Fivem

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 delivers a robust Fivem experience, with benchmark data indicating that every tested resolution and preset combination clears the 60 FPS playability threshold. The measured frame rates are consistently high, and the system's performance scaling across different settings suggests a well-balanced configuration where the GPU is the primary limiter at higher resolutions. This analysis breaks down the measured performance, component roles, and how this specific combo stacks up against other tested configurations.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the highest preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS is Ultra, which produces an average of exactly 60 FPS. While this meets the playability threshold, it offers no headroom for demanding multiplayer scenarios. The High preset at this resolution provides a more comfortable average of 77 FPS, making it the recommended choice for consistent performance. The Medium preset achieves 96 FPS average, and Low reaches 122 FPS.

For 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is the best choice, delivering a strong average of 107 FPS. This provides ample performance cushion above the 60 FPS threshold. The High preset achieves 138 FPS, Medium reaches 173 FPS, and Low hits 219 FPS, showing that the system has significant headroom at this resolution.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset yields an impressive average of 163 FPS, which is the best settings option that fully utilizes the hardware's capability while staying far above the playability threshold. The High preset produces 210 FPS, Medium achieves 263 FPS, and Low reaches a very high 333 FPS average, indicating that the system is heavily GPU-bound at this resolution.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows a clear shift in component importance based on resolution. At 1920x1080, the average frame rates scale dramatically with settings, from 333 FPS at Low to 163 FPS at Ultra. This 170 FPS spread indicates that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with enough data to saturate even the lower presets, but the GPU's workload becomes the limiting factor as settings increase. The Ultra preset's 163 FPS average still suggests the CPU has performance to spare.

Moving to 2560x1440, the scaling pattern continues but with less extreme differences. The average frame rates range from 219 FPS at Low to 107 FPS at Ultra, a spread of 112 FPS. This narrower gap compared to 1080p indicates that the GPU is becoming more of a bottleneck, as the increased pixel count places more strain on the rendering pipeline. The CPU's role diminishes slightly, but it still provides enough throughput to maintain high frame rates across all presets.

At 3840x2160, the performance scaling becomes more pronounced in terms of absolute FPS, with averages ranging from 122 FPS at Low to 60 FPS at Ultra. The 62 FPS spread between Low and Ultra is the smallest of the three resolutions, confirming that the GPU is the dominant factor at 4K. The CPU's influence is reduced to ensuring the GPU is fed with data, but the rendering workload is clearly the limiting factor. The fact that even the Ultra preset at 4K maintains exactly 60 FPS average indicates the GPU is working near its capacity.

Measured FPS Breakdown

3840x2160:

• Low: Average 122 FPS. No min/max data available.
• Medium: Average 96 FPS, with a minimum of 82 FPS and a maximum of 110 FPS. The min/max spread of 28 FPS shows moderate frame time variance.
• High: Average 77 FPS. No min/max data available.
• Ultra: Average 60 FPS. No min/max data available.

2560x1440:

• Low: Average 219 FPS. No min/max data available.
• Medium: Average 173 FPS, with a minimum of 147 FPS and a maximum of 199 FPS. The 52 FPS spread indicates some variability but remains well above the playability threshold.
• High: Average 138 FPS. No min/max data available.
• Ultra: Average 107 FPS. No min/max data available.

1920x1080:

• Low: Average 333 FPS. No min/max data available.
• Medium: Average 263 FPS, with a minimum of 223 FPS and a maximum of 302 FPS. The 79 FPS range is the largest among all measured presets, suggesting more pronounced frame time fluctuations at this high frame rate.
• High: Average 210 FPS. No min/max data available.
• Ultra: Average 163 FPS. No min/max data available.

The only presets with min/max data are the Medium settings at each resolution, which all show the system maintaining minimums well above 60 FPS. This is a positive indicator for stability, as even the lowest recorded frames stay comfortably within playable territory.

The Verdict

This PC configuration can run Fivem with excellent results across all tested resolutions. The verdict by resolution confirms that every setting level is playable at every resolution.

At 3840x2160, the system clears the 60 FPS threshold at all presets, with the Ultra preset achieving exactly 60 FPS average. This is playable but with no headroom for demanding scenes. The High preset at 77 FPS average is the safer choice for 4K gaming.

At 2560x1440, all presets deliver well above 60 FPS, with the Ultra preset achieving a robust 107 FPS average. This resolution offers the best balance between visual quality and performance headroom.

At 1920x1080, the system excels, with even the Ultra preset reaching 163 FPS average. This is ideal for high-refresh-rate displays, and the Low preset at 333 FPS average shows the system's ability to push very high frame rates when needed.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU provide a clear picture of what other processors would deliver comparable performance. The AMD EPYC 4464P has an average benchmark score that is 0.3% lower than the Intel Core Ultra 7 265, making it effectively indistinguishable in performance. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265F is 0.3% higher, also essentially equivalent. The AMD EPYC 7343 is 0.7% higher, and the AMD EPYC 9124 is 0.7% lower. These four alternatives would all behave nearly identically to the Core Ultra 7 265 in Fivem, assuming the GPU remains the same.

For the GPU, the closest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER, which has a benchmark score 0.1% lower than the RTX 4080, meaning it would deliver virtually the same frame rates. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X is 1.1% higher, the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB is 2.6% higher, and the AMD Radeon 8060S is 2.7% higher. These GPU alternatives would produce very similar performance in Fivem, with differences likely within a few FPS of the measured results.

How This Combo Ranks

The combined Intel Core Ultra 7 265 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 configuration ranks 220 out of 3707 tested combos in Fivem. This places the system in the top 6% of all tested configurations, indicating a very high level of performance. The rank reflects the strong synergy between the CPU and GPU, as both components are well-matched for this game's workload. The CPU's high single-thread performance, evidenced by its 5960 Cinebench R23 single-core score, and the GPU's substantial compute power, as shown by its 34457 Passmark G3D score, contribute to this strong overall ranking.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum preset that maintains 60 FPS at 3840x2160?

A: The Ultra preset at 3840x2160 achieves an average of exactly 60 FPS, making it the most demanding setting that stays at or above the playable threshold.

Q: How does the system perform at 2560x1440 with Ultra settings?

A: At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 107 FPS, providing a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo?

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

Q: Are there any presets that fall below 60 FPS?

A: No. All measured presets across all three resolutions produce average frame rates at or above 60 FPS. The lowest recorded average is 60 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded in any preset?

A: The lowest minimum FPS recorded is 82 FPS, which occurs at 3840x2160 with Medium settings. This is still well above the playability threshold.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested systems?

A: This configuration ranks 220 out of 3707 tested combos in Fivem, placing it in the top 6% of all tested systems.