Fivem

Fivem is a demanding multiplayer modification, and the data for the Intel Core i5-14600K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti shows a clear performance hierarchy. At 1080p, the combination delivers high frame rates, but the experience degrades significantly at higher resolutions, indicating that the GTX 1080 Ti becomes the primary bottleneck as pixel count increases. The measured results show a playable setup for competitive 1080p gaming, but a challenging one for 4K enthusiasts.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and reveals a system that is heavily dependent on resolution. At the High preset, the average frame rate falls from 113 FPS at 1920x1080 to 75 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of 38 FPS. Moving to 3840x2160, the average plummets to 41 FPS, which is a 72 FPS drop from the 1080p result. This represents a 64% loss in average frame rate from 1080p to 4K, demonstrating that the GPU is the limiting factor.

The scaling pattern is consistent across all settings. With Low settings, the 1080p average of 180 FPS drops to 118 FPS at 1440p and then to 66 FPS at 4K. The Medium preset shows a similar trend, starting at 142 FPS at 1080p, falling to 93 FPS at 1440p, and reaching 52 FPS at 4K. Even the Ultra preset, which is the most demanding, sees a drop from 88 FPS at 1080p to 58 FPS at 1440p, and finally to 32 FPS at 4K.

This data strongly suggests that the CPU, the Intel Core i5-14600K, is not the limiting factor at lower resolutions. The i5-14600K has a high single-threaded performance, evidenced by a Passmark single-thread score of 4270, which is sufficient to push high frame rates at 1080p. The frame rate drops are so pronounced that they can only be attributed to the GPU's rendering capabilities. The GTX 1080 Ti, while a capable card in its generation, has a Passmark G3D score of 18600 and sits in the 58th percentile of all GPUs, which is not enough to maintain high FPS at 4K in this specific workload. The benchmark results indicate that for a smooth 4K experience, the GPU would need to be significantly more powerful.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to play Fivem with this CPU and GPU combo?

A: Based on the measured data, 1920x1080 is the only resolution where all presets achieve an average frame rate above 88 FPS. The Low preset achieves 180 FPS, Medium hits 142 FPS, and High reaches 113 FPS, making 1080p the optimal target for high refresh rate monitors.

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-14600K bottlenecking the GTX 1080 Ti in Fivem?

A: The data suggests that the CPU is not the primary bottleneck. The frame rate drops significantly from 1080p to 4K across all settings. For example, the High preset drops from 113 FPS at 1080p to 41 FPS at 4K. This massive decrease indicates the GPU is struggling with the increased resolution, not the CPU.

Q: Can this system handle 1440p gaming in Fivem?

A: Yes, but with caveats. At 2560x1440, the High preset averages 75 FPS, and the Medium preset averages 93 FPS. These are playable frame rates. However, the Ultra preset drops to 58 FPS, which may not be smooth enough for some players.

Q: How does the GTX 1080 Ti's performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The GTX 1080 Ti has an average benchmark score of 15548. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon R9 M380, scores 15521, a negligible difference of 0.2%. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 scores 15290, which is 1.7% lower. This indicates that the GTX 1080 Ti is positioned right at the performance level of these cards in general benchmarks.

Q: What is the impact of the GPU's VRAM on Fivem performance?

A: The GTX 1080 Ti has 11 GB of GDDR5X memory with a bandwidth of 484.4 GB/s. This is a substantial amount of memory. While the data does not directly measure VRAM usage, the significant frame rate drop at 4K suggests that the GPU's processing power, rather than its memory capacity, is the limiting factor.

Q: Is the Ultra preset usable at any resolution?

A: The Ultra preset is only viable at 1080p, where it achieves an average of 88 FPS. At 1440p, the average drops to 58 FPS, and at 4K, it falls to 32 FPS. For a consistent experience, users should stick to lower presets at higher resolutions.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is the decisive component in this pairing for Fivem. Its specifications, while dated, are still relevant. The card features a base clock of 1481 MHz and a boost clock of 1582 MHz. It has 3584 shading units and 88 ROPs, which handle the pixel processing. The memory subsystem includes 11 GB of GDDR5X on a 352-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 484.4 GB/s.

The benchmark results show that this GPU is the primary determinant of frame rates, especially at higher resolutions. At 4K with the Ultra preset, the average FPS is only 32, which is not a smooth gaming experience. Even with Low settings at 4K, the average is 66 FPS. This indicates that the GPU's raw compute power, measured at 11.34 TFLOPS, is insufficient for 4K in Fivem.

The GPU's percentile rank of 58 among all GPUs, and its average benchmark score of 15548, place it in the mid-range tier. Its performance is tightly clustered with rivals like the AMD Radeon Pro W5500 (15679, -0.8%) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 (15290, 1.7%). This means that users can expect performance typical of this tier. The 11 GB VRAM is a strong asset, but the data shows that the GPU's processing power is the limiting factor in Fivem, as frame rates scale inversely with resolution. The card's DirectX 12 support (12_1) and Vulkan 1.4 support are present, but the game's performance is still bounded by the card's aging architecture.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides a clear guide for optimal settings. At 1920x1080, the High preset is the best choice for a balanced experience, delivering 113 FPS average. The Medium preset offers 142 FPS, which is better for high-refresh-rate displays, but the visual fidelity is lower. The Low preset at 180 FPS is only for competitive play where frame rate is paramount. The Ultra preset at 88 FPS is playable but may not hold a stable 90+ FPS in busy multiplayer scenarios.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset provides the best balance with an average of 93 FPS. The High preset is also acceptable at 75 FPS, but users sensitive to frame drops may prefer Medium. The Low preset at 118 FPS is the smoothest option, while Ultra at 58 FPS is not recommended for a consistent experience.

At 3840x2160, only the Low preset achieves a playable average of 66 FPS. The Medium preset falls to 52 FPS, and High drops to 41 FPS. The Ultra preset at 32 FPS is not viable for gameplay. For 4K, users must accept significant visual compromises to maintain a reasonable frame rate.

The recommendation is to prioritize 1080p with High settings for the best visual-to-performance ratio. For 1440p, Medium settings are the sweet spot. For 4K, only Low settings are recommended.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-14600K and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti combination ranks 2080 out of 3707 tested combos in Fivem. This places it in the 56th percentile of all tested systems. This is a mid-pack ranking, indicating that while the setup is not top-tier, it outperforms a significant portion of other configurations.

This ranking is likely influenced by the GPU's age. The CPU is a high performer, sitting in the 90th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 48618. Its nearest rival, the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H, scores 48698, a -0.2% difference. This shows the CPU is not the weak link. The GPU, however, is in the 58th percentile, which drags the overall combo ranking down.

The gap between the CPU's high ranking and the GPU's mid-tier ranking suggests an imbalance. The system is well-equipped to handle CPU-intensive tasks, but it is held back by the GPU in graphics-heavy scenarios like Fivem at high resolutions. Users with this combo should consider the GPU the limiting factor for this game.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following is a detailed breakdown of the average FPS measured for each resolution and settings preset.

1920x1080

• Low: 180 FPS average.
• Medium: 142 FPS average, with a minimum of 121 FPS and a maximum of 163 FPS.
• High: 113 FPS average.
• Ultra: 88 FPS average.

2560x1440

• Low: 118 FPS average.
• Medium: 93 FPS average, with a minimum of 79 FPS and a maximum of 107 FPS.
• High: 75 FPS average.
• Ultra: 58 FPS average.

3840x2160

• Low: 66 FPS average.
• Medium: 52 FPS average, with a minimum of 44 FPS and a maximum of 60 FPS.
• High: 41 FPS average.
• Ultra: 32 FPS average.

The data shows a consistent pattern across all presets: the average FPS decreases as resolution increases. The difference between the Low and Ultra presets is also consistent, with Ultra being roughly half the FPS of Low at the same resolution. For example, at 1440p, Low averages 118 FPS while Ultra averages 58 FPS. This highlights the significant GPU load increase from the Ultra preset. The Medium preset offers a middle ground, with recorded minimums that show the frame pacing is stable. The minimum FPS values are always lower than the average, which is expected in a multiplayer game with dynamic scenes.