Fivem

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 delivers a highly playable Fivem experience across most settings, with the data showing that the graphics card becomes the primary constraint at higher resolutions. The measured frame rates indicate a clear pattern: at 1080p the combination is capable of exceeding 180 FPS on Low settings, while 4K Ultra drops to a demanding 34 FPS average. This analysis walks through the resolution scaling, component roles, and measured results to provide a complete picture of this combo’s performance in Fivem.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals how this system’s performance scales from 1080p to 4K, and the pattern strongly suggests a GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 189 FPS average. Moving to 2560x1440 at the same settings, the average drops to 124 FPS, a reduction of 65 FPS. At 3840x2160 Low, the average falls further to 69 FPS, which is a 120 FPS drop from the 1080p figure. This scaling is nearly linear with pixel count, indicating the RTX 4060 is doing the heavy lifting.

The story changes when looking at the gap between Low and Ultra settings at each resolution. At 1080p, the difference between Low (189 FPS) and Ultra (92 FPS) is 97 FPS, showing a massive sensitivity to graphical settings. At 1440p, the Low-to-Ultra spread is 63 FPS (124 vs 61). At 4K, the same spread narrows to 35 FPS (69 vs 34). This narrowing gap at higher resolutions is a classic sign that the GPU is becoming the limiting factor — when the pixel workload is enormous, even lowering settings from Ultra to Low cannot fully compensate for the raw fill-rate demand.

Another way to interpret the scaling is through the ratio of 1080p to 4K performance. For Low settings, 189 FPS at 1080p versus 69 FPS at 4K means the 4K result is approximately 36.5% of the 1080p result. For Ultra settings, 92 FPS at 1080p versus 34 FPS at 4K gives a similar ratio of about 37%. This consistency across settings indicates that resolution scaling is driven by the GPU’s pixel throughput rather than by CPU or memory bottlenecks.

The CPU’s role in resolution scaling appears minimal. The Ryzen 5 9600X has 6 cores and 12 threads with a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, and its benchmark scores (e.g., Cinebench R23 multi-core at 17528.5) suggest ample headroom for game logic. The fact that FPS drops proportionally with pixel count rather than plateauing at a CPU limit confirms that the RTX 4060 is the bottleneck at 4K. At 1080p, the CPU may still have some influence, but the data shows the combo is capable of 189 FPS on Low, which is far above typical display refresh rates.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves in Fivem?

A: The highest measured average is 189 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The lowest average is 34 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 compare to its nearest rivals in general GPU benchmarks?

A: The RTX 4060 has an average benchmark score of 17639, which places it at the 61st percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon HD 7790, scores 17666, a delta of -0.2%, meaning the RTX 4060 is slightly behind. The AMD Radeon 780M is 0.3% behind, and the AMD Radeon Pro 560 is 0.5% behind.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 9600X a strong performer relative to other CPUs?

A: Yes, the Ryzen 5 9600X sits at the 81st percentile of all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 29713. It is 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE, and 0.5% to 0.8% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H, 5800XT, and 8845HS.

Q: What is the combo’s overall rank in Fivem among tested combinations?

A: The combo ranks 1993 out of 3707 tested combinations, placing it in the upper-middle portion of the database.

Q: Does the RTX 4060 have enough VRAM for Fivem at 4K?

A: The RTX 4060 has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory with a 128-bit bus and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth. The measured 4K results (44 FPS on High, 34 FPS on Ultra) indicate that while playable at lower settings, the memory capacity and bandwidth may contribute to the steep performance drop at Ultra.

Q: What is the best settings preset for a 60 FPS target at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the High preset delivers 78 FPS average, and Medium delivers 98 FPS. For a 60 FPS target, Ultra at 61 FPS average is also viable, but High offers more headroom.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is a GeForce 40-series card built on the Ada Lovelace architecture using a 5 nm process at TSMC. Its chip, AD107, contains 18,900 million transistors on a 159 mm² die. The GPU operates with a base clock of 1830 MHz and a boost clock of 2460 MHz, with memory running at 2125 MHz (17 Gbps effective). The 8 GB GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus yields a bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s, which is a modest figure for modern titles but appears sufficient for Fivem’s lower-fidelity engine.

In Fivem, the GPU’s role is dominant at higher resolutions. The measured FPS data shows that at 4K, even the Low preset (69 FPS) cannot reach the 1440p High result (78 FPS). This indicates that the RTX 4060’s pixel throughput is the limiting factor above 1080p. The card’s 3072 shading units, 96 TMUs, and 48 ROPs produce a pixel rate of 118.1 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 236.2 GTexel/s. These figures explain why 4K Ultra (34 FPS) is nearly unplayable while 1080p Low (189 FPS) is exceptionally smooth.

The GPU’s VRAM capacity is another consideration. With 8 GB and a 128-bit bus, the RTX 4060 is not designed for high-resolution texture packs. Fivem, being a multiplayer mod for a game from 2017, does not demand the same memory footprint as newer AAA titles. The measured results (44 FPS at 4K High) suggest that 8 GB is sufficient for the game’s assets at 4K, but the bandwidth limitation becomes apparent when comparing the 4K Low (69 FPS) to 4K Medium (54 FPS) — a 15 FPS drop that is larger than the 1080p Low-to-Medium drop (40 FPS). This scaling points to memory bandwidth as a secondary constraint.

The RTX 4060’s general benchmark scores reinforce its mid-range positioning. Its Passmark G3D score is 19545, and its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 2302. With an average benchmark score of 17639, it ranks at the 61st percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon HD 7790 (-0.2% delta), AMD Radeon 780M (+0.3% delta), and AMD Radeon Pro 560 (+0.5% delta). These are not modern competitors, which suggests the RTX 4060’s raw compute is competitive with older high-end cards, but its memory subsystem limits its modern-day performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers high frame rates across the board. Low settings produce 189 FPS average, Medium produces 149 FPS with a minimum of 127 FPS and maximum of 171 FPS, High produces 119 FPS, and Ultra produces 92 FPS. This resolution is clearly the sweet spot for this combination, with even Ultra exceeding 90 FPS.

At 2560x1440, performance remains solid but drops noticeably. Low settings yield 124 FPS, Medium yields 98 FPS (min 83, max 113), High yields 78 FPS, and Ultra yields 61 FPS. The Ultra result is just above the 60 FPS threshold, making it a viable choice for players with 60 Hz displays. The Medium preset offers the best balance with a 98 FPS average and a minimum above 80 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 4060 begins to struggle. Low settings produce 69 FPS, Medium produces 54 FPS (min 46, max 63), High produces 44 FPS, and Ultra produces 34 FPS. None of the 4K presets reach the smoothness of 1080p, and even Low falls below 70 FPS. The Medium preset’s minimum of 46 FPS indicates potential stuttering during intense multiplayer moments. For 4K, the data suggests that Low is the only preset that maintains a playable frame rate, and even then, it is marginal.

Comparing settings at each resolution, the pattern is consistent: Low is always significantly faster than Ultra. At 1080p, the gap is 97 FPS (189 vs 92). At 1440p, the gap is 63 FPS (124 vs 61). At 4K, the gap narrows to 35 FPS (69 vs 34). This narrowing gap is a direct consequence of GPU saturation — when the GPU is fully loaded at 4K, changing settings has less impact because the bottleneck is the pixel fill rate, not the shading complexity.

The Medium preset at each resolution provides the only min/max data points in the pack: 1080p Medium (min 127, max 171), 1440p Medium (min 83, max 113), and 4K Medium (min 46, max 63). These ranges show that frame pacing is consistent, with no extreme dips. The 4K Medium minimum of 46 FPS is the lowest recorded minimum, indicating that 4K play is possible but not ideal for competitive multiplayer.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested Fivem combinations, this AMD Ryzen 5 9600X + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 pairing ranks 1993 out of 3707 total combos. This places it in the 54th percentile of all tested systems, meaning slightly more than half of all tested combinations perform better. This mid-pack ranking is consistent with the component choices: the RTX 4060 is a mainstream GPU (61st percentile), while the Ryzen 5 9600X is a strong mid-range CPU (81st percentile).

The ranking implies that while the CPU is well above average, the GPU holds the combo back from higher standings. Fivem is known to be multiplayer-heavy with a large draw distance and many entities, which can stress both CPU and GPU. The Ryzen 5 9600X’s 6 cores and 12 threads, with a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, are sufficient for the game’s single-threaded tendencies, as evidenced by its Passmark single-thread score of 4570 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2183.5. The GPU, however, with its 8 GB VRAM and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth, limits the combo’s ability to maintain high frame rates at 1440p and above.

Compared to the combo’s rank, the individual components’ percentiles suggest a slight mismatch. The CPU is in the top 20% of all CPUs, while the GPU is in the top 40% of all GPUs. In a game like Fivem, where server-side scripts and player counts can create CPU bottlenecks, the 9600X may be more than adequate, but the RTX 4060’s memory bus width and capacity become the limiting factor at higher resolutions. The rank of 1993 out of 3707 reflects this balance — not a top-tier system, but far from the bottom.

The nearest rivals for the CPU (AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE, Ryzen 7 7840H, Ryzen 7 5800XT, Ryzen 7 8845HS) all have similar average benchmark scores within 0.8% of the 9600X. This indicates that the CPU is not a differentiator in this combo’s ranking. Similarly, the GPU’s nearest rivals (AMD Radeon HD 7790, Radeon 780M, Radeon Pro 560, Radeon Pro 460) are all within 0.7% in average score, so the GPU’s performance is typical for its class. The combo’s rank is therefore a product of the GPU’s mid-range capabilities rather than any unusual pairing.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X is a 9000-series processor built on AMD’s Zen 5 architecture, codenamed Granite Ridge, using a 4 nm process at TSMC. It has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 3.90 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The CPU’s TDP is 65 W, making it an efficient choice. It supports DDR5 memory with dual-channel configuration and a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, and it offers PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes. The processor includes 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache.

In Fivem, the CPU’s role is to handle game logic, physics, and the many scripts that run in multiplayer sessions. The Ryzen 5 9600X’s strong single-thread performance is critical for this. Its Cinebench R23 single-core score is 2183.5, and its 3DMark single-thread score is 1253. These are excellent figures, and the CPU’s percentile of 81 confirms it outperforms most installed processors. The Passmark single-thread score of 4570 further emphasizes its capability.

The multi-threaded performance is also robust, with Cinebench R23 multi-core at 17528.5 and Geekbench multi-core at 14438. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 7585 and max-thread score of 7590 show that the CPU scales well with additional threads, though Fivem may not fully utilize all 12 threads. The Passmark multi-thread score of 30027 places it in good standing for any background tasks.

Given the measured FPS data, the CPU appears to provide enough headroom for the GPU to be the bottleneck in most scenarios. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 189 FPS, which is likely near the CPU’s limit for Fivem’s frame generation. However, the fact that 1080p Ultra (92 FPS) is less than half of 1080p Low (189 FPS) suggests that the GPU is still the primary constraint even at 1080p. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the FPS difference between Low and Ultra would be smaller, as the CPU workload would remain constant while the GPU workload increases.

The CPU’s memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s and DDR5 support ensure that memory is not a bottleneck in Fivem. The 32 MB L3 cache is ample for the game’s data sets. The Ryzen 5 9600X’s release date of 2024-08-07 and active production status indicate it is a current-generation part. Its launch MSRP was $279, but that is a one-time mention and not relevant to performance analysis.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings preset depends on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For 1920x1080, the High preset delivers 119 FPS, which is ideal for 120 Hz displays. The Ultra preset at 92 FPS is also playable and offers the best visual quality, but the 27 FPS difference between High and Ultra may not justify the visual gains for competitive players. The Medium preset at 149 FPS is the best choice for high-refresh-rate monitors (144 Hz or above), as it provides a 149 FPS average with a minimum of 127 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay.

For 2560x1440, the Medium preset at 98 FPS is the standout recommendation. It offers a 98 FPS average with a minimum of 83 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold and smooth on 75 Hz or 100 Hz displays. The High preset at 78 FPS is also viable for 60 Hz displays, but Medium provides a 20 FPS advantage with only a minor visual downgrade. The Ultra preset at 61 FPS is playable but leaves little headroom for frame drops during intense multiplayer moments, so it is only recommended for players who prioritize visuals over consistency.

For 3840x2160, the Low preset at 69 FPS is the only preset that exceeds 60 FPS. The Medium preset at 54 FPS (min 46) may cause noticeable stuttering, especially in crowded areas. The High and Ultra presets at 44 FPS and 34 FPS, respectively, are not recommended for a smooth experience. If playing at 4K, the Low preset is the safest choice, but players should expect occasional dips below 60 FPS. Alternatively, reducing the resolution to 1440p with Medium or High settings provides a far better experience.

The data suggests that this combo is best suited for 1080p or 1440p gaming. At 1080p, all presets are playable, with Medium offering the best balance of speed and quality. At 1440p, Medium is the sweet spot. At 4K, only Low settings are recommended, and even then, the frame rate is marginal. For a consistent 60+ FPS experience, the 1440p Medium preset (98 FPS) or 1080p Ultra (92 FPS) are the highest quality options that maintain smooth performance. The measured minimums for Medium presets (127 FPS at 1080p, 83 FPS at 1440p, 46 FPS at 4K) indicate that the game’s frame pacing is stable, but 4K is risky for competitive play.