Fivem

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core i9-14900K is a 24-core, 32-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, built on Intel's 10 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 3.20 GHz and a boost clock of 6.00 GHz, with a 125 W TDP. The processor features a large L3 cache of 36 MB shared across the die, alongside 2 MB of L2 cache per core and 80 KB of L1 cache per core. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, and includes integrated UHD Graphics 770, though the discrete GPU handles all rendering in this benchmark set.

In synthetic benchmarks, the i9-14900K posts strong multi-threaded numbers: a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 49872 and a single-core score of 7040, while Geekbench scores reach 20370 multi-core and 3064 single-core. PassMark multi-thread results hit 58674, with floating-point math at 152975 and integer math at 210622. These figures place the CPU in the 97th percentile of all processors tested, with an average benchmark score of 79824. The closest rivals are the AMD EPYC 7413 at 80041 (0.3% higher), the Intel Core i9-14900KF at 79245 (0.7% lower), the Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF at 79240 (0.7% lower), and the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K at 79102 (0.9% lower).

For Fivem, a multiplayer modification platform, the CPU's role is substantial. The game's simulation and network code often become the bottleneck in crowded server environments, and the i9-14900K's combination of 24 cores and high boost clocks provides strong headroom for such workloads. The measured FPS data shows that at 1080p with Low settings, the combo reaches 160.3 FPS average — the highest result in this dataset — which suggests that at lower graphical loads, the CPU is capable of feeding frames well beyond what the GPU can handle at higher settings. The CPU's 97th percentile ranking reinforces that this processor is not the limiting factor in most scenarios tested here.

FAQ

Q: How does the Intel Core i9-14900K's single-thread performance compare to its multi-thread performance in this dataset?

A: The CPU achieves a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 7040 versus a multi-core score of 49872, a ratio of roughly 7:1 in favor of multi-core. Geekbench shows 3064 single-core versus 20370 multi-core. These figures indicate that while the processor excels at parallel workloads, its single-thread strength is still elite-level, which matters for Fivem's often single-threaded game logic.

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

A: The Intel Core i9-14900K with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER ranks 1296 out of 1792 tested combos, placing it in the bottom third of all configurations. This rank reflects the GPU's relatively modest performance tier rather than the CPU's capabilities, since the CPU sits in the 97th percentile of all processors.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 SUPER compare to its nearest rivals in benchmark scores?

A: The RTX 2060 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 19774, placing it in the 63rd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN at 19706 (0.3% lower), followed by the RTX 2070 at 19680 (0.5% lower), the Quadro K5200 at 19623 (0.8% lower), and the Tesla K40m at 19519 (1.3% lower).

Q: What is the maximum average FPS achieved in this dataset, and at what settings?

A: The highest average FPS is 160.3, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This is the only result above 150 FPS in the entire measured set, and it demonstrates the GPU's ability to hit high frame rates when graphical demands are minimized.

Q: What is the minimum average FPS recorded, and under what conditions?

A: The lowest average FPS is 26.4, recorded at 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings. This represents a drop of 83.5% from the peak 1080p Low result, illustrating how severely 4K Ultra stresses the GPU.

Q: How does the CPU's average benchmark score compare to the EPYC 7413?

A: The i9-14900K scores 79824 on average, while the AMD EPYC 7413 scores 80041, a difference of 0.3% in favor of the EPYC. This places the two effectively at parity, despite their very different core counts and intended use cases.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The resolution scaling data reveals a clear GPU-bound pattern. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 160.3 FPS. Dropping to 1440p Low reduces this to 106.4 FPS, a 33.6% decrease. Moving to 4K Low yields 56.7 FPS, another 46.7% drop from 1440p. This consistent degradation with resolution indicates that the RTX 2060 SUPER's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are the primary constraints at higher resolutions.

The scaling pattern intensifies with higher settings. For High settings, 1080p delivers 101.4 FPS, 1440p drops to 67.0 FPS (33.9% lower), and 4K falls to 38.3 FPS (42.8% lower from 1440p). At Ultra settings, the decline is steeper: 1080p runs at 74.6 FPS, 1440p at 53.9 FPS (27.7% lower), and 4K at 26.4 FPS (51.0% lower). The growing percentage drops at higher settings confirm that the GPU's pixel throughput and shading units (2176 shading units, 64 ROPs) become increasingly overwhelmed as both resolution and quality rise.

Interestingly, the CPU's role becomes more visible at lower resolutions. The jump from 1080p Low (160.3 FPS) to 1440p Low (106.4 FPS) is proportionally larger than the jump from 1440p Low to 4K Low, suggesting that the GPU is still the bottleneck even at 1080p. If the CPU were the limiting factor, we would expect smaller FPS differences between resolutions. The data instead shows that the i9-14900K's strong single-thread performance (Cinebench R15 single-core score of 709) keeps pace with the GPU's output throughout the resolution range.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the Intel Core i9-14900K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER ranks 1296 out of 1792 tested combos in Fivem. This places the configuration in the 72.3rd percentile of all tested combos, meaning roughly 72% of tested configurations outperform it. This ranking is notably lower than what the CPU alone would suggest — the i9-14900K sits in the 97th percentile of all CPUs, while the RTX 2060 SUPER sits in only the 63rd percentile of all GPUs.

The discrepancy highlights a significant pairing imbalance. The CPU is capable of far higher frame rates in Fivem, as evidenced by the 160.3 FPS result at 1080p Low, but the GPU's 7.181 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 8 GB memory capacity limit overall throughput. The combo rank reflects this bottleneck: the system is held back by the GPU in most scenarios, particularly at higher resolutions and settings.

In the context of the full test database, this rank indicates that the i9-14900K would deliver substantially better results when paired with a stronger GPU. The nearest GPU rivals — GTX TITAN, RTX 2070, Quadro K5200, and Tesla K40m — all have average scores within 1.3% of the RTX 2060 SUPER, suggesting that swapping to any of these would yield minimal FPS changes. The rank of 1296 is thus a function of the GPU tier, not the CPU's capabilities.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest results. Low settings produce an average of 160.3 FPS, the highest figure in the dataset. Medium settings yield 124.6 FPS, a 22.3% reduction from Low. High settings reach 101.4 FPS, down 18.6% from Medium. Ultra settings drop to 74.6 FPS, a 26.4% decrease from High. The progression shows diminishing returns as settings increase — the gap between Low and Medium is 35.7 FPS, while the gap between High and Ultra is 26.8 FPS.

At 2560x1440, performance scales down proportionally. Low settings average 106.4 FPS, which is 66.4% of the 1080p Low result. Medium delivers 80.5 FPS, High reaches 67.0 FPS, and Ultra drops to 53.9 FPS. The relative gaps between settings remain similar to 1080p: Low to Medium is a 24.3% drop, Medium to High is 16.8%, and High to Ultra is 19.6%. The 1440p results suggest that the GPU is still capable of smooth gameplay at Low and Medium settings, but High and Ultra push it toward the 60 FPS boundary.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's limitations become severe. Low settings average 56.7 FPS, which is barely above the 1080p Ultra result. Medium drops to 44.1 FPS, High to 38.3 FPS, and Ultra to 26.4 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the lowest in the dataset, representing just 16.5% of the peak 1080p Low performance. Even at 4K Low, the system cannot maintain a stable 60 FPS, indicating that 4K gaming is not viable with this GPU for Fivem beyond the lowest quality preset.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance for optimal settings. At 1080p, all four presets exceed 60 FPS, with Low hitting 160.3 FPS, Medium at 124.6 FPS, High at 101.4 FPS, and Ultra at 74.6 FPS. For players prioritizing frame rate, 1080p Low delivers the smoothest experience by a wide margin. However, the jump from Low to Medium costs only 35.7 FPS while likely providing a significant visual improvement, and Medium's 124.6 FPS still leaves ample headroom above 60 FPS. High at 101.4 FPS remains well above playable thresholds, and even Ultra at 74.6 FPS is acceptable for most multiplayer scenarios. The best balance of visual quality and performance at 1080p appears to be High, since it maintains triple-digit frame rates while offering substantially better fidelity than Low.

At 1440p, the picture changes. Low delivers 106.4 FPS, which is excellent, and Medium at 80.5 FPS remains strong. High drops to 67.0 FPS, still above 60 but with less headroom, while Ultra falls to 53.9 FPS, below the 60 FPS threshold. For 1440p, Medium offers the best compromise — it stays above 80 FPS while providing better visuals than Low. High is viable for players who prioritize image quality over frame rate stability, but Ultra should be avoided given its sub-60 FPS average.

At 4K, no preset achieves 60 FPS. Low at 56.7 FPS is the only option approaching playability, with Medium at 44.1 FPS and High at 38.3 FPS falling short. Ultra at 26.4 FPS is nearly unplayable for any fast-paced multiplayer activity. For 4K, the recommendation is to use Low settings if 4K is mandatory, but the data strongly suggests that 1440p Medium or High provides a far better experience. The combination of the i9-14900K's substantial single-thread performance and the RTX 2060 SUPER's mid-range capabilities suggests that 1080p High or 1440p Medium are the sweet spots for this hardware pairing in Fivem.