Fivem

The Intel Core i7-14700KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4 GB presents an extreme CPU/GPU imbalance in Fivem. The data shows a processor capable of leading multi-threaded workloads paired with a graphics card that struggles under this game's load. The benchmark results indicate that the RTX 3050 4 GB is the definitive bottleneck, capping performance at levels far below what the CPU can deliver. This combination ranks at 1636 out of 1792 tested combos, placing it in the bottom 10% of all configurations, a direct consequence of the GPU's limitations.

Settings Recommendations

For this specific pairing, the optimal experience hinges on accepting a visual compromise for playable frame rates. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 111.4 FPS, which is the only setting tier that approaches high-refresh-rate territory. This is the recommended preset for users who prioritize smoothness. The Medium preset at 1080p yields 90.5 FPS, which is still playable and offers a substantial visual upgrade over Low. However, the High preset drops to 68.4 FPS, and the Ultra preset falls to 54 FPS. Given the CPU's immense power, the frame rate drop from Low to Ultra at 1080p is solely attributable to the GPU. Therefore, for competitive or fast-paced multiplayer scenarios, Low is the safest choice, while Medium provides a better balance for those who value image quality over maximum fluidity. Moving to 2560x1440, the Low preset produces 72 FPS, which is acceptable, but the High preset drops to 45.7 FPS, an area where responsiveness may begin to feel compromised for some users. At 3840x2160, even the Low preset yields only 39 FPS, making this resolution impractical for this GPU. The data suggests that users should stick to 1080p with Low or Medium settings to maintain a consistent and responsive experience, as the GPU's 4 GB VRAM and limited bandwidth become increasingly severe constraints at higher resolutions.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-14700KF is a 20-core, 28-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. Its benchmark scores are exceptional, including a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 44557 and a single-core score of 6290. In the context of Fivem, which is a multiplayer modification that can be demanding on single-thread performance, this CPU is more than adequate. The data shows that its performance is nearly identical to the Intel Core i7-14700K, with a negligible 0% deltaPct in average benchmark score. It also slightly outperforms the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X by a 0.4% margin in average score. However, the measured FPS in Fivem tells a different story. At 1080p Low, the combination hits 111.4 FPS, but this is not a reflection of CPU capability; it is the ceiling imposed by the GPU. The CPU's role here is to ensure that it never becomes the limiting factor, and given its top-tier performance, it certainly does not. The processor's 33 MB of shared L3 cache and high clock speeds ensure that the game's logic and physics calculations are handled with ease. The bottleneck is entirely downstream. The fact that the frame rates scale so dramatically with resolution and settings, dropping from 111.4 FPS at 1080p Low to 23.2 FPS at 4K Ultra, confirms that the GPU is the sole constraint, leaving the CPU with significant headroom in every scenario tested.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4 GB is the component that defines this system's performance, and its limitations are stark. It features a GA107 chip on the Ampere architecture, with a base clock of 1545 MHz and a boost clock of 1740 MHz. The 4 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus provides 192.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This is a stark contrast to the CPU's capabilities. The GPU's 50th percentile ranking versus all GPUs indicates it is a mid-range part, but its 4 GB VRAM capacity is a major hindrance for modern games. In Fivem, the data shows a clear pattern of performance degradation as settings and resolution increase. At 1080p, the GPU can manage 111.4 FPS on Low, but this drops to 90.5 FPS on Medium, 68.4 FPS on High, and 54 FPS on Ultra. This 57.4 FPS swing between Low and Ultra demonstrates that the GPU is heavily taxed by the game's visual effects. The 4 GB VRAM buffer is likely being saturated at higher settings, leading to texture swapping and reduced frame rates. The situation worsens at 1440p, where the Low preset yields 72 FPS, but the Ultra preset falls to 37.7 FPS. At 4K, the GPU is overwhelmed; even the Low preset produces only 39 FPS, and the Ultra preset is a slideshow at 23.2 FPS. The 192.0 GB/s memory bandwidth is insufficient for the data throughput required at higher resolutions. The GPU's FP32 performance of 7.127 TFLOPS is modest, and it is clear that this card is not designed for high-fidelity gaming at resolutions above 1080p in this specific title.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i7-14700KF and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4 GB achieves a rank of 1636 out of 1792 tested combos in Fivem. This is a low ranking, placing the system in the bottom 9% of all configurations. This position is almost entirely due to the GPU. The CPU is a top-tier performer, ranking in the 96th percentile of all CPUs and outperforming its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-14700K, by a negligible margin. However, the system's overall performance is dragged down by the RTX 3050 4 GB. The data suggests that pairing a high-end CPU with a low-end GPU creates a severe imbalance. The benchmark results indicate that this combo's frame rates are comparable to what one would expect from a much weaker processor, because the GPU is the limiting factor in every scenario. The rank of 1636 reflects that this specific pairing is not well-suited for Fivem, as the GPU cannot translate the CPU's potential into playable frame rates at higher settings. For a game like Fivem, which can be sensitive to CPU performance in multiplayer scenarios, this combo fails to capitalize on the CPU's strengths. The user is left with a system that has massive untapped processing power, while the graphics card struggles to maintain a consistent 60 FPS at 1080p on high settings.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling across resolutions reveals a classic GPU-bound scenario. At 1080p, the average FPS across all settings is approximately 81.1, but this is heavily skewed by the Low preset. When examining the High preset, the frame rate drops from 68.4 FPS at 1080p to 45.7 FPS at 1440p, a 33.2% decrease. Moving from 1440p to 4K at High settings, the frame rate falls from 45.7 FPS to 25 FPS, a 45.3% decrease. This pattern shows that the GPU's performance degrades disproportionately as pixel count increases. The 4 GB VRAM is likely a significant factor, as the higher resolutions require more memory for textures and frame buffers, causing the card to run out of capacity. The difference between 1080p Low and 4K Low is a drop from 111.4 FPS to 39 FPS, a 64.9% reduction. This is an enormous penalty and indicates that the GPU is not just bandwidth-limited, but also capacity-limited. The data clearly shows that the RTX 3050 4 GB is designed for 1080p gaming, and attempting to use it at higher resolutions results in a poor experience. The CPU's performance is unaffected by these resolution changes, as its workload remains constant. The limiting component is unequivocally the GPU, as evidenced by the steep and consistent FPS declines with each resolution step.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive look at the system's performance across all settings and resolutions. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 111.4 FPS, the highest recorded in the entire dataset. The Medium preset produces 90.5 FPS, while the High preset drops to 68.4 FPS. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, yielding an average of 54 FPS. At 2560x1440, the frame rates decrease across the board. The Low preset achieves 72 FPS, which is a solid result. The Medium preset averages 56.3 FPS, the High preset averages 45.7 FPS, and the Ultra preset falls to 37.7 FPS. At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly overwhelmed. The Low preset is the only playable option, with an average of 39 FPS. The Medium preset drops to 33.5 FPS, the High preset to 25 FPS, and the Ultra preset bottoms out at 23.2 FPS. The data shows a clear trend: the system is only suitable for 1080p gaming, and even then, the Ultra preset cannot maintain a stable 60 FPS. For a smooth experience, users must either select the Low or Medium presets at 1080p or accept lower frame rates at higher resolutions. The gap between the CPU's potential and the GPU's delivery is the defining characteristic of this configuration.