Fivem

The Intel Core i7-13700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti delivers a performance profile in Fivem that is heavily dictated by resolution, with the CPU proving to be the dominant force at 1080p and the GPU taking over as the primary constraint at 4K. The measured data shows this combo ranks 378th out of 3707 tested combinations, placing it in the top 10.2% of all systems tested for this multiplayer title. This is a strong result, but the scaling patterns reveal that the system's behavior changes character dramatically depending on the target resolution, with 1080p producing exceptionally high frame rates that suggest CPU limitation, while 4K performance drops to levels that clearly indicate GPU-bound operation.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K is steep and reveals a clear shift in bottleneck behavior. At 1080p with Low settings, the system produces 314 FPS, but this falls to 207 FPS at 1440p and further to 115 FPS at 4K. This represents a 63.4% drop from 1080p to 4K at Low settings, which is substantial and indicates that even at the lowest graphical preset, the GPU is still being pushed hard as resolution increases. The scaling pattern shows that the RTX 5070 Ti becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions, while the i7-13700K's strong single-thread performance keeps 1080p frame rates exceptionally high.

Looking at the High preset, the scaling is even more pronounced in absolute terms: 198 FPS at 1080p drops to 130 FPS at 1440p (a 34.3% reduction) and then to 72 FPS at 4K (a 44.6% reduction from 1440p). The 4K High figure of 72 FPS is the first indication that this resolution pushes the GPU to its limits in this game, as the frame rate falls below the 100 FPS threshold that the system easily maintains at lower resolutions. The gap between 1080p and 1440p at High settings is 68 FPS, while the gap between 1440p and 4K is 58 FPS, showing relatively consistent scaling as resolution increases.

The Ultra preset shows the most dramatic scaling, with 154 FPS at 1080p falling to 101 FPS at 1440p (a 34.4% drop) and then to 56 FPS at 4K (a 44.6% drop from 1440p). The 4K Ultra result of 56 FPS is the lowest measured figure in the entire dataset and indicates that this preset at 4K is highly demanding on the GPU. The Medium preset follows a similar pattern, with 247 FPS at 1080p dropping to 163 FPS at 1440p and then to 90 FPS at 4K, with the 4K result including a minimum of 77 FPS and maximum of 104 FPS.

The data suggests that at 1080p, particularly at Low and Medium settings, the system is likely CPU-bound, as the frame rates of 314 and 247 FPS respectively are far beyond what would typically be expected from GPU-limited scenarios. The i7-13700K's strong single-thread performance, as evidenced by its 3DMark single-thread score of 1136 and PassMark single-thread score of 4333, supports this interpretation. At 4K, however, the GPU becomes the clear limiting factor, with all presets showing frame rates that scale predictably with resolution increases.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-13700K plays a crucial role in Fivem's performance, particularly at lower resolutions where the game's multiplayer nature creates CPU-intensive scenarios. With 16 cores and 24 threads, the processor provides substantial multi-threaded capability, as shown by its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 30745 and Geekbench multi-core score of 19429. However, Fivem's performance characteristics suggest that single-thread performance is more critical, and the CPU's 3DMark single-thread score of 1136 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2116 indicate strong per-core capability.

The CPU's boost clock of 5.40 GHz is particularly relevant for Fivem, as the game's engine appears to scale well with high clock speeds. The 1080p Low result of 314 FPS demonstrates that the CPU can feed the GPU with enough frames to reach very high refresh rates, and the fact that this figure drops to 207 FPS at 1440p and 115 FPS at 4K suggests that the GPU becomes the bottleneck as resolution increases. The CPU's 89th percentile ranking among all CPUs and its average benchmark score of 46881 place it in the upper tier of processors, with its nearest rival being the AMD Ryzen 9 5900 with a delta of -0.2%.

The processor's 3DMark 16-thread score of 10717 and max-thread score of 12412 indicate strong multi-threaded performance, which is beneficial for Fivem's multiplayer environments where many entities and scripts may be active simultaneously. The Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 16292 further confirms the CPU's capability in threaded workloads. However, the fact that the 1080p results show such high frame rates across all settings suggests that even the most demanding scenarios at this resolution are not fully taxing the CPU's multi-threaded capabilities, with single-thread performance being the more likely limiting factor.

The CPU's PassMark physics score of 2716 and extended instructions score of 36625 provide additional context for its game performance, though these are general benchmarks rather than game-specific tests. The 89th percentile ranking versus all CPUs indicates that this processor is in the top 11% of all tested CPUs, which is consistent with its strong showing in Fivem at 1080p. The data suggests that the i7-13700K is more than adequate for Fivem, with the GPU becoming the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 1440p provides the best balance, with 130 FPS at High settings and 207 FPS at Low settings. At 4K, frame rates drop to 72 FPS at High and 115 FPS at Low, while 1080p delivers very high frame rates but may be CPU-limited at lower settings.

Q: How does the RTX 5070 Ti compare to its nearest rivals in GPU benchmarks?

A: The RTX 5070 Ti has an average benchmark score of 49957, which puts it 0.1% behind the AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 (50001), 0.4% ahead of the Intel Arc A550M (49737), 2% behind the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT (50951), and 3.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT (48477).

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 1080p in Fivem?

A: The data suggests the CPU is the limiting factor at 1080p Low, where 314 FPS is achieved. This is well above typical GPU-limited scenarios, and the 5.40 GHz boost clock of the i7-13700K appears to be the primary driver of these high frame rates.

Q: What is the frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K at High settings?

A: At High settings, the system drops from 198 FPS at 1080p to 130 FPS at 1440p (a 34.3% reduction) and then to 72 FPS at 4K (a 44.6% reduction from 1440p). The total drop from 1080p to 4K is 126 FPS, representing a 63.6% reduction.

Q: How does the i7-13700K rank among all CPUs?

A: The i7-13700K ranks in the 89th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 46881. Its nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 9 5900 with a score of 46971, which is 0.2% higher, and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 at 47022, which is 0.3% higher.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded in the measured data?

A: The only minimum FPS values recorded are at Medium settings: 77 FPS at 4K, 138 FPS at 1440p, and 210 FPS at 1080p. Other settings presets do not have minimum FPS data available in the measured results.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates across all settings. Low settings produce 314 FPS average, Medium settings produce 247 FPS with a minimum of 210 FPS and maximum of 285 FPS, High settings produce 198 FPS, and Ultra settings produce 154 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a 51.0% reduction in frame rate, with each step up in settings costing approximately 50-60 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain strong but show clear scaling from 1080p. Low settings produce 207 FPS, Medium settings produce 163 FPS with a minimum of 138 FPS and maximum of 187 FPS, High settings produce 130 FPS, and Ultra settings produce 101 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p ranges from 34.1% at Low settings to 34.4% at Ultra settings, showing consistent scaling across all presets.

At 3840x2160, the system's performance drops significantly. Low settings produce 115 FPS, Medium settings produce 90 FPS with a minimum of 77 FPS and maximum of 104 FPS, High settings produce 72 FPS, and Ultra settings produce 56 FPS. The drop from 1440p to 4K is more severe than the drop from 1080p to 1440p, with reductions ranging from 44.4% at Low settings to 44.6% at Ultra settings.

The complete dataset shows that the system is capable of very high frame rates at 1080p, with even Ultra settings exceeding 150 FPS. At 1440p, the system maintains playable frame rates across all settings, with Ultra settings still achieving 101 FPS. At 4K, the system dips below 60 FPS only at Ultra settings (56 FPS), while High settings maintain 72 FPS and Low settings reach 115 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-13700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti combination ranks 378th out of 3707 tested combos in Fivem, placing it in the top 10.2% of all systems tested for this game. This ranking reflects the strong performance of both components, with the CPU's 89th percentile ranking and the GPU's 86th percentile ranking contributing to a system that performs well above average in this multiplayer title.

The combo's ranking is particularly impressive given that Fivem is a multiplayer game with potentially variable performance characteristics depending on server load and player count. The 378th rank out of 3707 combos means that the system outperforms 89.8% of all tested configurations, which is consistent with the high frame rates measured across all resolutions and settings. The data indicates that this combo is well-balanced for Fivem, with neither component being a clear weak point.

Comparing the individual components, the CPU's nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 5900, shows a delta of -0.2%, meaning the i7-13700K performs nearly identically to this competitor in synthetic benchmarks. The GPU's nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX Vega 64, shows a delta of -0.1%, indicating near-parity in GPU benchmark scores. These close margins suggest that the combo's ranking is not driven by one component's exceptional performance, but rather by the combination of two solid performers working well together in Fivem.

The ranking also benefits from the system's strong performance at 1080p, where the CPU's high clock speeds and the GPU's capability combine to produce frame rates above 300 FPS at Low settings. This level of performance is indicative of a system that can handle competitive multiplayer scenarios with ease, and it places the combo in the upper echelon of tested configurations for this game.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the High preset at 1440p offers the best overall experience for this combo in Fivem, delivering 130 FPS average. This configuration provides a significant improvement over the 4K High result of 72 FPS while maintaining frame rates well above the 100 FPS threshold that most players consider smooth for multiplayer gaming. The 1440p High setting represents a balanced choice that takes advantage of the system's capabilities without pushing the GPU to its limits.

For players prioritizing maximum frame rates, the 1080p Low preset at 314 FPS is the clear choice, though this may not be necessary given that even 1080p Ultra achieves 154 FPS. The 1440p Low preset at 207 FPS offers a middle ground for those who want high refresh rates with a moderate resolution increase, while the 4K Low preset at 115 FPS provides a playable 4K experience for those who prioritize resolution over frame rate.

The Medium preset at 1440p provides 163 FPS with a minimum of 138 FPS, making it the safest choice for maintaining high frame rates during demanding multiplayer scenarios. The measured minimum of 138 FPS at this setting indicates that even in the most demanding moments, the system stays well above 120 FPS. At 4K, the Medium preset at 90 FPS with a minimum of 77 FPS is the recommended choice for 4K gaming, as it avoids the sub-60 FPS drops seen at Ultra settings.

For the best visual quality while maintaining high frame rates, the High preset at 1440p is recommended. This setting delivers 130 FPS average, which is well above the 100 FPS threshold, and the lack of minimum FPS data at this setting suggests consistent performance. The Ultra preset at 1440p at 101 FPS is also viable, but the High preset provides a 29 FPS advantage while likely offering minimal visual differences in a multiplayer game like Fivem. At 4K, the High preset at 72 FPS is the best balance of visual quality and performance, as the Ultra preset's 56 FPS may result in noticeable stuttering in fast-paced scenarios.