Fivem

Fivem is a demanding multiplayer modification for Grand Theft Auto V, and the combination of an Intel Core i7-14700F and a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti produces a specific performance profile. The data shows this pairing is severely constrained by the graphics card, resulting in a benchmark profile that is playable only at lower resolutions and settings. The measured FPS figures indicate a system where the CPU's substantial processing power is largely wasted due to the GPU's inability to keep pace.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a steep and consistent decline in performance as resolution increases, a classic indicator of a GPU-bound system. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 62 FPS. Moving to 1440p at the same settings drops the average to 41 FPS, a reduction of approximately 34%. Scaling further to 4K at Low settings yields only 22 FPS, which is less than half the 1080p performance. This pattern demonstrates that the rendering load is overwhelming the GPU's capabilities at higher pixel counts.

The scaling behavior is consistent across all settings presets. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 39 at 1080p to 26 at 1440p, and further to 14 at 4K. The gap between 1440p and 4K is particularly stark, with performance nearly halving in most cases. For example, at Medium settings, the average drops from 32 FPS at 1440p to 18 FPS at 4K. This indicates that the GTX 1050 Ti's memory bandwidth of 112.1 GB/s and its 4 GB VRAM buffer are insufficient for the demands of 4K rendering in Fivem.

The data strongly suggests that the limiting component is the GPU. The GTX 1050 Ti, with only 768 shading units and a boost clock of 1392 MHz, is simply not equipped to handle the pixel throughput required at 1440p and above. The CPU, with its 20 cores and 28 threads, is not the bottleneck here; the FPS drops are too closely tied to resolution scaling, which primarily stresses the graphics processor. In this configuration, lowering resolution is the most effective lever for improving frame rates, as the CPU has ample headroom to feed frames even at the lowest settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the best average FPS this combo can achieve in Fivem?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 62, which occurs at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This is the only configuration in the data that reaches a frame rate suitable for smooth gameplay, as all other presets and resolutions produce lower averages.

Q: How does the combo perform at 1440p resolution?

A: At 2560x1440, the average FPS ranges from 20 at Ultra settings to 41 at Low settings. The Medium preset yields an average of 32 FPS, with a minimum of 27 and a maximum of 37 FPS, indicating that even at this mid-range preset, the experience will be below the 60 FPS target.

Q: Is the Core i7-14700F a bottleneck for the GTX 1050 Ti in this game?

A: The benchmark results indicate that the GPU is the primary bottleneck. The CPU's performance percentile is 91, and its Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 35122, suggesting it has significant processing power that the GTX 1050 Ti cannot fully utilize. The FPS scaling with resolution points to the GPU, not the CPU, as the limiting factor.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested combinations in Fivem?

A: The combo ranks 3651 out of 3707 tested combinations. This places it in the bottom 2% of all tested systems, which is consistent with the low frame rates observed in the data.

Q: What are the minimum and maximum FPS recorded for the Medium preset?

A: For the Medium preset, the data shows minimum and maximum FPS values. At 1920x1080, the minimum is 41 FPS and the maximum is 56 FPS. At 2560x1440, the minimum is 27 FPS and the maximum is 37 FPS. At 3840x2160, the minimum is 15 FPS and the maximum is 20 FPS.

Q: How does the GTX 1050 Ti's performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The GTX 1050 Ti has an average benchmark score of 4193, which places it in the 25th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon R5 M330, has an average score of 4170, a delta of 0.6%. This indicates that the GTX 1050 Ti is near the bottom of the performance spectrum, just barely ahead of some of the weakest discrete and integrated graphics solutions.

How This Combo Ranks

In the context of all tested combinations for Fivem, this pairing of an Intel Core i7-14700F and a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti performs exceptionally poorly. The combo rank is 3651 out of 3707, meaning it outperforms only 56 other tested configurations. This places it firmly in the bottom tier of systems, a position that is directly reflected in the low measured FPS values.

This ranking is surprising given the CPU's individual performance. The Core i7-14700F sits in the 91st percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 53620. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X, which has an average score of 53288, a delta of 0.6%. The CPU is a high-end part capable of excellent multi-threaded performance, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35122. However, the GPU's rank is a stark contrast, sitting in just the 25th percentile of all GPUs with an average score of 4193. The pairing of a top-tier CPU with a bottom-tier GPU creates a massive imbalance, resulting in a system where the CPU's potential is entirely unrealized in gaming workloads.

The data suggests that the combo's rank is almost entirely determined by the GPU. While the CPU is more than capable of handling the game's simulation and logic, the GTX 1050 Ti cannot render frames fast enough to take advantage of it. The 4K Ultra preset, which averages only 11 FPS, illustrates the extreme end of this bottleneck. This rank serves as a cautionary tale about pairing components of vastly different performance classes.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a detailed look at the system's performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves an average of 62 FPS, which is the only playable result in the entire dataset. The Medium preset delivers an average of 49 FPS, with a minimum of 41 and a maximum of 56 FPS. High settings reduce the average to 39 FPS, while Ultra drops it further to 30 FPS. This shows a clear progression where each increase in quality costs roughly 10 FPS.

At 2560x1440, performance degrades significantly. The Low preset averages 41 FPS, which is a 34% drop from the 1080p Low result. Medium settings average 32 FPS, with a range of 27 to 37 FPS. High settings average 26 FPS, and Ultra falls to 20 FPS. None of these results are ideal for a smooth experience, though the Low preset might be tolerable for less demanding players.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly overwhelmed. The Low preset averages just 22 FPS, which is below the threshold for playability in most genres. Medium settings drop to 18 FPS, with a minimum of 15 and a maximum of 20 FPS. High settings average 14 FPS, and Ultra settings average only 11 FPS. At this resolution, the system is essentially unplayable regardless of the settings chosen, as the GPU lacks the raw throughput and memory bandwidth to handle the load.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-14700F is a 20-core, 28-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture. It has a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, with a 33 MB shared L3 cache. Its benchmark scores are impressive, including a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35122 and a single-core score of 4958. The CPU also achieves a Passmark multithread score of 41317, placing it in the 91st percentile of all CPUs.

In Fivem, the CPU's role is to handle the game's physics, AI, and the complex scripting that comes with multiplayer modifications. The data suggests that the i7-14700F is more than sufficient for this task. The FPS drops observed when moving from 1080p to 4K are not indicative of a CPU bottleneck; rather, they reflect the GPU's inability to render at higher resolutions. The CPU's high single-thread performance, as shown by its Geekbench single-core score of 2429, is also beneficial for the game's main thread.

Despite the CPU's strength, it is wasted in this configuration. The GTX 1050 Ti, with its 75 W TDP and 2.138 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, cannot generate frames fast enough to stress the CPU. The measured FPS at 1080p Low, which is 62, is likely still below what the CPU could support. The processor's performance headroom is significant, and a more capable GPU would allow it to shine. The data clearly indicates that the CPU is not the limiting factor in this combo.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, there is only one settings preset that offers a reasonably smooth experience: 1920x1080 with Low settings, which averages 62 FPS. This is the sole configuration that approaches the 60 FPS target. The Medium preset at 1080p, with an average of 49 FPS, is a viable alternative for players who prefer better visual quality, but it comes with a 13 FPS penalty and a minimum framerate of 41 FPS, which might cause noticeable stuttering in busy scenes.

For players who prioritize frame rate over visual fidelity, the Low preset at 1080p is the clear recommendation. The jump from Low to Medium at 1080p costs 13 FPS, which is a significant trade-off. The High and Ultra presets at 1080p, averaging 39 and 30 FPS respectively, are not recommended for a smooth experience, as they fall below the 60 FPS threshold and will exhibit noticeable input lag.

At higher resolutions, the data shows that no settings preset provides an adequate frame rate. The 1440p Low preset, averaging 41 FPS, is the best result at this resolution, but it is still below the ideal target. The 4K results are uniformly poor, with even the Low preset only reaching 22 FPS. The analysis suggests that players should stick to 1080p and use the Low or Medium presets to get the most playable experience out of this hardware combo. Any attempt to push higher resolutions or quality settings will result in a severely degraded experience.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti is an end-of-life graphics card based on the Pascal architecture. It has 768 shading units, 48 TMUs, and 32 ROPs, with a base clock of 1291 MHz and a boost clock of 1392 MHz. The card features 4 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 112.1 GB/s. Its performance is limited, as evidenced by its 25th percentile ranking and a Passmark G3D score of 6340.

In Fivem, the GPU is the definitive bottleneck. The measured FPS data shows that performance is heavily dependent on resolution and settings, which are primarily GPU-bound variables. The card's low pixel rate of 44.54 GPixel/s and texture rate of 66.82 GTexel/s are insufficient for higher resolutions. The 4 GB VRAM is also a limiting factor, as 4K textures and high-quality settings can easily exceed this capacity, leading to potential texture thrashing and further performance degradation.

The GPU's performance relative to its nearest rivals underscores its weak position. It is just 0.6% faster than the AMD Radeon R5 M330, which is a low-end mobile part. The GTX 1050 Ti's average benchmark score of 4193 is barely above the 4170 score of the R5 M330. This places the card at the very bottom of the desktop GPU hierarchy. The data suggests that this GPU is only suitable for 1080p gaming at low to medium settings in less demanding titles, and in Fivem, it requires the lowest settings to achieve playable frame rates.