Fivem

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 combination delivers an exceptional performance profile for Fivem, with benchmark data showing every tested resolution and preset configuration exceeding the 60 FPS playability threshold. The most demanding configuration—4K Ultra—hits exactly 60 FPS on average, while lower resolutions and settings produce far higher frame rates. The combination ranks 220th out of 3707 tested combos, placing it in the top 6% of all configurations for this game.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160 (4K), the RTX 4080 paired with the Core Ultra 5 235 produces a wide spread of results depending on the graphics preset. The Low preset delivers an average of 122 FPS, which is nearly double the 60 FPS playability threshold. Moving to Medium, the average drops to 96 FPS with a minimum of 82 FPS and a maximum of 110 FPS, showing consistent frame delivery without significant dips. The High preset settles at 77 FPS average, still comfortably above the threshold. The Ultra preset is the only configuration at 4K that dips to exactly 60 FPS average, making it the ceiling for this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the performance headroom expands substantially. Low settings produce an average of 219 FPS, while Medium achieves 173 FPS with a minimum of 147 FPS and a maximum of 199 FPS. High settings run at 138 FPS average, and Ultra manages 107 FPS. Every preset at this resolution clears the 60 FPS threshold by at least 47 frames, with the lowest minimum recorded (Medium at 147 FPS) still more than double the playability standard.

At 1920x1080, the combination shows its strongest performance. The Low preset reaches 333 FPS average, which is more than five times the playability threshold. Medium settings produce 263 FPS average with a minimum of 223 FPS and maximum of 302 FPS. High settings run at 210 FPS, and even the demanding Ultra preset maintains 163 FPS average. The data shows no minimum FPS values recorded for Low, High, or Ultra presets at this resolution, but the average figures indicate substantial headroom regardless.

The scaling pattern across resolutions is consistent: dropping from 4K to 1440p yields roughly a 1.8x improvement in average FPS, and dropping further to 1080p yields another 1.5x improvement. The gap between Low and Ultra at each resolution is significant—at 1080p, Low produces 333 FPS versus 163 FPS for Ultra, a 170 FPS difference. At 4K, the same preset gap spans from 122 FPS to 60 FPS, a 62 FPS difference.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals that the RTX 4080 is the primary performance driver at higher resolutions, while the Core Ultra 5 235 becomes more relevant at lower resolutions. At 4K, the GPU's rendering workload dominates—the 77 FPS High result versus 138 FPS at 1440p shows a 61 FPS drop when increasing resolution by 1.78x. This steep decline indicates the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K, with the CPU providing sufficient headroom to avoid bottlenecking.

At 1440p, the relationship shifts. The 219 FPS Low result versus 107 FPS Ultra shows a 112 FPS spread, which is proportionally larger than the 4K spread of 62 FPS. This wider gap suggests that at lower settings, the CPU begins to play a more noticeable role in maintaining high frame rates. The Core Ultra 5 235's 14 cores and 14 threads, combined with a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, provide enough single-thread performance to push frame rates well beyond 200 FPS at 1440p Low.

At 1080p, the CPU's influence becomes even more apparent. The 333 FPS Low result is the highest recorded across all configurations, and the 210 FPS High result shows that even demanding settings can be driven well above 200 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1080p (163 FPS) is higher than the 4K Medium result (96 FPS), demonstrating that resolution scaling has a larger impact than preset scaling when the CPU has ample headroom.

The scaling between resolutions and presets indicates that this combo is balanced for 1440p and 1080p gaming, where both components contribute meaningfully. At 4K, the GPU is clearly the bottleneck—the CPU's performance potential is underutilized, as evidenced by the fact that 4K Ultra (60 FPS) is the only configuration near the playability threshold.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination ranks 220th out of 3707 tested combos in Fivem, placing it in the top 6% of all configurations. This ranking reflects not just raw GPU power but also the synergy between the RTX 4080 and the Core Ultra 5 235. The CPU's average benchmark score of 46062 places it in the 89th percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU's average benchmark score of 54247 places it in the 86th percentile of all GPUs. Both components are above-average individually, and their combined performance in Fivem exceeds what either component alone would suggest.

The rank of 220 means that 3487 combos perform worse in this game, while 219 combos perform better. Given the RTX 4080's position in the GPU hierarchy, the combos that outrank this pairing likely feature higher-tier GPUs such as the RTX 4090 or equivalent. The Core Ultra 5 235's CPU performance is sufficient to place this combo in the upper echelon, but it is not the top performer—the data shows that higher-ranked combos likely pair the RTX 4080 with stronger CPUs.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest CPU rivals to the Core Ultra 5 235 provide insight into what other processors would behave similarly in this combo. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 has an average benchmark score of 46030, which is 0.1% lower than the Core Ultra 5 235's 46062. This negligible difference means that swapping to the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 would produce nearly identical Fivem performance. The Intel Core i9-13900HX scores 46098, just 0.1% higher, making it another direct equivalent. The AMD EPYC 4364P scores 45970 (0.2% lower) and the AMD EPYC 7303 scores 45960 (0.2% lower), both showing that any of these CPUs would maintain the same performance class.

On the GPU side, the nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER with an average score of 54209, just 0.1% higher than the RTX 4080's 54247. This means the RTX 4080 SUPER would deliver essentially identical FPS in Fivem. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828 (1.1% higher), which would produce marginally better frame rates. The AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698 (2.6% higher) and the AMD Radeon 8060S scores 55757 (2.7% higher), both showing slightly better benchmark performance but likely translating to only a few FPS difference in actual gameplay.

For a user considering alternatives, pairing the Core Ultra 5 235 with any of these GPUs would yield similar results. The RTX 4080 SUPER is the most obvious choice as a near-identical replacement. On the CPU side, the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 or i9-13900HX would maintain the same performance envelope without changing the Fivem experience meaningfully.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, the data shows the 3840x2160 Ultra preset averages exactly 60 FPS, which meets the playability threshold of 60 FPS.

Q: What is the highest frame rate achievable with this combo?

A: The highest recorded average is 333 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: How does this combo compare to other tested configurations?

A: It ranks 220th out of 3707 combos, placing it in the top 6% of all tested configurations for Fivem.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game?

A: At 4K, the GPU is the limiting factor, as shown by the steep FPS drop when increasing resolution. At 1080p, the CPU's performance becomes more relevant, with the Core Ultra 5 235 enabling frame rates above 300 FPS at Low settings.

Q: What are the minimum FPS values at Medium settings?

A: At 4K Medium, the minimum is 82 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the minimum is 147 FPS. At 1080p Medium, the minimum is 223 FPS.

Q: Which resolution offers the best balance of visual quality and performance?

A: The 2560x1440 Ultra preset delivers 107 FPS average, which provides high visual quality while maintaining a frame rate well above the 60 FPS threshold.

The Verdict

The verdict is clear: this PC can absolutely run Fivem, and it does so with substantial headroom at every resolution and preset. The verdictByResolution data confirms that all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable at every resolution tested.

At 3840x2160, the best playable settings are Ultra with an average of 60 FPS, which exactly meets the playability threshold. This means 4K gaming is fully viable, though users seeking higher frame rates should consider High (77 FPS) or Medium (96 FPS) for smoother gameplay.

At 2560x1440, Ultra settings deliver 107 FPS, making this the sweet spot for high-refresh-rate monitors. Even the most demanding preset offers nearly double the 60 FPS threshold, and Medium reaches 173 FPS for users with 144Hz displays.

At 1920x1080, the combo excels with 163 FPS at Ultra and 333 FPS at Low. This resolution is well-suited for competitive play, where high frame rates are critical. The data shows that this pairing never dips below 60 FPS in any tested configuration, and the lowest minimum FPS recorded across all resolutions and presets is 82 FPS at 4K Medium.

The combination of the Core Ultra 5 235 and RTX 4080 is a high-performance pairing that ranks in the top 6% of all tested combos. For Fivem specifically, it provides a versatile experience—users can prioritize visual fidelity at 4K or competitive frame rates at 1080p without compromise. The only configuration that approaches the 60 FPS limit is 4K Ultra, and even that meets the threshold exactly. This is a system that handles Fivem with confidence at every setting.