Fivem

This analysis examines the measured performance of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti in Fivem. The data reveals a system where the graphics card is the primary constraint, limiting the experience across all tested resolutions and settings. The following sections break down the benchmark results, comparing this specific combination against other tested hardware configurations and providing insights into the roles of the CPU and GPU.

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

The measured FPS data shows a classic pattern of GPU-bound scaling. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 58.5 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 at the same Low preset, the average drops to 42.7 FPS, a significant reduction. At 3840x2160, the average falls further to 21.5 FPS. This progression highlights that the rendering load is increasing faster than the GPU can handle as pixel count rises.

The scaling from 1080p to 1440p at Low settings represents a 27% performance loss, while the jump from 1440p to 4K represents a 50% loss. This non-linear degradation is typical when a GPU is saturated. The GTX 1050 Ti, with its 4 GB of GDDR5 memory and 112.1 GB/s bandwidth, appears to be the bottleneck. The Ryzen 7 9700X, with 8 cores and 16 threads, is likely not the limiting factor here, as its high single-thread and multi-thread scores suggest ample headroom.

At Ultra settings, the situation becomes more extreme. The 1080p Ultra average is 29 FPS, which drops to 19.5 FPS at 1440p and a barely playable 9.9 FPS at 4K. The gap between Low and Ultra at the same resolution is also telling. At 1080p, Low (58.5 FPS) is more than double the Ultra (29 FPS) performance. This indicates that the GPU's shading units and memory bandwidth are overwhelmed by the increased visual complexity. The data strongly suggests that Fivem's frame rate is dictated by the GPU's capabilities, not the CPU.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This specific hardware pairing ranks 1780 out of 1792 tested combinations in Fivem. This places it in the bottom 1% of all configurations in the database, a position that reflects the GPU's age and entry-level positioning. The GTX 1050 Ti's benchmarks show it is in the 30th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 5316. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce 930A (score 5317, deltaPct 0) and the NVIDIA GeForce 940M (score 5297, deltaPct 0.4), which are similarly low-powered parts.

The CPU, in contrast, is a high-end component. The Ryzen 7 9700X sits in the 89th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 36029. Its nearest rivals are the Intel Core i5-14500HX (score 35940, deltaPct 0.2) and the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H (score 36165, deltaPct -0.4). This massive disparity in component class creates a severely unbalanced system. The CPU is capable of far more than the GPU can deliver, making the combo rank almost entirely dependent on the graphics card's performance. The data shows this is a pairing where the processor's potential is wasted in this specific game.

FAQ

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

A: The highest measured average is 58.5 FPS at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this configuration?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor. The GTX 1050 Ti ranks in the 30th percentile of all GPUs, while the Ryzen 7 9700X ranks in the 89th percentile of all CPUs. The FPS drops significantly with increased resolution and settings, a classic sign of GPU saturation.

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

A: It ranks 1780 out of 1792 tested combos for Fivem, placing it in the bottom 1% of all tested systems.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves an average of 58.5 FPS, while the Ultra preset achieves an average of 29 FPS. This represents a 50% reduction in performance when switching to Ultra.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 9700X's performance affected by this game?

A: The CPU's benchmark scores are very high, such as a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 31588 and a single-core score of 4459. The game's FPS does not scale with its capabilities, indicating the GPU prevents the CPU from being a bottleneck.

Q: What is the performance at 4K resolution?

A: At 3840x2160, the average FPS ranges from 21.5 on Low settings to 9.9 on Ultra settings. These figures are not suitable for smooth gameplay.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal experience is found at 1920x1080 with Low settings, which yields an average of 58.5 FPS. This is the only configuration that approaches a playable 60 FPS target. The Medium preset at 1080p drops to 47.3 FPS, which is a noticeable reduction but may be acceptable for some. High settings at 1080p produce 39.8 FPS, a further step down.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset is the only viable option, producing an average of 42.7 FPS. However, this is still below the 1080p Low figure. The data suggests that for a smoother experience, prioritising resolution over visual fidelity is necessary. The jump from Low to Medium at 1440p results in a drop from 42.7 to 30.2 FPS, a 29% decrease. At 4K, all settings are below 22 FPS, making the game effectively unplayable.

The data implies that the user must sacrifice visual quality for performance. The Ultra preset is not recommended at any resolution, as it only achieves 29 FPS at 1080p and drops to single digits at 4K. For a consistent frame rate, 1080p Low is the clear choice. If a user prefers higher visual fidelity, 1080p Medium is the next best option, accepting a 19% performance hit.

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

At 1920x1080, the results are as follows: Low settings average 58.5 FPS, Medium settings average 47.3 FPS, High settings average 39.8 FPS, and Ultra settings average 29 FPS. This shows a clear and consistent decline as graphical fidelity increases.

At 2560x1440, the performance drops across all presets. Low settings average 42.7 FPS, Medium settings average 30.2 FPS, High settings average 25.3 FPS, and Ultra settings average 19.5 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium is 12.5 FPS, which is more pronounced than at 1080p.

At 3840x2160, the performance is severely limited. Low settings average 21.5 FPS, Medium settings average 18.2 FPS, High settings average 16.9 FPS, and Ultra settings average 9.9 FPS. The difference between Low and High is only 4.6 FPS, suggesting that the GPU is so saturated that settings changes have a diminished impact. The data reveals that the step from 1080p to 1440p is a significant hurdle, and 4K is beyond the capabilities of this GPU.

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

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X is a high-performance processor with 8 cores and 16 threads. Its base clock is 3.80 GHz and it boosts up to 5.50 GHz. This Zen 5 architecture CPU, built on a 4 nm process, has a 32 MB shared L3 cache. In synthetic benchmarks, it scores 31588 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 4459 in single-core. These figures place it in the 89th percentile of all CPUs, showing it is a top-tier part.

Despite this computational power, the FPS results in Fivem do not reflect the CPU's capabilities. The frame rates are consistently low and scale directly with GPU load. This indicates that the CPU is not the bottleneck. The game is not demanding enough on the processor to utilise its full potential, or the GPU is so slow that it prevents the CPU from ever being the limiting factor. The data shows that even the strongest CPU cannot overcome a weak GPU in this scenario. The processor's high scores, such as a PassMark multithread score of 37161, are irrelevant when the GPU can only produce 58.5 FPS at best.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti is the clear limiting component. It has 4 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 112.1 GB/s of bandwidth. Its base clock is 1291 MHz with a boost clock of 1392 MHz. The GPU's benchmark scores are low, with a PassMark G3D score of 6340 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 305. It ranks in the 30th percentile of all GPUs, and its nearest rivals are all similarly low-end parts.

The measured FPS data aligns directly with the GPU's limitations. The 4 GB VRAM is likely a constraint at higher resolutions and settings, causing the significant drops seen at 1440p and 4K. The GPU's memory bandwidth of 112.1 GB/s is also insufficient for the data throughput required at higher settings. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 29.5 FPS, showing how quickly the GPU's 768 shading units are overwhelmed. The GPU's 2.138 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is simply too low for modern game loads. The data confirms that the GTX 1050 Ti is the primary reason for the combo's rank of 1780 out of 1792.