Fivem

The Intel Core i7-14700KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 delivers exceptional performance in Fivem, a multiplayer title that scales impressively across resolutions and settings. Benchmark data shows this combination ranks 38th out of 3,707 tested combos, placing it in the top 1% of systems. At every resolution tested, all four graphics presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—maintain average frame rates well above the 60 FPS playability threshold, with even the most demanding configuration at 4K averaging 67.6 FPS. This system is not merely capable of running Fivem; it dominates it with substantial headroom across the board.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rate data reveals a consistent pattern of high performance at all three tested resolutions, with average FPS figures that indicate a system with considerable overhead.

At 1920x1080, the combination produces outstanding results. The Low preset delivers an average of 384.3 FPS, making it the fastest configuration tested in the entire dataset. Moving up the quality ladder, Medium averages 304 FPS, while High maintains a strong 239.7 FPS. The Ultra preset, which represents the most demanding settings, still achieves an impressive 184.9 FPS average. These numbers suggest that at 1080p, the system is heavily CPU-bound or engine-limited, as even the highest quality settings leave enormous performance headroom.

At 2560x1440, the performance scales predictably with resolution. The Low preset averages 250.4 FPS, followed closely by Medium at 198.5 FPS and High at 157.4 FPS. The Ultra preset remains highly playable with an average of 123.7 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is approximately 126.7 FPS, indicating that while settings do impact performance, the system maintains fluid frame rates regardless of configuration.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 5090's capabilities become more apparent. The Low preset averages 139.3 FPS, which is still exceptionally high for 4K gaming. Medium delivers 108.4 FPS, and High drops slightly to 89.7 FPS. The Ultra preset, which is the most demanding test in the dataset, still clears the 60 FPS threshold comfortably with an average of 67.6 FPS. This represents a 51.3% reduction from the Low preset at the same resolution, showing that the resolution scaling has a more pronounced effect than settings scaling at 4K.

The data shows a clear pattern: resolution scaling has a more significant impact on performance than settings scaling. For instance, moving from 1080p Ultra to 1440p Ultra reduces the average frame rate by 61.2 FPS, while moving from 1440p Ultra to 4K Ultra reduces it by 56.1 FPS. Interestingly, the Low preset at 4K (139.3 FPS) still outperforms the Ultra preset at 1440p (123.7 FPS), highlighting that resolution is the primary performance driver in this title.

FAQ

Q: Can this system maintain 60 FPS at 4K with maximum settings?

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the combination averages 67.6 FPS. This is the most demanding configuration tested, and it still clears the 60 FPS playability threshold by a margin of 7.6 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 5090 perform relative to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RTX 5090's average benchmark score is 79,842, which places it 0.3% ahead of the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB (79,605) and 0.6% ahead of the Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB (79,396). It also leads the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT by 1.1% (78,940) but trails the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X by 1.4% (80,959).

Q: What is the FPS difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 384.3 FPS, while Ultra averages 184.9 FPS. This represents a difference of 199.4 FPS, meaning Ultra settings reduce performance by approximately 51.9% compared to Low.

Q: Is the CPU a bottleneck at any resolution?

A: The data suggests the CPU becomes more relevant at 1080p. At 1920x1080 Low, the system reaches 384.3 FPS, which is exceptionally high. The Intel Core i7-14700KF, with its 20 cores and 28 threads, has a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 44,167 and a single-core score of 6,235, placing it in the 94th percentile of all CPUs.

Q: How does the i7-14700KF compare to its nearest CPU rivals?

A: The i7-14700KF has an average benchmark score of 70,163. It outperforms the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F by 0.2% (69,996), the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX by 0.4% (69,875), and the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X by 0.9% (69,515). It trails the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K by 1% (70,879).

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gaming?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 averages 123.7 FPS, which is the highest quality setting that maintains a playable frame rate. All four presets at this resolution exceed 60 FPS, with Low averaging 250.4 FPS.

Best Settings per Resolution

The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at each resolution is Ultra across all three tested resolutions, with the following average frame rates:

At 1920x1080, Ultra settings average 184.9 FPS. This represents the highest quality configuration tested at this resolution, and the frame rate is more than triple the playability threshold. The system has such substantial headroom that users could consider additional rendering options or higher refresh rate displays without concern.

At 2560x1440, Ultra settings average 123.7 FPS. This remains comfortably above 60 FPS, with a margin of 63.7 FPS. The performance drop from 1080p Ultra to 1440p Ultra is 61.2 FPS, which still leaves the system well within high-refresh-rate territory.

At 3840x2160, Ultra settings average 67.6 FPS. This is the only configuration in the dataset that comes relatively close to the 60 FPS threshold, with a margin of just 7.6 FPS. While it clears the playability bar, users seeking higher frame rates at 4K would need to step down to High settings, which average 89.7 FPS, or Medium at 108.4 FPS.

The Verdict

This PC can run Fivem exceptionally well at all tested resolutions and settings. The verdict by resolution confirms that every preset at every resolution clears the 60 FPS playability threshold. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 184.9 FPS, making it ideal for high refresh rate monitors. At 2560x1440, Ultra averages 123.7 FPS, which still supports smooth gameplay on 144Hz displays. At 3840x2160, Ultra averages 67.6 FPS, which is playable but offers less headroom for demanding scenes or future updates.

The 4K Ultra configuration is the only one that approaches the 60 FPS boundary, and it does so with a margin that suggests occasional dips below 60 FPS could occur in heavy multiplayer scenarios. However, the overall data indicates that this system is overqualified for Fivem at 1080p and 1440p, where it delivers frame rates that are two to six times higher than the minimum playability threshold.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the Intel Core i7-14700KF has several near-neighbor alternatives based on average benchmark scores. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F is the closest match, with a score of 69,996, just 0.2% lower. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX scores 69,875, a 0.4% deficit. The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X scores 69,515, which is 0.9% lower. On the other side, the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K scores 70,879, which is 1% higher. Any of these processors would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Fivem.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals show a similar level of performance clustering. The NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB scores 79,605, which is 0.3% lower than the RTX 5090's 79,842. The Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB scores 79,396, a 0.6% deficit. The AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT scores 78,940, which is 1.1% lower. The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X scores 80,959, which is 1.4% higher. These alternatives would produce comparable frame rates in Fivem, though the RTX 5090's 32 GB of GDDR7 memory and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth provide advantages in other workloads.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-14700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 combination ranks 38th out of 3,707 tested combos in Fivem. This places the system in the top 1.03% of all tested configurations, which is consistent with its measured performance. The rank reflects the combination's ability to maintain high frame rates across all resolutions and settings, with the 4K Ultra result of 67.6 FPS being a particularly strong indicator of overall capability.

This high rank is supported by both components' individual standings. The CPU is in the 94th percentile of all CPUs, and the GPU is in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs. The combination of two top-tier components produces a system that ranks among the best for this title.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals how the balance between CPU and GPU shifts across resolutions in Fivem. At 1920x1080, the system achieves 384.3 FPS on Low settings, which suggests the CPU is the limiting factor—the frame rate is so high that the GPU is unlikely to be fully utilized. The i7-14700KF's strong single-thread performance, evidenced by its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 6,235, helps drive these frame rates. The 20-core, 28-thread configuration also provides ample multi-threading capability, as shown by its PassMark multi-thread score of 52,425.

At 2560x1440, the balance shifts toward the GPU. The Low preset drops to 250.4 FPS, a reduction of 133.9 FPS from 1080p, while Ultra drops to 123.7 FPS from 184.9 FPS. This scaling indicates that the GPU is becoming more relevant as pixel count increases, but the CPU still provides enough headroom to avoid becoming a bottleneck.

At 3840x2160, the GPU dominates the performance equation. The Low preset averages 139.3 FPS, which is a 111.1 FPS reduction from 1440p, while Ultra drops to 67.6 FPS. The RTX 5090's specifications—including its 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 performance, 1.79 TB/s memory bandwidth, and 32 GB of GDDR7 memory—are fully utilized at this resolution. The CPU's role diminishes, but its high single-thread performance ensures that frame pacing remains consistent even in multiplayer scenarios with many players on screen.

The scaling between resolutions and presets confirms that Fivem is a title where the GPU becomes progressively more important as resolution increases, but the CPU remains a critical component at lower resolutions where frame rates exceed 250 FPS. This system's balance of a top-tier CPU and GPU ensures that neither component becomes a limiting factor at any tested configuration.