Fivem

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Fivem across three resolutions reveals a pronounced dependency on the graphics processing unit. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4 GB combination delivers an average of 109.9 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440, the same Low preset drops to 76.4 FPS, a 30.5% reduction. At 3840x2160, the Low preset further declines to 41 FPS, which is 46.3% lower than the 1440p result and 62.7% lower than the 1080p baseline. This steep scaling curve indicates that the rendering pipeline is heavily limited by the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth as pixel count increases.

The pattern holds across all settings presets. For High settings, the average FPS shifts from 72.1 at 1080p to 43.3 at 1440p, then to 24.8 at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 39.9%, while the drop from 1440p to 4K is 42.7%. These nearly identical percentage declines suggest a linear relationship between pixel count and frame time, which is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario where the CPU is not the primary bottleneck. The same trend appears for Medium settings: 88.9 FPS at 1080p, 59.9 at 1440p, and 31.2 at 4K. The Ultra preset yields 57.2, 36.5, and 20.5 FPS respectively.

Notably, the gap between Low and Ultra settings widens at higher resolutions. At 1080p, Ultra is 47.9% slower than Low (57.2 vs 109.9 FPS). At 1440p, Ultra is 52.2% slower (36.5 vs 76.4). At 4K, Ultra is 50.0% slower (20.5 vs 41). The consistent margin indicates that the GPU's shader cores and memory subsystem are saturated even at Low settings when resolution is high, leaving little headroom for additional graphical effects. The fact that 4K Ultra produces only 20.5 FPS, below the threshold for smooth gameplay, underscores that this combination is not viable for high-resolution, high-detail play. The data strongly suggests that the RTX 3050 4 GB is the limiting component across all tested configurations, with the CPU providing sufficient headroom to feed frames at lower resolutions.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 2 architecture, manufactured on a 7 nm process. Its base clock is 3.60 GHz with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The CPU's benchmark scores place it in the 85th percentile among all tested CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 28631. In Cinebench R23, it achieves a multi-core score of 19087 and a single-core score of 2694. These figures indicate strong multi-threaded capability, which is relevant for Fivem's multiplayer environment where many player entities and scripts can load multiple threads.

Comparing to nearest rivals, the Ryzen 7 3700X sits within 0.2% of the Intel Core i5-12600, which scores 28654, and the Intel Core i5-12600H at 28666. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT scores 28591, putting the 3700X 0.1% ahead. The AMD EPYC 7203P scores 28583, with the 3700X 0.2% ahead. These deltas are negligible, meaning the CPU's overall compute throughput is comparable to those parts, but the 3700X's 8 cores and 16 threads provide a distinct advantage in heavily threaded workloads typical of a busy multiplayer server.

In Fivem specifically, the measured FPS at 1080p Low is 109.9, which is a solid result. The fact that the FPS does not increase dramatically when moving from Low to Medium at 1080p (88.9 FPS) suggests that the CPU is not the main constraint at lower resolutions; instead, the GPU's rendering load is already high. However, at 1080p Ultra, the FPS drops to 57.2, which is likely a mix of CPU and GPU load, as the Ultra preset increases both draw calls and pixel shading. The CPU's single-thread performance, represented by a PassMark single-thread score of 2656, is adequate for Fivem's game logic, but the data does not show a scenario where the CPU becomes the primary limiting factor, as the FPS scaling with resolution is consistently steep.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4 GB is built on the Ampere architecture with a GA107 chip, manufactured on an 8 nm process. It has a base clock of 1545 MHz and a boost clock of 1740 MHz. The memory configuration is 4 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 192.0 GB/s. The GPU's percentile rank among all GPUs is the 50th, indicating it is an average performer in the broader market. The GPU has 2048 shading units, 64 TMUs, and 32 ROPs, with a pixel rate of 55.68 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 111.4 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance is 7.127 TFLOPS.

These specifications directly explain the measured FPS in Fivem. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 20.5, which is only 35.8% of the 1080p Ultra result of 57.2. The 4 GB VRAM capacity is a concern at higher resolutions; while the data does not show explicit VRAM usage, the steep FPS drop from 1440p to 4K (e.g., High settings from 43.3 to 24.8, a 42.7% decline) suggests that the GPU is struggling to manage larger frame buffers and texture loads. The 192.0 GB/s memory bandwidth is likely a bottleneck at 4K, where the demand for texture fetches and pixel writes increases significantly.

The GPU's boost clock of 1740 MHz is modest, and the 7.127 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is only sufficient for 1080p gaming at playable frame rates. At 1080p Low, the 109.9 FPS result shows that the GPU can handle lighter loads well, but the Ultra preset at the same resolution reduces FPS to 57.2, indicating that the GPU's shading units are fully utilized. The 4 GB memory size is particularly limiting for high-detail textures, and the data implies that the GPU is the dominant bottleneck in all tested configurations, as evidenced by the consistent FPS reduction with each resolution step.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with High settings for this combination?

A: The average FPS is 72.1 at 1920x1080 with High settings.

Q: How does the FPS at 4K Low compare to 4K Ultra?

A: At 3840x2160 with Low settings, the average FPS is 41, while at Ultra settings it is 20.5. The Ultra preset is 50.0% slower than Low.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in Fivem for this combo?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor. The FPS drops by roughly 40-50% from 1080p to 1440p and similarly from 1440p to 4K, which is characteristic of a GPU-bound workload.

Q: What is the best resolution and settings for smooth gameplay (60+ FPS)?

A: Only the 1080p Low preset achieves above 100 FPS at 109.9. The 1080p Medium preset reaches 88.9 FPS, and 1080p High hits 72.1 FPS. All 1440p and 4K presets fall below 77 FPS.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 3700X's benchmark score compare to the Intel Core i5-12600?

A: The Ryzen 7 3700X has an average benchmark score of 28631, while the Intel Core i5-12600 scores 28654, a delta of -0.1% relative to the 3700X.

Q: What is the GPU's memory bandwidth and how does it impact 4K performance?

A: The RTX 3050 4 GB has a memory bandwidth of 192.0 GB/s. At 4K, the average FPS across all settings ranges from 20.5 to 41, indicating that this bandwidth is insufficient for high-resolution workloads.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Fivem, the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4 GB holds a rank of 1623 out of 1792 total combos. This places it in the lower 9.4% of all tested configurations, meaning that the vast majority of other CPU-GPU pairings deliver higher average frame rates in this specific game. The rank is based on the measured FPS data across all resolutions and settings, and the low standing reflects the GPU's limited 4 GB memory and modest compute power, which are insufficient for Fivem's demands at higher resolutions.

The CPU's percentile rank of 85th among all CPUs suggests it is a capable processor, but the GPU's 50th percentile rank drags the overall combo down. The combination is far from the top of the ranking, and the data shows that even the best-case scenario (1080p Low at 109.9 FPS) is not exceptional. For users seeking higher frame rates at 1440p or 4K, the data suggests that the GPU is the primary weak link, as the CPU's 8-core, 16-thread design and 4.40 GHz boost clock are sufficient for the game's logic. The combo rank of 1623 out of 1792 is a clear indicator that this pairing is best suited for 1080p gaming with medium to high settings, but it cannot compete with higher-tier configurations in the benchmark database.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured average FPS varies significantly by settings preset. With Low settings, the combo achieves 109.9 FPS, which is the highest measured result across all resolutions and settings. Medium settings produce 88.9 FPS, High settings yield 72.1 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 57.2 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 52.7 FPS, a 47.9% reduction. This shows that while the GPU can handle low-detail 1080p well, the Ultra preset pushes it near its limits, with the resulting 57.2 FPS still being playable but not ideal for high-refresh-rate displays.

At 2560x1440, the FPS values are lower across the board. Low settings yield 76.4 FPS, Medium settings produce 59.9 FPS, High settings drop to 43.3 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 36.5 FPS. The transition from 1080p to 1440p at each settings level represents a decrease of roughly 30-40%, with the largest percentage drop occurring at High settings (39.9% reduction from 72.1 to 43.3). At 1440p, only the Low preset exceeds 60 FPS, making it the only viable option for smooth gameplay at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the performance is severely limited. Low settings produce 41 FPS, Medium settings yield 31.2 FPS, High settings drop to 24.8 FPS, and Ultra settings manage only 20.5 FPS. None of these results reach the 60 FPS threshold, and even the Low preset falls 31.7% short of that mark. The data shows a clear pattern: the RTX 3050 4 GB cannot handle 4K gaming in Fivem, regardless of settings. The 4 GB VRAM and 192.0 GB/s bandwidth are simply insufficient for the pixel and texture demands of 3840x2160, and the GPU's 7.127 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is not enough to maintain playable frame rates. For users with this combo, 1080p is the only resolution where a mix of settings can deliver a smooth experience, with Low to High presets all exceeding 57 FPS.