Fivem

Fivem, as a multiplayer modification platform, presents a unique performance profile that diverges significantly from typical single-player titles. The benchmark results for the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER combination reveal a system that is exceptionally capable at standard resolutions but exhibits a predictable and significant performance drop at 4K. The data indicates that while the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER provides substantial graphical horsepower, the Ryzen 5 3600's older Zen 2 architecture becomes a limiting factor in this specific, CPU-intensive multiplayer environment, particularly at lower resolutions where frame rates are extremely high.

Resolution Scaling

The performance scaling across resolutions is the most telling aspect of this benchmark data. At 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves an average of 225 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low reduces this to 196 FPS, a drop of approximately 13%. At 4K Low, the average falls to 112 FPS, which is a 50% reduction from the 1080p figure. This pattern suggests that the system is not purely GPU-bound at lower resolutions; the CPU's ability to process game logic and draw calls is being saturated, preventing the GPU from fully stretching its legs.

However, when we examine the High settings, a different picture emerges. The 1080p High average is 191 FPS, which drops to 128 FPS at 1440p (a 33% decrease) and then to 71 FPS at 4K (a 63% decrease from 1080p). The larger percentage drops at higher resolutions and settings indicate that the GPU is becoming the primary bottleneck as the pixel count and graphical load increase. The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER, with its 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 672.3 GB/s of bandwidth, is clearly being tasked heavily at 4K Ultra, where the average FPS plummets to just 55.

The scaling from 1440p to 4K is particularly harsh. For instance, at Medium settings, the drop from 160 FPS at 1440p to 89 FPS at 4K represents a 44% performance loss. This steep decline, combined with the relatively smaller drop from 1080p to 1440p at the same settings (207 FPS to 160 FPS, a 23% loss), suggests that the 4K resolution is pushing the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER to its limits, especially when considering the game's unoptimized nature. The data clearly shows that 1080p and 1440p are the sweet spots for this combination, while 4K represents a significant compromise, even with a high-end GPU.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal experience for this hardware combination depends heavily on the target resolution. At 1080p, the Ultra preset's average of 151 FPS is still highly playable and provides the maximum visual fidelity. The frame rate remains well above the 144 Hz threshold common in modern monitors, making Ultra the clear choice for competitive or high-refresh-rate play. Even the Medium preset's 207 FPS offers no tangible benefit over Ultra for most users, as the difference is unlikely to be perceptible on a standard 144 Hz display.

At 1440p, the recommendation shifts slightly. The Ultra preset yields an average of 99 FPS, which is smooth but may not fully utilize a 144 Hz display. However, the High preset at 128 FPS provides a better balance, offering a significant frame rate increase (approximately 29% higher) while still maintaining high visual quality. The data suggests that High is the optimal preset for 1440p, as it ensures a consistently fluid experience without sacrificing the graphical enhancements that make the game more immersive. Dropping to Medium (160 FPS) does provide a higher frame rate, but the visual trade-off is generally not worth it when High is already delivering over 120 FPS.

For 4K, the situation is more constrained. The Ultra preset is not viable, with an average of just 55 FPS, which can feel stuttery in a fast-paced multiplayer environment. The High preset (71 FPS) is playable but still not ideal for competitive play. The Medium preset (89 FPS) is the most balanced option for 4K, as it maintains a frame rate that is close to 90 FPS while providing a decent level of visual detail. The Low preset (112 FPS) is the only way to get a truly high frame rate at 4K, but it comes at the cost of severely reduced visual fidelity. Therefore, the data indicates that 4K users should prioritize Medium settings to achieve the best compromise between performance and image quality.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to use for competitive play with this CPU and GPU combination?

A: The data shows that 1080p is the best choice for competitive play. At 1080p, all presets deliver averages above 151 FPS, with the Low preset reaching 225 FPS. This ensures the highest possible frame rates for a competitive edge.

Q: Is the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER the bottleneck at 4K?

A: Yes, the benchmark results suggest that at 4K, the GPU is the primary limiting factor. The average FPS drops to 71 on High and 55 on Ultra, indicating that the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is being fully utilized and cannot maintain high frame rates at this resolution with high graphical settings.

Q: How does the CPU affect performance at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, the CPU becomes a more significant factor. The difference between the Low (225 FPS) and Ultra (151 FPS) presets is 74 FPS, which is a larger margin than at 1440p or 4K. This suggests that the Ryzen 5 3600's processing power is limiting the maximum achievable frame rate, particularly in CPU-intensive scenes common in multiplayer games.

Q: Is the Ultra preset worth using at 1440p?

A: The data shows that the Ultra preset at 1440p averages 99 FPS. While this is playable, the High preset averages 128 FPS, which is a 29% improvement. For most users, the visual difference between High and Ultra is not as significant as the frame rate gain, making High the more practical choice.

Q: What is the most demanding setting combination in the data?

A: The most demanding combination is 4K with the Ultra preset, which produces an average FPS of just 55. This is the lowest average frame rate recorded in the benchmark results.

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

A: According to the measured data, no. The highest average FPS at 1440p is 196 on the Low preset. The High preset, which is recommended, averages 128 FPS, which is below the 144 FPS target. To achieve 144 FPS, one would need to use the Medium (160 FPS) or Low (196 FPS) presets.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The raw data provides a clear picture of the system's capabilities at each resolution and settings level.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the performance ranges from a low of 55 FPS to a high of 112 FPS. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, with an average of 55 FPS. High follows with 71 FPS. Medium provides a more playable experience at 89 FPS, with a minimum of 75 FPS and a maximum of 102 FPS. Low is the fastest, achieving 112 FPS.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), the frame rates are significantly higher. The Ultra preset averages 99 FPS. High averages 128 FPS. Medium delivers a robust 160 FPS, with a minimum of 136 FPS and a maximum of 184 FPS. Low is the performance king, hitting an average of 196 FPS.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the system is clearly at its best. The Ultra preset still manages an average of 151 FPS. High is notably faster at 191 FPS. Medium averages 207 FPS, with a minimum of 176 FPS and a maximum of 238 FPS. Low tops the charts at 225 FPS.

This breakdown confirms a consistent pattern: the performance delta between presets shrinks as resolution drops, emphasizing the CPU's growing influence at 1080p. The minimum FPS data, available only for the Medium preset, shows that even at 4K, the system maintains a respectable 75 FPS floor, indicating good frame pacing stability at that specific setting.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Fivem, this specific pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER ranks 664th out of 3707 total combinations. This places it in the top 18% of all tested systems, a strong result that reflects the high-end nature of the GPU. The ranking confirms that while the CPU is not the newest or most powerful, the overall system is well above average for this game.

The high ranking is primarily driven by the GPU's immense power. The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER's benchmark scores are substantial, with a Passmark G3D score of 31811 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 5569. Its percentile ranking of 76 among all GPUs indicates it is more powerful than the vast majority of graphics cards tested. This raw power is what allows the system to achieve high frame rates, even when paired with a mid-range CPU from a previous generation.

The CPU's contribution to the ranking is more modest. The Ryzen 5 3600's average benchmark score of 17035 places it in the 71st percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i7-1260P and i5-11400, have nearly identical average scores, with a delta of only 0.2%. This indicates that the CPU provides adequate, but not exceptional, processing power for the game. The ranking of 664th reflects the GPU's ability to compensate for the CPU's age, ensuring that the overall system remains competitive in Fivem.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 2 architecture, code-named Matisse. It has a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. Its 32 MB of shared L3 cache is a key feature, but in the context of Fivem, the data suggests that its single-thread performance and overall processing throughput are the defining factors.

At 1080p, the CPU's role is critical. The fact that the frame rate scales from 151 FPS on Ultra to 225 FPS on Low highlights that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU more data when the graphical load is reduced. This indicates that the Ryzen 5 3600 is not entirely saturating the GPU's capabilities at lower settings. However, the large jump in FPS from High (191) to Low (225) suggests that the CPU is still a limiting factor, as a more powerful CPU would likely yield even higher frame rates in this scenario.

In contrast, at 4K, the CPU's role diminishes. The GPU becomes the bottleneck, as evidenced by the significant performance drop. The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient to handle the game's logic at 4K, but the GPU is unable to render frames fast enough to fully utilize the CPU's capacity. The data shows that the Ryzen 5 3600 is a competent processor for Fivem, but its age is apparent in the frame rate scaling at lower resolutions. Its benchmark scores, such as the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15045 and single-core score of 2124, demonstrate that it is a capable mid-range chip, but it is not in the same league as newer, high-end CPUs that could unlock even higher frame rates in this CPU-sensitive multiplayer game.