Fivem

Fivem’s performance with the Intel Core i5-10400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 reveals a pairing that is heavily influenced by resolution and settings. The data shows a capable combination that scales predictably, though the CPU’s older architecture becomes a limiting factor at lower resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear and consistent drop as resolution increases from 1080p to 4K, but the magnitude of that drop varies significantly by settings level. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 186.8 FPS at 1920x1080 to 144 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of roughly 23%, and then to 81.7 FPS at 3840x2160, which is about 56% lower than the 1080p result. This pattern indicates that the RTX 5080’s rendering load is scaling with pixel count, but the GPU still has ample headroom at 1440p.

The Low settings data tells a different story. At 1920x1080, the combo hits 221.7 FPS, which drops to 193.7 FPS at 2560x1440 and 125.7 FPS at 4K. The 1080p-to-1440p gap is only 28 FPS, suggesting the Intel Core i5-10400F is starting to constrain the frame rate at lower resolutions. The CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads, with a boost clock of 4.30 GHz, appear to be the bottleneck here, as the GPU is less stressed with Low settings and cannot fully flex its muscle.

Ultra settings show the steepest scaling curve. The average FPS goes from 174.9 at 1080p to 115 at 1440p and then plummets to 62 at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is less than half of the 1080p Ultra figure, which indicates that the RTX 5080 is being pushed to its limits by the combination of high resolution and maximum graphical fidelity. This scaling behavior suggests that for users prioritizing 4K, Ultra settings will demand compromises, while 1440p offers a more balanced experience.

The Medium settings data points fall between the extremes, with 206.8 FPS at 1080p, 181 FPS at 1440p, and 102.1 FPS at 4K. The 1440p Medium result is notably close to the High 1440p result, differing by only 37 FPS, which implies that the CPU is not the primary constraint at this resolution. Overall, the scaling pattern reveals a system that is GPU-bound at 4K across all settings, but becomes increasingly CPU-bound as resolution drops to 1080p, especially with lower graphical loads.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-10400F is a 10th Gen Comet Lake processor with 6 cores and 12 threads, running on a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. Its benchmark scores show a processor that excels in multi-threaded tasks, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 10297 and a 3DMark max threads score of 4735. However, its single-thread performance is more modest, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1453 and a 3DMark single-thread score of 688.

In Fivem, which is a multiplayer title with significant CPU overhead for managing game logic and player interactions, the processor’s 12 threads provide a solid foundation. The data shows that at 1080p Low settings, the average FPS is 221.7, which is substantially higher than the 4K Ultra result of 62 FPS. This gap suggests that while the CPU can feed frames rapidly at lower resolutions, the GPU becomes the limiting factor when resolution and settings increase.

The CPU’s 12 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support, with a memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s, are adequate for this workload. The processor’s percentile rank of 73 among all CPUs indicates it sits above average in overall performance, and its nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 7552, which scores 0.4% higher, and the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C, which scores 0.8% lower. This places the i5-10400F in a competitive position for its generation, though it lacks the modern efficiency of newer architectures.

The data suggests that the CPU’s role is most pronounced at 1080p, where the difference between Low and Ultra settings is only 46.8 FPS (221.7 vs 174.9). This modest spread indicates that the processor is keeping pace with the GPU’s output, but the RTX 5080 is not being fully utilized at this resolution. At 1440p, the spread widens to 78.7 FPS between Low and Ultra, showing a more balanced workload. The CPU’s boost clock of 4.30 GHz helps sustain high frame rates, but its older 14 nm process node and PCIe Gen 3 interface may contribute to the scaling limitations observed.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The highest average FPS is 221.7, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This is the peak performance point in the measured data.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 62. This is the lowest recorded result, indicating that the RTX 5080 is heavily taxed at this configuration.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 1080p?

A: The data suggests the CPU becomes more of a limiting factor at 1080p, as the difference between Low and Ultra settings is only 46.8 FPS. The Intel Core i5-10400F’s 6 cores and 12 threads appear to constrain frame rates when the GPU is less burdened.

Q: What is the average FPS at 2560x1440 with High settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with High settings, the average FPS is 144. This represents a strong performance level for the resolution, balancing visual quality and frame rate.

Q: How much does the FPS drop from 1080p to 4K at Medium settings?

A: The average FPS drops from 206.8 at 1920x1080 Medium to 102.1 at 3840x2160 Medium. This is a reduction of 104.7 FPS, which shows the significant impact of resolution scaling.

Q: Where does this combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 217th out of 1792 tested combinations in Fivem. This places it in the top 12% of all tested combos, indicating strong overall performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates across all settings. Low settings produce an average of 221.7 FPS, which is the peak measured result. Medium settings follow with 206.8 FPS, High settings with 186.8 FPS, and Ultra settings with 174.9 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 46.8 FPS, showing that the GPU can handle the full range of settings at this resolution without drastic drops.

Moving to 2560x1440, the average FPS figures remain strong but show a noticeable decline. Low settings achieve 193.7 FPS, Medium settings 181 FPS, High settings 144 FPS, and Ultra settings 115 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra widens to 78.7 FPS, indicating that the higher resolution puts more pressure on the RTX 5080, while the CPU maintains its output.

At 3840x2160, the performance drops become more pronounced. Low settings still deliver a playable 125.7 FPS, while Medium settings fall to 102.1 FPS. High settings produce 81.7 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 62 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 63.7 FPS, which is substantial but shows that even at the highest resolution, the combo can maintain playable frame rates at lower settings.

Across all resolutions, the data shows that the RTX 5080’s performance scales with settings, but the CPU’s influence is most visible at 1080p. The 1440p results offer the best balance, with High settings at 144 FPS providing a smooth experience without the extreme drop seen at 4K Ultra.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-10400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 combination ranks 217th out of 1792 tested combos in Fivem, placing it in the top 12.1% of all configurations. This is a strong showing, given that the CPU is a 10th Gen part with a 73rd percentile ranking among all CPUs, while the GPU is a current-generation Blackwell 2.0 architecture with an 89th percentile ranking among all GPUs.

The GPU’s average benchmark score of 59188 places it near rivals like the Intel Arc A570M, which is 1.6% lower, and the Intel Arc Pro A60, which is 1.9% higher. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 14168 sits between the AMD EPYC 7552 (0.4% higher) and the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C (0.8% lower). These relative positions indicate that the GPU is the stronger component in this pairing, which aligns with the measured FPS data showing GPU-bound behavior at higher resolutions.

The rank of 217 suggests that while this combo is powerful, it is not at the very top of the leaderboard. The data implies that configurations with newer CPUs, such as those with higher single-thread performance, may achieve better results in Fivem, especially at 1080p where the CPU’s limitations are more apparent. However, the combination of 6 cores and 12 threads, alongside the RTX 5080’s 10752 shading units and 16 GB of GDDR7 memory, ensures that this system can deliver high frame rates across most settings and resolutions, with the 1440p High result of 144 FPS being a particularly notable achievement.