Fivem

Fivem, a multiplayer modification framework built atop Grand Theft Auto V, presents a unique performance profile that depends heavily on both the CPU and GPU. The measured data for the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER reveals a system capable of very high frame rates, but the scaling between resolutions and settings shows where the bottleneck lies. This analysis walks through the measured FPS data to explain how this combination behaves across different workloads.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is significant, but not uniform across all settings presets. At Low settings, the average frame rate falls from 306 FPS at 1920x1080 to 218 FPS at 2560x1440, and then to 121 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 29% reduction when moving from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 44% reduction when moving from 1440p to 4K. The total drop from 1080p to 4K at Low settings is 60%, indicating that the GPU is becoming increasingly stressed as pixel count grows, even with lighter graphical loads.

At High settings, the scaling is slightly different. The average frame rate moves from 209 FPS at 1080p to 138 FPS at 1440p, a 34% decrease, and then to 76 FPS at 4K, a 45% decrease from 1440p. The overall reduction from 1080p to 4K at High is 64%. This steeper decline compared to Low settings suggests that the added graphical work at High settings amplifies the GPU's workload per pixel, making resolution scaling more punishing.

The Medium preset exhibits a similar pattern to Low, with average FPS of 261 at 1080p, 172 at 1440p, and 95 at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 34%, and from 1440p to 4K is 45%, resulting in a 64% total reduction. The Ultra preset shows the most dramatic scaling, with average FPS of 162 at 1080p, 107 at 1440p, and 59 at 4K. The 1080p to 1440p drop is 34%, while the 1440p to 4K drop is 45%, for a 64% total loss.

The consistency of the percentage drops across Medium, High, and Ultra indicates that the RTX 4080 SUPER is the limiting factor at higher resolutions. The frame rate losses are proportional to the increase in pixel count, which is the classic signature of a GPU-bound scenario. However, at Low settings, the smaller percentage drop from 1080p to 1440p (29% versus 34%) hints that the CPU is starting to become a more significant factor at the lower resolution, as the GPU has enough headroom to handle the pixel load but the processor struggles to feed it frames quickly enough.

GPU Role

The RTX 4080 SUPER is equipped with 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 736.3 GB/s. The card's base clock is 2295 MHz with a boost clock of 2550 MHz. These specifications allow it to handle the demands of Fivem at high resolutions, as evidenced by the 76 FPS average at 4K High settings.

The GPU's memory capacity is more than sufficient for Fivem, which does not appear to be a VRAM-intensive title based on the data. The 16 GB allocation provides ample headroom, and there is no indication from the measured FPS that memory capacity or bandwidth is constraining performance at any resolution. The card's 10240 shading units and 320 texture mapping units contribute to its ability to process the heavy draw calls and object density typical of multiplayer scenarios.

The GPU's compute capabilities are substantial, with a FP32 performance of 52.22 TFLOPS. This raw compute power translates directly into the high frame rates seen at 1080p, where the RTX 4080 SUPER is able to render frames quickly enough to reach 306 FPS on Low settings. However, as resolution increases, the pixel fill rate requirements grow, and the GPU's pixel rate of 285.6 GPixel/s becomes a more relevant metric.

The data indicates that the RTX 4080 SUPER is a robust performer that can deliver playable frame rates at 4K, but its performance ceiling is reached at Ultra settings, where it manages only 59 FPS. The GPU's role is clearly dominant at 1440p and 4K, where the frame rates scale inversely with the resolution increases. The card's nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, has an average benchmark score that is only 0.1% higher, confirming that the SUPER variant is essentially on par with its predecessor in terms of overall compute power, though the Fivem-specific results show it is well-optimized for this workload.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X is a 16-core, 32-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. Its 64 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support are typical of a high-end desktop part. In Fivem, which relies on a modified version of the GTA V engine, the CPU often plays a critical role in physics calculations and NPC simulation.

The benchmark results show that the CPU is capable of delivering very high frame rates when the GPU is not the bottleneck. At 1080p Low settings, the system achieves 306 FPS, which is a strong indicator that the processor can handle the game's single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads. The CPU's single-thread score in Cinebench R23 is 1614, and its multi-core score is 26017, placing it in the 91st percentile of all CPUs.

However, the CPU's influence is more subtle when comparing it to its nearest rivals. The Intel Core i9-13900F has an average benchmark score that is 0.4% higher than the Ryzen 9 5950X, while the Intel Core i7-14700 is 0.7% higher. These are marginal differences, suggesting that the Ryzen 9 5950X is not significantly advantaged or disadvantaged in raw compute versus its peers.

In Fivem, the data suggests that the CPU is sufficient to maintain high frame rates at 1080p, but it may become a limiting factor at lower settings where the GPU has spare capacity. The difference in scaling between Low and High settings at 1080p to 1440p (29% versus 34%) indicates that the CPU is starting to cap performance at the lower resolution, as the GPU is able to render frames faster than the CPU can process game logic. This is a common scenario in multiplayer games where many players and entities are present, and the CPU must manage all their interactions.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum average FPS this combo achieves in Fivem?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 306, which occurs at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: Can this system run Fivem at 4K Ultra settings with playable frame rates?

A: The data shows 59 FPS average at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which is just below the threshold for a smooth 60 FPS experience.

Q: How much faster is the system at 1080p compared to 4K on High settings?

A: At 1920x1080 High, the average FPS is 209, while at 3840x2160 High it is 76, making the 1080p result 175% higher.

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

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings produce 218 FPS average, while Ultra settings produce 107 FPS, a difference of 111 FPS.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU have a larger impact on performance at 1080p?

A: At 1080p Low settings, the system reaches 306 FPS, suggesting the CPU is a significant factor since the GPU has ample headroom to render frames faster than the processor can deliver them.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 SUPER compare to the standard RTX 4080 in this context?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER has an average benchmark score that is only 0.1% lower than the RTX 4080, indicating they are essentially equivalent in overall performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers the highest frame rates across all settings. Low settings yield an average of 306 FPS, Medium settings produce 261 FPS with a minimum of 222 and a maximum of 301, High settings average 209 FPS, and Ultra settings reach 162 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 144 FPS, showing a significant penalty for maximum graphical fidelity.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages drop predictably. Low settings achieve 218 FPS, Medium settings average 172 FPS with a range of 146 to 198, High settings produce 138 FPS, and Ultra settings deliver 107 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 111 FPS, which is a smaller absolute gap than at 1080p, but the percentage difference is similar.

At 3840x2160, the system still performs admirably. Low settings average 121 FPS, Medium settings average 95 FPS with a minimum of 81 and a maximum of 110, High settings achieve 76 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 59 FPS. The Low to Ultra spread is 62 FPS, which is the smallest absolute difference across resolutions, indicating that the GPU is the primary constraint at 4K.

The Medium preset is the only one that includes minimum and maximum FPS data. At 1080p, the minimum is 222 FPS and the maximum is 301 FPS, giving a variance of 79 FPS. At 1440p, the minimum is 146 and the maximum is 198, a variance of 52 FPS. At 4K, the minimum is 81 and the maximum is 110, a variance of 29 FPS. The decreasing variance at higher resolutions suggests that frame pacing becomes more consistent when the GPU is more heavily loaded, as the CPU has less opportunity to cause frame time spikes.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the optimal preset for a balance of visual quality and performance is High settings at 2560x1440 resolution. This configuration produces an average of 138 FPS, which is well above the threshold for smooth gameplay on high refresh rate monitors. The High preset offers a substantial improvement over Medium (172 FPS) in visual fidelity while maintaining a frame rate that is 29% higher than the 107 FPS achieved at Ultra.

For users with 4K displays, High settings at 3840x2160 provide a 76 FPS average, which is playable but may not fully utilize a 120 Hz or 144 Hz monitor. The Ultra preset at 4K drops to 59 FPS, which introduces noticeable stutter on high refresh displays. Medium settings at 4K offer 95 FPS, which is a better option for those prioritizing frame rate over maximum visual detail.

At 1080p, the High preset delivers 209 FPS, which is an excellent choice for competitive play on 240 Hz monitors. The Ultra preset at 1080p yields 162 FPS, which is still very high and offers the best visual experience at this resolution. The Low preset at 1080p produces 306 FPS, which is only recommended for users with extremely high refresh rate displays (360 Hz or above) who prioritize raw frame rate over all other factors.

The Medium preset represents a middle ground that provides consistent frame times, as evidenced by the min/max data. At 1440p, the Medium preset has a minimum of 146 FPS and a maximum of 198 FPS, which is a tighter range than the other presets at this resolution. This stability can be beneficial in multiplayer scenarios where sudden frame drops can be detrimental.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER combination ranks 311 out of 3707 tested combos in Fivem. This places the system in the top 8.4% of all configurations tested, indicating that it is a high-performing setup for this game. The ranking is likely driven by the strong CPU performance, which is essential for the game's multiplayer simulation aspects.

The CPU's percentile rank of 91 among all CPUs suggests that the Ryzen 9 5950X is a top-tier processor, and its 16 cores and 32 threads provide ample processing power for Fivem's demanding workloads. The GPU's percentile rank of 86 among all GPUs is also strong, but the data indicates that the CPU's capabilities are more critical for achieving the highest frame rates at lower resolutions.

Compared to its nearest rivals, the combo's performance is competitive. The CPU's average benchmark score of 51947 is within 0.7% of the Intel Core i7-14700 and within 0.4% of the Intel Core i9-13900F. The GPU's average benchmark score of 54209 is within 0.1% of the RTX 4080. These small differences in synthetic benchmarks suggest that the combo's ranking in Fivem is influenced more by the specific game engine's optimization for this hardware rather than raw compute power alone.

The rank of 311 out of 3707 is a strong result, particularly given that Fivem is a modded multiplayer environment that can be highly variable in performance. The system's ability to maintain high frame rates across all resolutions and settings, as evidenced by the measured data, confirms that it is a well-balanced combination for this game. The data shows that the setup excels at 1080p and 1440p, where it can deliver frame rates well above 100 FPS on most presets, and it remains capable at 4K with adjustments to settings.