Fivem

The Intel Core i5-9400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 pairing in Fivem presents a distinct split: the CPU, a 6-core/6-thread Coffee Lake part, anchors the system’s baseline, while the RTX 5080, a Blackwell 2.0 GPU with 16 GB of GDDR7 memory, drives raw output. The measured data shows this combo achieves a rank of 283 out of 1792 tested configurations, placing it in the top 15.8% of all recorded pairings. This is a system capable of high refresh rates at 1080p and 1440p, though 4K Ultra demands compromise. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 2305 places it near the Intel Core i3-10305 and Intel Core i3-1125G4, with a delta of 0.2%, while the GPU’s average score of 59188 sits close to the AMD Radeon Pro W5500X, which trails by 2.6%.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Fivem if I prioritize frame rate?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo averages 213.6 FPS, which is the highest measured frame rate in the dataset. Even at High settings, it maintains 177.8 FPS, making 1080p the clear choice for maximum smoothness.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Intel Core i5-9400 scores 2305 on average, which is 0.2% higher than the Intel Core i3-10305 (2300) and 0.4% higher than the Intel Xeon E-2134 (2295). It trails the Intel Core i7-8809G, which scores 2319, by 0.6%.

Q: Is the RTX 5080’s performance close to any other GPU in the database?

A: The GPU’s average benchmark score of 59188 is 2.5% ahead of the Intel Arc A580 (57756) and 2.6% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro W5500X (57661). It sits 1.9% behind the Intel Arc Pro A60 (60326).

Q: What is the playable frame rate at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 4K Ultra is 61.5 FPS. This is the lowest average in the dataset, but it remains technically playable for a multiplayer title, though it is close to the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How much of a performance jump is there from Low to Medium settings at 2560x1440?

A: The frame rate drops from 186.5 FPS on Low to 171.8 FPS on Medium, a reduction of 14.7 FPS. This is a modest cost for the visual uplift that Medium provides.

Q: What does the combo’s rank of 283 out of 1792 signify?

A: It indicates that this specific CPU-GPU pairing outperforms 1509 other tested combinations in Fivem. The data suggests it is a strong performer, but not at the absolute top tier, given the CPU’s mid-range standing (50th percentile) and the GPU’s high-level standing (89th percentile).

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 is the dominant component in this pairing, featuring 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, which yields a bandwidth of 960.0 GB/s. This memory subsystem is crucial for Fivem, a multiplayer mod that often loads large textures and assets in busy urban environments. The GPU’s 56.28 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 112 ROPs handle the heavy lifting for rendering, with a boost clock of 2617 MHz ensuring high sustained throughput.

The data shows the GPU’s role scaling with resolution and settings. At 1920x1080 Low, the combo hits 213.6 FPS, suggesting the CPU is keeping pace to feed the GPU. However, at 3840x2160 Ultra, the average drops to 61.5 FPS, indicating that the GPU’s raw power is being taxed by the higher pixel count and the game’s draw calls. The 16 GB VRAM capacity is not a limiting factor here, as the frame rate drops are more attributable to the Blackwell chip’s compute load at 4K rather than memory capacity. The GPU’s percentile rank of 89 versus all GPUs confirms it is a high-end part, and its 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 8637 reflects strong DirectX 12 performance, which aligns with the measured FPS results in this multiplayer title.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 283rd out of 1792 tested combinations in Fivem, placing it in the 84.2nd percentile of all systems. This is a strong result, but it is not a top-100 finish. The ranking is likely held back by the CPU, which sits at the 50th percentile against all CPUs with an average score of 2305. The GPU, conversely, is a top-tier part at the 89th percentile. The disparity between the two components’ standings explains the combo’s position: the RTX 5080 is capable of far more than the i5-9400 can consistently deliver, particularly in a CPU-sensitive game like Fivem, where server-side scripting and entity updates can bottleneck frame pacing.

Looking at the measured frames, the gap between the combo’s rank and what the GPU alone suggests is visible. At 1080p Low, the 213.6 FPS average is excellent, but it is not the 300+ FPS a top-tier CPU might allow. The CPU’s nearest rivals, the Intel Core i3-10305 and i3-1125G4, score within 0.2% of it, confirming that this processor is a mid-range gatekeeper. The rank of 283 is therefore a reflection of a balanced but not elite system: the GPU provides the visual horsepower, while the CPU caps the absolute peak in low-overhead scenarios.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The dataset provides a clear ladder of performance across three resolutions and four settings. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its best results. Low settings average 213.6 FPS, Medium averages 196.2 FPS, High averages 177.8 FPS, and Ultra averages 162.3 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 51.3 FPS, indicating that the GPU has headroom even at the highest preset. This resolution is where the i5-9400’s 6 threads are least likely to bottleneck, allowing the RTX 5080 to stretch its legs.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages remain high. Low settings hit 186.5 FPS, Medium drops to 171.8 FPS, High falls to 144.2 FPS, and Ultra settles at 114.8 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p at Low is 27.1 FPS, which is a modest penalty for the increased resolution. At 1440p Ultra, the 114.8 FPS average is still well above the 60 FPS threshold, making this a viable high-refresh-rate option.

At 3840x2160, the performance curve steepens. Medium settings average 102.6 FPS, which is the only 4K preset above 100 FPS. High averages 80.8 FPS, Low averages 126 FPS, and Ultra drops to 61.5 FPS. The Low setting at 4K outperforms Medium by 23.4 FPS, which is a significant gap, suggesting that the game’s medium preset introduces effects that heavily tax the GPU at higher pixel counts. The Ultra preset at 4K is near the edge of playability, with 61.5 FPS being adequate but not ideal for a competitive multiplayer environment.

Settings Recommendations

For players targeting the highest refresh rates, 1920x1080 with Low settings is the optimal measured configuration, delivering 213.6 FPS. This is the only setting in the dataset that crosses the 200 FPS mark. Medium at 1080p is also excellent, offering 196.2 FPS, which is only a 17.4 FPS reduction from Low while presumably improving visual fidelity. High at 1080p is a strong middle ground at 177.8 FPS, but Ultra at 162.3 FPS provides diminishing returns for the performance cost.

At 2560x1440, the best balance of speed and quality is the Medium preset, which averages 171.8 FPS. This is a 14.7 FPS drop from Low but a 27 FPS improvement over High. For competitive play, Low at 1440p is the safest bet at 186.5 FPS, but Medium offers a smoother visual experience without sacrificing the high refresh rate. Ultra at 1440p remains viable at 114.8 FPS, but it is a significant step down from the lower presets.

For 4K gaming, the data suggests avoiding Ultra unless a 60 FPS lock is acceptable, as it averages exactly 61.5 FPS. Low at 4K provides 126 FPS, which is a substantial boost, but Medium at 102.6 FPS is the recommended preset for a balanced experience, offering a solid frame rate while keeping the resolution intact. High at 4K, averaging 80.8 FPS, is a reasonable alternative for those who prefer higher visual settings over the Medium preset’s performance. The overall recommendation is to use Medium settings at any resolution, as it consistently sits within 10-20% of the Low preset’s performance while providing a better visual baseline for the RTX 5080’s capabilities.