Fivem

The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 combination delivers a versatile Fivem experience, with performance scaling that clearly defines the GPU as the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, while the CPU's strength ensures high frame rates at lower settings.

Resolution Scaling

The measured frame rates show a clear and expected decline as resolution increases, with the steepest drop occurring between 1440p and 4K. At the same High preset, the average FPS falls from 135 at 1080p to 89 at 1440p, a 34% reduction, and then to 49 at 4K, a further 45% reduction. This pattern is consistent across all presets, indicating that the frame rate cost of increasing resolution accelerates sharply at 4K.

The data reveals that at 1080p and 1440p, the system is less constrained by the GPU, as the differences between settings have a more moderate impact. At 1440p, the gap between Low and Ultra settings is 72 FPS (141 vs 69), while at 1080p that gap expands to 109 FPS (214 vs 105). At 4K, the same Low-to-Ultra spread is 40 FPS (78 vs 38), but the absolute frame rates are lower, suggesting the GPU is reaching its limits.

The 4K results are telling. The High preset manages an average of 49 FPS, while the Ultra preset drops to 38 FPS. This indicates that at 4K, the resolution is the dominant factor, and the GPU's pixel throughput is the limiting component. The 1440p results show a more balanced scenario, where the system can still leverage higher settings for better visual quality without sacrificing smoothness, as evidenced by the 89 FPS High average. The 1080p results show the system's full potential, with the CPU's strength allowing for high refresh rates, peaking at 214 FPS on Low settings.

GPU Role

The RTX 3070's specifications, including its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus providing 448 GB/s of bandwidth, are a key factor in Fivem's performance. The GPU's 46 RT cores and 184 texture mapping units are part of the full feature set, but the memory capacity and bandwidth appear to be significant for this game's data streaming. The 8 GB capacity may become a limiting factor at higher resolutions, potentially explaining the sharper drop to 4K.

The GPU's clock speeds are 1500 MHz base and 1725 MHz boost, with memory running at 14 Gbps effective. The benchmark results show the RTX 3070's compute capabilities. Its compute benchmark results, such as Passmark's G3D score of 22214, place it in the 61st percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT, with a score of 17083, and a delta of 0.7%, showing it is a close competition. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 (score 17037) and the AMD Radeon HD 7970M (score 17019) are also in close proximity, with deltas of 1% and 1.1% respectively. The data shows a clear performance tier for this GPU.

The most significant result is that the RTX 3070's performance is the main reason for the frame rate differences. At 1080p, the system reaches a High average of 135 FPS, but this is heavily dependent on the CPU's ability to feed the GPU. At 4K, the GPU's workload increases, and the 8 GB memory buffer is likely strained, especially on the Ultra preset, which only achieves 38 FPS.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D is a 16-core, 32-thread processor with a base clock of 4.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.70 GHz. It is built on the Zen 5 architecture, using 4 nm process technology, and has a large 128 MB L3 cache. This high core count and generous cache are crucial for handling the demanding multi-threaded workloads of Fivem, which is a multiplayer game that needs to manage many entities and player interactions.

The CPU's benchmark scores reflect its capability. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 42018, and the single-core score is 2259. The Geekbench multi-core score is 26736, while the single-core score is 3064. The Passmark multi-thread score is 70255, and the single-thread score is 4737. These scores place the CPU in the 95th percentile among all CPUs.

The CPU's performance is so strong that, at 1080p, the frame rates are more dependent on the settings and the GPU's ability. The data shows that the CPU is not the primary bottleneck in most scenarios. The 1080p Low setting achieves an average of 214 FPS, while the High setting reaches 135 FPS. This demonstrates that the CPU can handle the game's logic, and the limiting factors are the graphics settings and the GPU.

At higher resolutions, the CPU's role becomes less significant relative to the GPU. The 4K results show that the CPU is not the limiting factor, as the GPU's frame rate drops are more pronounced. The CPU's high multi-threading capability, with a Passmark multi-thread score of 70255, ensures that even with multiple threads under load, the system can maintain high FPS.

The CPU's nearest rivals, such as the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9755 with an average score of 75738, show a delta of 0.1%, and the Intel Core Ultra 9 285 with a score of 75488, show a delta of 0.4%. This confirms the 9950X3D's position in the top tier of CPUs.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 ranks 1575th out of 3707 tested combos. This places it in the 43rd percentile, meaning it outperforms 43% of the tested systems. This rank is a result of the strong CPU, which is paired with a mid-range GPU.

The ranking highlights that the CPU is the stronger component of the combo. The CPU's own percentile is 95, while the GPU's is 61. This means the CPU is in the top 5% of all CPUs, while the GPU is in the top 39% of all GPUs. The combination's rank is therefore dragged down by the GPU's more average performance.

This particular combo is not at the top of the hierarchy, but it is a capable system. The rank indicates that there are more powerful combinations, but this pairing offers a balanced experience for gaming, with the CPU preventing any bottlenecks in CPU-intensive scenarios. The frame data supports this, showing high FPS at 1080p and playable frame rates at 1440p, with the 4K performance being less demanding.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the user's resolution preference. For the best experience at 4K, the Medium preset offers a playable 62 FPS, with a minimum of 52 FPS and a maximum of 71 FPS. This provides a smooth experience. The High preset at 4K drops to 49 FPS, which is still playable, but the Medium preset offers a better balance of performance and visual quality, as the step to Low only adds 29 FPS (to 78 FPS), but sacrifices visual fidelity.

At 1440p, the High preset gives an excellent 89 FPS average. The Medium preset offers 111 FPS, which is a good balance, while the Low preset reaches 141 FPS. The High preset is the recommended choice for 1440p, as it offers a high visual quality and a frame rate that is well above the threshold for smooth gameplay. The Ultra preset at 1440p drops to 69 FPS, which is a significant decrease for a modest visual gain.

At 1080p, the scenario is different. The High preset provides 135 FPS, which is more than sufficient for most displays. The Medium preset offers 169 FPS, and the Low preset reaches 214 FPS. The Ultra preset yields 105 FPS. The High or Medium presets are the best options, as they maintain high frame rates while providing better visual quality. The data suggests that at 1080p, the GPU is less stressed, and the CPU can push very high frame rates, making the choice of settings less impactful on the overall smoothness.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p High settings?

A: The average FPS at 1080p High settings is 135.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck at 4K?

A: The GPU is the bottleneck. At 4K, the frame rates are significantly lower (49 FPS on High), while the CPU's strong multi-core performance is not the limiting factor.

Q: What is the best 4K preset for smooth gameplay?

A: The Medium preset is the best, with an average 62 FPS (minimum 52, maximum 71). It offers a more stable experience than the High preset, which averages 49 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 3070 compare to its nearest rival, the RX 7600 XT?

A: The RTX 3070 has a slightly higher average score of 17208, while the RX 7600 XT has a score of 17083, resulting in a delta of 0.7%. The RTX 3070 is slightly ahead.

Q: What is the combo's rank and percentile?

A: The combo ranks 1575th out of 3707 tested, putting it in the 43rd percentile.

Q: What is the maximum FPS at 1080p Low settings?

A: The maximum FPS is 214 on Low settings at 1080p.