Fivem

The Intel Core i5-9400 is a six-core, six-thread processor based on the Coffee Lake architecture, with a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.10 GHz. It lacks Hyper-Threading, meaning its six threads must handle all workload scheduling. In synthetic benchmarks, this CPU sits at the 50th percentile of all tested processors, with an average benchmark score of 2305. Its nearest rivals in aggregate performance are the Intel Core i3-10305 and Intel Core i3-1125G4, both scoring 2300 and 2299 respectively, placing the i5-9400 a mere 0.2% ahead of each. The data suggests that in a multiplayer title like Fivem, which often involves complex physics and AI simulations, this six-core configuration provides a solid baseline but is not a top-tier performer. The CPU’s 9 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support are adequate for the demands of the game, but the lack of extra threads may become a limiting factor during intense, script-heavy moments. The boost clock of 4.10 GHz is the key asset here, as Fivem’s engine tends to favor raw single-core speed for game logic and network processing, making the CPU's ability to reach that frequency crucial for maintaining consistent frame times.

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

The benchmark data indicates that the CPU is a capable but not dominant component in this system. The i5-9400’s six physical cores are sufficient for the game’s baseline operations, but the absence of multithreading means that when the game spawns numerous entities or processes many player interactions, the CPU can become a bottleneck. The measured FPS results show that at 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves an average of 213.9 FPS. This high frame rate at low resolution suggests that the CPU is able to feed the GPU frames rapidly when graphical load is minimal. However, the gap between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p is 70.7 FPS, indicating that the GPU is also heavily involved. The CPU’s single-core performance, as evidenced by a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1125, is adequate to push high frame rates, but the overall system performance in Fivem will be a balance between this CPU and the graphics card. The CPU’s 65-watt TDP and end-of-life production status suggest it is a mature design that is well understood, and its performance is predictable, making it a reliable, if not spectacular, foundation for a gaming build.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is the dominant component in this pairing, based on the Ada Lovelace architecture and built on a 5 nm process. It features 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. The GPU’s boost clock is rated at 2475 MHz, and it houses 7168 shading units. In synthetic benchmarks, it achieves an 84th percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 42576. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA RTX A6000, which scores 42653, placing the 4070 SUPER just 0.2% behind it. This high-end GPU is clearly capable of handling the graphical demands of Fivem, and the data reflects this. At 4K resolution with Ultra settings, the system still manages an average of 53.2 FPS, which is playable but not ideal. The 12 GB VRAM capacity is more than sufficient for the game’s textures and draw distances at any resolution, and the high memory bandwidth ensures that data can be fed to the GPU cores without stuttering. The GPU’s performance is a strong counterweight to the CPU’s more modest capabilities, and in most scenarios, it will be the component that determines the maximum achievable frame rate.

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

The measured FPS data reveals a clear trend in how the system scales across resolutions. At 1080p with High settings, the average FPS is 179. Moving to 1440p, the average drops to 119.2 FPS, a decrease of 59.8 FPS. At 4K, the average further drops to 68.3 FPS. This scaling pattern indicates that the system becomes increasingly GPU-bound at higher resolutions. The CPU’s performance remains relatively constant, but the GPU’s workload increases significantly as pixel count rises. The fact that the 1080p Low setting hits 213.9 FPS while 4K Ultra only reaches 53.2 FPS shows that the GPU is the primary limiter at 4K, whereas the CPU is more of a factor at lower resolutions. The gap between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p is 70.7 FPS, whereas at 4K, that same gap is 53.6 FPS. This suggests that at 1080p, the CPU is able to keep up with the GPU’s frame output, but at 4K, the GPU’s rendering time dominates, making the CPU less of a bottleneck. For a player with a 1080p or 1440p monitor, the system is well-balanced, but for 4K gaming, the GPU is the clear focus of the performance equation.

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

Based on the measured data, the High preset offers the best balance of visual fidelity and performance across all resolutions. At 1080p, High produces an average of 179 FPS, which is far above the refresh rate of most monitors and provides a smooth experience. At 1440p, High yields 119.2 FPS, which is excellent for high-refresh-rate displays and represents a significant visual upgrade over Medium, which only scores 151.7 FPS. The jump from High to Ultra at 1440p results in a 24.6 FPS drop to 94.6 FPS, which may not be worth the marginal visual gains in a multiplayer game where frame rate is critical. At 4K, High delivers 68.3 FPS, which is playable, but Medium at 81.7 FPS might be a safer choice for maintaining a higher frame rate floor. The Low preset, while achieving the highest frame rates, such as 213.9 FPS at 1080p, sacrifices too much visual quality for the system’s capabilities. The Ultra preset, while visually impressive, drops the frame rate below 60 FPS at 4K, which is not ideal for competitive play. Therefore, High is the recommended preset for this combination, as it provides a strong frame rate in all tested resolutions while maintaining good image quality.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This specific combination of the Intel Core i5-9400 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is ranked 411th out of 1792 tested combos in Fivem. This places it in the top 23% of all systems tested, which is a respectable position. The ranking suggests that while the GPU is a high-end component, the CPU’s more moderate performance holds the combo back from being a top-tier contender. The data indicates that there are 1381 other system configurations that perform worse than this one, but also that a significant number of combos outperform it. The high percentile of the GPU (84th) compared to the CPU (50th) highlights the imbalance. If a user were to pair this GPU with a more powerful CPU, the system would likely rank significantly higher, but as it stands, this combo is a solid mid-to-high-tier performer. The rank of 411 out of 1792 is a clear indicator that this system is capable of a good gaming experience, but it is not at the absolute top of the performance hierarchy.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: The system achieves an average of 213.9 FPS. This is the highest frame rate recorded for this resolution, indicating minimal graphical load.
• Medium: The average FPS is 198.5, a decrease of 15.4 FPS from Low, showing a modest performance hit for improved visuals.
• High: The average FPS is 179, which is 19.5 FPS lower than Medium. This setting provides a strong balance of quality and speed.
• Ultra: The average FPS drops to 143.2, a significant 35.8 FPS lower than High, indicating a heavy load on the GPU.

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: The average FPS is 184.9, which is 29 FPS lower than the same setting at 1080p, showing the expected impact of higher resolution.
• Medium: The average FPS is 151.7, a 46.8 FPS drop from Low, showing that the GPU is working harder at this resolution.
• High: The average FPS is 119.2, which is 32.5 FPS lower than Medium. This is still a very playable frame rate.
• Ultra: The average FPS is 94.6, a 24.6 FPS drop from High. This is the lowest frame rate at this resolution.

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: The average FPS is 106.8, which is 78.1 FPS lower than the same setting at 1440p, demonstrating the massive increase in GPU workload.
• Medium: The average FPS is 81.7, a 25.1 FPS drop from Low, showing that the GPU is heavily taxed.
• High: The average FPS is 68.3, a 13.4 FPS drop from Medium. This is the first setting where the frame rate dips below 70 FPS.
• Ultra: The average FPS is 53.2, a 15.1 FPS drop from High. This is the lowest frame rate recorded in the entire dataset, indicating that the GPU is at its limit.