Fivem

Fivem presents a unique scaling challenge for the Intel Core i5-11400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 combination, as the data reveals a pronounced shift in system bottleneck depending on resolution and quality settings. Across the measured spectrum, the frame rate varies from a highly playable 59 FPS average at 4K High to a remarkably fluid 249.2 FPS average at 1080p Low, indicating that this pairing is capable of exploiting high-refresh-rate monitors at lower resolutions while still delivering smooth 4K experiences. The performance deltas between settings at each resolution demonstrate where the graphics card’s workload ends and where the processor’s capabilities become the limiting factor.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate progression from 1080p to 4K shows a clear and expected decline, but the magnitude of that decline is heavily dependent on the quality preset. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 155.6 at 1080p to 105.7 at 1440p, a reduction of 49.9 FPS, and then further down to 59 at 4K. This scaling pattern suggests that at 1080p High, the system is not fully GPU-bound, as the RTX 3080 has substantial headroom, but by 4K, the graphics card is working near its limit, yielding a 62% reduction in frame rate compared to 1080p. The Low preset tells a different story: the average FPS at 1080p is 249.2, which drops to 161.8 at 1440p and 90.3 at 4K. The fact that 1080p Low produces nearly 250 FPS indicates that the CPU is the primary constraint at that setting, as the GPU is not being taxed heavily.

At Medium settings, the scaling is more linear: 198 FPS at 1080p, 127.8 at 1440p, and 71.6 at 4K. This represents a 64% drop from 1080p to 4K, which is consistent with a workload that is becoming more GPU-intensive as resolution increases. The Ultra preset shows the steepest relative decline, from 122.9 FPS at 1080p to 82.3 at 1440p and 46.7 at 4K, a 62% reduction. The data indicates that at 1080p Ultra, the GPU is still not fully saturated, as the CPU’s six cores and twelve threads are likely limiting the frame rate, but at 4K Ultra, the RTX 3080’s 10 GB of GDDR6X memory and 760.3 GB/s bandwidth are being pushed hard.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of tested combinations, this pairing holds a rank of 539 out of 1792 total combos, placing it in the 70th percentile of all tested systems. This ranking reflects a strong overall performance, but it is not at the top tier, which is expected given that the Core i5-11400F is a mid-range processor. The combo’s position suggests that while the RTX 3080 is a high-end GPU, the CPU prevents the system from reaching the absolute highest frame rates in Fivem, particularly at lower resolutions where the processor’s workload is more significant. The rank of 539 indicates that there are 538 other combinations that deliver higher average performance in this game, likely featuring more powerful processors paired with comparable or better graphics cards.

The CPU’s own benchmark scores support this interpretation. The Core i5-11400F achieves a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 14372 and a single-core score of 2029, which are respectable figures for a six-core part. However, its nearest rivals in the CPU benchmark database include the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U with an average score of 17189, the Intel Core i7-1260P at 17212, and the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U at 17215, all of which are within 0.2% of each other. The i5-11400F’s average benchmark score of 17181 places it essentially at parity with these parts, but its 75th percentile ranking among all CPUs indicates that it is a solid performer, not a flagship.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is the dominant component in this pairing, and its specifications directly influence the measured results. The GPU features 10 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 320-bit bus, providing 760.3 GB/s of bandwidth, which is ample for Fivem’s textures and geometry. The 8704 shading units operating at a boost clock of 1710 MHz deliver substantial compute throughput, and the 68 RT cores and 272 tensor cores are present, though Fivem does not heavily utilize ray tracing. The GPU’s 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4407 and Passmark G3D score of 25086 indicate strong raw performance, with the GPU’s 80th percentile ranking among all GPUs confirming its high-end status.

The GPU’s role in Fivem is most evident at 4K, where the frame rates drop as settings increase. At 4K Low, the average FPS is 90.3, but this falls to 71.6 at Medium, 59 at High, and 46.7 at Ultra. This progression shows that the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K, as the CPU has fewer frames to prepare due to the higher resolution. The GPU’s memory capacity of 10 GB is sufficient for this game, as Fivem does not require excessive VRAM at these settings, but the bandwidth ensures that texture streaming remains smooth. The RTX 3080’s nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE with an average score of 36101, which is 0.9% higher, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile at 35435, which is 1% lower, indicating that the desktop RTX 3080 remains competitive in this class.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum average FPS achievable with this combo?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 249.2, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This indicates that the CPU is the primary constraint at this setting, as the GPU has significant headroom.

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

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 46.7. This is the lowest measured frame rate, showing that the GPU is heavily taxed at this resolution and quality level.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck at 1440p High?

A: At 2560x1440 with High settings, the average FPS is 105.7. Given that the GPU is capable of higher frame rates at lower resolutions, the CPU is likely contributing to the frame time, but the GPU is still the primary driver at this resolution.

Q: What is the rank of this combo among all tested combinations?

A: This combo ranks 539 out of 1792 total tested combinations, placing it in the upper portion of the database but not among the top performers.

Q: How much faster is 1080p Low compared to 4K Ultra?

A: The 1080p Low average FPS of 249.2 is 202.5 FPS higher than the 4K Ultra average of 46.7, representing a 5.3x increase in frame rate.

Q: Does the RTX 3080’s 10 GB VRAM cause any issues in Fivem?

A: The data shows no indication of VRAM limitations, as the GPU maintains consistent performance across settings. The 10 GB capacity and 760.3 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for this game’s requirements.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the frame rates are consistently high, with the Low preset achieving 249.2 FPS, Medium at 198 FPS, High at 155.6 FPS, and Ultra at 122.9 FPS. The 1080p results show a 126.3 FPS spread between the lowest and highest settings, demonstrating that the CPU has a significant impact at this resolution. Moving to 2560x1440, the average FPS values are 161.8 for Low, 127.8 for Medium, 105.7 for High, and 82.3 for Ultra. The 1440p results show a tighter spread of 79.5 FPS, as the GPU begins to take on more of the workload. At 3840x2160, the frame rates are 90.3 for Low, 71.6 for Medium, 59 for High, and 46.7 for Ultra, with a spread of 43.6 FPS, indicating that the GPU is the dominant factor at 4K.

The data reveals that the jump from 1080p to 1440p at any given setting reduces the frame rate by roughly 35-40%, while the jump from 1440p to 4K reduces it by another 44-48%. This consistent scaling pattern suggests that the RTX 3080 provides predictable performance across resolutions, but the CPU’s influence is most pronounced at 1080p, where the frame rates are highest.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-11400F is a six-core, twelve-thread processor based on the Rocket Lake architecture, running at a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. Its 12 MB of shared L3 cache and 51.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth are adequate for Fivem, but the CPU’s benchmark scores indicate that it is not a top-tier part. The processor achieves a Passmark multithread score of 16908 and a single-thread score of 2981, with a 3DMark max threads score of 5652. These figures place it in the 75th percentile among all CPUs, but its nearest rivals in the database, such as the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U and Intel Core i7-1260P, have nearly identical average scores, showing that the i5-11400F is competitive but not exceptional.

In Fivem, the CPU’s role is most evident at 1080p Low, where the frame rate reaches 249.2 FPS. At this setting, the GPU is not fully utilized, and the CPU’s ability to feed the graphics card with draw calls becomes the limiting factor. The 12 threads are sufficient for Fivem’s multi-threaded workload, but the base clock of 2.60 GHz means that single-threaded performance is not as high as some rivals. The CPU’s Cinebench R20 single-core score of 852 and Geekbench single-core score of 1979 reflect this, though the boost clock of 4.40 GHz helps when the workload demands it. At 4K, the CPU’s role diminishes as the GPU becomes the bottleneck, allowing the system to maintain playable frame rates even with the lower-tier processor.