Fivem

This analysis examines the performance of the Intel Core i5-9400 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4 GB in Fivem, based on measured frame rate data. The combination sits in the lower tier of tested configurations, with a combo rank of 1628 out of 1792 combos. The data indicates a system that struggles with high visual fidelity, particularly at higher resolutions, but remains functional for competitive play at lower settings.

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, built on Intel's 14 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.10 GHz. The processor features a 9 MB shared L3 cache and supports dual-channel DDR4 memory with a bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. Its benchmark scores place it at the 50th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 2305.

Looking at the nearest rivals, the performance delta is marginal. The i5-9400 is only 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core i3-10305 and the Intel Core i3-1125G4, and 0.4% ahead of the Intel Xeon E-2134. It trails the Intel Core i7-8809G by 0.6%. This places the CPU in a tightly contested mid-range segment, where no single competitor holds a significant advantage.

In Fivem, the CPU's role becomes evident when examining the frame rate scaling. At 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves 112 FPS, but this drops to 72.1 FPS at High settings. This 35.7% reduction in frame rate from Low to High at the same resolution suggests the CPU is not the primary bottleneck at lower settings. The 6-core/6-thread configuration provides adequate throughput for the game's multiplayer logic, but the lack of hyper-threading could limit performance in densely populated server areas. The 50th percentile ranking indicates this CPU is an average performer, which aligns with the system's overall mid-to-low tier positioning in the combo rankings.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4 GB is built on the Ampere architecture with an 8 nm process (Samsung foundry). It features 2048 shading units, 64 TMUs, and 32 ROPs, along with 16 RT cores and 64 tensor cores. The GPU runs at a base clock of 1545 MHz and a boost clock of 1740 MHz. Memory configuration includes 4 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus, providing 192.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The card has a TDP of 90 W and was released with a launch MSRP of 199 USD.

The 4 GB VRAM capacity is a critical constraint in Fivem. The game's open-world environment with numerous player models and textures demands substantial memory. At 4K resolution, the average frame rates are consistently below playable thresholds: 23.7 FPS at High, 31.2 FPS at Medium, and 20.9 FPS at Ultra settings. Even at Low settings, 4K only yields 43.8 FPS. This dramatic performance collapse at 4K strongly indicates that the GPU's memory bandwidth and capacity are overwhelmed.

The GPU's FP32 performance of 7.127 TFLOPS and texture rate of 111.4 GTexel/s are modest figures. The pixel rate of 55.68 GPixel/s becomes a limiting factor as resolution increases. The data shows that the GPU is the dominant constraint at 1440p and above, where even Medium settings fail to maintain 60 FPS. At 1080p, the GPU can deliver 72.1 FPS at High settings, suggesting it has sufficient raw compute for lower resolutions, but the memory limitations become increasingly problematic at higher resolutions.

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

The measured data reveals a steep performance degradation as resolution increases. At 1080p High settings, the system produces 72.1 FPS. Moving to 1440p High, this drops to 43.4 FPS, a 39.8% reduction. At 4K High, the frame rate falls to 23.7 FPS, which is 67.1% lower than the 1080p result. This scaling pattern is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario.

Examining the Low settings row provides further insight. At 1080p Low, the system hits 112 FPS. At 1440p Low, it drops to 75.9 FPS (32.2% reduction). At 4K Low, it plummets to 43.8 FPS (60.9% reduction from 1080p). The fact that even Low settings cannot maintain 60 FPS at 4K demonstrates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at high resolutions.

The Medium settings tell a similar story: 91.3 FPS at 1080p, 57.6 FPS at 1440p, and 31.2 FPS at 4K. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, dropping from 52.4 FPS at 1080p to 35.6 FPS at 1440p and 20.9 FPS at 4K. The pattern is consistent: each resolution step up results in roughly 30-40% performance loss, which is typical for a GPU-limited scenario. The CPU, being an average performer at the 50th percentile, has sufficient headroom at lower resolutions, but the RTX 3050 4 GB's memory bandwidth and capacity cannot keep pace with increasing pixel counts.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

The measured data provides a clear picture of which settings presets deliver playable performance. At 1080p, the High preset achieves 72.1 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The Medium preset at 91.3 FPS offers even better headroom, while Low at 112 FPS provides maximum responsiveness. The Ultra preset at 52.4 FPS falls below the ideal 60 FPS mark, making it less desirable for competitive play.

At 1440p, the situation changes. The Low preset at 75.9 FPS remains playable, while Medium at 57.6 FPS is borderline. High at 43.4 FPS and Ultra at 35.6 FPS are not recommended for a smooth experience. At 4K, none of the presets achieve acceptable frame rates, with the highest being Low at 43.8 FPS.

For the best balance of visual quality and performance, the Medium preset at 1080p appears optimal, delivering 91.3 FPS with better visuals than Low. Players prioritizing frame rate over visuals should use Low at 1080p for 112 FPS, which provides a 22.7% increase over Medium. The High preset at 1080p is a viable alternative for those wanting better visuals at 72.1 FPS, but the step to Ultra (52.4 FPS) is not worth the 27.3% frame rate penalty. For 1440p users, Low is the only preset that maintains comfortable performance above 60 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The Intel Core i5-9400 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4 GB combination ranks 1628 out of 1792 tested combos in Fivem. This places it in the bottom 9.2% of all configurations, indicating that this system is substantially outperformed by the majority of tested hardware pairings. The rank reflects the cumulative impact of both components' limitations in this specific game.

The CPU's 50th percentile ranking among all CPUs suggests it is not the primary cause of the low combo rank. Instead, the GPU's 50th percentile ranking (with an average benchmark score of 0, indicating no synthetic benchmarks were measured) combined with its 4 GB VRAM limitation likely drives the poor overall position. The combination's rank suggests that Fivem is particularly demanding on GPU memory, and this pairing struggles to meet those demands.

Compared to other combos, this system is clearly positioned for lower-resolution gaming. The measured FPS data confirms that it can handle 1080p gaming reasonably well at Medium to High settings, but it falls behind in higher-resolution scenarios. The rank of 1628 out of 1792 indicates that most other tested combinations deliver better overall performance, likely due to more capable GPUs or CPUs with better multi-threading support.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 1080p is the only resolution where playable frame rates are consistently achieved. At 1080p, even the Ultra preset reaches 52.4 FPS, while Medium hits 91.3 FPS. At 1440p, only the Low preset (75.9 FPS) maintains above 60 FPS.

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

A: No. The highest frame rate at 4K is 43.8 FPS with Low settings. High settings drop to 23.7 FPS, and Ultra falls to 20.9 FPS. These frame rates are below playable thresholds for smooth gameplay.

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 and Intel Core i3-1125G4, 0.4% faster than the Intel Xeon E-2134, and 0.6% slower than the Intel Core i7-8809G. These differences are negligible in real-world performance.

Q: What is the impact of the GPU's 4 GB VRAM on Fivem performance?

A: The 4 GB GDDR6 memory with 192.0 GB/s bandwidth appears to be a limiting factor at higher resolutions. The frame rate drops dramatically from 1080p to 4K, with a 67.1% reduction at High settings, suggesting the GPU runs out of memory bandwidth as resolution increases.

Q: Which settings preset provides the best experience at 1080p?

A: The Medium preset delivers 91.3 FPS at 1080p, offering a good balance between visual quality and performance. For maximum frame rate, Low settings achieve 112 FPS. High settings provide 72.1 FPS, while Ultra drops to 52.4 FPS.

Q: Is the combo rank in Fivem indicative of overall system performance?

A: The combo ranks 1628 out of 1792 tested configurations, placing it in the bottom 9.2%. This low rank suggests that while the system can handle 1080p gaming, it is significantly outperformed by most other hardware combinations in Fivem, particularly at higher resolutions.