Fivem

Fivem with the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D presents a dataset that is unusually revealing about how a high-end graphics card behaves when paired with a mid-generation eight-core processor. The measured frames per second across three resolutions and four quality presets show a clear pattern of scaling that is not entirely dictated by the GPU. This analysis breaks down the measured rows, interprets the rank against other tested combinations, and provides a methodical walkthrough of what the data indicates about the hardware pair's performance profile in this multiplayer title.

Resolution Scaling

The transition from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 with this combo produces a substantial, yet predictable, drop in average frame rate, but the magnitude of that drop is highly dependent on the graphics preset selected. At the Low preset, the average FPS falls from 234 at 1080p to 203 at 1440p, and finally to 147 at 4K. This represents a 37.2% reduction in average FPS from 1080p to 4K, which is a significant performance hit. However, the absolute numbers remain high, suggesting that even at 4K Low, the system is not being pushed to its graphical limits.

Moving to the Medium preset, the scaling pattern shifts. The average FPS at 1080p is 215, dropping to 187 at 1440p and then to 116 at 4K. The gap between 1440p and 4K (a 38% decrease) is notably larger than the gap between 1080p and 1440p (a 13% decrease). This suggests that the rendering load at 4K Medium begins to tax the GPU more heavily, moving the bottleneck away from the CPU and towards the graphics card's raw throughput.

The High preset continues this trend with more pronounced drops. Average FPS is 198 at 1080p, 167 at 1440p, and 93 at 4K. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is a 15.7% reduction, while the jump from 1440p to 4K is a 44.3% reduction. This is the largest percentage drop between consecutive resolutions in the dataset. The pattern suggests that as the preset quality increases, the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions, diminishing the influence of the CPU's performance ceiling.

At the Ultra preset, the averages are 181 FPS at 1080p, 130 at 1440p, and 72 at 4K. The scaling here is the most dramatic, with a 28.2% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 44.6% drop from 1440p to 4K. The 4K Ultra result of 72 FPS is the lowest average recorded for this combination. The data indicates that at Ultra settings, the GPU is heavily loaded even at 1080p, as the frame rate is capped well below the Low and Medium presets. The limiting component at 4K Ultra is clearly the GPU, as the CPU has sufficient headroom to generate frames but the graphics card cannot keep up with the pixel and shader workload.

The overall trend in the data shows a widening performance gap between resolutions as the preset quality increases. At Low settings, the CPU is likely the primary limiter even at 4K, as the frame rates remain above 147 FPS. At High and Ultra settings, the GPU's workload scales significantly with resolution, causing the frame rate to drop more steeply. This indicates a shift in the bottleneck from the CPU at low graphical loads to the GPU at high graphical loads. The fact that the 1080p High average (198 FPS) is only slightly lower than the 1080p Medium average (215 FPS) suggests that the CPU is starting to become a constraint at these high frame rates, preventing the GPU from fully unlocking its potential.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is a formidable piece of hardware, featuring 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, which yields a memory bandwidth of 1.79 TB/s. Its core operates at a base clock of 2017 MHz and boosts to 2407 MHz. This memory configuration is crucial for high-resolution gaming, and the data shows that the card is capable of maintaining playable frame rates even at 4K Ultra, averaging 72 FPS. However, the role of the GPU in this specific pairing is nuanced; it is not the sole determinant of performance across all settings.

The benchmark results for this GPU in other tests show a percentile of 92 versus all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 77712. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT with a delta of 1.1%, the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT with a delta of -1.6%, and the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB with a delta of -2.1%. These comparisons indicate that while the RTX 5090 D is a top-tier card, its raw compute performance in synthetic benchmarks is not infinitely ahead of its peers, and its real-world gaming performance is subject to other system constraints.

In the Fivem dataset, the GPU's influence is most visible at the 4K resolution with High and Ultra presets. The average FPS of 93 at 4K High and 72 at 4K Ultra demonstrate the card's ability to handle heavy pixel workloads. However, the performance at 1080p Low (234 FPS) and 1080p Medium (215 FPS) suggests that the GPU is often waiting on the CPU. The high memory bandwidth and 32 GB VRAM are not being fully utilized at lower resolutions, but they provide a substantial buffer for texture streaming and asset loading in a multiplayer environment like Fivem, which is known for user-generated content that can be heavy on system memory. The data indicates that while the GPU is the star component, its performance is frequently throttled by the CPU's ability to feed it instructions.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D achieves a rank of 201 out of 3005 tested combos in Fivem. This places it in the top 6.7% of all combinations. While this is a strong showing, it is not a top-tier ranking despite the presence of a flagship GPU. The rank reflects the measured FPS across all settings and resolutions, and the data shows that the CPU's performance is a limiting factor that prevents this combo from climbing higher.

The CPU itself ranks in the 84th percentile against all CPUs, and its nearest rivals show a tight cluster of scores. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 has a delta of 0.1%, the AMD EPYC 4244P has a delta of 0.1%, and the Intel Core i5-13450HX has a delta of -0.2%. This indicates that the Ryzen 7 3700X is a balanced performer, but it is not a leader in its class. The GPU, however, is in the 92nd percentile, and its rivals include cards like the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT which is 1.6% behind. The discrepancy between the CPU's percentile and the GPU's percentile is key to understanding the combo's rank.

The combo rank of 201 suggests that there are 200 other combinations that deliver higher average FPS in Fivem. These are likely pairings with newer, faster CPUs that can better keep up with the RTX 5090 D's raw power. The data implies that the GPU is not the bottleneck in most scenarios, and the system would benefit from a more capable processor to push the frame rates higher, especially at 1080p and 1440p where the CPU's single-thread performance is paramount. The rank is a reflection of the system's overall balance, and in this case, it is tipped towards the GPU side.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal settings for this hardware combination depend on the user's target resolution and desired frame rate. For a 4K display, the High preset provides the best balance, with an average FPS of 93. The Ultra preset drops to 72 FPS, which is still playable but may not be smooth enough for competitive multiplayer. The Medium preset at 4K averages 116 FPS, which is a substantial improvement over High, but the visual quality difference may be significant. The Low preset at 4K offers 147 FPS, but this sacrifices too much visual fidelity for a GPU of this caliber.

At 1440p, the data shows that the Medium and High presets are the sweet spots. Medium averages 187 FPS, while High averages 167 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 130 FPS, which is a noticeable drop from High but still a high frame rate. The Low preset at 203 FPS is unnecessary for most users, as the visual quality loss is not worth the extra frames. For 1440p users, the High preset is recommended because it offers a high average FPS (167) while retaining better visual quality than Medium.

For 1080p, the data shows that the system is capable of pushing very high frame rates. The Ultra preset averages 181 FPS, which is the best choice for visual quality without sacrificing much performance. The High preset at 198 FPS is also excellent, and the Medium preset at 215 FPS offers a slight edge in frame rate. The Low preset at 234 FPS is the highest measured average, but it is unlikely to be preferred by users who have invested in a high-end GPU. The recommendation for 1080p is to use the Ultra preset, as it provides an average FPS of 181, which is well above the 144 Hz refresh rate common on high-end monitors, and it leverages the GPU's capabilities to the fullest.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the data shows a clear progression of average FPS across settings: Low at 234, Medium at 215, High at 198, and Ultra at 181. The Medium preset also provides a recorded minimum FPS of 182 and a maximum of 247, indicating some frame time variance. The drop from Medium to High is 17 FPS, and from High to Ultra is another 17 FPS. This suggests that the CPU is the primary limiter at this resolution, as the GPU has enough headroom to handle the increased graphical load without a massive frame rate penalty.

At 2560x1440, the averages are: Low at 203, Medium at 187, High at 167, and Ultra at 130. The Medium preset records a minimum of 159 and a maximum of 215. The decrease from 1080p to 1440p for each preset is consistent: 31 FPS for Low, 28 FPS for Medium, 31 FPS for High, and 51 FPS for Ultra. The larger drop for Ultra (51 FPS) indicates that the GPU is becoming a more significant factor at this resolution and settings level. The gap between High and Ultra at 1440p is 37 FPS, which is a larger difference than at 1080p (17 FPS), further confirming the GPU's growing role.

At 3840x2160, the averages are: Low at 147, Medium at 116, High at 93, and Ultra at 72. The Medium preset records a minimum of 99 and a maximum of 133. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is the most severe: 56 FPS for Low, 71 FPS for Medium, 74 FPS for High, and 58 FPS for Ultra. The percentage drops are 27.6%, 38%, 44.3%, and 44.6% respectively. This data shows that at 4K, the GPU is the dominant bottleneck, and the CPU's influence is minimal. The difference between the Low and Ultra presets at 4K is 75 FPS, which highlights the massive graphical workload increase.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The highest average FPS in the dataset is 234, achieved at 1920x1080 with the Low preset.

Q: At which resolution and settings does this combo dip below 100 FPS on average?

A: The data shows an average FPS of 93 at 3840x2160 with the High preset, and 72 at 3840x2160 with the Ultra preset.

Q: How does this combo rank among other tested combinations?

A: The combo ranks 201 out of 3005 tested combos in Fivem.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 1080p?

A: The data suggests the CPU is the primary limiter at 1080p, as the average FPS at Low (234) is only slightly higher than at Ultra (181), indicating the GPU is not being fully utilized.

Q: What is the average FPS at 1440p Medium?

A: The average FPS at 2560x1440 with the Medium preset is 187, with a minimum of 159 and a maximum of 215.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded?

A: The lowest average FPS is 72, recorded at 3840x2160 with the Ultra preset.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 2 architecture, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. It has a 32 MB L3 cache and supports DDR4 memory with a dual-channel bus. Its benchmark scores show a single-thread score of 2656 in Passmark and a multi-thread score of 22458. The CPU's percentile versus all CPUs is 84, and its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 (delta 0.1%) and the Intel Core i5-13450HX (delta -0.2%).

In the Fivem data, the CPU's role is most evident at lower resolutions and settings. The fact that the average FPS at 1080p Low (234) is not significantly higher than at 1080p Medium (215) indicates that the CPU is reaching its limits in terms of single-thread performance. Fivem is a multiplayer mod for Grand Theft Auto V, and its performance is often sensitive to single-thread IPC. The Ryzen 7 3700X, while capable, is not a top-tier performer in this regard, and its Zen 2 architecture is behind newer generations.

The data shows that at 1440p and above, the CPU's influence wanes as the GPU becomes the bottleneck. However, the CPU's impact is still visible in the frame rate differences between presets. At 1440p, the drop from Low to Ultra is 73 FPS (203 to 130), which is less than the 75 FPS drop at 4K but still substantial. This suggests that the CPU is still providing a baseline level of performance that the GPU can work with, but it is not the primary driver of frame rate changes at higher resolutions.

The CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads are sufficient for the multi-threaded aspects of the game, but the single-thread performance is the key limiting factor in achieving higher frame rates at 1080p. The close scores of its rivals, such as the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 and the Intel Core i5-13450HX, show that it is competitive, but the data indicates that a CPU with a higher single-thread score would likely improve the average FPS at lower resolutions. The CPU's TDP of 65 W is low, but this does not directly correlate with gaming performance. The role of the CPU in this combo is to provide a stable foundation, but it is not the component that pushes the system to its highest potential frame rates.