Fivem

Fivem is a multiplayer modification platform that stresses both CPU and GPU depending on the scenario and settings. The measured data for the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 shows a system that is highly capable at mainstream resolutions but begins to show its limits at 4K. The benchmark results indicate a clear progression of performance degradation as resolution increases, with the gap between the fastest and slowest presets widening at higher pixel counts.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals how the system's performance scales across 1080p, 1440p, and 4K resolutions. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 189 FPS average. Moving to 2560x1440 Low drops that to 124 FPS, a reduction of 65 FPS or roughly 34%. At 3840x2160 Low, the average falls further to 69 FPS, which is another 55 FPS drop from 1440p. This scaling pattern shows that even at the lowest settings, resolution has a massive impact on frame rates.

The Medium preset tells a similar story. At 1080p, the average is 149 FPS. At 1440p, it drops to 98 FPS, and at 4K it falls to 54 FPS. The percentage drop from 1080p to 1440p is about 34%, while the drop from 1440p to 4K is approximately 45%. These are large step-downs that suggest the GPU is becoming the limiting factor as pixel count grows. The High preset shows 119 FPS at 1080p, 78 FPS at 1440p, and 44 FPS at 4K. The Ultra preset delivers 92 FPS at 1080p, 61 FPS at 1440p, and 34 FPS at 4K.

The resolution scaling analysis points to a GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions. The RTX 4060 has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus with 272.0 GB/s bandwidth. At 4K, the memory bandwidth and capacity are likely strained, especially with higher quality settings. The data shows that 4K Ultra is nearly unplayable at 34 FPS average, while 4K Low is borderline at 69 FPS. The sweet spot for this combo appears to be 1440p, where even Ultra settings maintain 61 FPS, and Medium reaches 98 FPS.

Settings Recommendations

The measured rows provide clear guidance on which preset offers the best experience. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers 189 FPS, Medium delivers 149 FPS, High delivers 119 FPS, and Ultra delivers 92 FPS. All four presets are playable at 1080p, but the jump from Low to Medium costs 40 FPS, while the jump from High to Ultra costs 27 FPS. For competitive multiplayer scenarios, the Medium preset at 149 FPS offers a strong balance of visual quality and speed. The High preset at 119 FPS is still smooth and provides better visuals, but the 30 FPS gap between Medium and High is significant.

At 2560x1440, the situation tightens. Low delivers 124 FPS, Medium delivers 98 FPS, High delivers 78 FPS, and Ultra delivers 61 FPS. The Medium preset at 98 FPS is the recommended choice here, as it stays above the 60 FPS threshold with some headroom. High at 78 FPS is acceptable for slower-paced gameplay, but Ultra at 61 FPS leaves no margin for frame drops in busy multiplayer scenes. The min FPS data for Medium at 1440p shows 83 FPS minimum, which is reassuring.

At 3840x2160, all presets struggle to maintain high frame rates. Low delivers 69 FPS, Medium delivers 54 FPS, High delivers 44 FPS, and Ultra delivers 34 FPS. The Medium preset at 4K has a minimum of 46 FPS and a maximum of 63 FPS, indicating noticeable frame time variance. For 4K, the Low preset is the only one that consistently stays above 60 FPS. Users with 4K displays should either drop to Low settings or consider lowering the resolution to 1440p for a better experience.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this CPU and GPU combo in Fivem?

A: The data shows 2560x1440 as the optimal resolution. At Medium settings, it delivers 98 FPS average with a minimum of 83 FPS. High settings at 1440p still achieve 78 FPS, while 4K drops to 54 FPS on Medium and 44 FPS on High.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 handle 4K gaming in Fivem?

A: The RTX 4060 struggles at 3840x2160. The Low preset averages 69 FPS, but Medium drops to 54 FPS and Ultra falls to 34 FPS. The GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth are likely limiting factors at this resolution.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 9850X3D a bottleneck for the RTX 4060 in Fivem?

A: The CPU has 8 cores, 16 threads, and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. Benchmark results indicate it is not a bottleneck at 1080p, where the system reaches 189 FPS on Low settings. The performance drop from 1080p to 4K suggests the GPU becomes the limiting component at higher resolutions.

Q: What frame rates can I expect at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: The measured data shows 92 FPS average at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings. This is playable, but the Medium preset at 149 FPS offers significantly higher frame rates with only a moderate visual quality reduction.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: This combo ranks 1579 out of 3005 tested combos in Fivem. This places it in the lower-middle portion of the database, which is consistent with the GPU's 61st percentile ranking among all GPUs and the CPU's 92nd percentile ranking among all CPUs.

Q: Does the CPU's cache size matter for Fivem performance?

A: The Ryzen 7 9850X3D has 96 MB of shared L3 cache. The high frame rates at 1080p, particularly the 189 FPS on Low settings, suggest that the CPU's cache and clock speeds are sufficient for Fivem's multiplayer workloads. The bottleneck shifts to the GPU as resolution increases.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 1579 out of 3005 tested combinations in Fivem. This places it at roughly the 52.5% percentile of all tested combos, meaning it outperforms just over half of the database entries. The CPU is a strong component, ranking in the 92nd percentile among all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 58386. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M with a score of 58323 and a delta of 0.1%, the Intel Core i9-14900 with a score of 58115 and a delta of 0.5%, and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 with a score of 58826 and a delta of -0.7%. This places the CPU in very competitive territory.

The GPU, however, is more modest in its ranking. The RTX 4060 sits in the 61st percentile among all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 17639. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon HD 7790 with a score of 17666 and a delta of -0.2%, the AMD Radeon 780M with a score of 17588 and a delta of 0.3%, and the AMD Radeon Pro 560 with a score of 17551 and a delta of 0.5%. This shows the GPU is performing at a level comparable to much older or integrated solutions in synthetic benchmarks, though its real-world gaming performance in Fivem is still respectable.

The combination of a top-tier CPU with a mid-range GPU creates an imbalance. The CPU's 92nd percentile ranking is far above the GPU's 61st percentile. In Fivem, this means the system is heavily GPU-limited at higher resolutions. The measured FPS data confirms this, as the gap between Low and Ultra presets widens significantly as resolution increases. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 97 FPS, while at 4K it is only 35 FPS.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D is a desktop processor from the 9000 series, built on the Zen 5 architecture with the Granite Ridge codename. It has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 4.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. The CPU is manufactured on a 4 nm process by TSMC and has a TDP of 120 W. It supports DDR5 memory with dual-channel configuration and a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The L3 cache is 96 MB shared, which is substantial and beneficial for gaming workloads.

In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU scores 3551 in Cinebench R15 multicore, 343 in Cinebench R15 singlecore, 22807 in Cinebench R23 multicore, and 2228 in Cinebench R23 singlecore. The Passmark multithread score is 41318, and the single-thread score is 4704. These numbers indicate strong performance across both multi-threaded and single-threaded workloads. The CPU's percentile ranking of 92 confirms it is a high-end part.

In Fivem, the CPU's role is most evident at 1080p, where the system achieves 189 FPS on Low settings. This high frame rate suggests the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with enough data to maintain high performance. The 8 cores and 16 threads are likely sufficient for Fivem's multiplayer server communication and game logic. The high boost clock of 5.60 GHz helps with single-threaded tasks that are common in game simulation.

However, the CPU's performance is not fully utilized at higher resolutions. The frame rate drops from 189 FPS at 1080p Low to 124 FPS at 1440p Low, and then to 69 FPS at 4K Low. This pattern indicates that the GPU becomes the bottleneck as resolution increases. The CPU is not the limiting factor in this configuration; the RTX 4060's capabilities are what determine frame rates at 1440p and above.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers 189 FPS average. The Medium preset delivers 149 FPS with a minimum of 127 FPS and a maximum of 171 FPS. The High preset delivers 119 FPS. The Ultra preset delivers 92 FPS. All 1080p presets are above 90 FPS, making this resolution fully playable with any settings.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset delivers 124 FPS. The Medium preset delivers 98 FPS with a minimum of 83 FPS and a maximum of 113 FPS. The High preset delivers 78 FPS. The Ultra preset delivers 61 FPS. The 1440p results show a clear step-down from 1080p, with the Low preset losing 65 FPS and the Ultra preset losing 31 FPS. The Medium preset at 98 FPS is smooth, while Ultra at 61 FPS is borderline.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset delivers 69 FPS. The Medium preset delivers 54 FPS with a minimum of 46 FPS and a maximum of 63 FPS. The High preset delivers 44 FPS. The Ultra preset delivers 34 FPS. The 4K results are the weakest, with only the Low preset maintaining an average above 60 FPS. The frame time variance at 4K Medium, ranging from 46 to 63 FPS, indicates inconsistent performance that could be noticeable in gameplay.

The data shows a consistent pattern: each resolution step-down reduces frame rates significantly, and each settings increase also reduces frame rates. The most efficient preset across all resolutions is Medium, which provides a good balance between visual quality and performance. The Ultra preset is only advisable at 1080p, where it still achieves 92 FPS.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with the AD107 chip, manufactured on a 5 nm process by TSMC. It has 3072 shading units, 96 TMUs, and 48 ROPs. The GPU features 24 RT cores and 96 tensor cores. The base clock is 1830 MHz with a boost clock of 2460 MHz. The memory configuration includes 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus with a bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s. The TDP is 115 W, and the GPU is end-of-life in production status.

In synthetic benchmarks, the RTX 4060 scores 2302 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, 95057 in Geekbench OpenCL, and 48643 in Geekbench Vulkan. The Passmark G3D score is 19545, and the GPU compute score is 9213. The GPU's percentile ranking of 61 among all GPUs indicates it is a mid-range performer. Its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks are all AMD products, including the Radeon HD 7790, Radeon 780M, Radeon Pro 560, and Radeon Pro 460, with deltas ranging from -0.2% to 0.7%.

In Fivem, the GPU's role is dominant at higher resolutions. The 8 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K, the memory bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s may struggle to keep up with the demands of high-resolution textures and effects. The measured FPS data shows that the GPU is the limiting factor at 1440p and 4K, as frame rates drop significantly despite the CPU's high performance. The boost clock of 2460 MHz helps maintain performance at 1080p, where the system reaches 189 FPS on Low settings.

The RTX 4060's 128-bit memory bus is a notable constraint. At 4K, the lower memory bandwidth compared to wider-bus cards can lead to reduced performance, especially at higher quality settings. The data confirms this: 4K Ultra delivers only 34 FPS, which is not playable for most users. Even 4K Low at 69 FPS is marginal for a smooth experience. The GPU's performance in Fivem is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it can deliver high frame rates with reasonable settings.