Fivem

Fivem is a notoriously demanding multiplayer modification, and the data shows that the Intel Core i5-14600KF and AMD Radeon RX 9060 combination delivers a highly playable experience at 1080p and 1440p, but struggles to maintain fluid frame rates at 4K. The benchmark results indicate that the RX 9060 is the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions, while the i5-14600KF provides ample headroom to push high frame rates at lower settings. This pairing ranks 1714th out of 3005 tested combinations in this game, placing it in the upper-middle tier of all possible hardware configs, with the CPU sitting in the 90th percentile of all processors and the GPU in the 59th percentile of all graphics cards.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a steep performance drop as resolution increases, confirming that the AMD Radeon RX 9060 becomes the bottleneck at higher pixel counts. At 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves 175 FPS average, which drops to 115 FPS at 1440p and further to 64 FPS at 4K. This represents a 34% reduction from 1080p to 1440p and a 63% reduction from 1440p to 4K, showing that the GPU's rendering load scales dramatically with resolution. The pattern is consistent across all settings presets, with the gap between 1080p and 4K widening as quality increases.

At High settings, the frame rate falls from 111 FPS at 1080p to 73 FPS at 1440p, then plummets to 40 FPS at 4K. The 4K High result sits below the 60 FPS threshold, indicating that this resolution is only viable at Low or Medium settings. The Medium preset shows a similar trend, with 138 FPS at 1080p, 91 FPS at 1440p, and 50 FPS at 4K, where the minimum frame rate dips to 43 FPS. Ultra settings are the most demanding, producing 86 FPS at 1080p, 56 FPS at 1440p, and just 31 FPS at 4K, making the highest quality preset impractical at anything above 1080p.

The scaling behavior suggests that the RX 9060's 8 GB of VRAM and 128-bit memory bus become significant constraints at 4K, where texture data and pixel throughput requirements exceed what the card can efficiently deliver. The frame rate drops are not linear, with the 1080p to 1440p transition costing roughly 35-40% of performance and the 1440p to 4K transition costing another 45-50%. This indicates that the GPU's compute resources, rated at 21.43 TFLOPS FP32, are insufficient for the pixel count of 4K, particularly when combined with the game's heavy draw call overhead in multiplayer scenarios. The data strongly suggests that 1440p is the effective ceiling for this combination if targeting 60+ FPS, with 1080p being the sweet spot for high refresh rate displays.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this CPU/GPU combo in Fivem?

A: The data shows 1440p as the optimal balance, delivering 73 FPS on High and 91 FPS on Medium settings. 1080p offers higher frame rates up to 175 FPS on Low, but 4K drops below 64 FPS even on Low settings, making it unsuitable for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the RX 9060 compare to its nearest rivals in this game?

A: The RX 9060's average benchmark score of 16014 is 0.7% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, 1% higher than the AMD Radeon R9 370X, and 1% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 7700. This puts it in a performance class where small percentage differences translate to a few frames per second in Fivem.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU in Fivem?

A: The i5-14600KF, with an average benchmark score of 49394, sits 0.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 and 0.8% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 5 245. Given that the GPU's score is 59th percentile versus the CPU's 90th percentile, the CPU provides sufficient headroom, and the GPU is the limiting factor, especially at higher resolutions.

Q: What settings preset provides the most consistent frame pacing?

A: Only the Medium preset has measured minimum and maximum FPS data. At 1080p, it ranges from 117 to 159 FPS with an average of 138. At 1440p, it ranges from 77 to 105 FPS with an average of 91. At 4K, it ranges from 43 to 58 FPS with an average of 50, showing tighter frame pacing than High or Ultra where min/max data is absent.

Q: Is the 8 GB VRAM sufficient for Fivem at 4K?

A: The data indicates it is not ideal. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 31, and at 4K High it is 40 FPS. These low results suggest that the 8 GB GDDR6 memory and 288.0 GB/s bandwidth are overwhelmed by 4K textures and geometry, making 1440p the practical resolution limit.

Q: How does the combo rank overall in Fivem?

A: This combination ranks 1714th out of 3005 tested combos, placing it in the 57th percentile of all hardware pairings. This ranking reflects that while the CPU is top-tier, the GPU's mid-range positioning holds back the overall experience in this specific game.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14600KF 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. Its benchmark results are strong for gaming, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32544 and a single-core score of 4594, alongside a Geekbench single-core score of 2445. In Fivem, which is known for heavy single-threaded and multi-threaded server-side workloads, this CPU provides substantial compute capability. The CPU's 90th percentile ranking among all processors means it outperforms 90% of tested CPUs, and its average benchmark score of 49394 is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 (49228, 0.3% higher) and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G (49196, 0.4% higher).

The 24 MB of shared L3 cache and 2 MB per-core L2 cache help reduce memory latency, which is critical in Fivem's dynamic multiplayer environments where asset streaming and script execution occur frequently. The CPU's memory support for both DDR4 and DDR5, with a dual-channel bus, allows for flexible system configuration, though the game's performance is less dependent on memory bandwidth than on raw core throughput. The PassMark multi-thread score of 38697 and integer math score of 125982 indicate strong parallel processing capability, which benefits the background simulation tasks that Fivem runs alongside rendering.

In the measured FPS results, the CPU's influence is most apparent at 1080p Low, where the system achieves 175 FPS. This high frame rate suggests that the GPU is still able to keep up with the CPU's draw call generation, but the gap between 1080p and 1440p (175 to 115 FPS at Low) shows that the GPU's rendering limits take over quickly. The CPU's 5.30 GHz boost clock and high single-core performance (Geekbench single-core 2445, Cinebench R23 single-core 4594) ensure that Fivem's main thread does not become a bottleneck, allowing the GPU to be the primary constraint. The processor's 125 W TDP and unlocked multiplier make it a capable choice for sustained gaming sessions, though the data does not indicate thermal throttling as a factor in the measured results.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its strongest performance across all presets. Low settings produce an average of 175 FPS, making it ideal for high refresh rate monitors. Medium settings average 138 FPS, with a minimum of 117 FPS and maximum of 159 FPS, providing a smooth experience with tighter frame pacing. High settings average 111 FPS, which remains comfortably above 60 FPS for most displays. Ultra settings average 86 FPS, which is still playable but shows a significant drop from the lower presets. The data indicates that 1080p is the only resolution where all presets, including Ultra, maintain averages above 85 FPS.

At 2560x1440, performance scales down proportionally. Low settings average 115 FPS, which is still excellent for competitive play. Medium settings average 91 FPS, with a minimum of 77 FPS and maximum of 105 FPS, demonstrating consistent frame delivery. High settings average 73 FPS, which is near the threshold for 60 FPS gaming but acceptable for most users. Ultra settings drop to 56 FPS, which is below the ideal 60 FPS mark and may cause noticeable stutter in busy multiplayer scenes. The 1440p results show that the RX 9060's 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for this resolution, but the GPU's compute limits start to show at High and Ultra.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles to maintain playable frame rates. Low settings average 64 FPS, which is marginally playable but not smooth. Medium settings average 50 FPS, with a minimum of 43 FPS and maximum of 58 FPS, indicating inconsistent performance that could be jarring. High settings average 40 FPS, which is below the threshold for comfortable gameplay. Ultra settings average 31 FPS, making them essentially unplayable for fast-paced multiplayer action. The 4K data reveals that the 8 GB VRAM and 288.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for this resolution, as the frame rates drop by over 50% compared to 1440p across all presets.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9060 is built on the RDNA 4.0 architecture with a Navi 44 chip, manufactured on a 4 nm process by TSMC. It features 1792 shading units, 112 texture mapping units, and 64 ROPs, with a base clock of 1700 MHz and a boost clock of 2990 MHz. The GPU's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory runs at 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective) across a 128-bit bus, providing 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its benchmark scores show a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3322 and a Geekbench OpenCL score of 88183, placing it in the 59th percentile of all GPUs. The average benchmark score of 16014 is 0.7% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, which is a notable comparison given the RTX 3060 Ti's popularity.

In Fivem, the GPU's role is to handle the complex rendering of large urban environments, vehicle models, and dynamic lighting. The RX 9060's 21.43 TFLOPS FP32 compute and 334.9 GTexel/s texture rate provide adequate raw performance for 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K results show that the card is outclassed at that resolution. The 8 GB VRAM is a critical limitation, as Fivem's high-resolution textures and draw distances can exceed this capacity, leading to the steep frame rate drops observed at 4K. The 128-bit memory bus and 288.0 GB/s bandwidth are also modest, contributing to the bandwidth bottleneck at higher pixel counts.

The GPU's 132 W TDP and PCIe 5.0 x16 interface make it a power-efficient option, but the performance data shows that it is better suited to 1080p and 1440p gaming. The PassMark G3D score of 17631 and DirectX 11 score of 182 indicate solid DirectX 11 performance, which is relevant since Fivem often runs on older DirectX paths. The GPU's 64 ROPs and 191.4 GPixel/s pixel rate deliver adequate fill rates for 1440p, but at 4K, the pixel throughput required exceeds what the card can provide, resulting in the sub-60 FPS averages seen in the measured data.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings preset for this combination is Medium at 1440p, which delivers an average of 91 FPS with a minimum of 77 FPS. This preset provides the best balance of visual quality and performance, as it maintains frame rates well above 60 FPS while offering more detail than the Low preset. At 1080p, Medium settings also perform excellently with an average of 138 FPS and a minimum of 117 FPS, making it the recommended choice for players with high refresh rate monitors. The 4K Medium preset, averaging 50 FPS with a minimum of 43 FPS, is only viable for players who prioritize resolution over smoothness and are willing to tolerate occasional dips.

For players who prefer maximum visual fidelity, the High preset at 1440p, averaging 73 FPS, is still playable and offers better textures and effects than Medium. However, the Ultra preset should be avoided at 1440p, as its 56 FPS average dips below the 60 FPS threshold, and it is only recommended at 1080p where it averages 86 FPS. The Low preset is the best choice for competitive play, delivering 175 FPS at 1080p and 115 FPS at 1440p, which is ideal for players using high refresh rate displays or seeking the lowest input latency.

The data strongly suggests that 4K is not a viable resolution for this hardware combination in Fivem, as even the Low preset at 64 FPS average is borderline, and Medium drops to 50 FPS with a minimum of 43 FPS. Players targeting 4K should consider reducing to 1440p or upgrading the GPU, as the RX 9060's 8 GB VRAM and bandwidth limitations are clearly exposed at this resolution. The Medium preset at 1440p offers the best overall experience, providing a smooth, consistent frame rate that is well-suited to the game's multiplayer nature, where frame pacing is critical for competitive play.