Fivem

The Intel Core i5-9400 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti delivers a solid, high-refresh-rate experience in Fivem at 1080p, with playable performance extending into 1440p and even 4K on lower presets. The data shows a classic balance: the GTX 1080 Ti provides substantial graphics headroom, while the six-core i5-9400 becomes the primary constraint at lower resolutions and higher frame rates. At 1080p, the combination is capable of exceeding 180 FPS on Low settings, but the gap between presets narrows as resolution increases, indicating a shift in bottleneck from the CPU to the GPU.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides a clear hierarchy of presets, and the optimal choice depends heavily on the target resolution and refresh rate. For players with a 1080p 144Hz monitor, the Medium preset is the standout recommendation. It delivers an average of 143.3 FPS, which is within striking distance of the 144Hz ceiling, while the High preset drops to 111.1 FPS. The jump from Low to Medium costs roughly 37 FPS (from 180.4 to 143.3), but the visual fidelity gain is substantial, making Medium the best balance of smoothness and image quality at this resolution. Ultra, at 90.3 FPS, is still playable but sacrifices the high-refresh-rate advantage that this combo can otherwise deliver.

At 2560x1440, the recommendation shifts. The High preset, averaging 72.7 FPS, is the sweet spot for 60Hz displays, providing a significant visual upgrade over Medium (95.1 FPS) while maintaining a comfortable frame rate. The Low preset at 120.4 FPS is viable for competitive play on 120Hz panels, but the visual compromise is steep. Ultra at 56.6 FPS is borderline; it is playable but dips below the 60 FPS threshold, making High the more consistent choice for a smooth experience.

For 4K (3840x2160), the data indicates that this hardware is not suited for high-fidelity gaming. The Low preset, at 63.5 FPS, is the only option that achieves a stable 60 FPS or above. Medium (50.4 FPS) and High (40.5 FPS) are playable but will exhibit noticeable stutter on standard 60Hz displays. Ultra at 30.6 FPS is only acceptable for cinematic, slow-paced scenarios. The recommendation here is clear: if 4K is the target, stick to Low or Medium to maintain responsiveness.

How This Combo Ranks

In the broader benchmark database, this specific combination of the Intel Core i5-9400 and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti ranks 1053rd out of 1792 tested combos in Fivem. This places it in the top 58.8% of all systems tested, indicating a mid-to-upper-tier standing. The percentile ranking is not a reflection of absolute weakness, but rather of the fact that Fivem is a highly multi-threaded and CPU-sensitive title, where newer processors with higher core counts and faster single-thread performance dominate the top spots.

The CPU itself sits at the 50th percentile among all tested processors, with an average benchmark score of 2305. Its nearest rivals in synthetic tests are the Intel Core i3-10305 (avg score 2300, deltaPct 0.2%) and the Intel Core i3-1125G4 (avg score 2299, deltaPct 0.2%), showing that the i5-9400 is effectively performance-equivalent to these newer i3 parts in general compute. It lags slightly behind the Intel Core i7-8809G (avg score 2319, deltaPct -0.6%) but outperforms the Intel Xeon E-2134 (avg score 2295, deltaPct 0.4%). This data suggests that while the i5-9400 is not a weak processor, it is not a leader in its class, and its six cores and six threads are a limiting factor in Fivem’s most demanding scenes.

The GPU, meanwhile, is a much stronger performer. The GTX 1080 Ti sits at the 61st percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 19402. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 (avg score 19405, deltaPct 0%), which is surprising given the generational gap, but the 1080 Ti’s strength is evident in its raw compute. It also edges out the AMD Radeon Pro 560X (avg score 19426, deltaPct -0.1%) and the NVIDIA TITAN Xp (avg score 19184, deltaPct 1.1%). The GPU is clearly the dominant component in this pair, which is why the frame rate scaling with resolution is so pronounced; the CPU holds it back at 1080p, but the GPU’s raw power still shines at 4K.

FAQ

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-9400 a bottleneck for the GTX 1080 Ti in Fivem?

A: Yes, particularly at 1080p. The data shows a 180.4 FPS average on Low at 1080p, which is a CPU-limited scenario. As resolution increases to 1440p and 4K, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, and the frame rates drop accordingly. The CPU’s six-core, six-thread design is adequate for high frame rates but not unlimited ones.

Q: What is the best preset for a 1440p 144Hz monitor?

A: None of the measured presets achieve a 144 FPS average at 2560x1440. The highest is Low at 120.4 FPS. For a 144Hz display, you would need to use Low or accept a lower frame rate with High (72.7 FPS) or Medium (95.1 FPS). For a 60Hz display, High is the best choice.

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

A: Yes, but with significant compromises. Only the Low preset (63.5 FPS) and Medium preset (50.4 FPS) are playable at 3840x2160. High (40.5 FPS) and Ultra (30.6 FPS) will feel sluggish. The data indicates that 4K is not this combo’s strong suit.

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

A: The i5-9400 has an average benchmark score of 2305. It is statistically tied with the Intel Core i3-10305 (2300) and the Intel Core i3-1125G4 (2299), with a deltaPct of 0.2% for both. It is also within 0.4% of the Intel Xeon E-2134 (2295) and slightly behind the Intel Core i7-8809G (2319) by -0.6%.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The GTX 1080 Ti has an average benchmark score of 19402. It is effectively tied with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 (19405, deltaPct 0%) and ahead of the NVIDIA TITAN Xp (19184, deltaPct 1.1%). It is marginally behind the AMD Radeon Pro 560X (19426, deltaPct -0.1%).

Q: What does the combo rank of 1053 out of 1792 mean?

A: It means that in Fivem, this specific CPU-GPU combination outperforms 739 other tested combos (about 41.2%) but is beaten by 1052 combos. This places it in the middle of the pack, reflecting that it is a capable system but not a top-tier one for this specific game.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data reveals a clear performance curve across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are as follows: Low averages 180.4 FPS, Medium 143.3 FPS, High 111.1 FPS, and Ultra 90.3 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is a substantial 90.1 FPS, indicating that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU at this resolution, and the GPU is the primary driver of the differences between presets.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages drop significantly: Low 120.4 FPS, Medium 95.1 FPS, High 72.7 FPS, and Ultra 56.6 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra narrows to 63.8 FPS, showing that the GPU is beginning to be more heavily utilized. The High preset here is the first to fall below the 60 FPS floor, which is a critical threshold for many players.

At 3840x2160, the performance is heavily GPU-bound: Low 63.5 FPS, Medium 50.4 FPS, High 40.5 FPS, and Ultra 30.6 FPS. The total spread from Low to Ultra is just 32.9 FPS, which is less than half of the spread at 1080p. This compression in frame rates at 4K is a classic sign of a GPU bottleneck; the GTX 1080 Ti is working at its maximum capacity, and the CPU has ample headroom to keep up.

Resolution Scaling

The data shows a consistent and predictable pattern of frame rate scaling as resolution increases. Comparing the Low preset across all three resolutions, the frame rate drops from 180.4 FPS at 1080p to 120.4 FPS at 1440p (a 33.3% reduction) and then to 63.5 FPS at 4K (a 47.3% reduction from 1440p). This steep decline at 4K is characteristic of a GPU that is running out of pixel-pushing capacity.

For the Ultra preset, the scaling is even more dramatic. The frame rate falls from 90.3 FPS at 1080p to 56.6 FPS at 1440p (a 37.3% reduction) and then to 30.6 FPS at 4K (a 45.9% reduction from 1440p). The fact that the percentage drop from 1440p to 4K is similar across all presets suggests that the GTX 1080 Ti is the sole limiting component at 4K, regardless of the visual complexity being rendered.

This scaling behavior provides a clear diagnostic: at 1080p, the i5-9400 is the bottleneck. The proof is that the frame rate difference between Low (180.4 FPS) and Ultra (90.3 FPS) is large, but if the CPU were the only limit, the Low preset would not exceed the CPU’s max output. The fact that it does means the CPU has more to give, and the GPU is the one being constrained by the preset. At 4K, the opposite is true; the GPU is saturated, and the CPU has ample headroom, as evidenced by the relatively small frame rate difference between presets. The system is well-balanced for 1440p High, where both components are meaningfully utilized.