Fivem

The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX paired with the AMD Radeon 8060S delivers a distinctly GPU-bound experience in Fivem, with frame rates scaling almost entirely with resolution and preset changes. The data shows a configuration that is exceptionally capable at 1080p, solid at 1440p, and only begins to struggle when pushed to 4K with high visual fidelity.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a predictable and steep performance curve as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 175 FPS, which drops to 115 FPS at 1440p and further to 64 FPS at 4K. This represents a 34% performance drop when moving from 1080p to 1440p, and an additional 44% drop when moving from 1440p to 4K. The scaling pattern indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting component at higher resolutions, as the CPU has ample headroom to feed the graphics pipeline.

The High preset tells a similar story with slightly lower absolute numbers. The combo delivers 111 FPS at 1080p, 73 FPS at 1440p, and 40 FPS at 4K. The transition from 1440p to 4K results in a 45% reduction in frame rate, which is a substantial hit that suggests the Radeon 8060S is being pushed to its limits at 4K. The gap between Low and High settings widens as resolution increases, reinforcing that the GPU workload becomes more demanding at higher pixel counts.

At Medium settings, the measured rows show 138 FPS at 1080p, 91 FPS at 1440p, and 50 FPS at 4K. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is a 34% drop, while the scaling from 1440p to 4K is a 45% drop. This consistent pattern across presets — roughly one-third loss at 1440p and nearly half at 4K — indicates that the Radeon 8060S is well-matched to 1440p gaming but falls short of delivering a smooth 4K experience at higher settings.

The Ultra preset shows the most dramatic scaling, with 86 FPS at 1080p, 56 FPS at 1440p, and just 31 FPS at 4K. The 4K result is barely playable, and the 35% drop from 1080p to 1440p followed by a 45% drop to 4K suggests that Ultra settings at 4K are beyond the practical capabilities of this GPU. The data clearly shows that 1080p and 1440p are the sweet spots for this configuration, with 4K reserved for lower presets or less demanding scenes.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon 8060S is the dominant factor in these results, as evidenced by the dramatic FPS swings across resolutions and settings. The GPU's memory configuration is "System Shared," meaning it relies on shared system memory rather than dedicated VRAM. This architecture, combined with a "System Dependent" memory bandwidth, means that the GPU's performance is tied to the overall system memory subsystem. In Fivem, this shared memory approach appears to handle 1080p and 1440p workloads effectively but struggles to maintain playable frame rates at 4K with higher presets.

The GPU's clock speeds are notable: a base clock of 1295 MHz and a boost clock of 2900 MHz. This significant boost headroom allows the GPU to scale its performance dynamically based on workload demands. The pixel rate of 185.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 464.0 GTexel/s provide the raw throughput needed for modern game rendering. The FP32 performance of 14.85 TFLOPS places this GPU in a competitive position among mobile integrated graphics, though the data shows it is not sufficient for 4K Ultra gaming.

The GPU's benchmark scores reinforce its position. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 2162, and the Geekbench OpenCL and Vulkan scores are 84626 and 80483 respectively. These scores place the GPU at the 87th percentile among all GPUs, indicating strong overall performance. The nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB with a 0.1% delta, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 with a -0.6% delta, showing that the 8060S sits in a competitive performance tier.

The 40 ray tracing cores and 2560 shading units provide modern rendering features, and the support for DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4 ensures compatibility with current game APIs. The 55 W TDP is remarkably efficient for the performance delivered, though this integrated graphics solution is constrained by its shared memory architecture when handling high-resolution textures and complex scenes.

How This Combo Ranks

In the global database of tested combinations, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX and AMD Radeon 8060S ranks 1714 out of 3005 combos for Fivem. This places the configuration in the 57th percentile of all tested systems, indicating a respectable but not top-tier performance level for this specific game. The rank reflects the GPU-bound nature of Fivem, as the CPU's strong benchmark scores cannot compensate for the GPU's limitations at higher resolutions.

The CPU itself ranks at the 95th percentile among all processors, with an average benchmark score of 76212. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX with a 0.1% delta, the AMD EPYC Embedded 8224P with a -0.4% delta, and the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D with a 0.6% delta. These close margins show that the 8945HX is a top-tier mobile processor, but this strength is not fully utilized in Fivem due to the GPU bottleneck.

The GPU ranks at the 87th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 55757. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB with a 0.1% delta and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 with a 2.8% delta. The combination of a 95th-percentile CPU with an 87th-percentile GPU results in a system that is well-balanced for most games but falls short of the highest-performing configurations in Fivem due to the game's demanding rendering requirements.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the configuration delivers strong performance across all presets. Low settings produce an average of 175 FPS, Medium produces 138 FPS with a minimum of 118 FPS and maximum of 159 FPS, High produces 111 FPS, and Ultra produces 86 FPS. The 1080p results show that even at Ultra settings, the combo maintains a frame rate well above 60 FPS, making it suitable for high-refresh-rate monitors.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains solid but shows the GPU beginning to work harder. Low settings average 115 FPS, Medium averages 91 FPS with a range of 77 to 105 FPS, High averages 73 FPS, and Ultra averages 56 FPS. The 1440p results indicate that High and Medium presets offer the best balance of visual quality and smoothness, with Ultra dipping below the 60 FPS threshold.

At 3840x2160, the configuration struggles to maintain high frame rates. Low settings average 64 FPS, Medium averages 50 FPS with a range of 43 to 58 FPS, High averages 40 FPS, and Ultra averages just 31 FPS. The 4K results show that only Low settings provide a consistently playable experience, while Medium and above require compromises in visual quality or frame pacing.

The Medium preset across all resolutions shows the most complete data with minimum and maximum FPS values. At 1080p, the range is 118 to 159 FPS, at 1440p it is 77 to 105 FPS, and at 4K it is 43 to 58 FPS. These ranges indicate that the frame pacing is relatively stable, with the minimum values staying within a reasonable margin of the averages.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend heavily on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1080p, the High preset at 111 FPS offers an excellent balance of visual quality and performance, while Ultra at 86 FPS is also viable for users prioritizing image quality. The Low preset at 175 FPS is ideal for competitive play where maximum frame rates are prioritized over visuals.

At 1440p, the High preset at 73 FPS provides a smooth experience that is close to the 60 FPS threshold, while the Medium preset at 91 FPS offers a more comfortable margin for frame rate consistency. The Ultra preset at 56 FPS is borderline, and the Low preset at 115 FPS is suitable for users who prefer performance over visual fidelity. The data suggests that Medium or High is the sweet spot at 1440p for most users.

At 4K, the options are more limited. The Low preset at 64 FPS is the only setting that consistently stays above 60 FPS, while the Medium preset at 50 FPS may be acceptable for users who can tolerate slightly lower frame rates. The High preset at 40 FPS and Ultra preset at 31 FPS are generally not recommended for smooth gameplay, as the frame rates fall below what most players consider playable.

For the best overall experience, the Medium preset at 1440p delivers 91 FPS with a minimum of 77 FPS, providing both visual quality and performance headroom. Alternatively, the High preset at 1080p at 111 FPS offers excellent image quality with high frame rates. Users with 4K displays should stick to Low settings or consider reducing the resolution to 1440p for a better experience.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 1440p with Medium settings delivers 91 FPS average with a minimum of 77 FPS, offering the best balance of visual quality and performance. At 1080p, High settings provide 111 FPS, which is also excellent.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Fivem?

A: At 4K, only Low settings provide a playable average of 64 FPS. Medium settings drop to 50 FPS, and High and Ultra fall to 40 FPS and 31 FPS respectively, which are below the preferred 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX has an average benchmark score of 76212, which is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX and 0.6% higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D, but 0.4% lower than the AMD EPYC Embedded 8224P.

Q: What are the GPU's key specifications?

A: The AMD Radeon 8060S has a base clock of 1295 MHz and a boost clock of 2900 MHz, with 2560 shading units and 40 ray tracing cores. It uses System Shared memory and has a TDP of 55 W.

Q: How does the GPU rank against other GPUs?

A: The Radeon 8060S ranks at the 87th percentile among all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 55757. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB, is only 0.1% different in score.

Q: What is the combo's overall rank in Fivem?

A: This specific CPU and GPU combination ranks 1714 out of 3005 tested combos for Fivem, placing it in the 57th percentile of all tested systems.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX is a 16-core, 32-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Dragon Range. It operates with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, with a 64 MB L3 cache. This processor is built on a 5 nm process at TSMC and supports DDR5 memory with dual-channel configuration and a memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s.

In Fivem, the CPU's role is largely to feed the GPU with data, and the benchmark results show that the 8945HX is more than capable of this task. The CPU's benchmark scores are exceptional: a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 42713 and a single-core score of 6030. The PassMark multi-thread score of 51405 and single-thread score of 3907 further confirm its strong performance. These scores place the CPU at the 95th percentile among all processors.

The CPU's 16 cores and 32 threads provide substantial multi-threading capability, which is beneficial for games that can utilize multiple cores, though Fivem is not particularly demanding on CPU resources compared to its GPU demands. The boost clock of 5.40 GHz ensures strong single-threaded performance, which is crucial for game logic and physics calculations. The processor's 55 W TDP is notably efficient for a 16-core part, and its PCIe Gen 5 support with 28 lanes provides high-bandwidth connectivity for the GPU.

The nearest CPU rivals in benchmark scores are all within a 1% margin: the Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX at 0.1% delta, the AMD EPYC Embedded 8224P at -0.4% delta, the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX at -0.4% delta, and the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D at 0.6% delta. This narrow range indicates that the 8945HX is competitively positioned among the fastest processors available, and in Fivem, this CPU horsepower ensures that the GPU remains the limiting factor at all tested resolutions and settings.