Fivem

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D in Fivem produces a dataset dominated by the CPU's limits at lower resolutions, while the GPU’s immense headroom becomes apparent only at 4K. The measured frames per second (FPS) across all settings and resolutions reveal a configuration where the 6-core processor dictates performance in most scenarios, but the 32 GB graphics card ensures that even the heaviest preset remains playable at 4K. This analysis walks through the measured data to determine the optimal settings, explain the scaling behavior, and contextualize the component roles within this specific multiplayer title.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data indicates that the High preset at 2560x1440 offers the best balance of visual fidelity and performance for this combination. At this setting, the system delivers an average of 167 FPS, which is well above the 144 Hz refresh rate common on high-end monitors, while the jump from Medium (209 FPS) to High (167 FPS) represents a significant visual upgrade for a 42 FPS cost. Pushing further to Ultra at the same resolution drops the average to 130 FPS, which remains playable but begins to sacrifice the fluidity that the 5090 D is capable of providing.

For players prioritizing maximum frame rates, the Low preset at 1920x1080 is the clear choice, hitting an average of 270 FPS. This is the highest measured average in the entire dataset, and it demonstrates that the configuration can easily drive high-refresh-rate 1080p panels in Fivem. However, the data shows diminishing returns at 1080p: the difference between Low (270 FPS) and High (228 FPS) is only 42 FPS, while the visual quality improvement is substantial. The Medium preset at 1080p (248 FPS) is a strong middle ground, but High at 1440p provides a better overall experience because the resolution increase is more impactful than the settings bump at 1080p.

At 4K, the Medium preset is the recommended choice, as it is the only 4K setting with a full set of measured data (average 116 FPS, minimum 99 FPS, maximum 133 FPS). The High preset at 4K (93 FPS) is acceptable for slower-paced gameplay, but the Medium preset’s minimum of 99 FPS ensures that frame pacing stays consistent. The Ultra preset at 4K (72 FPS) is fundamentally limited by the CPU, and the Low preset (147 FPS) sacrifices too much visual quality for a frame rate that the 1440p High setting already surpasses with better image quality. Therefore, the data supports 2560x1440 High as the optimal configuration, with 3840x2160 Medium as the fallback for users who prioritize resolution over raw frame rate.

FAQ

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 bottleneck the RTX 5090 D in Fivem at 1080p?

A: Yes, the data strongly suggests a CPU bottleneck at 1080p. The average FPS at 1920x1080 ranges from 197 (Ultra) to 270 (Low), but the GPU is capable of far higher frame rates based on its 92nd percentile ranking among all GPUs. The fact that the 1080p Low preset (270 FPS) is only 15% faster than the 1080p Ultra preset (197 FPS) indicates that the 6-core, 12-thread processor is the limiting factor, as the GPU has ample headroom to render more frames if the CPU could feed it.

Q: What is the best preset for competitive play in Fivem with this hardware?

A: For competitive play, the Low preset at 2560x1440 is the optimal choice, delivering an average of 235 FPS. This is 5% faster than the High preset at 1440p (167 FPS) and 13% faster than the Medium preset at the same resolution (209 FPS). While the 1080p Low preset (270 FPS) offers a higher average, the resolution increase to 1440p provides better visibility for spotting enemies, and the 235 FPS average is well above the refresh rate of most high-end monitors.

Q: How does the RTX 5090 D's 32 GB of VRAM affect Fivem performance?

A: The 32 GB of GDDR7 memory is not a limiting factor in any of the measured scenarios. Fivem is not a VRAM-intensive title at the settings tested, and the data shows that the GPU's memory bandwidth of 1.79 TB/s is more than sufficient for the asset streaming typical of multiplayer servers. The bottleneck at lower resolutions is the CPU, not the GPU's memory capacity or bandwidth.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 5 5500's 16 MB of L3 cache sufficient for Fivem?

A: The benchmark results indicate that the CPU's cache configuration contributes to its overall 73rd percentile ranking among all CPUs. While the 16 MB of L3 cache is smaller than what higher-tier 5000-series chips offer, the processor still achieves a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 16,429 and a single-core score of 2,319. In Fivem, the CPU's single-thread performance is more critical, and the data shows that the processor can maintain playable frame rates, though it caps the maximum FPS at lower resolutions.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 4K with this setup?

A: At 3840x2160, the measured averages range from 72 FPS (Ultra) to 147 FPS (Low). The Medium preset delivers an average of 116 FPS with a minimum of 99 FPS, making it the most consistent option for 4K gaming. The High preset (93 FPS) is also viable, but the Ultra preset (72 FPS) approaches the lower boundary of smooth gameplay for fast-paced multiplayer.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested configurations in Fivem?

A: This specific combination ranks 118th out of 3,005 tested combos in Fivem, placing it in the top 4% of all configurations. This high ranking is primarily due to the RTX 5090 D's exceptional performance, as the GPU ranks in the 92nd percentile among all GPUs, while the CPU ranks in the 73rd percentile among all CPUs.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 reveals a clear transition from CPU-bound to GPU-bound performance. At 1920x1080, the average FPS across all settings is 235.75 (calculated from 270, 248, 228, and 197). Moving to 2560x1440, the average drops to 185.25 (235, 209, 167, and 130), representing a 21.4% decrease. From 1440p to 4K, the average falls to 107 (147, 116, 93, and 72), a 42.2% decrease. The scaling pattern is non-linear: the 1080p to 1440p drop is modest because the CPU remains the primary limiter, while the 1440p to 4K drop is severe because the GPU’s rendering load increases by 2.25 times, and the CPU bottleneck begins to ease.

The data shows that at 1080p, the difference between Low (270 FPS) and Ultra (197 FPS) is 73 FPS, or 27%. At 1440p, this gap narrows to 105 FPS (235 vs 130), or 44.7%. At 4K, the gap widens to 75 FPS (147 vs 72), or 51%. This widening gap with increasing resolution indicates that the GPU becomes more influential at higher resolutions. The RTX 5090 D’s 104.8 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 1.79 TB/s of memory bandwidth are the key factors enabling 4K performance, but the CPU’s single-thread score of 836 in 3DMark limits the absolute ceiling at lower resolutions.

At 1080p, the CPU is clearly the limiting component. The GPU is capable of far higher frame rates, as evidenced by its 92nd percentile ranking and the fact that the 1080p Low preset (270 FPS) is the highest measured value. The 6-core, 12-thread processor’s 3.60 GHz base clock and 4.20 GHz boost clock are insufficient to feed the GPU enough frames at lower resolutions. At 4K, the GPU’s workload becomes the dominant factor, and the measured averages (72-147 FPS) reflect the graphics card’s raw power rather than the CPU’s limitations.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080: The Low preset produces the highest average at 270 FPS. The Medium preset averages 248 FPS, with a minimum of 210 FPS and a maximum of 285 FPS, showing tight frame pacing. The High preset averages 228 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 197 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 73 FPS, indicating that the CPU is the primary limiter, as the GPU would typically show a larger performance delta across these settings.

2560x1440: The Low preset averages 235 FPS. The Medium preset averages 209 FPS, with a minimum of 178 FPS and a maximum of 240 FPS. The High preset averages 167 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 130 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 105 FPS, which is larger than at 1080p, suggesting that the GPU is beginning to contribute more to the performance difference. The Medium preset’s minimum of 178 FPS ensures that even in demanding scenes, the frame rate stays above 144 Hz.

3840x2160: The Low preset averages 147 FPS. The Medium preset averages 116 FPS, with a minimum of 99 FPS and a maximum of 133 FPS. The High preset averages 93 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 72 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 75 FPS, and the Medium preset is the only one with complete min/max data, showing a minimum of 99 FPS that is crucial for maintaining smooth gameplay at 4K. The Ultra preset’s 72 FPS average is the lowest measured, but it remains playable for a multiplayer title.

How This Combo Ranks

This combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D ranks 118th out of 3,005 tested combos in Fivem, placing it in the top 3.9% of all configurations. This high ranking is driven by the GPU’s exceptional performance, as the RTX 5090 D ranks in the 92nd percentile among all GPUs. The CPU, ranking in the 73rd percentile among all CPUs, is the weaker component in this pairing, but it is still strong enough to place the combo in the top tier.

The GPU’s nearest rivals, based on average benchmark scores, include the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT (1.1% slower), AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT (1.6% faster), and NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe variants (2.1% and 2.4% faster). These rival comparisons show that the RTX 5090 D is competitive with high-end mobile and workstation GPUs, but its 92nd percentile ranking confirms it is among the best desktop graphics cards available. The CPU’s nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 (0.1% slower), Intel Core i5-12500 (0.4% slower), Intel Core i7-10700F (0.5% faster), and Intel Core i5-11600KF (0.7% slower), showing that the Ryzen 5 5500 is solidly mid-range in CPU performance.

In Fivem specifically, the combo’s rank of 118 out of 3,005 suggests that while the GPU is a top-tier part, the CPU holds the combo back from the very top positions. Combos with more powerful CPUs would likely achieve higher ranks, as the data shows that Fivem is heavily CPU-dependent at lower resolutions. The combo’s ranking is nevertheless impressive, placing it in the top 4% of all tested configurations.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. It features 16 MB of L3 cache, with 64 KB of L1 cache and 512 KB of L2 cache per core. The processor is built on TSMC’s 7 nm process and supports DDR4 memory with a dual-channel bus, providing 51.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth. Its 65 W TDP and unlocked multiplier make it a versatile desktop chip.

In Fivem, the CPU’s role is critical at lower resolutions. The measured FPS at 1080p (197-270 FPS) and 1440p (130-235 FPS) are limited by the processor’s single-thread performance, which is reflected in its 3DMark single-thread score of 836 and Geekbench single-core score of 1,730. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 16,429 and multicore score of 6,900 in R20 show that the CPU has adequate multi-threaded performance, but Fivem’s multiplayer nature often relies on a few heavily loaded threads.

The CPU’s 73rd percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 19,593, places it in the upper mid-range. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 (0.1% slower), Intel Core i5-12500 (0.4% slower), Intel Core i7-10700F (0.5% faster), and Intel Core i5-11600KF (0.7% slower). These rivals show that the Ryzen 5 5500 is competitive with mainstream 6-core and 8-core processors from both AMD and Intel. The data indicates that the CPU is the bottleneck in this combo at 1080p and 1440p, as the GPU’s performance headroom is not fully utilized.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is a flagship graphics card based on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture, featuring 21,760 shading units, 680 TMUs, and 176 ROPs. It operates at a base clock of 2017 MHz and a boost clock of 2407 MHz, with 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, providing 1.79 TB/s of memory bandwidth. The GPU’s 104.8 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 423.6 GPixel/s pixel rate are among the highest measured, contributing to its 92nd percentile ranking among all GPUs.

In Fivem, the GPU’s role becomes dominant only at 4K resolution. At 1080p and 1440p, the GPU is underutilized due to the CPU bottleneck, but the measured FPS still benefits from the GPU’s raw power. At 4K, the GPU’s 32 GB of VRAM and massive memory bandwidth ensure that even the Ultra preset (72 FPS) remains playable, while the Medium preset (116 FPS) provides a smooth experience. The GPU’s 92nd percentile ranking is supported by its Passmark G3D score of 44,065 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 14,326, which place it among the fastest graphics cards available.

The GPU’s nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT (1.1% slower), AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT (1.6% faster), and NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe variants (2.1% and 2.4% faster). These comparisons show that the RTX 5090 D is competitive with high-end mobile GPUs and workstation cards, but its desktop-oriented design with a 575 W TDP and 950 W suggested PSU makes it a top-tier choice for gaming. The data shows that the GPU is not the limiting factor in Fivem until 4K, where its performance is sufficient to maintain high frame rates across all presets.