Fivem

Fivem, as a multiplayer title built on a modified engine, shows a distinctive performance profile when paired with the Intel Core i9-14900K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER. The measured data provides a clear picture of how this combination handles the game across different resolution and preset combinations, with results indicating that the system is heavily overqualified for mainstream 1080p and 1440p play but requires some settings adjustment at 4K. The following analysis breaks down the observed FPS figures, component scaling, and relative standing against other tested hardware combinations.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that maintains an average frame rate at or above the 60 FPS playable threshold is High, which delivers an average of 76.8 FPS. The data shows that stepping up to Ultra drops the average to 57.6 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS mark. At this 4K resolution, the High preset offers a substantial buffer above the threshold while still providing a visually rich experience, making it the recommended choice for a locked 60 FPS experience.

At 2560x1440, the system can handle the maximum preset without issue. The Ultra setting produces an average of 103.4 FPS, which comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS threshold. This is the most demanding preset tested at this resolution, and it clears the bar with a significant margin, leaving headroom for demanding multiplayer moments. All four tested presets (Low, Medium, High, and Ultra) are playable at 1440p, but Ultra is the best balance of quality and performance.

For 1920x1080, the story is similar to 1440p but with even higher performance. The Ultra preset averages 163.4 FPS, making it the best settings choice at this resolution. The system’s performance at 1080p is so high that even the most demanding preset is far beyond the playable threshold, indicating that the CPU and GPU combination is not stressed by this workload at this resolution.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions and presets reveals which component is the primary driver in Fivem. The clearest indicator comes from comparing the frame rate deltas between 1920x1080 and 3840x2160 at the same preset. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 330.1 at 1080p to 121.9 at 4K, a reduction of roughly 63%. This dramatic falloff suggests that the GPU is the limiting factor, as lower graphical settings reduce the load on the graphics card and expose the CPU’s capability to push more frames at lower resolutions.

At Ultra settings, the drop is less steep percentage-wise but still significant: from 163.4 FPS at 1080p to 57.6 FPS at 4K, a decline of about 65%. This pattern indicates that as resolution increases, the GPU becomes progressively more important, while the CPU’s role is more pronounced at lower resolutions where the frame rate is higher. The i9-14900K, with its 24 cores and 32 threads, provides ample single-thread performance for the game’s engine, as evidenced by the very high frame rates at 1080p, but the RTX 4080 SUPER’s rendering capacity dictates the ceiling at higher resolutions.

Comparing presets within a single resolution reinforces this. At 3840x2160, moving from Low to Ultra cuts the average FPS from 121.9 to 57.6, a 53% reduction. This is a GPU-bound scenario where increasing the visual fidelity directly taxes the graphics card. At 1920x1080, the same preset change only reduces performance from 330.1 to 163.4, a 50% drop, but the absolute numbers remain so high that the CPU is clearly not a bottleneck. The data suggests that for Fivem, the GPU is the dominant factor at 4K, while the CPU’s high single-threaded throughput ensures excellent performance at 1440p and 1080p.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Based on the nearestRivals data for the CPU, the Intel Core i9-14900K performs almost identically to a few other high-end processors. The Intel Core i9-14900KF is the closest match, with an average benchmark score that is only -0.3% different from the i9-14900K. This means users with the KF variant (which lacks integrated graphics) would see effectively the same frame rates in Fivem. The Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus is also very close, with a -0.6% delta, indicating near-parity in compute-heavy workloads. The AMD EPYC 7413 shows a -1.2% delta, while the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 is slightly ahead at +1.7%. For gaming specifically, these deltas are negligible, and all of these CPUs would produce similar results in Fivem, as the game’s engine is not heavily multi-threaded enough to differentiate between them.

For the GPU, the nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 (non-SUPER), which has an average score just -0.1% different from the RTX 4080 SUPER. In practice, this means the two cards are indistinguishable in Fivem, and users would not notice any difference in frame rates. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X is -1.1% slower, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB is -2.7% slower, and the AMD Radeon 8060S is -2.8% slower. While these AMD options are slightly behind in synthetic benchmarks, the differences are small enough that in a game like Fivem, which is not extremely GPU-demanding at lower resolutions, they would still provide playable performance, though not matching the RTX 4080 SUPER’s high frame rates at 4K Ultra.

The Verdict

Based on the verdictByResolution data, this PC can run Fivem successfully at all three tested resolutions, but with caveats at 4K. At 1920x1080, all presets are playable, and the Ultra preset averages 163.4 FPS, providing a flawless experience for high-refresh-rate monitors. At 2560x1440, the system also runs every preset above 60 FPS, with the Ultra preset averaging 103.4 FPS, making it the best choice for a smooth and visually detailed experience.

At 3840x2160, the verdict is more nuanced. The High preset is the best playable option, averaging 76.8 FPS, which is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset falls short at 57.6 FPS, which is below the playable threshold, so users aiming for 4K Ultra will need to accept a lower preset or enable upscaling technologies (not measured here) to gain more performance. Overall, the combination of the Intel Core i9-14900K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is more than capable for Fivem, delivering excellent performance at 1080p and 1440p, and solid high-settings performance at 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance across all settings. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers the highest average at 330.1 FPS, followed by Medium at 260.6 FPS, High at 208.1 FPS, and Ultra at 163.4 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is roughly 166 FPS, showing how much headroom the CPU has at this resolution. At 2560x1440, the averages are 215.0 FPS for Low, 173.7 FPS for Medium, 135.3 FPS for High, and 103.4 FPS for Ultra. The scaling is consistent, with each step up in preset costing approximately 30-40 FPS. At 3840x2160, the numbers drop significantly: Low averages 121.9 FPS, Medium 95.2 FPS, High 76.8 FPS, and Ultra 57.6 FPS. It is notable that the 4K Low setting still exceeds the 60 FPS threshold, but the Ultra preset does not, confirming the GPU’s role as the primary constraint at this resolution. The data shows no recorded minimum or maximum FPS values, only the averages, which means the analysis relies on the stability implied by these mean figures.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Fivem at 4K with maximum settings?

A: No, the Ultra preset at 3840x2160 averages 57.6 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The best playable setting at 4K is High, which averages 76.8 FPS.

Q: What is the best preset for 2560x1440 gaming?

A: The Ultra preset is the best choice, as it averages 103.4 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold and provides the highest visual quality among the tested settings.

Q: How much faster is the Low preset compared to Ultra at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 330.1 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 163.4 FPS. This represents a difference of 166.7 FPS, or roughly twice the frame rate.

Q: Is the RTX 4080 SUPER significantly better than the regular RTX 4080 for this game?

A: No, the average benchmark score for the RTX 4080 SUPER is only -0.1% different from the RTX 4080, indicating that performance in Fivem would be virtually identical.

Q: Which component limits performance at 4K?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor at 3840x2160. The frame rate drops from 121.9 FPS at Low settings to 57.6 FPS at Ultra, showing that the graphics card’s rendering load is the primary constraint.

Q: Does the CPU matter for Fivem at lower resolutions?

A: Yes, at 1920x1080, the high frame rates (up to 330.1 FPS on Low) demonstrate that the i9-14900K’s single-thread performance is sufficient to avoid bottlenecking, allowing the GPU to output maximum frames.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i9-14900K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER ranks 286 out of 3707 tested combos in the Fivem benchmark database. This places the system in the top 8% of all configurations tested, which is a strong showing given the game’s low graphical demands relative to the high-end hardware. The rank reflects the CPU’s 95th percentile standing among all CPUs and the GPU’s 86th percentile among all GPUs, both of which contribute to the high frame rates observed. The measured FPS at every resolution and preset combination are well above the playable threshold, except for 4K Ultra, which is a minor caveat. Overall, this combo is a high-tier performer for Fivem, with the only practical limitation being the inability to max out settings at 4K while maintaining 60 FPS. For users prioritizing 1080p or 1440p gaming, this system is overkill and will deliver exceptional performance with no compromises.