Fivem

Fivem with an Intel Core i5-11400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4 GB produces a playable experience at 1080p, but the data quickly reveals that the 4 GB VRAM buffer is the primary constraint as resolution increases. The measured results show a clear hierarchy of settings, with the GPU acting as the decisive factor in most configurations, while the six-core processor provides sufficient headroom for the game's multiplayer workloads.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data identifies the Low preset at 1920x1080 as the only configuration that consistently delivers a high refresh rate, averaging 113 FPS. This is the standout choice for competitive play, offering a 25% advantage over the Medium preset’s 90.6 FPS and a 55% lead over High at 72.8 FPS. For users prioritizing smoothness over visual fidelity, Low at 1080p is the clear recommendation, as it is the only setting that approaches the 144 Hz territory favored in action-heavy multiplayer scenarios.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset still manages a respectable 76.4 FPS, which is playable but noticeably lower than the 1080p result. The Medium preset at 1440p drops to 60.7 FPS, which is exactly at the threshold for smooth gameplay on a 60 Hz display, but the gap between Low and Medium (26% difference) suggests that the GPU is already straining. The High preset at 1440p falls to 46.7 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target and indicates a compromise in fluidity.

For visual quality without sacrificing playability, the Medium preset at 1080p (90.6 FPS) represents the best balance, as it delivers nearly 91 FPS while providing enhanced textures and effects over Low. The Ultra preset at any resolution is inadvisable: at 1080p it only manages 52.9 FPS, and at 1440p it crashes to 38 FPS. The data suggests that users should avoid Ultra entirely unless they are willing to accept sub-60 FPS performance at 1080p or lower frame rates at higher resolutions.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4 GB is the pivotal component in this configuration, and its 4 GB GDDR6 memory is the most likely bottleneck. The card operates with a base clock of 1545 MHz and a boost clock of 1740 MHz, paired with a 128-bit memory bus that provides 192.0 GB/s of bandwidth. These specifications are modest for modern titles, and the 4 GB frame buffer becomes a serious limitation when resolution scales up.

At 3840x2160, the GPU’s limitations are stark. The High preset averages just 24.8 FPS, while Ultra drops to 20.8 FPS. Even the Low preset at 4K only reaches 38.4 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target and indicates that the card cannot handle 4K gaming in Fivem under any settings. The performance degradation from 1080p to 4K is severe, with the High preset falling from 72.8 FPS to 24.8 FPS, a 66% reduction that points directly to the GPU’s memory capacity and bandwidth constraints.

The card’s architecture includes 2048 shading units and 32 ROPs, which are adequate for 1080p but insufficient for higher resolutions. The 7.127 TFLOPS of FP32 compute power is respectable for entry-level hardware, yet the 4 GB VRAM means that texture-heavy scenes in Fivem’s multiplayer environment will likely cause stuttering or frame drops when the buffer is exceeded. The 12 Gbps effective memory speed does not compensate for the small capacity, and the data supports the conclusion that this GPU is strictly a 1080p performer.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-11400F provides a solid foundation with 6 cores and 12 threads, running at a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. This Rocket Lake processor has a 12 MB shared L3 cache and supports dual-channel DDR4 memory with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth. In Fivem, which is a multiplayer modification of Grand Theft Auto V, the CPU handles game logic, physics, and networking, and the six-core design is well-suited for these tasks.

Benchmark data shows the i5-11400F achieving a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 14372 and a single-core score of 2029, indicating strong per-thread performance. The 3DMark max threads score of 5652 further confirms that the processor can sustain high multi-threaded workloads. In the measured FPS results, the CPU’s role becomes apparent when comparing the 1080p Low preset (113 FPS) to the 1440p Low preset (76.4 FPS); the drop is substantial, but the fact that the CPU can push 113 FPS at 1080p suggests it is not the limiting factor at lower resolutions.

However, at higher resolutions and settings, the GPU takes over as the bottleneck. The CPU’s 12 threads are sufficient for Fivem’s multiplayer environments, where dozens of players and vehicles are simulated. The processor’s percentile rank of 75 among all CPUs indicates it performs better than three-quarters of tested processors, and its average benchmark score of 17181 places it on par with the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U (deltaPct 0%) and slightly ahead of the Intel Core i7-1260P (deltaPct -0.2%). This level of performance is more than adequate for the GPU’s capabilities, meaning the i5-11400F is likely never the limiting component in this combo.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo of the Intel Core i5-11400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4 GB ranks 1611 out of 1792 tested combinations in Fivem, placing it in the bottom 10% of all combos. This low ranking is primarily due to the GPU’s 4 GB VRAM limitation, as the CPU is a mid-range performer. The ranking suggests that this combination is at the lower end of what is acceptable for modern gaming, and it is clearly outclassed by configs with larger VRAM buffers or more powerful GPUs.

The i5-11400F itself is not the weak link; its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U (avgScore 17189, deltaPct 0%) and the Intel Core i7-1260P (avgScore 17212, deltaPct -0.2%), showing that the CPU is competitive with other mid-range options. The GPU, however, has no benchmark scores or nearest rivals in the data, which underscores its entry-level positioning. The combo’s 1611 rank out of 1792 means that 181 other combinations perform worse, but the vast majority of tested combos deliver better Fivem performance.

This ranking has practical implications: users with this combo should expect to play at 1080p with reduced settings to achieve smooth frame rates. The data does not support expectations of high-refresh-rate gaming at 1440p or any playable 4K experience. The combo is functional for entry-level 1080p gaming, but it is not competitive with even mid-range alternatives in the benchmark database.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a dramatic resolution scaling pattern that highlights the GPU as the limiting component. From 1080p to 1440p, the High preset drops from 72.8 FPS to 46.7 FPS, a 36% reduction. The same transition for the Low preset sees a 32% drop from 113 FPS to 76.4 FPS. These consistent reductions across all settings indicate that the GPU’s pixel throughput and memory bandwidth are being taxed as resolution increases.

The jump from 1440p to 4K is even more punishing. The High preset falls from 46.7 FPS to 24.8 FPS, a 47% reduction, while the Low preset drops from 76.4 FPS to 38.4 FPS, a 50% reduction. This near-halving of performance at each resolution step is a classic sign of a GPU that lacks sufficient memory bandwidth and capacity. The 192.0 GB/s bandwidth is simply not enough to feed the 4K frame buffer, and the 4 GB VRAM likely causes texture thrashing.

The scaling pattern also shows that the CPU is not the bottleneck, as the FPS drops are proportional to the pixel count increase. If the CPU were limiting, the FPS would remain relatively flat across resolutions. Instead, the data shows a clear GPU-bound scenario, with the 1080p Low preset (113 FPS) being the only configuration that approaches the CPU’s potential. This suggests that users seeking higher resolutions would benefit more from a GPU upgrade than a CPU swap.

FAQ

Q: What is the best settings preset for this combo at 1080p?

A: The Low preset yields the highest average FPS at 113, followed by Medium at 90.6 FPS. For a balance of visuals and performance, Medium is recommended, while Low is ideal for competitive play.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Fivem?

A: No. The highest average FPS at 3840x2160 is 38.4 on Low settings, with High at 24.8 FPS and Ultra at 20.8 FPS. All 4K results are below the 60 FPS target.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in this configuration?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor. FPS drops proportionally with resolution increases, and the 4 GB VRAM is insufficient for higher resolutions. The CPU’s performance is sufficient for 1080p gaming.

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

A: The Intel Core i5-11400F has an average benchmark score of 17181, which is identical to the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U (deltaPct 0%) and slightly lower than the Intel Core i7-1260P (deltaPct -0.2%).

Q: What is the combo’s overall ranking in Fivem?

A: It ranks 1611 out of 1792 tested combinations, placing it in the bottom 10% of all configs tested for this game.

Q: What is the FPS difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p?

A: The Low preset averages 76.4 FPS, while Ultra averages 38 FPS, representing a 50% reduction in performance when switching to Ultra.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers the highest average FPS at 113, with Medium at 90.6 FPS, High at 72.8 FPS, and Ultra at 52.9 FPS. The step from Medium to High is a 20% drop, while High to Ultra is a 27% drop, showing diminishing returns at higher settings.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 76.4 FPS, Medium at 60.7 FPS, High at 46.7 FPS, and Ultra at 38 FPS. The drop from Medium to High is 23%, and High to Ultra is 19%, indicating a more gradual degradation than at 1080p.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 38.4 FPS, Medium at 30.7 FPS, High at 24.8 FPS, and Ultra at 20.8 FPS. None of these results reach 40 FPS, and the difference between Low and Ultra is 46%, demonstrating that 4K is entirely unplayable with this combo.

The data shows that the 1080p Low preset is the only configuration that exceeds 100 FPS, and the 1440p Low preset is the only 1440p option that breaks 70 FPS. All other configurations fall below 60 FPS, with 4K results all below 40 FPS. The measured FPS values confirm that this combo is best suited for 1080p gaming with medium or lower settings, and any attempt to push higher resolutions will result in sub-optimal performance.