Fivem

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS for this combo at 1920x1080 on Ultra settings?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti delivers an average of 79.3 FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings in Fivem, which is below the 100 FPS threshold often considered smooth for multiplayer titles.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600K has an average benchmark score of 49166, placing it 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X (49062) and 1% ahead of the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H (48698). It trails the Intel Core i5-14600KF by 0.4% (49367) and the AMD EPYC 4345P by 0.9% (49595).

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all tested graphics cards?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti sits in the 69th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 25120. Its closest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6700M, scores 25180, a margin of -0.2%.

Q: Which resolution provides the highest average FPS for this combination?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 157.1 at 1920x1080 with Low settings. At 2560x1440, the maximum average is 102.8 FPS (Low), and at 3840x2160, the maximum average is 57.6 FPS (Low).

Q: Does the CPU's multi-threaded performance stand out relative to its peers?

A: In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Intel Core i5-14600K scores 32881, and in Geekbench multi-core it scores 15846. The CPU's overall percentile of 93 indicates it outpaces the vast majority of processors in the database.

Q: What is the GPU's memory bandwidth and how does it affect high-resolution play?

A: The RTX 3060 Ti has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 448.0 GB/s bandwidth. The data shows a steep drop at 3840x2160 Ultra (30 FPS average), suggesting memory capacity or bandwidth becomes a limiting factor at 4K.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on the Ampere architecture with a GA104 chip manufactured on Samsung's 8 nm process. It contains 4864 shading units, 152 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output units, alongside 38 ray tracing cores and 152 tensor cores. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1410 MHz and a boost clock of 1665 MHz, with memory running at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective). Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory across a 256-bit bus yields a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s.

In Fivem, the GPU's role becomes increasingly pronounced as resolution climbs. At 1920x1080, the difference between Low and Ultra settings is 77.8 FPS (157.1 vs. 79.3), a 49.5% reduction. At 2560x1440, the same settings swing produces a 54.2 FPS gap (102.8 vs. 48.6), or 52.7%. At 3840x2160, the gap narrows to 27.6 FPS (57.6 vs. 30.0), a 47.9% drop, but the absolute numbers are much lower. This pattern indicates that while the RTX 3060 Ti can push high frame rates at 1080p and solid numbers at 1440p, it struggles to maintain playable performance at 4K, especially under Ultra presets.

The GPU's benchmark scores reinforce this positioning. It achieves a Passmark G3D score of 20349 and a Geekbench OpenCL score of 109075. Its percentile rank of 69 places it in the upper-mid tier of all GPUs, and its nearest rivals—the AMD Radeon RX 6700M (25180, -0.2%), AMD Radeon RX 6600 (25235, -0.5%), and AMD Radeon 890M (25246, -0.5%)—are all within a single percentage point in average score. This suggests the RTX 3060 Ti is competitively positioned but not dominant in its class. For Fivem, the data shows that the GPU handles 1080p and 1440p well but hits a wall at 2160p, where even Low settings only produce 57.6 FPS average.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14600K is a 14-core, 20-thread processor from the Core 14th Gen series, based on Raptor Lake architecture (Raptor Lake-R codename) on Intel's 10 nm process. It has a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, with a 125 W TDP. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. It supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, and it is unlocked for overclocking.

In Fivem, the CPU's contribution is most visible at lower resolutions and settings where the GPU is less stressed. At 1920x1080 Low, the combo achieves 157.1 FPS average, which is 54.6% higher than the 101.7 FPS at High settings. This spread suggests that at lower graphical loads, the i5-14600K's 20 threads and high boost clock are sufficient to feed the RTX 3060 Ti effectively. The CPU's single-thread performance is strong, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4642 and a Geekbench single-core score of 2803, both of which are critical for multiplayer games that often rely on a few heavily loaded threads.

The CPU's multi-core results are equally robust: Cinebench R23 multi-core scores 32881, Cinebench R20 multi-core scores 13810, and Geekbench multi-core scores 15846. Its Passmark multithread score of 38682 and Passmark single-thread score of 4270 further illustrate a balanced profile. The CPU's percentile rank of 93 among all processors is notable—it outperforms the vast majority of CPUs in the database. When compared to its nearest rivals, the i5-14600K is essentially tied with the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X (delta of 0.2%) and the Intel Core i5-14600KF (-0.4%), while trailing the AMD EPYC 4345P by 0.9%. This indicates that the CPU is not a bottleneck in Fivem; rather, the GPU becomes the limiting factor as resolution and settings increase.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1920x1080, the Medium preset delivers 123.6 FPS average, which is 55.8% higher than Ultra (79.3 FPS) and 21.3% higher than High (101.7 FPS). For competitive multiplayer play, Low at 157.1 FPS offers the highest headroom, but Medium provides a strong balance between visual quality and performance, exceeding 120 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset yields 83.9 FPS average, which is 72.6% higher than Ultra (48.6 FPS) and 23.6% higher than High (67.9 FPS). Low settings push to 102.8 FPS, crossing the 100 FPS mark. For a smooth 1440p experience, Medium is the best choice if 60+ FPS is the target, while Low is preferable for higher refresh rate monitors. Ultra is not recommended here, as it drops below 50 FPS.

At 3840x2160, no preset reaches 60 FPS. Low yields 57.6 FPS average, Medium 48.7 FPS, High 35.8 FPS, and Ultra 30.0 FPS. For 4K gaming, Low is the only viable option for near-60 FPS gameplay, but even that is marginal. Users prioritizing 4K should consider lowering resolution or accepting sub-60 FPS performance. The data clearly shows that the sweet spot for this combo is 1920x1080 Medium or 2560x1440 Low/Medium, depending on whether visual fidelity or frame rate is the priority.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-14600K + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti combination ranks 1265 out of 1792 tested combos in Fivem, placing it in the 70.5th percentile of all combinations. This rank reflects a mid-tier position among the database's tested systems. The CPU's strong 93rd percentile and the GPU's 69th percentile suggest that the combo's overall ranking is dragged down by the GPU's more modest standing.

The ranking indicates that while the CPU is excellent, the GPU limits the combo's ability to reach the top tiers. In Fivem, a multiplayer title that can be CPU-sensitive at lower settings, the i5-14600K's 14 cores and 5.30 GHz boost clock help maintain high frame rates at 1080p, but the RTX 3060 Ti's 8 GB VRAM and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth become constraints at higher resolutions. The combo's rank of 1265 out of 1792 suggests that many other pairings achieve better overall performance, likely featuring more powerful GPUs. However, for users targeting 1080p or 1440p gaming, this rank does not fully reflect the playable experience, as the measured FPS at those resolutions is generally strong.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers the following average FPS across presets: Low produces 157.1 FPS, Medium produces 123.6 FPS, High produces 101.7 FPS, and Ultra produces 79.3 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra is a 49.5% reduction in frame rate, which is significant but expected. The step from Medium to High costs 21.9 FPS (17.7%), while High to Ultra costs 22.4 FPS (22.0%). This resolution is clearly the strongest for this combo, with even Ultra surpassing 75 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the average FPS figures are: Low 102.8, Medium 83.9, High 67.9, and Ultra 48.6. The drop from Low to Ultra is 54.2 FPS (52.7%). The Medium preset maintains 83.9 FPS, which is above 60 FPS, while High falls below 70 FPS. Ultra dips below 50 FPS, making it less suitable for smooth gameplay. The 1440p results show a 34.6% reduction in FPS compared to 1080p at the same settings (e.g., Low 157.1 vs. 102.8), highlighting the GPU's bandwidth limitations.

At 3840x2160, the average FPS is: Low 57.6, Medium 48.7, High 35.8, and Ultra 30.0. The scaling from Low to Ultra is a 47.9% drop. Only Low approaches 60 FPS, and every other preset falls below 50 FPS. The 4K results are 63.3% lower than 1080p at Low settings (57.6 vs. 157.1), demonstrating that the RTX 3060 Ti is not well-suited for 4K gaming in Fivem. Across all resolutions, the pattern is consistent: the combo performs admirably at 1080p, acceptably at 1440p with reduced settings, and poorly at 4K, where only Low settings are remotely playable.