Fivem

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER delivers a playable but firmly mid-range experience in Fivem, with performance scaling that clearly exposes the GPU as the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. The data shows a steep drop as pixel count increases, but the combination still manages to keep frame rates above playable thresholds at 1080p across most settings.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS figures reveal a predictable and steep decline as resolution climbs from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At Low settings, the average frame rate falls from 120.9 FPS at 1080p to 78.8 FPS at 1440p, and then down to 46.1 FPS at 4K. This represents a 61.9% reduction in performance from 1080p to 4K, which is a substantial hit that indicates the GTX 1660 SUPER is struggling to feed the increasing pixel count.

The trend is even more pronounced at Ultra settings. The combo delivers 58.4 FPS at 1080p, drops to 37.4 FPS at 1440p, and collapses to 20.3 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is effectively unplayable for smooth gameplay, while the 1440p Ultra figure sits at the bare minimum for acceptable frame pacing. High settings show a similar pattern, going from 78.8 FPS at 1080p to 52.5 FPS at 1440p and 30.2 FPS at 4K.

The scaling behavior points to a GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions. The Ryzen 5 2600 has enough headroom at 1080p to push frame rates well above 100 FPS on Low settings, but the GTX 1660 SUPER cannot maintain that throughput as resolution increases. The gap between Low and Ultra settings at 4K (46.1 FPS vs 20.3 FPS) is a 55.9% difference, showing that the rendering load is almost entirely on the graphics card at that resolution.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is the clear limiting factor in this pairing, particularly at higher resolutions. Its 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus provides 336.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is sufficient for 1080p but becomes strained at 4K. The card's base clock of 1530 MHz and boost clock of 1785 MHz are modest by modern standards, and the 1408 shading units must work hard to fill the 284 mm² die at higher pixel counts.

The GPU's benchmark scores reinforce this assessment. The card achieves a Passmark G3D score of 12699 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1278, placing it at the 55th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are integrated graphics solutions like the AMD Radeon RX Vega 11 and Intel Iris Xe MAX Graphics, which score 14314 and 14315 respectively. The GTX 1660 SUPER trails these by only 0.2%, which is a surprising result for a discrete card versus integrated solutions, though the synthetic benchmarks may not capture the sustained gaming workload.

At 1080p Low, the combo hits 120.9 FPS, showing that the GPU can deliver high frame rates when the load is light. However, the 4K Ultra result of 20.3 FPS indicates that the card is overwhelmed by the combination of high resolution and demanding settings. The 6 GB VRAM capacity is adequate for Fivem at 1080p but may cause texture swapping at 4K, contributing to the steep performance drop.

How This Combo Ranks

The Ryzen 5 2600 + GTX 1660 SUPER combination ranks 1573 out of 1792 tested combos in Fivem, placing it in the bottom 12.2% of all configurations. This low ranking is notable given that the components individually perform reasonably well in their respective categories. The CPU sits at the 77th percentile among all processors, while the GPU is at the 55th percentile, yet their combined performance in Fivem is surprisingly weak.

The CPU's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-1345U (average score 19691, deltaPct -0.4%), AMD Ryzen 5 7530U (19508, deltaPct 0.6%), Intel Core i5-11600KF (19740, deltaPct -0.6%), and Intel Core i7-10700F (19485, deltaPct 0.7%). These deltas are all within 1% of the Ryzen 5 2600's average benchmark score of 19616, indicating that the CPU is competitive with modern mobile and desktop chips in general workloads. The GPU's nearest rivals show a similar pattern, with the AMD Radeon RX Vega 11 (14314, deltaPct -0.2%), Intel Iris Xe MAX Graphics (14315, deltaPct -0.2%), AMD Radeon Vega 11 (14352, deltaPct -0.5%), and AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT (14389, deltaPct -0.7%) all closely matching its average score of 14286.

The discrepancy between component-level performance and the combo's rank in Fivem suggests that the game is sensitive to the specific combination of this CPU and GPU. The 6-core, 12-thread Ryzen 5 2600 with its 3.40 GHz base clock and 3.90 GHz boost clock provides adequate processing power, but the GTX 1660 SUPER's modest capabilities limit the overall experience. The data indicates that many other combinations outperform this pairing in Fivem, even if the individual parts are not far behind their peers in synthetic benchmarks.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its best results. Low settings produce an average of 120.9 FPS, which is smooth and responsive. Medium settings drop to 99.3 FPS, still well above the 60 FPS threshold. High settings yield 78.8 FPS, which is playable but with some headroom lost. Ultra settings bring the average down to 58.4 FPS, which is below the ideal 60 FPS mark but still playable for most users.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance drops are significant. Low settings average 78.8 FPS, matching the 1080p High result. Medium settings produce 66.6 FPS, which is acceptable for 1440p gaming. High settings fall to 52.5 FPS, which is borderline for smooth gameplay. Ultra settings drop to 37.4 FPS, which is noticeably stuttery and not recommended for competitive play.

At 3840x2160, the combo struggles to maintain playable frame rates. Low settings average 46.1 FPS, which is playable but far from ideal. Medium settings drop to 37.4 FPS, which is marginal. High settings produce 30.2 FPS, which is below the playable threshold for most users. Ultra settings collapse to 20.3 FPS, which is effectively a slideshow for Fivem's multiplayer action.

The spread between Low and Ultra at each resolution is telling. At 1080p, the difference is 62.5 FPS (120.9 vs 58.4). At 1440p, the difference narrows to 41.4 FPS (78.8 vs 37.4). At 4K, the difference shrinks to 25.8 FPS (46.1 vs 20.3). This narrowing gap shows that as resolution increases, the GPU becomes the overwhelming bottleneck, and settings adjustments have less impact on performance.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for this CPU and GPU in Fivem?

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 with High settings provides 78.8 FPS, which is a good balance of visual quality and performance. For higher frame rates, 1080p Low delivers 120.9 FPS, while 1080p Medium offers 99.3 FPS.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Fivem?

A: At 3840x2160, the best result is 46.1 FPS on Low settings. Medium settings drop to 37.4 FPS, High to 30.2 FPS, and Ultra to 20.3 FPS. These figures indicate that 4K is not a viable option for smooth gameplay with this configuration.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 2600 compare to its nearest CPU rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 5 2600 has an average benchmark score of 19616. The Intel Core i5-1345U scores 19691 (deltaPct -0.4%), the AMD Ryzen 5 7530U scores 19508 (deltaPct 0.6%), the Intel Core i5-11600KF scores 19740 (deltaPct -0.6%), and the Intel Core i7-10700F scores 19485 (deltaPct 0.7%). All are within 1% of the Ryzen's score.

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile and how does it rank against rivals?

A: The GTX 1660 SUPER sits at the 55th percentile among all GPUs. Its average benchmark score is 14286. The AMD Radeon RX Vega 11 scores 14314 (deltaPct -0.2%), the Intel Iris Xe MAX Graphics scores 14315 (deltaPct -0.2%), the AMD Radeon Vega 11 scores 14352 (deltaPct -0.5%), and the AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT scores 14389 (deltaPct -0.7%).

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to limit performance in Fivem?

A: The resolution scaling data indicates the GPU is the primary limiter. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 120.9 FPS, showing the CPU can keep up. The steep drops at 4K (down to 20.3 FPS on Ultra) point to the GTX 1660 SUPER as the bottleneck.

Q: How many total combos does this configuration rank against in Fivem?

A: The Ryzen 5 2600 + GTX 1660 SUPER ranks 1573 out of 1792 tested combos, placing it near the bottom of the database for this game.