Fivem

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

The measured data shows a steep and consistent performance curve as resolution climbs, which strongly indicates that the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 becomes the dominant limiting factor at higher pixel counts. At 1080p Low, the combination of the Intel Core i7-13700K and RTX 2060 delivers 144.8 FPS, which drops to 95.2 FPS at 1440p Low (a 34.3% reduction) and then to 50.6 FPS at 4K Low (a 46.9% reduction from 1440p). This pattern of near-halving performance with each major resolution step is textbook GPU-bound behavior; the CPU has ample headroom to feed frames, but the GPU's rendering throughput simply cannot keep pace as pixel count quadruples.

At the High preset, the scaling is even more revealing. The system achieves 89.5 FPS at 1080p, 61 FPS at 1440p, and 33.8 FPS at 4K. The gap between 1080p and 1440p is 31.8%, and the gap between 1440p and 4K is 44.6%. Notably, the drop from 1080p High to 4K High is 62.2%, meaning the system loses nearly two-thirds of its frame rate when moving to UHD. This is a classic sign that the 6 GB VRAM buffer and the GPU's compute resources are being saturated; the CPU is not the bottleneck in these resolutions.

Ultra settings amplify the trend. At 1080p Ultra, the system still manages 72.1 FPS, which is respectable, but 1440p Ultra drops to 46.8 FPS, and 4K Ultra falls to 24.5 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is barely playable, sitting just above the 24 FPS threshold. The scaling from 1440p Ultra to 4K Ultra is a 47.7% loss, which is consistent with the other presets and reinforces that resolution, not the CPU, dictates the outcome. The data suggests that at 1080p, the CPU can still influence results, but by 1440p and especially 4K, the RTX 2060's 6 GB GDDR6 memory and 192-bit bus are the constraining factors.

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

The RTX 2060 operates with a base clock of 1365 MHz and a boost clock of 1680 MHz, paired with 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 336.0 GB/s. In Fivem, which is a multiplayer modification framework with heavy draw call overhead and often large, unoptimized custom assets, this memory configuration is critical. The 4K High result of 33.8 FPS and 4K Ultra result of 24.5 FPS both suggest that the 6 GB VRAM capacity is being exhausted, forcing texture streaming and asset swapping that tanks performance.

The GPU's 1920 shading units and 48 ROPs are also relevant. At 1080p, the card can push 144.8 FPS on Low, which shows that the raw compute is sufficient for lighter loads. However, the PassMark G3D score of 14111 places this GPU at the 58th percentile of all GPUs, meaning it is a mid-range part. The nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks — the AMD Radeon RX 7600S (0.5% ahead) and AMD Radeon Pro W5500 (1.8% behind) — confirm this positioning. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1242 further demonstrates that this is not a high-end card; it is a capable 1080p performer that struggles at 4K.

The memory clock of 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective) is standard for the generation, but the 192-bit bus width caps bandwidth. In Fivem, where many players use custom vehicles and maps with high-resolution textures, this bandwidth limitation becomes apparent at 1440p and 4K. The data shows that between Medium and High settings at 1440p, the FPS drops from 77.8 to 61, indicating that the GPU is sensitive to texture quality and draw distance. The Ultra preset at any resolution is punishing; at 4K Ultra, the system produces 24.5 FPS, which is below the 30 FPS playability threshold and confirms that the GPU is the primary bottleneck in all scenarios above 1080p Medium.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 is the only resolution where the system consistently exceeds 60 FPS across all settings. At 1440p, only Low (95.2 FPS) and Medium (77.8 FPS) clear 60 FPS. At 4K, no preset reaches 60 FPS, with the best result being 50.6 FPS on Low.

Q: Can this system handle 4K in Fivem?

A: Technically yes, but not at playable frame rates. The 4K Low preset yields 50.6 FPS, which is acceptable for casual play, but 4K High (33.8 FPS) and 4K Ultra (24.5 FPS) are below the smoothness threshold. The 6 GB VRAM is likely the limiting factor here.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 compare to its closest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 2060's average benchmark score is 16074. The AMD Radeon RX 7600S is 0.5% ahead, while the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M and Pro 5700 are both 1.7% behind. This places the RTX 2060 in a tight mid-range cluster.

Q: Is the CPU holding back the GPU in this game?

A: Not at 1440p or 4K. The Intel Core i7-13700K has 16 cores and 24 threads with a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, which is more than sufficient. The FPS drops between resolutions (e.g., 89.5 to 61 FPS from 1080p High to 1440p High) are too large to be CPU-induced.

Q: What is the FPS difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p?

A: The difference is 72.7 FPS. Low settings produce 144.8 FPS, while Ultra produces 72.1 FPS. This shows a 50.2% performance penalty for maxing out settings at 1080p.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 1460 out of 1792 tested combinations, placing it in the 18.5th percentile of all tested combos. This indicates that while it can play the game, many other systems deliver higher frame rates.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-13700K + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 combination ranks 1460 out of 1792 tested combos in Fivem. This places the system in the bottom 18.5% of all configurations tested, which is a poor showing for a CPU that is in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs. The bottleneck is unambiguous: the i7-13700K is a top-tier processor with an average benchmark score of 47282, sitting just 0.1% behind the Intel Core i7-13700KF and 0.4% ahead of the Intel Core i9-12900F. Meanwhile, the RTX 2060's average benchmark score of 16074 places it at the 58th percentile of all GPUs.

The discrepancy between the CPU's high percentile (93) and the GPU's middling percentile (58) explains the overall combo ranking. In Fivem, which is often CPU-intensive in multiplayer servers with many entities, one might expect the CPU to matter more. However, the measured FPS data shows that at 4K, the system cannot exceed 50.6 FPS even on Low, and at 1080p Ultra it only reaches 72.1 FPS. These numbers are far below what the i7-13700K is capable of feeding. The combo rank of 1460 suggests that most other tested systems either have a more balanced GPU or a stronger GPU that can utilize the CPU's headroom.

Comparatively, the CPU's nearest rivals (the i7-13700KF, AMD EPYC 4364P, and i9-12900F) all have nearly identical average benchmark scores, with deltas of -0.1%, 0.3%, and 0.4% respectively. This means the CPU choice is not the differentiator; the GPU is. A system with this same CPU but a higher-tier GPU would likely rank significantly higher. The data strongly indicates that the RTX 2060 is the limiting factor, dragging an otherwise excellent processor down the rankings.

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

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 144.8 FPS
• Medium: 114.5 FPS
• High: 89.5 FPS
• Ultra: 72.1 FPS

The spread from Low to Ultra is 72.7 FPS, with each settings tier reducing performance by roughly 20-25 FPS. Low achieves a frame rate that is 61.9% higher than Ultra. This resolution is clearly the sweet spot, as even Ultra stays above 70 FPS, which is smooth for most players.

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 95.2 FPS
• Medium: 77.8 FPS
• High: 61 FPS
• Ultra: 46.8 FPS

At 1440p, the system starts to show strain. Low is still excellent, but Ultra drops to 46.8 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target. The performance gap between Low and Ultra is 48.4 FPS, and the Medium preset (77.8 FPS) is the only other setting that clears 60 FPS comfortably. High (61 FPS) is borderline.

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 50.6 FPS
• Medium: 43.3 FPS
• High: 33.8 FPS
• Ultra: 24.5 FPS

4K is a struggle for this combo. Low is the only preset above 50 FPS, and it is still 16.7% below the 60 FPS target. Ultra at 24.5 FPS is essentially unplayable for fast-paced action. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 26.1 FPS, which is proportionally smaller than at lower resolutions, indicating that the GPU is hitting a hard performance ceiling.

Settings Recommendations

The data points to a clear recommendation: play at 1920x1080 with High settings for the best balance of visual quality and performance. At 1080p High, the system delivers 89.5 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold and only 13.6% below the Low preset's 144.8 FPS. The jump from High to Ultra costs 17.4 FPS (from 89.5 to 72.1), which is a 19.4% penalty for marginal visual gains. Given that Fivem's multiplayer servers often have inconsistent optimization, keeping headroom above 60 FPS is prudent.

For players who prioritize maximum frame rates, 1080p Low at 144.8 FPS is the best choice. This is particularly relevant for competitive multiplayer scenarios where input latency and frame pacing matter more than shadows or reflections. The Medium preset at 114.5 FPS offers a middle ground, providing a 27.8% improvement over High while still maintaining a very smooth experience.

At 1440p, the system can handle Low (95.2 FPS) and Medium (77.8 FPS) well, but High (61 FPS) is borderline and Ultra (46.8 FPS) is too slow. If a player must use a 1440p monitor, the Medium preset is recommended. At 4K, only Low (50.6 FPS) is viable, and even that may feel sluggish in heavy multiplayer sessions. The Ultra presets at 1440p and 4K should be avoided entirely, as the 6 GB VRAM and the GPU's compute throughput cannot sustain playable frame rates. The data suggests that the system is best utilized as a high-refresh 1080p machine or a mid-range 1440p machine.

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

The Intel Core i7-13700K is a 16-core, 24-thread processor based on Raptor Lake architecture, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. It has 30 MB of shared L3 cache and supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory. In synthetic benchmarks, it scores 39000 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 5505 in single-core, placing it at the 93rd percentile of all CPUs. Its average benchmark score of 47282 is virtually identical to its nearest rivals, with deltas of -0.1% to 0.5% against the i7-13700KF, AMD EPYC 4364P, and i9-12900F.

In Fivem, the CPU's role is to handle the game's simulation, entity tracking, and network code, which can be demanding in servers with many players. The 16 cores and 24 threads provide ample parallelism, and the 5.40 GHz boost clock ensures strong single-thread performance. However, the measured FPS data shows that the CPU is not the bottleneck in this configuration. At 1080p Low, the system hits 144.8 FPS, which is high but still below what this CPU could theoretically push with a stronger GPU. The fact that FPS drops to 50.6 at 4K Low — a 65.1% reduction — proves that the GPU is the limiting component.

The CPU's PassMark multithread score of 45887 and single-thread score of 4333 indicate that it can handle any task Fivem throws at it. The 24 threads are particularly useful for background processes and server-side calculations in multiplayer sessions. The data shows that even at 1080p Ultra (72.1 FPS), the CPU is likely not fully saturated, as the frame rate is still well below what the CPU's single-thread performance would allow. In summary, the i7-13700K is overqualified for pairing with the RTX 2060 in this game; it provides massive headroom that the GPU cannot exploit, particularly at higher resolutions.