Fivem

The Intel Core Ultra 9 290K Plus and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 combination delivers exceptional performance in Fivem, ranking in the 97th percentile out of 3,707 tested combos. At every resolution and preset tested, this system clears the 60 FPS playable threshold with substantial headroom, making it an overkill solution for this multiplayer title.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU each have closely matched rivals that would produce nearly identical frame rates in Fivem.

Processor comparisons: The Intel Core Ultra 9 290K Plus sits in the 96th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 84,003. Its closest competitor is the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K, which scores 83,807 — a negligible 0.2% difference. In practical terms, swapping between these two processors would yield no observable frame rate change in Fivem. The AMD EPYC 4584PX (83,090) and AMD EPYC 9135 (82,980) are both 1.1% and 1.2% slower respectively, while the AMD EPYC 7F72 (85,072) is actually 1.3% faster. These are all workstation-class chips, but the benchmark deltas are so small that any of them would deliver identical gameplay experiences. The 290K Plus's 24 cores and 24 threads, combined with its 36 MB shared L3 cache and boost clock of 5.80 GHz, place it firmly at the top of consumer desktop performance.

Graphics card comparisons: The RTX 4090 holds the 88th percentile among GPUs with an average benchmark score of 60,347. Its nearest rival, the Intel Arc Pro A60, scores 60,326 — a 0% difference that makes them effectively identical in synthetic benchmarks. The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 is 0.3% slower (60,140), while the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M is 2.5% faster (61,896) and the AMD Radeon PRO V710 is 2.9% slower (58,657). These are professional workstation cards rather than gaming GPUs, but the benchmark data shows the RTX 4090's nearest performance peers. In Fivem specifically, the RTX 4090's 24 GB of GDDR6X memory and 1.01 TB/s bandwidth provide massive headroom for the game's asset streaming, though the game itself rarely stresses these resources.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific CPU-GPU pairing achieves rank 97 out of 3,707 tested combinations, placing it in the top 2.6% of all systems evaluated. This ranking reflects the synergy between the 290K Plus's 5.80 GHz boost capability and the RTX 4090's raw throughput of 82.58 TFLOPS FP32 performance. The combination's percentile standing means that fewer than 3% of tested systems would deliver higher frame rates in Fivem.

The ranking is particularly impressive because Fivem is a multiplayer modification framework built on Grand Theft Auto V's engine, which historically favors high single-thread performance. The 290K Plus's single-core Cinebench R23 score of 7,303 points directly contributes to this ranking, as does the RTX 4090's ability to maintain high frame rates even at 4K Ultra settings where it still averages 66 FPS. The data indicates that only 3,610 other combinations out of 3,707 rank lower, meaning this system outperforms roughly 97.4% of all tested configurations.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured performance data reveals a clear scaling pattern across resolutions and settings, with the RTX 4090 providing sufficient headroom to maintain high frame rates even at maximum settings.

3840x2160 (4K): At Ultra settings, the system averages 66 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold but leaves less headroom than lower resolutions. Medium settings improve the average to 106 FPS with a minimum of 90 and maximum of 122 FPS. High settings reach 85 FPS average, while Low settings jump to 135 FPS average. The gap between Ultra and Low at 4K is 69 FPS, representing a 105% performance increase from lowering settings.

2560x1440 (1440p): Ultra settings deliver 119 FPS average, more than double the 4K Ultra result. Medium settings produce 191 FPS average with a minimum of 163 and maximum of 220 FPS. High settings reach 153 FPS, while Low settings hit 242 FPS average. The scaling from 4K to 1440p at Ultra settings is an 80% improvement, indicating the GPU becomes less of a bottleneck as resolution decreases.

1920x1080 (1080p): Ultra settings average 180 FPS, representing excellent high-refresh-rate gameplay. Medium settings reach 290 FPS average with a minimum of 247 and maximum of 334 FPS. High settings deliver 232 FPS, while Low settings achieve 368 FPS average. At 1080p, the CPU's single-thread performance becomes more relevant, and the 290K Plus's 7,303 single-core Cinebench R23 score ensures the system doesn't become CPU-limited even at these high frame rates.

The Verdict

This system can run Fivem at playable frame rates across every tested configuration. The verdict by resolution confirms all four settings presets — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — are playable at all three resolutions.

At 4K, the best playable setting is Ultra with an average of 66 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold by 10%. This makes 4K Ultra viable for players who prioritize visual fidelity over refresh rate. At 1440p, Ultra settings average 119 FPS, nearly double the playable threshold, making it ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. At 1080p, Ultra settings average 180 FPS, providing exceptional smoothness for 144Hz or even 165Hz displays.

The data shows no configuration fails to reach 60 FPS. The lowest recorded average across all tests is 66 FPS at 4K Ultra, and the minimum FPS recorded at any setting is 90 FPS at 4K Medium. This means the system never dips below the playable threshold even in the most demanding preset. Players seeking maximum frame rates can choose 1080p Low for 368 FPS average, which is suitable for competitive play, while those prioritizing visuals can select 4K Ultra and still maintain smooth gameplay.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling between resolutions reveals how the CPU and GPU share responsibility in Fivem. At 4K, the GPU is the primary bottleneck. The RTX 4090's frame rate drops from 135 FPS at Low settings to 66 FPS at Ultra settings — a 51% reduction — demonstrating that graphics settings heavily impact GPU workload at this resolution. The CPU's role at 4K is secondary, as the 290K Plus can easily feed frames to the GPU even at lower settings.

At 1440p, the balance shifts slightly. The frame rate at Ultra (119 FPS) versus Low (242 FPS) shows a 51% reduction, similar to 4K, but the absolute numbers are higher because the GPU has fewer pixels to render. The CPU becomes more relevant at lower settings where frame rates exceed 200 FPS, requiring the processor to handle more game logic and physics calculations per second.

At 1080p, the CPU's importance increases further. Low settings produce 368 FPS average, which tests the processor's ability to maintain high simulation rates. The 290K Plus's 24 cores and 24 threads, combined with its high boost clock, keep up with this demand. The scaling from Ultra (180 FPS) to Low (368 FPS) represents a 104% improvement, indicating that at 1080p, both components contribute significantly — the GPU handles the reduced pixel workload while the CPU manages the game's simulation. The data suggests that players targeting maximum frame rates at 1080p should prioritize CPU performance, while those gaming at 4K should focus on GPU capability.

FAQ

Q: What is the best settings preset for 4K gaming with this system?

A: Ultra settings at 3840x2160 average 66 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. The data shows Medium settings at 4K provide 106 FPS average with a minimum of 90 FPS, offering better frame time consistency if you prefer smoother motion over maximum visual quality.

Q: Can this system maintain 144 FPS at 1440p?

A: Yes. At 2560x1440, High settings average 153 FPS, and Medium settings average 191 FPS with a minimum of 163 FPS. Ultra settings at 1440p average 119 FPS, which falls short of 144 FPS but remains well above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does this system compare to the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K with the same GPU?

A: The 290K Plus scores 84,003 in average benchmarks versus the 285K's 83,807, a 0.2% difference. In Fivem, this translates to no perceptible frame rate difference — both CPUs would perform identically when paired with the RTX 4090.

Q: What is the maximum frame rate achievable at 1080p?

A: The highest recorded average is 368 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. Medium settings reach 290 FPS average with a minimum of 247 FPS, while Ultra settings still deliver 180 FPS average.

Q: Does this system ever drop below 60 FPS in Fivem?

A: No. The lowest average FPS recorded across all tests is 66 FPS at 4K Ultra. The minimum FPS recorded at any setting is 90 FPS at 4K Medium, meaning the system maintains at least 90 FPS even in the most demanding tested configuration.

Q: Is the RTX 4090 or the Core Ultra 9 290K Plus more important for Fivem performance?

A: The importance varies by resolution. At 4K, the GPU dominates — dropping from Ultra to Low settings improves performance by 105%. At 1080p, the CPU becomes more relevant, as frame rates exceed 300 FPS at lower settings, requiring strong single-thread performance from the 290K Plus's 5.80 GHz boost clock.