Fivem

Fivem presents a unique challenge for high-end hardware, blending a demanding custom game engine with the unpredictable loads of a multiplayer environment. This analysis examines the measured performance of the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090, focusing on how the data reveals the balance between CPU and GPU limitations across different resolutions and settings. The benchmark results provide a clear picture of where this combination excels and where its immense power is left untapped. The combination ranks 53rd out of 3005 tested configurations, placing it in the top 2% of all systems tested for this game, a strong indicator of its overall capability.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data across resolutions reveals a classic scaling pattern that becomes progressively more complex as resolution drops. At 4K (3840x2160) with High settings, the system produces 87 FPS, which jumps to 157 FPS at 1440p (2560x1440) and then to 238 FPS at 1080p (1920x1080). This represents a 80% increase in frame rate from 4K to 1440p, and a further 52% increase from 1440p to 1080p. This substantial scaling indicates that the RTX 5090 is the primary limiter at higher resolutions, as the workload per pixel is immense.

However, the pattern shifts dramatically when examining the Low settings preset. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 377 FPS, but this only rises to 248 FPS at 1440p and 138 FPS at 4K. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is a 34% drop, and from 1440p to 4K is a 44% drop. This is a much steeper decline than what would be expected from GPU-bound scaling alone. The data suggests that at 1080p Low, the CPU is the limiting factor, as the RTX 5090 is capable of rendering far more frames than the Ryzen 9 9900X3D can feed it. The frame rate ceiling at 1080p Low appears to be near 377 FPS, a number that doesn't improve with lower resolution, indicating a CPU bottleneck.

The implications are significant for competitive play. At 1080p, which is the most common resolution for esports titles, the massive computational power of the RTX 5090 is largely wasted in Fivem's lighter settings. The difference between 1080p Low (377 FPS) and 1080p High (238 FPS) is 139 FPS, a 58% reduction, which is a much larger penalty than seen at higher resolutions. This suggests that as settings increase, the load shifts back towards the GPU, but the CPU still holds the system back from reaching its full potential. The 4K Ultra preset, at 67 FPS, shows the opposite scenario where the GPU is clearly the bottleneck, as the 32 GB of VRAM and massive compute are fully engaged.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate recorded for this combination?

A: The highest recorded average frame rate is 377 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How does the 4K Ultra preset compare to the 1440p Ultra preset?

A: The 4K Ultra preset produces an average of 67 FPS, while the 1440p Ultra preset produces 122 FPS. This represents a 45% reduction in frame rate when moving from 1440p to 4K at Ultra settings.

Q: Is the system more CPU-bound or GPU-bound at 1080p Low settings?

A: The data strongly suggests a CPU bottleneck at 1080p Low. The frame rate of 377 FPS is the highest recorded, and the scaling pattern from 1080p to 1440p (a 34% drop) is steeper than expected for a purely GPU-bound scenario, implying the CPU is reaching its limit.

Q: What are the minimum and maximum FPS recorded at 1440p Medium settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the system recorded a minimum FPS of 166 and a maximum FPS of 225, with an average of 196 FPS.

Q: How does this system rank among all tested configurations for Fivem?

A: The combination ranks 53rd out of 3005 tested configurations, placing it in the 98th percentile of all tested systems.

Q: What is the most demanding preset tested at 4K?

A: The Ultra preset at 3840x2160 is the most demanding, yielding the lowest average frame rate of 67 FPS across all tested configurations.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is a monster of a graphics card, built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus. Its memory bandwidth of 1.79 TB/s is immense, and the card's 104.8 TFLOPS of FP32 compute power is among the highest available. The GPU's benchmark scores reflect this power, with a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 18355 and a Passmark G3D score of 39650. Its percentile ranking against all GPUs is 92, and its average benchmark score of 79842 places it near the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB, which has an average score of 79605.

In Fivem, the GPU's role is heavily dependent on the resolution and settings. At 4K Ultra, the card is clearly the limiting factor, as the system achieves only 67 FPS. This is a scenario where the 32 GB VRAM and massive compute are fully utilized, but the game's engine may not be optimized for such extreme hardware. The data shows that the RTX 5090 can push frame rates above 300 FPS at 1080p Low, but this is not a realistic gaming scenario for such a card. The VRAM capacity is far beyond what Fivem requires, even at 4K, suggesting that the card's immense memory bandwidth is not the primary constraint in this title.

The card's clock speeds, with a base of 2017 MHz and boost of 2407 MHz, are high but not the defining feature of its performance. The true advantage of the RTX 5090 lies in its raw compute throughput, which allows it to maintain high frame rates at 4K where other cards would struggle. However, the measured results show that in Fivem, the GPU's potential is often capped by the CPU or the game's engine itself. The gap between 4K Medium (109 FPS) and 4K High (87 FPS) is 22 FPS, a 20% drop, while the gap between 4K High and 4K Ultra (67 FPS) is another 20 FPS, a 23% drop, showing how settings scale with GPU load.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The full set of measured results provides a detailed view of the system's behavior. At 1920x1080, the average frame rates are 377 FPS (Low), 297 FPS (Medium), 238 FPS (High), and 185 FPS (Ultra). The Medium preset at this resolution has a recorded minimum of 253 FPS and a maximum of 342 FPS, showing a 89 FPS variance. Moving to 2560x1440, the averages are 248 FPS (Low), 196 FPS (Medium), 157 FPS (High), and 122 FPS (Ultra). The 1440p Medium preset has a minimum of 166 FPS and a maximum of 225 FPS, a variance of 59 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the averages drop significantly to 138 FPS (Low), 109 FPS (Medium), 87 FPS (High), and 67 FPS (Ultra). The 4K Medium preset has a minimum of 92 FPS and a maximum of 125 FPS, a variance of 33 FPS. The trend is clear: as resolution increases, the frame rate drops, but the variance between minimum and maximum FPS also decreases. This indicates that at higher resolutions, the system is more stable in its frame delivery, as the GPU is consistently the bottleneck. At lower resolutions, the variance is larger, suggesting that CPU load fluctuations in a multiplayer environment cause more significant frame pacing issues.

Comparing the Low and Ultra presets at each resolution reveals a consistent pattern. At 1080p, the Ultra preset delivers 49% of the Low preset's frame rate. At 1440p, this ratio is 49% as well. At 4K, the Ultra preset delivers 49% of the Low preset's frame rate. This consistent ratio suggests that the settings scaling is uniform across resolutions, with the Ultra preset always being roughly half as fast as Low. The absolute differences are substantial: a 192 FPS gap at 1080p, a 126 FPS gap at 1440p, and a 71 FPS gap at 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 achieves a rank of 53rd out of 3005 tested combinations for Fivem. This places the system in the top 1.8% of all tested setups, which is an exceptional result. However, given the hardware's specifications, one might expect an even higher ranking. The data suggests that while the system is among the fastest, the game's engine and CPU-bound nature prevent it from reaching the absolute top tier.

The CPU and GPU each have their own performance metrics. The Ryzen 9 9900X3D has an average benchmark score of 54762, and its nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF, scores 55093, a difference of -0.6%. The RTX 5090 has an average benchmark score of 79842, with its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X, scoring 80959, a difference of -1.4%. Both components are highly competitive in their respective categories, but the combination's 53rd rank suggests that Fivem is not a game that scales perfectly with even the most powerful hardware.

The fact that the system ranks 53rd and not higher implies that factors beyond raw compute power, such as single-threaded CPU performance or memory latency, are critical in Fivem. The CPU's single-thread score in Cinebench R23 is 6739, which is strong, but the game's multiplayer nature may introduce bottlenecks that are not fully resolved by the CPU's 12 cores and 24 threads. The data would suggest that systems with slightly different CPU characteristics, perhaps with even higher single-core clocks, might outperform this combination in Fivem, despite having lower overall benchmark scores.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the optimal settings for this combination depend heavily on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For 4K gaming, the High preset at 87 FPS is the best balance of visual fidelity and performance, as the jump to Ultra (67 FPS) is a 23% reduction in frame rate for what is likely a marginal visual improvement. The Medium preset at 109 FPS is also viable for players who prioritize higher frame rates over maximum detail. The Low preset at 138 FPS is the only 4K option that approaches high refresh rates, but it sacrifices significant visual quality.

At 1440p, the High preset at 157 FPS is the recommended choice for players with 144Hz monitors, as it provides a smooth experience with good visual quality. The Medium preset at 196 FPS is ideal for 165Hz or 240Hz displays, offering a significant frame rate boost over High. The Ultra preset at 122 FPS is playable but may not be ideal for fast-paced competitive play. The Low preset at 248 FPS is excessive for most displays, but it demonstrates the system's CPU-bound headroom at this resolution.

For 1080p, the data reveals that the system is heavily CPU-bound. The High preset at 238 FPS is more than sufficient for any 240Hz monitor, and the Medium preset at 297 FPS provides additional headroom. The Low preset at 377 FPS is the maximum achievable, but it is unlikely to be necessary. The Ultra preset at 185 FPS is the most visually demanding but still provides a high frame rate. Given the CPU limitation at this resolution, there is little benefit to dropping below High settings, as the GPU has ample headroom to spare. The Medium preset at 1440p offers the best combination of smoothness and visual quality for a 240Hz display, while the 4K High preset is the sweet spot for 4K 90Hz displays.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D is a 12-core, 24-thread processor based on the Zen 5 architecture, codenamed Granite Ridge. It operates on the AM5 socket with a base clock of 4.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. Its 128 MB of L3 cache is a defining feature for gaming performance. The CPU's benchmark scores are impressive, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 47737 and a single-core score of 6739. Its Passmark multithread score is 56154, and its percentile ranking against all CPUs is 91.

In Fivem, the CPU's role is critical, particularly at lower resolutions. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the system achieves 377 FPS, which is the highest recorded. This is a clear indicator that the CPU is the limiting factor, as the RTX 5090 is capable of rendering far more frames. The CPU's performance in this scenario is likely driven by its high single-core boost clock and large cache, which are beneficial for the game's primary thread. The 12-core count and 24 threads are less relevant, as Fivem may not be well-optimized for multi-threading.

The CPU's performance relative to its rivals is competitive. Its average benchmark score of 54762 is slightly lower than the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF, which has an average score of 55093, representing a -0.6% difference. However, the 9900X3D has a higher boost clock and more cache, which may give it an advantage in gaming-specific workloads. The data suggests that the CPU is a strong performer, but its potential is not fully realized in Fivem due to the game's engine limitations. The fact that the system's frame rate ceiling at 1080p is 377 FPS, regardless of settings, points to a CPU bottleneck that the 9900X3D cannot overcome, despite its high specifications.