Fivem

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti combination delivers playable frame rates in Fivem, but the data shows a system that is heavily constrained by the graphics card at higher resolutions, while the CPU provides ample headroom at 1080p. The benchmark results indicate that this combo ranks in the 14th percentile of all tested combinations, making it a lower-tier performer for this specific multiplayer title, yet it remains viable for 1080p gaming with adjusted settings.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear and predictable pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases, with the most dramatic drop occurring between 1080p and 4K. At 1080p with High settings, the combo achieves an average of 77 FPS, but this falls to 51 FPS at 1440p and then plummets to 28 FPS at 4K—a 64% reduction from 1080p to 4K. This steep decline indicates that the GTX 1660 Ti's 6 GB of GDDR6 memory and 288.0 GB/s bandwidth become the limiting factor at higher pixel counts, as the GPU is forced to render significantly more pixels without a corresponding increase in processing power.

The scaling pattern is consistent across all settings presets. At Low settings, the frame rate drops from 122 FPS at 1080p to 81 FPS at 1440p and 45 FPS at 4K. Medium settings follow a similar trajectory: 97 FPS at 1080p, 64 FPS at 1440p, and 35 FPS at 4K. Ultra settings show the most severe degradation, falling from 60 FPS at 1080p to 39 FPS at 1440p and 22 FPS at 4K. This consistent proportional decline across presets suggests that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at 1440p and beyond, while the Ryzen 5 5500's six cores and 12 threads are sufficient to feed the graphics card at 1080p.

The gap between Low and Ultra settings at each resolution further confirms the GPU-bound nature of this configuration. At 1080p, the difference between Low (122 FPS) and Ultra (60 FPS) is 62 FPS, representing a 51% performance hit for maximum visual quality. At 4K, the same comparison shows a reduction from 45 FPS to 22 FPS—again roughly a 51% drop. This proportional relationship indicates that the GPU is consistently the limiting component regardless of resolution, as the CPU overhead for different settings does not create a meaningful bottleneck.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the benchmark database, this combination of AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti ranks 3202 out of 3707 tested combos for Fivem, placing it in the bottom 14% of all configurations. This low ranking is somewhat surprising given the individual component specifications, but it reflects the demanding nature of Fivem's multiplayer environments, which can stress both CPU and GPU resources simultaneously.

The CPU itself holds a respectable 73rd percentile ranking among all processors, with an average benchmark score of 19593. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 (scoring 19617, a 0.1% difference), Intel Core i5-12500 (19668, 0.4% higher), Intel Core i7-10700F (19499, 0.5% lower), and Intel Core i5-11600KF (19723, 0.7% higher). These tight margins indicate that the Ryzen 5 5500 is competitive within its performance class, yet the overall combo ranking suffers due to the GPU's limitations.

The GPU, by contrast, sits at only the 41st percentile among all graphics cards, with an average benchmark score of 7723. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon 540 (7673, 0.7% lower), AMD Radeon Pro WX 3100 (7580, 1.9% lower), AMD Radeon R7 250 (7557, 2.2% lower), and Intel Arc A310 (7550, 2.3% lower). This places the GTX 1660 Ti in the lower-middle tier of graphics hardware, explaining why the combo struggles to achieve higher rankings in Fivem—the GPU's performance ceiling limits the overall system despite the capable CPU.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti's specifications directly explain the measured FPS results. With 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, the card offers 288.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The base clock runs at 1500 MHz with a boost clock of 1770 MHz, while memory operates at 1500 MHz (12 Gbps effective). These characteristics position the card as a 1080p-oriented solution, which aligns perfectly with the measured data showing playable frame rates at that resolution.

The card's Turing architecture, built on a 12 nm process at TSMC, includes 1536 shading units, 96 texture mapping units, and 48 render output units. This configuration yields a pixel rate of 84.96 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 169.9 GTexel/s, with FP32 performance of 5.437 TFLOPS. These specifications are modest by modern standards, and the 4K results confirm that the GPU lacks the raw throughput needed for high-resolution gaming—the 28 FPS average at 4K High settings falls well below the 60 FPS threshold generally considered smooth.

The 6 GB VRAM capacity is also a contributing factor to the performance scaling. While Fivem may not require massive texture budgets, the combination of high resolution and Ultra settings can push memory usage, potentially causing the card to exceed its 6 GB allocation. The data shows that at 4K Ultra, the combo manages only 22 FPS, suggesting that both memory capacity and bandwidth are strained. The card's DirectX 12 (12_1) and Vulkan 1.4 API support ensure modern compatibility, but the underlying hardware limitations remain the primary constraint.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend heavily on the target resolution. At 1080p, the High preset provides the best balance of visual quality and performance, delivering 77 FPS on average—smoothly playable for most users. The Medium preset offers a substantial boost to 97 FPS with only a modest reduction in visual fidelity, making it the recommended choice for players who prioritize frame rate stability in fast-paced multiplayer scenarios.

For 1440p gaming, the Low preset is the only viable option for consistent smoothness, achieving 81 FPS. The Medium preset drops to 64 FPS, which remains playable but may exhibit noticeable stutter in crowded areas, while High falls to 51 FPS and Ultra to 39 FPS—both below the ideal threshold for competitive play. At 4K, no preset achieves a playable frame rate; even Low yields only 45 FPS, and all other settings fall below 35 FPS, making 4K gaming impractical with this hardware.

The data suggests that 1080p with Medium settings offers the most favorable experience, as the 97 FPS average with a minimum of 82 FPS and maximum of 111 FPS provides excellent consistency. Players who prefer higher visual quality can opt for High at 77 FPS, while those seeking maximum smoothness can select Low at 122 FPS. The Ultra preset at 60 FPS is technically playable but offers diminishing returns given the significant performance cost relative to High.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the benchmark results show a clear progression across settings. Low settings produce the highest average at 122 FPS, followed by Medium at 97 FPS (with a minimum of 82 and maximum of 111), High at 77 FPS, and Ultra at 60 FPS. The spread of 62 FPS between the lowest and highest presets demonstrates the GPU's sensitivity to graphical complexity at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance drops become more pronounced. Low settings maintain a respectable 81 FPS, while Medium averages 64 FPS (ranging from 54 to 73). High falls to 51 FPS, and Ultra drops to 39 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra narrows to 42 FPS, indicating that resolution scaling is beginning to dominate the performance equation.

At 3840x2160, the results are consistently low across all presets. Low settings achieve 45 FPS, Medium averages 35 FPS (with a minimum of 30 and maximum of 41), High manages 28 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 22 FPS. The range between Low and Ultra is only 23 FPS, confirming that the GPU is saturated at this resolution regardless of settings. The minimum FPS values available for Medium settings show that even the lower bound remains above 30 FPS at 1440p, while at 4K the minimum dips to 30 FPS, indicating occasional stutter.

FAQ

Q: Is this combo capable of 60 FPS gaming in Fivem?

A: At 1080p, yes—the High preset achieves 77 FPS and Medium reaches 97 FPS. At 1440p, only Low settings (81 FPS) exceed 60 FPS, while Medium drops to 64 FPS. At 4K, no preset reaches 60 FPS, with the highest being Low at 45 FPS.

Q: What is the best resolution to use with this hardware?

A: The data indicates that 1080p is the optimal resolution, as all four settings presets deliver playable frame rates ranging from 60 FPS at Ultra to 122 FPS at Low. 1440p is only viable with Low settings, and 4K is not recommended given that all presets fall below 45 FPS.

Q: How does the GTX 1660 Ti compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score of 7723 places it just ahead of the AMD Radeon 540 (7673, 0.7% higher), AMD Radeon Pro WX 3100 (7580, 1.9% higher), AMD Radeon R7 250 (7557, 2.2% higher), and Intel Arc A310 (7550, 2.3% higher). This indicates the card is only marginally faster than its closest competitors.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU in this game?

A: The benchmark data suggests the CPU is not the limiting factor. The Ryzen 5 5500 ranks in the 73rd percentile among all CPUs, and the consistent frame rate scaling across resolutions indicates GPU-bound performance. At 1080p, frame rates scale proportionally with settings, suggesting the CPU has sufficient headroom.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1440p with Medium settings?

A: The measured data shows an average of 64 FPS at 1440p Medium, with a minimum of 54 FPS and maximum of 73 FPS. This is playable but may experience occasional dips below 60 FPS in demanding scenes.

Q: Is the 6 GB VRAM sufficient for Fivem?

A: The data suggests that 6 GB is adequate at 1080p and 1440p, as the card maintains consistent performance across settings. However, at 4K, the steep performance drops across all presets indicate that both VRAM capacity and memory bandwidth are insufficient for high-resolution play.