Fivem

The Intel Core i7-13700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 delivers an exceptional Fivem experience, ranking 2nd out of 1792 tested combos. The data indicates that while the RTX 5090 provides immense graphical headroom, the game's engine and the CPU's processing power become the defining factors at lower resolutions. This combination is a top-tier performer, but the optimal settings depend heavily on whether the user prioritizes maximum frame rates or visual fidelity.

Settings Recommendations

For users of this hardware, the benchmark data clearly indicates that the Ultra preset is the most demanding and should be avoided for competitive play. At 1080p, the Ultra preset delivers 187.3 FPS, which is substantial but significantly lower than the 384.1 FPS achieved on Low. The performance cost of Ultra is steep, providing a 51% reduction in frame rate compared to Low at 1080p.

The High preset offers the most balanced experience for high-refresh-rate displays. At 1440p, it achieves 155.4 FPS, which is only 16% lower than the Low preset but offers considerably better visual quality. At 4K, the High preset maintains a playable 85.5 FPS, demonstrating that this setting is the most versatile across all resolutions. The data shows High settings provide a consistent and smooth experience without the extreme performance penalty of Ultra.

For users with 240Hz or higher refresh rate monitors at 1080p, the Low preset is the only option that fully saturates such displays, hitting 384.1 FPS. However, the Medium preset at 299.7 FPS still provides an excellent experience and is a better choice for those seeking a balance between responsiveness and visual fidelity. Ultimately, the High preset is the recommended default for this combo, as it delivers the best all-around experience across 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, ensuring a smooth and visually appealing session.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is the dominant component in this pairing, built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with a 5 nm process. It features 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, providing a massive 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth. This immense memory bandwidth and capacity ensure that Fivem's textures and assets are loaded without any bottlenecks, even at the highest resolutions.

The GPU's clock speeds are also a key factor. With a base clock of 2017 MHz and a boost clock of 2407 MHz, the RTX 5090 is capable of immense raw compute throughput, evidenced by its 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 performance. The benchmark data confirms its dominance; in the 3dmark Steel Nomad DX12 test, it scores 14411, and its Passmark G3D score is 39650. This raw power is why the GPU is not the limiting factor until the resolution and settings are pushed to their absolute maximum, as seen in the 4K Ultra results.

The data shows a clear pattern: the GPU's performance headroom is so vast that it only becomes fully utilized at 4K with higher settings. At 1080p and 1440p, the frame rates are so high that the CPU and game engine are likely the primary bottlenecks. The RTX 5090's 94th percentile ranking among all GPUs underscores its position at the very top of the performance stack.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific configuration of the Intel Core i7-13700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is a top-tier performer in Fivem, securing the 2nd position out of 1792 tested combinations. This top-two placement indicates that this pairing is among the absolute best available for this game, with only a single other hardware combination proving to be faster in the benchmark database.

The CPU itself holds a 93rd percentile ranking among all CPUs, and the GPU holds a 94th percentile ranking. When combined, their synergistic performance propels them to the near-top of the leaderboard. The data suggests that the 2nd place ranking is a result of the CPU's strong single-threaded capabilities (a 3dmark single-thread score of 1136) combined with the GPU's overwhelming brute force, creating a system that leaves very little performance on the table.

This ranking is a definitive statement. Users with this combo are experiencing performance that is superior to 99.9% of all other tested configurations in the database. The only combos that could potentially outperform this one would likely feature an even faster CPU, as the GPU's headroom is not fully taxed at lower resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data reveals a clear performance hierarchy across settings and resolutions. At 1080p, the frame rates are extraordinarily high. The Low preset leads with 384.1 FPS, followed by Medium at 299.7 FPS, High at 240.9 FPS, and Ultra at 187.3 FPS. These numbers indicate that the system is heavily CPU-bound at this resolution, as the GPU is not being fully utilized.

At 1440p, the performance scales down but remains exceptionally high. The Low preset delivers 253.3 FPS, Medium achieves 198.1 FPS, and High hits 155.4 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 121.4 FPS, still a very playable frame rate for most monitors. The transition from 1080p to 1440p sees a performance hit ranging from 34% at Low settings to 35% at High settings, showing a consistent scaling pattern.

At 4K, the GPU begins to assert its dominance. The Low preset still manages a very high 142 FPS, demonstrating the RTX 5090's power. Medium drops to 111.1 FPS, and High falls to 85.5 FPS. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, yielding 68.5 FPS. This data shows that even at 4K, the combo is capable of high-refresh-rate gaming on lower presets and solid 60+ FPS performance on High, making it a versatile 4K powerhouse.

FAQ

Q: What is the best settings preset for maximum frame rate at 1080p?

A: The Low preset at 1080p delivers the highest average frame rate of 384.1 FPS, making it the only preset that can fully saturate the fastest 360Hz displays.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming?

A: Yes, the data shows it is very capable at 4K. The High preset achieves 85.5 FPS, and even the Ultra preset maintains a playable 68.5 FPS, while Low settings reach 142 FPS.

Q: How much faster is the Low preset compared to Ultra at 1440p?

A: At 1440p, the Low preset (253.3 FPS) is approximately 109% faster than the Ultra preset (121.4 FPS), highlighting a massive performance difference between the most and least demanding settings.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the main bottleneck in Fivem?

A: At 1080p, the extremely high frame rates (384.1 FPS on Low) suggest the CPU is the primary limiter. The GPU becomes more of a factor at 4K, where the frame rates drop significantly, indicating a shift in the bottleneck.

Q: What is the performance gap between the High and Ultra presets at 4K?

A: At 4K, the High preset (85.5 FPS) is 25% faster than the Ultra preset (68.5 FPS), showing that the Ultra preset carries a significant performance penalty.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested systems?

A: This specific combination of Intel Core i7-13700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 ranks 2nd out of 1792 tested combos, placing it in the top 0.1% of all systems.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-13700K plays a critical role in this combo, providing the processing power necessary to feed the RTX 5090. It is a 16-core, 24-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. Its strong single-threaded performance is crucial for Fivem, as the game's engine often relies on one or a few cores for main game logic.

The data underscores the CPU's strength. Its 3dmark single-thread score of 1136 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 5505 are very high, indicating excellent per-core performance. In multi-threaded tasks, it also excels, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 39000. Its Passmark multithread score of 45887 further confirms its capability to handle heavy workloads.

In Fivem, the CPU's influence is most apparent at 1080p. The fact that the frame rates at 1080p Low (384.1 FPS) are so high, but the scaling from 1080p to 1440p is consistent, suggests that the CPU is setting a high ceiling for performance. The Core i7-13700K's 93rd percentile ranking among all CPUs indicates that it is a top-tier processor, but its position as the 2nd-ranked combo in Fivem suggests that a slightly faster CPU could potentially push the combo to the number 1 spot.

Resolution Scaling

The resolution scaling data provides key insights into the system's balance. When transitioning from 1080p to 1440p, the average FPS across all settings drops by roughly 35%. For instance, the High preset goes from 240.9 FPS to 155.4 FPS, a 35.5% decrease. This significant drop indicates that the system is still heavily CPU-bound at 1440p, as the GPU has ample headroom to render the increased pixel count without becoming the primary limiter.

The scaling from 1440p to 4K shows a more pronounced performance hit. The High preset falls from 155.4 FPS to 85.5 FPS, a 45% decrease. This larger drop signals that the GPU is starting to become a more significant factor at 4K. The RTX 5090's 1.79 TB/s of memory bandwidth is being taxed more heavily, and the sheer number of pixels is beginning to overwhelm the GPU's fill rate, despite its immense power.

The data reveals a clear shift in the limiting component. At 1080p and 1440p, the CPU's processing power (with its 5.40 GHz boost clock) is the primary constraint, preventing the system from exceeding certain frame rate thresholds. At 4K, the GPU's rendering workload becomes the dominant factor, causing frame rates to scale more steeply with resolution. This combination of a strong CPU and an ultra-high-end GPU creates a system that is balanced for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1440p and 4K, with the CPU limiting at lower resolutions and the GPU taking over at higher ones.