Fivem

The Intel Core i9-14900K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 delivers exceptional performance in Fivem, a title that scales impressively across resolutions and settings. Measured data shows this combination never dips below the 60 FPS playable threshold at any tested configuration, from 1080p Low to 4K Ultra. The benchmark results reveal a system that is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions, while the processor's capabilities become more apparent at lower resolutions where frame rates soar past 380 FPS. This analysis walks through the measured FPS data, ranking against 3,707 other combos, and provides clear guidance on optimal settings for each resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combo covers three resolutions and four graphics presets, with average frame rates only (no min/max values were recorded). At 1920x1080, the performance is extraordinary across the board. The Low preset produces an average of 381.3 FPS, which is the highest recorded figure in the entire dataset. Medium settings yield 304 FPS, High settings deliver 239.4 FPS, and even the most demanding Ultra preset maintains an average of 185 FPS. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the system has substantial headroom, with the CPU likely becoming the limiting factor at the lowest settings.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain very high but show the expected scaling as pixel count increases. The Low preset averages 253.2 FPS, which is a drop of roughly 34% compared to 1080p Low. Medium settings produce 199 FPS, High settings reach 156.4 FPS, and Ultra settings hold at 122.2 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is approximately 131 FPS, indicating that Fivem's visual settings have a meaningful impact on performance even at higher resolutions.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the system still delivers playable frame rates across all presets, though the demands of 4K rendering are clear. The Low preset averages 139.6 FPS, which is still well above the 60 FPS threshold. Medium settings drop to 107 FPS, High settings average 85.4 FPS, and the Ultra preset maintains 66.5 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra at 4K shows a performance cost of roughly 73 FPS, demonstrating that Fivem's higher presets become progressively more taxing as resolution increases. No minimum or maximum frame rate data was captured, so the consistency of these averages cannot be fully assessed, but the average figures alone paint a picture of a system with ample performance for this game.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the benchmark database, this specific CPU-GPU combination ranks 46th out of 3,707 tested combos for Fivem. This places the system in the top 1.2% of all configurations tested, a position that reflects the high-end nature of both components. The combo's percentile ranking of 95th for the CPU and 92nd for the GPU among all processors and graphics cards, respectively, further underscores that this is a top-tier pairing.

The rank of 46 suggests that while this is an elite setup, there are 45 other combinations that achieve higher average frame rates in Fivem. Given that the 4K Ultra average is 66.5 FPS and the 1080p Low average is 381.3 FPS, the difference between this combo and those ranked above it likely comes down to marginal gains at lower resolutions where CPU performance dominates. The data shows that the Core i9-14900K has an average benchmark score of 79,097, sitting just 0.3% behind the Core i9-14900KF and 0.6% behind the Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus in synthetic tests. The RTX 5090, with an average score of 79,842, is effectively tied with the Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB (0.3% difference) and the Radeon RX 6850M XT (1.1% difference). These close scores among rivals suggest that the ranking position is highly sensitive to small performance deltas in Fivem's specific workload.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions reveals distinct roles for the CPU and GPU in Fivem. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are exceptionally high, with the Low preset hitting 381.3 FPS. Such high frame rates indicate that the workload is heavily CPU-bound at this resolution; the RTX 5090 is capable of rendering far more frames, but the Core i9-14900K's single-thread performance becomes the bottleneck. The drop from Low to Ultra at 1080p (from 381.3 FPS to 185 FPS) shows that increasing graphical settings shifts some load to the GPU, but the CPU's 24 cores and 32 threads with a boost clock of 6.00 GHz are clearly sufficient to feed the GPU at these rates.

At 2560x1440, the balance shifts more toward the GPU. The average frame rates drop by roughly 33-36% compared to 1080p across all presets, which aligns with the increased pixel count. The fact that Ultra settings still produce 122.2 FPS suggests that the GPU is now the primary limiter, but the CPU still has enough headroom to avoid becoming a constraint. The pattern continues at 3840x2160, where the GPU's workload becomes the dominant factor. The RTX 5090's 32 GB of GDDR7 memory and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth are fully utilized at 4K, and the frame rates scale down predictably as resolution increases. The CPU's role diminishes at 4K, as evidenced by the smaller relative gap between Low (139.6 FPS) and Ultra (66.5 FPS) compared to the 1080p spread.

The scaling between resolutions and presets confirms that Fivem is not particularly demanding on the CPU once resolution increases, but the Core i9-14900K's strength is essential for achieving the highest frame rates at 1080p. For players targeting 240 Hz or higher refresh rates, this combo delivers at 1080p Low through High, but the CPU's performance caps the potential above those figures.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for each component provides context for what other hardware would behave similarly in Fivem. The Intel Core i9-14900KF is the closest match to the i9-14900K, with an average benchmark score of 79,371 versus 79,097, a difference of only -0.3%. In practice, the KF variant (which lacks integrated graphics) would perform nearly identically in Fivem, as the game does not rely on the iGPU. The Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus scores 79,574, just 0.6% higher, indicating that this newer mobile-class processor would also deliver comparable frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios at 1080p.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB has an average score of 79,605, which is 0.3% higher than the RTX 5090's 79,842 (note the deltaPct is listed as 0.3 for the rival, meaning the 5090 is slightly ahead by that margin). This is a data-center card, but its performance profile suggests it would produce similar FPS in Fivem at higher resolutions. The AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT scores 78,940, a 1.1% difference, and would be a slightly slower alternative for 4K gaming. The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X trails by -1.4% with a score of 80,959 (though the deltaPct is negative, indicating the 5090 is ahead). These rivals show that the RTX 5090's performance in Fivem is not unique; several other high-end GPUs fall within a 1-2% performance band, meaning players with those cards would see nearly identical frame rates.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS is the Ultra preset, and it does so with substantial margin at every resolution.

• 3840x2160 (4K): The Ultra preset averages 66.5 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold by 6.5 frames. This is the optimal choice for visual quality at 4K, as the system still has enough headroom to avoid dropping below playable levels. The High preset at 85.4 FPS would be a safer choice for maintaining higher frame rates, but Ultra is playable.
• 2560x1440 (1440p): Ultra averages 122.2 FPS, which is more than double the playable threshold. This setting provides excellent visual fidelity while leaving ample performance for high refresh rate displays (120 Hz or higher).
• 1920x1080 (1080p): Ultra averages 185 FPS, which is well above 60 FPS and suitable for 144 Hz or even 165 Hz monitors. For players with 240 Hz displays, dropping to High (239.4 FPS) or Medium (304 FPS) would be necessary to fully utilize the refresh rate.

The verdict by resolution confirms that all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable at each resolution, meaning there is no scenario where this combo fails to reach 60 FPS. The best settings per resolution, therefore, are always Ultra, with the understanding that lower presets unlock higher frame rates for competitive play.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Fivem, and it does so with exceptional performance at every tested resolution and preset. The measured data shows that the 3840x2160 resolution is playable at Ultra settings with an average of 66.5 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold by a comfortable margin. The 2560x1440 resolution delivers 122.2 FPS on Ultra, and 1920x1080 reaches 185 FPS on Ultra. No configuration tested falls below 60 FPS, and the lowest recorded average is 66.5 FPS at 4K Ultra.

The system's ranking of 46th out of 3,707 combos reinforces that this is a top-tier setup for Fivem. The i9-14900K's high single-thread performance (evidenced by a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,262.5) and the RTX 5090's massive memory bandwidth (1.79 TB/s) combine to handle both CPU-intensive multiplayer scenarios and GPU-heavy visual effects. For 4K gaming, the Ultra preset is viable, though players seeking higher frame rates can drop to High for 85.4 FPS or Medium for 107 FPS. At 1440p and 1080p, the system has enough headroom to support high refresh rate monitors, with even the most demanding settings exceeding 120 FPS.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Fivem at 4K Ultra settings?

A: Yes, the measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 66.5 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the highest frame rate recorded for this combo?

A: The highest average FPS is 381.3 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems for Fivem?

A: It ranks 46th out of 3,707 tested CPU-GPU combinations, placing it in the top 1.2% of all configurations.

Q: Is the RTX 5090 or the i9-14900K more important for Fivem performance?

A: At 1080p, the CPU is the limiting factor, as frame rates reach 381.3 FPS on Low. At 4K, the GPU becomes dominant, with frame rates dropping to 66.5 FPS on Ultra, indicating the GPU's workload is the primary constraint.

Q: What graphics presets are playable at 1440p?

A: All four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable at 2560x1440, with Ultra averaging 122.2 FPS and Low averaging 253.2 FPS.

Q: Are there other CPUs or GPUs that would perform similarly?

A: The Intel Core i9-14900KF scores 0.3% differently from the i9-14900K, and the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB scores 0.3% differently from the RTX 5090, indicating near-identical performance in synthetic benchmarks.