Fivem

Fivem on the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 shows a system that is heavily influenced by the CPU in lower resolutions, while the GPU takes over as the primary constraint at 4K. The data indicates a wide performance envelope, from 189 FPS at 1080p Low to 34 FPS at 4K Ultra, making settings and resolution choices critical for a consistent experience in this multiplayer title.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to run Fivem with this hardware?

A: The measured data shows that 2560x1440 provides a strong balance. At Medium settings, it delivers 98 FPS average, which is a significant step up from the 54 FPS average at 3840x2160 on the same preset, while still offering a much sharper image than 1920x1080.

Q: How much performance is gained by lowering settings from Ultra to Low?

A: The impact is substantial. At 1920x1080, the average FPS jumps from 92 on Ultra to 189 on Low, representing a more than 2x increase. At 2560x1440, the gain is from 61 FPS on Ultra to 124 FPS on Low, and at 3840x2160, it goes from 34 FPS to 69 FPS.

Q: Is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 a strong performer compared to other GPUs?

A: The benchmark data places the RTX 4070 in the 81st percentile of all GPUs. Its average benchmark score of 37648 is nearly identical to the NVIDIA Tesla P4 (37628), with a delta of just 0.1%.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-threaded performance compare to its rivals?

A: The Ryzen 9 8945HX scores 42713 in Cinebench R23 multi-core. This performance is closely matched by its nearest rivals, with the Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX scoring 0.1% lower and the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D scoring 0.6% higher.

Q: What kind of frame rates can be expected at 1080p with High settings?

A: The measured data shows an average of 119 FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings. This suggests the combination is well-suited for high-refresh-rate 1080p monitors in Fivem.

Q: Does the system provide a consistent frame rate, or are there significant dips?

A: For the Medium setting, the data includes minimum and maximum FPS values. At 1080p, the range is 127 to 171 FPS; at 1440p, it is 83 to 113 FPS; and at 4K, it is 46 to 63 FPS. These ranges show a moderate variance, but the minimums remain playable.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is the sole rendering component in this configuration, and its specifications provide the baseline for Fivem's graphical output. The GPU is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with 5888 shading units and 184 texture mapping units. It operates with a base clock of 1920 MHz and a boost clock of 2475 MHz, delivering a peak FP32 throughput of 29.15 TFLOPS. The 12 GB of GDDR6X memory is connected via a 192-bit bus, producing a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s.

In Fivem, the GPU's role becomes most apparent at higher resolutions. The measured FPS data shows a clear scaling pattern: at 3840x2160, the average frame rates significantly drop compared to lower resolutions. For instance, on High settings, the system produces 119 FPS at 1920x1080, but this falls to 78 FPS at 2560x1440 and further to 44 FPS at 3840x2160. This indicates that the RTX 4070's fill rate and memory bandwidth are being taxed as the pixel count increases, making the GPU the primary limiting factor at 4K.

The performance difference between settings presets also points to the GPU's workload. At 4K, dropping from High to Low settings raises the average FPS from 44 to 69, a gain of 25 FPS. This shows that the GPU has additional headroom when the graphical load is reduced. The GPU's 81st percentile ranking, with an average benchmark score of 37648, places it in a competitive position. Its closest rival, the NVIDIA Tesla P4, has a nearly identical average score (37628), indicating a delta of only 0.1%. However, the RTX 4070's performance is 1.3% below the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile, which scores 38135.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX is a 16-core, 32-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Dragon Range. It has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The processor features a substantial 64 MB of L3 cache and supports dual-channel DDR5 memory with a bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. This configuration provides a strong foundation for handling the simulation and logic aspects of Fivem.

The CPU's influence on Fivem's frame rates is most evident at lower resolutions where the GPU is not the bottleneck. At 1920x1080, the average FPS scales dramatically with settings: from 92 on Ultra to 189 on Low. This range suggests that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with enough data to achieve very high frame rates. The high boost clock of 5.40 GHz and the large core count contribute to this performance, allowing the game's physics and network code to run efficiently.

Benchmark results for the Ryzen 9 8945HX show a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 42713 and a single-core score of 6030. These scores are closely matched to its nearest rivals. The Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX is only 0.1% behind, while the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D is 0.6% ahead. This tight grouping indicates that the Ryzen 9 8945HX is performing at the expected level for a high-end mobile processor. In Fivem, this CPU power ensures that the system can maintain high frame rates at 1080p, but as resolutions increase, the GPU takes over as the dominant performance factor.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is ranked 1579 out of 3005 tested combos in Fivem. This places the system in the middle of the pack, specifically in the 52.5 percentile of all tested configurations. While this is not a top-tier ranking, it is important to consider the context of the ranking, which likely includes many desktop systems with more powerful components.

The ranking suggests that while this combo is capable, there are many other combinations that produce higher frame rates in Fivem. The data indicates that the system's performance is balanced, but it does not excel to the level of the top-ranked configurations. The CPU's performance is solid, as evidenced by its 95th percentile ranking among all CPUs, but the GPU's 81st percentile ranking is a limiting factor in the overall combo rank. This implies that the GPU is the component holding the combo back from a higher position in the rankings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive look at how this system handles Fivem across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the system is clearly capable of high frame rates. The average FPS ranges from 189 on Low, 149 on Medium, 119 on High, to 92 on Ultra. The Medium preset shows a minimum of 127 FPS and a maximum of 171 FPS, indicating a stable performance window.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates are still respectable but begin to show the increased load on the GPU. The average FPS is 124 on Low, 98 on Medium, 78 on High, and 61 on Ultra. The Medium preset at this resolution has a minimum of 83 FPS and a maximum of 113 FPS, showing a tighter range but still smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck. The average FPS drops to 69 on Low, 54 on Medium, 44 on High, and 34 on Ultra. The Medium preset shows a minimum of 46 FPS and a maximum of 63 FPS. These numbers indicate that 4K gaming is only viable on the Low or Medium settings, as the Ultra preset falls below the threshold for comfortable play.

The data shows a consistent pattern: the performance gap between settings increases with resolution. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 97 FPS; at 1440p, it is 63 FPS; and at 4K, it is 35 FPS. This confirms that the GPU's workload is scaling with resolution, while the CPU's performance remains relatively constant.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings preset depends on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For 1920x1080, the High preset provides an excellent experience with an average of 119 FPS. This is a strong balance of visual quality and performance, and it is likely to be sufficient for most players. The Ultra preset at 92 FPS is also viable, but the 27 FPS drop from High may not be worth the visual gain for all users.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset emerges as the best option, delivering an average of 98 FPS. This provides a smooth experience while maintaining a good level of visual fidelity. The High preset at 78 FPS is playable, but the Medium preset offers a more comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold. The Low preset at 124 FPS is an option for competitive play, but it sacrifices significant visual quality.

For 3840x2160, the Low preset is the only recommendation for a playable experience, with an average of 69 FPS. The Medium preset at 54 FPS may be acceptable for some, but it is close to the edge of playability. The High and Ultra presets, at 44 and 34 FPS respectively, are not recommended for smooth gameplay. Players who prioritize 4K should stick to Low settings to maintain a consistent frame rate.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals the limiting component in this system. At 1080p, the High preset produces 119 FPS, which drops to 78 FPS at 1440p (a 34.5% decrease) and then to 44 FPS at 4K (a 43.6% decrease from 1440p). This pattern shows a steep decline as resolution increases, which is characteristic of GPU-bound scenarios.

The data suggests that the RTX 4070 is the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions. The CPU, with its 16 cores and high boost clock, is capable of maintaining high frame rates at 1080p, as shown by the 189 FPS average on Low settings. However, as the resolution increases, the GPU's rendering workload grows, and the frame rates drop accordingly.

This is a classic sign of a system where the CPU and GPU are well-matched at 1080p, but the GPU becomes the bottleneck at 1440p and especially at 4K. The large L3 cache and fast memory bandwidth of the CPU are not fully utilized at higher resolutions because the GPU cannot keep up with the increased pixel load. For players using this system, understanding this scaling is key: at 1080p, the system is balanced, but at 4K, the GPU is the clear constraint, and lowering graphical settings is the only way to achieve higher frame rates.