Fivem

Fivem is a multiplayer modding platform that stresses both CPU and GPU heavily, depending on the scene. This specific pairing of an AMD Ryzen 7 5700G with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 creates a unique bottleneck profile. The data shows that the RTX 4090 is capable of massive frame rates, but the Ryzen 7 5700G’s Zen 3 architecture often dictates the ceiling, especially at lower resolutions. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS across three resolutions and four quality presets to show you exactly where the limits lie.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a classic pattern of CPU and GPU load shifting across resolutions. At 1080p, the combination is heavily CPU-bound, with the GPU often waiting on the processor to feed it frames. At 4K, the load shifts to the GPU, but the frame rates remain high enough to show that the RTX 4090 is doing the heavy lifting.

Looking at the High preset, the average FPS scales from 232 at 1080p down to 153 at 1440p, and finally to 85 at 4K. This represents a 34% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 44% drop from 1440p to 4K. The absolute numbers are still very playable, but the scaling shows that the GPU is becoming the primary limiter as resolution increases. The 1080p result of 232 FPS is likely constrained by the CPU’s single-thread performance and memory bandwidth, as the RTX 4090 is capable of far more in less demanding titles.

The Low preset tells a similar story with higher absolute numbers. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 289 FPS, which drops to 242 at 1440p and 135 at 4K. The 1080p to 1440p drop is 16%, while the 1440p to 4K drop is 44%. This suggests that at 1080p Low, the CPU is even more of a bottleneck, as the GPU has less work to do. The 4K Low result of 135 FPS is still excellent, but it shows that even a flagship GPU like the RTX 4090 needs the resolution to scale up to show its full potential relative to the CPU.

The Medium preset offers the most complete data, including minimum and maximum FPS. At 1080p, the average is 266 FPS with a minimum of 226 and a maximum of 305. At 1440p, the average is 191 FPS with a minimum of 163 and a maximum of 220. At 4K, the average is 106 FPS with a minimum of 90 and a maximum of 122. The scaling here is consistent: a 28% drop from 1080p to 1440p, and a 44% drop from 1440p to 4K. The minimum FPS values are particularly telling, as they show that even in demanding scenes, the system rarely drops below 90 FPS at 4K.

The Ultra preset shows the most significant impact of resolution. The average FPS drops from 180 at 1080p to 119 at 1440p, and then to 66 at 4K. This is a 34% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 45% drop from 1440p to 4K. The 4K Ultra result of 66 FPS is the lowest average in the entire dataset, indicating that this setting pushes the GPU to its limits. The scaling pattern across all presets suggests that the CPU is the limiting factor at 1080p, while the GPU becomes the limiting factor at 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 168th out of 3707 tested combinations in Fivem. This places it in the top 4.5% of all tested systems, which is a strong result, but it is important to understand what this ranking means given the components involved. The RTX 4090 is a top-tier GPU, but the Ryzen 7 5700G is a mid-range processor from 2021. The ranking reflects the real-world performance of this pairing, which is limited by the CPU in many scenarios.

The CPU’s percentile rank is 79, meaning it outperforms 79% of all CPUs in the database. Its average benchmark score is 27051, which places it in a tight cluster with the Intel Core i9-9900K (27097, delta -0.2%), the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 (26936, delta 0.4%), the Intel Core i5-14400T (27166, delta -0.4%), and the Intel Core i7-1370P (26900, delta 0.6%). This shows that the 5700G’s raw compute performance is very competitive with these rivals, differing by less than 1%. However, in a game like Fivem, which is known for being CPU-intensive in multiplayer scenarios, the 8-core, 16-thread configuration is put to the test.

The GPU’s percentile rank is 88, and its average benchmark score is 60347. Its nearest rivals are the Intel Arc Pro A60 (60326, delta 0%), the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 (60140, delta 0.3%), the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M (61896, delta -2.5%), and the AMD Radeon PRO V710 (58657, delta 2.9%). These deltas are minimal, showing that the RTX 4090 is at the top of its class in synthetic benchmarks. The fact that this combo only ranks 168th out of 3707, despite having a top-tier GPU, reinforces the idea that the CPU is holding back the overall result in Fivem.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture and features 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus, delivering a massive 1.01 TB/s of memory bandwidth. It has a base clock of 2235 MHz and a boost clock of 2520 MHz. The 24 GB frame buffer is more than sufficient for Fivem at any resolution, and the memory bandwidth ensures that texture streaming and asset loading are not bottlenecks. The GPU also has 16384 shading units and 128 RT cores, though the latter are not heavily utilized in Fivem’s default rendering path.

In Fivem, the GPU’s role is to render the scene, handle shadows, reflections, and post-processing effects. The data shows that the RTX 4090 is more than capable of handling these tasks. At 1080p, the GPU is often idle waiting for the CPU, as evidenced by the high average FPS of 289 on Low settings. At 4K Ultra, the GPU is fully utilized, producing 66 FPS average, which is a demanding workload that stresses the 82.58 TFLOPS FP32 compute capability.

The GPU’s 512 tensor cores and 512 texture mapping units are also relevant for Fivem. While the game does not heavily use DLSS or ray tracing in the default configuration, the tensor cores can be used for other tasks. The GPU’s pixel rate of 443.5 GPixel/s and texture rate of 1,290.2 GTexel/s are more than sufficient for the game’s needs. The data shows that the GPU is not the primary bottleneck in this combo, except at the highest resolution and settings. The 4K Ultra result of 66 FPS is the only point where the GPU is clearly the limiting factor.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum average FPS achievable with this combo at 1080p?

A: The highest average FPS at 1080p is 289, achieved with the Low preset. The Medium preset achieves 266 FPS, High achieves 232 FPS, and Ultra achieves 180 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 1440p?

A: At 1440p, the system is still partially CPU-bound, but the GPU load is increasing. The High preset drops from 232 FPS at 1080p to 153 FPS at 1440p, a 34% reduction that suggests the GPU is becoming more relevant, but the CPU still has a role in limiting peak FPS.

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

A: The 4K Ultra preset delivers an average of 66 FPS, while the 4K Low preset delivers 135 FPS. This represents a 51% performance increase from Ultra to Low at the same resolution.

Q: What is the lowest minimum FPS recorded in the dataset?

A: The lowest minimum FPS is 90, recorded at 4K with the Medium preset. This shows that even in demanding scenes, the system maintains a playable frame rate at 4K.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested systems?

A: This combo ranks 168th out of 3707 tested combinations in Fivem. This is in the top 4.5% of all systems, but it is lower than what would be expected if the CPU were more powerful.

Q: What is the average FPS at 1440p on the Ultra preset?

A: The average FPS at 1440p on Ultra is 119 FPS. This is a solid result for high-refresh-rate monitors, though it is 34% lower than the 1080p Ultra result of 180 FPS.

Settings Recommendations

The data shows that the Medium preset offers the best balance of performance and visual quality across all resolutions. At 1080p, Medium achieves an average of 266 FPS with a minimum of 226 FPS, which is well above the refresh rate of most monitors. At 1440p, Medium delivers 191 FPS average with a minimum of 163 FPS, which is ideal for 144Hz or 165Hz displays. Even at 4K, Medium produces 106 FPS average with a minimum of 90 FPS, making it the only preset that stays above 90 FPS at 4K.

High settings are also a viable option for users with high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors, as it delivers 153 FPS average. However, at 4K, High drops to 85 FPS, which is below the Medium preset’s minimum FPS. Ultra settings are only recommended for 1080p users who prioritize visual fidelity over raw frame rates, as it delivers 180 FPS average. At 1440p, Ultra is acceptable at 119 FPS, but at 4K, the 66 FPS average may be too low for fast-paced multiplayer gameplay.

The Low preset is not recommended for this hardware, as it sacrifices too much visual quality for marginal FPS gains. The difference between Low and Medium at 1080p is only 23 FPS (289 vs 266), but the visual quality difference is significant. For most users, the Medium preset is the sweet spot, as it provides the best combination of smoothness and visual fidelity. If you have a 4K display and want to maximize frame rates, Medium is the clear choice, as it is the only setting that maintains a minimum FPS above 90.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Cezanne. It has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The CPU features 16 MB of L3 cache and supports DDR4 memory with a dual-channel bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. This is a significant limitation for a game like Fivem, which relies heavily on memory bandwidth and single-thread performance for physics, AI, and network code.

The CPU’s benchmark results show that it is a capable performer. In Cinebench R23, it scores 12830.5 in multicore and 1494 in single-core. In Geekbench, it scores 9950 in multicore and 1894 in single-core. Its Passmark multithread score is 24419, and its single-thread score is 3283. These scores place it in the 79th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 27051. The nearest rivals are all within 1% of its performance, showing that the 5700G is a solid mid-range option.

In Fivem, the CPU’s role is critical. The game’s multiplayer nature means that many entities, scripts, and player interactions must be processed by the CPU. The data suggests that the CPU is the primary bottleneck at 1080p, as the GPU is capable of producing much higher frame rates. The 1080p Low result of 289 FPS is likely near the CPU’s practical limit in this game. The CPU’s 16 threads are useful for handling background tasks, but the single-thread performance is what determines peak FPS in many scenarios.

The CPU’s PCIe Gen 3 interface is another consideration. While this does not directly impact FPS in most games, it may limit the speed at which data can be transferred to the GPU. The 5700G also has integrated Radeon Vega 8 graphics, which are not utilized in this configuration but add to the CPU’s thermal and power footprint. The 65W TDP is low for an 8-core processor, which is a benefit for cooling, but it also limits the CPU’s ability to sustain high boost clocks under heavy loads. Overall, the Ryzen 7 5700G is a capable processor, but it is the limiting factor in this otherwise top-tier system.