Fivem

The Intel Core i5-10400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 delivers a remarkably consistent experience across Fivem’s four tested presets, but the data clearly favors specific configurations depending on your display. At 1920x1080, the gap between Low and Medium is a modest 26.1 FPS, while the jump from High to Ultra costs 36.3 FPS, suggesting diminishing returns at the top end. The sweet spot for most users is the Medium preset, which at 2560x1440 still produces 127.9 FPS—well above the 60 Hz threshold—without the steep performance penalty of Ultra. For 3840x2160, High settings yield 54.8 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for fast-paced multiplayer; dropping to Medium recovers 17.1 FPS, making it the most balanced choice for 4K displays. The data shows no minimum or maximum FPS recorded, so the averages represent sustained performance rather than peak bursts.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS rows present a clear hierarchy: Low settings always deliver the highest frame rates, but the real question is where the quality-per-frame tradeoff becomes unfavorable. At 1920x1080, Low produces 221.6 FPS, while Medium drops to 195.5 FPS—a 13.4% reduction that is unlikely to be visible on most monitors capped at 144 Hz or 165 Hz. The Medium preset is therefore the recommended starting point for competitive play, as it maintains a massive frame buffer above typical refresh rates. At 2560x1440, Medium hits 127.9 FPS, which is still excellent for high-refresh panels, whereas High drops to 104.1 FPS—a 23.8 FPS loss that may be noticeable during fast camera panning in crowded servers. For 3840x2160, the situation inverts: Medium’s 71.9 FPS is the only preset that clears 60 FPS, making it the definitive choice for 4K users. Ultra is consistently the worst option, with 46.2 FPS at 4K and 80.4 FPS at 1440p, indicating it should be reserved for screenshot sessions rather than actual gameplay. The data supports a simple rule: choose Medium for 1080p and 1440p, and choose Medium for 4K if you prioritize smoothness over visual fidelity.

GPU Role

The RTX 3080’s 10 GB of GDDR6X memory and 760.3 GB/s of bandwidth are central to understanding these results, though Fivem’s engine appears to scale more with raw fill rate than memory capacity. The GPU’s boost clock of 1710 MHz, combined with 8704 shading units, drives the pixel rate of 164.2 GPixel/s and texture rate of 465.1 GTexel/s, which directly translate into the high frame counts observed at lower resolutions. At 1080p, the GPU is clearly the bottleneck: Low settings produce 221.6 FPS, but the CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads (with a boost clock of 4.30 GHz) are likely limiting the absolute ceiling, as evidenced by the relatively small gains from Low to Medium at 1440p (34.7 FPS) versus the larger jump at 1080p (26.1 FPS). The 10 GB VRAM is sufficient for all tested presets, as no memory-related stutters or crashes are implied by the data—the consistent averages suggest the framebuffer never became a constraint, even at Ultra 4K. The GPU’s 68 RT cores and 272 tensor cores are present, but Fivem’s multiplayer workloads rarely stress ray tracing or DLSS, so their impact on these scores is negligible. The 320 W TDP and dual-slot cooler indicate a power-hungry card, but the measured FPS figures show that thermal throttling did not occur during testing, as the averages remain stable across resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of 1792 tested combinations for Fivem, this pairing sits at rank 599, placing it in the upper third of all systems. The percentile data reinforces this position: the CPU ranks in the 73rd percentile against all processors, while the GPU ranks in the 80th percentile against all graphics cards, suggesting the combo’s overall standing is slightly constrained by the CPU. The nearest rivals for the RTX 3080 include the AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE, which scores 0.9% higher on average, and the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile, which scores 1% higher—these deltas are trivial in real-world gaming, meaning the 3080’s performance is highly competitive with newer silicon. On the CPU side, the i5-10400F is bracketed by the AMD EPYC 7552 (0.4% higher) and the Intel Core i5-8500 (1.1% lower), indicating that the 10th-gen chip remains a solid mid-range option despite its age. The rank of 599 out of 1792 means that 1193 other combos are slower, but it also implies that 598 configurations achieve higher FPS, likely those pairing newer CPUs with similar or faster GPUs. The data does not list individual combo scores, so the exact FPS ranking cannot be derived, but the position suggests that while this build is not top-tier, it outperforms the majority of tested systems in Fivem’s specific workload.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the results show a wide spread across settings. Low leads with 221.6 FPS, followed by Medium at 195.5 FPS, High at 158.7 FPS, and Ultra at 122.4 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra is 99.2 FPS, which is substantial—nearly a 45% reduction in performance when maxing out every option. The progression from Medium to High costs 36.8 FPS, while High to Ultra costs another 36.3 FPS, indicating a linear degradation rather than a cliff. Moving to 2560x1440, Low produces 162.6 FPS, Medium drops to 127.9 FPS, High falls to 104.1 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 80.4 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra here is 82.2 FPS, slightly smaller than at 1080p, which suggests the GPU is becoming more of a limiting factor at higher pixel counts. At 3840x2160, the pattern intensifies: Low yields 91.8 FPS, Medium achieves 71.9 FPS, High drops to 54.8 FPS, and Ultra limps to 46.2 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 45.6 FPS, and notably, Ultra is the only preset that falls below 50 FPS, making it borderline unplayable for smooth motion. The data shows a consistent 40-50% performance penalty when switching from Low to Ultra across all resolutions, but the absolute frame rates at 1080p and 1440p remain high enough that even Ultra is playable, whereas 4K Ultra is the only configuration that fails to maintain a 60 FPS average.

FAQ

Q: What is the best preset for 2560x1440 gaming?

A: Medium settings deliver 127.9 FPS, which is 23.8 FPS higher than High (104.1 FPS) and 47.5 FPS higher than Ultra (80.4 FPS). This preset offers the best balance of visual quality and frame rate for high-refresh monitors.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K at 60 FPS?

A: Yes, but only with Low or Medium settings. Low produces 91.8 FPS and Medium achieves 71.9 FPS, while High drops to 54.8 FPS and Ultra falls to 46.2 FPS, so 60 FPS is not sustainable above Medium.

Q: How does the RTX 3080 compare to its nearest rival in this game?

A: The RTX 3080 scores 0.9% lower than the AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE in average benchmarks, but 1% higher than the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile. These differences are negligible for Fivem’s frame rates.

Q: Is the i5-10400F a bottleneck for the RTX 3080?

A: The CPU ranks in the 73rd percentile and is 1.1% slower than the Intel Core i5-8500, but 0.4% faster than the AMD EPYC 7552. At 1080p, the frame rates suggest CPU limits, but at 1440p and 4K, the GPU becomes the primary constraint.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p?

A: Low produces 221.6 FPS, while Ultra drops to 122.4 FPS, a difference of 99.2 FPS. This represents a 45% reduction in frame rate when enabling all visual features.

Q: Should I use High or Medium settings for competitive multiplayer?

A: At 1440p, Medium yields 127.9 FPS versus 104.1 FPS for High, a 23.8 FPS advantage that benefits reaction times. At 1080p, Medium’s 195.5 FPS is far above High’s 158.7 FPS, making Medium the safer choice for maintaining high refresh rates.