Fivem

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

The measured FPS data for Fivem reveals a clear and consistent scaling pattern as resolution increases, but the magnitude of the drop is surprisingly modest given the GPU's capabilities. At Low settings, the average FPS falls from 236.8 at 1920x1080 to 203.9 at 2560x1440, a reduction of roughly 14%, and then to 131.8 at 3840x2160, a further 35% drop from the 1440p figure. This trajectory suggests that even at 4K with Low settings, the system retains substantial headroom, since the 131.8 FPS result is still far above typical display refresh rates.

The High settings curve tells a different story. At 1920x1080, the average is 196 FPS, which drops to 151.5 at 2560x1440 (a 23% decline) and then to 82.9 at 3840x2160 (a 45% decline from 1440p). The steeper percentage drops at higher settings indicate that the rendering workload is scaling more aggressively with resolution when more graphical features are enabled. This is a hallmark of a system where the GPU is becoming the primary bottleneck as pixel count increases, but the CPU still has significant influence at lower resolutions.

Ultra settings amplify this effect further. The 1080p Ultra result of 180.1 FPS falls to 120.3 at 1440p (33% lower) and then to 68.2 at 4K (43% lower than 1440p). The gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 56.7 FPS, but at 4K that gap narrows to 63.6 FPS in absolute terms, yet the proportional difference grows—Ultra at 4K delivers only 52% of the Low-setting 4K performance. This widening proportional gap points to the GPU being increasingly saturated as both resolution and settings climb.

What is most telling is the 1440p to 4K transition. Across all settings, this jump incurs the largest single-step performance penalty. For Medium settings, the drop is from 186 FPS at 1440p to 105.6 at 4K, a 43% reduction. This consistent pattern across every preset indicates that the 3840x2160 resolution is where the rendering pipeline becomes heavily pixel-bound, even for a GPU with 24 GB of memory and 16,384 shading units. The data implies that at 1080p and 1440p, the CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads are likely keeping pace with the GPU, but at 4K, the GPU's raw throughput—while massive—becomes the limiting factor.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 brings formidable specifications to this Fivem benchmark. Its 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus yields 1.01 TB/s of bandwidth, which is more than sufficient for any resolution tested here. The boost clock of 2520 MHz and base clock of 2235 MHz drive 16,384 shading units, 512 TMUs, and 176 ROPs, producing an FP32 throughput of 82.58 TFLOPS. These numbers explain why the GPU can push past 200 FPS at 1080p Low settings without breaking a sweat.

The GPU's memory subsystem appears to be a non-factor in these results. Across all 12 measured data points, there is no evidence of VRAM capacity being exceeded, even at 4K Ultra. The 1.01 TB/s bandwidth is likely sufficient to feed the shader units at all resolutions, meaning the performance deltas between settings are driven by compute and pixel throughput rather than memory starvation. This is consistent with the GPU's 91st percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 66,473.

The Ada Lovelace architecture's 128 RT cores and 512 tensor cores are present but not directly measured in this game's FPS data. Fivem is a multiplayer title that typically does not emphasize ray tracing, so those cores may sit idle. Instead, the raw rasterization performance—82.58 TFLOPS of FP32—carries the load. The 443.5 GPixel/s pixel rate and 1,290.2 GTexel/s texture rate are the more relevant figures for this workload, as they directly determine how quickly the GPU can fill pixels at 4K.

The GPU's production status is listed as end-of-life, which is notable given its performance tier. The nearest rivals in the GPU benchmark database—NVIDIA Tesla T4, Tesla P40, AMD Radeon Pro Vega 56, and Quadro P6000—all have average scores within 1.3% of the RTX 4090's 66,473 average. This clustering suggests that in synthetic benchmarks, the 4090's lead over these professional cards is narrow, but the game-specific FPS data shows a different picture, as those rivals are not present in Fivem's measured results.

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

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X is a Zen 2 architecture processor with 8 cores and 16 threads, running at a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. Its 32 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth are typical for a 2019 release, and the 7 nm process node with 3,800 million transistors on a 74 mm² die keeps TDP at a modest 65 W. These specifications place the CPU in the 85th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 28,631.

The CPU's nearest rivals in the benchmark database reveal its positioning. The Intel Core i5-12600H scores 28,666 (0.1% higher), the Intel Core i5-12600 scores 28,654 (0.1% higher), the AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT scores 28,591 (0.1% lower), and the AMD EPYC 7203P scores 28,583 (0.2% lower). This tight clustering—within 0.3% across all four rivals—indicates the 3700X is solidly mid-pack in synthetic multithreaded tests, but that does not necessarily predict its behavior in a real-time multiplayer game.

In the measured FPS data, the CPU's influence is most visible at 1080p with Low settings, where the 236.8 FPS result is likely near the CPU's practical limit for this game's simulation thread. The fact that 1080p Low (236.8) is only 14% faster than 1440p Low (203.9) suggests that the CPU is not the primary limiter at these settings—if it were, the resolution change would have minimal impact. However, the gap between 1080p Low and 1080p Ultra (180.1 FPS) is 56.7 FPS, which is a 24% reduction, indicating that the GPU is still the dominant constraint even at 1080p.

The Ryzen 7 3700X's single-thread performance, as measured by Cinebench R23 single-core at 2,694 points and Geekbench single-core at 1,672 points, is adequate for Fivem's typical CPU demands. The 16 threads provide ample headroom for background processes and multiplayer server communication. The CPU's 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth is a potential concern for a game that may stream assets, but the measured results do not show any anomalous dips that would indicate memory starvation.

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

At 1920x1080, the full settings sweep shows a narrow performance band. Low settings produce an average of 236.8 FPS, Medium drops to 212.9, High reaches 196, and Ultra settles at 180.1. The spread from Low to Ultra is 56.7 FPS, which is the smallest absolute spread across all three resolutions. This indicates that at 1080p, even the heaviest preset leaves substantial GPU headroom, and the CPU's 8-core/16-thread configuration is likely the constraining factor for the higher-FPS scenarios.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages shift noticeably downward. Low delivers 203.9 FPS, Medium hits 186, High manages 151.5, and Ultra falls to 120.3. The spread from Low to Ultra expands to 83.6 FPS, showing that the GPU is beginning to feel the increased pixel load. The Medium-to-High gap of 34.5 FPS is the largest single-step drop at this resolution, suggesting that High settings introduce a significant rendering cost over Medium.

At 3840x2160, the performance envelope compresses in relative terms. Low averages 131.8 FPS, Medium drops to 105.6, High reaches 82.9, and Ultra bottoms out at 68.2. The absolute spread from Low to Ultra is 63.6 FPS, which is smaller than at 1440p but larger than at 1080p. The Ultra result of 68.2 FPS is the only measured data point that falls below 70 FPS, indicating that 4K Ultra is the only configuration that truly stresses the RTX 4090 to the point where it cannot maintain high refresh rates.

The data reveals an interesting pattern in the scaling ratios. At Low settings, the 1080p-to-4K ratio is 236.8/131.8 = 1.80, meaning 4K delivers 56% of 1080p performance. At Ultra settings, the ratio is 180.1/68.2 = 2.64, meaning 4K delivers only 38% of 1080p performance. This widening ratio confirms that Ultra settings amplify the resolution penalty, likely due to increased shader complexity and texture sampling that scales superlinearly with pixel count.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 ranks 131st out of 1,792 tested combos in Fivem, placing it in the top 7.3% of all configurations. This is a strong showing, but the rank is lower than one might expect for a GPU that sits in the 91st percentile among all GPUs. The discrepancy suggests that the CPU is holding back the combo from reaching the upper echelons of the ranking.

The 131st rank out of 1,792 means there are 130 combos that outperform this pairing in Fivem. Given that the RTX 4090 is near the top of the GPU hierarchy, those higher-ranked combos almost certainly pair the 4090 (or similarly powerful GPUs) with faster CPUs. The Ryzen 7 3700X, while ranking in the 85th percentile among CPUs, is a 2019 release, and its nearest rivals—all within 0.3% in average benchmark score—include older server and mobile parts. This suggests that the CPU's single-thread performance, rather than its multicore throughput, may be the limiting factor in a game like Fivem that does not scale perfectly across 16 threads.

The combo's rank is likely influenced by the fact that Fivem is a multiplayer title with significant CPU overhead for network and simulation logic. The 3700X's Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,694 and Geekbench single-core score of 1,672 are respectable but not exceptional for 2024 standards. The data implies that pairing the RTX 4090 with a newer, higher-clocked CPU would likely push this combo higher in the rankings, potentially into the top 50 or even top 20.

Given that 1,792 combos are tested, the 131st position is still a commendable result. The combo delivers playable frame rates at all resolutions and settings tested, with even the worst-case scenario (4K Ultra at 68.2 FPS) remaining above the 60 FPS threshold. The ranking suggests that users with this specific pairing are getting a balanced experience, albeit one where the GPU is underutilized at lower resolutions.

FAQ

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

A: The highest measured average FPS is 236.8, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 3700X a bottleneck for the RTX 4090 in this game?

A: The data suggests partial bottlenecking. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 236.8 FPS, but the 1080p Ultra result of 180.1 FPS is only 24% lower, indicating the GPU still has headroom. The 131st rank out of 1,792 combos implies the CPU limits the combo's overall standing.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K resolution?

A: At 3840x2160, the average FPS ranges from 131.8 at Low settings to 68.2 at Ultra settings. The High preset averages 82.9 FPS, and Medium averages 105.6 FPS.

Q: What is the largest single-setting FPS drop between resolutions?

A: For Medium settings, the drop from 2560x1440 (186 FPS) to 3840x2160 (105.6 FPS) is 80.4 FPS, which is a 43% reduction. This is the largest absolute drop across all settings and resolution transitions.

Q: How does the RTX 4090's memory bandwidth affect these results?

A: With 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus providing 1.01 TB/s of bandwidth, there is no evidence of VRAM or bandwidth limitations in the measured data. The performance scaling is consistent with compute-bound rendering rather than memory starvation.

Q: What does the combo's 131st rank out of 1,792 mean for real-world use?

A: The combo is in the top 7.3% of tested configurations for Fivem, meaning it outperforms 1,661 other combos. However, the rank indicates that 130 combos deliver higher FPS, likely due to newer or higher-clocked CPUs.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers 180.1 FPS, which is 76% of the Low preset's 236.8 FPS. For a 1080p display with a 144Hz or 165Hz refresh rate, the Ultra preset is the clear choice, as it provides a substantial visual upgrade while still maintaining frame rates well above the refresh rate. The High preset at 196 FPS offers a middle ground, but the 15.9 FPS gain over Ultra is unlikely to be perceptible on most displays.

At 2560x1440, the recommendation shifts toward High settings. The High preset averages 151.5 FPS, which is sufficient for 144Hz displays, while the Ultra preset drops to 120.3 FPS. The Medium preset at 186 FPS is overkill for most 1440p monitors and sacrifices visual fidelity for frame rates that exceed typical refresh rates. High settings strike the best balance, delivering 151.5 FPS with the visual enhancements that make the resolution upgrade worthwhile.

At 3840x2160, the choice depends on the display's refresh rate. For a 60Hz 4K display, the Ultra preset at 68.2 FPS is viable and offers the best visual quality. For a 120Hz 4K display, the High preset at 82.9 FPS is the better option, as it stays comfortably above 60 FPS while providing smoother motion. The Medium preset at 105.6 FPS is the sweet spot for high-refresh 4K displays, as it clears the 100 FPS threshold while retaining a reasonable level of graphical detail. Low settings at 4K (131.8 FPS) are only recommended for competitive play where maximum frame rate trumps visuals.

The data indicates that the best overall experience for this combo is at 2560x1440 with High settings, yielding 151.5 FPS. This configuration leverages the RTX 4090's power without pushing the CPU into a bottleneck, and it provides a balance of visual fidelity and performance that suits most gaming scenarios. For users prioritizing maximum visual quality, 4K Ultra at 68.2 FPS remains playable, but the 1440p High preset offers smoother performance with a minimal visual compromise.