Fivem

Fivem, as a multiplayer modification platform built on Grand Theft Auto V, presents a unique performance profile. The data for this Intel Core i7-14700K and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 combination reveals a system that is heavily constrained by the graphics card, particularly as resolution increases. The benchmark results show a clear hierarchy where the CPU's significant headroom is left untapped, making the GPU the definitive bottleneck in almost every scenario.

Resolution Scaling

The transition from 1080p to 4K demonstrates a stark drop in performance, confirming that the GTX 1650 is the primary limiting factor. At 1080p with High settings, the system produces 50 FPS. Moving to 1440p drops this to 30.7 FPS, and at 4K it falls to just 16.5 FPS. This represents a 67% reduction in average frame rate from 1080p to 4K, a pattern indicative of a GPU that is running out of pixel throughput.

The scaling behavior changes with settings. On Low, the system achieves 77.4 FPS at 1080p, 52.5 FPS at 1440p, and 28.4 FPS at 4K. The performance hit between 1080p and 1440p is 24.9 FPS, while the drop from 1440p to 4K is 24.1 FPS. This consistency suggests that at lower settings, the GPU is still the bottleneck, but the frame rate ceiling is higher, allowing for more playable performance at lower resolutions.

At Ultra settings, the frame rates are predictably the lowest, with 37.3 FPS at 1080p, 23.1 FPS at 1440p, and 15.1 FPS at 4K. The gap between 1080p and 1440p is 14.2 FPS, and the gap to 4K is 8 FPS. The diminishing returns as resolution increases further highlight that the GTX 1650's 128-bit memory bus and 128.1 GB/s bandwidth are simply overwhelmed by the pixel count, making 4K an unrealistic target for this configuration.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data suggests that the "Low" preset is the only viable option for achieving consistently smooth frame rates across multiple resolutions. At 1080p, Low produces 77.4 FPS, which is a 27.4 FPS improvement over the High preset's 50 FPS. This is the only settings level that approaches the 60 FPS threshold at 1080p, and it is the sole preset that delivers a playable experience at 1440p, with 52.5 FPS.

The "Medium" preset offers a middle ground, delivering 57.9 FPS at 1080p, which is playable but not consistently smooth. However, at 1440p, Medium drops to 38.2 FPS, which is a significant compromise. The "High" and "Ultra" presets are only suitable for 1080p gaming, with 50 FPS and 37.3 FPS respectively, but they fail to maintain acceptable frame rates at higher resolutions.

For users prioritizing performance, the data clearly points to the Low preset. It provides a 49.1 FPS advantage over Ultra at 1080p and a 29.4 FPS advantage at 1440p. The visual fidelity loss is a trade-off, but the benchmark results indicate that this is the only way to leverage the CPU's potential without being completely hamstrung by the GPU's limitations.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 is the decisive component in this pairing. With a 4 GB GDDR5 memory pool and a 128-bit bus, its bandwidth of 128.1 GB/s is a major constraint. The GPU's boost clock of 1665 MHz and base clock of 1485 MHz are not the limiting factors; rather, the sheer amount of data that must be moved for each frame at higher resolutions is what causes the performance collapse.

The GPU's benchmark scores place it in the 43rd percentile of all GPUs, with an average score of 8713. This is a low-end part, and the data shows it performing accordingly. The nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile, is only 0.4% faster, which underscores the GTX 1650's position at the entry-level segment. The lack of dedicated ray tracing or tensor cores further confirms its role as a basic 1080p card.

The CPU, by contrast, is a high-end part with a 96th percentile ranking. The i7-14700K's 20 cores and 28 threads are massively underutilized in this game, as the frame rates are dictated by the GPU's pixel processing capabilities. The 125 W TDP and boost clock of 5.60 GHz are irrelevant when the GPU cannot deliver frames fast enough to require more CPU work.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i7-14700K and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 ranks 1727 out of 1792 tested combos in Fivem. This places it in the bottom 4% of all configurations, a direct result of the severe GPU bottleneck. This ranking is not a reflection of the CPU's capability but rather the mismatch between a top-tier processor and an entry-level graphics card.

The data shows that the CPU's benchmark average score of 70074 puts it in the same league as the Intel Core i7-14700KF, which has a deltaPct of 0. The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X is 0.5% faster, while the AMD EPYC 9115 is 0.3% slower. These rivalries are irrelevant in Fivem, as the GPU's performance is the sole determinant of the final frame rate.

This rank indicates that for Fivem, the GTX 1650 is a severe limiting factor. The CPU is capable of much higher frame rates, but the GPU's 4 GB memory and limited bandwidth prevent it from delivering them. The system would perform nearly identically with a much weaker CPU, as the GPU is the clear bottleneck in every measured scenario.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Fivem at 4K?

A: No. The best 4K result is 28.4 FPS on Low settings, which is not playable. High and Ultra settings produce 16.5 and 15.1 FPS respectively, confirming that 4K is not a viable option for this combination.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1080p?

A: The Low preset yields the highest average frame rate at 77.4 FPS. Medium produces 57.9 FPS, High produces 50 FPS, and Ultra produces 37.3 FPS. Low is the only preset that exceeds 60 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the clear bottleneck. The frame rates drop consistently with resolution, which is a classic sign of GPU limitation. The CPU's high benchmark scores and 96th percentile ranking do not translate to higher FPS because the GTX 1650 cannot keep up.

Q: How does the GTX 1650 compare to its nearest rival?

A: The GTX 1650 has an average benchmark score of 8713. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile is 0.4% faster, and the AMD Radeon 550X is also 0.4% faster. The NVIDIA Quadro P2200 is 0.5% slower. These are all closely matched, low-performance parts.

Q: What is the highest playable frame rate at 1440p?

A: The Low preset produces 52.5 FPS at 1440p, which is the highest result. This is below 60 FPS but is the only preset that approaches a playable level. Medium produces 38.2 FPS, High produces 30.7 FPS, and Ultra produces 23.1 FPS.

Q: Is this a good combination for Fivem?

A: No. The combo ranks 1727 out of 1792, placing it in the bottom 4% of tested configurations. The CPU is overqualified for the GPU, which severely limits the overall performance in this game.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table presents the exact average FPS values recorded for each resolution and settings preset.

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS |

| :--------- | :------- | :------ |

| 3840x2160 | High | 16.5 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 28.4 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 20.8 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 15.1 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 30.7 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 52.5 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 38.2 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 23.1 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 50.0 |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 77.4 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 57.9 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 37.3 |