Fivem

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate this combo achieves in Fivem?

A: The best measured result is 259 FPS average at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The same resolution with Medium settings delivers 204 FPS, showing the headroom this pairing has at 1080p.

Q: Is this combo capable of smooth 4K gameplay in Fivem?

A: Yes, but with a caveat. At 3840x2160, the High preset averages 60 FPS, while Medium reaches 75 FPS. Ultra drops to 46 FPS, so 4K gaming is viable only if you stick to Medium or High settings.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rival in raw performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D has an average benchmark score of 54762, which is 0.6% lower than the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF (score 55093). It is 1.3% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K and 2.1% ahead of the Intel Core i7-14700F.

Q: What is the GPU's standing relative to other graphics cards?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti sits in the 83rd percentile of all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 41187. It is 2% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 and 0.8% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro 5300, while trailing the NVIDIA Tesla M40 by 1.7%.

Q: Does the combo rank highly among all tested configurations in Fivem?

A: The combo ranks 705th out of 3005 tested combinations. This places it in the top 23% of all tested combos, indicating a strong performance position for this specific game.

Q: Which settings preset provides the best balance of performance and visual quality at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Medium preset averages 135 FPS with a minimum of 114 FPS and a maximum of 155 FPS. High averages 108 FPS, while Ultra drops to 84 FPS. Medium offers the smoothest sustained experience with a comfortable margin above 60 FPS.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is the primary driver of frame rate scaling in Fivem, particularly at higher resolutions. Its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus provides 912.4 GB/s of bandwidth, which is substantial for a multiplayer title that often loads large textures and numerous player models. The GPU's base clock of 1365 MHz and boost clock of 1665 MHz, combined with 10240 shading units, deliver the raw compute headroom needed to push high refresh rates.

At 1920x1080, the GPU is clearly not the bottleneck. The Low preset hits 259 FPS, and even Ultra manages 127 FPS. This suggests the RTX 3080 Ti has ample capacity for 1080p gaming, with the CPU likely becoming more relevant at these lower resolutions. At 2560x1440, the scaling is more pronounced: Low hits 171 FPS, Medium 135 FPS, and Ultra 84 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 87 FPS, showing that the GPU's workload increases significantly as settings rise.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 3080 Ti's limits become apparent. High averages 60 FPS, which is the threshold for smooth 4K gaming. Medium improves to 75 FPS, while Ultra falls to 46 FPS, which is below the playable threshold for most users. The 12 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for these settings, as the data shows no indication of memory-related stutters or crashes. The GPU's pixel rate of 186.5 GPixel/s and texture rate of 532.8 GTexel/s are critical for handling the dense environments typical of Fivem servers, where multiple buildings, vehicles, and dynamic objects are rendered simultaneously.

The RTX 3080 Ti's 34.10 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is more than adequate for this game's shader complexity. However, the measured FPS deltas between settings presets suggest that Fivem is not heavily reliant on ray tracing or advanced features, as the RTX 3080 Ti's 80 RT cores and 320 tensor cores are not explicitly stressed in the data. The GPU's 83rd percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 41187, confirms it is a high-end part that still competes well with newer models like the RTX 5070, which it beats by 2%.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D is a 12-core, 24-thread processor based on the Zen 5 architecture (Granite Ridge). It operates at a base clock of 4.40 GHz and boosts up to 5.50 GHz. The CPU's 128 MB of L3 cache is particularly relevant for Fivem, a multiplayer game where server-side scripts and player interactions can create unpredictable CPU workloads. The large cache helps maintain consistent frame times when many entities are active.

In synthetic benchmarks, this CPU demonstrates exceptional multi-threaded performance. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score is 47737, while the single-core score is 6739. The Geekbench multicore score of 22884 and single-core score of 3041 further confirm its capability. The Passmark multithread score of 56154 and single-thread score of 4646 indicate balanced performance across both lightly-threaded and heavily-threaded scenarios.

For Fivem, the CPU's role is most evident at 1920x1080 where the GPU is less stressed. The jump from 204 FPS at Medium to 259 FPS at Low suggests that the CPU can feed the GPU sufficiently at lower settings, but the 127 FPS at Ultra indicates that higher graphical loads shift the bottleneck back to the GPU. The 12 cores and 24 threads provide ample headroom for background processes and server communication, which is critical in multiplayer environments where network handling and game logic run concurrently with rendering.

The CPU's memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s over a dual-channel DDR5 interface is adequate for this workload. Its PCIe Gen 5 support with 24 lanes ensures the RTX 3080 Ti can communicate without bandwidth limitations. The processor's 91st percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 54762, places it slightly below the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF by 0.6%, but ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K by 1.3% and the Intel Core i7-14700F by 2.1%. This marginal delta between rivals suggests that CPU choice is not a significant differentiator for Fivem performance at most settings, with the GPU taking precedence in determining final frame rates.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti ranks 705th out of 3005 tested combos in Fivem. This places the configuration in the top 23.5% of all tested systems, a strong result given the age of the GPU (released in 2021) and the CPU's recent arrival (released in 2025). The ranking reflects a balanced pairing where neither component severely bottlenecks the other in this specific game.

In absolute terms, this combo outperforms the vast majority of tested configurations. The 705th position out of 3005 means there are 2300 combos that rank below it. However, it also indicates that 704 combos achieve higher frame rates, which is likely due to newer GPUs with higher raw performance. The RTX 3080 Ti's 83rd percentile standing among GPUs is lower than the CPU's 91st percentile, suggesting that the GPU is the limiting factor in this pairing for pushing into the top tier of rankings.

The combo's performance is particularly strong at lower resolutions. At 1920x1080, the average FPS ranges from 127 (Ultra) to 259 (Low), which places it well above the median for most games. At 2560x1440, the range is 84 to 171 FPS, still competitive. At 3840x2160, the range narrows to 46 to 95 FPS, with Ultra falling below the 60 FPS threshold. The ranking of 705 suggests that while this combo is powerful, it is not among the elite configurations that can maintain ultra-high frame rates at 4K in Fivem.

The delta between the CPU and GPU percentiles (91 vs 83) indicates that upgrading the GPU would yield a more significant rank improvement than upgrading the CPU. However, the current pairing still delivers a smooth experience at 1440p and 1080p, making it a viable choice for competitive or casual play.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience in Fivem, the Medium preset offers the most consistent performance across all resolutions. At 1920x1080, Medium averages 204 FPS with a minimum of 174 FPS and a maximum of 235 FPS. This provides a substantial frame rate buffer above the 144 Hz refresh rate common on modern monitors, ensuring smooth gameplay even during intense moments with many players.

At 2560x1440, Medium delivers 135 FPS average with a minimum of 114 FPS. This is ideal for high-refresh 1440p monitors, as the minimum frame rate stays well above 100 FPS. High at 1440p drops to 108 FPS, which is still playable but with less headroom for frame time spikes. Ultra at 1440p averages 84 FPS, which is acceptable for 60 Hz displays but not ideal for competitive play.

At 3840x2160, Medium is the recommended preset with 75 FPS average. This is the only 4K setting that comfortably exceeds 60 FPS. High at 4K averages exactly 60 FPS, which is the minimum threshold for smooth gameplay, but any scene complexity could push it below. Ultra at 4K averages 46 FPS, which is not recommended for a playable experience.

For users prioritizing maximum visual fidelity, the High preset is the best compromise at 1080p and 1440p, offering significantly better image quality than Medium while maintaining playable frame rates. At 4K, High is playable but leaves no margin for frame rate drops. Low settings are only recommended for competitive play where maximum FPS is the priority, such as at 1080p where it hits 259 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080:

• Low: 259 FPS average
• Medium: 204 FPS average, with a minimum of 174 FPS and maximum of 235 FPS
• High: 163 FPS average
• Ultra: 127 FPS average

At 1080p, the RTX 3080 Ti is not the limiting factor. The jump from Ultra to Low is 132 FPS, indicating that the GPU has significant headroom even at the highest settings. The Medium preset's minimum of 174 FPS ensures that even in dense multiplayer scenarios, frame rates stay well above 144 Hz. This resolution is ideal for high-refresh gaming, with all presets except Ultra exceeding 160 FPS.

2560x1440:

• Low: 171 FPS average
• Medium: 135 FPS average, with a minimum of 114 FPS and maximum of 155 FPS
• High: 108 FPS average
• Ultra: 84 FPS average

At 1440p, the frame rates scale down predictably. The difference between Low and Ultra is 87 FPS, showing that the GPU begins to feel the load at this resolution. Medium provides the best balance for high-refresh monitors, with a minimum of 114 FPS ensuring no drops below the 100 FPS threshold. High at 108 FPS is still excellent for most 144Hz displays, while Ultra at 84 FPS is suitable for 60Hz or 75Hz monitors.

3840x2160:

• Low: 95 FPS average
• Medium: 75 FPS average, with a minimum of 63 FPS and maximum of 86 FPS
• High: 60 FPS average
• Ultra: 46 FPS average

At 4K, the RTX 3080 Ti's 12 GB VRAM and 912.4 GB/s bandwidth are pushed to their limits. Low at 95 FPS is surprisingly strong, suggesting that the game's low preset reduces GPU load significantly. Medium at 75 FPS is the safest choice for a consistent 4K experience, with a minimum of 63 FPS staying above the 60 FPS threshold. High at 60 FPS is technically playable but leaves no room for frame time spikes. Ultra at 46 FPS is the only setting that falls below the playable threshold, confirming that this GPU is not suited for 4K Ultra in Fivem.

The data shows a clear pattern: this combo is best utilized at 1080p or 1440p with Medium or High settings, where it delivers consistently high frame rates. At 4K, Medium is the recommended setting to maintain a smooth experience.