Fivem

Fivem, a multiplayer modification platform built on Grand Theft Auto V, presents a unique benchmarking challenge due to its heavy reliance on server-side scripting and CPU-bound gameplay. The measured performance of the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 reveals a configuration where the processor's cache and core configuration are often the primary determinants of frame rates, particularly at lower resolutions. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS data to understand the scaling characteristics and the respective roles of the CPU and GPU in this specific title.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for this combo in Fivem demonstrates classic CPU-bound behavior, where the frame rate is heavily influenced by resolution only up to a certain point. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 258 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 at Low settings, the average drops to 224 FPS, a 13% reduction. However, the most dramatic scaling occurs when moving from 1440p to 4K. At 3840x2160 with Low settings, the average FPS falls to 138, representing a 38% drop from the 1440p figure. This pattern indicates that while the game is heavily CPU-dependent, the GPU begins to become a significant limiting factor at higher resolutions, even on Low settings.

The scaling pattern changes with higher graphical presets. With High settings, the progression from 1080p (218 FPS) to 1440p (157 FPS) is a 28% decrease, and then from 1440p to 4K (87 FPS) is a further 45% decrease. This shows that as the graphical load increases, the GPU's workload grows, making the resolution scaling more pronounced. The Ultra preset shows the steepest decline, with a 34% drop from 1080p (185 FPS) to 1440p (122 FPS), and a further 45% drop to 4K (67 FPS). These figures suggest that at 1080p and 1440p, the CPU is likely the bottleneck, preventing the GPU from reaching its full potential, but at 4K, the GPU's rendering load becomes the dominant constraint, especially with higher settings.

The data indicates that the transition from 1080p to 1440p is relatively smooth for the CPU, but the jump to 4K introduces a much heavier load on the GPU. For instance, at Low settings, the 1080p to 1440p delta is 34 FPS, while the 1440p to 4K delta is 86 FPS. This non-linear scaling is a clear indicator of a shift in the bottleneck. At 1080p and 1440p Low, the CPU is likely saturating its single-thread performance, limiting the frame rate. At 4K, even with Low settings, the RTX 5090's rendering capabilities are taxed enough that the frame rate becomes more dependent on its performance.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, with a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz. Its most defining feature is the large 96 MB of shared L3 cache, which is a hallmark of the X3D series. In Fivem, a game known for its complex scripts and asset streaming, this large cache is likely a critical asset. The benchmark results show that this CPU has a Passmark single-thread score of 2941 and a multi-thread score of 20363. The game's performance at lower resolutions, where the CPU is the bottleneck, suggests that the 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient for the game's threading model, but the single-thread performance is the crucial factor.

The measured FPS at 1080p Low (258 FPS) and 1080p Medium (237 FPS) are remarkably high, indicating that the CPU is capable of feeding the RTX 5090 with a substantial amount of work. The small difference between Low and Medium presets at the same resolution further reinforces that the CPU is the primary limiter in these scenarios. The CPU's performance relative to its nearest rivals, as indicated by the Passmark average benchmark score of 37018, places it in a competitive position. It is 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and the Intel Core Ultra 5 225, and only 0.2% behind the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450. This suggests that in CPU-bound scenarios, the 5500X3D should perform on par with these other processors.

The CPU's architecture and cache configuration appear to be well-suited for Fivem. The 96 MB L3 cache likely helps to reduce memory latency and improve the efficiency of the game's data-heavy tasks. It's important to note that the CPU is not unlocked for overclocking (multiplierUnlocked: false), meaning users must rely on its stock performance. The data shows that the CPU's performance is a key factor in achieving high frame rates in Fivem, particularly at 1080p and 1440p, where the GPU is not fully utilized. The benchmark results for the CPU show high scores in integer math (60033) and floating-point math (34511), which are typical of workloads that Fivem's server-side scripts and physics calculations might generate.

How This Combo Ranks

In the context of the benchmark database, this specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 achieves a combo rank of 177 out of 3005 tested combinations in Fivem. This places it in the top 5.9% of all tested systems, indicating a very strong overall performance level. The high rank is likely a result of the RTX 5090's immense graphical power, which helps to maintain high frame rates at 4K, and the CPU's strong cache and core performance, which prevents a severe bottleneck at lower resolutions.

However, the rank is not higher due to the CPU's relative weakness compared to the GPU. While the RTX 5090 is one of the most powerful GPUs available (92nd percentile vs all GPUs), the Ryzen 5 5500X3D is a more mid-range processor (85th percentile vs all CPUs). This mismatch means that in a game like Fivem, which is heavily CPU-dependent, the full potential of the RTX 5090 is not realized at lower resolutions. The data shows that at 1080p and 1440p, the frame rates are high, but a system with a more powerful CPU and the same GPU might achieve even higher scores, pushing the combo rank further up. The rank of 177 out of 3005 shows that this is an excellent pairing, but not the absolute top-tier, likely due to the CPU being the limiting factor.

The GPU's nearest rivals in the benchmark database include the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB, which it leads by 0.3%, and the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT, which it is 1.1% ahead of. This data confirms that the RTX 5090 is a top-tier performer, and its inclusion in this combo is the primary reason for the high rank. The CPU's nearest rivals are all within 0.3% of its average benchmark score, showing that the processor is a solid, competitive choice, but not an outlier in performance. The combination of a high-end GPU with a mid-range CPU results in a system that is very fast, but the CPU prevents it from being the absolute fastest.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a detailed view of performance across different resolutions and settings.

• 1920x1080 (1080p): At Low settings, the combo averages 258 FPS. With Medium settings, the average is 237 FPS, with a minimum of 201 FPS and a maximum of 272 FPS. The High preset averages 218 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 185 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 73 FPS, showing that the CPU is the primary driver at this resolution, as the GPU has enough headroom to handle all presets without a massive frame rate hit.

• 2560x1440 (1440p): Low settings produce an average of 224 FPS. The Medium preset averages 196 FPS, with a minimum of 166 FPS and a maximum of 225 FPS. High settings average 157 FPS, while Ultra settings drop to 122 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 102 FPS, indicating that the GPU is starting to become more involved, but the CPU still plays a significant role in maintaining high frame rates.

• 3840x2160 (4K): Low settings yield an average of 138 FPS. Medium settings average 109 FPS, with a minimum of 92 FPS and a maximum of 125 FPS. The High preset averages 87 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 67 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 71 FPS, but the absolute values are much lower than at other resolutions. This demonstrates that at 4K, the GPU is the primary bottleneck, as even the RTX 5090 struggles to maintain extremely high frame rates with the game's demanding rendering load.

The data reveals a clear trend: as resolution increases, the frame rate drops, but the rate of the drop is more pronounced at higher settings. For example, from 1080p Low to 4K Low, there is a 120 FPS drop (46.5%). From 1080p Ultra to 4K Ultra, there is a 118 FPS drop (63.8%). This shows that the GPU's workload is amplified by both resolution and settings, and the CPU's ability to keep up becomes less relevant as the GPU becomes the primary constraint.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is a flagship graphics card based on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture, featuring the GB202 chip. It has 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, providing a massive 1.79 TB/s of memory bandwidth. The card's boost clock is 2407 MHz, and it has 21760 shading units, 680 texture mapping units, and 176 ROPs. These specifications make it an extraordinarily powerful GPU, placing it in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs in the benchmark database.

In Fivem, the GPU's role is primarily to render the game's world and handle the graphical effects. The measured data shows that at 4K resolution, the GPU's performance is the deciding factor. The difference between 4K Low (138 FPS) and 4K Ultra (67 FPS) is 71 FPS, demonstrating the significant impact of graphical settings on the GPU's workload. The RTX 5090's high memory bandwidth is beneficial for streaming in high-resolution textures, and its 32 GB of VRAM ensures that there is no memory capacity limitation at any tested setting.

The GPU's benchmark scores are impressive, with a Passmark G3D score of 39650 and a compute score of 26756. However, its performance in Fivem is constrained by the CPU at lower resolutions. At 1080p and 1440p, the frame rates are high, but the GPU is not being fully utilized. The fact that the combo rank is 177 out of 3005, despite the GPU's top-tier performance, underscores the importance of the CPU in this game. The GPU's nearest rivals in the database, such as the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT, are significantly less powerful, yet the RTX 5090's advantage in Fivem is limited by the CPU's ability to feed it data. The data suggests that the RTX 5090 is a powerful component that excels at 4K, but in Fivem, its full potential is only realized when the CPU can keep up.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to play this game with this combo for the highest frame rate?

A: Based on the measured data, 1920x1080 with Low settings provides the highest average frame rate at 258 FPS. For a balance of quality and speed, 2560x1440 with High settings offers 157 FPS, which is still very smooth.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the main bottleneck in Fivem with this configuration?

A: The data indicates that at 1920x1080 and 2560x1440, the CPU is the primary bottleneck, as frame rates are high and vary little with settings. At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, especially at High and Ultra settings where frame rates drop significantly.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested systems?

A: This combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 ranks 177th out of 3005 tested combos in Fivem, placing it in the top 5.9% of all systems tested.

Q: What is the impact of the CPU's large cache on performance?

A: The Ryzen 5 5500X3D has 96 MB of shared L3 cache, which is likely beneficial for Fivem's data-intensive scripts. The CPU's high performance at 1080p (258 FPS on Low) suggests that the cache helps in maintaining high frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios.

Q: How much VRAM is used at 4K Ultra settings?

A: The GPU has 32 GB of VRAM, and the measured data shows that the game runs at 67 FPS at 4K Ultra, indicating that the memory capacity is sufficient. The data does not specify the exact VRAM usage, but the high capacity ensures no memory-related performance issues.

Q: Is the RTX 5090's performance in Fivem limited by the CPU?

A: Yes, at 1080p and 1440p, the frame rates are high but are likely capped by the CPU's single-thread performance. The RTX 5090's full potential is not realized until the resolution is increased to 4K, where the GPU workload becomes more demanding.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the user's priority of frame rate versus visual fidelity. For players with a high-refresh-rate 1080p monitor (240Hz+), the Low preset at 1920x1080 provides an average of 258 FPS, which will fully utilize the monitor's capabilities. However, the Medium preset at 237 FPS is a better choice for visual quality, as it offers a slight improvement in rendering while still maintaining a very high frame rate that exceeds most 144Hz monitors' refresh rates.

For 1440p users, the Medium preset at 2560x1440 offers an excellent balance, with an average of 196 FPS and a minimum of 166 FPS, ensuring a smooth experience on high-refresh-rate displays. The High preset at 157 FPS is also a solid option for those who prefer better graphics, but it comes with a 39 FPS reduction compared to Medium. At 4K, the Low preset is the most viable for high frame rates, averaging 138 FPS, which is suitable for 120Hz displays. The Medium preset at 109 FPS is a good compromise for 4K, but the High and Ultra presets (87 FPS and 67 FPS, respectively) may be preferable for users with 60Hz displays who want the best visual experience.

The data shows that the sweet spot for this combo is the Medium preset at either 1080p or 1440p. It provides a substantial improvement in visual quality over Low, while the frame rate penalty is relatively small (21 FPS at 1080p, 28 FPS at 1440p) compared to the larger drops seen when moving to High or Ultra. At 4K, the Medium preset is also a strong recommendation, as it offers a 22 FPS advantage over High, which is a significant difference for maintaining a smooth frame rate. Ultimately, users with high-refresh-rate monitors should prioritize the Medium preset at 1080p or 1440p, while those with 4K displays should consider Low or Medium to maintain playable frame rates.