Fivem

The Intel Core i5-9400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 combination delivers a distinctive performance profile in Fivem, with the data indicating a system that scales predictably across resolutions and settings. The combo ranks 1813th out of 3005 tested configurations, placing it in the lower-middle tier of the database. This pairing of a six-core Coffee Lake processor with a Blackwell-architecture GPU produces results that are heavily influenced by the game's engine and the specific workload at each quality level.

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

The Intel Core i5-9400 is a six-core, six-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 can boost up to 4.10 GHz. This processor has a 65 W TDP and supports DDR4 memory through a dual-channel interface, providing a memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. The CPU's cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 256 KB of L2 per core, and a shared 9 MB L3 cache.

In synthetic benchmarks, the i5-9400 scores 6629 points in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 935 points in the single-core test. Its Geekbench scores are 5141 multi-core and 1389 single-core. The processor's average benchmark score of 2254 places it at the 47th percentile among all CPUs. Compared to its nearest rivals, the i5-9400 sits within a tight cluster: it is 0.2% behind the Intel Core i7-1068NG7, 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core i7-10710U, 0.4% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500, and 0.4% behind the Intel Core i3-10305. These marginal deltas indicate that the CPU's raw compute capability is nearly identical to these competing parts.

For Fivem, the CPU's role is primarily in managing game logic, physics, and the complex multiplayer interactions that the game is known for. The six physical cores without hyper-threading mean that the processor must handle all threads with dedicated execution units. In the measured FPS data, the impact of the CPU is most apparent at lower resolutions and settings, where the GPU is not the primary bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 168 FPS average, which is a strong indicator that the CPU can feed the GPU adequately at that level. However, the boost clock of 4.10 GHz is crucial for maintaining frame pacing in a game that often depends on single-threaded performance for server-side and network-related tasks. The 6-core, 6-thread configuration is sufficient for the game's demands, but the 47th percentile ranking suggests it is not a high-end performer, which can become a limiting factor in heavily populated multiplayer servers.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture using TSMC's 5 nm process, with a chip designated GB207. It features 2560 shading units, 80 texture mapping units, and 32 raster output processors. The GPU has 20 ray tracing cores and 80 tensor cores, supporting DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. Its base clock is 2317 MHz with a boost clock of 2572 MHz, and the memory runs at 2500 MHz with an effective rate of 20 Gbps.

The RTX 5050 is equipped with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 320.0 GB/s. This memory configuration is a critical factor in Fivem, especially at higher resolutions and settings. The GPU's pixel rate is 82.30 GPixel/s and its texture rate is 205.8 GTexel/s, with a FP32 performance of 13.17 TFLOPS. Its TDP is 130 W, requiring a single 8-pin power connector and a suggested 300 W power supply.

In GPU benchmarks, the RTX 5050 scores 17326 in Passmark G3D and 2502 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. Its average benchmark score is 21035, placing it at the 66th percentile among all GPUs. The nearest rivals show a very close grouping: the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL is 0.6% ahead, the AMD Radeon HD 8970M is 1% ahead, the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT is 1.6% behind, and the NVIDIA RTX A4000 Mobile is 1.6% ahead. This data suggests the RTX 5050's raw performance is comparable to a mid-range mobile-class GPU, despite being a desktop part.

In Fivem, the GPU's role becomes dominant at higher resolutions and quality settings. The 8 GB VRAM is adequate for 1080p and 1440p at most settings, but the data shows significant frame rate drops at 4K, particularly at Ultra settings where the average FPS falls to 30. The boost clock of 2572 MHz helps maintain performance at lower resolutions, where the GPU can push higher frame rates. The 128-bit memory bus and 320.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for the game's texture streaming needs, but they become a limiting factor at 4K High and Ultra, where the data shows the largest performance penalties.

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

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of performance scaling across resolutions. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 168 FPS average. Moving to 1440p Low drops this to 110 FPS, a reduction of 34.5%. At 4K Low, the average FPS falls to 61, which is a further 44.5% drop from the 1440p figure. This scaling strongly indicates that the GPU becomes an increasingly significant bottleneck as resolution increases, since the CPU workload remains relatively constant while the GPU's pixel and texture processing demands grow.

For Medium settings, the scaling is similar. At 1080p Medium, the average FPS is 132. At 1440p Medium, it drops to 87, a 34.1% reduction. At 4K Medium, the average FPS is 48, a 44.8% drop from 1440p. The min and max FPS for Medium settings are provided: at 1080p Medium, the range is 112 to 152 FPS; at 1440p Medium, it is 74 to 100 FPS; and at 4K Medium, it is 41 to 56 FPS. These ranges show that the frame pacing remains relatively consistent, but the overall performance ceiling is lowered by the GPU's limits.

The High settings show a similar trend but with lower absolute numbers. At 1080p High, the average FPS is 106. At 1440p High, it drops to 70, a 34.0% reduction. At 4K High, the average FPS falls to 39, a 44.3% drop from 1440p. The Ultra settings exhibit the most dramatic scaling. At 1080p Ultra, the average FPS is 82. At 1440p Ultra, it drops to 54, a 34.1% reduction. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 30, a 44.4% drop from 1440p.

The consistent percentage drops across all settings (approximately 34% from 1080p to 1440p and 44% from 1440p to 4K) point to a GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions. The CPU's performance, which is sufficient to deliver 168 FPS at 1080p Low, is not the primary limiter in this scaling. Instead, the RTX 5050's 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit memory interface, combined with its compute throughput, cap the frame rates as resolution increases. The data shows that at 4K, even Low settings yield only 61 FPS, which is barely playable, while Ultra settings at 4K drop to 30 FPS, indicating that this resolution is only viable for lower quality presets.

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

At 1920x1080, the system shows strong performance across all settings. Low settings produce an average FPS of 168. Medium settings yield an average of 132 FPS, with a minimum of 112 and a maximum of 152. High settings deliver an average of 106 FPS. Ultra settings produce an average of 82 FPS. The 1080p results indicate that the combination is well-suited for high-refresh-rate monitors at lower quality presets, and even Ultra settings remain above 60 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the performance drops noticeably. Low settings produce an average of 110 FPS. Medium settings yield an average of 87 FPS, with a minimum of 74 and a maximum of 100. High settings deliver an average of 70 FPS. Ultra settings produce an average of 54 FPS. The 1440p results show that the system can handle most settings smoothly, with Ultra dipping below the 60 FPS threshold.

At 3840x2160, the performance becomes marginal for high quality settings. Low settings produce an average of 61 FPS. Medium settings yield an average of 48 FPS, with a minimum of 41 and a maximum of 56. High settings deliver an average of 39 FPS. Ultra settings produce an average of 30 FPS. The 4K results clearly show that the GPU is the limiting component, as even Low settings barely reach 60 FPS, and Ultra settings are effectively unplayable for smooth gameplay.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p Ultra settings?

A: The average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 82 FPS. This is the highest quality preset tested at that resolution, and it remains above the 60 FPS smoothness threshold.

Q: How does the system perform at 1440p Medium settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the average FPS is 87, with a minimum of 74 and a maximum of 100. This indicates a stable frame rate that is suitable for most gaming scenarios.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 4K resolution?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the primary limiter at 4K. At 3840x2160 Low settings, the average FPS is 61, while at 1080p Low it is 168 FPS. The CPU's performance is sufficient to deliver high frame rates at lower resolutions, but the GPU cannot maintain those rates as resolution increases.

Q: What is the maximum FPS recorded for this combination?

A: The maximum FPS recorded is 168, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The next highest is 152 FPS maximum at 1080p Medium settings.

Q: How does the RTX 5050 compare to its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT?

A: The RTX 5050 has an average benchmark score of 21035, which is 1.6% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT's score of 20713. This indicates a slight performance advantage for the RTX 5050 in general compute tasks.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded and at what settings?

A: The lowest average FPS is 30, recorded at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. This is the only tested configuration where the average FPS falls below 30, making it the most demanding scenario for this hardware.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For 1080p, the system can handle Ultra settings at 82 FPS average, which is suitable for most players. However, for competitive play or if a higher refresh rate is desired, High settings at 106 FPS or Medium settings at 132 FPS provide smoother experiences. The data shows that even Low settings at 168 FPS are an option for those prioritizing maximum frame rate over visual fidelity.

For 1440p, Medium settings at 87 FPS average provide the best balance between visual quality and performance. High settings at 70 FPS are also acceptable, but Ultra settings drop to 54 FPS, which may feel less fluid. Low settings at 110 FPS are viable for players who prefer higher frame rates, but the visual compromise may be significant.

For 4K, the system is clearly constrained. Low settings at 61 FPS average are the only configuration that stays near the 60 FPS target. Medium settings at 48 FPS and High settings at 39 FPS are playable but will exhibit noticeable frame drops. Ultra settings at 30 FPS are not recommended for smooth gameplay. Therefore, the data suggests that 4K gaming with this combo should be limited to Low settings for a consistent experience.

Overall, the best experience per the measured rows is achieved at 1080p with Ultra settings, as it delivers 82 FPS average without sacrificing visual quality. For 1440p, Medium settings at 87 FPS provide the most balanced experience. For 4K, Low settings at 61 FPS are the only viable option for maintaining near-60 FPS performance.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-9400 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 combination ranks 1813th out of 3005 tested combos in Fivem. This places it in the 40th percentile of all tested configurations, meaning roughly 60% of tested systems perform better in this game. The ranking reflects the mid-range nature of both components: the CPU sits at the 47th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU sits at the 66th percentile among all GPUs.

The ranking is influenced by the significant performance drop at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the system performs admirably, with High settings above 100 FPS and Ultra settings above 80 FPS. However, at 4K, the system struggles, with Ultra settings at 30 FPS and High settings at 39 FPS. This indicates that the combo is better suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming rather than 4K.

Compared to other combos in the database, this system's performance is typical for a mid-range CPU paired with a mid-range GPU. The CPU's 47th percentile ranking and the GPU's 66th percentile ranking suggest that the GPU is the stronger component in this pairing. The data shows that the system is capable of delivering high frame rates at lower resolutions, but its 4K performance is limited. The 1813th rank out of 3005 indicates that while this is not a top-tier gaming system, it is far from the bottom of the pack, offering a competent experience for most gaming scenarios at 1080p and 1440p.