Fivem

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 combination delivers exceptional performance in Fivem, ranking in the top 6% of all tested configurations. The benchmark data reveals a system that is overwhelmingly GPU-limited at higher resolutions but showcases remarkable CPU strength at 1080p, where frame rates exceed 300 FPS on low settings.

Settings Recommendations

For 4K resolution, the High preset provides the most balanced experience, delivering 77 FPS average. This is a playable frame rate that maintains visual fidelity while staying well above the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset at 4K drops to 60 FPS average, which is technically smooth but leaves no headroom for demanding multiplayer scenarios. The Medium preset at 96 FPS is the optimal choice for competitive play at 4K, offering a substantial 28% performance increase over High while still maintaining decent visual quality. The Low preset at 4K reaches 122 FPS, which is excellent for high-refresh-rate displays but sacrifices significant visual detail.

At 1440p, the High preset shines with 138 FPS average, making it the sweet spot for most users with 144Hz monitors. The Medium preset delivers 173 FPS, which is ideal for 165Hz displays and provides a 35 FPS advantage over High. For esports-focused players, the Low preset at 219 FPS enables maximum responsiveness on 240Hz panels, though the visual compromise is substantial. The Ultra preset at 107 FPS remains playable but represents diminishing returns compared to High.

At 1080p, the data shows that any preset above Medium is unnecessary for most displays. The Low preset achieves 333 FPS, Medium reaches 263 FPS, and High hits 210 FPS — all far exceed typical 144Hz or 240Hz refresh rates. The Ultra preset at 163 FPS is the only option that may fall short of extreme 360Hz displays. For the best experience per the measured rows, the Medium preset at 1440p offers the strongest combination of visual quality and performance headroom, delivering 173 FPS with a minimum of 147 FPS.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D features 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 4.70 GHz and boost clock of 5.20 GHz. This processor belongs to the Zen 5 architecture on the Granite Ridge codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The 96 MB shared L3 cache is particularly relevant for Fivem, a multiplayer modification platform that often involves complex scripting and asset streaming.

The CPU's benchmark results demonstrate its capability. In Cinebench R23, it scores 23230 multicore and 2080 single-core. The Passmark single-thread score of 4430 and multithread score of 40009 indicate strong per-core performance that benefits games with heavy simulation workloads. The 3DMark results show scaling from 1212 single-thread to 10067 max-threads, suggesting efficient utilization across available cores.

In Fivem, the CPU's performance is most evident at 1080p resolution, where the system achieves 333 FPS on Low settings. This high frame rate indicates that the CPU is not a bottleneck even in the most demanding scenarios. The 9800X3D's percentile ranking of 87 among all CPUs puts it in the upper tier, with its average benchmark score of 39768 sitting close to the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS at 39603 (0.4% difference) and the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 at 40081 (-0.8% difference).

The processor's 16 threads allow Fivem to handle multiple concurrent tasks, including server communication, vehicle physics, and player interactions. The 8 cores provide sufficient parallel processing for the game's multithreaded aspects, while the high clock speeds ensure responsive single-thread performance. The 120 W TDP and AM5 socket compatibility make it a straightforward high-end choice for this workload.

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 features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 716.8 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The GPU operates at a base clock of 2205 MHz and boost clock of 2505 MHz, with memory running at 1400 MHz (22.4 Gbps effective).

The GPU's 9728 shading units, 304 TMUs, and 112 ROPs deliver substantial raw compute power. Its FP32 performance of 48.74 TFLOPS and texture rate of 761.5 GTexel/s indicate strong geometry and pixel processing capabilities. The 76 RT cores and 304 tensor cores provide hardware acceleration for ray tracing and DLSS features, though Fivem's engine may not fully utilize these advanced features.

In Fivem, the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions. The frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings grows from 170 FPS at 1080p to 62 FPS at 4K, clearly demonstrating that the GPU is the primary constraint at 4K. The RTX 4080's performance in the game is solid, with the GPU's percentile ranking at 86 among all GPUs and an average benchmark score of 54247, placing it within 0.1% of the RTX 4080 SUPER at 54209.

The 16 GB VRAM capacity is more than sufficient for Fivem's asset streaming requirements at all tested resolutions and settings. The GPU's memory bandwidth of 716.8 GB/s ensures that texture data can be fed to the rendering pipeline without stuttering, even in dense multiplayer environments with custom modifications.

How This Combo Ranks

This combination ranks 220 out of 3707 tested combos in Fivem, placing it in the top 5.9% of all configurations. This ranking reflects the balanced nature of the pairing — the CPU and GPU complement each other well, with neither component creating a significant bottleneck across the tested range.

The ranking is particularly impressive given the age of Fivem (released in 2017) and its reputation as a CPU-intensive multiplayer platform. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D's strong single-thread performance and large cache help maintain high frame rates even when many players are nearby, while the RTX 4080 ensures that visual quality settings can be increased without catastrophic performance drops.

When compared to other tested combos, this configuration's rank suggests that only 219 combinations perform better in this specific game. Given the hardware's capabilities, the ranking is likely held back by the game's engine limitations and the inherent variability of multiplayer performance. The combination's strength lies in its ability to deliver high frame rates at both 1080p and 1440p, with playable performance even at 4K Ultra.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals important insights about the system's limiting components. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 333 at 1080p to 219 at 1440p (a 34% reduction) and further to 122 at 4K (a 63% reduction from 1080p). This scaling pattern indicates that the CPU is the primary limiter at 1080p Low, as the GPU has ample headroom to render frames faster than the CPU can feed them.

At Ultra settings, the scaling is more moderate: 163 FPS at 1080p, 107 FPS at 1440p, and 60 FPS at 4K. The reduction from 1080p to 4K is 63%, which is similar to the Low setting's reduction, suggesting that the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions regardless of graphics preset. The fact that Ultra at 4K drops to 60 FPS while Low at 4K maintains 122 FPS shows that the GPU's rendering load increases substantially with visual quality.

The Medium preset shows the most balanced scaling across resolutions, with 263 FPS at 1080p, 173 FPS at 1440p, and 96 FPS at 4K. The consistent frame rate reductions point to a system where the CPU handles the game's simulation logic efficiently, but the GPU's workload at higher resolutions and settings creates the primary performance ceiling. For players targeting 4K, the scaling data suggests that High settings provide the best compromise between visual quality and performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers exceptional performance across all settings. Low settings achieve an average of 333 FPS, Medium reaches 263 FPS with a minimum of 223 and maximum of 302, High hits 210 FPS, and Ultra maintains 163 FPS. These frame rates indicate that 1080p is well within the capabilities of this hardware, with even the most demanding preset providing smooth gameplay on high-refresh-rate monitors.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong. The Low preset delivers 219 FPS, Medium achieves 173 FPS with a range of 147-199, High reaches 138 FPS, and Ultra maintains 107 FPS. The 1440p Medium settings provide an excellent balance, with the minimum frame rate of 147 FPS ensuring consistent performance during intense multiplayer action. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 112 FPS, highlighting the GPU's sensitivity to graphics settings.

At 3840x2160, the system still delivers playable frame rates. Low settings produce 122 FPS, Medium averages 96 FPS with a range of 82-110, High achieves 77 FPS, and Ultra drops to 60 FPS. The 4K results show that this combination can handle the highest resolution, though players seeking maximum visual fidelity must accept lower frame rates. The Medium preset at 4K is particularly notable, as its 82 FPS minimum ensures that even demanding scenes remain fluid.

The frame rate data across all resolutions and settings demonstrates consistent scaling. The difference between Low and Ultra at each resolution is 170 FPS at 1080p, 112 FPS at 1440p, and 62 FPS at 4K, showing that the GPU's workload increases more rapidly at higher resolutions. The minimum frame rates recorded for Medium settings at each resolution (223, 147, and 82) indicate that the system maintains stable performance without severe frame time spikes, even in demanding multiplayer scenarios.