Fivem

Fivem is a demanding multiplayer title, and the Intel Core i5-14600KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 produces a wide spread of frame rates depending on how you configure it. The data shows a system that is extremely capable at high refresh rates on lower resolutions but begins to show its limits as pixel count and graphical fidelity climb. This analysis breaks down exactly what those measured numbers mean for the gameplay experience, from esports-friendly speeds to 4K presentation.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and tells a clear story about which component is doing the heavy lifting. At Low settings, the measured average FPS goes from 258.6 at 1920x1080 down to 92.8 at 3840x2160. That is a reduction of roughly 64% when moving to four times the pixel count, indicating that the GPU is becoming the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. The scaling is not perfectly linear—the RTX 4070's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth help mitigate some of the strain—but the trend is unmistakable.

At Ultra settings, the pattern becomes even more pronounced. The average FPS drops from 124.9 at 1080p to 48.4 at 4K, a fall of over 61%. This suggests that the most demanding preset amplifies the GPU's workload, making the 4K experience borderline unplayable for smooth action. The gap between Low and Ultra at each resolution also widens as resolution increases: at 1080p, the difference is 133.7 FPS, while at 4K it shrinks to 44.4 FPS. This compression indicates that at 4K, the GPU is so saturated that even lowering settings yields diminishing returns, a classic sign of a pixel-bound scenario.

Looking at the intermediate step, 2560x1440 shows a balanced middle ground. The average FPS at High settings is 106.1, which is 43% lower than the 1080p High result of 163.2. This resolution appears to be the sweet spot for this combo, where the CPU's 14 cores and 20 threads can still feed the GPU effectively without the extreme pixel pressure of 4K. The data implies that if a player prioritizes frame rate over resolution, 1440p is the ceiling for maintaining triple-digit averages on most presets, while 1080p is the only option for pushing past the 200 FPS mark.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is the defining factor in this combination's performance, particularly at higher settings. Its boost clock of 2475 MHz and 5888 shading units allow it to handle Fivem's draw calls and shader work efficiently, but the 12 GB frame buffer is the key resource. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS of 48.4 suggests the GPU is not just compute-bound but potentially memory-limited, as the higher resolution and texture quality demand more capacity than the 192-bit bus can comfortably feed.

The GPU's benchmark percentile of 81 versus all GPUs indicates it sits well above average, yet its nearest rival data shows it is only 2.2% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile in average score. This parity is interesting because the desktop RTX 4070 has a higher boost clock than many mobile parts, but the measured FPS in Fivem shows it still struggles with 4K Ultra. The 21 Gbps effective memory speed is fast, but the 504.2 GB/s bandwidth is evidently insufficient for the most extreme settings at 3840x2160, where even the Low preset only manages 92.8 FPS.

The data also reveals a strong scaling efficiency when settings are reduced. Moving from Ultra to Low at 4K yields a 91.7% increase in average FPS (from 48.4 to 92.8), which is a larger relative jump than at 1080p (from 124.9 to 258.6, a 107% increase). This suggests the GPU has headroom in raw compute but is throttled by memory pressure at high settings, making the Low preset a more effective way to unlock higher frame rates at 4K than merely tweaking individual options.

Settings Recommendations

The measured rows point to Medium settings as the best balance for a smooth experience across all resolutions. At 1920x1080, Medium yields 205.1 FPS, which is 19.4% higher than High (163.2) and only 20.7% lower than Low (258.6). For competitive play, this preset offers enough visual fidelity to spot distant objects while keeping frame rates well above the 144 Hz threshold. At 2560x1440, Medium produces 132.8 FPS, a figure that comfortably exceeds 120 Hz and is only 38.7% below the Low result of 171.5.

For 4K, the recommendation shifts to Low if playability is the priority. The Low preset at 3840x2160 averages 92.8 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for fast-paced multiplayer. Medium at 4K drops to 74.1 FPS, and High falls to 59.2 FPS, both of which are below the 60 FPS threshold that many players consider mandatory. Ultra at 4K is not recommended for active gameplay, as the 48.4 FPS average will feel sluggish in Fivem's dynamic environment.

The High preset is a viable option at 1080p and 1440p, offering 163.2 and 106.1 FPS respectively, but it fails to provide a consistent 60 FPS experience at 4K. The data suggests a tiered approach: use Medium for most scenarios, drop to Low for 4K, and reserve High for 1080p if visual quality outweighs the need for the highest refresh rates. The Ultra preset is only justifiable at 1080p where the 124.9 FPS average remains above 100, but the visual gain over Medium is often marginal in multiplayer titles.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations, this pairing of the Intel Core i5-14600KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 holds the rank of 509 out of 1792 total combos. That places it in the 72nd percentile of all systems tested, indicating a solid but not top-tier configuration. The rank reflects the balance between the CPU's strong multi-threaded performance and the GPU's mid-range positioning; the i5-14600KF scores 32889 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, while the RTX 4070 sits in the 81st percentile for GPUs, yet the combo ranking suggests Fivem is more sensitive to GPU limits than CPU grunt.

The nearest rival data for the CPU shows it is virtually tied with the Intel Core i5-14600K, with a deltaPct of 0.4% higher average score, meaning the "KF" variant offers no meaningful performance advantage in synthetic tests. The GPU also has close rivals, with the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 just 0.6% behind and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile 2.2% ahead. This proximity in the component rankings explains why the combo rank is not higher: the RTX 4070 is strong but not exceptional, and Fivem's engine appears to reward raw GPU throughput more than CPU cache or core count.

Compared to other combos in the 509th position, this system is likely outperformed by those pairing higher-end GPUs with similar CPUs. The measured FPS data confirms this, as the 4K Ultra result of 48.4 FPS is below the 60 FPS standard that many mid-range systems achieve. However, the combo's rank of 509 out of 1792 still puts it in the top 30% of all tested configurations, which is respectable for a single-GPU desktop setup.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14600KF brings 14 cores and 20 threads to the table, running at a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. This is a strong foundation for Fivem, which is known to be sensitive to single-thread performance in its simulation and scripting layers. The CPU's Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4643 and multi-core score of 32889 indicate it can handle both the game's logic and background tasks without bottlenecking the GPU at lower resolutions.

At 1080p Low, the average FPS of 258.6 is likely CPU-bound, as the GPU is not working hard enough to be the limiting factor. The CPU's boost clock of 5.30 GHz helps maintain high frame rates, but the data shows that even this powerful processor cannot push past the 260 FPS mark at the lowest settings. This suggests Fivem has inherent frame rate limits or engine overhead that caps performance regardless of hardware.

When resolution increases to 1440p and 4K, the CPU's role diminishes relative to the GPU. The fact that the 1080p Ultra result (124.9 FPS) is only 22.6% higher than the 4K Low result (92.8 FPS) indicates that the CPU is still capable at 4K, but the GPU is now the dominant constraint. The i5-14600KF's percentile of 93 versus all CPUs confirms it is a high-end processor, but its impact on Fivem's frame rates is secondary to the RTX 4070's pixel processing power.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the full range of settings delivers exceptional performance. The Low preset averages 258.6 FPS, Medium hits 205.1, High reaches 163.2, and Ultra still manages 124.9. These numbers indicate that any preset is playable at 1080p, with even the most demanding settings clearing the 120 FPS threshold for high-refresh monitors.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages drop but remain strong. Low produces 171.5 FPS, Medium 132.8, High 106.1, and Ultra 81.2. This resolution is where the system starts to feel the pressure, but all presets still exceed 60 FPS, making it a viable option for immersive play. The step down from 1080p to 1440p costs roughly 34% of the frame rate on average across all settings.

At 3840x2160, the numbers become more varied. Low averages 92.8 FPS, Medium 74.1, High 59.2, and Ultra 48.4. This is the only resolution where the High and Ultra presets fall below the 60 FPS standard, and even Low barely clears it. The data shows a clear 4K experience: playable only on Low or Medium, with a significant compromise on visual fidelity to maintain acceptable frame rates.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to maintain a 144 Hz refresh rate?

A: At 1920x1080, all presets except Ultra exceed 144 FPS, with Medium hitting 205.1 FPS. At 2560x1440, only the Low preset (171.5 FPS) surpasses 144, while Medium (132.8) and High (106.1) fall short. For a locked 144 Hz experience, 1080p with Medium settings is the safest choice.

Q: Can this system run Fivem at 4K with playable frame rates?

A: Yes, but only on lower presets. The Low preset averages 92.8 FPS at 3840x2160, and Medium achieves 74.1 FPS. High (59.2) and Ultra (48.4) are below the 60 FPS threshold and are not recommended for smooth multiplayer gameplay.

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

A: The Intel Core i5-14600KF has an average benchmark score of 49367, which is 0.4% higher than the Intel Core i5-14600K (49166) and 0.6% higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X (49062). This indicates near-identical performance in general compute tasks.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU the limiting factor at 1080p Low settings?

A: The data suggests the CPU is the bottleneck at 1080p Low, as the average FPS of 258.6 is likely capped by the processor's ability to feed the GPU. The GPU is not fully utilized at these settings, evidenced by the large frame rate jump when resolution is lowered.

Q: What is the rank of this specific CPU+GPU combination in the database?

A: The combo ranks 509 out of 1792 tested combinations, placing it in the top 28% of all systems. This reflects a strong but not elite configuration, with the GPU's mid-range positioning being the primary constraint.

Q: How much faster is the Low preset compared to Ultra at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 92.8 FPS, which is 91.7% higher than the Ultra preset's 48.4 FPS. This large gap demonstrates that the GPU is heavily taxed at 4K, and reducing settings is the most effective way to improve performance.