Fivem

Fivem is a multiplayer modification framework that places unique demands on both processor and graphics hardware, and the measured results for the Intel Core i5-10400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti show a configuration that is heavily influenced by resolution and preset choices. The data indicates that this combo sits at rank 1535 out of 1792 tested combinations, placing it in the lower-middle tier of the database for this specific title. The benchmark results reveal a system that can deliver smooth frame rates at 1080p with adjusted settings but struggles to maintain playable performance at higher resolutions or maximum graphical fidelity.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for this hardware in Fivem?

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 with Low settings produces the highest average frame rate at 127.2 FPS. For a balance of visual quality and performance, 1920x1080 with Medium settings yields 99.8 FPS, while High settings at the same resolution drop to 76.7 FPS.

Q: How does this combo perform at 4K resolution?

A: At 3840x2160, the average frame rates are consistently below 60 FPS across all settings. The best result is 47.8 FPS on Low settings, but High settings drop to 28.5 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 19.9 FPS.

Q: Is the Core i5-10400F a bottleneck for the GTX 1660 Ti in Fivem?

A: The CPU's benchmark scores, including a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 10297 and a single-core score of 1453, indicate a capable processor. However, the significant frame rate drops at higher resolutions suggest the GPU becomes the limiting factor, as the performance scaling from 1080p to 1440p and 4K is steep.

Q: What is the advantage of using Medium settings over High settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, switching from High to Medium settings increases the average frame rate from 52.8 FPS to 65.1 FPS, a substantial gain of 12.3 FPS. This moves the experience closer to a smoother 60 FPS target.

Q: How does this GPU compare to its closest rivals in terms of average benchmark score?

A: The GTX 1660 Ti has an average benchmark score of 13925. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 570X, scores 13871, which is 0.4% lower. The NVIDIA RTX A2000 Mobile scores 13821, also 0.8% lower than the GTX 1660 Ti.

Q: Does the CPU's single-threaded performance matter for this game?

A: The Core i5-10400F scores 1453 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 688 in 3DMark single-thread. These scores are relevant because Fivem's multiplayer nature often involves physics and scripting that can be sensitive to single-thread performance, though the overall frame rate data shows the GPU is the primary constraint at higher resolutions.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-10400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Comet Lake architecture, built on Intel's 14 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 2.90 GHz and can boost up to 4.30 GHz, which provides the processing power needed to feed the GTX 1660 Ti. The CPU's cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 256 KB of L2 cache per core, and a shared 12 MB L3 cache, which helps reduce memory latency for frequently accessed game data.

In the context of Fivem, the CPU's role is to handle game logic, entity management, and the overhead of the multiplayer framework. The benchmark results for the CPU show a PassMark multi-thread score of 12115 and a single-thread score of 2541, indicating balanced performance. The 3DMark scores reveal scaling from 1350 with 2 threads to 4748 with 16 threads, showing that the processor can utilize its 12 threads effectively for workloads that benefit from parallelism.

The data suggests that the CPU is not the primary bottleneck in most tested scenarios. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system achieves 127.2 FPS, which is high enough to stress the CPU's ability to maintain frame pacing. However, as resolution increases to 2560x1440 and 3840x2160, the average frame rates drop significantly, indicating that the graphics card is struggling to keep up with the pixel workload. This is a classic sign that the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions, while the CPU has sufficient headroom to handle the game's logic.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-10400F and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti combination ranks 1535 out of 1792 tested combos in Fivem, placing it in the 14th percentile of all tested systems. This ranking indicates that while the hardware is functional, it is outclassed by a large majority of other configurations in the database. The low ranking is consistent with the measured frame rates, which show that the combo only achieves smooth performance at 1080p with reduced settings.

The CPU itself holds a percentile ranking of 73 among all processors, with an average benchmark score of 14168. Its nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 7552 with a score of 14115 (0.4% higher) and the Intel Core i5-8500 with a score of 14332 (1.1% higher). This shows the i5-10400F is competitive with other mid-range CPUs. Similarly, the GPU holds a percentile ranking of 55 among all graphics cards, with an average score of 13925. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 570X, scores 13871, which is 0.4% lower, while the NVIDIA GTX 680 scores 13812, which is 0.8% lower.

The combination of a CPU that performs above the median and a GPU that is near the median results in a system that is adequate for 1080p gaming but not suited for high-refresh-rate or high-resolution play in Fivem. The combo rank of 1535 reflects that many other pairings offer better frame rates, likely due to more powerful GPUs or more balanced CPU-GPU configurations.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates provide a clear picture of how this hardware handles different settings and resolutions. At 1920x1080, the system delivers playable performance across all settings. The Low preset achieves an average of 127.2 FPS, which is excellent for fast-paced multiplayer. Medium settings produce 99.8 FPS, High settings yield 76.7 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 60.4 FPS. This shows that at 1080p, the GTX 1660 Ti is capable of handling the game's demands, with even Ultra settings maintaining a 60 FPS average.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance takes a noticeable hit. The Low preset still manages 84.8 FPS, but Medium settings drop to 65.1 FPS, and High settings fall to 52.8 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p produces only 38.9 FPS, which is below the threshold for smooth gameplay. This indicates that 1440p is only viable with lower quality settings for this hardware.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles significantly. The best result is 47.8 FPS on Low settings, but Medium drops to 33.7 FPS, High falls to 28.5 FPS, and Ultra produces a mere 19.9 FPS. These numbers show that 4K resolution is not a realistic option for this combo, as even the lowest settings fail to reach 60 FPS.

The scaling pattern across resolutions is consistent: each step from 1080p to 1440p to 4K incurs a large frame rate penalty. For example, at High settings, the average FPS drops from 76.7 at 1080p to 52.8 at 1440p, a 31% reduction, and then to 28.5 at 4K, a further 46% reduction. This steep decline underscores the GPU's limited bandwidth and processing power for high-resolution rendering.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is a Turing-architecture GPU built on a 12 nm process by TSMC, with a die size of 284 mm² containing 6,600 million transistors. It operates with a base clock of 1500 MHz and a boost clock of 1770 MHz, which are moderate clocks for its class. The card features 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s. This memory configuration is a key factor in its performance, as it determines how quickly the GPU can access texture and geometry data.

The GTX 1660 Ti has 1536 shading units, 96 texture mapping units, and 48 render output units. Its pixel rate is 84.96 GPixel/s and its texture rate is 169.9 GTexel/s, with a FP32 performance of 5.437 TFLOPS. These specifications indicate a mid-range GPU that is designed for 1080p gaming, which is reflected in the measured FPS data.

In Fivem, the GPU's role is to render the game world, including the environment, vehicles, and other players. The benchmark results show that the GTX 1660 Ti can handle 1080p with ease, but it lacks the raw power for higher resolutions. The 6 GB VRAM is sufficient for this game at 1080p, but the memory bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s becomes a limiting factor when the resolution increases and the demand for texture data grows.

The GPU's average benchmark score of 13925 places it slightly above the median for all GPUs, with a percentile ranking of 55. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 570X, which scores 13871, and the NVIDIA RTX A2000 Mobile, which scores 13821. This positions the GTX 1660 Ti as a solid performer among its peers, but its age and specifications mean it is not suited for demanding 1440p or 4K gaming in Fivem. The measured FPS data confirms this, as the card's performance drops off dramatically at resolutions above 1080p.