Fivem

Fivem is a demanding multiplayer modification, and the data for the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 combination shows a clear pattern of performance scaling across resolutions and settings. The measured results indicate that this pairing is powerful enough to push high frame rates at lower resolutions, but the demands of 4K Ultra settings will bring even this hardware to its knees.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial and reveals where the bottleneck lies in this configuration. At Medium settings, the average FPS falls from 216 at 1920x1080 to 142 at 2560x1440, and finally to 79 at 3840x2160. This represents a 63% reduction in average frame rate when moving from 1080p to 4K, which is a steep price for the increase in pixel count.

The pattern becomes even more pronounced when examining the Low settings row. At 1080p Low, the system achieves a massive 274 FPS average. Dropping to 1440p Low still yields a highly playable 180 FPS, but 4K Low falls to 100 FPS. The fact that 1080p Low produces nearly three times the frame rate of 4K Low (274 vs 100 FPS) indicates that the GPU is being progressively more stressed as resolution increases, while the CPU has enough headroom to feed it at lower resolutions.

At High settings, the scaling is similar but with lower absolute numbers: 173 FPS at 1080p, 114 FPS at 1440p, and 63 FPS at 4K. The Ultra preset shows the most dramatic drop, with 134 FPS at 1080p collapsing to 88 FPS at 1440p and just 49 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result of 49 FPS is below the 60 FPS threshold that many players consider the minimum for a smooth experience, suggesting that this setting combination is not viable for serious play.

The data suggests that the RTX 5090 is the limiting factor at 4K, as the Ryzen 9 8945HX's strong multi-core performance (Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 42713) is unlikely to constrain the GPU at such high pixel counts. At 1080p, the high frame rates indicate that the CPU is keeping up well with the GPU's output, though the 274 FPS Low result does hint that even this 16-core processor has limits when the graphics load is minimal.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the Fivem benchmark database, this combination of AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 holds the rank of 601 out of 3005 tested combos. This places the system in the top 20% of all tested configurations, which is a strong showing for a mobile processor paired with a flagship desktop GPU.

The ranking reflects a system that is clearly high-end but not at the absolute top of the charts. The CPU's 95th percentile standing among all tested processors helps explain this position — it is a very capable chip, but not the single fastest available. The GPU's 92nd percentile ranking similarly indicates near-top-tier performance without being the absolute best.

Looking at the CPU's nearest rivals provides context for its contribution to this combo's rank. The Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX scores 76155 in the average benchmark, which is just 0.1% higher than the Ryzen 9 8945HX's 76212 average. This effectively puts the two mobile flagship processors in a dead heat. The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D, a desktop part, scores 75779, which is 0.6% lower, meaning the mobile chip actually outperforms this desktop processor in the aggregate benchmark.

The GPU's nearest rivals are less relevant for gaming performance, as they include workstation and older server parts. The NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB scores 79605 (0.3% higher than the RTX 5090's 79842), and the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT scores 78940 (1.1% lower). These comparisons are interesting from a raw compute standpoint but do not reflect actual gaming scenarios where the RTX 5090's architecture and driver support provide significant advantages.

The combo rank of 601 suggests that while this pairing is formidable, there are 600 other tested configurations that achieve better Fivem performance. This is likely due to the mobile nature of the CPU — desktop processors with higher sustained clocks and better cooling can provide an edge in CPU-bound scenarios, even if the RTX 5090 is doing most of the heavy lifting in this game.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, but only on lower settings. The data shows 100 FPS at 4K Low and 79 FPS at 4K Medium, both of which are playable. However, 4K High drops to 63 FPS and 4K Ultra falls to 49 FPS, which may be below what many players consider acceptable.

Q: What is the best resolution for competitive play?

A: At 1080p, the system delivers 173 FPS on High and 274 FPS on Low, which provides a significant advantage in fast-paced multiplayer scenarios. The 1440p results of 114 FPS on High and 180 FPS on Low are also strong options for players who want a balance between visual quality and performance.

Q: How does the Ryzen 9 8945HX compare to its closest competitors?

A: The Ryzen 9 8945HX scores 76212 in the average benchmark, which is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX's 76155 and 0.6% higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D's 75779. This puts it effectively tied with the Intel part and slightly ahead of the desktop 9950X3D.

Q: Does the RTX 5090's 32 GB of VRAM matter for Fivem?

A: The measured results do not indicate VRAM capacity being a limiting factor at any tested resolution or settings. The GPU's 1.79 TB/s memory bandwidth and 512-bit bus are far more relevant to the frame rates observed, as they allow for fast texture streaming in the game's open-world environment.

Q: What kind of frame rates can I expect at 1440p Medium?

A: The measured data shows 142 FPS average at 2560x1440 with Medium settings, with a minimum of 121 FPS and a maximum of 163 FPS. This is a very smooth experience that should be well above the refresh rate of most gaming monitors.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game at 1080p?

A: The high frame rates at 1080p (274 FPS on Low) suggest that the game is not heavily CPU-limited at this resolution with this hardware. The Ryzen 9 8945HX's 16 cores and 32 threads, combined with its 5.40 GHz boost clock, provide sufficient processing power to keep the RTX 5090 fed.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete set of measured results shows consistent performance scaling across all tested configurations. At 1920x1080, the system achieves 274 FPS average on Low settings, 216 FPS on Medium, 173 FPS on High, and 134 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset shows a minimum of 184 FPS and a maximum of 248 FPS, indicating fairly stable frame delivery.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates drop but remain strong. Low settings produce 180 FPS average, Medium delivers 142 FPS (with a minimum of 121 and maximum of 163), High achieves 114 FPS, and Ultra falls to 88 FPS. The 1440p Medium result of 142 FPS is particularly notable as it matches what many players would consider ideal for high-refresh-rate gaming.

At 3840x2160, the performance takes a significant hit. Low settings yield 100 FPS average, Medium drops to 79 FPS (minimum 67, maximum 91), High produces 63 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 49 FPS. The 4K Medium result of 79 FPS is the most balanced option for 4K play, offering a playable experience without the visual sacrifices of Low settings.

The delta between Low and Ultra settings is consistent across resolutions: 140 FPS at 1080p (274 vs 134), 92 FPS at 1440p (180 vs 88), and 51 FPS at 4K (100 vs 49). This narrowing gap at higher resolutions confirms that the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck as pixel count increases, with the CPU having less impact on the frame rate difference between settings.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is clearly the dominant component in this system for Fivem performance. Its 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus provides 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth, which is more than sufficient for the game's texture streaming needs at any resolution. The GPU's 21760 shading units and 680 texture mapping units are reflected in the high frame rates observed at lower resolutions.

The GPU's clock speeds of 2017 MHz base and 2407 MHz boost are relatively modest for a flagship part, but the sheer number of compute units compensates. The 104.8 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is what allows the system to push 274 FPS at 1080p Low, as the GPU can process the game's geometry and lighting effects with minimal delay.

The RTX 5090's 176 render output units (ROPs) are crucial for the 4K performance seen in the data. At 3840x2160, the pixel fill rate of 423.6 GPixel/s directly impacts how many frames can be rendered, and the results show that 100 FPS at 4K Low is achievable. The 1,636.8 GTexel/s texture rate ensures that the game's detailed textures do not become a bottleneck at any resolution.

Interestingly, the GPU's nearest rivals in the benchmark database are not modern gaming parts. The NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB and AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT score similarly in aggregate benchmarks, but the RTX 5090's Blackwell 2.0 architecture provides features and optimizations that these older parts lack. This highlights that raw benchmark scores do not always translate directly to gaming performance, as the 5090's 92nd percentile ranking among all GPUs understates its actual gaming capabilities.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data points to Medium settings as the sweet spot for this configuration across most resolutions. At 1080p, Medium delivers 216 FPS average, which is well above what any current monitor can display and provides massive headroom for demanding multiplayer scenarios. The 1440p Medium result of 142 FPS is similarly excellent, offering a smooth experience on high-refresh-rate displays.

For 4K play, Medium settings are the only reasonable choice for consistent performance. The 79 FPS average with a minimum of 67 FPS is playable, though players with 120 Hz or higher refresh rate displays may want to consider dropping to Low settings to achieve 100 FPS. The 4K High and Ultra results of 63 FPS and 49 FPS respectively are too close to the 60 FPS threshold for comfortable play, especially in a multiplayer game where frame timing matters.

At 1080p, players who prioritize maximum visual quality can safely use Ultra settings, as the 134 FPS average still provides a smooth experience. The 1440p Ultra result of 88 FPS is also acceptable, though the 114 FPS High setting offers a better balance for competitive play. The data suggests that High settings at 1440p or Medium settings at 4K provide the best balance of visual fidelity and performance for most players.

The minimum FPS data available for Medium settings shows that frame delivery is stable: 184 FPS minimum at 1080p, 121 FPS at 1440p, and 67 FPS at 4K. This stability is important for multiplayer games where sudden drops can affect gameplay, and it indicates that the system maintains consistent performance under load. For the smoothest experience, Medium settings at 1440p offer the best combination of high average FPS and reliable minimums.