Fivem

The Intel Core i5-10400F is a 6-core, 12-thread desktop processor from the Comet Lake architecture, built on Intel's 14 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The CPU features 12 MB of shared L3 cache and supports dual-channel DDR4 memory with a bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. In synthetic benchmarks, this processor achieves a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 10283 and a single-core score of 1451, while its PassMark multithread score is 12115 and single-thread score is 2541. Relative to all tested CPUs, it sits at the 68th percentile, with an average benchmark score of 14185. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon 6756E, which is 0.2% ahead, and the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C, which is 0.6% behind, indicating the i5-10400F sits in a tightly contested mid-range performance band.

In the context of Fivem, the CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads are the primary driver for game logic and physics simulation, particularly in multiplayer scenarios where numerous entities and player interactions must be processed. The measured FPS data shows that even at 1080p Low settings, the average frame rate reaches 224 FPS, which suggests the CPU can feed frames at a very high rate when the GPU is not the bottleneck. However, the boost clock of 4.30 GHz is modest compared to newer parts, and the data from the 1080p Ultra preset (127 FPS average) indicates that as settings increase, the CPU's thread scheduling and per-core performance become more significant. The PassMark physics score of 696 and the 3DMark 16-thread score of 4748 reflect a processor that is capable but not top-tier, meaning in Fivem's CPU-intensive moments, it will hold frame rates to a level that the RTX 3080 Ti can easily exceed, rather than the other way around.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the Intel Core i5-10400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is ranked 1029 out of 3707 tested combos in Fivem. This places it in the top 27.7% of all configurations tested, which is a respectable position, though not among the elite. The ranking reflects a balance between the CPU's mid-range standing (68th percentile) and the GPU's high-end standing (83rd percentile). The data suggests that while the RTX 3080 Ti is capable of very high frame rates, the i5-10400F prevents this combo from reaching the top tier. For instance, at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 224 FPS, but a stronger CPU paired with the same GPU would likely push that number higher, given that the GPU is not the limiting factor at that resolution and settings. The deltaPct values from the CPU's nearest rivals show that swapping in an AMD EPYC 7552 (0.5% higher avg score) or an Intel Xeon 6756E (0.2% higher) would yield marginal synthetic improvements, but in Fivem's real-world workload, the difference would likely be more pronounced due to the game's reliance on single-thread performance and latency. The combo's rank of 1029 indicates that there are 1028 configurations that perform better, many of which likely pair higher-tier CPUs with similar or better GPUs, highlighting the CPU as the bottleneck in this setup.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear trend as resolution increases, revealing where the bottleneck lies. At 1080p High, the combo achieves 163 FPS, but at 1440p High, it drops to 108 FPS (a 33.7% decrease), and at 4K High, it falls to 60 FPS (a 63.2% decrease from the 1080p figure). This scaling pattern is typical of a GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions. However, examining the Low settings tells a different story: 1080p Low yields 224 FPS, 1440p Low yields 171 FPS, and 4K Low yields 95 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p Low is 23.7%, and from 1080p to 4K Low is 57.6%. The fact that the 4K Low setting (95 FPS) is significantly lower than 1080p Low (224 FPS) while the CPU workload remains constant suggests the RTX 3080 Ti is still the limiting factor at 4K, even on Low settings. Conversely, the gap between 1080p Low (224 FPS) and 1080p Ultra (127 FPS) is a 43.3% reduction, which is driven by increased GPU load from higher graphical settings. The data indicates that at 1080p, the i5-10400F is sufficient to keep the GPU fed, as evidenced by the 224 FPS Low result, but at 4K, the RTX 3080 Ti's rendering demands take over, and the CPU becomes less relevant. The 1440p Medium result (135 FPS) with a min of 114 FPS and max of 155 FPS shows a stable experience, suggesting this resolution is where the CPU and GPU balance is best for this combo.

FAQ

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-10400F a bottleneck for the RTX 3080 Ti in Fivem?

A: The data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo reaches 224 FPS, which is very high, indicating the CPU can drive the GPU effectively at lower settings. However, at 1080p Ultra, the average drops to 127 FPS, and the CPU's PassMark single-thread score of 2541 is modest, suggesting that in CPU-heavy multiplayer moments, the i5-10400F will limit maximum frame rates. The combo rank of 1029 out of 3707 further implies that many other CPU pairings would yield higher performance.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Fivem?

A: Based on the measured data, 1440p Medium provides an average of 135 FPS with a minimum of 114 FPS and maximum of 155 FPS. This offers a smooth experience with good visual quality. At 1440p High, the average is 108 FPS, which is still playable, but the Medium preset gives a higher frame rate headroom.

Q: How does the RTX 3080 Ti's VRAM affect Fivem performance?

A: The RTX 3080 Ti has 12 GB of GDDR6X memory with a 384-bit bus and 912.4 GB/s bandwidth. Fivem, being a multiplayer mod, often has large textures and many assets loaded. The data shows that at 4K Ultra, the combo drops to 46 FPS, which indicates that the GPU's memory bandwidth and capacity are being heavily taxed, and the 12 GB capacity is sufficient for this game, but the rendering load is the limiting factor.

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

A: At 1080p, the average FPS goes from 224 on Low to 127 on Ultra. This is a 97 FPS difference, or a 43.3% reduction in frame rate. This large gap shows that the graphical settings have a significant impact on performance, and the RTX 3080 Ti has enough headroom to handle Ultra, but the CPU limits the absolute peak.

Q: Does the CPU's boost clock matter for Fivem?

A: The i5-10400F has a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. Fivem benefits from high single-thread performance, and the Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1451 is a mid-range result. The jump from 1080p Low (224 FPS) to 1440p Low (171 FPS) is a 23.7% drop, which is less than the 1080p to 4K drop (57.6%), indicating that the CPU's clock speed is less of a factor than the GPU's rendering load at higher resolutions.

Q: How does this combo compare to the RTX 3080 Ti's nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 3080 Ti's average benchmark score is 41187, and its nearest rival is the AMD Radeon Pro 5300, which is 0.8% behind. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is 2% behind. This means the 3080 Ti is a top-tier GPU, and in Fivem, its performance is only limited by the i5-10400F at lower resolutions, as evidenced by the 224 FPS at 1080p Low.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is a high-end Ampere architecture GPU with 10240 shading units, 320 TMUs, and 112 ROPs. It has 80 RT cores and 320 tensor cores, with a base clock of 1365 MHz and a boost clock of 1665 MHz. The GPU features 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus, providing 912.4 GB/s of bandwidth. In synthetic tests, it scores 26896 in PassMark G3D and 170037 in Geekbench OpenCL, placing it at the 83rd percentile of all GPUs. Its performance in Fivem is substantial: at 1080p High, it averages 163 FPS, and at 1440p High, it averages 108 FPS. The GPU's memory clock of 1188 MHz (19 Gbps effective) and 28,300 million transistors on a 628 mm² die contribute to its ability to handle Fivem's demanding draw calls and texture streaming. The data shows that at 4K Ultra, the combo drops to 46 FPS, which demonstrates that the GPU is the limiting factor at that resolution and settings, as the CPU's workload remains constant but the frame rate drops by 63.2% from 1080p High. The RTX 3080 Ti's FP32 performance of 34.10 TFLOPS is more than sufficient for Fivem's DirectX 11 rendering path, and the 80 RT cores are unused in this game, but the raw rasterization power is what drives the high frame rates at 1440p and below.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS rows provide a clear picture of which preset offers the best experience for this combo. At 1080p, the Medium preset delivers an average of 204 FPS with a minimum of 174 and maximum of 235, which is exceptionally smooth and leaves headroom for multiplayer dips. The Low preset at 1080p yields 224 FPS, but the visual quality trade-off is significant, and the Medium preset's 204 FPS is still far above the 144 Hz refresh rate of most monitors. For 1440p, the Medium preset again offers the best balance, with 135 FPS average and a minimum of 114 FPS, ensuring consistent frame times. The High preset at 1440p drops to 108 FPS, which is playable but less comfortable for high-refresh displays. At 4K, the Medium preset provides 75 FPS with a minimum of 63 FPS, which is the only 4K setting that maintains a frame rate above 60 FPS on average; the High preset at 4K is 60 FPS, and Ultra drops to 46 FPS. Given these numbers, the Medium preset is the recommended choice across all resolutions, as it offers the highest average frame rate while maintaining a minimum FPS that stays within 10% of the average, indicating stable performance. The Ultra preset at any resolution is not ideal for this combo, as it drops below the 60 FPS threshold at 4K and reduces the 1080p average to 127 FPS, which is still fast but offers diminishing returns over Medium. For the best experience, users should prioritize Medium settings to leverage the RTX 3080 Ti's power while avoiding the CPU bottleneck that appears at lower resolutions with higher settings.