Fivem

The Intel Core i5-9400 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 lands at rank 553 out of 1,792 tested combinations in Fivem, placing it in the upper third of all systems. This is a pairing where a modern, high-end graphics card is attached to a six-core processor from the Coffee Lake era, and the benchmark results show a system that is capable of excellent frame rates at standard resolutions but begins to show its CPU limitations as the load shifts. The combo sits at the 50th percentile for CPU performance against all processors, while the GPU is at the 81st percentile, a gap that foreshadows the bottleneck dynamics visible in the FPS data. The i5-9400’s average benchmark score of 2,305 puts it in a dead heat with rivals like the Intel Core i3-10305 and the Intel Core i3-1125G4, both within 0.2%, and it trails the Intel Core i7-8809G by just 0.6%, underscoring that this CPU is firmly middle-of-the-pack in 2024 terms.

How This Combo Ranks

The 553rd position out of 1,792 combos is a solid, if unspectacular, standing. It means that roughly 69% of all tested pairings outperform this specific combination, but it also means this setup beats nearly a third of the field. In the context of Fivem, a heavily CPU-bound multiplayer modification, the ranking reflects the age of the i5-9400 more than the potential of the RTX 4070. The GPU’s raw performance is excellent—its average benchmark score of 37,283 places it near the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56, which is only 0.6% faster, and it is 2.5% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 5300M. Yet, the combo ranking suggests that the processor is holding the system back from reaching the top tiers. The data indicates that this is a configuration where the sum is less than the parts, as the GPU’s high percentile ranking is diluted by the CPU’s mid-pack standing. For a game like Fivem, which is known for demanding single-thread performance and consistent frame pacing, this ranking is predictable. The system will deliver playable experiences, but it will not challenge the top 500 combos that likely feature newer, higher-core-count processors with better memory bandwidth.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall performance rank of this CPU and GPU combination in Fivem?

A: The combo ranks 553rd out of 1,792 tested configurations, which places it in the upper third of all systems but outside the top 500.

Q: How does the Intel Core i5-9400 compare to its closest rivals in general CPU benchmarks?

A: The i5-9400’s average benchmark score is 2,305. It is 0.2% faster than the Intel Core i3-10305 and the Intel Core i3-1125G4, and 0.4% faster than the Intel Xeon E-2134, but it is 0.6% slower than the Intel Core i7-8809G.

Q: What is the best measured FPS result for this combo at 1080p?

A: The highest average FPS recorded at 1920x1080 is 210.4 FPS on Low settings. On Ultra settings, it drops to 128.5 FPS.

Q: Does the RTX 4070 perform better in synthetic benchmarks than its closest rival?

A: Yes, the RTX 4070’s average benchmark score is 37,283, which is 2.5% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 5300M, though it is 0.6% lower than the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 4K at High settings?

A: At High settings, the average FPS drops from 165.2 at 1920x1080 to 58.5 at 3840x2160, a reduction of 64.6% in frame rate.

Q: What is the GPU’s percentile ranking among all graphics cards?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is at the 81st percentile of all GPUs, indicating it is a high-performing part, though not in the top tier.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-9400 is a six-core, six-thread processor based on the Coffee Lake architecture, built on a 14 nm process. It has a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.10 GHz, with 9 MB of shared L3 cache. These specifications define its role in Fivem. The game is notorious for its reliance on a few heavily loaded threads, particularly for server-side scripting and entity processing. The i5-9400’s six physical cores without hyper-threading mean that background tasks and the game’s main thread must compete for the same execution resources. In general compute benchmarks, the CPU scores 803 in Cinebench R15 multi-core and 113 in single-core, but more relevantly, it scores 1,125 in Cinebench R23 single-core. This single-thread performance is adequate, but not exceptional, when compared to modern processors. The CPU’s 50th percentile ranking against all CPUs is a clear indicator that it is an average performer in the current landscape. Its memory bandwidth is rated at 42.7 GB/s with dual-channel DDR4 support, which is sufficient but not a strength. In Fivem, the data shows that the CPU is the limiting factor at lower resolutions. At 1080p with Low settings, the system hits 210.4 FPS, but the GPU is capable of far more, suggesting the CPU is capping the frame rate. The six threads are likely saturated by the game’s simulation logic, preventing the RTX 4070 from reaching its full potential. The CPU’s performance relative to its nearest rivals—all within a 0.6% delta—reinforces that this is a mid-tier part that will not excel in a CPU-heavy title like Fivem.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data reveals a clear hierarchy across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the system is fast: Low settings yield 210.4 FPS, Medium yields 194 FPS, High yields 165.2 FPS, and Ultra yields 128.5 FPS. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the system is often CPU-bound, as the frame rate differences between Low and Medium are relatively small (16.4 FPS), while the jump from High to Ultra is a more substantial 36.7 FPS drop, suggesting the GPU begins to take on more work. Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show a more pronounced GPU load. Low settings produce 172.6 FPS, Medium 133 FPS, High 105.4 FPS, and Ultra 84.4 FPS. The scaling here is steeper, with Ultra being 51.1% slower than Low, indicating that the RTX 4070 is now the primary bottleneck as pixel count increases. At 3840x2160, the system struggles to maintain high refresh rates. Low settings average 93.3 FPS, Medium 73.9 FPS, High 58.5 FPS, and Ultra drops to 46 FPS. This is a significant falloff, with Ultra being 50.7% slower than Low. The data shows that at 4K, the GPU is fully saturated, and the CPU’s role diminishes. The system is playable at 4K on Medium settings, but Ultra settings will push it below the 60 FPS threshold, which is a critical benchmark for smooth gameplay. The 128.5 FPS at 1080p Ultra is the strongest result for a high-fidelity setting, suggesting that users seeking maximum visual quality should target 1080p or 1440p.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K demonstrates a classic bottleneck shift. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 165.2 at 1920x1080 to 105.4 at 2560x1440, a 36.2% reduction, and then to 58.5 at 3840x2160, a further 44.5% reduction from 1440p. This pattern indicates that the RTX 4070 is being progressively more stressed as resolution increases. However, the more telling data is at Low settings: 210.4 FPS at 1080p drops to 172.6 FPS at 1440p (an 18% decrease) and then to 93.3 FPS at 4K (a 45.9% decrease from 1440p). The relatively small drop from 1080p to 1440p at Low settings suggests that at these lighter loads, the CPU is still the limiting factor, holding the frame rate back from scaling linearly with the GPU’s capability. Once the resolution hits 4K, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck, as evidenced by the larger proportional drops. The scaling from High to Ultra at 4K (58.5 to 46 FPS) is a 21.4% reduction, which is modest compared to the 1080p High-to-Ultra drop (165.2 to 128.5 FPS, a 22.2% reduction). This suggests that at 4K, the game is heavily pixel-bound, and the CPU has less influence on the final frame rate. In summary, the data shows that this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where the CPU can keep up with the GPU at most settings. At 4K, the RTX 4070’s power is the deciding factor, and the i5-9400’s age becomes less relevant. Users with high-refresh-rate 1080p monitors will see excellent results, while 4K enthusiasts will need to compromise on settings to maintain playable frame rates.