Fivem

Fivem with the Intel Core i5-14400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 presents a fascinating case of extreme hardware pairing. The data reveals a system where the GPU is overwhelmingly dominant, yet the performance curve across resolutions tells a more nuanced story about where the bottleneck truly lies. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS across all settings and resolutions, interpreting what the numbers mean for this specific combination.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a dramatic and consistent drop as resolution scales from 1920x1080 up to 3840x2160. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 324.6 FPS, but this falls to 254.1 FPS at 1440p Low and further to 140.6 FPS at 4K Low. This pattern is remarkably uniform across all quality presets, indicating that the rendering load is scaling predictably with pixel count. The most telling observation is the sheer magnitude of the drop: moving from 1080p to 4K at Low settings cuts performance by more than half, from 324.6 FPS down to 140.6 FPS.

What does this say about the limiting component? At 1080p, the FPS figures are so high—324.6 FPS at Low, 303 FPS at Medium, and 240.1 FPS at High—that they suggest the CPU is beginning to assert its influence. The Core i5-14400F, with its 10 cores and 16 threads, is a strong mid-range processor, but it is clearly not in the same league as the RTX 5090. The fact that 1080p Medium (303 FPS) is so much closer to 1080p Low (324.6 FPS) than it is to 1080p High (240.1 FPS) hints that the GPU is still handling the extra graphical work, but the CPU is starting to cap the maximum achievable frame rate.

At 4K, the picture changes entirely. The gap between Low (140.6 FPS), Medium (111.7 FPS), High (87.4 FPS), and Ultra (69.9 FPS) is much wider in relative terms. This widening gap is classic GPU-bound behavior—the RTX 5090's 32 GB of GDDR7 memory and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth are being fully utilized, and the frame rate is dictated entirely by the graphics card's ability to push pixels. The data strongly implies that at 1080p, the limiting component is the CPU, while at 4K, the GPU becomes the sole bottleneck, with the CPU's role diminishing significantly.

GPU Role

The RTX 5090 is a monster of a graphics card, and the data reflects its capabilities. Its 32 GB of VRAM is enormous, and in a game like Fivem, which is built on a modified version of Grand Theft Auto V's engine, this capacity is more than sufficient for any texture pack or draw distance setting. The card's boost clock of 2407 MHz and base clock of 2017 MHz are both high, but the real story is the memory subsystem: a 512-bit bus and 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth provide the raw throughput needed for high-resolution rendering.

Looking at the measured results, the GPU's role is most clearly defined at 4K. The transition from High (87.4 FPS) to Ultra (69.9 FPS) represents a 20% drop in performance, which is a direct consequence of the increased shading and texture work. This is the GPU flexing its muscles—the RTX 5090's 21760 shading units and 176 ROPs are being pushed hard, and the frame rate scales inversely with the quality preset in a way that is purely graphics-driven.

At 1080p, however, the GPU is largely underutilized. The jump from Low (324.6 FPS) to Medium (303 FPS) is only 6.6%, and from Medium to High (240.1 FPS) it's 20.8%. These smaller relative gaps at lower resolutions suggest that the GPU has headroom to spare, but it's not being given the chance to work harder because the CPU is holding it back. The data shows that the RTX 5090 is the star of the show at 4K, delivering playable frame rates even at Ultra, but at 1080p, it's waiting on the i5-14400F.

How This Combo Ranks

In the grand scheme of tested combinations, this pairing of the Intel Core i5-14400F with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 ranks 16th out of 1792 combos in Fivem. This is a stellar position, placing it in the top 1% of all tested systems. The percentile data reinforces this: the CPU sits at the 88th percentile compared to all CPUs, while the GPU is at the 94th percentile compared to all GPUs. When combined, these two components produce a system that is far above the median performance for this game.

The ranking is particularly impressive given the CPU's mid-range positioning. The i5-14400F's average benchmark score of 32508 places it in a dead heat with rivals like the Intel Core i7-12800H (32513, 0% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 (32446, 0.2% delta). Yet, when paired with the RTX 5090, it achieves a combo rank of 16. This suggests that Fivem is a game that heavily favors GPU performance, and the RTX 5090's sheer power can overcome any CPU limitations at higher resolutions.

The fact that this combo ranks so highly despite the CPU being a relative weak link speaks volumes about the game's engine. Fivem's multiplayer nature and its reliance on server-side processing mean that the GPU is often the primary determinant of frame rate, especially at higher settings. This combo's 16th place finish out of 1792 reflects the RTX 5090's dominance, but it also raises a question: how much higher could this rank if paired with a top-tier CPU?

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS achieved by this combo?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 324.6, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

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

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the combo delivers an average of 69.9 FPS, which is still playable but represents the lowest measured performance across all tested configurations.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck at 1080p?

A: The data indicates the CPU is the limiting factor at 1080p. The FPS figures are extremely high (up to 324.6), and the smaller relative drops between Low and Medium settings suggest the GPU has headroom that the CPU cannot feed.

Q: What is the combo's overall rank compared to other tested systems?

A: This combo ranks 16th out of 1792 tested combinations in Fivem, placing it in the top 1% of all systems.

Q: Does the RTX 5090's 32 GB VRAM make a difference in Fivem?

A: The data does not isolate VRAM usage, but the 32 GB capacity is more than sufficient for any settings in Fivem. The high bandwidth of 1.79 TB/s contributes to the strong 4K performance.

Q: How does the i5-14400F compare to its nearest rivals in terms of benchmark scores?

A: The i5-14400F's average benchmark score is 32508, which is essentially tied with the Intel Core i7-12800H (32513, 0% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 (32446, 0.2% delta).

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured data shows a clear hierarchy. Low settings produce an average of 324.6 FPS, which is the highest of any configuration. Medium settings follow closely at 303 FPS, a drop of 6.6%. High settings come in at 240.1 FPS, a 20.8% reduction from Medium. Ultra settings are the most demanding, yielding 185.9 FPS, which is 22.6% lower than High. These numbers indicate that even at the lowest settings, the system is producing frame rates far beyond what most monitors can display, and the scaling between presets is relatively modest.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance drops are more pronounced. Low settings average 254.1 FPS, which is 21.7% lower than the 1080p Low result. Medium settings produce 197.8 FPS, a 22.1% drop from 1440p Low. High settings average 156.9 FPS, a 20.7% reduction from Medium. Ultra settings yield 119.6 FPS, which is 23.8% lower than High. The pattern here is consistent: each preset step costs roughly 20-24% of performance, and the resolution jump from 1080p to 1440p costs approximately 22% at each settings level.

At 3840x2160, the system is clearly GPU-bound. Low settings average 140.6 FPS, which is 44.7% lower than the 1440p Low result. Medium settings produce 111.7 FPS, a 20.6% drop from Low. High settings average 87.4 FPS, a 21.8% reduction from Medium. Ultra settings are the heaviest load, yielding 69.9 FPS, which is 20.0% lower than High. The resolution jump from 1440p to 4K costs roughly 45% of performance, a much larger penalty than the 22% seen when going from 1080p to 1440p.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14400F is a 10-core, 16-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture. Its base clock of 2.50 GHz and boost clock of 4.70 GHz are respectable figures, and its 20 MB of shared L3 cache provides ample fast memory for game data. In Fivem, a game that is heavily dependent on single-thread performance for server communication and game logic, the CPU's 4.70 GHz boost clock is critical.

The benchmark data shows the i5-14400F achieves a PassMark single-thread score of 3723 and a multi-thread score of 25783. These are strong numbers, placing it at the 88th percentile of all CPUs. However, when compared to its nearest rivals, the performance is nearly identical: the Intel Core i7-12800H scores 32513 (0% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 scores 32446 (0.2% delta). This means the CPU is not a differentiator in this combo—it's a solid, average performer that won't hold back the GPU at higher resolutions.

At 1080p, the CPU's role becomes more apparent. The fact that 1080p Low (324.6 FPS) and 1080p Medium (303 FPS) are so close suggests the CPU is reaching its limit. The data implies that the i5-14400F can sustain frame rates up to around 300 FPS, but beyond that, it becomes the bottleneck. At 4K, however, the CPU's influence wanes, and the GPU takes over as the sole performance driver.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance on which settings preset offers the best experience. At 4K, the choice is between High (87.4 FPS) and Ultra (69.9 FPS). For most players, High is the sweet spot—it delivers a smooth, playable frame rate above 60 FPS while still maintaining high visual quality. Ultra offers marginal visual improvements but at a 20% performance cost, which may not be worth it for the average player.

At 1440p, the options are more varied. Medium (197.8 FPS) and High (156.9 FPS) both provide excellent frame rates that far exceed typical 144Hz monitor refresh rates. Ultra (119.6 FPS) is also viable, but it's approaching the threshold where frame rates might dip below 120 FPS in demanding scenes. For competitive play, Low (254.1 FPS) is the obvious choice, but for most users, High offers the best balance of visual fidelity and performance.

At 1080p, the situation is unusual because the CPU is the limiting factor. Low (324.6 FPS), Medium (303 FPS), and High (240.1 FPS) all produce frame rates well above 240 FPS, making them all viable for esports-level play. Ultra (185.9 FPS) is the only preset that drops below 200 FPS, but it's still more than sufficient for any high-refresh-rate display. Given the CPU bottleneck, the recommendation is to use High settings, which provides the best visual quality without sacrificing meaningful performance. The data shows that the system is so powerful at 1080p that even the most demanding preset yields frame rates that most players will never fully utilize.