Fivem

The Intel Core i7-13700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti delivers a broad spread of performance in Fivem, with the data clearly showing that resolution is the primary driver of frame rate changes. The measured results indicate a system that is more than capable at 1080p but becomes increasingly strained as pixel count rises, a classic sign of the GPU becoming the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The benchmark data shows a stark and consistent pattern: as resolution increases, average FPS falls dramatically across all settings. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 179.3 FPS. Moving to 1440p drops that to 118.6 FPS, and at 4K it falls further to 65.4 FPS. This represents a 63.5% drop in performance from 1080p to 4K at the lowest settings, a massive hit that points squarely at the graphics card.

The trend is even more pronounced at higher quality presets. With High settings, the system delivers 115.5 FPS at 1080p, 73.9 FPS at 1440p, and only 39.5 FPS at 4K. The Ultra preset shows the most severe scaling, going from 87.9 FPS at 1080p down to 60.2 FPS at 1440p and finally 30.8 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is below the 60 FPS threshold that most players consider playable, indicating that this combination is not suited for maximum quality at 4K.

What this data reveals is that the GTX 1080 Ti, while still a capable card, is the bottleneck at higher resolutions. The i7-13700K has ample headroom, as evidenced by the massive frame rates at 1080p Low, but the GPU simply cannot maintain the same throughput when pixel count quadruples. The gap between Low and Ultra settings also widens with resolution, from a 91.4 FPS difference at 1080p to a 34.6 FPS difference at 4K, suggesting that the GPU's memory bandwidth and shading power are being saturated.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this CPU/GPU combo in Fivem?

A: The data shows 1080p is the sweet spot. Even at Ultra settings, the combo holds 87.9 FPS, which is smooth. At 1440p, Ultra drops to 60.2 FPS, and at 4K, Ultra falls to 30.8 FPS, making 1080p the only resolution where all presets remain clearly playable.

Q: How much of a performance difference is there between Low and Ultra settings?

A: At 1080p, the gap is 91.4 FPS (179.3 vs 87.9). At 1440p, the gap narrows to 58.4 FPS (118.6 vs 60.2). At 4K, the difference is 34.6 FPS (65.4 vs 30.8). The relative cost of Ultra increases as resolution drops.

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

A: Only at Low settings, where it averages 65.4 FPS. At Medium, it drops to 53.4 FPS, and at High, it falls to 39.5 FPS. Ultra is not viable at 30.8 FPS. For a consistent 60 FPS experience at 4K, Low settings are required.

Q: How does the i7-13700K compare to its closest rivals?

A: The i7-13700K has an average benchmark score of 47282. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-13700KF, scores 47334, a difference of -0.1%. The AMD EPYC 4364P is 0.3% behind, and the Intel Core i9-12900F is 0.4% behind. This CPU sits in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs.

Q: How does the GTX 1080 Ti compare to its closest rivals?

A: The GTX 1080 Ti has an average benchmark score of 19402. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 scores 19405, a 0% difference. The AMD Radeon Pro 560X is 0.1% behind, and the NVIDIA TITAN Xp is 1.1% ahead. The GPU sits in the 61st percentile of all GPUs.

Q: What is the impact of the CPU's core count on gaming performance?

A: The i7-13700K has 16 cores and 24 threads. Its 3DMark scores show scaling from 1136 in single-thread to 12412 in max-threads, indicating strong multi-threading capability. In Fivem, the high frame rates at 1080p suggest the CPU is not a limiting factor.

Settings Recommendations

For players targeting the most balanced experience, the Medium preset is the clear choice. At 1080p, it delivers 144.3 FPS, which is 35.2% higher than High and only 35 FPS below Low. This provides a significant visual improvement over Low while maintaining a frame rate well above what most monitors can display. At 1440p, Medium still holds 91.8 FPS, making it a viable option for high-refresh-rate 1440p panels.

The High preset is the best option for those with 1440p displays who want better visuals without sacrificing smoothness. At 73.9 FPS, it is playable, though it does require a VRR display to avoid tearing. At 1080p, High at 115.5 FPS is also excellent, but the jump from Medium is not as impactful as the jump from Low to Medium.

Ultra should be avoided unless you are playing at 1080p and have a 60 Hz monitor. The 87.9 FPS at 1080p Ultra is perfectly playable, but the 60.2 FPS at 1440p is borderline, and the 30.8 FPS at 4K is not. Low settings are only recommended for competitive play where maximum frame rate is the priority, as the 179.3 FPS at 1080p gives the greatest input responsiveness.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers a wide range of performance. Low settings produce an average of 179.3 FPS, which drops to 144.3 FPS at Medium, 115.5 FPS at High, and 87.9 FPS at Ultra. This shows a smooth, predictable scaling curve where each preset step costs roughly 20-30 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates are still strong but the curve steepens. Low settings average 118.6 FPS, Medium drops to 91.8 FPS, High falls to 73.9 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 60.2 FPS. The step from Medium to High is the largest single drop, costing 17.9 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles to maintain high frame rates. Low settings average 65.4 FPS, Medium drops to 53.4 FPS, High falls to 39.5 FPS, and Ultra yields just 30.8 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at this resolution is a dramatic 34.6 FPS, highlighting the GPU's limitations at 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Fivem, this pairing of the Intel Core i7-13700K and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti ranks 1040th out of 1792 total combos. This places it in the lower-middle portion of the overall rankings, a surprising result given the CPU's high percentile. The ranking is likely dragged down by the GPU, which sits in the 61st percentile of all GPUs, suggesting that many other graphics cards offer better performance in this specific title.

The CPU's performance relative to its rivals is strong, but the GPU's position is less impressive. The GTX 1080 Ti's nearest rival, the GTX 780, scores nearly identically, with a deltaPct of 0. This indicates that in this game, the older architecture is not a significant differentiator. The TITAN Xp, which is 1.1% faster, would likely push this combo higher in the rankings, but as configured, the system is held back by the graphics card.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-13700K is a 16-core, 24-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, built on Intel's 10 nm process. It has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, with a 30 MB shared L3 cache. Its benchmark scores are impressive: a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 39000 and a single-core score of 5505, placing it in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs.

In Fivem, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with data. The measured frame rates at 1080p Low (179.3 FPS) suggest that the CPU is not the bottleneck, as it is capable of driving far higher frame rates than the GPU can render. The 3DMark scores show strong scaling from 2 threads (2262) to 16 threads (10717), indicating that the CPU can handle the multi-threaded workloads of modern games. The PassMark multithread score of 45887 and single-thread score of 4333 further confirm its capability.

Given that the GPU is the limiting factor at all resolutions, the CPU has significant headroom in this pairing. The i7-13700K's high single-thread performance and robust multi-core architecture ensure that it will not hold back the GTX 1080 Ti in Fivem, even at low settings where frame rates are highest. This makes the CPU a future-proof choice, as it could easily support a more powerful GPU upgrade without becoming a bottleneck.