Fivem

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Fivem with this Intel Core i5-14600K and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 combination reveals a steep performance curve as resolution increases. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo produces 76.4 FPS, which drops to 51.5 FPS at 1440p and further to 31 FPS at 4K. This represents a 32.6% decline from 1080p to 1440p and a 59.4% decline from 1080p to 4K, indicating that the GTX 1650 becomes the dominant limiting factor at higher resolutions.

The pattern holds across all settings presets. At High settings, the frame rate falls from 48.5 FPS at 1080p to 33 FPS at 1440p (a 32% drop) and then to 16.5 FPS at 4K (a 66% drop from 1080p). The scaling between 1440p and 4K is particularly punishing, with the High preset losing half its frame rate. This suggests that the 4 GB VRAM buffer and 128.1 GB/s memory bandwidth of the GTX 1650 are simply insufficient for 4K rendering in Fivem, regardless of the CPU's capability.

At Medium settings, the progression is 58.6 FPS at 1080p, 39.6 FPS at 1440p, and 24.8 FPS at 4K. The gap between 1080p and 1440p is 19 FPS, while the gap between 1440p and 4K is 14.8 FPS. This relatively consistent scaling suggests that at Medium settings, the GPU is being pushed proportionally across resolutions. The Ultra preset shows the most severe degradation, with 39.2 FPS at 1080p falling to 26.3 FPS at 1440p and finally 14.2 FPS at 4K — the latter being barely playable.

The data indicates that this combination is only viable at 1080p for smooth gameplay. The 4K results, ranging from 14.2 to 31 FPS depending on settings, are below acceptable playability thresholds. The 1440p results sit in a marginal zone where Low settings (51.5 FPS) are playable but higher presets fall short. The limiting component at higher resolutions is clearly the GPU, as the CPU's strong single-thread performance cannot compensate for the graphics card's memory and compute limitations.

Settings Recommendations

Examining the measured rows, the optimal experience for this combo is at 1080p with Low settings, delivering 76.4 FPS. This is the only preset-resolution combination that exceeds 60 FPS, providing headroom for the unpredictable frame time spikes common in multiplayer scenarios. The next best option is 1080p Medium at 58.6 FPS, which stays within striking distance of 60 FPS while offering improved visual quality.

For users who prioritize visual fidelity over raw frame rate, 1080p High at 48.5 FPS is a reasonable compromise. The jump from Medium to High costs 10.1 FPS (17.2% reduction), which may be acceptable for those with adaptive sync displays. However, 1080p Ultra at 39.2 FPS represents a significant drop that undermines the smoothness of gameplay, especially in fast-paced multiplayer interactions where Fivem's server-side scripting can introduce additional latency.

At 1440p, the only viable setting is Low, producing 51.5 FPS. Medium at 1440p drops to 39.6 FPS, which is below the threshold for comfortable gaming. High and Ultra at 1440p (33 and 26.3 FPS respectively) are not recommended. At 4K, even Low settings only yield 31 FPS, making this resolution impractical for this hardware combination.

The benchmark data suggests that users should stick to 1080p for the best balance of visual quality and performance. The GTX 1650's 4 GB VRAM is a limiting factor at higher settings, as Fivem's asset streaming can quickly consume memory. The measured results show that the Low preset at 1080p provides nearly double the frame rate of 4K Low, emphasizing that resolution scaling is the primary lever for achieving playable performance with this GPU.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14600K brings substantial processing power to this combo, with 14 cores and 20 threads running at a base clock of 3.50 GHz and boost clock of 5.30 GHz. This Raptor Lake architecture chip, built on Intel's 10 nm process, demonstrates strong synthetic performance with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32881 and single-core score of 4642. The Geekbench scores of 15846 multi-core and 2803 single-core further confirm its capability.

In Fivem, which is known for being CPU-intensive due to its large player counts and script-heavy nature, the i5-14600K's performance is likely sufficient to avoid bottlenecking the GTX 1650 at most settings. The CPU's 24 MB of shared L3 cache and 2 MB per-core L2 cache help maintain smooth frame delivery in complex scenes. The PassMark single-thread score of 4270 indicates strong per-core performance, which is crucial for Fivem's often single-threaded game logic.

However, the benchmark results show that the GPU becomes the limiting factor as resolution increases. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 76.4 FPS, which suggests the CPU can push higher frame rates if the GPU allowed. The fact that 4K Low only reaches 31 FPS, despite the CPU having ample headroom, confirms that the i5-14600K is not the bottleneck in this configuration. The CPU's 93rd percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 49166, places it in the top tier of processors, far exceeding what the GTX 1650 can utilize in gaming workloads.

The CPU's nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks include the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X with a deltaPct of 0.2% and the Intel Core i5-14600KF at -0.4%, showing that the i5-14600K is competitively positioned. This processing power ensures that frame time consistency is maintained, even if the absolute FPS is limited by the GPU. For users who might upgrade the GPU later, the CPU has substantial headroom to support higher frame rates.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of Intel Core i5-14600K and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 ranks 1685 out of 1792 tested combos in Fivem, placing it in the bottom 6% of configurations. This low ranking is primarily attributable to the GPU's modest capabilities, as the CPU is a top-tier performer. The rank reflects the overall gaming experience, where the GTX 1650's 4 GB VRAM and 2.984 TFLOPS FP32 performance limit the combo to lower resolutions and settings.

The GPU's percentile ranking of 43 among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 8713, places it in the lower half of graphics cards. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile at -0.4% deltaPct and the AMD Radeon 550X at -0.4%, indicating that the GTX 1650 is at the boundary of entry-level performance. The Quadro P2200 at 0.5% deltaPct shows that the GTX 1650 sits in a narrow performance band.

The combination of a high-end CPU with an entry-level GPU creates an imbalanced system that underperforms in GPU-bound scenarios. The combo rank of 1685 out of 1792 suggests that most other tested configurations deliver better Fivem performance. This ranking should be interpreted as a warning that the GTX 1650 is the limiting factor, and users seeking better Fivem performance would need to upgrade the GPU to move up significantly in the rankings.

The data shows that while the CPU contributes positively to the combo's potential, the GPU's constraints dominate the gaming experience. The rank of 1685 is not a reflection of the CPU's capability but rather proof of how heavily Fivem's performance depends on graphics processing power at playable settings. Users with this combo should focus on the 1080p Low or Medium settings to maximize their experience within the hardware's limitations.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 is the decisive component in this combo's Fivem performance. With 4 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 128-bit bus providing 128.1 GB/s bandwidth, the GPU is constrained in both capacity and throughput. Its boost clock of 1665 MHz and 896 shading units deliver 2.984 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, which is modest by modern standards. The 75 W TDP and lack of power connectors indicate its entry-level positioning.

The GPU's benchmark results show a PassMark G3D score of 7880 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 305, placing it in the 43rd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals in synthetic tests are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile (deltaPct -0.4%) and AMD Radeon 550X (deltaPct -0.4%), confirming its position at the lower end of the performance spectrum. The Quadro P2200 at 0.5% deltaPct shows that even professional workstation cards outperform it.

In Fivem, the GTX 1650's 4 GB VRAM is particularly problematic at higher settings and resolutions. The measured FPS data shows that at 4K Ultra, the combo only achieves 14.2 FPS, likely due to VRAM exhaustion and memory bandwidth limitations. The 128.1 GB/s bandwidth is insufficient for 4K texture streaming, causing significant frame rate drops. Even at 1080p Ultra, the GPU struggles at 39.2 FPS, indicating that the card is not designed for high-fidelity gaming.

The GPU's architecture, based on TU117 with 4,700 million transistors on TSMC's 12 nm process, is dated but functional. The 56 TMUs and 32 ROPs provide adequate pixel throughput for 1080p gaming. The GPU's DirectX 12 (12_1) and Vulkan 1.4 support ensure compatibility with modern APIs, though its performance in these APIs is limited. The PassMark DirectX 11 score of 58 versus DirectX 12 score of 35 suggests that the card performs better in older APIs, which aligns with Fivem's rendering engine.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of this combo's Fivem performance across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the results are: Low 76.4 FPS, Medium 58.6 FPS, High 48.5 FPS, and Ultra 39.2 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a 48.7% reduction in frame rate, with each settings tier costing approximately 10-18 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the performance drops significantly: Low 51.5 FPS, Medium 39.6 FPS, High 33 FPS, and Ultra 26.3 FPS. The Low preset at 1440p is the only setting that approaches playability, while Ultra at 1440p is 40% slower than Low at 1080p. The 1440p results show that the GTX 1650 cannot maintain 60 FPS at any settings level.

At 3840x2160, the results are marginal: Low 31 FPS, Medium 24.8 FPS, High 16.5 FPS, and Ultra 14.2 FPS. The 4K Low result is less than half the 1080p Low result, demonstrating the resolution's heavy toll on the GPU. The gap between 4K Medium and 4K Low is 6.2 FPS, while the gap between 4K High and 4K Medium is 8.3 FPS, showing that settings have a proportionally larger impact at 4K.

The complete dataset reveals that this combo's best-case scenario is 76.4 FPS at 1080p Low, and its worst-case is 14.2 FPS at 4K Ultra. The median performance across all 12 measured configurations is approximately 37.9 FPS, indicating that most settings combinations fall below the 60 FPS threshold. The data confirms that 1080p is the only resolution where this combo can deliver acceptable performance, and even then, only at Low or Medium settings. The GTX 1650's limitations are the primary constraint, with the i5-14600K providing ample CPU headroom that goes unused in most scenarios.