Fivem

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D combination sits at the top of the tested hierarchy for Fivem, achieving the rank of 1 out of 3005 combos. This pairing of AMD’s 8-core, 16-thread Zen 5 processor with NVIDIA’s Blackwell 2.0 flagship delivers frame rates that scale cleanly from 1080p to 4K, with the measured data showing a clear progression from CPU-bound territory at lower resolutions to GPU-bound behavior at 4K. The following analysis breaks down how each component contributes to the observed performance, how the combo compares to other tested configurations, and which settings provide the most balanced experience.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X is built on the Zen 5 architecture (Granite Ridge) using a 4 nm TSMC process, with 8 cores and 16 threads. Its base clock is 3.80 GHz and boost clock reaches 5.50 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The processor includes 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support is DDR5 over a dual-channel bus, providing 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU scores 20,485 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2,211 in single-core, while Geekbench results show 17,906 multi-core and 3,023 single-core. The 3DMark 16-thread score is 9,824, and the single-thread score is 1,280.

For Fivem, a multiplayer modification framework that often relies on single-threaded game logic and server-side scripting, the CPU’s strong single-core performance is critical. The 3DMark single-thread score of 1,280 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,211 indicate that the 9700X can handle the primary game thread efficiently. However, the 16 threads also matter because Fivem’s multiplayer environments can spawn many AI-driven entities, physics calculations, and network processing, which can distribute across multiple cores. The PassMark multi-thread score of 37,161 and the 3DMark 8-thread score of 8,184 show that the CPU scales well when more threads are utilized, which helps maintain consistent frame times in crowded server scenarios.

The CPU’s percentile ranking versus all CPUs is 86, meaning it outperforms the majority of processors in the database. Its average benchmark score is 37,943. When compared to its nearest rivals, the Intel Core i9-14901E scores 37,911 (0.1% lower), the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 scores 37,904 (0.1% lower), the Intel Core 5 211E scores 37,829 (0.3% lower), and the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 scores 37,804 (0.4% lower). These delta percentages are minimal, indicating that the 9700X sits in a tight performance cluster at the top of the CPU charts. In Fivem, where frame rates at 1080p reach 402 FPS on Low settings, the CPU’s ability to feed the GPU with enough draw calls and game state updates is the limiting factor, as evidenced by the fact that the RTX 5090 D is capable of far higher frame rates in other titles.

FAQ

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 9700X compare to its closest CPU rivals in overall benchmark scores?

A: The 9700X has an average benchmark score of 37,943. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i9-14901E, scores 37,911, which is 0.1% lower. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 scores 37,904 (0.1% lower), the Intel Core 5 211E scores 37,829 (0.3% lower), and the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 scores 37,804 (0.4% lower). These differences are negligible, placing all four processors within a 0.4% range of each other.

Q: What is the RTX 5090 D’s percentile ranking among all GPUs, and what does that mean for Fivem?

A: The RTX 5090 D sits in the 92nd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 77,712. This high percentile indicates that the GPU is near the top of the performance spectrum, which aligns with the measured Fivem results where even at 4K Ultra settings the combo averages 72 FPS, and at 1080p Low it reaches 402 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 5090 D’s nearest GPU rival compare in performance?

A: The nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT (score 76,904, 1.1% lower), the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT (score 78,940, 1.6% higher), the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB (score 79,396, 2.1% higher), and the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB (score 79,605, 2.4% higher). The RTX 5090 D is thus bracketed by these GPUs, with the Tesla P100 variants slightly ahead in synthetic scores, though those are data center parts not typically used for gaming.

Q: What is the combo’s rank among all tested configurations in Fivem?

A: The Ryzen 7 9700X + RTX 5090 D combo ranks 1st out of 3,005 tested combinations for Fivem. This top ranking is consistent with the high frame rates observed across all resolutions and settings, from 402 FPS at 1080p Low to 72 FPS at 4K Ultra.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU limit performance at 1080p in Fivem?

A: At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 402 FPS, which is the highest measured value. Since the RTX 5090 D is capable of much higher frame rates in less CPU-intensive titles, the 402 FPS ceiling is likely imposed by the Ryzen 7 9700X’s single-thread performance. The CPU’s 3DMark single-thread score of 1,280 and PassMark single-thread score of 4,654 suggest that Fivem’s game logic thread is the bottleneck at this resolution.

Q: How much VRAM does the RTX 5090 D have, and does it matter for Fivem?

A: The RTX 5090 D features 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, providing 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth. For Fivem, which is not typically a VRAM-heavy title, this capacity is far more than sufficient. Even at 4K Ultra with high-resolution textures, the measured 72 FPS average is not limited by memory capacity but rather by the GPU’s rendering workload or CPU overhead.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear scaling pattern from 1080p to 4K. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 402 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low, the average drops to 265 FPS, a reduction of 34%. At 4K Low, the average is 147 FPS, which is 63% lower than the 1080p Low figure. This steep decline indicates that at lower resolutions, the CPU is the primary limiter, and as resolution increases, the GPU becomes more engaged.

For Medium settings, the progression is 317 FPS at 1080p, 209 FPS at 1440p, and 116 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 34%, while from 1440p to 4K it is 44%. High settings show 254 FPS at 1080p, 167 FPS at 1440p, and 93 FPS at 4K, with percentage drops of 34% and 44% respectively. Ultra settings produce 197 FPS at 1080p, 130 FPS at 1440p, and 72 FPS at 4K, representing drops of 34% and 45%.

The consistent pattern—roughly a one-third reduction from 1080p to 1440p and another 44-45% reduction from 1440p to 4K—suggests that the GPU is scaling as expected with pixel count. However, the fact that 1080p frame rates are extremely high (402 FPS on Low) while 4K frame rates drop to 72 FPS on Ultra shows that the RTX 5090 D is fully utilized at higher resolutions. The limiting component at 1080p is the CPU, as evidenced by the fact that the RTX 5090 D’s raw compute (104.8 TFLOPS FP32) would allow for much higher frame rates if the CPU could keep up. At 4K, the GPU becomes the bottleneck, with the memory bandwidth of 1.79 TB/s and the 32 GB VRAM being sufficient but the rendering load reducing frame rates to the 72-147 FPS range depending on settings.

The data also shows that the gap between Low and Ultra settings widens with resolution. At 1080p, the difference between Low (402 FPS) and Ultra (197 FPS) is 205 FPS, or a 51% reduction. At 1440p, the gap is 135 FPS (265 to 130), a 51% reduction. At 4K, the gap is 75 FPS (147 to 72), also a 51% reduction. This consistent relative penalty for Ultra settings indicates that the GPU’s shading units, TMUs, and ROPs are being taxed proportionally across resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The Ryzen 7 9700X + RTX 5090 D combination holds the rank of 1 out of 3,005 tested combos for Fivem. This top ranking is not surprising given the individual component strengths: the CPU’s 86th percentile standing and the GPU’s 92nd percentile standing. The combo’s measured FPS values across all 12 data points (4 settings × 3 resolutions) are consistently high, with no setting dipping below 72 FPS average.

To contextualize this rank, consider that the nearest CPU rivals (Intel Core i9-14901E, AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, etc.) have average benchmark scores within 0.4% of the 9700X. Similarly, the nearest GPU rivals (AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT, RX 6850M XT, Tesla P100 variants) are within 2.4% of the RTX 5090 D’s average score. This means that other top-tier combos could potentially achieve similar rankings, but the specific pairing of this CPU and GPU yields the best measured results in Fivem.

The fact that the combo ranks 1st out of 3,005 suggests that Fivem’s performance is highly sensitive to both CPU single-thread speed and GPU raw throughput. The 9700X’s boost clock of 5.50 GHz and the RTX 5090 D’s boost clock of 2407 MHz likely contribute to this outcome. The GPU’s 21,760 shading units and 680 TMUs provide ample geometry and texture processing power, while the CPU’s 8 cores and 16 threads handle the multiplayer simulation overhead.

It is notably the rank of 1 does not imply that this combo is overkill for Fivem. The data shows that at 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 72, which is above the threshold for smooth gameplay but not excessively high. At 1080p Low, the 402 FPS average is useful for high-refresh-rate monitors, but the CPU limitation prevents even higher frame rates. Thus, the combo provides a balanced experience across all tested configurations.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates. On Low settings, the average FPS is 402. Medium settings reduce this to 317 FPS, with a minimum of 270 FPS and a maximum of 365 FPS. High settings average 254 FPS. Ultra settings produce 197 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a 51% reduction in average FPS (402 to 197), which is expected as more graphical features are enabled.

At 2560x1440, the performance drops noticeably. Low settings average 265 FPS. Medium settings average 209 FPS, with a minimum of 178 FPS and a maximum of 240 FPS. High settings average 167 FPS. Ultra settings average 130 FPS. The reduction from 1080p to 1440p is consistent across settings at approximately 34%, indicating that the GPU is scaling with pixel count.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates are the lowest but still playable. Low settings average 147 FPS. Medium settings average 116 FPS, with a minimum of 99 FPS and a maximum of 133 FPS. High settings average 93 FPS. Ultra settings average 72 FPS. The reduction from 1440p to 4K is approximately 44-45% across settings, which is slightly steeper than the 1080p to 1440p drop, suggesting that the GPU’s memory bandwidth (1.79 TB/s) and pixel rate (423.6 GPixel/s) are being pushed harder at 4K.

The minimum FPS values are only provided for Medium settings: 270 FPS at 1080p, 178 FPS at 1440p, and 99 FPS at 4K. These minimums are 85%, 85%, and 85% of the respective averages (317, 209, 116), indicating that frame pacing is consistent without severe dips. The maximum FPS values (365 at 1080p, 240 at 1440p, 133 at 4K) are 15%, 15%, and 15% above the averages, showing that the combo has headroom in less demanding scenes.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and refresh rate. For 1080p displays, Low settings provide 402 FPS, which exceeds the refresh rate of most monitors (typically 144 Hz or 240 Hz). Medium settings at 317 FPS still offer substantial headroom, while High at 254 FPS and Ultra at 197 FPS are also above 144 Hz. If the goal is maximum visual fidelity without sacrificing smoothness, Ultra at 1080p is viable since 197 FPS is well above the 144 Hz threshold.

For 1440p, Low settings at 265 FPS are ideal for 240 Hz monitors. Medium settings at 209 FPS also support 144 Hz and 165 Hz displays comfortably. High settings at 167 FPS are suitable for 144 Hz monitors, while Ultra at 130 FPS drops below 144 Hz but remains above 120 Hz. For a 144 Hz monitor, Medium would be the recommended preset because it provides 209 FPS with a minimum of 178 FPS, ensuring no drops below the refresh rate.

For 4K, the situation changes. Low settings at 147 FPS support 144 Hz monitors, but Medium at 116 FPS is better suited for 120 Hz displays. High at 93 FPS and Ultra at 72 FPS are playable on 60 Hz monitors but may not fully utilize higher refresh rates. Given that 4K Ultra produces 72 FPS with no minimum FPS reported, and Medium provides 116 FPS with a minimum of 99 FPS, the Medium preset offers the best balance of visual quality and frame rate stability for 4K gaming. The 99 FPS minimum ensures that even in demanding scenes, the frame rate stays above 90 FPS, which is smoother than the 72 FPS average from Ultra.

Across all resolutions, Medium settings consistently provide the highest minimum FPS values (270 at 1080p, 178 at 1440p, 99 at 4K), indicating that this preset offers the most stable frame pacing. The maximum FPS values for Medium (365 at 1080p, 240 at 1440p, 133 at 4K) also show that there is headroom for less demanding moments. Therefore, Medium is the recommended preset for users who prioritize consistent frame times over absolute visual fidelity.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with the GB202 chip, manufactured on a 5 nm TSMC process. It features 21,760 shading units, 680 TMUs, and 176 ROPs, with 170 RT cores and 680 tensor cores. The GPU has a base clock of 2017 MHz and a boost clock of 2407 MHz. Memory consists of 32 GB of GDDR7 on a 512-bit bus, delivering 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth. The pixel rate is 423.6 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 1,636.8 GTexel/s. FP32 performance is 104.8 TFLOPS, with FP16 also at 104.8 TFLOPS (1:1). The TDP is 575 W, with a suggested PSU of 950 W.

In Fivem, the GPU’s role becomes more prominent as resolution increases. At 1080p, the CPU limits frame rates to 402 FPS on Low, meaning the RTX 5090 D is not fully utilized. The GPU’s 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 compute is far more than needed for 1080p rendering, so the bottleneck lies elsewhere. At 4K, the GPU is the primary limiter, with frame rates dropping to 72-147 FPS depending on settings. The 4K Ultra result of 72 FPS reflects the GPU’s ability to handle the increased pixel load, with the 176 ROPs and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth being sufficient but not excessive.

The GPU’s 32 GB VRAM is never a constraint in Fivem, as the game’s textures and geometry are unlikely to exceed even 8 GB. The 512-bit memory bus provides ample bandwidth for 4K rendering, as evidenced by the fact that the frame rate drops from 147 FPS on Low to 72 FPS on Ultra at 4K, which is a 51% reduction—consistent with the GPU’s shading unit load increasing. The RTX 5090 D’s nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT (1.1% lower score), RX 6850M XT (1.6% higher), and NVIDIA Tesla P100 variants (2.1-2.4% higher), but these are not direct gaming alternatives given the 5090 D’s 92nd percentile ranking.

The GPU’s high percentile (92) and average benchmark score (77,712) confirm that it is one of the fastest graphics cards in the database. In Fivem, the measured FPS values show that the GPU can push 402 FPS at 1080p Low when the CPU allows, and 147 FPS at 4K Low. The transition from Low to Ultra at 4K (147 to 72 FPS) demonstrates the GPU’s scaling under increasing shader and texture loads. The 680 TMUs and 176 ROPs handle texture filtering and pixel output efficiently, while the 170 RT cores are not directly relevant to Fivem’s rendering, which is primarily rasterization-based. The tensor cores also do not play a significant role in this game, as Fivem does not rely on DLSS or other AI-accelerated features in the measured data. Thus, the GPU’s traditional rasterization performance—measured by its shading units and memory bandwidth—is what drives the observed frame rates.