Fivem

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is a combination that leans heavily on its 12-core processor to carry the load in Fivem. This pairing produces playable frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, but the GPU becomes the limiting factor as resolution climbs. The data shows a clear split: the CPU provides ample headroom for high refresh rates at lower resolutions, while the GPU struggles to maintain fluid motion at 4K.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Ryzen 9 5900X is a 12-core, 24-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Vermeer. It operates at a base clock of 3.70 GHz and can boost up to 4.80 GHz on a 7 nm process node from TSMC. The processor has a substantial 64 MB of L3 cache, which is divided across the chiplet design, and it supports DDR4 memory through a dual-channel bus with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. This CPU sits in the 87th percentile among all processors, indicating it is a high-end part by synthetic benchmark standards.

In terms of raw performance metrics, the 5900X achieves a single-thread score of 941 in 3DMark and a multi-thread score of 10,075 in the max-threads test. Geekbench results show 2,083 for single-core and 14,118 for multi-core. The Cinebench R23 scores are 1,527 for single-core and 16,262 for multi-core, which are strong numbers that reflect its capability in both lightly-threaded and heavily-threaded workloads.

For Fivem, which is a multiplayer modification that can be sensitive to CPU performance, the 5900X's high single-thread performance is crucial. The game's logic and physics often rely on a few fast cores, and the 4.80 GHz boost clock helps here. The 12 cores and 24 threads provide massive parallel processing headroom, which is beneficial for background tasks and other applications running concurrently during gameplay. However, the benchmark results indicate that the CPU is not the bottleneck in most scenarios; the FPS drops from 1080p to 4K are more attributable to the GPU.

The processor's nearest rivals in terms of average benchmark score include the Intel Core Ultra 7 366H, which is 0.3% slower, and the Intel Core Ultra 7 356H, also 0.3% slower. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 is 0.4% slower, while the Intel Core i7-14650HX is 0.5% faster. These marginal differences show that the 5900X is positioned in a very competitive performance tier, though exact gameplay results in Fivem will depend on how the game engine utilizes these cores.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is a Turing-architecture GPU built on a 12 nm process, with a die size of 284 mm² and 6,600 million transistors. It has 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 336.0 GB/s. The core clocks run at 1530 MHz base and 1785 MHz boost, with memory operating at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective). The GPU has 1,408 shading units, 88 texture mapping units, and 48 render output units, delivering a pixel rate of 85.68 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 157.1 GTexel/s. Its FP32 performance is 5.027 TFLOPS.

This GPU is positioned at the 53rd percentile among all graphics cards, which is a mid-range standing. Its average benchmark score of 12,986 places it near the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile (0.4% faster), the AMD Radeon RX 580 (0.4% faster), and the AMD Radeon 740M (0.9% faster). The NVIDIA Tesla M2090 is 0.7% slower. These are comparable performance levels, meaning the GTX 1660 SUPER is a solid but not exceptional performer.

In Fivem, the GTX 1660 SUPER's 6 GB of VRAM is a critical factor. At 1080p and 1440p, the memory capacity is generally sufficient, but at 4K, the GPU's compute power becomes the primary constraint. The boost clock of 1785 MHz provides decent throughput, but the measured FPS data shows that the GPU cannot handle the pixel workload at 2160p. The Ultra settings at 4K produce an average of 22 FPS, which is borderline unplayable, indicating that the GPU is severely overmatched. At 1080p Low, the GPU manages 123 FPS, showing it can keep up with the CPU when the resolution is low enough.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER ranks 3,174 out of 3,707 tested combos in Fivem. This places it in the lower 15th percentile of all tested systems, which is a surprising result given the high-end CPU. The ranking indicates that the GPU is holding back the overall performance of the combo, as the 5900X has the potential to drive much faster graphics cards.

The data suggests that this combo is not optimized for the game's demands. While the CPU is in the 87th percentile for all processors, the GPU is only in the 53rd percentile for all graphics cards. This mismatch is reflected in the combo's rank, which is significantly lower than what the CPU alone might suggest. The benchmark results show that the GPU's 6 GB VRAM and 5.027 TFLOPS compute power are insufficient for high-resolution gaming, dragging the entire combo down in the rankings.

In practical terms, this combo is best suited for 1080p gaming, where the CPU can push high frame rates and the GPU can manage the load. The 1440p results are still acceptable, but the 4K performance is poor. The rank of 3,174 out of 3,707 indicates that there are many other combinations that perform better in Fivem, likely those with more balanced CPU-GPU pairings.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The measured FPS data provides a detailed picture of how this combo performs across different resolutions and settings. At 1080p, the results are strong. With Low settings, the average FPS is 123, which is excellent for competitive play. Medium settings drop the average to 97 FPS, with a minimum of 82 and a maximum of 111. High settings yield 77 FPS average, while Ultra settings bring it down to 60 FPS. These numbers show that the combo can handle 1080p with ease, even at Ultra settings, maintaining a playable frame rate.

Moving to 1440p, the performance drops noticeably. Low settings produce an average of 81 FPS, which is still good. Medium settings average 64 FPS, with a minimum of 54 and a maximum of 73. High settings drop to 51 FPS average, and Ultra settings fall to 40 FPS. These results suggest that 1440p is playable at lower settings, but the GPU starts to struggle with higher quality presets.

At 4K, the performance is marginal at best. Low settings average 45 FPS, which is just above the playable threshold. Medium settings average 35 FPS, with a minimum of 30 and a maximum of 41. High settings drop to 28 FPS, and Ultra settings are nearly unplayable at 22 FPS. These numbers clearly indicate that the GTX 1660 SUPER is not designed for 4K gaming in Fivem, and the combo should be used at 1080p or 1440p for a satisfactory experience.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K is dramatic and reveals the limiting component. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 123 at 1080p to 81 at 1440p and then to 45 at 4K. This represents a 34% drop from 1080p to 1440p and an additional 44% drop from 1440p to 4K. The scaling is not linear, which is typical for GPU-bound scenarios.

At Medium settings, the FPS drops from 97 at 1080p to 64 at 1440p and 35 at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 34%, while the drop from 1440p to 4K is 45%. High settings show a similar pattern: 77 FPS at 1080p, 51 at 1440p, and 28 at 4K. The percentage drops are 34% and 45%, respectively)Skip.

Ultra settings show the steepest decline: 60 FPS at 1080p, 40 at 1440p, and 22 at 4K. This is a 33% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 45% drop from 1440p to 4K. The consistent pattern of approximately 34% and 45% drops across all settings indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor. The CPU has enough headroom to maintain high frame rates at lower resolutions, but as the pixel count increases, the GPU's compute and memory bandwidth become the bottleneck.

The data indicates that the GTX 1660 SUPER's 5.027 TFLOPS and 336.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for 4K workloads in Fivem. The 6 GB VRAM is also a potential issue at higher resolutions, though the FPS drops suggest that raw compute is the primary constraint. The combo is clearly CPU-bound at 1080p, but GPU-bound at 1440p and above, making the GPU the limiting component for higher resolution gaming.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to play Fivem with this combo?

A: The data shows that 1080p is the optimal resolution. At 1080p with High settings, the combo achieves 77 FPS average, and even Ultra settings maintain 60 FPS. At 1440p, the FPS drops to 51 on High and 40 on Ultra, which is playable but less smooth. At 4K, the average FPS drops below 30 on High settings, which is not recommended.

Q: How does the Ryzen 9 5900X compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The 5900X has an average benchmark score of 41,376. It is 0.3% slower than the Intel Core Ultra 7 366H, 0.4% slower than the Intel Core Ultra 7 356H, and 0.4% slower than the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440. It is 0.5% faster than the Intel Core i7-14650HX. These differences are minimal, indicating similar CPU performance levels.

Q: Is the GTX 1660 SUPER's 6 GB VRAM enough for Fivem?

A: At 1080p and 1440p, the 6 GB VRAM appears sufficient, as the FPS does not show signs of memory-related stuttering. However, at 4K, the Ultra settings produce an average of 22 FPS, which suggests the GPU is overextended. The memory bus width of 192-bit and bandwidth of 336.0 GB/s are the more likely bottlenecks at high resolutions.

Q: Why is the combo rank so low at 3,174 out of 3,707?

A: The rank reflects the imbalance between the high-end CPU and the mid-range GPU. While the 5900X is in the 87th percentile for CPUs, the GTX 1660 SUPER is only in the 53rd percentile for GPUs. This mismatch means the combo's overall performance is constrained by the GPU, which drags down its ranking in Fivem.

Q: What settings should I use for 1440p gaming?

A: For 1440p, the data shows that Medium settings provide an average of 64 FPS, with a minimum of 54 and a maximum of 73. Low settings give 81 FPS average, while High drops to 51 FPS. For a balance of visual quality and performance, Medium is recommended, as it stays above the 60 FPS threshold.

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

A: At 1080p, the combo is mostly CPU-bound. The GPU manages to produce 123 FPS on Low settings, which is high, but the CPU's single-thread performance of 941 in 3DMark and 1,527 in Cinebench R23 ensures that the game logic can keep up. As resolution increases to 1440p and 4K, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, as evidenced by the significant FPS drops.