Fivem

Fivem is a demanding multiplayer title, and the data for the Intel Core i5-13400F + NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER combo shows a clear and consistent pattern: this system is firmly a 1080p performer, with playability dropping off sharply as resolution increases. The benchmark results indicate that the GTX 1660 SUPER is the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions, while the 10-core CPU provides ample headroom to keep frame rates stable across all tested settings.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a steep and predictable decline as resolution scales from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 78.4 FPS at 1080p to 51.7 FPS at 1440p, and then plummets to 28.2 FPS at 4K. This represents a 64% reduction in average FPS from 1080p to 4K at High settings. The trend is even more pronounced at Ultra settings, where the average falls from 60.2 FPS at 1080p to 40.1 FPS at 1440p, and finally to just 20.7 FPS at 4K.

The scaling pattern reveals that the system is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra settings is 65.3 FPS (125.5 vs 60.2), indicating the CPU can feed the GPU sufficiently across the entire settings range. However, at 4K, the same settings spread narrows to just 24.9 FPS (45.6 vs 20.7), which is a classic sign that the GPU is saturated and cannot translate lower graphical loads into proportionally higher frame rates. The 4K Ultra result of 20.7 FPS is effectively unplayable, while even 4K Low at 45.6 FPS is below the 60 FPS threshold that most multiplayer gamers target.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is the bottleneck in this configuration, particularly at 1440p and above. Its 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus provides 336.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is sufficient for 1080p gaming but becomes strained when pushing higher pixel counts. The GPU's boost clock of 1785 MHz and base clock of 1530 MHz are standard for the Turing architecture, but the 5.027 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is simply not enough to maintain high frame rates at 4K resolution.

The GPU's benchmark scores place it in the 55th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 14286. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX Vega 11 (14314, -0.2% delta) and the Intel Iris Xe MAX Graphics (14315, -0.2% delta), showing that the GTX 1660 SUPER is positioned at the lower-mid range of performance. The PassMark G3D score of 12699 reinforces this positioning. In Fivem specifically, the GPU's limitations are exposed at 4K: even dropping from Ultra to Low settings only recovers 24.9 FPS, which is insufficient to reach playable levels. The data suggests that the 6 GB VRAM capacity is adequate for 1080p High settings (78.4 FPS) but becomes a constraint at 1440p Ultra (40.1 FPS) where higher-resolution textures and effects demand more memory bandwidth.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-13400F provides a strong foundation for this gaming combo, with 10 cores and 16 threads running at a 2.50 GHz base clock and 4.60 GHz boost clock. The CPU's performance is well-documented in its benchmark scores: a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 21279 and single-core score of 3004 indicate robust multi-threaded capability. The PassMark multithread score of 25032 and single-thread score of 3634 further confirm its strength. This CPU sits in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 25236.

The CPU's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-13620H (25201, 0.1% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D (25365, -0.5% delta), showing that the i5-13400F is competitive with higher-tier mobile and older desktop parts. In Fivem, the CPU's 20 MB of shared L3 cache and 16 threads ensure that the game's multi-player server logic and physics calculations do not become a bottleneck. The evidence is in the 1080p Low result of 125.5 FPS, which is significantly higher than the High setting's 78.4 FPS — this 47.1 FPS gap demonstrates that the CPU can push well beyond 120 FPS when the GPU is not the limiting factor. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 7314 and 8-thread score of 5591 suggest that Fivem's workload, which is typically not fully multi-threaded, still benefits from the CPU's high single-core performance (Geekbench single-core score of 2301).

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend heavily on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, the High preset delivers an average of 78.4 FPS, which is smooth for most multiplayer scenarios, while Medium achieves 99.7 FPS for a more competitive edge. The Ultra preset at 1080p provides 60.2 FPS, which is exactly at the standard 60 Hz monitor refresh rate but offers no headroom for dips. For players prioritizing frame rate over visual fidelity, the Low preset at 1080p yields 125.5 FPS, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset is the best balance, delivering 65.8 FPS, while High drops to 51.7 FPS and Ultra falls to 40.1 FPS. The 1440p Low setting at 80.4 FPS is also viable for competitive play but sacrifices significant visual quality. At 3840x2160, no preset achieves a playable 60 FPS average; the best result is Low at 45.6 FPS, which is playable but not ideal, while High (28.2 FPS), Medium (33.1 FPS), and Ultra (20.7 FPS) are all below acceptable thresholds for a multiplayer game. The data strongly suggests that 1080p Medium or High is the sweet spot for this hardware combination.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific CPU+GPU combination ranks 1563 out of 1792 tested combos in Fivem, placing it in the bottom 13% of all tested configurations. This low ranking is primarily attributed to the GPU's age and performance tier, as the GTX 1660 SUPER is an end-of-life product. The CPU, while strong, cannot compensate for the GPU's limitations at higher resolutions. The ranking indicates that while this combo can handle 1080p gaming adequately, it is far from optimal for Fivem, especially when compared to more modern hardware.

The data shows that the CPU outperforms its direct rivals in synthetic benchmarks, but this advantage does not translate into a higher combo ranking because the GPU holds the system back. The combo's position in the bottom 13% suggests that users seeking higher frame rates or higher resolutions would need to upgrade the GPU first, as the CPU is not the limiting factor in most scenarios.

FAQ

Q: Is this combo capable of 60 FPS at 1080p in Fivem?

A: Yes. The data shows 78.4 FPS at High settings and 60.2 FPS at Ultra settings at 1920x1080, so 60 FPS is achievable across all presets except the most demanding ones.

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

A: Not at playable frame rates. The best 4K result is 45.6 FPS at Low settings, with Ultra dropping to 20.7 FPS. None of the 4K presets reach 60 FPS.

Q: What is the limiting component at 1440p?

A: The GTX 1660 SUPER GPU is the bottleneck at 2560x1440. The frame rate drops from 80.4 FPS at Low to 40.1 FPS at Ultra, while the CPU has sufficient headroom to push higher frame rates if the GPU could keep up.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-13620H?

A: The i5-13400F has an average benchmark score of 25236, which is 0.1% higher than the i7-13620H's 25201 score. This puts the two CPUs at near-parity in overall performance.

Q: What is the best preset for competitive play at 1080p?

A: The Low preset at 1080p delivers 125.5 FPS, which is the highest measured frame rate. For a balance of visuals and performance, the Medium preset at 99.7 FPS is also a strong choice.

Q: Is the GPU's 6 GB VRAM sufficient for Fivem?

A: Based on the measured results, 6 GB is sufficient for 1080p High settings (78.4 FPS) and 1440p Medium (65.8 FPS), but the GPU's compute power, not VRAM, is what limits performance at higher resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the average FPS across settings is: Low 125.5, Medium 99.7, High 78.4, and Ultra 60.2. This shows a clear linear progression where each settings tier reduces performance by roughly 20-25%.

At 2560x1440, the average FPS drops to: Low 80.4, Medium 65.8, High 51.7, and Ultra 40.1. The scaling is consistent, with Ultra being 50% slower than Low.

At 3840x2160, the average FPS is: Low 45.6, Medium 33.1, High 28.2, and Ultra 20.7. The 4K results show severe GPU limitations, with even the lowest settings failing to reach 50 FPS. The gap between 1080p and 4K at the same settings is substantial: Low drops from 125.5 to 45.6 (a 64% reduction), while Ultra drops from 60.2 to 20.7 (a 66% reduction).