Fivem

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 is a study in stark contrast: a top-tier, current-generation processor strapped to a legacy graphics card. In Fivem, this pairing produces results that are almost entirely dictated by the GPU, leaving the CPU’s immense capacity largely untapped. The data shows a combination that ranks 2475th out of 3005 tested combos in this game, placing it in the lower tier of system configurations, despite the CPU’s high standing among all processors.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D is a formidable 12-core, 24-thread processor based on the Zen 5 architecture, known as Granite Ridge. It operates on a 4 nm process from TSMC, featuring a base clock of 4.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. Its cache configuration is substantial, with 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and a large 128 MB of L3 cache. This CPU supports DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus with a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s and connects via PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes.

In synthetic benchmarks, the 9900X3D demonstrates its strength, scoring 47,737 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 6,739 in the single-core test. Its Geekbench scores are equally impressive at 22,884 for multicore and 3,041 for single-core. The processor’s average benchmark score of 54,762 places it in the 91st percentile of all CPUs, indicating it outperforms the vast majority of desktop processors.

However, the benchmark results in Fivem tell a different story. The CPU’s performance is effectively irrelevant to the frame rates achieved. The 9900X3D is capable of far more than what the GTX 1070 can ask of it. In this configuration, the processor is never the limiting factor. Its high core count and clock speeds ensure that even the most demanding server-side scripts or complex simulations in Fivem won’t cause a bottleneck. The data shows that the CPU is operating in a state of near-idle readiness, waiting for the GPU to feed it frames. The bottleneck is unequivocally on the graphics side. The processor’s 91st percentile ranking among all CPUs is a stark contrast to the combo’s 2475th place ranking in Fivem, proving that the CPU’s power is being held back by the GPU in this specific game.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 is an end-of-life product from the GeForce 10-series, based on the Pascal architecture and the GP104 chip. It is manufactured on a 16 nm process and features 8 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 256.3 GB/s. Its core clocks are set at a base of 1506 MHz and a boost of 1683 MHz, with memory running at 2002 MHz (8 Gbps effective). The card has 1,920 shading units, 120 TMUs, and 64 ROPs, delivering a pixel rate of 107.7 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 202.0 GTexel/s. Its FP32 performance is rated at 6.463 TFLOPS.

The GTX 1070’s synthetic benchmark scores show it is a mid-range performer at best. It scores 13,498 in Passmark G3D and 6,102 in Passmark GPU Compute. Its average benchmark score of 9,780 places it in the 47th percentile of all GPUs, which is a middling result. Its nearest rivals, such as the AMD FirePro W5000 and NVIDIA Quadro M2000M, have nearly identical average scores, confirming its position in the performance hierarchy.

In Fivem, the GTX 1070 is the definitive performance limiter. The 8 GB of VRAM is sufficient for the game’s textures at most settings, but the raw compute power of the Pascal architecture is simply not enough to maintain high frame rates at demanding resolutions. The card’s 47th percentile ranking among all GPUs is a clear indicator of its limitations. The data shows that the GPU is working at its maximum capacity, and the CPU is left waiting. This is a classic case of a severe GPU bottleneck, where the graphics card’s performance ceiling determines the overall system’s frame rates, regardless of the CPU’s capabilities.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data across resolutions provides a clear picture of the system’s bottleneck. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system achieves an average of 131 FPS. This is the highest frame rate recorded for this combo. Moving to 2560x1440 at Low settings, the average drops to 86 FPS, a significant decrease. At 3840x2160 (4K) with Low settings, the average falls further to 48 FPS.

This scaling pattern is a textbook example of a GPU-bound system. As resolution increases, the number of pixels the GPU must render grows exponentially. The GTX 1070’s fill rate and compute power are simply overwhelmed at higher resolutions. The CPU, with its immense power, is not affected by resolution in the same way; its workload remains relatively constant. The fact that frame rates nearly halve when going from 1080p to 4K (131 FPS to 48 FPS at Low settings) indicates that the GPU is the sole component responsible for the performance drop.

If the system were CPU-bound, we would expect to see similar frame rates across different resolutions, as the CPU would be the limiting factor regardless of pixel count. Instead, the dramatic FPS scaling with resolution proves that the GTX 1070 is the bottleneck. The CPU is capable of delivering far more frames than the GPU can produce. This is further confirmed by the fact that the 9900X3D’s performance in synthetic benchmarks is vastly superior to what the GTX 1070 can deliver in real-world gaming. The data clearly shows that the limiting component in this configuration is the graphics card.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of the system’s performance across various settings. At 1920x1080, the system performs best. With Low settings, it averages 131 FPS. Moving to Medium settings, the average drops to 103 FPS, with a minimum of 88 FPS and a maximum of 119 FPS. High settings yield an average of 82 FPS. Pushing to Ultra settings brings the average down to 64 FPS. This shows that even at 1080p, the system can handle the game well, though Ultra settings reduce performance significantly.

At 2560x1440, the performance impact is noticeable. Low settings produce an average of 86 FPS. Medium settings average 68 FPS, with a minimum of 58 FPS and a maximum of 78 FPS. High settings drop the average to 54 FPS. At Ultra settings, the average falls to 42 FPS. The step from Low to Ultra at this resolution represents a 44 FPS drop, showing the GPU’s struggle as settings are increased.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the system is clearly overmatched. Low settings average 48 FPS. Medium settings average 38 FPS, with a minimum of 32 FPS and a maximum of 43 FPS. High settings produce an average of 30 FPS. Ultra settings are nearly unplayable, with an average of just 23 FPS. The data shows that 4K gaming is only feasible at Low settings, and even then, the frame rate is below the 60 FPS target that most players prefer.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 combination ranks 2475th out of 3005 tested combos in Fivem. This places the system in the bottom 18% of all configurations tested. This ranking is a direct consequence of the GPU’s limitations. The CPU, despite being a top-tier processor, cannot compensate for the GTX 1070’s lack of performance in this game.

To put this in perspective, the CPU itself ranks in the 91st percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU ranks in the 47th percentile of all GPUs. The combo’s ranking is far lower than either component’s individual standing. This demonstrates that the overall system performance is dragged down by the weakest link, which is the GPU. The data indicates that this is not a balanced configuration for Fivem. A system with a more modern or powerful GPU would rank significantly higher, even if it used a much weaker CPU. The combo’s rank is a clear indicator that the GTX 1070 is the primary obstacle to achieving better performance in this game.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured FPS data, the best experience for this combo depends on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For players seeking a smooth, high-refresh-rate experience at 1920x1080, the Low preset is the only option that consistently delivers frame rates above 120 FPS, averaging 131 FPS. This is ideal for competitive play where responsiveness is key. The Medium preset, averaging 103 FPS, is also a strong choice, offering a good balance between visual quality and performance, with minimums staying above 88 FPS.

For a more visually rich experience at 1920x1080, the High preset is playable, averaging 82 FPS, but it sacrifices the high refresh rate advantage. The Ultra preset, at 64 FPS, is on the edge of playability for some, but the drop from High is significant.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset is the only one that maintains an average above 60 FPS, hitting 86 FPS. The Medium preset, at 68 FPS, is also playable, but the minimum of 58 FPS suggests occasional dips below the 60 FPS threshold. The High preset at 54 FPS and the Ultra preset at 42 FPS are not recommended for a consistently smooth experience.

At 3840x2160, the data shows that this combo is not suited for 4K gaming. The Low preset, at 48 FPS, is the only remotely playable option, and it still falls short of a smooth 60 FPS. The Medium preset at 38 FPS and the High preset at 30 FPS are below acceptable playability standards. The Ultra preset at 23 FPS is essentially a slideshow.

The most balanced recommendation is to use the Medium preset at 1920x1080, which provides a 103 FPS average with minimums above 88 FPS. This offers a solid mix of visual fidelity and performance. If a higher frame rate is the priority, the Low preset at 1080p is the best choice. For 1440p users, the Low preset is the only way to maintain a smooth experience, while the Medium preset is a viable alternative for those who can tolerate occasional frame dips. The data is clear: this combo is best suited for 1080p gaming, and pushing to higher resolutions requires significant compromises in visual settings.