Fivem

The data puts the Intel Core Ultra 9 290K Plus and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 combination in a curious position for Fivem. This is a CPU with a 96th percentile standing among all processors paired with a GPU sitting at the 61st percentile, and the benchmark results show a pairing that is heavily influenced by resolution. The measured FPS figures reveal a system capable of high refresh rates at lower resolutions, but one that starts to strain when pixel counts rise, making the analysis of where the bottleneck lies essential.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest performance. With Low settings, the average FPS reaches 214, which is a figure that would satisfy any high-refresh-rate display. Moving to Medium settings, the average drops to 169 FPS, with a minimum of 144 and a maximum of 194, showing that even the frame dips remain above the 144 FPS mark. High settings produce an average of 135 FPS, while the most demanding Ultra preset still holds an average of 105 FPS. This resolution is clearly where the hardware feels most comfortable, with every preset clearing the playable threshold by a wide margin.

Stepping up to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but the scaling is noticeable. Low settings produce an average of 141 FPS, which is a significant drop from the 1080p figure but still very high. Medium settings average 111 FPS, with a minimum of 94 and a maximum of 128, indicating a stable experience. High settings bring the average down to 89 FPS, and Ultra still manages 69 FPS on average. The data at this resolution suggests that the system can handle high fidelity without dropping below 60 FPS, but the headroom for extreme refresh rates is shrinking.

At 3840x2160, the limitations of the GPU become apparent. The Low preset produces an average of 78 FPS, which is the only setting at this resolution with substantial headroom above the 60 FPS threshold. Medium settings average 62 FPS, with a minimum of 52 and a maximum of 71, meaning the experience is playable on average but will dip below the target during intense scenes. High settings fall to an average of 49 FPS, and Ultra drops further to 38 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 40 FPS, a much larger spread than at lower resolutions, which points to the GPU being the primary constraint.

How This Combo Ranks

The measured data places this CPU-GPU pairing at rank 1575 out of 3707 tested combinations for Fivem. This puts it in the 42nd percentile of tested combos, which is a surprisingly low position given the strength of the individual components. The CPU alone sits in the 96th percentile of all CPUs, and the GPU in the 61st percentile of all GPUs, yet their combined performance in this specific game does not boost them higher in the rankings.

This discrepancy suggests that the game's performance profile does not reward the combination as much as raw benchmark scores would imply. The rank is based on measured FPS across all tested combos, and the data shows that this pairing is outclassed by many others that may have more balanced CPU-GPU configurations. The 42nd percentile ranking indicates that while this system is capable, there are many other combinations that achieve higher average FPS in Fivem, likely due to the game's sensitivity to specific hardware characteristics that favor other setups.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU, the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K is the closest match, with an average benchmark score of 83807 compared to the 290K Plus's 84003, a delta of just 0.2 percent. This means that swapping the 290K Plus for the 285K would result in nearly identical CPU performance. The AMD EPYC 4584PX is also close with a score of 83090, a 1.1 percent difference, and the AMD EPYC 9135 at 82980 shows a 1.2 percent delta. On the other side, the AMD EPYC 7F72 scores 85072, which is 1.3 percent higher than the 290K Plus, indicating it would be a slightly faster alternative.

For the GPU, the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT is the nearest rival with an average score of 17083, just 0.7 percent below the RTX 3070's 17208. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 and AMD Radeon HD 7970M are also within a 1.1 percent delta, meaning they would behave almost identically. The NVIDIA Tesla K40c scores 17468, which is 1.5 percent higher, making it a marginally faster alternative. In practical terms for Fivem, these rivals would produce very similar FPS figures at each resolution and preset, with the differences being imperceptible in real-world gameplay.

The Verdict

The verdict by resolution is clear. At 1920x1080, this PC can run Fivem with all presets clearing the 60 FPS threshold, with the Ultra preset achieving an average of 105 FPS. At 2560x1440, the system also clears 60 FPS on all presets, with Ultra averaging 69 FPS. At 3840x2160, the situation changes: only Low and Medium presets are playable, with Medium averaging 62 FPS but having a minimum of 52 FPS that dips below the 60 FPS line. High and Ultra are not playable at 4K, with averages of 49 and 38 FPS respectively.

The data indicates that this PC is fully capable of running Fivem at 1080p and 1440p with maximum settings. For 4K, users must compromise by using Medium settings, which provide an acceptable average but experience occasional dips. The playable threshold of 60 FPS is met at Medium settings for 4K, but the minimum FPS of 52 shows that there is no safety margin. For a consistently smooth experience at 4K, the Low preset with 78 FPS average is the safer choice, though it sacrifices visual fidelity.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions reveals which component matters more for Fivem. Moving from 1080p to 1440p, the average FPS at Ultra drops from 105 to 69, a 36 FPS reduction. From 1440p to 4K, the Ultra preset falls from 69 to 38, a 31 FPS reduction. This consistent decline with increasing resolution indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions, as the pixel count demands more from the graphics card.

At lower resolutions like 1080p, the CPU's strength is more apparent. The 290K Plus's 24 cores and 24 threads, with a boost clock of 5.80 GHz, provide ample processing power to keep the frame rate high even at Low settings where the GPU has less work. The 214 FPS average at 1080p Low suggests that the CPU is not holding back the system. However, the gap between Low and Ultra settings at each resolution shows the GPU's influence: at 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 109 FPS, while at 4K it narrows to 40 FPS. This narrowing gap at higher resolutions indicates that the GPU is becoming the bottleneck, as it cannot push higher frame rates even when settings are reduced.

The data implies that for Fivem, the CPU's role is most significant at lower resolutions where it can feed the GPU with enough data to reach high frame rates. At higher resolutions, the GPU's raw throughput becomes the deciding factor, and the RTX 3070's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth start to show their limits. The 220 W TDP of the GPU also suggests it is a mid-range part that will struggle with 4K gaming in demanding scenarios.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Medium, with an average FPS of 62. This is the best setting for 4K, but the minimum FPS of 52 means that the experience is not perfectly smooth. The Low preset offers a higher average of 78 FPS and would be the choice for a more consistently fluid experience, but Medium provides the best balance of visual quality and performance.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is the most demanding that maintains at least 60 FPS, achieving an average of 69 FPS. This allows for maximum visual quality at 1440p without sacrificing playability. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset also clears the threshold with an average of 105 FPS, making it the recommended setting for the best experience at that resolution. The data shows that at 1080p and 1440p, there is no need to compromise on settings, as the hardware can handle the highest presets with room to spare.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Fivem at 60 FPS on Ultra settings at 1920x1080?

A: Yes, the measured average FPS at 1080p Ultra is 105, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best preset for 2560x1440 to maintain 60 FPS?

A: The Ultra preset at 1440p achieves an average of 69 FPS, making it the most demanding setting that stays playable.

Q: Does the system dip below 60 FPS at any resolution with playable settings?

A: Only at 3840x2160 with Medium settings, where the minimum FPS is 52, below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rival?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 9 290K Plus scores 84003 on average, which is 0.2 percent higher than the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K's 83807.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all GPUs?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 is in the 61st percentile of all GPUs, indicating it is a mid-range performer.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for Fivem at 4K?

A: The data shows the GPU becomes the limiting factor at 4K, as the average FPS drops significantly across all presets compared to lower resolutions.