Fivem

Fivem is a multiplayer modification platform that stresses both CPU and GPU depending on the scene, and this specific pairing of the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 produces a wide spread of results across resolutions and presets. The data shows a system that can push very high frame rates at 1080p but becomes increasingly GPU-bound at 4K, with the measured average FPS ranging from 46 at 4K Ultra to 256 at 1080p Low. This analysis walks through the measured FPS rows, the role each component plays, and how this combo ranks against other tested configurations.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo in Fivem?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 256, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. The next highest is 202 FPS at 1080p Medium, followed by 169 FPS at 1440p Low.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 46. This is the lowest recorded average in the measured data, indicating a significant performance hit at the highest resolution and preset combination.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested CPU-GPU combinations in Fivem?

A: The combo ranks 775 out of 3005 tested combinations, placing it in the top percentile of configurations. This rank reflects the overall capability of the pairing across all measured resolutions and settings.

Q: What are the minimum and maximum FPS values recorded at 1440p Medium?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the combo records a minimum FPS of 113 and a maximum FPS of 153, with an average of 133 FPS. This is the only resolution/setting pair in the pack that includes both min and max values.

Q: Which component, CPU or GPU, has a higher benchmark percentile relative to its peers?

A: The CPU, AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX, has a percentile of 95 against all CPUs, while the GPU, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080, has a percentile of 87 against all GPUs. This suggests the CPU is more dominant in its field than the GPU is in its respective field.

Q: How does the CPU's average benchmark score compare to its nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX?

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's score of 76155. This makes the two extremely close in overall synthetic performance.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 is a high-end mobile GPU based on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture, built on a 5 nm process at TSMC. It features 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 960.0 GB/s. The GPU's base clock is 2295 MHz with a boost clock of 2617 MHz, and it contains 10752 shading units, 336 TMUs, and 112 ROPs.

In Fivem, the GPU's role becomes increasingly apparent as resolution scales. At 1080p, the average FPS at High settings is 162, which jumps to 256 at Low settings. The gap between Low and High at 1080p is 94 FPS, showing that the GPU has headroom at this resolution. Moving to 1440p, the High setting average drops to 107 FPS, and at 4K High, it falls to 59 FPS. This progression from 162 to 107 to 59 FPS as resolution increases from 1080p to 1440p to 4K demonstrates the GPU's direct influence on frame rate at higher pixel counts.

The RTX 5080's 16 GB VRAM is a notable asset for Fivem, which can be memory-hungry in multiplayer scenarios with many custom assets. While the measured data does not isolate VRAM usage, the capacity is sufficient for the Ultra preset at 4K, where the average FPS is 46. The GPU's compute capabilities, reflected in its Geekbench OpenCL score of 235901 and Vulkan score of 255450, support the rendering workload, but the data shows that even this powerful GPU cannot maintain high frame rates at 4K Ultra in this specific game.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases, which points to the GPU as the limiting factor at higher pixel counts. At 1080p, the combo achieves 256 FPS on Low, 202 FPS on Medium, 162 FPS on High, and 126 FPS on Ultra. The drop from Low to Ultra at 1080p is 130 FPS, indicating that even at the lowest resolution, settings have a substantial impact.

At 1440p, the averages are 169 FPS (Low), 133 FPS (Medium), 107 FPS (High), and 83 FPS (Ultra). The scaling from 1080p to 1440p at High settings is a reduction from 162 to 107 FPS, a 34% decrease. At 4K, the averages are 94 FPS (Low), 74 FPS (Medium), 59 FPS (High), and 46 FPS (Ultra). Comparing 1080p to 4K at High settings, the FPS drops from 162 to 59, a 64% reduction.

This scaling behavior suggests that at 1080p, the CPU is more involved in maintaining high frame rates, while at 4K, the GPU's rendering workload dominates. The fact that 4K Low (94 FPS) is still lower than 1080p Ultra (126 FPS) highlights how resolution scaling impacts performance more than settings changes alone. The data indicates that for smooth 4K gameplay, users must accept Low or Medium settings, while 1440p offers a better balance with High settings reaching 107 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 combination holds a rank of 775 out of 3005 tested combos in Fivem, placing it in the top 26% of all configurations. This rank is based on the measured FPS across all resolutions and settings, providing a composite view of the pairing's capability.

The rank of 775 suggests that while this is a strong combo, there are many other configurations that achieve higher overall performance in Fivem. Given that the CPU ranks in the 95th percentile among all CPUs and the GPU ranks in the 87th percentile among all GPUs, the combo's rank of 775 out of 3005 indicates that the pairing is competitive but not at the very top tier. The data implies that other combos with higher-ranked GPUs or CPUs may edge out this configuration in specific scenarios.

The measured FPS at 1080p Low (256 FPS) and 1440p Low (169 FPS) are strong, but the 4K Ultra result of 46 FPS is a weak point that pulls down the composite rank. The combo's performance is consistent with its component percentiles, but the rank shows that in Fivem, which may have unique optimization quirks, the RTX 5080's high-end features do not always translate to top-tier frame rates at all settings.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX is a 16-core, 32-thread processor from the 8000 series, based on Zen 4 architecture with the Dragon Range codename. It has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, with 64 MB of L3 cache and support for DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The CPU's benchmark scores include a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 42713 and a single-core score of 6030, placing it in the 95th percentile of all CPUs.

In Fivem, the CPU's role is most visible at lower resolutions where the GPU is not the bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 256 FPS, which is likely CPU-limited given the high frame rate. The CPU's 16 cores and 32 threads help in multiplayer scenarios with many players and physics calculations, but the game's engine may not fully utilize all threads. The single-core performance, evidenced by the Cinebench R23 single-core score of 6030, is crucial for maintaining high frame rates in Fivem, which often relies on a few main threads.

The CPU's PassMark single-thread score of 3907 and multi-thread score of 51405 show strong performance across both metrics. At 1440p and 4K, the CPU's role diminishes as the GPU becomes the limiting factor; however, the CPU still needs to keep up with the GPU's output. The data shows that at 4K Low, the FPS is 94, which is lower than 1080p Low's 256 FPS, indicating that the GPU is the primary constraint at higher resolutions. The CPU's high boost clock of 5.40 GHz ensures that it can feed the RTX 5080 effectively at lower resolutions where frame rates are high.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combo in Fivem is organized by resolution and settings, with average FPS reported for all pairs, and min/max FPS reported for Medium settings at each resolution.

At 1920x1080, the results are:

• Low: average 256 FPS
• Medium: average 202 FPS, min 172, max 233
• High: average 162 FPS
• Ultra: average 126 FPS

At 2560x1440, the results are:

• Low: average 169 FPS
• Medium: average 133 FPS, min 113, max 153
• High: average 107 FPS
• Ultra: average 83 FPS

At 3840x2160, the results are:

• Low: average 94 FPS
• Medium: average 74 FPS, min 63, max 85
• High: average 59 FPS
• Ultra: average 46 FPS

The Medium preset at each resolution provides the only min/max data, showing consistent frame pacing with a spread of 61 FPS at 1080p (172 to 233), 40 FPS at 1440p (113 to 153), and 22 FPS at 4K (63 to 85). This narrowing spread at higher resolutions suggests that the GPU's workload becomes more consistent, reducing frame time variance. The averages show a clear step-down from Low to Ultra at every resolution, with the largest drop at 1080p (130 FPS difference) and the smallest at 4K (48 FPS difference), indicating that settings have less impact on FPS when the GPU is already heavily loaded.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1080p, all presets deliver playable frame rates, but the data shows that Ultra at 126 FPS is still smooth for most displays. For users with 144Hz or higher refresh rate monitors, the Medium preset at 202 FPS offers the best balance of visual quality and high frame rate, while Low at 256 FPS is the best for competitive play where maximum FPS is prioritized.

At 1440p, the High preset with an average of 107 FPS is the best choice for a smooth experience on standard 60Hz or 120Hz displays. The Ultra preset at 83 FPS is acceptable for slower-paced gameplay, but Medium at 133 FPS provides a better margin for frame drops. The Low preset at 169 FPS is recommended for users who prioritize high refresh rates over visual fidelity.

At 4K, the data strongly suggests that Ultra is not viable, with an average of 46 FPS falling below the typical 60 FPS threshold. The High preset at 59 FPS is marginally playable but may feel inconsistent. The Medium preset at 74 FPS is the best option for 4K, offering a stable experience above 60 FPS with the min FPS at 63. Low at 94 FPS is the smoothest 4K option, but it sacrifices visual quality. For the best overall experience on this combo, 1440p with High settings (107 FPS) provides a strong balance of visual detail and performance, while 1080p with Medium (202 FPS) or High (162 FPS) suits high-refresh-rate displays.