Fivem

Fivem places heavy demands on both processor and graphics card, and the measured results for the Intel Core i5-9400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti combination reveal a system that is exceptionally capable at high refresh rates, but with a distinct performance ceiling. The data shows a wide spread of average frame rates, and the relationship between resolution, settings, and the resulting FPS provides a clear picture of where this pairing excels and where it begins to strain.

Resolution Scaling

The transition from 1080p to 4K produces a dramatic, yet predictable, shift in performance. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the system delivers an average of 177.8 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 at the same High preset sees that figure drop to 124.8 FPS, a reduction of approximately 30%. The jump to 3840x2160 is even more punishing, with the average falling to 69.9 FPS. This represents a 44% decrease from the 1440p result and a 61% decrease from the 1080p result. This steep decline as resolution increases points directly to the GPU becoming the primary limiting factor at higher pixel counts.

The scaling pattern holds across all settings presets. With Low settings, the system produces 214.9 FPS at 1080p, 188 FPS at 1440p, and 112.1 FPS at 4K. The relative drop from 1440p to 4K is 40%, which is slightly less severe than the High preset's drop, but still substantial. The Ultra preset tells a similar story, with 152.2 FPS at 1080p, 97.7 FPS at 1440p, and 52.6 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is particularly telling, as it is the only configuration measured that fails to maintain a 60 FPS average.

The data indicates that the RTX 4070 Ti, with its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth, is more than sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming in Fivem. However, at 4K, the sheer number of pixels being rendered begins to overwhelm the GPU, and the frame rate becomes heavily dependent on the selected settings. The 4K High result of 69.9 FPS is playable, but the 4K Ultra result of 52.6 FPS falls below the threshold many consider smooth. The limiting component at 4K is unequivocally the graphics card, as the CPU's role in frame generation diminishes when the GPU is fully saturated.

Settings Recommendations

For players prioritizing maximum smoothness on a high refresh rate monitor, the Low preset at 1440p is the standout choice, delivering an average of 188 FPS. This is a significant 23% improvement over the High preset's 124.8 FPS at the same resolution, while still providing a playable visual experience. At 1080p, the Low preset pushes the average to 214.9 FPS, which is ideal for 240Hz displays. The performance gains from Low to Medium are smaller, with Medium at 1080p hitting 198.5 FPS and at 1440p hitting 160.3 FPS, suggesting that the Medium preset offers a good balance if the visual uplift is worth the FPS cost.

The High preset represents the most sensible default for a quality experience. At 1440p, it provides 124.8 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS standard and leaves headroom for demanding multiplayer scenarios. The Ultra preset, however, is less compelling. At 1440p, it produces 97.7 FPS, which is a 22% reduction from High, but the visual difference between High and Ultra is often marginal in real-time gameplay. The 4K Ultra result of 52.6 FPS is the only configuration that dips below 60 FPS, indicating that this combination should be avoided for a consistently smooth experience at that resolution. For 4K users, the High preset at 69.9 FPS is the recommended ceiling, with Low at 112.1 FPS being the best option for competitive play.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-9400 is a 6-core, 6-thread processor based on the Coffee Lake architecture, with a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.10 GHz. Its benchmark scores, such as a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 7969 and a single-core score of 1125, place it in the 50th percentile of all CPUs. This indicates a mid-range processor that is adequate for gaming, but not a top-tier performer. The data from Fivem suggests that the CPU is not the primary bottleneck at lower resolutions. At 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves 214.9 FPS, which is a very high frame rate that still relies on the GPU to render frames.

However, the CPU's 6 threads may become a limiting factor in the most demanding scenarios. The gap between the Low preset and Ultra preset at 1080p is 62.7 FPS, which is a larger difference than the 30.3 FPS gap between the same presets at 4K. This pattern suggests that at 1080p, the GPU can produce frames faster than the CPU can feed it in certain situations, but the overall frame rate remains high. The processor's performance is comparable to the Intel Core i3-10305, which has an average score of 2300 and is only 0.2% different from the i5-9400's average of 2305. This shows that the i5-9400 is a solid, but not exceptional, pairing for a high-end GPU like the RTX 4070 Ti.

The data indicates that the CPU is generally sufficient, but it lacks the multi-threading headroom of more modern processors. The boost clock of 4.10 GHz is decent, but the lack of hyper-threading means that heavily threaded workloads, such as those found in busy multiplayer servers, could cause frame drops. The benchmark results do not show the CPU as the main constraint, as the GPU is clearly the limiting factor at 4K, but the 50th percentile ranking suggests that users should not expect the CPU to push beyond the numbers shown.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this CPU and GPU combo to maintain 144 FPS?

A: At 2560x1440 with Low settings, the system averages 188 FPS, and with Medium settings it averages 160.3 FPS. Both configurations exceed the 144 FPS target. At 1920x1080, the High preset delivers 177.8 FPS, so 1440p Medium is the highest quality option that stays above 144 FPS.

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

A: Yes, but with caveats. The 4K High preset produces an average of 69.9 FPS, which is playable. The 4K Medium preset yields 90 FPS, and the 4K Low preset reaches 112.1 FPS. However, the 4K Ultra preset drops to 52.6 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 Ti compare to its closest rival in terms of overall benchmark score?

A: The RTX 4070 Ti has an average benchmark score of 44900. Its closest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile, which scores 45152, a difference of -0.6%. The Intel Arc A730M scores 45592, which is -1.5% higher, while the AMD Radeon Pro 580 scores 44195, which is 1.6% lower.

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-9400 a bottleneck for the RTX 4070 Ti?

A: The data does not show a significant CPU bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 214.9 FPS, indicating the CPU can support very high frame rates. However, the CPU's 50th percentile ranking suggests it may not be the best match for the GPU's full potential in all scenarios, especially in CPU-intensive multiplayer areas.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 188 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 97.7 FPS. This is a difference of 90.3 FPS, showing that the Ultra preset carries a significant performance cost.

Q: What is the launch MSRP for the RTX 4070 Ti?

A: The launch MSRP for the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is 799 USD.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the dominant component in this pairing, and its specifications explain the high frame rates observed. Built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process, it features 7680 shading units, 240 TMUs, and 80 ROPs. Its boost clock of 2610 MHz and 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus provide a memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. The GPU's performance is impressive, as evidenced by its Passmark G3D score of 31624 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5024. It sits in the 85th percentile of all GPUs, signifying a high-end part.

The measured FPS data clearly shows the GPU's strength at 1080p and 1440p. At 1920x1080, even the Ultra preset manages 152.2 FPS, and the Low preset hits 214.9 FPS. At 2560x1440, the results remain strong, with the High preset at 124.8 FPS and the Low preset at 188 FPS. This level of performance is consistent with a GPU that is designed for high refresh rate gaming. The 40.09 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and the 626.4 GTexel/s texture rate are more than enough to handle the demands of Fivem at these resolutions.

The GPU's role becomes more complex at 4K. The memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s is sufficient, but the sheer pixel count of 3840x2160 causes the frame rate to drop significantly. The difference between the 4K Low (112.1 FPS) and 4K Ultra (52.6 FPS) shows that the GPU's performance is heavily influenced by the settings preset. The RTX 4070 Ti is clearly the limiting factor at this resolution, as the CPU's performance is less relevant when the GPU is working at maximum capacity. The GPU's nearest rival, the RTX 5090 Mobile, has a similar average score, showing that the 4070 Ti is a strong performer in its class, though older workstation cards like the AMD Radeon Pro 580 are also close in score.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates. The Low preset averages 214.9 FPS, the Medium preset averages 198.5 FPS, the High preset averages 177.8 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 152.2 FPS. The spread of 62.7 FPS between the lowest and highest settings shows that the GPU has significant headroom at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but begins to show the impact of increased resolution. The Low preset averages 188 FPS, the Medium preset averages 160.3 FPS, the High preset averages 124.8 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 97.7 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra widens to 90.3 FPS, indicating that the GPU is working harder.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates drop considerably. The Low preset still manages an average of 112.1 FPS, and the Medium preset averages 90 FPS. The High preset falls to 69.9 FPS, and the Ultra preset is the only configuration to drop below 60 FPS, averaging just 52.6 FPS. This data shows that the RTX 4070 Ti can handle 4K, but only with settings compromises. The overall combo rank for this CPU and GPU in Fivem is 399 out of 1792 combinations, indicating a strong, though not top-tier, pairing for this specific game.