Fivem

Fivem, the multiplayer modification framework built on Grand Theft Auto V, presents a demanding workload that scales heavily with resolution. The measured data for the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 combination reveals a clear trajectory: at 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system produces 145 FPS average, which drops to 92 FPS at High settings. Moving to 2560x1440, the numbers fall to 96 FPS on Low and 60 FPS on High. At 4K (3840x2160), the average FPS sinks to 53 on Low and just 33 on High. This represents a performance drop of approximately 63% from 1080p Low to 4K Low, and roughly 64% from 1080p High to 4K High. The scaling pattern indicates that the RTX 2060 becomes the primary limiting factor as resolution increases, with the GPU's rendering workload growing proportionally with pixel count. The fact that even at 1080p Low, the system only reaches 145 FPS—rather than much higher—suggests that while the CPU is strong, the GPU's 6 GB VRAM and older Turing architecture cap the frame rate in this multiplayer environment. The minimum FPS recorded at 1080p Medium is 97, while at 1440p Medium it drops to 64, and at 4K Medium it falls to 36, showing that frame pacing degrades substantially at higher resolutions. The delta between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p is 74 FPS (145 vs 71), at 1440p it is 49 FPS (96 vs 47), and at 4K it is 27 FPS (53 vs 26), indicating that the GPU's headroom for increased graphical fidelity shrinks as resolution climbs. This pattern confirms that for this specific combo, resolution scaling is the dominant factor governing playability, with the CPU's 12 cores and 24 threads providing ample processing power that goes underutilized as the GPU becomes the bottleneck.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060, built on the Turing architecture with a TU106 chip, is the decisive component in this pairing's gaming performance. The GPU features 1920 shading units, 120 texture mapping units, and 48 render output units, alongside 30 RT cores and 240 tensor cores. Its memory configuration consists of 6 GB of GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 336.0 GB/s. The base clock runs at 1365 MHz with a boost clock of 1680 MHz, and the memory operates at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective). The GPU's FP32 performance is rated at 6.451 TFLOPS, with a pixel rate of 80.64 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 201.6 GTexel/s. In the context of Fivem, the benchmark results show that this GPU's 6 GB VRAM capacity is a limiting factor, particularly at higher resolutions and settings. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 26, which is below the threshold for smooth gameplay, and even at 4K Medium, the average is 42 FPS with minimums of 36. The GPU's percentile ranking among all GPUs is 58, with an average benchmark score of 15290. Its nearest rivals, based on avgScore, include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 (15283, deltaPct 0), the AMD Radeon 680M (15270, deltaPct 0.1), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM (15199, deltaPct 0.6), and the AMD Radeon RX 7600 (15171, deltaPct 0.8). These rivals are extremely close in raw benchmark score, indicating that the RTX 2060 sits in a crowded performance tier. However, in Fivem specifically, the GPU's DirectX 12 benchmark score of 53 (Passmark) and DirectX 11 score of 110 provide context for its real-world gaming capability. The data shows that at 1080p, the GPU can handle High settings at 92 FPS, which is playable, but pushing to 1440p High drops it to 60 FPS, and 4K High produces just 33 FPS. The GPU's 160 W TDP and dual-slot design suggest it is a mid-range part, and its end-of-life production status indicates it is an older component. The 6 GB VRAM is particularly problematic for Fivem at higher resolutions, as the game's open-world multiplayer environments with many player models and vehicles consume significant memory. The measured FPS at 4K Ultra (26 FPS) versus 1080p Low (145 FPS) shows a 5.6x difference, which far exceeds the 4x pixel count increase, indicating that VRAM exhaustion causes additional performance degradation beyond just raw pixel throughput.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X provides substantial processing headroom for Fivem, though its capabilities are only partially utilized in this configuration. This CPU features 12 cores and 24 threads based on the Zen 5 architecture (Granite Ridge codename), manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The base clock is 4.40 GHz with a boost clock of 5.60 GHz, and it has a total cache structure of 80 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 64 MB of L3 cache. The CPU supports DDR5 memory with dual-channel configuration and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, along with PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes. Its TDP is rated at 120 W, and it was released in August 2024 with a launch MSRP of $499. The CPU's benchmark scores are impressive: Cinebench R23 multicore scores 32172, single-core scores 2253; Geekbench multicore scores 22174, single-core scores 3010; and Passmark multithread scores 54643 with single-thread at 4672. The percentile ranking among all CPUs is 92, with an average benchmark score of 57498. Its nearest rivals, based on avgScore, include the AMD EPYC 9015 (57555, deltaPct -0.1), the AMD EPYC 7313 (57399, deltaPct 0.2), the Intel Core i9-14900 (58115, deltaPct -1.1), and the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M (58323, deltaPct -1.4). These rivals are all within 1.4% of the 9900X's average score, showing that it performs competitively with high-end server and desktop parts. In Fivem, the CPU's role is to handle game logic, physics, and the multiplayer networking layer. The data suggests that at 1080p Low, the system achieves 145 FPS, which is likely near the CPU's limit for this game's single-threaded performance. The single-core score of 2253 in Cinebench R23 and 3010 in Geekbench indicate strong per-thread performance, which matters for Fivem's engine that relies heavily on a few primary threads. However, the 12-core, 24-thread configuration means that even with heavy multiplayer loads, the CPU is unlikely to become the bottleneck in most scenarios. The 3DMark scores show scaling from 2519 at 2 threads to 13929 at max threads, demonstrating excellent multi-threaded scaling. Yet in Fivem, the measured FPS at 4K Low (53) versus 1080p Low (145) shows a 63% drop that is attributable to the GPU, not the CPU. The CPU's 64 MB L3 cache helps with the large asset streaming required in multiplayer environments, and the 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth supports fast data transfer. The fact that the combo ranks 2911 out of 3707 tested combinations in this game suggests that while the CPU is high-end, the GPU holds the system back significantly.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 provides the most playable experience, with average FPS ranging from 71 at Ultra to 145 at Low. At 2560x1440, the range is 47 to 96 FPS, while 3840x2160 drops to 26 to 53 FPS. For consistent 60+ FPS, 1080p with Medium (115 FPS) or High (92 FPS) settings is recommended.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 compare to its nearest rivals in raw GPU benchmarks?

A: The RTX 2060 has an average benchmark score of 15290, which is essentially tied with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 (15283, deltaPct 0) and the AMD Radeon 680M (15270, deltaPct 0.1). It is slightly ahead of the RTX 3050 OEM (15199, deltaPct 0.6) and the AMD Radeon RX 7600 (15171, deltaPct 0.8). These differences of less than 1% indicate the RTX 2060 sits in a tightly contested performance bracket.

Q: Is the Ryzen 9 9900X a bottleneck for the RTX 2060 in Fivem?

A: No, the data indicates the opposite. The CPU's benchmark scores are far above the GPU's, with the CPU ranking in the 92nd percentile among all CPUs while the GPU ranks in the 58th percentile. In Fivem, the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions, as shown by the significant FPS drops from 1080p to 4K regardless of settings.

Q: What is the impact of increasing settings from Low to Ultra at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the average FPS drops from 96 at Low to 75 at Medium, then to 60 at High, and finally to 47 at Ultra. This represents a 51% performance hit from Low to Ultra. The minimum FPS at Medium is 64, which suggests that Ultra settings (47 FPS) may cause noticeable stuttering in crowded multiplayer scenarios.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested combinations in Fivem?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 ranks 2911 out of 3707 tested combos, placing it in the lower third of all configurations. This ranking reflects the GPU's mid-range performance relative to the high-end CPU, which pulls the overall combo ranking down.

Q: Could the CPU handle higher frame rates if paired with a better GPU?

A: The CPU's benchmark data suggests it has significant headroom. With a single-thread score of 4672 in Passmark and 2253 in Cinebench R23, the 9900X is capable of driving much higher frame rates in Fivem. The current 145 FPS ceiling at 1080p Low is likely imposed by the RTX 2060's rendering limits, not the CPU's processing power.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 combination holds the 2911th position out of 3707 tested combos in Fivem, placing it in the 21st percentile of all configurations. This ranking is disproportionately influenced by the GPU's modest standing (58th percentile among all GPUs) rather than the CPU's strong performance (92nd percentile among all CPUs). The data reveals a significant performance mismatch: the CPU is capable of delivering frame rates far beyond what the GPU can render in this game. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 145 FPS, which is respectable, but this pales in comparison to what the CPU alone could support with a more powerful GPU. The ranking of 2911 out of 3707 means that roughly 78% of tested combinations outperform this setup in Fivem. This is not surprising given that the RTX 2060, while competent for 1080p gaming, struggles at higher resolutions, as evidenced by the 4K Ultra result of just 26 FPS. The combo's performance is also affected by the GPU's 6 GB VRAM, which is insufficient for Fivem's large multiplayer maps at high settings. Comparatively, the CPU's nearest rivals in benchmark scores include the AMD EPYC 9015 (deltaPct -0.1) and Intel Core i9-14900 (deltaPct -1.1), but these comparisons are for raw CPU compute, not gaming performance. In the context of Fivem specifically, the combo's rank suggests that users seeking higher frame rates at 1440p or 4K would need a more powerful GPU to complement the 9900X. The measured data shows that even at 1080p Ultra, the system only manages 71 FPS, which is below the 75 FPS threshold that some users consider minimal for competitive play. The gap between the CPU's capability (evidenced by its 32172 Cinebench R23 multicore score) and the GPU's output (145 FPS max in this game) highlights the bottleneck. For users with high-refresh-rate 1080p monitors, this combo can deliver 92 FPS at High settings, which is acceptable, but the 1440p experience (60 FPS at High) is less compelling. The overall ranking of 2911 suggests this is a balanced-but-modest setup for Fivem, where the CPU ensures smooth gameplay in CPU-intensive multiplayer scenarios, but the GPU limits visual fidelity and resolution scaling.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend heavily on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1920x1080, the Medium preset provides the best balance, delivering 115 FPS average with a minimum of 97 FPS and maximum of 132 FPS. This is the only resolution-settings combination that offers both high average FPS and a minimum above 90 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay even in busy multiplayer areas. The High preset at 1080p also performs well at 92 FPS, but the Medium preset's higher minimum (97 vs no recorded minimum for High) suggests more consistent frame pacing. For users prioritizing visual quality over raw FPS, the 1080p High setting at 92 FPS is a viable option, as it offers better graphics while remaining above the 60 FPS playability threshold. The Ultra preset at 1080p drops to 71 FPS, which is still playable but may dip below 60 FPS in intense scenes. At 2560x1440, the recommended setting is Medium, which produces 75 FPS average with a minimum of 64 FPS and maximum of 87 FPS. This is the only 1440p option that maintains a minimum above 60 FPS, making it the safest choice for consistent performance. The High preset at 1440p (60 FPS average) is borderline, as the lack of a recorded minimum FPS means frame drops could occur below 60 FPS. The Low preset at 1440p (96 FPS) is viable for competitive play, but the visual compromise may not be worth the FPS gain. At 3840x2160, no setting provides a consistently playable experience. The Medium preset (42 FPS average, 36 minimum) is the best 4K option, but it falls below the 60 FPS standard for smooth gameplay. The Low preset at 4K (53 FPS) is marginally better but still suffers from sub-60 FPS averages. For users who must play at 4K, Medium is the recommended preset, as it offers a balance of visual quality and playability, though users should expect frame rates in the mid-30s to low-40s. The Ultra preset at any resolution is generally not recommended, as it offers marginal visual improvements over High while costing significant FPS: at 1080p it drops from 92 to 71 FPS (23% loss), at 1440p from 60 to 47 FPS (22% loss), and at 4K from 33 to 26 FPS (21% loss). Given the data, the best overall experience is achieved at 1080p with Medium settings, which offers the highest minimum FPS (97) among all tested configurations while maintaining excellent visual quality. For users with a 1440p monitor, the Medium preset at that resolution is the recommended choice, as it avoids the sub-60 FPS issues seen with High settings. The measured data strongly suggests avoiding 4K for this combo unless users are willing to accept 40-50 FPS average frame rates.