Fivem

The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER presents a distinct performance profile in Fivem, characterized by a high-end CPU constrained by a mid-range GPU. The benchmark data reveals a system where the graphics card is the primary bottleneck, particularly at higher resolutions and settings. The measured FPS across the resolution and settings matrix shows a clear hierarchy of performance, with the combo ranking 1598th out of 1792 tested combinations in this game.

Resolution Scaling

The data shows a steep performance drop as resolution increases, which is typical for a GPU-bound scenario. At 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves 121.4 FPS, but this falls to 78.5 FPS at 1440p and further to 43 FPS at 4K. This represents a 64.6% reduction in average FPS from 1080p Low to 4K Low, indicating that pixel throughput is a limiting factor. The trend is consistent across all settings; at High settings, the average FPS drops from 74.7 at 1080p to 52.4 at 1440p and finally to 29.1 at 4K.

This scaling pattern strongly suggests the GTX 1660 SUPER is the limiting component. The CPU’s massive 16-core, 32-thread configuration with a boost clock of 4.90 GHz is not the primary constraint here, as even at 1080p Low (the least GPU-demanding scenario), the system does not reach frame rates that would indicate a CPU bottleneck. The 121.4 FPS figure at 1080p Low is respectable but not exceptionally high, implying the GPU is still managing the workload. The gap between 1080p and 1440p is substantial — a 35.3% FPS drop at Low settings — which further confirms that the graphics card’s fill rate and memory bandwidth are being strained as the pixel count increases.

The data also reveals that the scaling from 1440p to 4K is more severe than from 1080p to 1440p. At Medium settings, the drop is from 65.2 FPS to 36 FPS, a 44.8% reduction. This non-linear scaling is characteristic of a GPU running out of memory bandwidth or shading power. The GTX 1660 SUPER’s 192-bit memory bus and 336.0 GB/s bandwidth are likely insufficient for 4K workloads, causing the dramatic slowdown. In contrast, the CPU’s performance is more than adequate, as evidenced by its high benchmark scores, such as 38,607 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and a 93rd percentile rank versus all CPUs.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER plays the decisive role in this combo’s gaming performance. Its specifications — 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus with 336.0 GB/s bandwidth — are the key constraints at higher resolutions. The GPU’s base clock of 1530 MHz and boost clock of 1785 MHz are fixed, and the data shows that they are insufficient to maintain playable frame rates at 4K Ultra, where the average FPS drops to 21. This is a clear indicator of a GPU that is overwhelmed by the combination of high resolution and demanding settings.

The GPU’s performance percentile is 55, placing it in the lower half of all GPUs, and its average benchmark score of 14,286 is notably lower than the CPU’s 49,062 average. This disparity highlights the imbalance in this pairing. The GPU’s nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX Vega 11 (deltaPct -0.2) and the Intel Iris Xe MAX Graphics (deltaPct -0.2), showing that the GTX 1660 SUPER is closely matched with integrated or low-end discrete graphics solutions in synthetic benchmarks. This suggests that for Fivem, the GPU is the primary determinant of the frame rates observed.

The 6 GB VRAM capacity is another critical factor. At 4K Ultra, the system averages only 21 FPS, which is likely due to both the rendering load and memory capacity limits. While the game may not exceed 6 GB at all settings, the combination of high resolution and Ultra settings can push memory usage, leading to performance degradation. The data does not show a specific VRAM usage threshold, but the FPS collapse at 4K Ultra compared to 4K High (29.1 FPS) indicates that the settings increase is disproportionately costly, pointing to the GPU’s shader and memory subsystem being the bottleneck. The CPU’s role is diminished in this context; its high single-thread score of 5,450 in Cinebench R23 is irrelevant when the GPU cannot keep up.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1080p with High settings?

A: The system achieves 74.7 FPS on average at 1920x1080 with High settings, which is a playable frame rate for most users.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested systems in Fivem?

A: This specific combination of AMD Ryzen 9 5950X and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER ranks 1598th out of 1792 tested combos in Fivem, placing it in the lower percentile of all systems.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 4K Ultra settings?

A: The data shows the GPU is the primary bottleneck. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 21, which is critically low. The CPU’s performance is far superior, as indicated by its 93rd percentile rank, so the GPU’s rendering capability is the constraint.

Q: What is the difference in FPS between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the average FPS is 78.5 on Low settings and 38.5 on Ultra settings, a difference of 40 FPS. This shows that the settings preset has a significant impact on performance.

Q: Does the GTX 1660 SUPER’s VRAM capacity affect 4K performance?

A: The 6 GB VRAM is a likely factor in the low 4K performance. At 4K Ultra the FPS is 21, while at 4K High it is 29.1, suggesting that the increased memory demands of Ultra settings cause a severe performance hit, indicating the GPU is struggling with memory capacity and bandwidth.

Q: How does the GTX 1660 SUPER compare to its nearest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The GTX 1660 SUPER’s average benchmark score is 14,286, which is 0.2% lower than the AMD Radeon RX Vega 11 and 0.2% lower than the Intel Iris Xe MAX Graphics. This indicates that in raw compute, these GPUs are very closely matched.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the user’s performance target. For a smooth 60+ FPS experience, the user must stay at 1080p. At 1920x1080, the Medium preset yields 97.4 FPS, while High yields 74.7 FPS, both comfortably above 60 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1080p drops to 61.1 FPS, which is at the edge of the 60 FPS threshold, but still playable. Therefore, for the best balance of visual fidelity and performance, the High preset at 1080p is recommended, offering a 74.7 FPS average while providing better visuals than Medium.

At 1440p, the situation becomes more challenging. The High preset averages 52.4 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target but still playable for many. The Medium preset at 65.2 FPS is the only 1440p option that exceeds 60 FPS, making it the best choice for users prioritizing smoothness at this resolution. The Low preset at 1440p achieves 78.5 FPS, but this comes with a significant visual quality reduction. The Ultra preset at 1440p is not recommended, as the 38.5 FPS average is too low for a responsive experience.

At 4K, none of the presets deliver acceptable performance. The Low preset averages 43 FPS, while High averages 29.1 FPS and Ultra averages 21 FPS. These frame rates are below the playable threshold for most users. The data suggests that this combo is not suitable for 4K gaming in Fivem, regardless of settings. The best experience is clearly at 1080p with High settings, which provides a strong balance between the GPU’s capabilities and visual quality, avoiding the severe performance degradation seen at higher resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The comboRankInGame data places this system at 1598th out of 1792 tested combinations, which is in the bottom 10.8% of all systems. This low ranking is primarily due to the GPU’s limitations, as the CPU is a top-tier component. The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X ranks in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 49,062. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-14600K (deltaPct -0.2) and the Intel Core i5-14600KF (deltaPct -0.6), showing that the CPU is competitive with modern high-end processors.

In contrast, the GTX 1660 SUPER ranks in the 55th percentile of all GPUs, with an average score of 14,286. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon RX Vega 11 (deltaPct -0.2) and the Intel Iris Xe MAX Graphics (deltaPct -0.2), which are significantly less powerful than the CPU. This stark imbalance is the reason for the low overall combo rank. The system’s performance in Fivem is entirely dictated by the GPU, and despite the CPU’s immense processing power, the frame rates are held back by the graphics card’s inability to render the game at higher resolutions and settings.

The data indicates that this combo would perform far better with a more powerful GPU. The CPU has ample headroom, as its benchmarks show it can handle demanding workloads, but the GTX 1660 SUPER limits the entire system. The 1598th rank out of 1792 is a direct consequence of this pairing, and it underscores that the GPU is the primary factor in determining the gaming experience in Fivem. While the CPU is a top performer, it cannot compensate for the GPU’s limitations in a graphics-intensive game.