Fivem

# FAQ

Q: How does the Intel Core i7-13700K compare to its closest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The i7-13700K has an average benchmark score of 46881. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 5900, scores 46971, which is a negligible 0.2% difference. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 scores 47022 (0.3% higher), while the AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX and Intel Xeon w3-2535 both score 46654 and 46653 respectively, each 0.5% lower than the i7-13700K.

Q: What is the best 4K setting for smooth gameplay in Fivem?

A: At 3840x2160, the Medium preset delivers an average of 75 FPS with a minimum of 63 FPS and a maximum of 86 FPS. This is the only 4K setting that provides both a playable average and a minimum above 60 FPS, making it the optimal choice at this resolution.

Q: How much performance does the RTX 3080 Ti lose when moving from 1080p to 4K at the Ultra preset?

A: At 1920x1080 Ultra, the average FPS is 127. At 2560x1440 Ultra, it drops to 84 FPS, and at 3840x2160 Ultra, it falls to 46 FPS. This represents a 64% reduction in average FPS from 1080p to 4K at the highest settings.

Q: Which setting preset provides the highest frame rate at each resolution?

A: The Low preset yields the highest average FPS at every resolution: 259 FPS at 1920x1080, 171 FPS at 2560x1440, and 95 FPS at 3840x2160. The Medium preset is the second fastest, followed by High, with Ultra being the slowest at all resolutions.

Q: Does the RTX 3080 Ti have enough VRAM for Fivem at 4K?

A: The RTX 3080 Ti features 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus with 912.4 GB/s bandwidth. Given that the measured 4K Ultra average FPS is 46 and Medium delivers 75 FPS, the 12 GB capacity appears sufficient for the game's demands at this resolution, as the bottleneck is more likely compute throughput than memory capacity.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-threaded performance compare to its single-threaded performance?

A: The i7-13700K scores 12412 in the 3DMark max-threads test versus 1136 in the single-thread test, showing an 11x scaling. In Cinebench R23, the multicore score is 30745 versus 2116 single-core, indicating approximately 14.5x scaling. This demonstrates strong thread scaling, though the real-world FPS data shows diminishing returns in gaming workloads.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i7-13700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti ranks 930 out of 3707 tested combos in Fivem, placing it in the top 25.1% of all configurations evaluated. This percentile positioning suggests a well-balanced pairing, though the rank indicates there is substantial headroom above in the database.

The GPU's percentile rank of 83 among all GPUs and the CPU's percentile rank of 89 among all CPUs both point to high-end components. However, the combo ranking at the 74.9th percentile of tested systems implies that the specific interaction of these parts in Fivem produces results slightly below what either component's individual standing might suggest. This discrepancy could stem from Fivem's unique performance characteristics, which may favor different hardware configurations than synthetic benchmarks.

The CPU's nearest rivals show remarkably tight performance clustering, with the AMD Ryzen 9 5900 and Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 essentially matching the i7-13700K's average score. This suggests that in CPU-bound scenarios, the i7-13700K offers no meaningful advantage over these alternatives. The GPU's rivals, including the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 and NVIDIA Tesla M40 series, are quite different products, indicating the RTX 3080 Ti occupies a specific performance tier with few direct competitors in the database.

The rank of 930 out of 3707 means that approximately 2,777 tested combos outperform this pairing in Fivem. This is a significant number, suggesting that many configurations with newer or more specialized hardware deliver higher frame rates. The data implies that while the i7-13700K and RTX 3080 Ti are individually capable, Fivem's multiplayer environment may reward other architectural choices, particularly those with higher memory bandwidth or different core configurations.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides a clear hierarchy of settings across all resolutions. At 3840x2160, the Medium preset delivers 75 FPS average with a minimum of 63 FPS, making it the only 4K option that maintains a playable minimum frame rate. The High preset at 60 FPS average lacks reported minimum data, which introduces uncertainty, but the Medium preset's documented 63 FPS minimum provides confidence in consistent performance.

At 2560x1440, the High preset achieves 108 FPS average, which is well above the threshold for smooth gameplay. The Medium preset offers 135 FPS with a minimum of 114 FPS, making it the best choice for high-refresh-rate displays. The Ultra preset's 84 FPS average is still playable but represents a 22% reduction from High, suggesting that the visual gains from Ultra may not justify the performance cost at this resolution.

The 1920x1080 resolution presents an abundance of options. The Medium preset delivers 204 FPS with a minimum of 174 FPS, which is excellent for competitive play. The High preset at 163 FPS is also strong, while Ultra at 127 FPS remains above 120 FPS for smooth motion. The Low preset's 259 FPS is the maximum achievable, but the slight visual compromise may not be necessary given the High preset's already impressive performance.

For the best overall experience, the Medium preset appears optimal at all resolutions: it provides the best balance of visual quality and frame rate consistency, with documented minimum FPS values at every resolution that exceed 60 FPS. The High preset is a viable alternative for those prioritizing visuals, but the lack of minimum FPS data for High settings means the Medium preset's guaranteed performance is more reliable for benchmarking purposes.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the RTX 3080 Ti with the i7-13700K produces exceptional frame rates. The Low preset averages 259 FPS, the highest of any configuration measured. The Medium preset averages 204 FPS with a minimum of 174 FPS and a maximum of 235 FPS, showing a tight frame time distribution. The High preset averages 163 FPS, while Ultra drops to 127 FPS. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, even the most demanding settings maintain frame rates well above standard display refresh rates.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance scales predictably. The Low preset averages 171 FPS, a 34% reduction from 1080p Low. The Medium preset averages 135 FPS with a minimum of 114 FPS and maximum of 155 FPS, representing a 34% reduction from its 1080p counterpart. The High preset averages 108 FPS, down 34% from 1080p High. The Ultra preset averages 84 FPS, down 34% from 1080p Ultra. This consistent 34% reduction across all settings suggests a uniform resolution scaling factor.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates decline more steeply. The Low preset averages 95 FPS, a 44% reduction from 1080p Low and a 44% reduction from 1440p Low. The Medium preset averages 75 FPS with a minimum of 63 FPS and maximum of 86 FPS, representing a 63% reduction from 1080p Medium. The High preset averages 60 FPS, a 63% reduction from 1080p High. The Ultra preset averages 46 FPS, a 64% reduction from 1080p Ultra. The larger percentage drops at 4K indicate a shift in the performance bottleneck.

The data reveals that the gap between settings narrows at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 132 FPS (259 vs 127), while at 4K, the difference is 49 FPS (95 vs 46). This compression suggests that at 4K, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, reducing the impact of settings changes on overall performance.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti features 12 GB of GDDR6X memory with a 384-bit bus and 912.4 GB/s bandwidth. Its 28,300 million transistors on an 8 nm process deliver 34.10 TFLOPS of FP32 compute. The GPU's 10,240 shading units, 320 TMUs, and 112 ROPs provide substantial rasterization throughput, with a pixel rate of 186.5 GPixel/s and texture rate of 532.8 GTexel/s.

The GPU's benchmark results show strong synthetic performance, with a Passmark G3D score of 26896 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5077. Its Geekbench OpenCL score of 170037 and Vulkan score of 192697 indicate robust compute capabilities. However, the GPU's percentile rank of 83 among all GPUs places it below the top tier, and its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 (0.8% higher) and the NVIDIA Tesla M40 series (1.2-1.7% lower).

In Fivem, the GPU's role becomes increasingly prominent as resolution increases. At 1080p, the frame rates suggest that the CPU has sufficient headroom to keep the GPU fed, as evidenced by the 259 FPS Low setting result. At 4K, the GPU's workload intensifies, and the measured FPS drops more sharply, indicating that the RTX 3080 Ti's compute and memory bandwidth are being fully utilized.

The GPU's 12 GB VRAM capacity is likely sufficient for Fivem's requirements at all measured settings. The fact that the 4K Ultra preset achieves 46 FPS average suggests the bottleneck is in the GPU's shader processing or memory bandwidth rather than capacity, as the game does not appear to be exceeding the 12 GB allocation. The 912.4 GB/s bandwidth is a critical asset at 4K, where texture streaming and memory access patterns become more demanding.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-13700K features 16 cores and 24 threads, with base and boost clocks of 3.40 GHz and 5.40 GHz respectively. Its Raptor Lake architecture on a 10 nm process includes a 30 MB shared L3 cache and 2 MB L2 cache per core. The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, with a dual-channel memory bus. Its 125W TDP and unlocked multiplier make it a versatile desktop processor.

The CPU's synthetic benchmark scores are impressive, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 30745 and single-core score of 2116. The 3DMark tests show scaling from 1136 single-thread to 12412 max-threads, indicating strong multi-threading capabilities. The Passmark multithread score of 45887 and data compression score of 595292 demonstrate computational prowess beyond gaming workloads.

In Fivem, the CPU's role appears most significant at lower resolutions. At 1080p, the frame rates of 259 FPS on Low settings suggest that the CPU is capable of driving high frame rates, and the GPU is not yet the limiting factor. The consistent 34% reduction when moving from 1080p to 1440p across all settings suggests that the CPU maintains its performance headroom even at higher resolutions.

However, the transition from 1440p to 4K shows a different pattern, with reductions ranging from 44% to 63% depending on settings. This non-uniform scaling indicates that at 4K, the GPU becomes the dominant constraint, and the CPU's additional headroom is not fully utilized. The CPU's 89th percentile ranking among all CPUs confirms its high-end positioning, but Fivem's performance at 4K is more reflective of GPU capabilities.

The CPU's 16 cores and 24 threads are more than adequate for Fivem's typical workload. The game's multiplayer nature may benefit from the CPU's multi-threading capabilities, particularly in scenarios with many players or complex scripts. However, the measured FPS data suggests that the CPU's performance ceiling is well above what the GPU can deliver at higher resolutions, making the CPU a non-limiting component in this configuration.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals distinct scaling patterns across resolutions. From 1080p to 1440p, every setting preset shows an identical 34% reduction in average FPS. This uniform scaling strongly indicates that the performance bottleneck is consistent across these resolutions, likely the GPU's fill rate or shading capacity. The CPU maintains its performance headroom, and the GPU's workload scales linearly with pixel count.

From 1440p to 4K, the scaling becomes non-uniform. The Low preset drops 44%, while the Medium, High, and Ultra presets drop 44%, 44%, and 45% respectively from their 1440p values. This steeper decline at 4K suggests that the GPU is approaching its limits, with memory bandwidth or ROP throughput becoming increasingly constrained. The fact that the percentage drop is relatively consistent across settings at this transition points to a hardware limit rather than a software or settings-dependent factor.

The overall scaling from 1080p to 4K shows reductions of 63-64% for Medium, High, and Ultra, but only 63% for Low (from 259 to 95 FPS). The slightly smaller reduction for Low settings may indicate that at 1080p Low, the CPU is partially limiting performance, preventing the GPU from reaching its full potential. This interpretation is supported by the Low preset's 259 FPS at 1080p, which could be constrained by the CPU's ability to feed frames to the GPU.

The scaling data suggests that this configuration is GPU-limited at 4K across all settings, GPU-limited at 1440p, and possibly CPU-limited at 1080p on Low settings only. The identical 34% scaling from 1080p to 1440p across all settings is a notable finding, as it implies that the performance relationship between resolutions is deterministic and predictable for this hardware combination.

For users with high-refresh-rate displays, the 1440p Medium setting at 135 FPS average offers the best balance of resolution and smoothness. For 4K displays, the Medium setting at 75 FPS is the only option that maintains a minimum above 60 FPS, making it the recommended choice. The data clearly indicates that Ultra settings are impractical at 4K (46 FPS average) and only marginally beneficial at 1440p (84 FPS average), where the visual improvements may not justify the 22% performance penalty compared to High settings.