Fivem

The Intel Core i5-9400 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti delivers a performance profile in Fivem that is heavily dictated by resolution and graphics settings. The data shows a system capable of high refresh rates at 1080p, but one that begins to show its CPU limitations as the resolution drops and the load shifts. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS data, contextualizes the component roles, and provides specific settings recommendations based on the benchmark results.

FAQ

Q: What is the combo's overall ranking in Fivem?

A: This specific CPU and GPU combination ranks 1360th out of 3707 tested combos in the database for Fivem, placing it in the upper-middle tier of tested systems.

Q: How does the CPU perform in standard benchmarks?

A: The Intel Core i5-9400 has an average benchmark score of 2254, with notable results including 6629 points in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 935 points in Cinebench R23 single-core. It sits at the 47th percentile when compared to all other CPUs.

Q: What is the GPU's relative performance standing?

A: The RTX 3070 Ti holds a 75th percentile ranking among all GPUs, with a strong average benchmark score of 29945. Its closest rivals include the RTX 5070 Mobile, which is only 0.1% ahead, and the AMD Radeon RX 6800, which is 0.5% ahead.

Q: What is the best FPS achieved at 1080p?

A: The highest average FPS recorded at 1920x1080 is 213, achieved on the Low settings preset. This drops to 177 FPS on Medium and 142 FPS on High settings.

Q: What is the playable performance like at 4K resolution?

A: At 3840x2160, the system achieves an average of 52 FPS on High settings and 40 FPS on Ultra. The Low preset produces a more playable 82 FPS average, while the Medium preset offers a 65 FPS average with a minimum of 55 FPS.

Q: How does the i5-9400 compare to its closest CPU rivals?

A: The i5-9400's average score of 2254 is nearly identical to its nearest competitors. It is 0.2% behind the Intel Core i7-1068NG7 and 0.4% behind the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500, while being 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core i7-10710U.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-9400 is a 6-core, 6-thread processor from the Coffee Lake architecture, with a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.10 GHz. In the context of Fivem, which is a multiplayer modification, the CPU often handles a significant amount of game logic, entity management, and server-side data processing. The benchmark data suggests that at lower resolutions like 1080p, this CPU becomes the primary limiter.

Looking at the FPS figures, the jump from Low to Medium settings at 1080p shows a 36 FPS drop (from 213 to 177). This is a clear indicator that the GPU is not the bottleneck at these settings, as the graphical load increase is substantial but the performance hit is relatively contained. The i5-9400's benchmark scores, such as its 2784 points in Cinebench R20 multi-core and 5141 points in Geekbench multi-core, while competent, place it at the 47th percentile, suggesting it is an average performer in the current landscape. This mid-pack standing explains why the system can push high frame rates but cannot sustain them when the CPU has to feed more frames to the GPU.

The data shows that the CPU's 6 threads are sufficient for achieving high average FPS, but the lack of hyper-threading may contribute to frame time inconsistency in a busy multiplayer environment. The CPU's performance is closely mirrored by its nearest rivals; for instance, it is only 0.2% slower than the Intel Core i7-1068NG7 and 0.3% faster than the Intel Core i7-10710U. This indicates that the i5-9400 is performing exactly as expected for its class. In Fivem, the CPU's role is to maintain a stable frame delivery, and the data shows that while it can deliver high averages, the frame pacing is better at higher resolutions where the GPU takes on more of the work.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is a high-end graphics card built on the Ampere architecture, featuring 8 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus with a bandwidth of 608.3 GB/s. Its 6144 shading units and boost clock of 1770 MHz provide substantial raw compute power, reflected in its 75th percentile ranking and an average benchmark score of 29945. The GPU's role in this combo is to render the game's visuals, and its performance becomes the dominant factor at higher resolutions and settings.

At 4K resolution, the RTX 3070 Ti's capabilities are clearly the primary driver of performance. The difference between the Low and Ultra presets at 3840x2160 is a 42 FPS swing (82 to 40), which is a massive 105% performance differential. This demonstrates that the GPU is heavily taxed by the higher pixel count and more complex shading. The GPU's 8 GB VRAM is a significant asset here, as it likely prevents texture thrashing at 4K resolution, allowing the system to maintain playable frame rates even on the Medium preset, which shows a 65 FPS average with a 55 FPS minimum.

The RTX 3070 Ti's closest rival, the RTX 2080 Ti, is only 0.5% behind in average benchmark score, indicating that this GPU is still a relevant high-end performer. In Fivem, the GPU's role scales with resolution. At 1440p, the GPU begins to share the load more evenly with the CPU, but at 4K, it is the clear bottleneck. The data shows that the GPU can handle the graphical demands of Fivem at 4K, but the frame rates are not high enough for competitive play, suggesting that the card is better suited for 1440p gaming in this specific title.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo of the Intel Core i5-9400 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is ranked 1360th out of 3707 tested combinations in Fivem. This places it in the 63rd percentile of all tested combos, which is a solid mid-to-high tier ranking. This position is interesting because it reflects the balance between a high-end GPU and a mid-range CPU. The ranking suggests that while the GPU is capable of competing with much newer systems, the CPU holds the combo back from reaching the top tiers.

The GPU's standalone performance is much higher than the combo's ranking, as it sits in the 75th percentile of all GPUs. This discrepancy highlights the CPU's role as a limiting factor. The CPU, at the 47th percentile, is closer to the average performer, which drags the combo's overall ranking down below what the GPU alone might suggest. This is a classic example of a pairing where the GPU is underutilized at lower resolutions because the CPU cannot feed it enough data.

When compared to the CPU's nearest rivals, the combo's ranking makes sense. The i5-9400 is virtually identical in performance to CPUs like the i7-1068NG7 and the Ryzen 5 PRO 1500, all of which are within 0.4% of each other in average score. This means that swapping the CPU for any of these alternatives would likely result in a negligible change in the combo's ranking, as the bottleneck would remain the same. The combo's rank is a direct result of the CPU's mid-pack compute capabilities, which limit the system's ability to achieve the high frame rates that the RTX 3070 Ti is capable of producing at lower resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings preset depends heavily on the target resolution and the user's performance priorities. For a high-refresh-rate experience at 1080p, the Medium preset is the recommended choice. It delivers a 177 FPS average with a minimum of 151 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay on most high-refresh monitors. While the Low preset offers a higher 213 FPS average, the Medium preset provides a better balance of visual fidelity and performance, with a minimum FPS that is still well above the 144 Hz threshold.

For 1440p gaming, the High preset is the sweet spot. It achieves a 93 FPS average, which is highly playable for a multiplayer title. The Medium preset at 1440p offers a 117 FPS average, but the High preset's visual upgrade is worth the 24 FPS reduction for most users. The Ultra preset at this resolution drops to 73 FPS, which may be acceptable for some but is below the ideal for fast-paced competitive play.

At 4K, the Medium preset is the only viable option for a consistently smooth experience. It provides a 65 FPS average with a 55 FPS minimum, which is playable but not ideal for competitive scenarios. The High preset drops to 52 FPS, and the Ultra preset falls to 40 FPS, both of which are below the playable threshold for most users. The Low preset at 4K offers 82 FPS, but the visual compromise is significant. Therefore, the Medium preset is recommended for 4K as it offers a playable frame rate while maintaining a reasonable level of graphical quality. In summary, the data suggests using Medium at 1080p, High at 1440p, and Medium at 4K for the best overall experience.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive look at the system's performance across all resolution and settings combinations.

At 1920x1080, the system shows its highest performance. The Low preset achieves a 213 FPS average. The Medium preset delivers a 177 FPS average, with a minimum of 151 FPS and a maximum of 204 FPS. The High preset produces a 142 FPS average, and the Ultra preset drops to a 110 FPS average. The spread from Low to Ultra is 103 FPS, demonstrating a significant scaling of performance with settings.

At 2560x1440, the performance scales down proportionally. The Low preset yields a 148 FPS average. The Medium preset achieves a 117 FPS average, with a minimum of 99 FPS and a maximum of 134 FPS. The High preset drops to a 93 FPS average, and the Ultra preset settles at a 73 FPS average. The difference between the Low and Ultra presets is 75 FPS, showing that the GPU is becoming more of a factor at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the system's performance is heavily constrained. The Low preset provides an 82 FPS average. The Medium preset delivers a 65 FPS average, with a minimum of 55 FPS and a maximum of 75 FPS. The High preset drops to a 52 FPS average, and the Ultra preset is the most demanding, producing a 40 FPS average. The performance delta between Low and Ultra at 4K is 42 FPS, which is a smaller absolute difference than at lower resolutions, but a much larger percentage drop.

The data shows a clear pattern: the system is capable of high frame rates at 1080p, but the performance degrades significantly as resolution increases. The Medium preset is the only one that provides a minimum FPS in the playable range across all resolutions, making it the most consistent choice for this combo.

Resolution Scaling

The performance scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals the system's bottleneck characteristics. At 1080p on the Medium preset, the system achieves 177 FPS. Moving to 1440p, the FPS drops to 117, a 34% reduction. Moving to 4K, the FPS drops further to 65, a 44% reduction from 1440p and a 63% reduction from 1080p. This scaling pattern is typical of a system where the CPU is the primary bottleneck at lower resolutions and the GPU becomes the bottleneck at higher resolutions.

The data suggests that at 1080p, the CPU is the limiting factor. The GPU has enough headroom to render the frames, but the CPU cannot process the game logic fast enough to feed it. This is why the FPS is high but not as high as the GPU could theoretically achieve. At 4K, the tables turn. The GPU is now fully taxed by the pixel count, and the CPU has enough time to prepare the frames. This is evidenced by the fact that the FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is not as steep as one might expect from a pure GPU-bound scenario, but still significant.

The difference between the Low and Ultra presets also scales with resolution. At 1080p, the FPS difference between Low and Ultra is 103 FPS. At 1440p, this difference shrinks to 75 FPS. At 4K, it shrinks further to 42 FPS. This indicates that as resolution increases, the GPU becomes more of a bottleneck, and the CPU's performance has less of an impact on the final frame rate. The system is well-balanced for 1440p gaming, where neither component is overwhelmingly the limiting factor, but it leans CPU-bound at 1080p and GPU-bound at 4K. This analysis confirms that the combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it can leverage the strengths of both components.