Fivem

The Intel Core Ultra 9 290K Plus paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 is a comfortably capable combination for Fivem, clearing the 60 FPS playable threshold at every preset at 1080p and 1440p, and at Low settings even at 4K. The data shows the RTX 5060 sits in the 72nd percentile of all GPUs, while the CPU sits in the 96th percentile of all CPUs, meaning the processor is far from being a bottleneck in this multiplayer title. The limiting factor at higher resolutions is squarely the graphics card.

Similar Performance Alternatives

On the CPU side, the Core Ultra 9 290K Plus posts an average benchmark score of 84003, and its nearest rivals confirm it operates in rarified company. The Intel Core Ultra 9 285K lands at an average score of 83807, just 0.2% behind, making it essentially interchangeable in real-world behavior. AMD's EPYC 4584PX (83090, 1.1% behind) and EPYC 9135 (82980, 1.2% behind) are also statistically adjacent, and the EPYC 7F72 actually scores slightly higher at 85072, a 1.3% lead over the 290K Plus. Any of these chips would produce indistinguishable Fivem results, since a multiplayer game built on 2017-era foundations leans far more on GPU throughput than on 24-core, 24-thread muscle. The 290K Plus brings a 3.70 base and 5.80 boost clock, 36 MB of shared L3 cache, and DDR5 support on a dual-channel bus with 115.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth — none of which will be pushed hard by this title.

On the GPU side, the RTX 5060's average score of 26331 places it in a cluster of similar performers. The AMD Radeon 860M averages 26401, marginally ahead by 0.3%, and the NVIDIA GeForce MX550 sits at 26421, also 0.3% ahead. The Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary averages 26553, a 0.8% advantage, while the Radeon RX 6750 XT averages 26011, trailing by 1.2%. The spread across all four rivals is under a percentage point in either direction, so a system built around any of these cards would deliver Fivem frame rates within a hair of the numbers below. The 5060's hardware — 3840 shading units, 8 GB of GDDR7 on a 128-bit bus with 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth, and 19.18 TFLOPS of FP32 throughput on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture — is the reference point here.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Fivem at 60 FPS?

A: Yes. At 1920x1080 and 2560x1440, every preset from Low through Ultra averages at or above 60 FPS — 1080p Ultra hits 99 FPS and 1440p Ultra hits 65 FPS. At 3840x2160, only the Low preset clears the threshold, at 74 FPS.

Q: What is the single fastest result recorded for this combo in Fivem?

A: 1920x1080 at Low settings, averaging 201 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or the GPU the weak link?

A: The GPU. The Core Ultra 9 290K Plus ranks in the 96th percentile of all CPUs, while the RTX 5060 ranks in the 72nd percentile of all GPUs. Fivem's frame rates fall as resolution rises, which is classic GPU-bound behavior.

Q: Where does this combo rank among all tested Fivem configurations?

A: Rank 1637 out of 3707 tested combinations — squarely in the upper half.

Q: Does Fivem's older release date matter for this hardware?

A: The game dates to 2017, and the benchmark data reflects that: even Ultra settings at 1080p average 99 FPS. The 5060's modern feature set, including DirectX 12 Ultimate support, comfortably exceeds what the title demands.

Q: What CPU benchmark numbers back up the "no bottleneck" claim?

A: The 290K Plus scores 7303 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 51731 in R23 multi-core, with 4823 in PassMark single-thread and 60860 in PassMark multithread — figures that keep pace with chips like the Core Ultra 9 285K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

All figures below are measured average frame rates from this exact pairing.

At 1920x1080, the combo is emphatically fast. Low settings average 201 FPS, Medium averages 159 FPS with a minimum of 135 and a maximum of 183, High averages 127 FPS, and Ultra averages 99 FPS. The Medium-setting spread is telling: even the worst dip recorded (135 FPS) sits well over double the 60 FPS playable threshold. There is no scenario at 1080p where this configuration drops into troubling territory.

At 2560x1440, performance scales down gracefully. Low averages 133 FPS, Medium averages 105 FPS with a minimum of 89 and a maximum of 120, High averages 84 FPS, and Ultra averages 65 FPS. The Ultra average is the tightest call — 65 FPS clears the threshold with a small margin, and the Medium-setting minimum of 89 suggests dips stay controllable. A 1440p player wanting maximum headroom should sit at High, where 84 FPS average leaves comfortable room for the chaotic, player-dense moments a multiplayer sandbox inevitably produces.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 5060's limits show. Low averages 74 FPS, Medium averages 58 FPS with a minimum of 49 and a maximum of 67, High averages 46 FPS, and Ultra averages 36 FPS. Only Low is playable by the 60 FPS standard. The Medium result — an average of 58 with a floor of 49 — is close but demonstrably short, and the drop from 58 to 46 between Medium and High is steep, indicating the 8 GB frame buffer and 128-bit bus are being taxed by 4K's pixel load. 4K is achievable on this hardware, but only with detail stripped back.

The overall pattern — 201 down to 99 FPS between Low and Ultra at 1080p, 74 down to 36 at 4K — confirms a consistent GPU-side scaling curve rather than any CPU ceiling.

How This Combo Ranks

Across 3707 tested hardware combinations in Fivem, the Core Ultra 9 290K Plus plus RTX 5060 ranks 1637th. That places it in the top half of the database, though not near the elite tier — a fitting position for a pairing of a 96th-percentile CPU with a 72nd-percentile GPU. The rank is a direct reflection of the GPU's standing: the CPU contributes an average benchmark score of 84003 that outclasses what this game can use, while the 5060's 26331 average score defines the ceiling. Players comparing configurations should read this rank as "solid upper-middle for Fivem specifically," with the caveat that Fivem's 2017 origins mean many cheaper combinations also clear 60 FPS — the 1080p Ultra result of 99 FPS is the number that contextualizes the rank.

The Verdict

Yes, this PC runs Fivem, and it does so with authority at mainstream resolutions. At 1920x1080, every preset clears 60 FPS, topping out at 99 FPS on Ultra. At 2560x1440, every preset again clears 60 FPS, with Ultra averaging 65 FPS and High offering a more cushioned 84 FPS. At 3840x2160, the verdict narrows: only Low settings are playable, averaging 74 FPS, while Medium (58 FPS), High (46 FPS), and Ultra (36 FPS) all fall short of the threshold. For the vast majority of players on 1080p or 1440p displays, this combination delivers a flawlessly smooth Fivem experience at maximum detail. 4K owners should plan on reduced settings or a stronger GPU.

Best Settings per Resolution

• 1920x1080 — Ultra, 99 FPS average. The most demanding preset in the game still delivers nearly 100 frames per second. Use Ultra without hesitation.
• 2560x1440 — Ultra, 65 FPS average. Ultra technically stays above the 60 FPS line. Players who want a buffer against dips in busy multiplayer scenes should step down to High at 84 FPS, but Ultra is the answer by the strict threshold.
• 3840x2160 — Low, 74 FPS average. The only 4K preset at or above 60 FPS. Medium at 58 FPS falls just short and bottoms out at 49, so Low is the correct call for a 4K display on this hardware.