Fivem

Fivem is a peculiar beast in the benchmarking world. Unlike tightly optimized single-player titles, its performance is heavily influenced by server-side scripts, asset streaming, and the sheer density of other players. The data for the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 combination shows a system that is overwhelmingly capable, but the frame rate curves reveal a distinct shift in bottleneck behavior as resolution changes. The measured results indicate that this pairing provides a high-refresh-rate experience at 1080p and 1440p, while still maintaining playable, smooth performance at 4K, though the margin for error shrinks significantly at the highest settings.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 is the clearest indicator of where the balance lies between the Ryzen 7 9700X and the RTX 4080. At Low settings, the transition from 1080p to 1440p sees the average frame rate drop from 333 FPS to 219 FPS, a reduction of 114 FPS. Pushing further to 4K, the average falls to 122 FPS. This represents a 63% reduction in performance from 1080p to 4K at Low settings, which is a massive hit, but the absolute numbers remain so high that the experience is still exceptionally fluid.

The scaling pattern changes dramatically when moving to Ultra settings. At 1080p Ultra, the combo averages 163 FPS. At 1440p Ultra, that number drops to 107 FPS, and at 4K Ultra, it plummets to 60 FPS. The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K at Ultra is slightly larger than at Low, but the more critical observation is the absolute floor. The 60 FPS average at 4K Ultra is precisely on the edge of what most consider the minimum for a smooth experience. The data suggests that at 1080p, the CPU is the primary limiting factor; the GPU has enough headroom to render frames faster than the processor can feed it, which is why the jump from Low to Ultra at 1080p only costs 170 FPS (from 333 to 163). In contrast, at 4K, the GPU becomes the dominant constraint, as the resolution increase demands more pixel-pushing power than the architectural advantages of the CPU can compensate for.

The Medium settings row provides the most granular data, with minimum and maximum frame rates recorded. At 1080p Medium, the average is 263 FPS, with a minimum of 223 FPS and a maximum of 302 FPS. This tight band of 79 FPS indicates a stable frame time distribution, suggesting that neither component is experiencing severe stalls. At 1440p Medium, the average is 173 FPS with a minimum of 147 FPS. At 4K Medium, the average drops to 96 FPS with a minimum of 82 FPS. The minimum frame rate at 4K Medium (82 FPS) is still well above the 60 FPS threshold, implying that even in demanding scenes, the system maintains respectable fluidity. The scaling from 1080p to 4K at Medium (263 to 96 FPS) shows a 63% reduction, mirroring the Low settings behavior; this consistency suggests that the performance drop is primarily a function of resolution pixel count rather than a specific setting's computational cost.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 5 architecture, codenamed Granite Ridge. It operates on the AMD Socket AM5 platform with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. This high boost clock is critical for Fivem, which often struggles with single-threaded server-side logic. The CPU's benchmark scores support this: it achieves a 3dmark_single_thread score of 1280 and a passmark_single_thread score of 4654. In contrast, its multithreaded capabilities are represented by a cinebench_r23_multicore score of 20485 and a passmark_multithread score of 37161.

In the context of Fivem, these numbers tell a story of a CPU that is more than capable of handling the game's demands. The 3dmark_2_threads score of 2525 and 3dmark_4_threads score of 4869 highlight the processor's strength in light-threaded workloads, which is where Fivem's core simulation often resides. The L3 cache is 32 MB shared, which helps with the random asset streaming typical of multiplayer servers. The CPU's percentileVsAllCpus is 86, placing it in the top 14% of all processors tested. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i9-14901E, scores nearly identically with an average of 37911 versus the 9700X's 37943, a delta of only 0.1%. This suggests that in raw processing power, the 9700X is at parity with that Intel chip, meaning the frame rate differences in Fivem will come down to platform memory latency and specific instruction set optimizations rather than core count.

The data indicates that at 1080p, the CPU is the bottleneck. The jump from 122 FPS at 4K Low to 333 FPS at 1080p Low suggests the GPU is not being fully utilized at lower resolutions; the CPU's boost clock of 5.50 GHz is the primary driver of these high frame rates. However, the CPU's 65 W TDP and 4 nm TSMC process node mean it runs efficiently while delivering this performance. The passmark_data_compression score of 437140 is particularly relevant for Fivem, as it often involves decompressing vehicle models and map data on the fly; a high score here means less stutter when new assets stream in.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 7 9700X and RTX 4080 is ranked 220 out of 3707 tested combos in Fivem, placing it in the top 6% of all systems in the database. This is a strong position, but not an absolute top-tier placement, which is surprising given the individual component strength. The rank suggests that there are 219 other pairings that achieve higher average frame rates in Fivem. This could be due to the specific quirks of the game, where a CPU with even higher single-thread performance, or a GPU with faster memory bandwidth, might edge out this combo.

To contextualize this rank, consider the GPU's nearest rivals. The RTX 4080 has an avgBenchmarkScore of 54247, which is 0.1% higher than the RTX 4080 SUPER (54209). However, the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698, which is 2.6% higher, and the AMD Radeon 8060S scores 55757, 2.7% higher. This is unusual; the RTX 4080 is statistically outperformed by these AMD cards in synthetic benchmarks. Yet, in Fivem, the actual measured FPS for the 4080 is very high, indicating that the game's engine favors the NVIDIA architecture's specific features, such as the 76 RT cores and 304 Tensor cores, even if they aren't explicitly used for ray tracing in this title. The GPU's percentileVsAllGpus is 86, matching the CPU's percentile, which shows a balanced pairing in terms of raw hardware capability.

The comboRankInGame of 220 out of 3707 is a data point that suggests diminishing returns. The delta between this rank and the top spot is not provided, but given that the 9700X is within 0.4% of its nearest rivals in CPU benchmarks, the ranking is likely more dependent on the GPU's performance in Fivem's specific rendering pipeline. The fact that this combo sits in the top 6% confirms its overall capability; for most users, the difference between rank 220 and rank 50 will be negligible in real-world gameplay, especially since Fivem's performance is often capped by server tick rates and network latency.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of what to expect across all common resolutions and settings presets. At 1920x1080, the system is a high-refresh-rate monster. Low settings produce an average of 333 FPS, which is beyond the refresh rate of most monitors. Medium settings yield 263 FPS with a minimum of 223 FPS, ensuring no drops below 200 FPS. High settings give 210 FPS, and even Ultra settings maintain a robust 163 FPS. This indicates that at 1080p, the user can enable almost any setting and still maintain frame rates well above 144 Hz, making this an ideal setup for competitive play where visual fidelity is secondary to responsiveness.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains exceptionally strong. Low settings produce 219 FPS, Medium gives 173 FPS (147 min, 199 max), High provides 138 FPS, and Ultra drops to 107 FPS. The 1440p Ultra number is still above 100 FPS, which is excellent for a high-resolution monitor with a 120 Hz or 144 Hz refresh rate. The minimum FPS at Medium (147 FPS) is particularly noteworthy, as it shows that even in the most demanding scenes, the system does not dip below the 144 Hz threshold. This suggests that 1440p is the sweet spot for this combination, offering a perfect balance between visual clarity and performance headroom.

At 3840x2160, the system starts to show its limits. Low settings average 122 FPS, which is still very playable. Medium settings average 96 FPS with a minimum of 82 FPS, providing a stable 4K experience. High settings drop to 77 FPS, which is acceptable for slower-paced gameplay. Ultra settings, however, produce an average of 60 FPS. This is the only configuration where the system dips to the bare minimum for smooth motion, and it lacks a recorded minimum FPS, implying that it may drop below 60 FPS in heavy scenes. The data suggests that for 4K, users should stick to Medium or High settings to maintain a consistent frame rate, as the difference between 96 FPS at Medium and 60 FPS at Ultra is significant.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with the AD103 chip, manufactured on a 5 nm process at TSMC. It has a base clock of 2205 MHz and a boost clock of 2505 MHz. The memory subsystem is a critical component for Fivem, which often loads large texture packs. The 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus provides a bandwidth of 716.8 GB/s. This is more than sufficient for the game's asset streaming, as evidenced by the stable minimum FPS at 1440p Medium (147 FPS) and 4K Medium (82 FPS). The GPU's 112 ROPs and 304 TMUs ensure that texture fill rates are not a bottleneck at any resolution.

The GPU's benchmark scores are mixed. Its passmark_g3d score is 34457, which is respectable, but its 3dmark_steel_nomad_dx12 score of 6567 reflects its capabilities in modern DirectX 12 workloads. In Fivem, the GPU is not the limiting factor at 1080p, as the CPU takes over. However, at 4K, the GPU's raw pixel throughput becomes the deciding factor. The transition from 1080p Ultra (163 FPS) to 4K Ultra (60 FPS) represents a 63% drop, which aligns with the 4x increase in pixel count. This indicates that the RTX 4080's shader units (9728) and FP32 performance (48.74 TFLOPS) are being fully utilized at 4K Ultra, leaving no headroom.

The GPU's nearest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER, has a nearly identical avgBenchmarkScore (54209 vs 54247), but the measured FPS in Fivem shows this combo hitting 60 FPS at 4K Ultra. The AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB has a higher synthetic score but is likely to perform worse in Fivem due to driver overhead and lack of NVIDIA-specific optimizations. The RTX 4080's 76 RT cores and 304 Tensor cores are not directly leveraged in Fivem's standard rendering, but they contribute to the overall compute capability that allows for high frame rates. The 320 W TDP and triple-slot design mean this is a power-hungry card, but the performance payoff is clear in the measured results.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings preset depends entirely on the target resolution. For 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the clear recommendation. The average of 163 FPS is well above the threshold for high-refresh-rate monitors, and the system has enough headroom to handle any scene complexity. Even if a server experiences heavy script load, the minimum FPS at Medium (223 FPS) suggests that the system won't drop below 160 FPS at Ultra, making it a safe choice for maximum visual quality without sacrificing responsiveness.

At 2560x1440, the High preset offers the best balance. It delivers 138 FPS average, which is perfect for a 144 Hz monitor, and the jump to Ultra (107 FPS) is not worth the 31 FPS loss for marginal visual improvements. The Medium preset at 173 FPS is also viable for competitive players who prioritize frame rate over fidelity, but High provides a better visual experience while still maintaining a frame rate that is indistinguishable from the Medium setting for most users. The minimum FPS at High is not recorded, but the Medium minimum of 147 FPS indicates that High will likely stay above 120 FPS.

For 3840x2160, the Medium preset is the recommended choice. The 96 FPS average with an 82 FPS minimum is the only 4K configuration that guarantees a stable experience without dipping into the 60 FPS range. The High preset at 77 FPS is playable but leaves little room for error in densely populated areas, and the Ultra preset at 60 FPS is too close to the edge; any server-side hiccup could cause noticeable stuttering. The Low preset at 122 FPS is an option for those who want high refresh rates at 4K, but the visual quality degradation is severe. Therefore, for a balanced 4K experience, Medium settings provide the best compromise between graphical fidelity and performance consistency, ensuring that the system never drops below the 80 FPS mark in the recorded data.