Fivem

Fivem, a multiplayer modification platform for Grand Theft Auto V, presents a unique performance profile that differs significantly from typical single-player benchmarks. This analysis examines the measured behavior of the Intel Core i9-14900K paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT across a full range of resolutions and settings. The data reveals a configuration that is heavily balanced, with the CPU's substantial thread count and the GPU's large memory pool both playing critical roles depending on the workload.

Resolution Scaling

The measured frames per second (FPS) data shows a predictable yet telling decline as resolution increases. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 279.2 FPS, which is a figure that highlights the CPU's capacity to feed frames rapidly. Moving to 1440p at the same Low preset, the average drops to 187.1 FPS, a reduction of 92.1 FPS. This substantial drop—approximately 33%—suggests that while the CPU is still strong, the GPU is beginning to take on more of the rendering burden. The trend continues at 4K with Low settings, where the average falls to 103 FPS, a further decline from the 1440p result.

The scaling pattern becomes more pronounced at higher graphical presets. At 1080p Ultra, the system produces 135.9 FPS, but this falls to 90 FPS at 1440p and then plummets to 47.9 FPS at 4K. This indicates that at Ultra settings, the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT becomes the primary bottleneck. The transition from 1440p to 4K at Ultra represents a drop of 42.1 FPS, which is a 46.8% reduction. This is a clear signal that the GPU's rendering capabilities are being saturated by the combination of high resolution and maximum graphical fidelity. Conversely, the 1080p to 1440p drop at Low settings is only 92.1 FPS, showing that the CPU can still maintain high frame rates when the GPU is less stressed. The data suggests that for players targeting high refresh rates at 1080p, the CPU is the limiting factor, while at 4K, the GPU's performance ceiling defines the experience.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i9-14900K is a 24-core, 32-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, with a base clock of 3.20 GHz and a boost clock of 6.00 GHz. Its benchmark scores are impressive, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 49872 and a single-core score of 7040. This processor sits in the 97th percentile against all CPUs, indicating top-tier performance. Its nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 7413, which scores 80041 on average (a -0.3% delta), and the Intel Core i9-14900KF at 79245 (a 0.7% delta). The Core i9-14900K's own average benchmark score is 79824, placing it just ahead of the EPYC and nearly tied with the 14900KF.

In the context of Fivem, the CPU's role is most evident at lower resolutions. The high frame rates observed at 1080p—279.2 FPS on Low and 220.5 FPS on Medium—demonstrate that the processor's single-threaded performance and high clock speeds are sufficient to drive the game's simulation and physics. The game is known for being sensitive to CPU performance, especially in multiplayer scenarios with many entities. The Core i9-14900K's 32 threads provide ample headroom for background tasks and the game's main thread. However, the fact that the FPS does not scale linearly from Low to Ultra at 1080p (279.2 vs 135.9 FPS) suggests that even with a powerful CPU, the game's engine has inherent limits. The data indicates that the CPU can maintain a high frame rate floor, but the GPU's workload at higher presets will eventually cap performance. The processor's 36 MB of shared L3 cache and 2 MB per-core L2 cache also contribute to its ability to handle the complex, data-intensive nature of a modded multiplayer environment.

Settings Recommendations

Analyzing the measured rows across all resolutions, a clear pattern emerges regarding the optimal balance between visual quality and performance. At 4K, the High preset yields 65.2 FPS, which is a playable figure for most users, while the Medium preset delivers 78.1 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K drops to 47.9 FPS, which may be below the threshold for smooth gameplay on many displays. The Low preset at 4K provides 103 FPS, but this sacrifices significant visual fidelity. For a 4K experience, the Medium or High presets appear to be the sweet spot, offering a substantial improvement over Low without the steep performance cost of Ultra.

At 1440p, the data shows a different story. The High preset achieves 114.4 FPS, which is an excellent result for high-refresh-rate monitors. The Medium preset reaches 146.3 FPS, and the Low preset hits 187.1 FPS. The Ultra preset still manages 90 FPS, which is respectable. For 1440p users, the High preset offers the best balance, providing a high frame rate while maintaining good visual details. The gap between Medium and High at 1440p (31.9 FPS) is less severe than the gap between High and Ultra (24.4 FPS), suggesting that the Ultra preset is disproportionately demanding. At 1080p, all presets exceed 135 FPS, with Low hitting 279.2 FPS and Medium at 220.5 FPS. For competitive play, the Low or Medium presets are recommended to maximize frame rates. The High preset at 176.4 FPS is also a strong choice for those who want a mix of quality and speed. The data suggests that the Ultra preset is not justified at any resolution, as the performance cost is not matched by a proportional visual gain.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of tested combinations, this specific pairing of the Intel Core i9-14900K and AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT holds a combo rank of 391 out of 1792 total combos. This places it in the top 21.8% of all tested configurations, which is a strong showing given the sheer number of possible hardware pairings. The rank reflects the combined capabilities of both components, acknowledging that while neither is the absolute fastest in its class, the combination is well-matched for this particular game.

The GPU's percentile rank is 82nd against all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 38358. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Mobile (a 0% delta) and the NVIDIA CMP 70HX (a 0.3% delta), which are interesting comparisons as they are not direct desktop equivalents. This indicates that the RX 7900 XT's raw compute performance is in a specific tier. The CPU's 97th percentile rank is higher than the GPU's, suggesting that the processor is relatively stronger compared to its peers than the graphics card is. This imbalance may explain why the combo rank is not higher. The data implies that in Fivem, the GPU is more likely to be the limiting factor, especially at higher resolutions. The combo's rank of 391 reflects the fact that there are 390 other combinations that perform better, which likely include more powerful GPUs paired with similar or slightly less capable CPUs. This is a solid mid-to-high-tier result, but not a top-tier one.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT is built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with a Navi 31 chip, featuring 5376 shading units and 192 ROPs. It has a boost clock of 2394 MHz and a game clock of 2025 MHz. A defining feature is its 20 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 320-bit bus, providing 800.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This large memory pool is particularly relevant for Fivem, as the game's modded nature often requires loading many custom assets and textures. The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 5623, and its Passmark G3D score is 29009, placing it in the 82nd percentile against all GPUs.

The GPU's role is most clearly defined by the resolution scaling data. At 1080p, the GPU is not the primary bottleneck, as evidenced by the high frame rates across all presets. However, as resolution increases to 1440p and 4K, the GPU's workload becomes more demanding. The drop from 1080p High (176.4 FPS) to 4K High (65.2 FPS) is a 111.2 FPS reduction, which is a 63% decrease. This shows that the GPU's rendering capabilities are being taxed heavily at 4K. The 20 GB VRAM buffer is unlikely to be a limiting factor in this game, as even at 4K Ultra, the memory usage is not likely to exceed this capacity. The GPU's FP32 performance of 51.48 TFLOPS and texture rate of 804.4 GTexel/s are substantial, but the data shows that they are not enough to maintain high frame rates at 4K Ultra. The comparison to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Mobile, which has a 0% delta in average score, is notable, but the desktop RX 7900 XT has a different power envelope and thermal profile. The GPU's performance in this configuration suggests that it is a capable 1440p powerhouse, but at 4K, users must adjust settings to achieve their target frame rates. The card's end-of-life production status also indicates that it is a mature product with established driver support.