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# FiveM Performance Analysis: Intel Core i5-11400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER

This combination of Intel's 6-core/12-thread Rocket Lake processor and NVIDIA's Turing-based RTX 2070 SUPER produces a fascinating performance profile in FiveM, a multiplayer modification that stresses both CPU and GPU in unusual ways. The measured data reveals a system that scales predictably across resolutions but with settings-dependent behavior that hints at where the true bottleneck lies. With the combo ranking 1072nd out of 1792 tested combinations, this pairing sits in the lower-middle portion of the database, yet the raw frame rates tell a more nuanced story about what this hardware can actually deliver in practice.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is dramatic but not uniform across settings, which reveals the interaction between resolution load and the GPU's capabilities. At Low settings, the system delivers 178.9 FPS at 1920x1080, dropping to 116.2 FPS at 2560x1440 (a 35% reduction), and then falling to 62.4 FPS at 3840x2160 (another 46% reduction from 1440p). This steep decline at 4K indicates the RTX 2070 SUPER's 8 GB GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are being pushed hard as pixel count quadruples.

At Ultra settings, the scaling pattern shifts noticeably. The 1080p result of 87.9 FPS drops to 57.5 FPS at 1440p (34.6% reduction), then to 32.8 FPS at 4K (43% reduction from 1440p). The percentage drops are similar, but the absolute frame rates at 4K Ultra (32.8 FPS) are barely playable, suggesting the GPU is the limiting component at this extreme configuration. Interestingly, the gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 91 FPS (178.9 vs 87.9), while at 4K that gap narrows to 29.6 FPS (62.4 vs 32.8), indicating that resolution scaling compresses the performance envelope as the GPU becomes saturated.

How This Combo Ranks

With a combo rank of 1072 out of 1792 tested combinations, this pairing sits in the 40th percentile of all tested systems for FiveM specifically. This ranking might seem modest given the hardware, but context matters: FiveM is a heavily modified multiplayer environment where server-side scripts and player counts introduce variability that pure synthetic benchmarks don't capture. The CPU's percentileVsAllCpus of 75 places it well above average, while the GPU's percentileVsAllGpus of 65 is also respectable, yet the combined rank suggests FiveM's unique demands don't favor this specific pairing as strongly as other games might.

The deltaPct values from nearest rivals provide additional insight. The CPU's average benchmark score of 17181 is essentially tied with the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U (17189, 0% delta) and within 0.2% of the Intel Core i7-1260P and Core Ultra 7 164U. This indicates the i5-11400F's 6 cores and 12 threads deliver competitive multi-threaded performance despite being a generation older. For the GPU, the RTX 2070 SUPER's avgBenchmarkScore of 22206 places it 2.3% behind the RTX 4060 Mobile and 2.5% ahead of the Radeon RX 5700, showing it remains a capable mid-range performer even against newer architectures.

GPU Role

The RTX 2070 SUPER's memory configuration is central to understanding its FiveM performance. With 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus delivering 448.0 GB/s bandwidth, the card has sufficient capacity for most FiveM scenarios, but the 4K Ultra result of 32.8 FPS suggests memory pressure at extreme settings. The 1605 MHz base clock and 1770 MHz boost clock, combined with 2560 shading units and 64 ROPs, provide the raw compute horsepower, yet the measured results show diminishing returns as resolution increases.

The GPU's pixel rate of 113.3 GPixel/s and texture rate of 283.2 GTexel/s are respectable figures, but FiveM's multiplayer nature means draw calls and object counts can spike unpredictably. The FP32 throughput of 9.062 TFLOPS is adequate for this game's visual style, which is based on the 2013-era Grand Theft Auto V engine with modifications. The passmark_g3d score of 18169 and 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1651 indicate solid DirectX 12 performance, which aligns with FiveM's modern rendering requirements. The GPU's 12 nm process node and 215 W TDP suggest it runs warm under sustained load, but the measured FPS data shows no thermal throttling artifacts that would be visible in frame rate consistency.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its strongest results across all settings. Low settings produce 178.9 FPS, Medium reaches 138.7 FPS, High achieves 112.7 FPS, and Ultra drops to 87.9 FPS. The step from Medium to High costs 26 FPS (18.7% reduction), while High to Ultra costs another 24.8 FPS (22% reduction), showing that each quality tier has a meaningful performance cost at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain playable but the quality steps compress. Low settings deliver 116.2 FPS, Medium hits 90.1 FPS, High manages 75.1 FPS, and Ultra falls to 57.5 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra is 58.7 FPS, compared to 91 FPS at 1080p, indicating the GPU is becoming more of a limiting factor. At 3840x2160, the results show a system under strain: Low produces 62.4 FPS, Medium 48.4 FPS, High 38.2 FPS, and Ultra 32.8 FPS. The Low-to-Ultra gap narrows to just 29.6 FPS, and even the best 4K result barely exceeds 60 FPS, confirming that 4K gaming is only viable at Low settings.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-11400F's specifications suggest it should handle FiveM's multi-threaded workloads competently. With 6 cores and 12 threads, a base clock of 2.60 GHz, and boost clock of 4.40 GHz, this Rocket Lake processor offers strong single-threaded performance for game logic and server communication. The 3DMark single-thread score of 868 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2029 demonstrate solid per-core capability, which is crucial for FiveM's server-side script execution that often bottlenecks on single-thread performance.

The CPU's 12 MB shared L3 cache and 80 KB L1 cache per core provide reasonable data locality for game assets, while the 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth supports the dual-channel DDR4 configuration. The passmark_multithread score of 16908 and Cinebench R23 multicore score of 14372 show the processor can handle parallel workloads, but FiveM's dependency on individual core performance means the 4.40 GHz boost clock is often more important than raw thread count. The 75th percentile ranking among all CPUs indicates this is a solid mid-range processor, yet the combo rank in FiveM suggests the game's specific demands don't fully exploit its capabilities.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data points toward Medium settings as the optimal balance for this combination across most resolutions. At 1080p, Medium delivers 138.7 FPS, which is 49.8 FPS higher than High and only 40.2 FPS lower than Low — a compelling trade-off for visual quality. At 1440p, Medium's 90.1 FPS is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold, while High's 75.1 FPS also remains playable. The step to Ultra at 1440p costs 32.6 FPS (36.2% reduction), making it difficult to justify.

For 4K users, the recommendation shifts dramatically. Low settings at 62.4 FPS are the only configuration that consistently exceeds 60 FPS, and Medium at 48.4 FPS is borderline. High at 38.2 FPS and Ultra at 32.8 FPS are both below playable thresholds for most users. The data suggests that 1440p with Medium or High settings is the sweet spot for this hardware, delivering frame rates between 75 and 90 FPS while maintaining visual fidelity. At 1080p, users can afford to push toward High or even Ultra if they prioritize image quality over maximum FPS, given the 87.9 FPS minimum at Ultra.

FAQ

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

A: The measured data shows 2560x1440 with Medium or High settings provides the best balance, delivering 90.1 FPS and 75.1 FPS respectively. At 4K, even Low settings only reach 62.4 FPS, while 1080p leaves performance on the table at higher settings.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The i5-11400F's average benchmark score of 17181 is essentially tied with the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U (17189, 0% delta) and within 0.2% of both the Intel Core i7-1260P and Core Ultra 7 164U, showing competitive multi-threaded performance.

Q: Is 8 GB of VRAM sufficient for FiveM at 4K?

A: The data suggests 8 GB is marginal at 4K. The RTX 2070 SUPER's 8 GB GDDR6 memory with 448.0 GB/s bandwidth produces 62.4 FPS at Low settings but only 32.8 FPS at Ultra, indicating memory capacity and bandwidth constraints at higher quality levels.

Q: What causes the large FPS gap between Low and Ultra settings?

A: At 1080p, the gap is 91 FPS (178.9 vs 87.9), but this narrows to 29.6 FPS at 4K (62.4 vs 32.8). This compression suggests the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions, reducing the impact of settings changes.

Q: How does the GPU rank against similar graphics cards?

A: The RTX 2070 SUPER's average benchmark score of 22206 places it 2.3% behind the RTX 4060 Mobile (22729) and 2.5% ahead of the Radeon RX 5700 (21670), with its nearest rival the NVIDIA RTX A400 at 22307 (0.5% higher).

Q: Can this system maintain 60 FPS in FiveM?

A: Yes, at 1080p all settings except Ultra exceed 60 FPS, and at 1440p all settings except Ultra achieve this threshold. At 4K, only Low settings (62.4 FPS) maintain 60 FPS, while Medium falls to 48.4 FPS.