Fivem

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER lands at rank 1591 out of 1792 tested combinations in Fivem. That places this pairing in the 11th percentile of all tested combos, meaning roughly 89% of configurations deliver higher average frame rates in this multiplayer title. The ranking reflects a significant bottleneck scenario: the CPU is far more capable than the GPU, and Fivem's engine leans heavily on the graphics card at higher settings.

Looking at the CPU's broader benchmark standing, the Ryzen 5 8400F sits at the 82nd percentile among all processors, with an average benchmark score of 25064. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X, scores 25057 — a delta of 0%. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 is 0.1% behind, and the AMD EPYC 9474F is 0.2% behind. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F trails by just 0.3%. This tells us the CPU is not the limiting factor in most scenarios; it has ample headroom to push higher frame rates if the GPU could keep up.

The GPU, meanwhile, sits at the 55th percentile among all graphics cards, with an average benchmark score of 14286. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX Vega 11, scores 14314 — a delta of -0.2%. The Intel Iris Xe MAX Graphics matches that -0.2% delta, while the AMD Radeon Vega 11 is 0.5% behind and the AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT trails by 0.7%. The GTX 1660 SUPER is essentially at parity with these integrated and entry-level discrete solutions in aggregate benchmarks, which explains why the combo ranks so low for a game that scales with GPU throughput.

The data shows a clear mismatch. The CPU's multithreaded scores — Cinebench R23 multicore at 20851, PassMark multithread at 24530 — are strong for a 6-core, 12-thread part. But the GPU's PassMark G3D score of 12699 and 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1278 indicate a graphics processor that struggles to feed high-refresh displays in Fivem's open-world multiplayer environments.

GPU Role

The GTX 1660 SUPER brings 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering 336.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The memory clock runs at 1750 MHz, which translates to 14 Gbps effective. The core operates between a 1530 MHz base and 1785 MHz boost clock. These specifications place it firmly in the entry-level segment of the current graphics market, despite its Turing architecture and 12 nm process node.

In Fivem, the GPU's role is dominant. The measured FPS data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 123 FPS average, but at 1080p Ultra, that drops to 62.3 FPS — a 49% reduction from simply raising settings. This is a GPU-bound pattern. The CPU's single-thread performance (3DMark single-thread score of 951, PassMark single-thread of 3684) is more than sufficient for the game's simulation logic; the graphics card's shading units (1408) and texture mapping units (88) are what determine the ceiling.

The GPU's pixel rate of 85.68 GPixel/s and texture rate of 157.1 GTexel/s are modest figures. In a game like Fivem, which features dense urban environments with many dynamic objects and player models, texture fill rate becomes critical. The 48 ROPs also limit anti-aliasing and post-processing performance at higher resolutions. The 6 GB VRAM capacity is adequate for 1080p, but at 4K with Ultra settings, the 22.8 FPS average suggests the memory bus and bandwidth are being saturated.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and consistent across all settings. At Low settings, the combo delivers 123 FPS at 1080p, 79.4 FPS at 1440p, and 47.6 FPS at 4K. That represents a 35% drop from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 40% drop from 1440p to 4K. At High settings, the progression is 76.1 FPS at 1080p, 49.1 FPS at 1440p, and 26.4 FPS at 4K.

This scaling pattern reveals the limiting component clearly. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect similar FPS across resolutions at the same settings, since the CPU's workload doesn't change with resolution. Instead, the FPS falls by roughly half from 1080p to 4K at every settings level. The GPU's rendering pipeline — its 192-bit memory bus and 336.0 GB/s bandwidth — cannot sustain the pixel throughput required at 4K.

The delta between Low and Ultra settings also widens at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the gap between Low (123 FPS) and Ultra (62.3 FPS) is 60.7 FPS. At 4K, the gap narrows to 24.8 FPS (47.6 vs 22.8). This is counterintuitive until you realize that at 4K, even Low settings overwhelm the GPU, so the additional load from Ultra has diminishing absolute impact. The GPU is the primary constraint across the board, but it becomes the exclusive constraint as resolution climbs.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers playable frame rates across all settings. Low settings produce an average of 123 FPS, which is smooth for competitive multiplayer. Medium yields 94.8 FPS, still well above the 60 FPS threshold. High drops to 76.1 FPS, and Ultra falls to 62.3 FPS. The 1080p results are the only resolution where this combo consistently maintains 60+ FPS, and only at Medium and below does it comfortably exceed 90 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance declines noticeably. Low settings average 79.4 FPS, which remains playable. Medium drops to 65.4 FPS, and High falls to 49.1 FPS. Ultra is the weakest at 38.6 FPS. The data shows that 1440p is only viable at Low or Medium settings for a smooth experience; High and Ultra will introduce visible stutter in busy Fivem servers.

At 3840x2160, the combo struggles. Low settings average 47.6 FPS, which is borderline. Medium drops to 37.3 FPS, High to 26.4 FPS, and Ultra to 22.8 FPS. None of these results are suitable for a smooth multiplayer experience. The 4K data confirms that the GTX 1660 SUPER's 6 GB VRAM and 192-bit memory bus are insufficient for this resolution in Fivem, regardless of settings.

The pattern across all resolutions is consistent: Low to Medium provides a significant FPS boost, while High to Ultra incurs steep penalties. At 1080p, the jump from Low to Medium costs 28.2 FPS; from Medium to High costs 18.7 FPS; and from High to Ultra costs 13.8 FPS. This diminishing penalty at higher settings suggests the GPU is already near its limits even at Medium, and the additional load from Ultra settings has less relative impact.

FAQ

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F or the GTX 1660 SUPER the bottleneck in Fivem?

A: The GPU is the bottleneck. The CPU ranks at the 82nd percentile among all processors with an average score of 25064, while the GPU ranks at the 55th percentile with an average score of 14286. The FPS drops by roughly half from 1080p to 4K at every settings level, which indicates GPU-bound performance.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1080p gaming with this combo?

A: Medium settings deliver 94.8 FPS on average, which is the sweet spot between visual quality and smoothness. Low settings push to 123 FPS, but Ultra falls to 62.3 FPS and High sits at 76.1 FPS. Medium offers the best balance for multiplayer play.

Q: Can this combo handle 1440p gaming in Fivem?

A: It can, but only at Low or Medium settings. Low averages 79.4 FPS and Medium averages 65.4 FPS. High drops to 49.1 FPS and Ultra to 38.6 FPS, which will feel choppy in busy multiplayer environments.

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

A: The GPU's average benchmark score of 14286 is essentially tied with the AMD Radeon RX Vega 11 (14314, -0.2%), Intel Iris Xe MAX Graphics (14315, -0.2%), AMD Radeon Vega 11 (14352, -0.5%), and AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT (14389, -0.7%). It is not meaningfully faster than any of these alternatives.

Q: What FPS can I expect at 4K with this combo?

A: The best 4K result is 47.6 FPS at Low settings. Medium averages 37.3 FPS, High averages 26.4 FPS, and Ultra averages 22.8 FPS. None of these are ideal for multiplayer, but Low settings are marginally playable.

Q: Does the CPU's strong benchmark performance translate to better FPS in Fivem?

A: No. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 20851 and PassMark multithread of 24530 are strong, but Fivem's FPS is limited by the GPU. The combo ranks 1591 out of 1792 tested combinations, indicating that the CPU's headroom cannot be utilized due to the graphics card's constraints.