Fivem

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 pairing in Fivem presents a fascinating study in bottleneck dynamics. The 6-core, 12-thread Zen+ processor, with its 3.40 GHz base and 3.90 GHz boost clocks, anchors this system, while the Ada Lovelace GPU pushes frames hard at lower resolutions. The data reveals that this combination lands at rank 1993 out of 3707 tested combos, placing it in the 46th percentile—a mid-pack result that shows the CPU is holding the GPU back more often than not.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 5 2600 is the clear limiting factor in this Fivem configuration. With a PassMark single-thread score of 2239 and a multithread score of 13160, the processor sits at the 75th percentile among all CPUs—respectable, but not exceptional by modern standards. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V (0.2% faster), Intel Core i9-11900H (0.5% faster), and Intel Xeon D-1746TER (0.7% slower), showing that this 2018 chip still trades blows with much newer silicon in synthetic workloads.

In Fivem, a multiplayer mod that relies heavily on CPU-bound game logic and server-side scripting, the 2600's architecture matters more than raw core count. The 16 MB of shared L3 cache and 46.9 GB/s dual-channel DDR4 memory bandwidth provide adequate data flow, but the Zen+ architecture's lower IPC compared to newer designs becomes apparent when frame rates climb. At 1080p Low, the system hits 189 FPS average, which is excellent, but the GPU is clearly being fed less than it could handle—the RTX 4060's 15.11 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 272.0 GB/s memory bandwidth are far from fully utilized at these settings.

The processor's 65W TDP and 12nm process node (4,800 million transistors on a 213 mm² die) suggest efficiency, yet its ceiling in Fivem is visible in the scaling pattern. When the CPU becomes the constraint, raising graphics settings often yields minimal FPS loss—but here we see significant drops, indicating the GPU still has headroom. The single-core performance, as measured by Cinebench R15 single-core at 157.3, is modest, which directly impacts Fivem's primary thread. This explains why the combo ranks only in the middle of the pack despite the GPU's capabilities.

FAQ

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 2600 bottlenecking the RTX 4060 in Fivem?

A: Yes. The benchmark data shows the CPU's PassMark single-thread score of 2239 and multithread score of 13160 (75th percentile) cannot keep pace with the GPU's PassMark G3D score of 19545 (61st percentile). The combo ranks 1993rd of 3707, indicating the processor limits performance, especially at lower resolutions.

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

A: The 2600's average benchmark score is 21484. It sits 0.2% below the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V (21440), 0.5% below the Intel Core i9-11900H (21367), and 0.7% above the Intel Xeon D-1746TER (21635). These deltas are within noise, meaning the 2600 is competitive with these modern chips.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Fivem?

A: The data shows 1440p High delivers 78 FPS average, which balances visual quality with smooth gameplay. At 1080p the CPU limits frames (189 FPS Low, 92 FPS Ultra), while at 4K the GPU becomes the bottleneck (44 FPS High, 34 FPS Ultra). 1440p provides the most consistent experience.

Q: Does the RTX 4060's performance relative to its rivals change the picture?

A: The RTX 4060's average benchmark score is 17639, just 0.2% below the AMD Radeon HD 7790 (17666) and 0.3% above the AMD Radeon 780M (17588). These are synthetic scores; in Fivem, the GPU's 8 GB GDDR6 memory and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for all tested presets, so the CPU remains the primary constraint.

Q: Why does Fivem perform better at Medium settings than High at the same resolution?

A: The measured FPS shows Medium settings always outperform High: at 1080p, Medium hits 149 FPS vs 119 FPS for High; at 1440p, 98 FPS vs 78 FPS; at 4K, 54 FPS vs 44 FPS. This suggests Medium reduces CPU-side draw calls or game logic overhead while still offloading enough to the GPU.

Q: What does the combo's rank of 1993 out of 3707 indicate?

A: It places this pairing in the lower-middle of all tested combinations. The 46th percentile result shows that while the RTX 4060 is capable, the Ryzen 5 2600 prevents the system from achieving top-tier Fivem performance, especially in CPU-heavy multiplayer scenarios.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K reveals a classic dual-bottleneck curve. At 1080p Low, the system produces 189 FPS, but by 1080p Ultra it falls to 92 FPS—a 51% reduction that shows the GPU is still working hard even at the lowest resolution. Moving to 1440p, Low yields 124 FPS (34% drop from 1080p Low), while Medium produces 98 FPS (34% drop from 1080p Medium). At 4K, the pattern becomes more severe: Low drops to 69 FPS (63% lower than 1080p Low), and Ultra falls to 34 FPS (63% lower than 1080p Ultra).

These scaling ratios are consistent across all settings, indicating that neither component is fully saturating the other at any resolution. The CPU's influence is strongest at 1080p, where the 189 FPS Low result suggests the Ryzen 5 2600 is nearing its limit—pushing to 4K Low only reduces to 69 FPS, a 2.7x resolution increase causing just a 2.7x frame rate decrease. This linear scaling points to balanced utilization, but the mid-pack rank suggests the CPU's single-thread performance caps the top end. At 4K, the GPU's 8 GB memory and 118.1 GPixel/s pixel rate become more relevant, as evidenced by Ultra dropping to 34 FPS, which is playable but not smooth.

The data shows that 1440p Medium (98 FPS) and 1440p High (78 FPS) offer the best balance, as they maintain high frame rates while shifting more load to the GPU. At 4K, the system falls below 60 FPS for all settings except Low (69 FPS), making it marginal for competitive play.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the Medium preset delivers the most balanced experience across all resolutions. At 1080p, Medium produces 149 FPS average with a minimum of 127 FPS and maximum of 171 FPS—well above the 60 FPS threshold and smooth for multiplayer. The 1440p Medium result of 98 FPS (minimum 83, maximum 113) offers the best visual fidelity per frame rate, as the jump to High yields only 78 FPS, a 20% reduction for what is typically a modest visual gain.

At 4K, Medium averages 54 FPS with a minimum of 46 FPS, which is borderline for fast-paced Fivem gameplay. The Low preset at 4K (69 FPS) is the only 4K option that consistently stays above 60 FPS, but it sacrifices visual quality. For most users, 1440p Medium is the sweet spot: it provides 98 FPS average, which is 24% higher than High (78 FPS) and 27% lower than Low (124 FPS), while the minimum of 83 FPS ensures minimal stutter.

The Ultra preset is not recommended at any resolution. At 1080p it yields 92 FPS, at 1440p 61 FPS, and at 4K 34 FPS—all below the Medium preset's performance at the next lower resolution. Since Fivem is a multiplayer game where frame consistency matters, the Medium preset's tighter min-max spread (127-171 FPS at 1080p, 83-113 at 1440p) provides a more stable experience than High or Ultra, which lack reported minimums but likely have wider variance.

How This Combo Ranks

This pairing of AMD Ryzen 5 2600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 holds the 1993rd position out of 3707 tested combinations in Fivem. This places it in the 46th percentile, meaning 46% of all tested combos perform worse, while 54% perform better. Given the CPU's 75th percentile rank and the GPU's 61st percentile rank, one might expect a higher overall result—but Fivem's CPU-intensive nature pulls the combo down.

The rank discrepancy is explained by the bottleneck profile. The RTX 4060 is capable of much higher frame rates than this configuration achieves, as evidenced by the 1080p Low score of 189 FPS. However, the Ryzen 5 2600's single-thread score of 2239 (PassMark) and Cinebench R15 single-core of 157.3 limit how fast the game logic can run. This is why the combo ranks lower than what the GPU alone would suggest.

Compared to the CPU's nearest rivals, this combo would likely rank similarly with other mid-range graphics cards. The Intel Core i9-11900H (0.5% faster in CPU benchmarks) paired with a similar GPU would probably land in the same percentile range, as the CPU bottleneck dominates. Conversely, pairing the RTX 4060 with a faster CPU would likely push this combo into the top 30% of rankings, as the GPU has demonstrated headroom at lower resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete dataset provides exact figures for every resolution and settings combination:

At 3840x2160 (4K), the system delivers 44 FPS average on High, 69 FPS on Low, 54 FPS on Medium (minimum 46, maximum 63), and 34 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset's minimum of 46 FPS indicates occasional dips below playable thresholds, while Ultra's 34 FPS is borderline unplayable for competitive multiplayer.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), the results are significantly better: 78 FPS on High, 124 FPS on Low, 98 FPS on Medium (minimum 83, maximum 113), and 61 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset's minimum of 83 FPS ensures smooth gameplay, while Ultra's 61 FPS average barely clears the 60 FPS bar but lacks headroom.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the system reaches its peak: 119 FPS on High, 189 FPS on Low, 149 FPS on Medium (minimum 127, maximum 171), and 92 FPS on Ultra. The Low preset's 189 FPS shows the CPU's maximum output, while Ultra's 92 FPS still provides a playable experience, though the lack of reported minimums for High and Ultra suggests potential frame pacing issues.

The gradient from Low to Ultra at each resolution shows consistent drop-offs: at 1080p, Low to Medium drops 21%, Medium to High drops 20%, and High to Ultra drops 23%. At 1440p, these drops are 21%, 20%, and 22% respectively. At 4K, the pattern shifts slightly: Low to Medium drops 22%, Medium to High drops 19%, and High to Ultra drops 23%. This consistency indicates the settings scale predictably, with Medium offering the best performance-per-quality ratio across all resolutions.