Fivem

# Fivem Performance Analysis: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

Fivem, a multiplayer modification platform built on Grand Theft Auto V, presents a unique performance profile that diverges sharply from typical single-player benchmarks. The measured data for this AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER combination reveals a system that scales dramatically with resolution and settings, with frame rates ranging from 289.4 FPS at 1080p Low to just 50.3 FPS at 4K Ultra. This 5.75x spread between the fastest and slowest configurations underscores how heavily this workload responds to both CPU and GPU demands, making it an interesting case study in bottleneck behavior across the resolution spectrum.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is anything but uniform across settings presets. At Low settings, the system delivers 289.4 FPS at 1080p, which falls to 191.6 FPS at 1440p (a 33.8% reduction), and further to 103.2 FPS at 4K (a 64.3% reduction from 1080p). This steep decline suggests that even at Low settings, the GPU becomes increasingly dominant as pixel count rises. At High settings, the pattern is more compressed: 182.2 FPS at 1080p drops to 122 FPS at 1440p (33.0% reduction) and 67.4 FPS at 4K (63.0% reduction). The Similarity in percentage drops across Low and High presets indicates that the scaling behavior is primarily resolution-driven rather than setting-driven in this range.

The Ultra preset tells a different story. At 1080p Ultra, the system produces 139 FPS, which falls to 95.9 FPS at 1440p (31.0% reduction) and 50.3 FPS at 4K (63.8% reduction from 1080p). While the percentage reductions are comparable, the absolute values at 4K Ultra (50.3 FPS) sit well below the 60 FPS threshold that many players consider the minimum for smooth gameplay. The data implies that at 1080p, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D's strong single-thread performance (3dmark single-thread score of 1212 and Cinebench R23 single-core of 4800) is sufficient to keep frames high, but the RTX 4070 SUPER's rendering workload at 4K creates a clear GPU-bound scenario. The near-identical percentage drops across presets suggest the limiting component at 4K is consistently the GPU, regardless of how much graphical load is applied.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D brings 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 5 architecture, with a base clock of 4.70 GHz and boost clock of 5.20 GHz. In Fivem, which is known for its CPU-heavy multiplayer logic and physics simulation, this processor's credentials are immediately relevant. The CPU's benchmark data shows exceptional multithreaded capability with Cinebench R23 multicore score of 34004 and Geekbench multicore of 18413, while its 3dmark 16-thread score of 10081 and max-thread score of 10067 indicate strong scaling across its 16 threads. The L3 cache of 96 MB shared is substantial and likely helps with the large, frequently-accessed datasets typical of multiplayer environments.

At 1080p Low settings, the 289.4 FPS result strongly suggests the CPU is the primary driver, as this configuration minimizes GPU load and allows the processor's 5.20 GHz boost clock and 8 cores to push frame rates to their ceiling. The CPU's percentile ranking of 90 against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 37780, places it just slightly below the Intel Xeon 6353P (37811, deltaPct -0.1) and Intel Core Ultra 5 225 (37831, deltaPct -0.1). This positioning confirms the 9800X3D is a top-tier performer, though its rivals in the nearestRivals list are within 0.7% in average score, suggesting that in CPU-bound scenarios, the differences between these processors would be minimal. The data indicates that in Fivem, the CPU's role is most pronounced at 1080p and Low settings, where the 289.4 FPS result outpaces the 4K Ultra figure by a factor of 5.75 — a spread that would not exist if the GPU were the sole bottleneck.

FAQ

Q: Why does the frame rate drop so much from 1080p to 4K at Low settings?

A: At 1080p Low, the system reaches 289.4 FPS, but at 4K Low it falls to 103.2 FPS, a 64.3% reduction. This indicates the RTX 4070 SUPER becomes the limiting factor as pixel count increases, since even minimal graphics settings at 4K require far more GPU throughput than at 1080p.

Q: Is this combination better suited for 1080p or 1440p gaming in Fivem?

A: At 1440p High, the system produces 122 FPS, which is solidly above the 60 FPS threshold, while 1080p High reaches 182.2 FPS. The 1440p results are still very strong, with the Low preset hitting 191.6 FPS and Medium at 152.7 FPS, suggesting 1440p is a viable sweet spot for this hardware.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 7 9800X3D has an average benchmark score of 37780, ranking at the 90th percentile. It trails the Intel Xeon 6353P (37811) and Intel Core Ultra 5 225 (37831) by only 0.1%, and the Intel Core i9-13900HK (38020) and Intel Core i5-13600KF (38028) by 0.6% and 0.7%, respectively.

Q: What frame rate can be expected at 4K Ultra, and is it playable?

A: At 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 50.3, which falls below the 60 FPS mark commonly cited for smooth gameplay. For 4K, the High preset at 67.4 FPS or Medium at 86.1 FPS would be more appropriate if aiming for higher frame rates.

Q: Does the GPU outperform its nearest rivals in synthetic tests?

A: The RTX 4070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 42576, ranking at the 84th percentile. It is 0.2% below the NVIDIA RTX A6000 (42653) and 0.3% below the AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE (42723), while being 1.4% above the AMD Radeon Pro 580X (41991) and 1.6% above the NVIDIA Tesla M40 (41897).

Q: How does the 1080p Low preset compare to 1080p Ultra?

A: The 1080p Low preset achieves 289.4 FPS, while 1080p Ultra produces 139 FPS — a 108.2% difference. This large gap shows that Ultra settings impose a significant GPU load even at 1080p, though both remain above 60 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

This combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER ranks 298th out of 1792 tested combinations in Fivem, placing it in the top 16.6% of all configurations. This ranking reflects the system's strong overall capability, though the relatively modest position (compared to what the individual component percentiles might suggest) indicates that Fivem's specific workload does not fully reward the combination's theoretical strengths. The CPU's 90th percentile ranking and the GPU's 84th percentile ranking do not translate into a top-100 combo placement, suggesting that other factors — such as memory bandwidth or driver overhead — may play a role in this game's performance.

The rank of 298 out of 1792 means there are 297 combinations that outperform this setup in Fivem, which could include systems with more powerful GPUs for 4K scenarios or CPUs with higher single-thread performance for 1080p scenarios. The data shows this combo is well-balanced for 1440p gaming, where it produces between 95.9 FPS (Ultra) and 191.6 FPS (Low), but it does not dominate at any single resolution. The 4K Ultra result of 50.3 FPS is the weak point, placing the system in a position where users seeking 4K would need to reduce settings to maintain playable frame rates.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER, built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with the AD104 chip, provides 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus with 504.2 GB/s bandwidth. Its boost clock of 2475 MHz and 7168 shading units deliver 35.48 TFLOPS of FP32 performance. In Fivem, the GPU's role becomes increasingly critical as resolution climbs, with the 4K results showing the most significant frame rate penalties. At 4K Low, the 103.2 FPS result represents a 64.3% drop from 1080p Low, which is the largest percentage drop across all presets — an indication that the GPU is the primary limiter at this resolution.

The GPU's benchmark results show a Passmark G3D score of 29995 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4627, positioning it at the 84th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA RTX A6000, scores 42653 on average, just 0.2% higher, while the AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE is 0.3% higher at 42723. The 12 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for Fivem's texture requirements at all tested settings, as evidenced by the fact that even at 4K Ultra (50.3 FPS), the system does not appear to hit memory limits that would cause stuttering or severe drops. The GPU's 220 W TDP and dual-slot design are consistent with its performance class, and the data suggests that for 1440p gaming, this GPU provides ample headroom, with the High preset delivering 122 FPS and Ultra at 95.9 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers 289.4 FPS on Low, 226.6 FPS on Medium, 182.2 FPS on High, and 139 FPS on Ultra. The step from Low to Medium represents a 21.7% reduction, Medium to High a 19.6% reduction, and High to Ultra a 23.7% reduction — showing a relatively consistent penalty as settings increase. At 2560x1440, the figures are 191.6 FPS (Low), 152.7 FPS (Medium), 122 FPS (High), and 95.9 FPS (Ultra). The percentage drops from 1080p to 1440p are 33.8% for Low, 32.6% for Medium, 33.0% for High, and 31.0% for Ultra, indicating that resolution scaling is remarkably consistent across settings. At 3840x2160, the results are 103.2 FPS (Low), 86.1 FPS (Medium), 67.4 FPS (High), and 50.3 FPS (Ultra). The 4K to 1080p ratio shows a 64.3% reduction for Low, 62.0% for Medium, 63.0% for High, and 63.8% for Ultra — again, a narrow band of variation.

The consistency of these percentage drops across settings at each resolution step is notable. When moving from 1080p to 1440p, the reduction is consistently around 31-34%, and from 1440p to 4K, it is consistently around 46-48%. This uniformity suggests that the performance scaling is governed by pixel throughput rather than specific settings features, implying a well-balanced system where neither CPU nor GPU becomes an unexpected bottleneck at a particular settings level. The 4K Ultra result of 50.3 FPS is the only configuration that falls below 60 FPS, while every other combination of resolution and settings exceeds this threshold, with the 1080p Low result of 289.4 FPS being the standout maximum.

Settings Recommendations

For players targeting 60 FPS as a minimum, the data shows that 4K Ultra is the only configuration that fails to meet this threshold, with its 50.3 FPS average. At 4K, the Medium preset at 86.1 FPS provides a substantial improvement over Ultra, while High at 67.4 FPS still comfortably exceeds 60 FPS. The 4K Low preset at 103.2 FPS offers the highest frame rate at this resolution, but the visual compromise may not be worthwhile given that Medium provides 86.1 FPS with presumably better image quality. For 1440p, all settings presets deliver frame rates well above 60 FPS, with Ultra at 95.9 FPS being the most demanding option that still maintains smooth gameplay. The High preset at 122 FPS offers a good balance between visual fidelity and performance, while Low at 191.6 FPS and Medium at 152.7 FPS provide headroom for high-refresh-rate displays.

At 1080p, the system is capable of exceeding 139 FPS even at Ultra settings, making this resolution ideal for competitive play where high frame rates matter. The Low preset at 289.4 FPS approaches the refresh rate limits of most gaming monitors, while Medium at 226.6 FPS and High at 182.2 FPS offer progressively better visuals without sacrificing the high-frame-rate experience. The optimal experience depends on the display's refresh rate: for 60 Hz displays, 4K High at 67.4 FPS is a strong choice; for 144 Hz displays, 1440p Ultra at 95.9 FPS or 1080p Ultra at 139 FPS would utilize the refresh rate effectively; and for 240 Hz displays, 1080p Medium at 226.6 FPS or Low at 289.4 FPS would be necessary to fully exploit the panel's capabilities. The data suggests that 1440p High at 122 FPS offers the best overall balance of resolution, visual quality, and frame rate for most users, while 4K Medium at 86.1 FPS is the recommended configuration for those prioritizing resolution over frame rate.