Fivem

The Intel Core i5-14600KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER delivers a playable, though not flawless, experience in Fivem. The data shows a clear pattern: this combination is heavily dependent on graphics settings to hit smooth frame rates, particularly at higher resolutions. The measured frames per second indicate that while the CPU has ample headroom, the GPU becomes the primary constraint as resolution and visual fidelity increase, making settings selection the most critical factor for a consistent experience.

Settings Recommendations

The benchmark results indicate that the Low preset provides the most reliable performance across all tested resolutions, ensuring frame rates well above playable thresholds. At 1080p, the Low preset achieves an average of 157.4 FPS, which is more than double the 74.7 FPS seen at Ultra, making it the clear choice for competitive or high-refresh-rate gameplay. Even at 1440p, the Low preset maintains a strong 104.1 FPS, while at 4K it still manages a respectable 59.2 FPS, which is notably smoother than the 45 FPS at Medium and the 33.4 FPS at High.

For users prioritizing visual quality over raw speed, the Medium preset offers a balanced middle ground. It delivers 124.4 FPS at 1080p and 79.6 FPS at 1440p, both of which are comfortably playable. However, at 4K, the Medium preset drops to 45 FPS, which may feel less fluid for some users. The High preset is viable only for 1080p and 1440p gaming, producing 97.3 FPS and 68.1 FPS respectively, but it struggles at 4K with just 33.4 FPS. The Ultra preset is generally not recommended for this combo, as it only exceeds 60 FPS at 1080p (74.7 FPS) and falls to unplayable levels at 4K (27.8 FPS).

The optimal strategy for this hardware pairing is to start with the Low preset for maximum frame rates, or step up to Medium if the visual trade-off is acceptable. Given the significant performance delta between presets, the data strongly suggests that the Low or Medium settings provide the best experience per the measured rows, avoiding the steep performance penalties seen at High and Ultra.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is the limiting factor in this configuration, as evidenced by the frame rate scaling across presets. The GPU features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. Its boost clock of 1650 MHz and base clock of 1470 MHz are modest by modern standards, but they are sufficient for Fivem’s engine at lower settings. The GPU’s 2176 shading units and 64 ROPs handle the game’s geometry and pixel work, yet the architecture’s age shows under heavier loads.

The data reveals that the GPU’s performance ceiling is reached quickly when settings are increased. At 4K, the jump from Low to Medium costs 14.2 FPS, and from Medium to High costs another 11.6 FPS, indicating that the GPU’s compute and memory bandwidth are saturated. The 8 GB VRAM capacity is adequate for Fivem at 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K with High or Ultra presets, the memory pressure likely contributes to the severe frame rate drops. The GPU’s percentile rank of 63 among all GPUs confirms it is a mid-range part, and its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070, is only 0.5% faster in average benchmark scores, which aligns with the observed frame rates.

In multi-player scenarios typical of Fivem, the GPU’s role is to maintain consistent frame pacing. The data shows that the RTX 2060 SUPER can deliver high frame rates at lower settings, but it lacks the headroom to sustain them at higher visual quality, making it the bottleneck in this pairing.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate degradation from 1080p to 4K is steep and clearly illustrates the GPU-bound nature of this system. At the Low preset, the average FPS drops from 157.4 at 1080p to 104.1 at 1440p, a 33.9% reduction, and then to 59.2 at 4K, a 62.4% reduction from the 1080p baseline. This scaling pattern is typical of a GPU that is running out of pixel processing power and memory bandwidth as resolution increases.

At the Medium preset, the trend continues: 124.4 FPS at 1080p falls to 79.6 FPS at 1440p (a 36% drop) and then to 45 FPS at 4K (a 63.8% drop). The High preset shows even more severe scaling, with 97.3 FPS at 1080p dropping to 68.1 FPS at 1440p (a 30% drop) and then to 33.4 FPS at 4K (a 65.7% drop). The consistent pattern of roughly a one-third reduction from 1080p to 1440p and a further halving from 1440p to 4K indicates that the GPU’s fill rate and memory bandwidth are the limiting resources, not the CPU.

The Intel Core i5-14600KF, with its 14 cores and 20 threads, is unlikely to be the bottleneck at any resolution, as its multi-core performance (a Cinebench R23 score of 32889) far exceeds what Fivem’s engine requires. The data therefore points to the RTX 2060 SUPER as the component that dictates resolution scaling, with 4K being only viable at the Low preset and even 1440p requiring careful settings management to maintain high frame rates.

FAQ

Q: What is the best preset for 1080p gaming with this combo?

A: The Low preset delivers the highest average frame rate at 1080p, hitting 157.4 FPS, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. The Medium preset is a strong alternative at 124.4 FPS if you prefer better visuals, while Ultra drops to 74.7 FPS.

Q: Can this system handle 4K resolution in Fivem?

A: Yes, but only at the Low preset, which achieves an average of 59.2 FPS. The Medium preset at 4K yields 45 FPS, which is borderline, and the High and Ultra presets fall to 33.4 FPS and 27.8 FPS respectively, which are not recommended for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 SUPER compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The GPU’s average benchmark score is 19774, placing it just 0.3% above the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN and 0.5% above the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070. This indicates it performs nearly identically to those cards, with a percentile rank of 63 among all GPUs.

Q: What is the CPU’s performance relative to other processors?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600KF has an average benchmark score of 49367, which is 0.4% higher than the Intel Core i5-14600K and 0.6% higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X. It ranks in the 93rd percentile among all CPUs, indicating strong multi-core and single-core capabilities.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this game?

A: The data shows the GPU is the bottleneck. At 4K, the frame rate drops by more than half from 1080p at every preset, which is characteristic of GPU limitation. The CPU’s high benchmark scores suggest it has ample headroom, so the RTX 2060 SUPER’s performance is the primary constraint.

Q: What are the launch specifications of these components?

A: The CPU has a launch MSRP of $294, while the GPU has a launch MSRP of 399 USD. These are the only pricing details available in the data.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-14600KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER combination ranks 1353 out of 1792 tested combos in Fivem, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database. This ranking is consistent with the GPU’s mid-range positioning, as its percentile rank of 63 among all GPUs, combined with the CPU’s high percentile rank of 93, results in an overall configuration that is held back by the graphics card.

The combo’s rank of 1353 out of 1792 indicates that while the CPU is a top-tier performer, the GPU’s age and performance ceiling prevent this pairing from achieving higher standing. The measured FPS data supports this, as the system only achieves high frame rates at lower settings and resolutions. Compared to the GPU’s nearest rivals, the RTX 2060 SUPER is virtually tied with the RTX 2070, meaning combos with that card would likely rank similarly. The CPU’s nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i5-14600K, are only 0.4% different in average score, so the choice of CPU has minimal impact on the overall ranking.

The data suggests that to improve this combo’s rank, a GPU upgrade would be far more impactful than a CPU change. The i5-14600KF provides excellent processing power, but the RTX 2060 SUPER’s 8 GB VRAM and Turing architecture are insufficient for high-end Fivem settings, particularly at 4K. This ranking serves as a clear indicator that the pairing is balanced toward CPU performance, leaving GPU-bound scenarios as the main weakness.