Fivem

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER produces a distinctly CPU-bound experience in Fivem, with the data showing that the processor’s architecture carries the workload more effectively than the graphics card at most settings. The Ryzen 5 9600X is a 6-core, 12-thread Zen 5 part with a base clock of 3.90 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. It sits in the 85th percentile of all CPUs tested, with an average benchmark score of 28246. This places it marginally ahead of the Intel Core i5-13490F and AMD Ryzen 5 230, both of which score within 0.3% of the Ryzen, and slightly behind the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS and Intel Core i5-14500T, which lead by 0.4% and 0.5%, respectively. The single-thread performance is particularly strong, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3603 and a Geekbench single-core score of 3363, which is crucial for a multiplayer title like Fivem where server-side logic and entity updates often rely on a few heavily loaded threads.

The GTX 1660 SUPER, by contrast, is an older Turing-based part with 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering 336.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its boost clock is 1785 MHz, and it offers 5.027 TFLOPS of FP32 compute. The GPU’s average benchmark score of 14286 puts it in the 55th percentile of all GPUs, and its nearest rivals are all within 0.7% of its score: the AMD Radeon RX Vega 11 is 0.2% behind, the Intel Iris Xe MAX Graphics is 0.2% behind, the AMD Radeon Vega 11 is 0.5% behind, and the AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT is 0.7% behind. This suggests the 1660 SUPER is a mid-pack performer, but in Fivem, the bottleneck pattern is not uniform across resolutions. At 1080p and 1440p, the CPU’s strong single-core scores allow the system to push high frame rates, but at 4K, the GPU’s limited memory bandwidth and compute capacity become the primary constraint.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Ryzen 5 9600X’s architecture and clock speeds are the foundation of this combo’s performance in Fivem. With 6 cores and 12 threads, it is not a high-core-count part, but its boost clock of 5.40 GHz and 32 MB of shared L3 cache provide the low-latency responsiveness that multiplayer games often demand. The data shows that the CPU’s multi-threaded capabilities are solid, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 25525 and a Passmark multithread score of 30027, but the single-thread scores are where it excels relative to its rivals. The 3DMark single-thread score of 1253 and the Passmark single-thread score of 4570 indicate that the processor can handle the per-thread workloads that Fivem’s simulation and networking layers generate.

In practical terms, this CPU is rarely the limiting factor below 4K resolution. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 123.6 FPS, which is higher than any 1440p or 4K result, suggesting that the CPU is capable of feeding frames well beyond what the GPU can render at higher resolutions. The Ryzen’s 85th percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average score of 28246, places it in the upper tier, and its nearest rivals — all within 0.5% — confirm that it is a competitive mid-range to upper-mid-range processor. However, the gap between the CPU’s single-thread and multi-thread scores (e.g., 3DMark 2-thread score of 2456 versus max-thread score of 7590) shows that scaling is not linear, which aligns with a game that may not fully utilize all 12 threads. The 65W TDP and 4nm process node indicate efficiency, but the performance data is what matters: this CPU provides enough headroom to keep frame rates high until the GPU becomes the bottleneck.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The GTX 1660 SUPER’s role in this combo is defined by its 6 GB of GDDR6 memory and its 1785 MHz boost clock. With a memory bandwidth of 336.0 GB/s, it has enough throughput for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but the 4K results show a steep decline that points to VRAM capacity and fill rate limitations. The GPU’s average benchmark score of 14286 and its 55th percentile ranking indicate it is an average performer, and its nearest rivals — the RX Vega 11, Iris Xe MAX, and Vega 11 — are all within 0.5% of its score, making it a borderline entry-level to mid-range card in synthetic tests.

In Fivem, the GPU’s limitations become apparent as resolution increases. At 1080p Medium, the combo hits 98.4 FPS, but at 1440p Medium, that drops to 63.4 FPS, and at 4K Medium, it falls to 35.5 FPS. The pattern is consistent across all settings: the GPU cannot maintain playable frame rates at 4K, with the best 4K result being 44.5 FPS at Low settings. The GPU’s pixel rate of 85.68 GPixel/s and texture rate of 157.1 GTexel/s are modest figures, and the 6 GB VRAM is likely a constraint when textures and draw distances increase in a dense multiplayer environment. The ROP count of 48 and the 192-bit memory bus are further indicators that this card was designed for 1080p gaming, and the data confirms that it delivers playable performance there but struggles beyond.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data reveals a clear scaling pattern that identifies the GPU as the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. From 1080p to 1440p, the average FPS drops by roughly 30-40% across all settings. For example, at High settings, the score falls from 75.9 FPS at 1080p to 52.3 FPS at 1440p, a drop of 23.6 FPS. At Ultra settings, the drop is even steeper in relative terms: from 61.2 FPS to 36.3 FPS, a 40.7% reduction. This indicates that the GPU is already struggling to keep up with the increased pixel count at 1440p, but the CPU still has headroom.

The transition from 1440p to 4K is more severe, with High settings falling from 52.3 FPS to 31 FPS, and Ultra settings dropping from 36.3 FPS to 24.8 FPS. The 4K results are uniformly below 45 FPS, even at Low settings (44.5 FPS), which is a sign that the GTX 1660 SUPER’s 6 GB VRAM and memory bandwidth are insufficient for 4K rendering in this game. The scaling from Low to Ultra at any given resolution also shows the GPU’s limits: at 4K, the difference between Low (44.5 FPS) and Ultra (24.8 FPS) is 19.7 FPS, while at 1080p, the same comparison shows a drop from 123.6 FPS to 61.2 FPS, a 62.4 FPS difference. This suggests that at lower resolutions, the CPU can partially compensate for the GPU’s workload, but at 4K, the GPU is fully saturated and the CPU’s performance advantage is irrelevant. The data indicates that the limiting component shifts from CPU at 1080p to GPU at 1440p and 4K.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the Ryzen 5 9600X and GTX 1660 SUPER ranks 1555th out of 1792 tested combos in Fivem, placing it in the bottom 13% of all configurations. This ranking is surprising given the CPU’s strong benchmark scores, but it reflects the GPU’s average performance. The combo’s rank suggests that while the CPU is well above average (85th percentile), the GPU’s 55th percentile score drags the overall system down in a game that is more demanding on the graphics card at higher settings. The data shows that the combo is not competitive with systems using higher-tier GPUs, even if those systems have weaker CPUs.

The rank is particularly telling when compared to the individual component percentiles. The CPU’s nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i5-13490F and AMD Ryzen 5 230, have nearly identical average scores (28173 and 28164, respectively, versus 28246), so swapping the CPU for one of those would not change the combo’s ranking. Conversely, the GPU’s nearest rivals, including the AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT, have similar scores (14389 versus 14286), meaning the combo’s poor rank is not due to an outlier GPU but rather the inherent limitations of the GTX 1660 SUPER in this specific game. The 1555th rank out of 1792 indicates that the majority of tested combos outperform this pairing, likely due to more capable GPUs or better-balanced configurations.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its best performance. With Low settings, the average FPS is 123.6, which is the highest score across all resolutions and settings. Medium settings yield 98.4 FPS, High settings yield 75.9 FPS, and Ultra settings yield 61.2 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra is 62.4 FPS, showing a significant impact from graphics quality. These numbers are all playable, and the CPU’s strong single-thread performance is evident in the ability to exceed 60 FPS even at Ultra.

At 2560x1440, performance declines noticeably. Low settings produce 83.3 FPS, Medium produces 63.4 FPS, High produces 52.3 FPS, and Ultra drops to 36.3 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 47 FPS, and the Ultra result is below the 60 FPS threshold, indicating that the GPU is struggling with higher-quality settings at this resolution. The Medium setting is still playable, but the High and Ultra settings are marginal.

At 3840x2160, the combo is not viable for smooth gameplay. Low settings yield 44.5 FPS, Medium yields 35.5 FPS, High yields 31 FPS, and Ultra yields 24.8 FPS. All four results are below 45 FPS, and the Ultra result is below 25 FPS. The data shows that the GTX 1660 SUPER’s 6 GB VRAM and 336.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for 4K gaming in Fivem, regardless of settings. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K is only 19.7 FPS, which is the smallest absolute difference across all resolutions, confirming that the GPU is the sole limiting factor here.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for this system?

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 with Medium settings (98.4 FPS) or High settings (75.9 FPS) provides the best balance of visual quality and frame rate. At 1440p, only Low (83.3 FPS) and Medium (63.4 FPS) are playable, while 4K results are all below 45 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in this combo?

A: At 1080p, the CPU is likely the primary driver, as the combo achieves 123.6 FPS at Low settings. However, at 1440p and 4K, the GPU becomes the bottleneck, with frame rates dropping by 40-60% from 1080p to 4K at the same settings.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 9600X compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 9600X has an average benchmark score of 28246, which is 0.3% higher than the Intel Core i5-13490F and AMD Ryzen 5 230, and 0.4-0.5% lower than the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS and Intel Core i5-14500T. This puts it in a tight competitive group.

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

A: The GTX 1660 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 14286, which is 0.2% lower than the AMD Radeon RX Vega 11 and Intel Iris Xe MAX Graphics, and 0.5-0.7% lower than the AMD Radeon Vega 11 and AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT.

Q: What is the combo’s overall ranking in Fivem?

A: The combo ranks 1555th out of 1792 tested combinations in Fivem, placing it in the bottom 13% of all configurations. This is due to the GPU’s average performance relative to other tested parts.

Q: Can this system achieve 60 FPS at 4K?

A: No. The best 4K result is 44.5 FPS at Low settings, and all other 4K settings (Medium, High, Ultra) produce frame rates between 24.8 and 35.5 FPS. The data shows the GPU cannot sustain 60 FPS at this resolution.