Fivem

The Intel Core i5-9400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 pairing in Fivem represents a study in balanced, mid-range capability. The data indicates a system where the CPU’s six physical cores and the GPU’s Turing architecture deliver a playable experience, but the performance ceiling is clearly defined by the graphics settings and resolution chosen. This analysis examines the measured FPS data to understand how each component contributes to the final frame rate.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core i5-9400 is a 6-core, 6-thread processor based on the Coffee Lake architecture. It operates with a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.10 GHz. With a 65 W TDP and a 9 MB shared L3 cache, this CPU is designed for mainstream desktop workloads. Its benchmark scores place it at the 50th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 2305.

In the context of Fivem, a multiplayer modification platform that often relies on server-side scripting and physics, the CPU's role is substantial. The processor’s performance is closely matched with its nearest rivals: the Intel Core i3-10305 and Intel Core i3-1125G4 both have average scores within 0.2% of the i5-9400. This suggests that the i5-9400 provides a level of single-thread and multi-thread performance that is typical for its class.

The data shows that the CPU is not the primary bottleneck at lower resolutions. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 143 FPS, which is a strong indicator that the CPU can feed the GPU efficiently when graphical load is light. However, the lack of hyper-threading (6 threads total) means that in heavily populated Fivem servers, where CPU load can spike, the processor may become a limiting factor. The benchmark results, such as a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 7969, confirm that the CPU has adequate compute power for gaming, but it is not a high-end part. Its performance aligns with the Intel Core i7-8809G, which scores 0.6% higher, and the Intel Xeon E-2134, which is 0.4% lower, indicating a very tight cluster of performance around this level.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with High settings in Fivem?

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings is 92.7 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 compare to its closest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 7600S?

A: The RTX 2060 has an average benchmark score of 16074, which is 0.5% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 7600S's score of 15996.

Q: What is the CPU's average benchmark score and its percentile ranking?

A: The Intel Core i5-9400 has an average benchmark score of 2305, placing it in the 50th percentile among all CPUs.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The lowest average FPS is 24 FPS, which was measured at 3840x2160 (4K) resolution with Ultra settings.

Q: Does the RTX 2060 support DirectX 12 Ultimate?

A: Yes, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), along with OpenGL 4.6 and Vulkan 1.4.

Q: What is the total VRAM available on the GPU and its bandwidth?

A: The GPU has 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 336.0 GB/s.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases, which is typical for a system where the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher pixel counts. Starting at 1080p with High settings, the combo delivers 92.7 FPS. Moving to 1440p (2560x1440) at the same settings, the average FPS drops to 62.2, a reduction of 30.5 FPS. At 4K (3840x2160) with High settings, the average FPS falls further to 35.8.

This scaling behavior is consistent across all quality presets. At Low settings, the frame rate drops from 143 FPS at 1080p to 96.6 FPS at 1440p, and then to 55.7 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 4K at Low settings represents a 61% reduction in frame rate. This significant decline indicates that the RTX 2060's rendering capabilities are being saturated as the pixel count increases.

The data suggests that at 1080p, the system is likely balanced, with the CPU providing enough throughput to keep the GPU fed. However, as resolution increases, the GPU's workload expands exponentially. The RTX 2060, with its 6 GB of VRAM and 192-bit memory bus, begins to struggle. At 4K Ultra, the combo bottoms out at 24 FPS, which is not a playable experience. The conclusion is that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at 1440p and 4K, while the CPU's role is more prominent at 1080p, particularly at lower settings where the frame rate ceiling is higher.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

In the database of tested combinations for Fivem, this specific pairing of the Intel Core i5-9400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 holds a rank of 1436 out of 1792 combos. This places it in the lower half of all tested configurations, indicating that while it is capable of running the game, there are many other combinations that deliver higher performance. The rank of 1436 is a relative position, meaning that roughly 80% of the tested combos outperform this one in terms of average FPS.

This ranking is somewhat expected given the component choices. The i5-9400 is a mid-range CPU from 2018, and the RTX 2060 is an entry-level Turing GPU from 2019. While they work well together, they do not represent a high-end setup. The 50th percentile CPU ranking and the 58th percentile GPU ranking support this assessment. The combo rank suggests that users seeking higher frame rates in Fivem would need to consider more powerful components. However, it is important to note that this rank is specific to Fivem's workload, which can be demanding on both the CPU and GPU depending on the server and player count.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is built on the Turing architecture using the TU106 chip, manufactured on a 12 nm process by TSMC. It features 1920 shading units, 120 texture mapping units, and 48 ROPs. The GPU has a base clock of 1365 MHz and a boost clock of 1680 MHz. It is equipped with 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 336.0 GB/s. The GPU's compute capabilities include 6.451 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 12.90 TFLOPS of FP16 performance.

The GPU's role in Fivem is to render the detailed world, including vehicles, buildings, and player models. The VRAM capacity of 6 GB is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but at 4K with High or Ultra settings, the memory capacity and bandwidth become strained. The measured data shows that at 1440p, the GPU can still deliver playable frame rates, with 62.2 FPS on High settings and 44.2 FPS on Ultra. However, at 4K, the performance drops significantly, with 40.8 FPS on Medium and 24 FPS on Ultra.

The GPU's benchmark results, such as a Passmark G3D score of 14111, place it at the 58th percentile among all GPUs. Its performance is closely matched with the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M and AMD Radeon Pro 5700, both of which score 1.7% higher. The RTX 2060's memory bandwidth of 336.0 GB/s is a key factor in its performance, as Fivem's textures and draw distances can be memory-intensive. The data indicates that for smooth gameplay, users should stick to 1080p or 1440p, where the GPU can maintain higher frame rates. At 4K, the GPU is the clear limiting factor, and even with Low settings, the average FPS of 55.7 is below the 60 FPS target for most gamers.