Fivem

The pairing of AMD's Ryzen 5 4600G with NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 4090 creates a stark imbalance in Fivem, a title where the CPU often dictates the ceiling. The measured data reveals a system that is exceptionally fast but whose performance scaling is heavily influenced by the processor's limits, particularly at lower resolutions. The RTX 4090, a GPU that sits in the 91st percentile, is clearly capable of far more, but the 6-core Ryzen processor anchors the experience.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is significant but not uniform across settings, revealing where the bottleneck shifts. At Low settings, the average frame rate falls from 234.3 FPS at 1920x1080 to 133.6 FPS at 3840x2160, a reduction of roughly 43%. This substantial decline indicates that even at 4K, the CPU is still a limiting factor; if the GPU were the sole constraint, the frame rate drop would be more severe. The 1080p Low result of 234.3 FPS is likely near the CPU's maximum output in this scenario, meaning the GPU is not being fully utilized.

At High settings, the scaling is slightly less drastic, with the frame rate dropping from 194.8 FPS at 1080p to 154.7 FPS at 1440p, and then to 87 FPS at 4K. The jump from 1440p to 4K represents a 43.8% decrease, which is closer to what one might expect from a pure GPU workload. This suggests that as the settings increase, the load shifts more towards the graphics card, but the CPU's influence remains measurable. The Ultra preset shows a similar pattern, falling from 178.9 FPS at 1080p to 120.9 FPS at 1440p and finally to 62.9 FPS at 4K.

The data indicates that at 1080p, the system is heavily CPU-bound, as the frame rate differences between Low and Ultra settings are relatively small (234.3 vs 178.9 FPS). This is a classic sign that the processor cannot feed frames to the GPU fast enough. At 4K, the situation flips. The difference between Low and Ultra becomes much larger (133.6 vs 62.9 FPS), showing that the GPU is now the primary constraint. The RTX 4090's immense power is only fully unleashed at 4K, where the 87 FPS average at High settings is a strong result for a multiplayer title, though it is still held back by the CPU's inability to maintain even higher frame rates.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 2 architecture, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. Its benchmark scores, such as a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 13593 and a single-core score of 1919, place it in the 75th percentile of all CPUs. While these are respectable numbers for a mainstream chip, they are not in the same class as the high-end processors typically paired with an RTX 4090. The processor's average benchmark score of 17489 puts it in a virtual tie with rivals like the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE and the Intel Core i5-12450H, with deltas of 0% and 0.1%, respectively.

In Fivem, which is known for being sensitive to single-thread performance, the 4600G's single-core capabilities are the key differentiator. The 3dmark single-thread score of 726 and the Cinebench R20 single-core score of 805 are modest figures that explain why the frame rates at 1080p are not higher. The CPU's 8 MB of shared L3 cache is another factor; many modern game-oriented processors offer more, and this could contribute to the performance ceiling observed. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the system achieves 234.3 FPS, but this is likely the practical limit for this CPU in this game.

The processor's role is clearly the limiting factor in this configuration. While the RTX 4090 can easily render frames at 4K, the CPU struggles to provide the necessary data at lower resolutions. This is why the frame rate at 1080p Ultra (178.9 FPS) is not drastically different from the frame rate at 1440p Ultra (120.9 FPS). The CPU is the constant bottleneck, and increasing resolution merely shifts the workload onto the GPU. The 4600G's 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient for the game's demands, but its clock speed and architecture are not optimized for the extreme frame rates that the GPU can potentially deliver.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is a behemoth of a graphics card, featuring 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus, providing a massive 1.01 TB/s of bandwidth. Its architecture, Ada Lovelace, is built on a 5 nm process and includes 16,384 shading units. The GPU's base clock is 2235 MHz with a boost clock of 2520 MHz. Its benchmark scores are extraordinary, with a Passmark G3D score of 38194 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 9223, placing it in the 91st percentile of all GPUs. Its average benchmark score of 66473 is closely matched by rivals like the NVIDIA Tesla T4 and the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 56, with deltas of -0.4% and -0.9%, respectively.

In this pairing, the RTX 4090 is unequivocally the dominant component. Its performance is so high that it is effectively waiting for the CPU to catch up in most scenarios. The GPU's role becomes more apparent as resolution and settings increase. At 4K Ultra, the system produces 62.9 FPS, a result that is heavily influenced by the GPU's raw power but also constrained by the CPU's ability to issue draw calls. At 4K Low, the frame rate jumps to 133.6 FPS, demonstrating the GPU's capability when graphical loads are reduced.

However, the GPU is not the bottleneck at 1080p. The fact that the frame rate only increases from 178.9 FPS at Ultra to 234.3 FPS at Low shows that the GPU is not being fully utilized. The RTX 4090 could easily push hundreds of more frames per second if the CPU were capable. The GPU's 24 GB of VRAM is more than sufficient for Fivem, even at 4K with high-resolution textures, so memory capacity is not a concern. The data suggests that the GPU is a future-proofing investment in this system, as it has the headroom to handle more demanding titles or a future CPU upgrade.

FAQ

Q: Is this system better suited for 1080p or 4K gaming in Fivem?

A: The data indicates the system is better balanced at 4K. At 1080p, the CPU is the limiting factor, with frame rates capped around 234.3 FPS on Low. At 4K, the GPU becomes the primary constraint, and the system still delivers a playable 87 FPS on High settings, making better use of the RTX 4090's power.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 4600G compare to its direct rivals in CPU performance?

A: The 4600G's average benchmark score of 17489 is virtually identical to the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE (17482) and the Intel Core i5-12450H (17475), with a delta of 0% and 0.1% respectively. It is slightly behind the Intel Core i3-14100T (17636) by 0.8%.

Q: Why is the frame rate at 1080p Ultra so close to the frame rate at 1440p Ultra?

A: This is a classic sign of a CPU bottleneck. The 1080p Ultra result is 178.9 FPS, while the 1440p Ultra result is 120.9 FPS. The relatively small difference suggests that the CPU cannot feed the GPU enough data at 1080p, limiting performance regardless of the graphics settings.

Q: Is the RTX 4090's 24 GB of VRAM necessary for this game?

A: While the 24 GB of VRAM is a significant feature of the card, the measured data shows it is not a limiting factor in Fivem. The performance differences between settings are more attributable to the GPU's compute power and the CPU's limitations, not memory capacity.

Q: What is the overall performance ranking of this specific CPU and GPU combination?

A: This specific combo, the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090, ranks 129th out of 1792 tested combinations in Fivem. This places it in the top 7.2% of all tested pairings, though the ranking is likely held back by the CPU's performance.

Q: How does the GPU's benchmark score compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 4090's average benchmark score of 66473 is slightly lower than the NVIDIA Tesla T4 (66733) by 0.4%, and higher than the NVIDIA Tesla P40 (66127) by 0.5%. It is also behind the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 56 (67097) by 0.9%.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the optimal settings for this hardware combination depend heavily on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, the system is CPU-bound, so the choice of settings has a diminished impact on frame rate. The average FPS across all presets is very high, ranging from 178.9 FPS on Ultra to 234.3 FPS on Low. Given the CPU bottleneck, the best experience at this resolution is to select the Ultra preset. The 178.9 FPS average is still exceptionally smooth, and the visual fidelity gain is worthwhile since the performance cost is relatively minor compared to the CPU's limitations.

At 2560x1440, the system begins to shift towards a more balanced state. The High preset offers an excellent 154.7 FPS average, which is a great combination of visual quality and performance. The Ultra preset at 1440p yields 120.9 FPS, which is also playable and might be preferred by users who prioritize image quality over a higher refresh rate. The Low preset at 204.9 FPS offers no tangible benefit over High, as the CPU is still a factor, so it is not recommended.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the primary determinant of performance. Here, the High preset is the clear sweet spot, delivering an average of 87 FPS. This provides a smooth and visually rich experience at 4K. The Ultra preset, with an average of 62.9 FPS, is still playable but dips below the 60 FPS comfort zone and offers diminishing returns for the significant performance hit. The Medium preset at 106.4 FPS is a viable alternative for those who want to maintain a higher frame rate, but the High preset's visual improvements are substantial enough to make it the recommended choice. The Low preset at 133.6 FPS is unnecessarily taxing on visual quality for a marginal frame rate increase over High. Therefore, High at 4K provides the best overall experience, balancing the GPU's strengths with a stable and high frame rate.