Fivem

Fivem, a multiplayer modification platform, presents a unique performance profile for the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination. The measured data reveals a system that scales predictably with resolution, with the most substantial frame rate gains occurring when graphical settings are lowered, particularly at higher resolutions. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS across all tested configurations, examining the roles of the CPU and GPU under this specific workload.

Resolution Scaling

The transition from 1080p to 4K reveals a significant shift in system bottleneck. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo achieves an average of 118.2 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 at the same settings, the average drops to 76.4 FPS, a reduction of approximately 35%. The scaling continues to 3840x2160, where the average falls to 44.4 FPS, representing a 62% decrease from the 1080p result. This steep decline indicates that the RTX 4060 is being increasingly taxed as pixel count rises, a classic sign of GPU-bound performance at higher resolutions.

The data at Low settings paints an even clearer picture. At 1080p Low, the system delivers 189.9 FPS, which drops to 122.3 FPS at 1440p and 70.1 FPS at 4K. The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K at Low settings is roughly 63%, nearly identical to the High setting drop. This consistency across settings suggests that the resolution scaling is primarily a function of the GPU's rendering capabilities rather than a CPU limitation, which is consistent with the game's multiplayer nature where CPU load can be variable but the rendering pipeline remains the dominant cost at higher resolutions.

Interestingly, the gap between Medium and High settings is smaller than the gap between Low and Medium. At 1440p, the difference between Low (122.3 FPS) and Medium (96.7 FPS) is 25.6 FPS, while the difference between Medium and High (76.4 FPS) is 20.3 FPS. This non-linear scaling suggests that certain settings within the Medium preset have a disproportionate impact on GPU load, possibly related to shadow quality or draw distance, which are common performance hogs in open-world multiplayer environments.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, with its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, provides a bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s. This memory configuration is likely a defining factor in the 4K performance, where the card averages 44.4 FPS on High settings. The 8 GB capacity is adequate for most current titles at this resolution, but the 128-bit bus width limits the memory bandwidth available to the GPU's 3072 shading units. The boost clock of 2460 MHz and base clock of 1830 MHz are relatively high, which helps sustain performance, but the pixel rate of 118.1 GPixel/s and texture rate of 236.2 GTexel/s are the physical limits that the resolution scaling exposes.

The GPU's FP32 performance of 15.11 TFLOPS is substantial for a card in its class, yet the 4K Ultra result of 33 FPS shows that Fivem's Ultra preset pushes the card to its limits. The difference between High (44.4 FPS) and Ultra (33 FPS) at 4K is a 25.7% reduction, indicating that Ultra settings include features that heavily tax the GPU, such as advanced post-processing or higher-quality reflections. The RTX 4060's 24 RT cores and 96 tensor cores are present, but Fivem's rendering engine does not appear to leverage these heavily, as the performance scaling is more consistent with traditional rasterization load.

The GPU's 66th percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 23181, places it in the mid-range tier. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6600M, has an average score of 23321, which is 0.6% higher, while the Intel Arc B580 trails by 0.7%. This competitive positioning is reflected in the measured FPS, where the card delivers playable frame rates at 1440p but struggles to maintain 60 FPS at 4K on higher settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination holds the 1028th position out of 1792 tested combos in Fivem, placing it in the 57th percentile of all configurations. This ranking is notable because the individual components have higher percentiles (CPU at 79th, GPU at 66th), suggesting that Fivem's specific workload does not fully utilize the strengths of either component. The game's multiplayer nature often introduces CPU overhead from server-side calculations and player interactions, which can create a different bottleneck profile than synthetic benchmarks.

The CPU's nearest rival, the Intel Xeon D-1746TER, has an average score of 21635, a 0.6% delta from the Ryzen 5 5600's 21765. The GPU's nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6600M, scores 23321, which is 0.6% higher than the RTX 4060's 23181. These tight margins suggest that the combo's ranking is not due to one severely underperforming component, but rather the combination's overall balance in this game. The data indicates that while the CPU is capable of high-thread-count workloads, Fivem may not be heavily multi-threaded, leaving some of the 12 threads idle.

The rank of 1028 out of 1792 implies that many other combinations, potentially with higher-end GPUs or CPUs, achieve better performance in this game. However, the measured FPS at 1080p Medium (148 FPS) and High (118.2 FPS) show that this combo is well-suited for high-refresh-rate 1080p gaming, which is likely the target use case for this hardware pairing. The 4K Ultra result of 33 FPS, while technically playable, suggests that users seeking 4K experiences would need to compromise on settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Fivem?

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 provides the highest frame rates, with Low settings achieving 189.9 FPS and High settings at 118.2 FPS. At 2560x1440, High settings dip to 76.4 FPS, which is still playable, but the 1080p results offer a more comfortable margin above 60 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 compare to its nearest rivals in benchmark scores?

A: The RTX 4060 has an average benchmark score of 23181, which is 0.6% lower than the AMD Radeon RX 6600M (23321) and 0.7% higher than the Intel Arc B580 (23021). The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Ti scores 23338, which is 0.7% higher than the RTX 4060.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 5600 a bottleneck in this game?

A: The CPU's benchmark scores, such as a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 18309 and a single-core score of 2584, indicate strong performance. However, the combo rank of 1028 out of 1792 suggests that Fivem may not fully utilize the CPU's 12 threads, potentially leaving performance on the table.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160, Low settings average 70.1 FPS, while Ultra settings average 33 FPS. This represents a 52.9% reduction in frame rate, showing that Ultra settings impose a significant load on the GPU.

Q: Can this combo handle 1440p gaming at High settings?

A: Yes, the measured average of 76.4 FPS at 2560x1440 with High settings is above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The Medium preset offers a higher 96.7 FPS average, providing a good balance between visual quality and performance.

Q: How does the CPU's single-thread performance affect gaming?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600 achieves a 3dmark single-thread score of 882 and a Passmark single-thread score of 3256. These scores are competitive, and the measured FPS at 1080p Low (189.9 FPS) suggests that the CPU can keep up with the GPU's output at lower resolutions.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600, with its 6 cores and 12 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, operates at a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The 32 MB of shared L3 cache is a significant asset for gaming, as it reduces memory latency for frequently accessed data. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 18309 and single-core score of 2584 indicate strong all-around performance, with the single-core result being particularly relevant for Fivem's typical frame rendering.

The CPU's 79th percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 21765, places it above many rivals. Its nearest rival, the Intel Xeon D-1746TER, scores 21635, a 0.6% difference, while the AMD EPYC 9554P scores 21899, 0.6% higher. This tight grouping suggests that the Ryzen 5 5600 is well within the expected performance envelope for its class.

In Fivem, the CPU's role appears to be secondary to the GPU at higher resolutions, as evidenced by the steep FPS drops from 1080p to 4K. However, the 189.9 FPS result at 1080p Low demonstrates that the CPU can feed the GPU efficiently, ensuring that the RTX 4060 is not starved of data. The 12 threads handle the game's background tasks, such as server communication and physics calculations, without becoming a bottleneck at lower resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

For the best balance of visual quality and performance, the Medium preset at 2560x1440 is the standout choice, delivering an average of 96.7 FPS. This offers a 26.6% improvement over High settings at the same resolution (76.4 FPS) while maintaining a playable frame rate well above 60 FPS. At 1920x1080, the High preset at 118.2 FPS is excellent, but the Medium preset at 148 FPS provides a smoother experience, particularly for users with 144Hz monitors.

For 4K users, the Low preset at 70.1 FPS is the only configuration that consistently stays above 60 FPS, but the Medium preset at 53.7 FPS is still playable for less demanding scenarios. The Ultra preset is not recommended at any resolution above 1080p, as it drops to 59.1 FPS at 1440p and 33 FPS at 4K, which are below the threshold for smooth gameplay. The data suggests that Medium is the "sweet spot" for this combo, offering a balanced load on the GPU while keeping the CPU engaged.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured averages show a clear progression: Low at 189.9 FPS, Medium at 148 FPS, High at 118.2 FPS, and Ultra at 91.5 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium (41.9 FPS) is larger than the gap between Medium and High (29.8 FPS), indicating diminishing returns from the Medium to High transition.

At 2560x1440, the averages are: Low at 122.3 FPS, Medium at 96.7 FPS, High at 76.4 FPS, and Ultra at 59.1 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra is 51.7%, showing the increased GPU load at this resolution. The High setting remains above 60 FPS, making it a viable option.

At 3840x2160, the data reveals: Low at 70.1 FPS, Medium at 53.7 FPS, High at 44.4 FPS, and Ultra at 33 FPS. Only the Low preset achieves a playable average above 60 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra at 4K is 11.4 FPS, which is a 25.7% reduction, suggesting that Ultra settings include particularly demanding effects.

The overall pattern across all resolutions confirms that the RTX 4060 is the primary performance limiter in this combo, with the Ryzen 5 5600 providing sufficient CPU headroom. The measured FPS values indicate that this system is best suited for 1080p gaming with high refresh rates, or 1440p gaming with moderate settings adjustments.