Fivem

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for FiveM with the Intel Core i5-14600KF and AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT shows a clear, predictable scaling pattern as resolution increases. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo produces 160.6 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 drops that to 108.8 FPS, a reduction of roughly 32%. At 3840x2160, the average falls to 60.5 FPS, which is about 62% lower than the 1080p result. This is a steep curve, but it is not uniform across all settings presets.

The gap between Low and Ultra settings widens dramatically at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the difference between Low (258.4 FPS) and Ultra (123.9 FPS) is over 134 FPS. At 1440p, that spread narrows to about 86 FPS (170.0 vs 84.2). At 4K, the spread compresses to roughly 49 FPS (96.5 vs 47.4). This compression indicates that at 4K, the GPU is becoming the primary limiter, and the CPU headroom that exists at lower resolutions is no longer as relevant.

Looking at the data, the scaling from 1440p to 4K is particularly punishing. For High settings, 1080p to 1440p costs about 52 FPS, while 1440p to 4K costs another 48 FPS. The pixel count increase from 1440p to 4K is substantial, and the RX 9070 XT's 16 GB of GDDR6 memory and 644.6 GB/s bandwidth are being pushed hard. The fact that Low settings at 4K still achieve 96.5 FPS suggests that the GPU is capable of high throughput when shading and texture work is reduced, but the Ultra preset at 47.4 FPS shows the cost of maximum fidelity at this resolution.

The data indicates that 1080p is firmly CPU-bound with this configuration, as evidenced by the massive 160.6 FPS at High and 258.4 FPS at Low. The Core i5-14600KF is clearly keeping up with the GPU's output at this resolution. At 4K, the situation reverses; the GPU is the limiting factor, and the CPU's performance is less critical. The sweet spot for balanced performance appears to be 1440p, where the system still delivers over 100 FPS at High settings.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT is built on the RDNA 4.0 architecture with a Navi 48 chip. Its specs are substantial: a boost clock of 2970 MHz, a game clock of 2400 MHz, and a base clock of 1660 MHz. The GPU has 4096 shading units, 256 texture mapping units, and 128 ROPs. It also features 64 ray tracing cores, which are relevant for modern game workloads. The memory subsystem consists of 16 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus, delivering 644.6 GB/s of bandwidth. The pixel rate is 380.2 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 760.3 GTexel/s.

In FiveM, the GPU's role is clearly demonstrated by the resolution scaling data. At 1080p, the GPU is not the bottleneck; the frame rates are high enough that the CPU's single-thread performance is likely the limiting factor. At 4K, however, the GPU's raw compute and memory bandwidth determine the outcome. The drop from 76.3 FPS at Medium to 60.5 FPS at High at 4K shows that even small increases in shading complexity have a measurable impact.

The GPU's 16 GB VRAM is sufficient for the game's demands, even at 4K Ultra. The fact that the Ultra preset at 4K still runs at 47.4 FPS, rather than crashing or stuttering, suggests that memory capacity is not a concern. The 644.6 GB/s bandwidth is also adequate, though the data shows that the GPU is clearly working hard at 4K Ultra. The benchmark results place the RX 9070 XT in the 82nd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 39647. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon Pro 575, which scores 39703 and is 0.1% faster, and the NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile, which scores 39568 and is 0.2% slower.

The GPU's performance in synthetic benchmarks aligns with its in-game behavior. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 7260 indicates strong DirectX 12 performance, which is relevant for FiveM's rendering path. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 160317 and Vulkan score of 184026 show compute capabilities that support the game's physics and simulation workloads. The Passmark G3D score of 26795 further confirms the GPU's overall rasterization strength.

FAQ

Q: Is the Core i5-14600KF a bottleneck for the RX 9070 XT in FiveM at 1080p?

A: The data suggests yes. At 1080p Low, the system hits 258.4 FPS, but at 1080p High it drops to 160.6 FPS. The CPU has a boost clock of 5.30 GHz and scores 4643 in Cinebench R23 single-core, which is strong, but the frame rates at 1080p are so high that the CPU's 14 cores and 20 threads are likely the limiting factor rather than the GPU.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to maintain over 100 FPS?

A: 2560x1440 is the sweet spot. At High settings, the system achieves 108.8 FPS, and at Medium it hits 136.8 FPS. Even at Ultra, it maintains 84.2 FPS. At 4K, only Low settings (96.5 FPS) come close to 100 FPS, while High drops to 60.5 FPS.

Q: How much performance does the Ultra preset cost compared to Low at the same resolution?

A: At 1080p, Ultra (123.9 FPS) is 134.5 FPS slower than Low (258.4 FPS), a reduction of over 52%. At 1440p, the difference is 85.8 FPS (170.0 vs 84.2). At 4K, Ultra (47.4 FPS) is 49.1 FPS slower than Low (96.5 FPS). The relative cost of Ultra increases with resolution.

Q: Does the GPU have enough VRAM for 4K Ultra in FiveM?

A: Yes. The RX 9070 XT has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus with 644.6 GB/s bandwidth. The measured FPS at 4K Ultra is 47.4 FPS, which indicates the game is running without memory-related stutter or crashes. The GPU's memory capacity is not a limiting factor in this configuration.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-threaded performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The i5-14600KF has an average benchmark score of 49367. Its nearest rival, the AMD EPYC 4345P, scores 49595 and is 0.5% faster. The Intel Core i5-14600K scores 49166 and is 0.4% slower. The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X scores 49062 and is 0.6% slower. The CPU's performance is tightly clustered with these competitors.

Q: What settings preset gives the highest frame rate at 4K?

A: Low settings at 4K produce 96.5 FPS, which is the highest of the four presets at that resolution. Medium yields 76.3 FPS, High yields 60.5 FPS, and Ultra yields 47.4 FPS. If 4K is the target, Low settings are required to approach 100 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for FiveM covers three resolutions and four settings presets, providing a complete picture of performance.

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates. Low settings produce 258.4 FPS, Medium produces 205.7 FPS, High produces 160.6 FPS, and Ultra produces 123.9 FPS. The scaling from Medium to High is a 45.1 FPS drop, and from High to Ultra is a 36.7 FPS drop. This resolution is clearly where the CPU's performance is most visible, as the GPU has ample headroom to render frames quickly.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but start to show GPU load. Low settings produce 170.0 FPS, Medium produces 136.8 FPS, High produces 108.8 FPS, and Ultra produces 84.2 FPS. The drop from Low to Medium is 33.2 FPS, from Medium to High is 28.0 FPS, and from High to Ultra is 24.6 FPS. The scaling is more linear here, indicating a balanced load between CPU and GPU.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the dominant factor. Low settings produce 96.5 FPS, Medium produces 76.3 FPS, High produces 60.5 FPS, and Ultra produces 47.4 FPS. The differences between presets narrow: Low to Medium is a 20.2 FPS drop, Medium to High is a 15.8 FPS drop, and High to Ultra is a 13.1 FPS drop. This compression shows that the GPU is saturated, and each additional setting tier has a diminishing absolute impact.

The overall combo rank in FiveM is 449 out of 1792 combos, placing it in the top 25% of tested configurations. This rank reflects the strong performance at 1440p and 1080p, where the system excels. The 4K results are playable but not exceptional, with only Low settings breaking 90 FPS.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14600KF is a 14-core, 20-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture. It has a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. The CPU supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, and it uses the Intel Socket 1700. Its cache structure includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache.

In FiveM, the CPU's single-thread performance is critical because the game's simulation and scripting logic often runs on a limited number of threads. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4643 and Geekbench single-core score of 2778 indicate strong per-core capability. The boost clock of 5.30 GHz is particularly valuable for this workload, as higher clocks directly translate to faster frame times in CPU-bound scenarios.

The multi-threaded performance is also relevant, as FiveM servers can distribute some work across cores. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32889 and Geekbench multi-core score of 15636 show that the CPU can handle substantial parallel workloads. The Passmark multithread score of 38697 further confirms this. The CPU's 14 cores and 20 threads provide enough parallelism for the game's background tasks, such as asset streaming and physics calculations.

The CPU's overall percentile rank is 93, meaning it outperforms 93% of all CPUs in the benchmark database. Its average benchmark score is 49367. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-14600K, which scores 49166 and is 0.4% slower, and the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X, which scores 49062 and is 0.6% slower. The AMD EPYC 4345P scores 49595 and is 0.5% faster. This tight clustering indicates that the i5-14600KF is competitively positioned in its performance tier.

The data shows that the CPU is not a bottleneck at 4K, where the GPU is clearly the limiting factor. At 1080p, however, the CPU's performance ceiling is reached, as evidenced by the frame rates exceeding 250 FPS at Low settings. The CPU's high boost clock and strong single-core scores allow it to push high frame rates, but the game's engine eventually limits how many frames can be produced per second.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings preset depends on the target resolution and frame rate preference.

For 1920x1080, the system is capable of extremely high frame rates. Ultra settings at 123.9 FPS provide a fully maxed-out visual experience while still maintaining a frame rate that exceeds most 120 Hz monitors. If a higher refresh rate display is used, High settings at 160.6 FPS or Medium at 205.7 FPS offer smoother motion. Low settings at 258.4 FPS are only necessary for competitive play where maximum frame rate is paramount.

For 2560x1440, High settings at 108.8 FPS offer the best balance of visual quality and performance. This combination keeps frame rates above 100 FPS, which is smooth for most players. Medium settings at 136.8 FPS provide a significant frame rate boost for high-refresh-rate monitors, while Ultra at 84.2 FPS is still playable but approaches the lower end of smoothness. Low settings at 170.0 FPS are available for players who prioritize frame rate above all else.

For 3840x2160, the data shows that the GPU is the limiting factor. Low settings at 96.5 FPS are the only preset that approaches 100 FPS. Medium at 76.3 FPS is a reasonable compromise, offering better visuals while maintaining a playable frame rate. High at 60.5 FPS is suitable for players who prefer visual fidelity over frame rate, but it is noticeably less smooth than Medium. Ultra at 47.4 FPS should be avoided unless the player has a 48 Hz or lower refresh rate display, as it will feel sluggish in fast-paced multiplayer scenarios.

The overall recommendation is to use 2560x1440 with High settings, as this provides the best balance of image quality, frame rate, and consistency across the measured data. The combo rank of 449 out of 1792 confirms that this configuration is well above average for FiveM, and the 1440p High preset leverages the strengths of both the CPU and GPU without pushing either component to its limits.