Fivem

Fivem’s measured performance with the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 reveals a system that is heavily influenced by resolution and settings, with the data showing a clear transition from a CPU-bound scenario at lower resolutions to a GPU-bound one at 4K. The combination of AMD’s 3D V-Cache-equipped processor and NVIDIA’s flagship Ada Lovelace GPU produces a wide spread of frame rates, from a highly playable 63.1 FPS at 4K Ultra to a blistering 369 FPS at 1080p Low. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS data to understand the role each component plays in this specific multiplayer title.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is dramatic, but the pattern is not linear. At Low settings, the average frame rate falls from 369 FPS at 1920x1080 to 244.8 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of 124.2 FPS, and then plummets to 136.5 FPS at 3840x2160, another drop of 108.3 FPS. This steep decline indicates that at 1080p Low, the system is not being pushed by the GPU; the graphics card is essentially waiting on the CPU to feed it frames. The massive jump from 1080p to 1440p shows the GPU starting to take on more work, while the 1440p to 4K transition highlights the sheer pixel count demand of 4K, which heavily taxes the RTX 4090’s rendering capabilities.

The scaling pattern shifts with higher settings. Moving from 1080p to 1440p at Ultra settings only reduces the average FPS from 182.4 to 120.7, a 61.7 FPS difference. However, the jump from 1440p to 4K Ultra is a more moderate 57.6 FPS drop, landing at 63.1 FPS. This suggests that at Ultra settings, the GPU is already the primary bottleneck at 1440p, so the additional resolution increase has a proportionally smaller impact than it does at Low settings where the CPU is the limiting factor. The data implies that for this game, the RTX 4090 is most efficiently utilized at 1440p, where it can balance the CPU’s high frame generation against the GPU’s rendering load.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090’s specifications in the fact pack paint a picture of a GPU that is overqualified for 1080p gaming but finds its stride at higher resolutions. With 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus, the memory bandwidth of 1.01 TB/s is a key asset, preventing bandwidth limitations from becoming a factor even at 4K Ultra settings. The GPU’s boost clock of 2520 MHz and its 82.58 TFLOPS of FP32 compute power are the driving forces behind the high frame rates, but the benchmark results show that this power is only fully utilized when the resolution is high enough.

At 1080p, the GPU’s role is diminished. The fact that the average FPS at 1080p Low (369 FPS) is nearly double the frame rate at 4K Low (136.5 FPS) demonstrates that the RTX 4090 is not the limiting factor at the lower resolution. Instead, the data suggests the CPU is the ceiling. The GPU’s performance only becomes the defining factor as resolution increases, with the 4K Ultra result of 63.1 FPS being a more representative example of its raw rendering power. The GPU’s high pixel rate of 443.5 GPixel/s and texture rate of 1,290.2 GTexel/s are critical for handling the complex scenes at 4K, but they are largely idle cycles at 1080p.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is the clear performance driver at lower resolutions, and its architecture is built for this task. The CPU’s 96 MB of shared L3 cache is a significant advantage in a multiplayer game like Fivem, which often has complex simulation and entity logic that benefits from high-speed, on-die memory. With 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 5 architecture, its boost clock of 5.20 GHz ensures strong single-thread performance, which is crucial for game logic that cannot be easily parallelized. The benchmark scores reflect this, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4800 and a multi-core score of 34004.

The data strongly indicates a CPU bottleneck at 1080p. The FPS at 1080p Low (369) is more than double the FPS at 4K Low (136.5), a gap that cannot be explained by GPU scaling alone. It appears the CPU is generating frames as fast as it can, and the GPU is more than capable of rendering them. The fact that the 9800X3D’s average benchmark score of 37780 places it in the 90th percentile of all CPUs, and its nearest rival, the Intel Xeon 6353P, is only 0.1% faster, underscores its elite status. This CPU is the reason the system can push past 360 FPS at 1080p, making the GPU the secondary component in that scenario.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear matrix of performance across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the average frame rates are extraordinarily high: 369 FPS on Low, 291.4 FPS on Medium, 232.3 FPS on High, and 182.4 FPS on Ultra. This demonstrates that the RTX 4090 is never the bottleneck at this resolution; even at Ultra, the system is far above the refresh rate of most monitors. The scaling from Low to Ultra is a 186.6 FPS drop, which is a significant percentage but still leaves the system in a very playable range.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates become more moderate but remain exceptionally high. The data shows 244.8 FPS on Low, 189 FPS on Medium, 153.3 FPS on High, and 120.7 FPS on Ultra. This resolution seems to be the sweet spot, as the CPU is still able to feed the GPU enough frames to keep it busy, but the GPU is now working hard enough to make the visual quality settings matter more. The jump from 1080p to 1440p at Ultra only costs 61.7 FPS, suggesting that the GPU is now becoming a more active participant.

At 3840x2160, the GPU takes full control. The average FPS drops to 136.5 on Low, 107.8 on Medium, 82.7 on High, and 63.1 on Ultra. This is the only resolution where the system drops below the 100 FPS mark, and it only happens at the High and Ultra presets. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K is a 73.4 FPS decrease, which shows that the GPU’s rendering load is now the primary constraint. The 4K Ultra result of 63.1 FPS is the only measurement that could be considered demanding for a high-refresh-rate monitor, but it is still perfectly playable on a standard 60Hz display.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations, this specific pairing of the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 holds a rank of 22 out of 1792 combos in Fivem. This places it in the top 1.2% of all tested systems, which is an exceptional result. The data shows that this is a top-tier configuration, but it is not the absolute best. The rank of 22 suggests that there are a few other combinations that manage to extract slightly higher frame rates, likely due to the game’s specific optimizations or a slightly faster CPU with even higher single-thread performance.

The rank is particularly impressive when considering the CPU’s own benchmark position. The 9800X3D is in the 90th percentile of all CPUs, but its nearest rivals in the CPU benchmark, such as the Intel Core i5-13600KF, are only 0.7% slower in average score. This indicates that the CPU’s performance is competitive, but not uniquely dominant. The fact that this combo still achieves a rank of 22 out of 1792 suggests that the CPU’s large L3 cache and high clock speeds are especially well-suited for Fivem’s workload, giving it an edge over other equally powerful CPUs in this specific game.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo in Fivem?

A: The highest average FPS is 369, which was measured at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 63.1, which is the lowest recorded in the data set.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the primary bottleneck at 1080p?

A: The data indicates the CPU is the limiting factor at 1080p, as the FPS remains very high (e.g., 232.3 at High settings) and does not scale down significantly with lower settings, suggesting the GPU is not being fully utilized.

Q: What is the performance difference between 1080p and 4K at Medium settings?

A: At Medium settings, the average FPS drops from 291.4 at 1920x1080 to 107.8 at 3840x2160, a difference of 183.6 FPS.

Q: How does this combo rank against other tested combinations in Fivem?

A: This combo ranks 22nd out of 1792 tested combinations, placing it in the top 1.2% of all systems tested for this game.

Q: At which resolution and settings does the FPS first drop below 100?

A: The average FPS first drops below 100 at 3840x2160 with High settings, where it measures 82.7 FPS.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the best experience depends on the user's display refresh rate and resolution preference. For 1080p users, even the Ultra preset provides an average of 182.4 FPS, which is more than sufficient for any high-refresh-rate monitor. There is no need to lower settings at this resolution, as the system is CPU-bound and visual quality can be maximized without significant FPS loss. The data suggests that all settings at 1080p yield excellent frame rates.

For 1440p displays, the Ultra preset at 120.7 FPS is the recommended choice, as it offers a perfect balance of visual fidelity and performance. This is the highest resolution at which the Ultra preset maintains an average FPS above 120, making it ideal for 120Hz or 144Hz monitors. Lowering to High settings would yield 153.3 FPS, but the visual fidelity reduction is not necessary given the already high frame rate.

For 4K users, the choice is more nuanced. The Ultra preset at 63.1 FPS is playable on a 60Hz monitor, but for those with higher refresh rates, the High preset at 82.7 FPS is a better option. The data shows that High settings at 4K provide a significant FPS boost over Ultra (an increase of 19.6 FPS) while likely offering a marginal visual difference. The Medium preset at 107.8 FPS is also a viable option for 4K gamers seeking a smoother experience, as it crosses the 100 FPS threshold. The Low preset at 136.5 FPS is recommended for competitive players who prioritize frame rate above all else, but the visual compromise is substantial.