Fivem

The Intel Core Ultra 9 290K Plus paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 delivers a highly capable Fivem experience, with the data showing that this combination clears the 60 FPS playable threshold across all tested resolutions, though the margin of comfort narrows significantly at 4K Ultra settings. Benchmark results indicate that at 1920x1080, the system is overwhelmingly fast, while at 3840x2160, users must moderate settings to maintain smooth gameplay.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of performance scaling across three resolutions and four quality presets. At 1920x1080, the system delivers exceptional frame rates. With Low settings, the average FPS reaches 260. Moving to Medium settings, the average drops to 205, with a minimum of 175 and a maximum of 236. High settings produce an average of 164 FPS, while Ultra settings still manage a substantial 128 FPS average. These figures demonstrate that at 1080p, the Intel Core Ultra 9 290K Plus and RTX 4070 combination is never challenged, with even the most demanding preset remaining more than double the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong but shows expected scaling. Low settings yield a 171 FPS average. Medium settings deliver 135 FPS on average, with a minimum of 115 and a maximum of 156. High settings produce 108 FPS average, and Ultra settings maintain an 84 FPS average. The step from Medium to High represents a 27 FPS drop, while the step from High to Ultra is a 24 FPS drop. These results indicate that 1440p Ultra remains comfortably playable, sitting 24 FPS above the playable threshold.

The 3840x2160 results reveal the system's limits. Low settings produce a 95 FPS average. Medium settings achieve 75 FPS on average, with a minimum of 64 and a maximum of 86. High settings drop to a 60 FPS average, which exactly meets the playable threshold. Ultra settings fall below the threshold, averaging 47 FPS. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is steep; for example, High settings drop from 108 FPS at 1440p to 60 FPS at 4K, a 44% reduction. Similarly, Medium settings fall from 135 FPS to 75 FPS, a 44% reduction. This consistent scaling suggests that resolution, rather than preset, is the dominant factor in determining final performance at these settings.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Examining the nearestRivals data for both components provides context for what other hardware would behave similarly. The Intel Core Ultra 9 290K Plus has an average benchmark score of 84003, placing it in the 96th percentile of all CPUs. Its closest rival is the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K, which scores 83807, a delta of 0.2%. This near-identical score means the 285K would deliver virtually indistinguishable CPU-bound performance in Fivem. The AMD EPYC 7F72 scores 85072, which is 1.3% higher than the 290K Plus, making it a marginally stronger CPU alternative. On the lower side, the AMD EPYC 4584PX scores 83090, 1.1% lower, and the AMD EPYC 9135 scores 82980, 1.2% lower. These deltas are all within a tight 2.5% band, indicating that any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in scenarios where the CPU is the limiting factor.

For the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 has an average benchmark score of 37648, placing it in the 81st percentile of all GPUs. The nearest rival is the NVIDIA Tesla P4, scoring 37628, a delta of just 0.1%. This effectively identical score means the Tesla P4 would offer the same GPU-bound performance in Fivem. The AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 scores 37507, 0.4% lower, and the AMD Radeon PRO W6400 scores 37157, 1.3% lower. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile scores 38135, which is 1.3% higher. The close clustering of these scores, all within a 2.6% range, indicates that any of these GPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates at the same settings and resolution. In practical terms, a system built with the Core Ultra 9 285K and a Tesla P4 or RX Vega 56 would deliver Fivem performance that is indistinguishable from the tested configuration.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals that this game's performance is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions, while the CPU's role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions. At 1920x1080, the difference between Low and Ultra settings is 132 FPS (260 vs 128), a 51% reduction. This wide spread indicates that the GPU is doing most of the heavy lifting, as the CPU has ample headroom to feed frames at these rates. The RTX 4070's passmark G3D score of 26927 and the CPU's passmark single thread score of 4823 both contribute, but the sheer magnitude of the FPS numbers suggests the CPU is not the bottleneck.

At 2560x1440, the spread between Low and Ultra is 87 FPS (171 vs 84), a 51% reduction as well. This consistent percentage drop across resolutions points to the GPU being the primary constraint. The CPU's role is to maintain a high enough frame delivery rate, but with an average benchmark score of 84003 and a 96th percentile ranking, the Intel Core Ultra 9 290K Plus is far beyond what Fivem requires for single-threaded or multi-threaded work. The CPU's cinebench r23 multicore score of 51731 and singlecore score of 7303 reinforce that this processor has substantial reserves.

At 3840x2160, the spread between Low and Ultra narrows to 48 FPS (95 vs 47), a 51% reduction again. The consistent 51% reduction across all resolutions when moving from Low to Ultra is a strong indicator that the GPU's pixel throughput is the limiting factor. The RTX 4070's pixel rate of 158.4 GPixel/s and texture rate of 455.4 GTexel/s are the relevant metrics here. At 4K, the GPU simply cannot sustain Ultra settings, dropping to 47 FPS. The CPU, by contrast, shows no signs of being a limiting factor; the scaling between resolutions at the same preset is nearly linear with pixel count. For example, High settings produce 164 FPS at 1080p, 108 FPS at 1440p, and 60 FPS at 4K, which aligns with the increase in rendered pixels.

The Verdict

The verdictByResolution data confirms that this PC can run Fivem at all three tested resolutions, but with important caveats. At 1920x1080, all four presets are playable, with Ultra settings delivering a 128 FPS average. This far exceeds the 60 FPS threshold. At 2560x1440, all four presets are also playable, with Ultra settings achieving an 84 FPS average. The data shows that 1440p is the sweet spot for this configuration, offering the best visual quality while maintaining a significant FPS buffer.

At 3840x2160, the verdict is more nuanced. The playable settings are High, Low, and Medium. The best playable setting is High, with an average FPS of 60, which exactly meets the playable threshold. Medium settings provide more headroom at 75 FPS average, with a minimum of 64 FPS ensuring that even dips stay above the threshold. Ultra settings are not playable, averaging 47 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS threshold. For users prioritizing 4K, the recommendation is to use High settings for a locked 60 FPS experience, or Medium for a more comfortable margin. The minimum FPS data for Medium at 4K is 64, indicating that even the worst-case frames stay playable.

How This Combo Ranks

The comboRankInGame data places this specific CPU and GPU combination at rank 851 out of 3707 tested combos. This ranking puts the configuration in the top 23% of all tested systems for Fivem. The rank is a composite measure, and given the component-level percentiles (CPU at 96th, GPU at 81st), the system's overall position is expected. The high CPU percentile does not translate into a proportionally high combo rank because Fivem's performance is more dependent on the GPU, as evidenced by the resolution scaling. A system with a lower-ranked CPU but a higher-ranked GPU would likely achieve a better combo rank.

The rank of 851 also reflects that many tested combos include more powerful GPUs, such as those in the RTX 40-series above the 4070, or higher-tier AMD cards. The RTX 4070's 81st percentile GPU ranking means that roughly 19% of GPUs are faster, and those are likely paired with CPUs that are also strong, pushing their combos higher in the rankings. Conversely, the 290K Plus CPU is so powerful that it does not hold the system back, but it also does not boost the combo beyond what the GPU can deliver. For Fivem specifically, the data indicates that this combo is well above average, but not at the top tier.

Best Settings per Resolution

The best settings per resolution are defined as the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS. At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, with an average FPS of 128. This is the highest quality preset and it maintains a 68 FPS buffer over the playable threshold. Users can enable every visual option without concern for frame rate drops. At 2560x1440, the best settings are also Ultra, with an average FPS of 84. This provides a 24 FPS buffer, which is sufficient for most gameplay, though users sensitive to frame dips may prefer High settings at 108 FPS for extra headroom. The data does not provide minimum FPS values for Ultra at 1440p, so the average is the only guide.

At 3840x2160, the best settings are High, with an average FPS of 60. This exactly meets the playable threshold. The average being at the threshold means that some frames may dip below 60, though the minimum FPS data is not provided for this setting. For a more consistent experience, Medium settings at 75 FPS average, with a minimum of 64 FPS, are the safer choice. The trade-off is a reduction in visual quality, but the minimum FPS of 64 ensures that the game never drops below the playable threshold. The data clearly shows that 4K Ultra is not viable, and 4K High is the maximum preset that can be recommended.