Fivem

This analysis examines the performance of the Intel Core i7-13700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti in the multiplayer title Fivem. The data clearly indicates a significant bottleneck, where the GPU's capabilities are the primary constraint on frame rates across all tested resolutions and settings. The following sections break down the measured results, contextualize the hardware's role, and provide actionable recommendations based solely on the provided facts.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a stark and predictable pattern: as resolution increases, the frame rate drops considerably, confirming the GTX 1050 Ti is the limiting component. The most telling comparison is between 1080p and 4K at the same settings. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 39 FPS at 1920x1080 to just 14 FPS at 3840x2160. This is a reduction of 25 FPS, or a drop of approximately 64%. The trend is similar for Low settings, where the average goes from 62 FPS at 1080p down to 22 FPS at 4K, a 40 FPS decrease.

The scaling between 1440p and 4K further illustrates the GPU's struggle. At Medium settings, the average FPS is 32 at 2560x1440 but drops to 18 at 3840x2160. The difference between 1080p and 1440p is also substantial. For instance, at Ultra settings, the average is 30 FPS at 1080p and 20 FPS at 1440p. The heavy performance penalty at 4K, where even the Low preset only manages an average of 22 FPS, indicates that the GPU is overwhelmed by the pixel count. The data suggests that the Core i7-13700K has ample headroom, as the frame rates are almost entirely dictated by the graphics card's rendering limits at each resolution. This is a classic GPU-bound scenario where lowering resolution yields significant and immediate performance gains.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate achieved with this hardware combination?

A: The highest average frame rate recorded is 62 FPS, which occurs only at the 1920x1080 resolution with the Low settings preset.

Q: Can this system achieve a playable frame rate at 4K resolution?

A: The data shows that it cannot. At 3840x2160, the average frame rates are 22 FPS on Low, 18 FPS on Medium, 14 FPS on High, and 11 FPS on Ultra. These figures are all well below standard playability thresholds.

Q: How much of a performance gain is there from dropping from High to Low settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the average frame rate increases from 39 FPS on High settings to 62 FPS on Low settings. This represents a 23 FPS improvement, which is a significant 59% performance uplift.

Q: What is the performance difference between the Medium and Ultra presets at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Medium preset yields an average of 32 FPS, while the Ultra preset drops to an average of 20 FPS. This shows a 12 FPS difference between the two settings levels.

Q: Is the frame rate more consistent at lower resolutions?

A: The data suggests that consistency improves at lower resolutions. At 1080p Medium, the minimum FPS is 41 and the maximum is 56, a range of 15 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the range is from 27 to 37 FPS, also a 10 FPS spread, but at a lower overall level. At 4K Medium, the range is from 15 to 20 FPS, a smaller absolute range but at a much lower and less smooth performance level.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti is the decisive factor in this system's Fivem performance. With 4 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 128-bit bus, the card's memory bandwidth is capped at 112.1 GB/s. This, combined with its 768 shading units and a boost clock of 1392 MHz, defines its rendering capacity. The benchmark results solidify its position as a low-end part; its Passmark G3D score of 6340 places it in the 25th percentile of all GPUs, and its average benchmark score of 4193 is nearly matched by the AMD Radeon R5 M330, which is a mere 0.6% behind.

The GPU's role in Fivem is clearly the limiting factor. The measured FPS data shows that even at the lowest settings, the card cannot maintain high frame rates. The fact that the 4K Low preset only achieves 22 FPS while the 1080p Low preset achieves 62 FPS demonstrates that the GPU is the primary constraint. The GTX 1050 Ti's compute performance, measured at 2.138 TFLOPS for FP32, is simply insufficient for the demands of high-resolution rendering. The card's DirectX 12 benchmark score of 26 and DirectX 11 score of 45 further indicate its limited ability to handle modern graphics workloads. The data shows that the GPU is the absolute bottleneck, and any attempt to increase visual fidelity or resolution will be met with severe frame rate penalties.

Measured FPS Breakdown

This section details the exact average frame rates recorded for each configuration.

3840x2160 (4K)

• Low: The average frame rate is 22 FPS.
• Medium: The average frame rate is 18 FPS, with a minimum of 15 FPS and a maximum of 20 FPS.
• High: The average frame rate is 14 FPS.
• Ultra: The average frame rate is 11 FPS.

2560x1440 (1440p)

• Low: The average frame rate is 41 FPS.
• Medium: The average frame rate is 32 FPS, with a minimum of 27 FPS and a maximum of 37 FPS.
• High: The average frame rate is 26 FPS.
• Ultra: The average frame rate is 20 FPS.

1920x1080 (1080p)

• Low: The average frame rate is 62 FPS.
• Medium: The average frame rate is 49 FPS, with a minimum of 41 FPS and a maximum of 56 FPS.
• High: The average frame rate is 39 FPS.
• Ultra: The average frame rate is 30 FPS.

The data shows a clear hierarchy. At 1080p, the Low preset is the only one that breaks the 60 FPS barrier. The Medium preset provides a playable experience with an average of 49 FPS. The High and Ultra presets, with averages of 39 and 30 FPS respectively, are less smooth. At 1440p, all presets fail to reach 60 FPS, with the Low preset being the most viable at 41 FPS. At 4K, all results are below 25 FPS, rendering the game effectively unplayable at this resolution on this hardware.

Settings Recommendations

Given the measured frame rates, the optimal experience for this hardware configuration is at 1080p with the Low settings preset, which produces an average of 62 FPS. This is the only tested configuration that achieves a frame rate suitable for smooth, responsive gameplay.

For users who prioritize visual quality over maximum frame rate, the Medium preset at 1080p is the next best option. With an average of 49 FPS and a minimum of 41 FPS, it offers a more detailed image while still maintaining a mostly smooth experience. The High preset at 1080p, with an average of 39 FPS, could be considered for less demanding scenarios, but the frame rate is noticeably lower.

At 1440p, the Low preset is the only viable choice, with an average of 41 FPS. The Medium preset at this resolution drops to 32 FPS, which may feel sluggish. Using the Ultra or High presets at 1440p is not recommended, as the average frame rates of 20 and 26 FPS respectively are too low for a fluid experience. The data strongly suggests that 4K resolution should be avoided entirely with this GPU, as even the lowest settings result in an average of only 22 FPS. The best experience per the measured rows is unequivocally 1080p with the Low preset.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-13700K is a high-end processor that is not the source of the performance limitation in this configuration. Its benchmark scores are very strong. For instance, it scores 30745 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 2116 in single-core tests. Its Passmark multithread score is 45887, and its 3DMark max-threads score is 12412. The processor features 16 cores and 24 threads, with a boost clock of up to 5.40 GHz. Its average benchmark score of 46881 places it in the 89th percentile of all CPUs, with its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 5900, being only 0.2% different in score.

In the context of the measured FPS data, the i7-13700K's power is largely untapped. The frame rates are consistently low across all settings, a clear sign that the GPU is the bottleneck. The CPU is capable of feeding the GTX 1050 Ti with data far faster than the GPU can process it. The processor's high single-thread performance, as indicated by its 3DMark single-thread score of 1136, ensures that the game's main simulation and logic threads are not a limiting factor. The CPU's role here is to provide a stable platform that is ready for a much more powerful graphics card. The data shows a massive imbalance, where the CPU's performance far exceeds what the GPU can utilize in this game.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i7-13700K and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti ranks 3651 out of 3707 tested combinations in Fivem. This places it in the bottom 1.5% of all tested systems, a reflection of the severe GPU bottleneck. This low ranking is directly attributed to the GTX 1050 Ti's poor performance, which is in the 25th percentile of all GPUs.

The CPU, on the other hand, is a top-tier component. Its 89th percentile ranking and an average benchmark score of 46881 are in stark contrast to the GPU's 25th percentile ranking and average score of 4193. The data indicates that the CPU is capable of performing at a level that would place it among the top systems, but it is held back by the graphics card. If the i7-13700K were paired with a more capable GPU, this combination's rank would be drastically higher. The hierarchy is clear: the processor is a high-end component, while the graphics card is an entry-level one, and the latter dictates the overall ranking in this game.