Fivem

Fivem is a multiplayer modification platform that stresses both the CPU and GPU heavily depending on the scene and resolution. This analysis pairs the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, using measured frame rate data across three resolutions and four quality presets. The Ryzen 7 5700 is an 8-core, 16-thread Zen 3 processor with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, while the RTX 4080 is an Ada Lovelace GPU with 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus. The data shows a combo that is extremely capable at 1080p and 1440p, but which becomes increasingly GPU-bound at 4K, where even the RTX 4080 struggles to maintain high refresh rates on the Ultra preset.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of diminishing returns as resolution increases. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo produces an average of 290 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low drops that to 219 FPS, a 24.5% reduction. At 4K Low, the average falls to 122 FPS, which is 57.9% lower than the 1080p result. This scaling is typical for a system where the CPU is still feeding the GPU adequately at lower resolutions, but the GPU workload becomes the dominant factor as pixel count rises.

The High preset tells a similar story with slightly different numbers. At 1080p High, the average is 210 FPS. At 1440p High, it drops to 138 FPS, a 34.3% decrease. At 4K High, the average is 77 FPS, which is 63.3% below the 1080p High score. The jump from 1440p to 4K is particularly steep here, indicating that the RTX 4080’s 16 GB memory buffer and 716.8 GB/s bandwidth are being pushed hard by the 4K pixel workload.

The Medium preset shows the most consistent scaling pattern. At 1080p Medium, the average is 263 FPS with a minimum of 223 and a maximum of 302. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 173 FPS (min 147, max 199), a 34.2% reduction. At 4K Medium, the average is 96 FPS (min 82, max 110), which is 63.5% lower than 1080p. The min-to-max ranges at Medium also show that frame pacing tightens as resolution increases, suggesting that the GPU is becoming the bottleneck rather than the CPU.

The Ultra preset is the most demanding. At 1080p Ultra, the average is 163 FPS. At 1440p Ultra, it falls to 107 FPS, a 34.4% drop. At 4K Ultra, the average is just 60 FPS, which is 63.2% below the 1080p Ultra result. The 4K Ultra score of exactly 60 FPS is a significant milestone — it means the system is just barely hitting the minimum for smooth 60 Hz gameplay, but any scene complexity spike could push it below that threshold.

The scaling from 1080p to 4K across all presets shows that the limiting component shifts depending on resolution. At 1080p, the Ryzen 7 5700’s 3DMark single-thread score of 901 and 16-thread score of 6628 are likely the limiting factors, as the GPU is capable of far more than the CPU can feed. At 4K, the RTX 4080’s raw compute becomes the bottleneck, with its 48.74 TFLOPS FP32 performance being stretched thin by the massive pixel count.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to achieve 144 FPS consistently?

A: At 1080p with Medium or High settings, the average FPS is 263 and 210 respectively, both well above 144. At 1440p, High settings yield 138 FPS average, which is just below 144 but likely playable, while Medium at 1440p gives 173 FPS average, comfortably above the 144 FPS target.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming?

A: Yes, but with compromises. At 4K Medium, the average is 96 FPS with a minimum of 82 FPS, which is smooth for most games. At 4K High, the average drops to 77 FPS, still playable. At 4K Ultra, the average is exactly 60 FPS, which is the bare minimum for smooth gameplay but may feel inconsistent during heavy multiplayer scenes.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 5700 compare to its nearest rivals in CPU benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700 has an average benchmark score of 25517, placing it in the 78th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the Intel Xeon D-2752TER, scores 25530, which is 0.1% higher. The AMD Ryzen 5 7640U scores 25485, 0.1% lower, and the AMD Ryzen 7 5825U scores 25446, 0.3% lower. The performance difference between these CPUs is negligible.

Q: What is the RTX 4080’s standing relative to other GPUs?

A: The RTX 4080 has an average benchmark score of 54247, placing it in the 86th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival is the RTX 4080 SUPER with a score of 54209, which is 0.1% lower. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828, 1.1% higher, and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698, 2.6% higher.

Q: Is the Ultra preset usable at any resolution?

A: At 1080p Ultra, the average is 163 FPS, which is very playable. At 1440p Ultra, the average drops to 107 FPS, still smooth for most monitors. At 4K Ultra, the average is 60 FPS, which is playable but leaves no headroom for demanding scenes.

Q: Does the CPU limit performance at 1080p?

A: The data suggests yes. At 1080p Low, the system produces 290 FPS, but the RTX 4080 is capable of much higher frame rates in less CPU-bound titles. The Ryzen 7 5700’s single-thread performance, as indicated by a 3DMark single-thread score of 901, is likely the ceiling for very high FPS scenarios.

How This Combo Ranks

In Fivem, this specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 ranks 317th out of 3707 tested combos. This places it in the top 8.5% of all configurations tested, which is a strong result for a mid-range CPU paired with a high-end GPU. The rank reflects the balanced nature of this pairing — the Ryzen 7 5700 does not bottleneck the RTX 4080 at most resolutions, but it also does not push the GPU to its absolute limit at 1080p.

The combo’s rank is heavily influenced by the fact that Fivem is a multiplayer game with significant CPU overhead for scripting and network synchronization. The Ryzen 7 5700’s 8 cores and 16 threads, along with its 16 MB of L3 cache, handle this workload well, as shown by its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 20655. However, the RTX 4080’s 86th percentile ranking among all GPUs is higher than the CPU’s 78th percentile, indicating that the GPU is the stronger component in this pairing.

Compared to other tested combos, this configuration is best suited for high-refresh 1440p gaming. The 1440p Medium average of 173 FPS is a sweet spot, providing smooth gameplay with a minimum of 147 FPS. The 4K High average of 77 FPS is also respectable, but the combo’s rank would likely improve at lower resolutions where the CPU is less of a limiting factor.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and refresh rate. For 1080p users with a 240 Hz monitor, the Low preset at 290 FPS is the only way to fully utilize such a display, but the Medium preset at 263 FPS is nearly as fast and will look significantly better. The High preset at 210 FPS is also viable for 144 Hz or 165 Hz monitors, offering a better visual experience with only a modest FPS penalty.

For 1440p, the Medium preset is the clear recommendation. It delivers an average of 173 FPS with a minimum of 147 FPS, which is ideal for 144 Hz and 165 Hz monitors. The High preset at 138 FPS is also playable on 144 Hz displays, but the lower minimum frame rate may cause occasional stutters. The Ultra preset at 107 FPS is only recommended for 100 Hz or 120 Hz monitors, and the Low preset at 219 FPS is overkill for most displays but useful for competitive play.

For 4K, the Medium preset is the best balance of visual quality and performance. The average of 96 FPS with a minimum of 82 FPS provides a smooth experience on 60 Hz and 120 Hz displays alike. The High preset at 77 FPS is acceptable for 60 Hz monitors but may feel inconsistent during heavy scenes. The Ultra preset at 60 FPS is only recommended for users who prioritize visual fidelity over frame rate consistency and have a 60 Hz display.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured data shows a wide range of performance across presets. The Low preset averages 290 FPS, which is the highest score in the entire dataset. The Medium preset averages 263 FPS, with a minimum of 223 FPS and a maximum of 302 FPS, indicating good frame pacing. The High preset averages 210 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 163 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 127 FPS, which is substantial and shows the impact of graphics quality settings on this CPU-bound resolution.

At 2560x1440, the performance scales down predictably. The Low preset averages 219 FPS, the Medium preset averages 173 FPS (min 147, max 199), the High preset averages 138 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 107 FPS. The Medium preset’s minimum of 147 FPS is particularly notable because it ensures that even the lowest frame rates stay above the 144 Hz threshold, making it the most consistent option for high-refresh 1440p gaming.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck. The Low preset averages 122 FPS, which is still very high for 4K. The Medium preset averages 96 FPS (min 82, max 110), providing a smooth experience with some headroom. The High preset averages 77 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 60 FPS. The Ultra preset’s 60 FPS average is exactly at the refresh rate of most 4K monitors, but the lack of any min/max data suggests it may dip below 60 in complex scenes.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 is a Zen 3 architecture processor built on the 7 nm process node, manufactured by TSMC. It features 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The CPU has a 16 MB L3 cache and supports dual-channel DDR4 memory with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Its benchmark scores indicate strong multi-threaded performance, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 20655 and a Geekbench multicore score of 9959.

In Fivem, the CPU’s role is critical because the game engine handles many tasks that are not GPU-accelerated, such as scripting, entity management, and network interpolation. The Ryzen 7 5700’s single-thread performance, as indicated by a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2916 and a 3DMark single-thread score of 901, is sufficient to maintain high frame rates at 1080p, but it appears to be the limiting factor at the highest FPS levels. The 1080p Low score of 290 FPS is likely near the CPU’s ceiling, as the RTX 4080 is capable of far more in less CPU-bound titles.

The CPU’s 8 cores and 16 threads are well-suited for Fivem’s multi-threaded workloads, which benefit from the 3DMark 16-thread score of 6628 and the PassMark multithread score of 24303. However, the processor’s 65 W TDP and Gen 3 PCIe interface may limit its ability to sustain very high boost clocks under sustained load, though the data does not show significant thermal throttling. Overall, the Ryzen 7 5700 provides a solid foundation for this combo, but users seeking the absolute maximum frame rates at 1080p might consider a CPU with higher single-thread performance.