Fivem

The Intel Core i5-14600K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER delivers playable performance in Fivem, but the data shows a clear ceiling imposed by the graphics card as resolution increases. At 1080p, the combo is capable of strong frame rates, with the Low preset hitting 124 FPS and Medium achieving 97.5 FPS. However, the demanding nature of Fivem’s multiplayer environments means that High settings at 1080p still produce 79.4 FPS, which is respectable but shows the GPU beginning to strain. The Ultra preset at 1080p drops to 58.9 FPS, which is still technically smooth but indicates that the combination of high detail and high resolution is pushing the limits of the hardware.

Moving to 1440p, the frame rates scale down predictably. The Low preset remains fluid at 82.6 FPS, and Medium is still very usable at 66.9 FPS. The High preset at 1440p drops to 51.9 FPS, which is on the edge of what many would consider ideal for a fast-paced multiplayer game. The Ultra preset at 1440p falls to 38.5 FPS, which is noticeably less smooth and suggests that the GPU is becoming the primary bottleneck. At 4K, the picture is much more severe. The Low preset at 4K yields 46.1 FPS, which is playable but not ideal, while Medium drops to 34.6 FPS, High to 25.4 FPS, and Ultra to a stuttery 20.4 FPS. This scaling pattern is a classic sign of a GPU-limited scenario; the CPU has ample headroom, but the GTX 1660 SUPER simply cannot fill the pixel count at higher resolutions, particularly with the heavier visual settings Fivem can throw at it.

How This Combo Ranks

In the grand scheme of tested hardware configurations, this pairing sits near the bottom of the pile. The combo rank for Fivem is 1575 out of 1792 tested combos, placing it in the 88th percentile of the worst-performing setups. This is a low ranking, and it directly reflects the GPU’s limitations in this specific title. The data suggests that while the CPU is a high-end part, the overall system performance in Fivem is dragged down by the GTX 1660 SUPER, which is an older, entry-level card in the current market. The rank indicates that a significant majority of other CPU and GPU pairings tested deliver higher average frame rates in this game.

This low ranking is not a surprise given the GPU’s overall standing. The GTX 1660 SUPER holds a 55th percentile rank among all GPUs, placing it just above the median. Its average benchmark score of 14286 is nearly identical to its nearest rivals, with the AMD Radeon RX Vega 11 sitting just 0.2% behind and the Intel Iris Xe MAX Graphics also 0.2% behind. The AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT is a mere 0.7% ahead. This shows that the GTX 1660 SUPER is at the very bottom of the discrete GPU performance tier, and its performance in Fivem reflects that position. The CPU, on the other hand, is a top-tier part. The i5-14600K sits in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 49166. It is nearly tied with the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X, which is only 0.2% faster, and the Intel Core i5-14600KF, which is 0.4% faster. This massive disparity between the CPU’s high standing and the GPU’s mid-low standing is the defining characteristic of this combo.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is the limiting factor in this configuration for Fivem. The card features 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 336.0 GB/s. This memory configuration is adequate for 1080p gaming, but it becomes a significant constraint at higher resolutions where the frame buffer demand increases. The card’s boost clock of 1785 MHz and base clock of 1530 MHz are modest by modern standards, and its 1408 shading units are relatively few. The GPU’s compute capabilities, measured at 5.027 TFLOPS for FP32, are sufficient for older or less demanding titles, but Fivem’s unoptimized multiplayer code can be punishing.

The benchmark results show that the GPU’s performance ceiling is hit quickly. The difference between the Low and Ultra presets at any given resolution is stark. At 1080p, the gap between Low (124 FPS) and Ultra (58.9 FPS) is over 65 FPS, demonstrating that the card’s fill rate and shading power are easily overwhelmed by higher fidelity settings. This is further exacerbated at 4K, where even the Low preset can only muster 46.1 FPS. The data indicates that the GTX 1660 SUPER is a solid 1080p card for competitive settings, but it lacks the raw power to maintain high frame rates with enhanced visuals, especially in a demanding multiplayer environment like Fivem. The GPU’s end-of-life production status is also telling; it is an older part that is being outpaced by even its immediate rivals in synthetic benchmarks, and its real-world performance in this game confirms it is not suited for high-refresh-rate or high-resolution play.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 is the only resolution that provides consistently high frame rates across all settings. At 1080p, even the High preset achieves 79.4 FPS, while the Low preset reaches 124 FPS. At 1440p, frame rates become more variable, and at 4K, they drop below playable thresholds for most settings.

Q: How does the GTX 1660 SUPER compare to its closest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The GTX 1660 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 14286. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX Vega 11, is 0.2% slower, while the Intel Iris Xe MAX Graphics is also 0.2% slower. The AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT is 0.7% faster, and the AMD Radeon Vega 11 is 0.5% faster. This indicates a very tight cluster of low-end performance.

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-14600K a bottleneck for the GTX 1660 SUPER in this game?

A: No, the data indicates the CPU is not the limiting factor. The i5-14600K is a high-end processor with an average benchmark score of 49166, placing it in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs. Its performance is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X, which is only 0.2% faster. The frame rate drops from 1080p to 4K are indicative of a GPU bottleneck, not a CPU one.

Q: What is the performance difference between the Low and Ultra presets at 1440p?

A: At 1440p, the Low preset delivers an average of 82.6 FPS, which is quite smooth. The Ultra preset, however, drops to 38.5 FPS. This represents a significant performance hit of over 44 FPS, showing that the Ultra preset is too demanding for this GPU at this resolution.

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

A: Technically, it can run the game at 4K, but the experience will be poor. The best result at 3840x2160 is 46.1 FPS on the Low preset. The Medium preset drops to 34.6 FPS, and the High and Ultra presets are below 30 FPS, which is generally considered unplayable for a smooth experience.

Q: How does the combo's overall ranking in Fivem compare to other tested systems?

A: This specific combo ranks 1575th out of 1792 tested combinations. This puts it in the bottom 12% of all tested systems, highlighting that the GPU is holding back an otherwise powerful CPU.

Settings Recommendations

For the best balance of visual quality and performance, the Medium preset at 1920x1080 is the clear choice. This preset delivers an average of 97.5 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, while still providing a significant visual upgrade over the Low preset, which hits 124 FPS. The High preset at 1080p is also viable at 79.4 FPS, but the jump from Medium to High comes with a larger performance cost than the jump from Low to Medium, making Medium the more efficient option. At 1440p, the Medium preset is still the best option, yielding 66.9 FPS, which is acceptable, though not as fluid as at 1080p. The Low preset at 1440p (82.6 FPS) is an alternative for those who prioritize frame rate over visuals. For players with a 1080p monitor, the Ultra preset is not recommended, as it drops to 58.9 FPS, introducing potential stutter in Fivem’s busy multiplayer servers. For those with a 1440p monitor, the Ultra preset should be avoided entirely, as the 38.5 FPS result will likely feel sluggish. At 4K, only the Low preset is playable, and even then, the 46.1 FPS average is on the low side.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14600K is a powerhouse and provides more than enough processing capability for Fivem. It is a 14-core, 20-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. This level of multi-threading is far more than what the GTX 1660 SUPER can utilize, as evidenced by the fact that the frame rates scale so heavily with resolution and settings, which are primarily GPU-bound tasks. The CPU’s Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32881 and single-core score of 4642 demonstrate its immense capability, placing it in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs. In Fivem, which is often sensitive to single-thread performance, the i5-14600K’s strong single-core boost clock of 5.30 GHz ensures that it will not be the cause of frame time spikes.

The data shows that the CPU has a negligible impact on the frame rates in this specific combo. The performance differences between 1080p and 4K are almost entirely attributable to the GPU’s inability to render at higher resolutions. For example, at 1080p Low, the combo hits 124 FPS. Even if the CPU were significantly weaker, it is unlikely that this frame rate would be much higher, as the GPU is already working hard to produce those frames. The i5-14600K’s high average benchmark score of 49166, which is effectively tied with the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X and the Intel Core i5-14600KF, shows that it is a top-tier part that will not hold back any modern GPU in a game like Fivem. The only scenario where this CPU might show its limits is when paired with a much faster graphics card at lower resolutions, but in this configuration, it is the clear performance headroom that is being left on the table. The CPU is doing its job; the GTX 1660 SUPER is the component that is failing to keep up.