Fivem

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

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X brings 8 cores and 16 threads to the Fivem benchmark run, built on the Zen 5 architecture codenamed Granite Ridge. This is a 9000-series desktop part with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, using the AMD Socket AM5 platform with DDR5 memory support and a dual-channel memory bus delivering 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. The CPU's 32 MB of shared L3 cache is a notable asset for a multiplayer game like Fivem, where server-side data streaming and rapid context switching between many entities can benefit from larger on-die storage.

The processor's benchmark profile shows strong single-threaded performance, scoring 1,280 in 3dMark single-thread and 4,459 in Cinebench R23 single-core. Multi-threaded results are equally solid, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 31,588 and a 3dMark max-threads score of 9,771. In the broader CPU landscape, this chip sits at the 89th percentile versus all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 36,029. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-14500HX, posts an average score of 35,940 (0.2% lower), while the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H scores 36,165 (0.4% higher). These margins are tight, suggesting the 9700X is well-positioned among modern processors.

For Fivem specifically, the game's multiplayer nature tends to emphasize CPU throughput for physics, AI, and network handling. The measured FPS data at 1080p Low shows 252.9 FPS average, which indicates the CPU is feeding frames far above typical display refresh rates. The 8-core configuration with 16 threads appears sufficient to avoid becoming a bottleneck at lower resolutions, as evidenced by the high frame counts. At 1080p Ultra, the average drops to 123 FPS, a decline that suggests the GPU begins to shoulder more load as settings increase, but the CPU's strong single-thread performance keeps the frame pacing stable.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is an Ampere-architecture part built on the GA102 chip with an 8 nm process from Samsung. It carries 10 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 320-bit bus, yielding 760.3 GB/s of memory bandwidth. Its base clock is 1440 MHz with a boost clock of 1710 MHz, and memory runs at 19 Gbps effective. The GPU has 8,704 shading units, 272 texture mapping units, and 96 raster output units, along with 68 ray tracing cores and 272 tensor cores. Peak FP32 throughput is 29.77 TFLOPS.

The RTX 3080's benchmark standing places it at the 80th percentile versus all GPUs, with an average score of 35,787. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon Pro Duo, scores 35,860 (0.2% higher), while the AMD Radeon 880M scores 35,646 (0.4% lower). The small deltaPct values here indicate the RTX 3080 is clustered tightly with several other graphics cards in aggregate performance, though its 10 GB VRAM capacity may become a consideration at 4K Ultra where memory pressure typically rises.

In Fivem, the GPU's role becomes more pronounced as resolution and settings scale upward. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS falls to 42.1, which is a substantial drop from the 4K Low figure of 91.1. The 10 GB frame buffer appears adequate for 1080p and 1440p across all settings, but the 4K Ultra result hints that memory bandwidth and capacity could be limiting factors at the highest load. The GPU's 320-bit bus and 760.3 GB/s bandwidth are strong on paper, yet the measured 4K Ultra frame rate of 42.1 suggests the card is working near its practical ceiling in this title.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 ranks 548th out of 1,792 tested combos in Fivem, placing it in the upper third of all configurations. This position reflects a balanced pairing where neither component dramatically outclasses the other. The CPU's 89th percentile standing and the GPU's 80th percentile standing combine to produce a system that performs consistently across the measured resolution and settings matrix.

The rank of 548 out of 1,792 means roughly 70% of tested combos fall below this pairing. That is a solid result for a mid-to-high-end desktop setup, especially considering Fivem's multiplayer nature can introduce variable loads that favor strong single-thread performance. The CPU's 3dMark single-thread score of 1,280 and the GPU's Passmark G3D score of 25,086 both contribute to this ranking, though the exact weighting between components is not specified in the data. What is clear is that the combo delivers playable frame rates at most settings, with the exception of 4K Ultra where the average dips below 45 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured results show a wide spread across settings. Low settings produce an average of 252.9 FPS, Medium yields 198.6 FPS, High reaches 156.9 FPS, and Ultra drops to 123 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra costs roughly 130 FPS, or about half the Low-setting performance. This indicates that at 1080p, the GPU is the primary scaling factor as settings increase, since the CPU can clearly sustain very high frame rates when the GPU load is light.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages are 164.2 FPS on Low, 129.4 FPS on Medium, 101.2 FPS on High, and 83.2 FPS on Ultra. The drop from 1080p Low to 1440p Low is about 89 FPS, while the drop from 1080p Ultra to 1440p Ultra is about 40 FPS. This pattern shows that lower settings are more sensitive to resolution changes, because the GPU has more headroom to be affected by pixel count when its workload is otherwise light.

At 3840x2160, the results are 91.1 FPS on Low, 68.7 FPS on Medium, 55.9 FPS on High, and 42.1 FPS on Ultra. The 4K Ultra figure of 42.1 FPS is the only sub-60 result across the entire measured set, and it represents a significant compromise for users targeting 4K with maximum quality. The 4K Low result of 91.1 FPS shows the GPU can handle 4K if settings are reduced, but the gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 49 FPS, which is proportionally larger than at lower resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K varies notably by settings. At Low, the average goes from 252.9 FPS at 1080p to 91.1 FPS at 4K, a reduction of 161.8 FPS or roughly 64%. At Ultra, the average goes from 123 FPS at 1080p to 42.1 FPS at 4K, a reduction of 80.9 FPS or roughly 66%. The percentage drop is similar across settings, but the absolute loss is much larger at Low because the starting frame rate is higher.

This pattern indicates the limiting component shifts with resolution. At 1080p Low, the CPU is likely the ceiling, since 252.9 FPS is an extremely high frame rate that requires strong single-thread throughput. As resolution increases to 1440p and 4K, the GPU becomes the bottleneck, as evidenced by the linear scaling of FPS with pixel count. The fact that 4K Ultra produces only 42.1 FPS suggests the RTX 3080's 10 GB VRAM and 320-bit bus are under strain at that configuration, while the CPU has ample headroom to feed frames.

The data also shows that the gap between 1440p and 4K is smaller than the gap between 1080p and 1440p at equivalent settings. For example, at High, the FPS goes from 156.9 at 1080p to 101.2 at 1440p (a 55.7 FPS drop) and then to 55.9 at 4K (a 45.3 FPS drop). This non-linear scaling suggests the GPU's memory bandwidth becomes increasingly important as pixel count grows, and the 760.3 GB/s figure is adequate but not excessive for 4K workloads in Fivem.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the most balanced experience appears to be 1440p High, which delivers 101.2 FPS average. This configuration provides a smooth frame rate well above 60 FPS while maintaining the visual quality that High settings bring. The 83.2 FPS at 1440p Ultra is also playable, but the drop of 18 FPS from High to Ultra may not justify the visual gains for most users.

For users prioritizing frame rate over visual fidelity, 1080p Low at 252.9 FPS is far above any display's refresh rate capability, making this setting suitable for competitive play where responsiveness matters more than graphics. The 1080p Medium result of 198.6 FPS remains extremely high and offers a better balance for those with 144Hz or 165Hz monitors.

At 4K, the recommendation is more constrained. The 4K Low result of 91.1 FPS is the only 4K setting that exceeds 60 FPS, so users targeting 4K should start with Low and selectively raise settings if their display can tolerate lower frame rates. The 4K Medium result of 68.7 FPS is borderline playable, but the 4K High (55.9 FPS) and 4K Ultra (42.1 FPS) figures fall below the 60 FPS threshold that most gamers consider the minimum for smooth play.

The data suggests that 1440p is the sweet spot for this combo in Fivem. At 1440p Medium (129.4 FPS) and 1440p High (101.2 FPS), the system delivers high frame rates with substantial visual fidelity. The 1440p Ultra result of 83.2 FPS is still respectable, and the overall pattern indicates that users should prioritize 1440p over 4K unless they are willing to accept significant quality reductions. The combo's 548th rank out of 1,792 configurations reflects this balanced capability across resolutions, with no single setting producing an unplayable result except 4K Ultra.