Fivem

Fivem is a demanding multiplayer title, and the measured results for the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER show a configuration that is firmly capable of delivering smooth gameplay at mainstream resolutions, but one that will require careful settings management to maintain high frame rates at 4K. The data reveals a system where the graphics card is the primary bottleneck as resolution increases, while the 8-core processor provides a solid foundation that prevents significant CPU-related frame rate dips in most scenarios. The overall combo ranking places this pairing in the 2581st position out of 3707 tested combinations, indicating a mid-pack performance tier that aligns with the hardware's age and specifications.

Resolution Scaling

The performance trajectory across the three tested resolutions is a textbook demonstration of GPU-bound scaling. At 1920x1080, the configuration is able to stretch its legs, achieving an average of 78 FPS on Ultra settings. This suggests that the CPU and GPU are well-balanced enough to avoid a severe bottleneck at this resolution, allowing the system to push a substantial number of frames. The jump to 2560x1440 shows a predictable decline, with the Ultra preset average falling to 51 FPS. This 27 FPS drop is a clear indicator that the rendering load is increasing, but the system remains playable for many users who prioritize visual fidelity over maximum refresh rates.

The most dramatic drop occurs when scaling from 1440p to 4K (3840x2160). The Ultra setting plummets to an average of 28 FPS, a figure that is barely playable and well below the threshold for a smooth experience. This stark reduction of 23 FPS from the 1440p result highlights that the RTX 2060 SUPER's 8 GB of VRAM and its compute resources are being saturated by the sheer pixel count of 4K. The scaling pattern is consistent across all settings, with the gap between 1080p and 4K widening as the preset quality increases. For instance, the Low preset sees a drop from 159 FPS at 1080p to 58 FPS at 4K, a 101 FPS difference, while the High preset drops from 101 FPS to 37 FPS.

These numbers paint a clear picture: the limiting component at higher resolutions is unambiguously the GPU. The data shows that at 1080p, the frame rate ceiling is high enough to suggest the CPU is keeping up, but as the resolution climbs, the GPU's workload expands exponentially. The 4K Ultra result of 28 FPS is not just a slowdown; it is a sign that the graphics card is at its absolute limit, rendering frames at a rate that would be unsuitable for fast-paced multiplayer gameplay. The 1440p Ultra result of 51 FPS, while playable, also indicates the GPU is working hard, and the 1080p Ultra result of 78 FPS is the resolution where this combo appears most comfortable, suggesting that the Ryzen 7 3700X can feed the GPU adequately up to that point.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data offers a clear guide for optimizing the experience on this hardware. At 4K, all presets fail to deliver a consistent 60 FPS experience, with the highest average being 58 FPS on Low. For users with a 4K display, the data suggests that the Low preset is the only viable option for playable performance, and even then, frame rates will hover around 58 FPS, which is not ideal for competitive play. The Medium preset at 4K provides a 46 FPS average, which is a marginal improvement in visual quality but comes with a significant cost to smoothness.

For 1440p, the sweet spot appears to be the High preset, which delivers a 66 FPS average. This is a balanced choice that offers a substantial visual upgrade over the Low preset (105 FPS) while maintaining a frame rate that is well-suited for most multiplayer scenarios. The Medium preset at 83 FPS is also a strong option for those who prefer higher frame rates, but the High preset's 66 FPS average suggests it can sustain a stable experience without dropping below the 60 FPS threshold in most scenes. The Ultra preset at 51 FPS is a compromise that should only be considered for slower-paced gameplay.

The 1080p results show that this combo is most capable at this resolution. The High preset delivers an excellent 101 FPS average, and the Medium preset pushes that to 126 FPS. The Ultra preset, at 78 FPS, is the most demanding option but still provides a smooth experience. For the best balance of visual fidelity and performance, the High preset at 1080p is the clear recommendation, as it offers a 23 FPS advantage over Ultra while providing a noticeable improvement over the Medium preset in visual detail. The Low preset at 159 FPS is only recommended for competitive players who prioritize maximum frame rates above all else, as it will likely look significantly worse than the higher presets. Ultimately, the data suggests that High is the optimal preset for this configuration, providing a playable experience at all three resolutions, with 1440p High being the most balanced overall choice for users with a 1440p monitor.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is the defining component in this configuration's gaming performance. The data shows that the GPU's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, with 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth, is a critical factor in how the system scales. The 4K results, in particular, highlight the VRAM and memory bandwidth limitations, as the card struggles to maintain playable frame rates even on Low settings. The GPU's average benchmark score of 18093 places it in the 62nd percentile of all GPUs, indicating it is a mid-range performer by today's standards.

The GPU's clock speeds, with a base of 1470 MHz and a boost of 1650 MHz, are modest by modern standards, and the FP32 performance of 7.181 TFLOPS shows its raw compute capability. These specs align with the measured results, which show the card is capable of high frame rates at 1080p but falls off sharply as resolution increases. The RTX 2060 SUPER's position relative to its rivals in the data is notable; it sits within 1.6% of the AMD Radeon RX 460 and the Intel Arc A770M in average benchmark score, despite being an older architecture. This suggests that while its absolute performance is dated, it still holds its own against some more recent parts.

The 4K results are the clearest evidence of the GPU being the bottleneck. The drop from 58 FPS on Low to 46 FPS on Medium at 4K is a 12 FPS penalty for one step up in quality, and the subsequent drop to 37 FPS on High and 28 FPS on Ultra shows exponential scaling of the load. This is classic GPU-bound behavior, where the processor is waiting on the graphics card to finish rendering each frame. At 1080p, the gap between the Low (159 FPS) and Ultra (78 FPS) presets is 81 FPS, showing that the GPU still has a significant impact on performance, but the CPU is more capable of keeping up with the lower resolution workload. The data confirms that the RTX 2060 SUPER is the component that limits the system's ability to run Fivem at high resolutions and settings, and its 8 GB VRAM is a key constraint at 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

In the grand scheme of all tested hardware combinations for Fivem, the Ryzen 7 3700X and RTX 2060 SUPER pairing occupies the 2581st position out of 3707 combos. This places it in the lower third of all systems tested, which is a reflection of the hardware's age and mid-range positioning. The percentile ranking of the CPU (84th) and GPU (62nd) provides context; the processor is a stronger performer relative to its peers than the graphics card. This suggests that the GPU is dragging the combo's overall ranking down, as a more powerful graphics card would likely boost the system's position significantly.

The CPU's nearest rivals in benchmark scores include the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 and the Intel Core i5-13450HX, with the 3700X being 0.1% ahead of the former and 0.2% behind the latter. This shows that the 3700X is still competitive with newer processors in synthetic benchmarks, despite being from an older generation. The GPU's closest rival is the RTX 3060 Mobile, which is 0.4% faster, and the AMD Radeon Pro 5700, which is 0.5% faster. This indicates that the RTX 2060 SUPER's performance is tightly clustered with a group of other mid-range cards, and its ranking is not an outlier.

The combo's rank of 2581 out of 3707 suggests it will be outclassed by a significant number of modern systems, particularly those with newer high-end GPUs. However, the data also shows that it is not at the very bottom of the pile, and its performance is sufficient for playable frame rates at 1080p and 1440p with adjusted settings. The ranking is a quantitative measure of the system's overall capability in Fivem, and the low position is a direct result of the GPU's inability to handle 4K resolutions effectively. The CPU's strong relative performance does not compensate for the GPU's limitations, leading to a combo that is better suited for 1080p gaming than for high-resolution or high-refresh-rate play.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to achieve 60+ FPS consistently?

A: The data shows that at 1920x1080, all presets except Ultra (78 FPS) deliver an average above 100 FPS, with Low at 159 FPS, Medium at 126 FPS, and High at 101 FPS. At 2560x1440, only the Low (105 FPS), Medium (83 FPS), and High (66 FPS) presets achieve an average above 60 FPS.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Fivem?

A: The measured data indicates that 4K gaming is not viable for a smooth experience. The highest average FPS at 3840x2160 is 58 FPS on Low, which drops to 37 FPS on High and 28 FPS on Ultra.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rivals?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X has an average benchmark score of 34260. It is 0.1% faster than the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 (34222) and 0.1% faster than the AMD EPYC 4244P (34220), but it is 0.2% slower than the Intel Core i5-13450HX (34333).

Q: How does the GPU compare to its closest rivals?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 18093. It is 0.4% slower than the RTX 3060 Mobile (18159) and 0.5% slower than the AMD Radeon Pro 5700 (18189), but it is 1.5% faster than the AMD Radeon RX 460 (18373).

Q: What is the performance difference between the Low and Ultra presets at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves an average of 159 FPS, while the Ultra preset achieves an average of 78 FPS. This represents an 81 FPS difference, or roughly a 51% reduction in frame rate when switching to the highest quality settings.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the main bottleneck at 1440p?

A: The data suggests the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck at 2560x1440. The frame rate drops from 105 FPS on Low to 51 FPS on Ultra, a 54 FPS difference, which is a substantial scaling that indicates the graphics card is struggling with the increased resolution load, while the CPU is likely still capable of feeding it frames.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table details the exact average frame rates measured for this configuration across all resolutions and settings.

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |

|:--------- |:------- |:------ |:------ |:------ |

| 3840x2160 | High | 37 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 58 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 46 | 39 | 53 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 28 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | High | 66 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 105 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 83 | 70 | 95 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 51 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | High | 101 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 159 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 126 | 107 | 145 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 78 | - | - |

The data clearly shows a consistent performance hierarchy across all resolutions. The Low preset always yields the highest frame rate, followed by Medium, High, and then Ultra. The only preset with recorded min and max FPS values is Medium, which provides a range of 39-53 FPS at 4K, 70-95 FPS at 1440p, and 107-145 FPS at 1080p. This indicates that the Medium preset's frame time variance is more pronounced than the other presets, which did not have min and max data recorded. The overall trend is a linear progression of performance loss as quality settings increase, which is expected for a GPU-bound scenario.