Fivem

The Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 delivers a playable, if not spectacular, Fivem experience across most common resolutions. The data shows a clear performance hierarchy where the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, while the CPU holds up well enough at 1080p to keep frame rates high. This combo ranks in the 78th percentile of all tested configurations, indicating it sits in the upper-middle tier of systems, capable of handling the game's multiplayer demands without reaching the heights of top-end hardware.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a steep performance cliff as resolution increases. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo averages 92 FPS, which is smooth for most displays. Moving to 2560x1440 drops that average to 60 FPS—a 35% reduction that still maintains a playable frame rate. However, the jump to 3840x2160 is punishing: the average falls to 33 FPS at High settings, a 64% loss from the 1080p figure. This indicates that the RTX 2060's 6 GB VRAM and 192-bit memory bus are overwhelmed by the pixel count at 4K, making that resolution impractical for consistent gameplay.

The scaling pattern across settings reinforces this GPU-bound conclusion. At 1080p, the difference between Low (145 FPS) and Ultra (71 FPS) is a 51% performance swing, showing that the GPU still has headroom when the CPU is not the limiting factor. At 1440p, that same gap closes slightly—Low hits 96 FPS while Ultra manages 47 FPS—which is a 51% drop. But at 4K, the margins compress further: Low delivers 53 FPS and Ultra only 26 FPS, a 51% reduction. The consistent percentage drop across resolutions suggests the GPU is scaling predictably with workload, rather than hitting a sudden architectural wall.

The medium preset data provides the most detailed look at frame pacing. At 1080p Medium, the combo posts an average of 115 FPS with a minimum of 97 and maximum of 132, showing tight frame times that avoid stutter. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 75 FPS with a minimum of 64 and maximum of 87, still within a comfortable range for most monitors. At 4K Medium, the average falls to 42 FPS with a minimum of 36 and maximum of 48, which is borderline for smooth play but not unplayable. This data suggests that the limiting component at 4K is clearly the GPU, as the CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads are unlikely to be the constraint at such low frame rates.

GPU Role

The RTX 2060 is the decisive factor in this combo's Fivem performance, and its specifications explain the measured results. With 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus delivering 336.0 GB/s of bandwidth, the card is adequate for 1080p and 1440p but struggles at 4K where texture data exceeds its capacity. The GPU's boost clock of 1680 MHz and base clock of 1365 MHz are modest by modern standards, yet they allow it to reach 92 FPS at 1080p High, which is the most demanding preset that remains fully playable.

The card's compute capabilities—6.451 TFLOPS FP32 and 201.6 GTexel/s texture rate—are sufficient for Fivem's multiplayer environments, which tend to be CPU-intensive due to many players and scripted events. However, the 12 nm Turing architecture with 1920 shading units and 48 ROPs shows its age at higher resolutions. The pixel rate of 80.64 GPixel/s means the card can fill a 1080p frame quickly, but at 4K the same pixel rate must cover four times the area, directly contributing to the 33 FPS average at High settings.

The GPU's nearest rivals in the benchmark database are telling. The RTX 2060 sits within 0.8% of the AMD Radeon RX 7600 and 0.6% of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM, with a deltaPct of 0.8% and 0.6% respectively. It is essentially tied with the GTX 580 (0% delta) and Radeon 680M (0.1% delta). This places it in a crowded mid-range segment where small performance differences are overshadowed by VRAM capacity and driver optimizations. For Fivem specifically, the 6 GB VRAM is sufficient at 1080p and 1440p, but the data shows it is the primary constraint at 4K, where the 26 FPS Ultra result is well below the 30 FPS threshold typically considered minimum for playability.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-11400F provides a solid foundation for Fivem, though its role is secondary to the GPU in this pairing. With 6 cores and 12 threads, a base clock of 2.60 GHz, and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, the CPU has enough single-thread performance to drive high frame rates at 1080p. The benchmark data supports this: the single-thread score in 3dmark is 868, and the 2-thread score is 1691, indicating strong per-core performance. In a game like Fivem, which is known for its reliance on a few primary threads, this is more important than raw multi-core throughput.

The CPU's multi-threaded capabilities are also respectable, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 14340 and a passmark multithread score of 16908. This ensures that background tasks and multiple player interactions do not cause frame drops, even when the GPU is fully loaded. The 12 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth provide adequate data flow for the CPU to feed the GPU without becoming a bottleneck at lower resolutions.

At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 145 FPS, which is likely near the CPU's practical limit for this game's engine. The fact that Ultra settings only reduce this to 71 FPS—a 51% drop—suggests the CPU is not the limiting factor, as the GPU is clearly the one working harder. The CPU's 71st percentile ranking among all tested processors, with an average benchmark score of 17177, places it slightly above the AMD EPYC 7H12 (0.3% delta) and Intel Core i5-12450H (-0.4% delta), confirming it is a capable mid-range part for gaming workloads.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 2911 out of 3707 tested combinations, placing it in the 78.5th percentile. This means it outperforms roughly 78% of all systems tested for Fivem, which is a solid result for a mid-range setup. However, the ranking also reveals that there are over 790 configurations that achieve better performance, likely featuring newer GPUs with more VRAM or higher clock speeds. The data does not show the specific scores of the top contenders, but the 33 FPS average at 4K High indicates that this combo is not designed for 4K gaming.

The rank is heavily influenced by the GPU's 58th percentile among all GPUs, which drags down the overall result. The CPU's 71st percentile is more favorable, but in Fivem the GPU's role at higher resolutions dominates the final frame rate. This suggests that if a user were to upgrade one component, the GPU would offer the most significant performance gain, particularly for those targeting 1440p or 4K. The CPU has enough headroom to support a faster GPU without becoming the new bottleneck, as evidenced by its strong single-thread performance.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, the High preset is the best choice, delivering 92 FPS average with no reported minimum or maximum frame data to indicate instability. This provides a good balance between visual quality and smoothness, and the 60 FPS result at 1440p High suggests it is also viable for that resolution if the user prefers higher fidelity over maximum frame rate. For those prioritizing frame rate at 1080p, the Medium preset at 115 FPS is a strong alternative, with a minimum of 97 FPS ensuring no drops below the refresh rate of most standard monitors.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset is the recommended choice, as the 75 FPS average with a 64 FPS minimum keeps gameplay smooth on 60 Hz and 75 Hz displays. The High preset at 60 FPS is also acceptable, but it leaves less headroom for demanding multiplayer scenes. The Ultra preset at 47 FPS is not recommended for 1440p, as it falls into the range where frame pacing can become noticeable. At 3840x2160, the Low preset at 53 FPS is the only playable option, but even this is marginal. The Medium preset at 42 FPS is too low for consistent smoothness, and the High and Ultra presets at 33 FPS and 26 FPS respectively are not viable for serious play.

The data shows that the Low preset at 1080p achieves 145 FPS, which is likely near the CPU's ceiling, but the visual trade-off is significant. For most users, the Medium or High presets at 1080p offer the best experience, as they maintain frame rates well above 60 FPS while providing acceptable visual quality. At 1440p, Medium is the sweet spot, balancing the 75 FPS average with the 64 FPS minimum. The 4K results confirm that this combo should not be used at that resolution for anything beyond testing or screenshot purposes.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 1920x1080 is the optimal resolution, with the High preset delivering 92 FPS and Medium delivering 115 FPS. At 2560x1440, the Medium preset at 75 FPS is still playable, but 3840x2160 results in frame rates below 53 FPS even on Low settings.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The GPU is essentially tied with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 (0% delta) and AMD Radeon 680M (0.1% delta), and it is 0.6% faster than the RTX 3050 OEM and 0.8% faster than the Radeon RX 7600 in average benchmark scores.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this game?

A: At 1080p, the GPU is the primary limiter, as shown by the 51% performance gap between Low (145 FPS) and Ultra (71 FPS). At 4K, the GPU is even more dominant, with the 33 FPS High result indicating it cannot handle the pixel load, while the CPU has sufficient single-thread performance.

Q: What frame rates can I expect at 1440p with Medium settings?

A: The measured data shows an average of 75 FPS with a minimum of 64 FPS and a maximum of 87 FPS at 2560x1440 Medium settings, which is suitable for most 60 Hz monitors and some 75 Hz displays.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems?

A: It ranks 2911 out of 3707 total combinations, placing it in the 78.5th percentile. This means it is in the top quarter of all tested systems, though it trails the top performers significantly.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this hardware?

A: No, the data shows that at 3840x2160, even the Low preset only achieves 53 FPS, while the High preset drops to 33 FPS. The Ultra preset is unplayable at 26 FPS, making 4K unsuitable for this combo.