Fivem

The Intel Core Ultra 9 290K Plus and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 combination delivers exceptional performance in Fivem, with benchmark data showing that all tested settings presets at every resolution exceed the 60 FPS playability threshold. The measured results reveal a system that scales gracefully across 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, with the most demanding Ultra preset at 4K landing exactly at 60 FPS average, indicating a ceiling of playability at the highest fidelity settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark data for Fivem shows a clear progression of performance across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the system achieves extraordinary frame rates that begin at 333 FPS on Low settings and remain remarkably high throughout the preset range. The Medium preset delivers 263 FPS average with a minimum of 223 FPS and a maximum of 302 FPS, while High settings produce 210 FPS average. Even the most demanding Ultra preset at 1080p maintains a robust 163 FPS average, far exceeding any competitive gaming requirement.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance drops but remains overwhelmingly capable. Low settings produce 219 FPS average, Medium delivers 173 FPS with a minimum of 147 FPS and maximum of 199 FPS, and High settings yield 138 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p still maintains a strong 107 FPS average, demonstrating that the hardware combination has substantial headroom at this resolution for high-refresh-rate monitors.

At 3840x2160, the data reveals the first signs of strain on the system. Low settings maintain 122 FPS average, Medium produces 96 FPS with a minimum of 82 FPS and maximum of 110 FPS, and High settings achieve 77 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K drops to exactly 60 FPS average, which is precisely at the playable threshold and indicates that this is the performance ceiling for this combination. The absence of minimum and maximum FPS data for several presets suggests either consistent frame pacing or that only the Medium preset was monitored for frame variance, but the available numbers paint a picture of dependable performance throughout.

FAQ

Q: Can this system maintain 60 FPS at 4K resolution with the highest settings?

A: Yes, the Ultra preset at 3840x2160 achieves exactly 60 FPS average, which matches the playable threshold. This means the system can run Fivem at 4K Ultra, but with no headroom above the minimum playable frame rate.

Q: How much performance difference exists between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: The gap is substantial. Low settings produce 219 FPS average while Ultra delivers 107 FPS, representing a 112 FPS difference. This indicates that the Ultra preset roughly halves the frame rate compared to Low, yet still remains comfortably above 60 FPS.

Q: What is the best resolution for high-refresh-rate gaming with this hardware?

A: At 1920x1080, all presets exceed 163 FPS, with Low settings reaching 333 FPS and Medium producing 263 FPS. This resolution provides the most headroom for monitors with refresh rates above 144Hz, with even the Ultra preset delivering more than double the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Is the Medium preset's frame pacing consistent across resolutions?

A: The data shows that at 1920x1080 Medium, the minimum FPS is 223 and maximum is 302, a spread of 79 FPS. At 2560x1440 Medium, the minimum is 147 and maximum is 199, a spread of 52 FPS. At 3840x2160 Medium, the minimum is 82 and maximum is 110, a spread of 28 FPS. This suggests frame pacing becomes more consistent as resolution increases, likely because the GPU becomes the dominant bottleneck.

Q: Does the system ever drop below 60 FPS in any tested configuration?

A: No. The lowest average recorded is 60 FPS at 4K Ultra, and the lowest minimum FPS recorded is 82 FPS at 4K Medium. Every tested configuration stays at or above the playable threshold.

Q: How does the Ultra 9 290K Plus compare to its closest CPU rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Ultra 9 290K Plus has an average benchmark score of 84003, which is 0.2% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K's 83807 and 1.1% higher than the AMD EPYC 4584PX's 83090. It trails the AMD EPYC 7F72 by 1.3%, which scores 85072.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which achieves 163 FPS average. This provides massive headroom above the threshold and indicates that even the highest fidelity settings are easily handled at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset remains the best choice, delivering 107 FPS average. This maintains a comfortable margin above 60 FPS while offering the maximum visual quality available in the settings hierarchy.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset achieves exactly 60 FPS average, making it the most demanding playable configuration. While this meets the threshold precisely, the High preset at 77 FPS offers more breathing room for frame-time spikes, suggesting that players who prioritize consistency might prefer High at 4K despite Ultra being technically playable.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core Ultra 9 290K Plus indicate that several CPUs would deliver nearly identical gaming performance in Fivem. The Intel Core Ultra 9 285K, with an average benchmark score of 83807, sits just 0.2% behind the 290K Plus's 84003, making it an extremely close substitute. The AMD EPYC 4584PX scores 83090, which is 1.1% lower, while the AMD EPYC 9135 scores 82980, a 1.2% gap. On the higher end, the AMD EPYC 7F72 scores 85072, outperforming the 290K Plus by 1.3%. All of these CPUs would likely produce indistinguishable frame rates in Fivem given the game's reliance on GPU performance at higher resolutions.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080's nearest rivals show similar performance clustering. The RTX 4080 SUPER scores 54209, just 0.1% below the RTX 4080's 54247, making it a direct performance equivalent. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828, which is 1.1% higher, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698, a 2.6% advantage. The AMD Radeon 8060S scores 55757, leading by 2.7%. These deltas are small enough that in Fivem's measured frame rates, the differences would likely translate to only a few FPS at most, meaning any of these GPUs could serve as a near-equivalent alternative.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a shifting balance between CPU and GPU influence as resolution changes. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are extraordinarily high, ranging from 163 FPS at Ultra to 333 FPS at Low. These numbers suggest that at lower resolutions, the CPU's capability plays a more significant role, as the GPU is not yet the limiting factor. The Ultra 9 290K Plus's strong single-thread performance, evidenced by its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 7303, likely contributes to this headroom.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show a notable reduction across all presets. The drop from 333 FPS at 1080p Low to 219 FPS at 1440p Low, and from 163 FPS at 1080p Ultra to 107 FPS at 1440p Ultra, indicates that the GPU begins to exert more influence as pixel count increases. However, the fact that even the Ultra preset at 1440p stays above 100 FPS suggests the CPU still has ample capacity to feed the GPU.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's dominance becomes clear. The Ultra preset drops to 60 FPS, and even Low settings produce 122 FPS compared to 333 FPS at 1080p Low. This 211 FPS reduction from 1080p to 4K at Low settings demonstrates that the RTX 4080's rendering capacity is the primary constraint at 4K. The CPU's role diminishes at this resolution, as the GPU must process roughly four times the pixels of 1080p. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p to 4K shows a consistent pattern: the GPU becomes progressively more important as resolution rises, while the CPU's influence is most pronounced at 1080p where frame rates are highest.

The Verdict

This system can run Fivem at every tested resolution and preset configuration, with all combinations meeting or exceeding the 60 FPS playable threshold. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset achieves 163 FPS, providing exceptional performance for high-refresh-rate displays. At 2560x1440, Ultra settings maintain 107 FPS, offering a strong balance of visual quality and speed. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset hits exactly 60 FPS, which is technically playable but leaves no margin for frame-time fluctuations; the High preset at 77 FPS would be a safer choice for consistent 4K performance. The system's performance profile is defined by its ability to deliver high frame rates at lower resolutions while still maintaining playability at 4K Ultra, making it a versatile configuration for Fivem across a range of display setups.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core Ultra 9 290K Plus combined with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 ranks 220th out of 3707 tested combinations in Fivem, placing it in the top 6% of all configurations. This ranking reflects the system's strong overall performance, though it is not at the absolute top of the leaderboard. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 51731 and the Passmark multi-thread score of 60860 indicate excellent CPU capability, while the GPU's Passmark G3D score of 34457 shows solid graphics performance. The gap between this combination and the top-ranked systems likely stems from the RTX 4080 being a previous-generation GPU, as the data shows it is end-of-life and has been succeeded by newer hardware. Despite this, the 220th position out of 3707 combos demonstrates that this pairing is well above average and capable of handling Fivem's demands with ease at all tested configurations.