Fivem

The Intel Core i5-9400 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER produces a mid-pack result in Fivem, ranking 1267th out of 1792 tested combos. This places the configuration in the 29th percentile of all tested systems, meaning roughly 71% of combinations deliver higher average frame rates in this multiplayer title. The ranking reflects a balanced but not exceptional pairing; the CPU sits at the 50th percentile among all processors, while the GPU ranks at the 63rd percentile among all graphics cards. The combo’s position is consistent with hardware that handles the game competently at mainstream resolutions but falls behind more modern or higher-tier configurations.

How This Combo Ranks

The comboRankInGame of 1267 out of 1792 places this system in the lower-middle tier of tested configurations. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 2305 places it nearly exactly at the midpoint of all CPUs, with its nearest rivals being the Intel Core i3-10305 (2300, 0.2% slower) and the Intel Core i7-8809G (2319, 0.6% faster). The GPU’s average benchmark score of 19774 places it above the midpoint, with its closest competitor being the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 (19680, 0.5% slower). This suggests the GPU is comparatively stronger than the CPU relative to their respective pools, yet the overall combo ranking is dragged down by the processor’s age and six-thread limitation. In Fivem, a game known for heavy single-thread and server-side load, the i5-9400’s six cores without hyper-threading likely constrain performance in crowded multiplayer scenarios, preventing the RTX 2060 SUPER from reaching its full potential.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER brings 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. Its memory clock runs at 1750 MHz, translating to 14 Gbps effective. The GPU’s base clock is 1470 MHz with a boost clock of 1650 MHz, and it operates with a 175 W TDP. In Fivem, the 8 GB frame buffer is more than sufficient for the game’s asset streaming and texture loads, even at 4K resolution. The GPU’s FP32 throughput of 7.181 TFLOPS and 2176 shading units provide ample raw compute for the game’s DirectX rendering path. Benchmark results show the GPU scoring 16462 in Passmark G3D and 2011 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, indicating solid DirectX 12 performance. However, the game’s engine is not particularly demanding on GPU resources at lower settings, meaning the RTX 2060 SUPER is often underutilized at 1080p, where the CPU becomes the limiting factor.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear trend: as resolution increases, frame rates drop, but the rate of decline varies with settings. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 161 FPS, which drops to 104 FPS at 1440p Low (a 35% reduction) and further to 57.2 FPS at 4K Low (a 45% reduction from 1440p). This scaling pattern is typical of a CPU-bound scenario at lower resolutions; the i5-9400 struggles to feed frames fast enough, so the GPU has headroom to spare. At 1080p Ultra, the system delivers 77.7 FPS, dropping to 52.7 FPS at 1440p Ultra (a 32% reduction) and 31 FPS at 4K Ultra (a 41% reduction from 1440p). The steeper percentage drops at higher settings indicate the GPU begins to take on more of the load, but the absolute values remain modest. The difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p is 83.3 FPS (161 vs 77.7), which is substantial and shows the game’s settings have a major impact on frame rate at this resolution. At 4K, the gap narrows to 26.2 FPS (57.2 vs 31), suggesting the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck at the highest resolution, whereas the CPU limits performance at 1080p.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates. With Low settings, the average FPS is 161, which is smooth for competitive play. Medium settings yield 127.9 FPS, High settings drop to 100.7 FPS, and Ultra settings produce 77.7 FPS. The step from Low to Medium costs 33.1 FPS, while the step from High to Ultra costs 23 FPS, indicating diminishing returns as settings increase. At 2560x1440, the performance scales down proportionally: Low averages 104 FPS, Medium 79.4 FPS, High 63.5 FPS, and Ultra 52.7 FPS. This resolution still offers playable frame rates across all settings, though Ultra dips below the 60 FPS threshold. At 3840x2160, the system struggles to maintain high frame rates: Low averages 57.2 FPS, Medium 48.3 FPS, High 33.5 FPS, and Ultra 31 FPS. Only Low settings at 4K achieve near-60 FPS, while Ultra settings fall below 32 FPS, making the experience borderline unplayable for fast-paced multiplayer. The data indicates that 1440p is the sweet spot for this combo, offering a balance between visual fidelity and frame rate, with High settings at 63.5 FPS being the most demanding playable configuration.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Fivem?

A: Based on the measured FPS, 2560x1440 provides the best balance. At High settings, the system achieves 63.5 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS target, while 1080p High delivers 100.7 FPS but at lower visual fidelity. 4K is only playable at Low settings with 57.2 FPS.

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

A: The Intel Core i5-9400 has an average benchmark score of 2305. It is 0.2% faster than the Intel Core i3-10305 (2300) and the Intel Core i3-1125G4 (2299), and 0.6% slower than the Intel Core i7-8809G (2319). Its performance is effectively identical to these processors.

Q: How does the GPU compare to the RTX 2070?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 19774, which is 0.5% faster than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 (19680). The two cards are nearly equivalent in synthetic benchmarks, but in Fivem, the RTX 2060 SUPER’s 8 GB VRAM and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for all tested settings.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck at 1080p?

A: The data suggests the CPU is the primary limiter at 1080p. At Low settings, the system hits 161 FPS, but at Ultra settings it drops to 77.7 FPS. The GPU has enough power to render the scene, but the i5-9400’s six threads cannot keep up with the game’s simulation and draw calls, especially at higher frame rates.

Q: What settings should be used for 4K gaming?

A: Only Low settings at 3840x2160 achieve a playable average of 57.2 FPS. Medium settings drop to 48.3 FPS, High to 33.5 FPS, and Ultra to 31 FPS. For a smoother experience, users should stick to Low at 4K or consider dropping to 1440p for higher quality.

Q: Does the combo support modern graphics APIs?

A: The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The CPU supports DDR4 memory and PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes. However, Fivem’s engine primarily uses DirectX 11, as indicated by the GPU’s Passmark DirectX 11 score of 130, which is higher than its DirectX 12 score of 61.