Fivem

Fivem is a demanding multiplayer title that stresses both CPU and GPU heavily, and the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Mobile demonstrates a clear performance hierarchy across resolutions. The data shows a system that is capable of high refresh rates at 1080p, but which becomes progressively more GPU-bound as resolution increases. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS results to understand where the bottleneck lies and how the components interact with Fivem’s engine.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a significant and predictable drop in performance as resolution scales from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At the High settings preset, the average framerate falls from 162 FPS at 1080p to 107 FPS at 1440p, and finally to 59 FPS at 4K. This represents a 34% reduction in performance when moving from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 45% reduction when moving from 1440p to 4K. This scaling pattern indicates that the RTX 5080 Mobile is the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions, as the pixel count increase directly translates to a near-proportional drop in frame rate.

The trend is even more pronounced when examining the Low settings preset. Here, the average FPS drops from 256 at 1080p to 169 at 1440p and 94 at 4K. The 1080p to 1440p drop is 34%, but the 1440p to 4K drop is 44%, showing a very consistent scaling curve. This consistency across different settings presets suggests that the performance scaling is driven by the GPU's raw pixel throughput rather than any specific setting. The fact that even at Low settings the 4K frame rate is only 94 FPS, compared to 256 FPS at 1080p, underscores that the resolution is the dominant variable.

The data suggests that at 1080p, the CPU plays a more significant role in determining the final frame rate. The gap between the Low and Ultra presets at 1080p is 130 FPS (256 vs 126), which is a much larger absolute difference than at 4K, where the gap is only 48 FPS (94 vs 46). This indicates that at lower resolutions, the GPU has spare capacity, and the CPU's ability to feed it becomes more critical. The 1080p results show a system that can push well beyond 144Hz on High settings, making it ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors, but the 4K results suggest a target of 60 FPS on High or Medium settings is more realistic.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Mobile is the engine that drives frame rates in Fivem, and its 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus provides a substantial 896.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is crucial for a game like Fivem, which often features large, detailed worlds with many assets. The benchmark results show that the GPU's performance is the primary differentiator between the settings presets, with the Ultra preset delivering significantly lower FPS than Medium or Low across all resolutions. For instance, at 1440p, the Ultra preset averages 83 FPS, while the Medium preset averages 133 FPS, a 60% improvement.

The GPU's clock speeds, with a base of 975 MHz and a boost of 1500 MHz, are relatively modest for a high-end mobile part, but the architecture's efficiency compensates. The 7680 shading units and 240 TMUs provide the raw compute power needed for the game's complex shaders and textures. The data shows that the RTX 5080 Mobile is capable of delivering a playable experience at 4K, with the High preset averaging 59 FPS, which is just at the threshold of smooth gameplay. The Medium preset at 4K provides a more comfortable 74 FPS average, with a minimum of 63 FPS, indicating a stable experience.

The GPU's performance ranking, at the 81st percentile among all GPUs, places it in a strong position, though its nearest rivals in the benchmark database are the NVIDIA GeForce MX570 and the RTX 4080 Mobile, with an average score delta of only 0.1% and 0.6% respectively. This is an interesting data point, as it suggests that while the RTX 5080 Mobile is a high performer, its raw compute scores are closely matched by the previous generation's flagship. However, in Fivem, the actual measured FPS shows a strong GPU that is capable of handling the game's demands, particularly when settings are tuned appropriately. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4952 further confirms its DirectX 12 capabilities, which are relevant for Fivem's rendering path.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX is a 16-core, 32-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. In Fivem, which is known to be sensitive to single-thread performance, the high boost clock is a critical asset. The CPU's benchmark scores support this, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 6030 and a multi-core score of 42713. These scores indicate a processor that excels in both lightly-threaded and heavily-threaded workloads. The data shows that the CPU is not the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, but it is essential for achieving the highest frame rates at 1080p.

The difference between the Low and Ultra presets at 1080p, which is 130 FPS, is a strong indicator of the CPU's influence. At 4K, this difference narrows to 48 FPS, as the GPU becomes the limiting factor. This suggests that the Ryzen 9 8945HX has enough headroom to drive the RTX 5080 Mobile to its limits at 1080p, but at 4K, the GPU's workload is so heavy that the CPU's faster frame generation is less relevant. The 64 MB of L3 cache is also likely to be beneficial in Fivem, as the game's open-world environment requires frequent access to game data.

The CPU's percentile ranking of 95th among all CPUs places it in the top tier of processors. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX, has an average score that is only 0.1% higher, indicating a near-tie in overall processing power. The Ryzen 9's PassMark multithread score of 51405 and single-thread score of 3907 further illustrate its balanced capabilities. In Fivem, this balance is key, as the game's multiplayer nature often involves AI, physics, and network processing that can benefit from multiple cores, while the main render thread relies on single-core speed. The data shows a CPU that is more than capable of keeping up with the GPU, ensuring that the measured FPS is not artificially limited by the processor.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal settings preset depends heavily on the target resolution and refresh rate. For 1080p, the data shows that the High preset, with an average of 162 FPS, is the best choice for players with high-refresh-rate monitors (144Hz or higher), as it provides a smooth and responsive experience without sacrificing too much visual quality. The Low preset at 1080p achieves 256 FPS, which is beneficial for competitive play, but the visual compromise may be too significant for many users. The Ultra preset at 1080p still manages 126 FPS, which is playable, but the performance hit from High to Ultra is substantial.

At 1440p, the Medium preset offers the best balance, with an average of 133 FPS and a minimum of 113 FPS. This provides a stable, high-frame-rate experience that is well-suited for 144Hz monitors. The High preset at 1440p averages 107 FPS, which is also good, but the Medium preset's higher minimum FPS suggests better frame pacing. The Ultra preset at 1440p drops to 83 FPS, which is acceptable for 60Hz displays but not ideal for high refresh rates. For 4K, the Medium preset is the only sensible choice for a smooth experience, averaging 74 FPS with a minimum of 63 FPS. The High preset at 4K averages 59 FPS, which is borderline, and the Low preset, while averaging 94 FPS, comes with a significant visual downgrade.

The data strongly suggests that the Medium preset is the "sweet spot" for this combination at higher resolutions. It offers a significant performance uplift over High and Ultra, with a minimal visual impact in most cases. At 1440p, the Medium preset is 24% faster than High, and at 4K, it is 25% faster. For users prioritizing frame rate, the Low preset is available, but the measured numbers indicate it is not necessary to achieve a playable experience at any resolution. The Ultra preset is reserved for those who prioritize visual fidelity above all else, but the data shows it comes at a steep cost, with a 42% performance reduction compared to Medium at 1440p.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the benchmark database, this specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Mobile ranks at 1011 out of 3707 tested combos for Fivem. This places it in the 73rd percentile of all tested systems, indicating that it is a high-performing setup, but not the absolute top-tier. The rank suggests that while both components are individually powerful, other combinations of CPUs and GPUs are capable of achieving higher frame rates in this specific game. This could be due to the game's engine favoring different hardware configurations or the specific drivers used.

The ranking is a holistic measure, taking into account all measured FPS data points across resolutions and settings. That this combo sits in the top 27% of all tested systems confirms the strength of both the Ryzen 9 8945HX and the RTX 5080 Mobile. The CPU's high single-core performance and the GPU's substantial memory bandwidth and compute power work well together in Fivem. However, the rank also implies that there is room for improvement, and that other hardware pairings may yield better results for users who are strictly optimizing for this game.

The fact that the GPU's nearest rivals in the database include the RTX 4080 Mobile, with a nearly identical average benchmark score, suggests that the performance difference between these two mobile GPUs is minimal in synthetic tests. Yet, in Fivem, the RTX 5080 Mobile's specific feature set and driver optimizations may play a role in its actual measured performance. The combo's rank of 1011 is a strong result, but it is not a top-100 finish, which reflects the highly competitive nature of high-end mobile gaming hardware. The data shows a system that is well above average, capable of maxing out most games at high refresh rates, with only a few more powerful configurations surpassing it.

Measured FPS Breakdown

This section provides the exact measured FPS values for every resolution and settings combination tested.

3840x2160 (4K)

• Ultra: Average 46 FPS.
• High: Average 59 FPS.
• Medium: Average 74 FPS, with a minimum of 63 FPS and a maximum of 85 FPS.
• Low: Average 94 FPS.

2560x1440 (1440p)

• Ultra: Average 83 FPS.
• High: Average 107 FPS.
• Medium: Average 133 FPS, with a minimum of 113 FPS and a maximum of 153 FPS.
• Low: Average 169 FPS.

1920x1080 (1080p)

• Ultra: Average 126 FPS.
• High: Average 162 FPS.
• Medium: Average 202 FPS, with a minimum of 172 FPS and a maximum of 233 FPS.
• Low: Average 256 FPS.

The data shows a clear and consistent pattern across all resolutions. The Medium preset consistently offers a substantial improvement over High, and the Low preset provides the highest frame rates at the cost of visual fidelity. The Ultra preset is consistently the most demanding, with its impact growing as resolution increases. The minimum FPS data for the Medium preset is particularly useful, as it shows that the experience is stable without major frame drops, which is crucial for a multiplayer game. The maximum FPS values also indicate that the hardware has occasional headroom, but the averages are the most reliable indicator of sustained performance.