Fivem

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured data for Fivem shows a clear, predictable scaling pattern as resolution climbs, but the magnitude of the drop tells a specific story about which component constrains performance. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo of Intel Core i5-14600K and AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX delivers 304.2 FPS average. Moving to 1440p drops that to 201.1 FPS, and at 4K it falls further to 110.8 FPS. That is a 63.6% reduction from 1080p to 4K at Low settings, indicating the GPU becomes progressively more dominant as the pixel count rises.

However, the pattern changes with heavier settings. At Ultra, the 1080p result is 146.1 FPS, 1440p yields 99 FPS, and 4K drops to 53.4 FPS. The percentage loss from 1080p to 4K at Ultra is 63.4%, nearly identical to Low. This consistency across settings suggests that resolution scaling is largely independent of the visual preset — the limiting factor shifts smoothly from CPU-bound at 1080p to GPU-bound at 4K, but the ratio remains stable.

The gap between Low and Ultra at each resolution is telling. At 1080p, Low beats Ultra by 158.1 FPS (304.2 vs. 146.1). At 4K, that same gap shrinks to 57.4 FPS (110.8 vs. 53.4). This compression at higher resolutions confirms that the GPU is the bottleneck at 4K, while the CPU has more headroom to exploit at 1080p. The data indicates a balanced configuration where neither component fully saturates the other until 4K Ultra, where the 53.4 FPS figure shows the GPU carrying the heaviest load.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core i5-14600K brings 14 cores and 20 threads from the Raptor Lake architecture, with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and boost clock of 5.30 GHz. This combination of high single-thread boost and substantial multi-thread capacity aligns well with Fivem's mixed workload — multiplayer servers often demand both strong per-core performance for game logic and enough threads for background tasks.

Benchmark data supports this. The Cinebench R23 single-core score is 4642, while multi-core reaches 32881. The Geekbench single-core result of 2803 and multi-core of 15846 further illustrate the CPU's balanced profile. In Fivem, where the 1080p Low result reaches 304.2 FPS, the CPU's single-thread strength is clearly sufficient to avoid becoming a bottleneck at lower resolutions. The PassMark single-thread score of 4270 reinforces this capability.

The CPU's 24 MB of shared L3 cache and 2 MB per-core L2 cache contribute to its responsiveness in game scenarios. The 125 W TDP with an unlocked multiplier means the chip can sustain high clocks under load, which matters for maintaining frame rates in crowded Fivem servers. The 93rd percentile ranking versus all CPUs places it in the top tier, and its nearest rivals — the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X at 0.2% delta and Intel Core i5-14600KF at -0.4% — show it sits within a tight performance cluster. The data suggests the CPU is not the limiting factor at 1080p, where the 304.2 FPS Low result is far above typical display refresh rates.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX is a massive GPU with 24 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 384-bit bus, yielding 960.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its RDNA 3.0 architecture, built on a 5 nm process at TSMC, includes 6144 shading units, 384 TMUs, and 192 ROPs. The boost clock of 2498 MHz and game clock of 2365 MHz drive a pixel rate of 479.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 959.2 GTexel/s.

For Fivem, the 24 GB VRAM is more than sufficient even at 4K Ultra, where the measured 53.4 FPS shows the GPU working hard but not running out of memory. The bandwidth of 960.0 GB/s ensures texture streaming and asset loading in multiplayer environments do not create stutter. The GPU's 85th percentile versus all GPUs places it in the upper tier, with nearest rivals including the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti at -2% delta and the RTX 4090 Mobile at 0.8% delta.

The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K — from 110.8 to 53.4 FPS — demonstrates the GPU's raw compute capacity. At 1080p Low, the 304.2 FPS result is likely CPU-limited, because the GPU can push far higher frame rates when unconstrained. The PassMark G3D score of 31238 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6841 confirm strong general-purpose graphics performance. The 61.39 TFLOPS FP32 throughput gives this card headroom for high-refresh gaming at 1440p, where it achieves 201.1 FPS on Low and 156.4 FPS on Medium.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This specific pairing of Intel Core i5-14600K and AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX ranks 237th out of 1792 tested combos in Fivem. That places it in the top 13.2% of all configurations tested, which is a strong showing for a mainstream i5 paired with a flagship-tier GPU. The rank is determined by measured FPS across all resolutions and settings, not by theoretical specs.

The data shows this combo outperforms the majority of tested systems, but it is not at the very top. The 237th rank suggests there are 236 combinations that achieve higher average FPS in Fivem, likely featuring even more powerful CPUs or GPUs. However, given the GPU's 85th percentile and CPU's 93rd percentile, the combo is well-balanced — neither component drags the other down significantly.

In practical terms, the combo's 304.2 FPS at 1080p Low and 146.1 FPS at 1080p Ultra put it in the high-refresh territory. The 1440p Medium result of 156.4 FPS is particularly strong for competitive play, while 4K Ultra at 53.4 FPS is playable but not ideal for high-refresh displays. The rank reflects this versatility — the combo handles most scenarios well, with the GPU becoming the limiting factor only at 4K Ultra.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured FPS data, the Medium preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance across all resolutions. At 1080p, Medium delivers 240.2 FPS, which is 63.9 FPS below Low's 304.2 but 94.1 FPS above Ultra's 146.1. The jump from Medium to Ultra costs 94.1 FPS at 1080p, a substantial penalty for marginal visual gains.

At 1440p, Medium achieves 156.4 FPS, which is well above the 144 Hz refresh threshold for most gaming monitors. Ultra drops to 99 FPS, still playable but not ideal for competitive scenarios. The 4K Medium result of 85.8 FPS is notable — it is the only 4K preset above 60 FPS besides Low's 110.8. For 4K users, Medium provides a smooth experience, while Ultra at 53.4 FPS risks dipping below 60 FPS in demanding multiplayer moments.

High settings offer an alternative: 189.8 FPS at 1080p, 126.8 FPS at 1440p, and 68.5 FPS at 4K. These figures are respectable but Medium consistently delivers higher frame rates with presumably similar visual fidelity. The data strongly suggests Medium as the default recommendation, with High as a secondary option for users prioritizing visual quality over raw FPS. Ultra should be reserved for 1080p displays where 146.1 FPS remains playable.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

1080p (1920x1080):

• Low: 304.2 FPS average
• Medium: 240.2 FPS average
• High: 189.8 FPS average
• Ultra: 146.1 FPS average

1440p (2560x1440):

• Low: 201.1 FPS average
• Medium: 156.4 FPS average
• High: 126.8 FPS average
• Ultra: 99 FPS average

4K (3840x2160):

• Low: 110.8 FPS average
• Medium: 85.8 FPS average
• High: 68.5 FPS average
• Ultra: 53.4 FPS average

The progression from Low to Ultra at each resolution shows a consistent step-down: at 1080p, each preset tier costs roughly 50-60 FPS; at 1440p, the steps are approximately 45-55 FPS; at 4K, the steps narrow to about 15-25 FPS. This narrowing at 4K confirms the GPU-bound nature of higher resolutions. The 1080p Low result of 304.2 FPS is the peak measured performance, while 4K Ultra at 53.4 FPS is the lowest. The spread from best to worst is 250.8 FPS, illustrating the wide operating range of this combo.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest FPS this combo achieves in Fivem?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 304.2 at 1080p with Low settings.

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

A: Yes, at 4K it achieves 110.8 FPS on Low, 85.8 on Medium, 68.5 on High, and 53.4 on Ultra, making Medium the recommended 4K preset.

Q: How does this combo rank against other tested configurations?

A: It ranks 237th out of 1792 tested combos, placing it in the top 13.2% of all systems tested for Fivem.

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

A: At 1080p Low, the 304.2 FPS result suggests the CPU is near its limit, as the GPU could likely push higher frame rates if unconstrained.

Q: What is the best preset for competitive play at 1440p?

A: Medium at 1440p delivers 156.4 FPS, which is well above 144 Hz refresh rates and provides a smooth competitive experience.

Q: Does the 24 GB VRAM matter for Fivem?

A: The 24 GB VRAM is more than sufficient for Fivem at any resolution, with the GPU's 960.0 GB/s bandwidth ensuring consistent texture streaming in multiplayer scenarios.