Fivem

Fivem is a demanding multiplayer title that scales heavily with both CPU and GPU, and the pairing of the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER produces a clear performance curve across resolutions. The data shows a system that can handle high-refresh-rate 1080p gaming with ease, but struggles to maintain playable frame rates at 4K with maximum settings. This combination ranks at 1228 out of 1792 tested combos for this game, placing it in the upper third of all systems tested, which is respectable given the RTX 2060 SUPER's age. The Ryzen 9 5900X is a 12-core, 24-thread Zen 3 processor with a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, while the RTX 2060 SUPER is a Turing-architecture card with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is dramatic and tells a clear story about where the bottleneck lies. At 1080p Low settings, the combo produces 161.7 FPS, but at 4K Low settings, that number falls to 57.2 FPS — a reduction of approximately 64%. This massive drop indicates that the GPU becomes the limiting factor as resolution increases; the CPU is powerful enough to feed the graphics card at lower resolutions, but the RTX 2060 SUPER's compute capability cannot keep pace with the pixel count at 4K.

Moving from 1440p to 4K at High settings shows a similar pattern: 68.5 FPS drops to 37.5 FPS, a 45% reduction. This is a steeper decline than the 1440p-to-1080p transition at High settings, which only sees a 33% drop (102.5 FPS to 68.5 FPS). The scaling curve suggests that 1440p is the practical ceiling for this combo with playable frame rates on higher presets, while 1080p is where the system truly shines. At 4K, even Low settings only muster 57.2 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold many players consider minimum for smooth gameplay.

The resolution scaling also reveals that the Ryzen 9 5900X is not the limiting factor at any resolution. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 161.7 FPS, which is close to what a high-end CPU can deliver in this game. The fact that frame rates scale down consistently with resolution, rather than plateauing due to CPU limitations, confirms that the RTX 2060 SUPER is the component holding back performance in this pairing.

GPU Role

The RTX 2060 SUPER's memory configuration plays a significant role in these results. With 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, the card delivers 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming in Fivem but becomes strained at 4K Ultra settings. The card's boost clock of 1650 MHz and base clock of 1470 MHz are modest by modern standards, and the 7.181 TFLOPS of FP32 performance explains why 4K Ultra only produces 30.7 FPS — the silicon simply cannot process the geometry and shading required at that resolution.

The GPU's 2176 shading units and 64 ROPs are the key architectural specs that determine its pixel throughput. At 4K, the card's pixel rate of 105.6 GPixel/s is overwhelmed by the 8.3 million pixels on screen, resulting in the sub-40 FPS numbers seen across all presets. The RTX 2060 SUPER also includes 34 RT cores and 272 tensor cores, but Fivem's traditional rasterization workload does not appear to benefit significantly from these features, as evidenced by the steep performance drop at higher resolutions.

The card's position in the benchmark database shows it sits at the 63rd percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 19774. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN, which scores 19706 — a mere 0.3% difference. This close grouping suggests that the RTX 2060 SUPER is a mid-tier card that competes with older high-end models, and its 8 GB VRAM capacity is adequate for Fivem's texture requirements at 1080p and 1440p but may cause stuttering at 4K if the game exceeds that limit.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 1228 out of 1792 places this system in the 68th percentile of all tested combinations for Fivem. This is a solid result, though not exceptional, and it reflects the imbalance between the high-end CPU and the mid-range GPU. The Ryzen 9 5900X is a top-tier processor — it sits at the 90th percentile of all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 39453 — but the RTX 2060 SUPER's 63rd percentile GPU ranking drags the overall combo down.

The CPU's nearest rivals in the database are the AMD EPYC 4245P (0.2% higher score), the Intel Core i7-13700F (0.9% higher), and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS (0.7% lower). This indicates that the 5900X is extremely competitive with modern processors, and its 12-core, 24-thread configuration is overkill for Fivem's typical workload. The GPU's rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070, which scores 0.5% higher, and the NVIDIA Quadro K5200, which is 0.8% lower — showing that the 2060 SUPER is right at the edge of its performance class.

The rank difference between the CPU's 90th percentile and the combo's 68th percentile highlights that Fivem is more GPU-bound than CPU-bound at higher settings. If paired with a stronger GPU, this CPU could push the combo rank significantly higher, but as configured, the RTX 2060 SUPER limits the system to mid-pack performance in this game.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers playable frame rates across all settings. Low settings produce 161.7 FPS, Medium reaches 124.2 FPS, High achieves 102.5 FPS, and Ultra drops to 76.7 FPS. All of these are above the 60 FPS threshold, and even Ultra is smooth enough for competitive play. The gap between Low and Ultra is 85 FPS, which is substantial but expected given the graphical fidelity differences.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance drops noticeably but remains respectable. Low settings hit 104.4 FPS, Medium produces 81.3 FPS, High manages 68.5 FPS, and Ultra falls to 53.3 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p is the first configuration that dips below 60 FPS, suggesting that players targeting high refresh rates should stick to High or lower at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 2060 SUPER struggles to keep up. Low settings produce 57.2 FPS, Medium drops to 44.8 FPS, High manages 37.5 FPS, and Ultra only reaches 30.7 FPS. None of these configurations hit 60 FPS, and even Low settings are borderline playable at best. This resolution is clearly beyond the card's comfortable range for Fivem, and players should avoid 4K with this GPU unless they are willing to accept sub-60 FPS gameplay.

Settings Recommendations

For 1080p gaming, the High preset at 102.5 FPS offers the best balance of visual quality and performance. The jump from High to Ultra only costs 25.8 FPS (down to 76.7 FPS), but the visual difference may not justify the loss for competitive players. For those prioritizing maximum frame rates, Low at 161.7 FPS is the clear choice, though Medium at 124.2 FPS provides a good middle ground for most users.

At 1440p, the High preset at 68.5 FPS is the recommended sweet spot. It maintains frame rates above 60 FPS while delivering solid visual quality. The Medium preset at 81.3 FPS is a better option for players who prefer higher refresh rates, while Ultra at 53.3 FPS is only suitable for slower-paced gameplay or single-player modes. Low at 104.4 FPS is ideal for competitive play where frame rate trumps visual fidelity.

For 4K gaming, the data indicates that this combo is not well-suited for the resolution. The Low preset at 57.2 FPS is the only configuration that approaches playability, but even this is marginal. Players with 4K displays should consider either lowering the resolution to 1440p or upgrading the GPU to achieve acceptable performance. The Ultra preset at 30.7 FPS is effectively unplayable for most users.

FAQ

Q: Is this combo good for 1080p gaming?

A: Yes, the data shows excellent performance at 1080p. Even Ultra settings produce 76.7 FPS, and Low settings reach 161.7 FPS, making this a strong pairing for high-refresh-rate 1080p monitors.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming?

A: Not comfortably. At 4K, the best result is 57.2 FPS on Low settings, and Ultra drops to 30.7 FPS. The RTX 2060 SUPER lacks the compute power for smooth 4K gameplay in Fivem.

Q: Which settings should I use for competitive play?

A: At 1080p, Low settings at 161.7 FPS give the highest frame rates. At 1440p, Low at 104.4 FPS is the best option for competitive scenarios where frame rate is critical.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its rivals?

A: The Ryzen 9 5900X scores 39453 on average, which is 0.2% higher than the AMD EPYC 4245P and 0.9% higher than the Intel Core i7-13700F. It underperforms the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS by 0.7%.

Q: What is the limiting factor in this system?

A: The GPU. The RTX 2060 SUPER's performance drops significantly at higher resolutions, while the CPU maintains high frame rates at 1080p, indicating the 5900X is not the bottleneck.

Q: Is the Ultra preset worth using at 1440p?

A: At 1440p Ultra, the system produces 53.3 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. Unless you prioritize visual quality over smoothness, the High preset at 68.5 FPS is a better choice.