Fivem

The Intel Core i9-14900K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 delivers a broad range of performance in Fivem, scaling predictably with resolution and settings. At 1080p, the combination is overwhelmingly powerful, while 4K presents a more demanding scenario where only the lowest preset maintains a comfortable frame rate. The data, measured across three resolutions and four quality presets, shows a clear hierarchy of performance that aligns with the hardware's capabilities.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the RTX 5060 and i9-14900K produce exceptional frame rates across all settings. The Low preset averages 200.1 FPS, which is the highest recorded average in the entire dataset. Moving to Medium drops the average to 156.4 FPS, while High yields 126.9 FPS. The most demanding Ultra preset still maintains an average of 95.3 FPS, ensuring a fluid experience even at maximum quality settings. The scaling from Low to Ultra represents a reduction of roughly half the frame rate, but every setting remains far above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong but begins to show the expected impact of increased resolution. The Low preset averages 129.1 FPS, which is still a high refresh rate capable figure. Medium follows at 103.2 FPS, and High at 81.4 FPS. The Ultra preset at this resolution averages exactly 62 FPS, which just clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. This resolution demonstrates a smooth progression where each preset tier costs roughly 20-25% performance, but even the heaviest setting remains playable.

At 3840x2160, the performance picture changes significantly. The Low preset averages 76.2 FPS, which is the only playable option at this resolution. Medium drops to 55.8 FPS, below the 60 FPS threshold. High further declines to 47.4 FPS, and Ultra falls to 37.5 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is substantial, with the Ultra preset delivering less than half the frame rate of Low. This clearly indicates that 4K gaming with this hardware requires significant compromises in visual quality to maintain smooth gameplay.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results show that Fivem scales strongly with resolution, indicating that the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck at higher pixel counts. At 1080p, the i9-14900K's high single-thread performance, evidenced by its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2262.5, helps drive the very high frame rates. The CPU's capability is sufficient to feed the GPU at lower resolutions, where the difference between presets is less about resolution and more about the GPU's workload.

Comparing the 1080p Low (200.1 FPS) to the 1440p Low (129.1 FPS) shows a 35% performance drop from increasing resolution alone, holding settings constant. This large drop indicates that the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth, which are 448.0 GB/s over a 128-bit bus with 8 GB of GDDR7 memory, are the limiting factors. At 4K, the same comparison between Low presets shows a further drop to 76.2 FPS, another 41% reduction. The GPU's pixel rate of 119.9 GPixel/s and texture rate of 299.6 GTexel/s are simply insufficient to maintain high frame rates at 4K with this game's rendering demands.

The CPU's role is more prominent at 1080p, where the RTX 5060 can produce very high frame rates. The i9-14900K, with its 24 cores and 32 threads, provides ample multi-threaded performance, as shown by its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 39399.5. However, Fivem is a multiplayer title where single-thread performance often matters more. The CPU's PassMark single-thread score of 4697 and Geekbench single-core score of 2655 highlight its strength in this area, which helps maintain consistent frame pacing at high FPS. At 1440p, the balance shifts more toward the GPU, but the CPU still provides enough headroom to avoid becoming a significant constraint. At 4K, the GPU is clearly the dominant factor, as the CPU's performance headroom is largely irrelevant when the GPU is struggling to produce even 60 FPS.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Fivem at 1080p with max settings?

A: Yes, at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the average frame rate is 95.3 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

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

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 averages 62 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold. All four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) at this resolution are playable.

Q: Is 4K gaming feasible with this hardware?

A: Only with significant compromises. At 3840x2160, only the Low preset (76.2 FPS) maintains an average above 60 FPS. Medium (55.8 FPS), High (47.4 FPS), and Ultra (37.5 FPS) all fall short of the playable threshold.

Q: How does the RTX 5060 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 5060's average benchmark score of 26331 is 1.2% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT's 26011, and 0.8% lower than the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary's 26553. It also sits within 0.3% of the AMD Radeon 860M and NVIDIA GeForce MX550 scores.

Q: What does the i9-14900K's benchmark standing indicate?

A: The CPU ranks in the 95th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 79097. It trails the Intel Core i9-14900KF by 0.3% (79371) and the Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus by 0.6% (79574), but leads the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 by 1.7% (77740).

Q: Does the 8 GB VRAM of the RTX 5060 impact 4K performance?

A: The benchmark data shows that 4K performance is significantly lower than 1440p, with the Low preset at 4K (76.2 FPS) performing 41% worse than the Low preset at 1440p (129.1 FPS). This suggests the GPU's memory capacity and bandwidth are limiting factors at 4K resolution.

The Verdict

The data clearly shows that this configuration is fully capable of running Fivem at 1080p and 1440p with all quality presets, and at 4K only with the Low preset. At 1920x1080, every preset clears the 60 FPS threshold, with the Ultra preset achieving 95.3 FPS. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 62 FPS, which is just above the playable threshold, making all settings viable options. At 3840x2160, the situation is more constrained: the Low preset averages 76.2 FPS, while Medium (55.8 FPS), High (47.4 FPS), and Ultra (37.5 FPS) all fall below 60 FPS. The overall combination rank of 1805 out of 3707 tested combinations places this setup in the upper half of all hardware pairings for Fivem.

For gamers prioritizing high refresh rates at 1080p, this system delivers exceptional performance, with the Low preset reaching 200.1 FPS and even Ultra maintaining 95.3 FPS. At 1440p, the system offers a balanced experience where gamers can choose between high frame rates on lower presets or 60+ FPS on Ultra. At 4K, the system is only suitable for those willing to use the Low preset for smooth gameplay, as higher settings will result in sub-60 FPS averages.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which achieves an average of 95.3 FPS. This allows for maximum visual quality while maintaining a comfortable margin above the playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, averaging 62 FPS. This preset just clears the 60 FPS threshold, providing the best visual experience at this resolution with acceptable performance.

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Low, which averages 76.2 FPS. While this is the only playable option, it still provides a smooth experience at 4K. The Medium preset's 55.8 FPS average falls just short of the 60 FPS target.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Intel Core i9-14900K has nearest rivals that would behave similarly in Fivem. The Intel Core i9-14900KF has an average benchmark score of 79371, which is 0.3% lower than the i9-14900K's 79097, indicating nearly identical performance. The Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus scores 79574, 0.6% higher, and would also provide a similar experience. The AMD EPYC 7413 scores 80041, 1.2% higher, while the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 scores 77740, 1.7% lower. All four alternatives fall within a narrow performance band, meaning any of these CPUs would produce comparable frame rates in Fivem when paired with the same GPU.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 has closest rivals that sit remarkably close in performance. The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT scores 26011, which is 1.2% lower than the RTX 5060's 26331, making it nearly equivalent in practice. The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary scores 26553, 0.8% higher, and would deliver marginally better frame rates. Both the AMD Radeon 860M (26401) and NVIDIA GeForce MX550 (26421) sit within 0.3% of the RTX 5060's score. This tight clustering means that swapping to any of these GPUs would result in a very similar FPS profile across resolutions and presets, with differences of only a few frames per second in the measured scenarios.