Fivem

The Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti delivers a compelling 1080p and 1440p experience in Fivem, with performance scaling that reveals a clear CPU bottleneck at lower resolutions. At 4K, the workload shifts decisively to the GPU, where the RTX 4070 Ti’s capabilities become the primary driver of frame rates. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS data, the role of the processor, and how this specific combination ranks against the broader field of tested hardware.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for this combo in Fivem shows distinct performance behavior as resolution increases from 1080p to 4K. At the High settings preset, the average frame rate drops from 193.3 FPS at 1920x1080 to 127.7 FPS at 2560x1440, and finally to 67.7 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 34% reduction in performance when moving from 1080p to 1440p, and a 47% further drop when stepping up to 4K. The scaling pattern indicates that at 1080p, the system is not fully GPU-bound; the CPU is capable of feeding the RTX 4070 Ti enough data to reach nearly 200 FPS, but the graphics card is not the limiting factor at this resolution.

The transition from 1440p to 4K is particularly revealing. At 1440p High, the combo achieves 127.7 FPS, which is still a very playable frame rate for a multiplayer title. However, at 4K High, the average drops to 67.7 FPS, suggesting that the GPU is now the primary constraint. The RTX 4070 Ti, with its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth, is being pushed hard at 4K, and the data reflects this. The scaling from 1440p to 4K shows a 47% reduction in FPS, which is a larger relative drop than the 1080p-to-1440p transition, confirming that the GPU becomes the bottleneck as pixel count increases.

Looking at the Low settings preset, the resolution scaling story is even more pronounced. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 260 FPS, but this drops to 200.4 FPS at 1440p and 113.9 FPS at 4K. The 1080p-to-1440p drop is 23%, while the 1440p-to-4K drop is 43%. This larger percentage decline at higher resolutions suggests that even with reduced graphical load, the GPU is still struggling to maintain frame rates at 4K, while the CPU has more headroom at lower resolutions. The data indicates that the RTX 4070 Ti is the limiting component at 4K, while the i5-11400F is more likely to be the constraint at 1080p.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-11400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Rocket Lake architecture, with a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. Its 12 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support contribute to its overall performance profile. In Fivem, which is a multiplayer title that often has significant CPU overhead due to server-side scripting and player interactions, the processor’s role is critical, especially at lower resolutions where the GPU is not saturated.

Benchmark results show that the i5-11400F achieves a single-thread score of 868 in 3dmark and 2029 in Cinebench R23 single-core. These scores are modest compared to newer processors, but they are sufficient for maintaining high frame rates in Fivem at 1080p. The multi-threaded scores, such as 5652 in 3dmark max threads and 14372 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, indicate that the CPU can handle multiple concurrent tasks, which is important for a game that may have many background processes. The processor’s percentile ranking against all CPUs is 75, placing it in the upper quartile of tested processors.

The data shows that at 1080p with Low settings, the combo reaches 260 FPS, which is likely near the CPU’s practical limit for this game. The frame rate does not increase proportionally when moving from Medium to Low settings at 1080p, suggesting that the CPU is the bottleneck at this resolution. At 1440p, the CPU still has enough headroom to push frame rates above 200 FPS at Low settings, but the GPU begins to take on more of the workload. By 4K, the CPU is no longer the primary constraint, and the GPU’s performance dictates the final frame rates.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with High settings?

A: The combo achieves an average of 193.3 FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings, indicating strong performance for high-refresh-rate monitors.

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

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 52.5, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, making it less suitable for 4K Ultra gaming.

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

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the combo achieves 155.9 FPS, while at Low settings it reaches 200.4 FPS. The relatively small difference between Medium and High settings, and the large jump to Low, suggests that the GPU is more of a limiting factor than the CPU at this resolution.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 4K gaming?

A: At 4K, the Low settings preset yields 113.9 FPS, while Medium settings yield 87.1 FPS. For a balance of visual quality and performance, Medium is a viable option, but Low is the only preset that maintains a high frame rate.

Q: How does the combo’s performance at 1080p Low compare to 4K High?

A: The difference is substantial: 260 FPS at 1080p Low versus 67.7 FPS at 4K High. This highlights the significant impact of resolution on the GPU load, with the CPU being more influential at lower resolutions.

Q: What is the combo’s rank among all tested combinations?

A: This combo ranks 280 out of 1792 tested combinations in Fivem, placing it in the top 16% of all tested hardware pairings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a detailed look at how this combo performs across different settings and resolutions. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers the highest average at 260 FPS, followed by Medium at 242.2 FPS, High at 193.3 FPS, and Ultra at 148.2 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium is relatively small (17.8 FPS), while the drop from Medium to High is more significant (48.9 FPS), indicating that the High preset introduces a notable increase in GPU load. The Ultra preset further reduces performance by 45.1 FPS compared to High, showing that the most demanding settings have a substantial impact on frame rates.

Moving to 2560x1440, the Low preset achieves 200.4 FPS, Medium reaches 155.9 FPS, High drops to 127.7 FPS, and Ultra falls to 100.6 FPS. The scaling from Low to Medium is a 22% reduction, from Medium to High is an 18% reduction, and from High to Ultra is a 21% reduction. These percentages are more consistent than at 1080p, suggesting that the GPU is becoming the primary bottleneck at this resolution. The 100.6 FPS at Ultra is still playable, but the 200.4 FPS at Low indicates that competitive players may prefer lower settings for higher frame rates.

At 3840x2160, the performance drops significantly. The Low preset yields 113.9 FPS, Medium achieves 87.1 FPS, High reaches 67.7 FPS, and Ultra falls to 52.5 FPS. The scaling from Low to Medium is a 24% reduction, from Medium to High is a 22% reduction, and from High to Ultra is a 22% reduction. This consistent scaling pattern indicates that the GPU is the sole limiting factor at 4K, with no CPU bottleneck present. The 52.5 FPS at Ultra is below the 60 FPS threshold, making it unsuitable for smooth gameplay, while the 113.9 FPS at Low is acceptable for casual play.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-11400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti combination ranks 280 out of 1792 tested combos in Fivem, placing it in the top 15.6% of all tested hardware pairings. This is a strong result, indicating that the combo delivers above-average performance for this game. The RTX 4070 Ti, with its 85th percentile ranking among all GPUs and an average benchmark score of 44900, is a high-end graphics card that contributes significantly to this ranking. The GPU’s nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile (deltaPct -0.6) and the Intel Arc A730M (deltaPct -1.5), showing that the RTX 4070 Ti is competitive with other top-tier GPUs.

The i5-11400F, with its 75th percentile ranking among all CPUs and an average benchmark score of 17181, is a mid-range processor that does not hold back the GPU in most scenarios. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U (deltaPct 0) and the Intel Core i7-1260P (deltaPct -0.2), indicating that the CPU is comparable to other mainstream processors. The combo’s rank of 280 is likely influenced by the CPU’s performance at lower resolutions, where the processor can become the limiting factor. However, at 1440p and above, the GPU’s strength ensures that the combo remains competitive.

Overall, the data shows that this combo is well-suited for Fivem at 1080p and 1440p, with the RTX 4070 Ti providing ample GPU power for high settings. For 4K gaming, the combo is best used with Medium or Low settings to maintain playable frame rates. The ranking of 280 out of 1792 combos reflects a balanced system that excels in most scenarios but may not be optimal for 4K Ultra gaming.