Fivem

Fivem is a demanding multiplayer modification, and the Intel Core i9-14900K + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti combo shows clear performance scaling that shifts the bottleneck depending on resolution. At 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves 258.8 FPS average, which drops to 203.6 FPS at Medium, 163.7 FPS at High, and 126.5 FPS at Ultra. This progression indicates that even at 1080p, the GPU is being pushed harder as settings increase, but the CPU is still capable of feeding it enough frames to exceed 120 FPS at every preset. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p represents a 51% performance reduction, which is a substantial hit, but the absolute numbers remain high enough for competitive play. Moving to 1440p, the average FPS at Low is 171.5, dropping to 134.9 at Medium, 108.4 at High, and 83.7 at Ultra. The gap between 1080p and 1440p at Low settings is 87.3 FPS, showing that resolution alone has a massive impact. At 4K, the story changes completely: Low settings produce 94.7 FPS, Medium 71.4 FPS, High 58.8 FPS, and Ultra only 48.8 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is barely playable, and the drop from 4K Low to 4K Ultra is 45.9 FPS, which is a 48.5% reduction. The data strongly suggests that at 1080p and 1440p, the CPU is doing heavy lifting, but at 4K, the RTX 3080 Ti becomes the limiting factor, as the FPS drops align more with GPU-bound rendering.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS deltas across resolutions reveal where the system’s limits lie. At 1080p Low, the 258.8 FPS average is exceptionally high, and moving to 1440p Low yields 171.5 FPS, a 33.7% drop. This is a steep decline, but the frame rate remains very fluid. The transition from 1440p Low to 4K Low shows a further drop to 94.7 FPS, which is a 44.8% reduction. This pattern indicates that the RTX 3080 Ti is the primary constraint as pixel count rises, because the i9-14900K has enough headroom to push high FPS at lower resolutions but cannot compensate for the GPU’s workload at 4K. At Ultra settings, the scaling is even more telling: 1080p Ultra hits 126.5 FPS, 1440p Ultra drops to 83.7 FPS (a 33.9% reduction), and 4K Ultra falls to 48.8 FPS (a 41.7% drop from 1440p). The 4K Ultra result is particularly weak, suggesting that the combination of high resolution and intensive settings overwhelms the 12 GB VRAM and the GA102 chip’s compute limits. Conversely, the CPU’s performance is evident in the 1080p Low result, which is 2.7 times higher than the 4K Ultra result, confirming that the system is GPU-limited in the highest resolution tier. For users aiming for 4K, the data shows that Low settings are the only viable option for smooth play, while 1440p offers a balanced sweet spot where High settings still exceed 100 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Fivem, this specific pairing ranks 473 out of 1792 combos, placing it in the top 26.4% of all tested systems. This rank is respectable but not elite, given that the i9-14900K is a top-tier CPU and the RTX 3080 Ti is a high-end GPU. The CPU’s individual benchmark scores are strong: it scores 49,872 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 7,040 in single-core, with a percentile ranking of 97 against all CPUs, meaning it outperforms 97% of processors. The GPU, however, has a lower percentile of 83 against all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 41,224. This discrepancy suggests that the GPU is the weaker link in this pairing, which is reflected in the in-game rank. The combo’s rank of 473 indicates that many other systems, likely with newer GPUs like the RTX 5070 or higher-tier cards, achieve better Fivem performance. The nearest GPU rival data shows the RTX 3080 Ti is 0.5% behind the RTX 3090, 0.9% behind the AMD Radeon Pro 5300, and 1.1% behind the RTX 5070 in average score. These small deltas mean that the 3080 Ti is still competitive, but it is not a top performer in 2025. The CPU’s nearest rivals, such as the AMD EPYC 7413 (0.3% faster) and the Intel Core i9-14900KF (0.7% faster), are essentially tied, confirming that the i9-14900K is not the bottleneck. Therefore, the combo’s rank is primarily limited by the GPU’s age and VRAM capacity, not the CPU’s compute power.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to maintain over 100 FPS?

A: At 1440p with Medium settings, the average FPS is 134.9, and at High settings it is 108.4. Both exceed 100 FPS, making 1440p the highest resolution where you can comfortably stay above that threshold across multiple presets.

Q: How does the RTX 3080 Ti compare to its nearest rival in terms of raw score?

A: The RTX 3080 Ti has an average benchmark score of 41,224, which is 0.5% lower than the RTX 3090’s 41,441 and 1.1% lower than the RTX 5070’s 41,687. It is also 0.9% behind the AMD Radeon Pro 5300.

Q: Is the i9-14900K a strong performer relative to other CPUs?

A: Yes, the i9-14900K ranks in the 97th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 79,824. It is 0.7% faster than the Intel Core i9-14900KF and 0.9% faster than the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K.

Q: What FPS can I expect at 4K with Ultra settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 48.8. This is below the 60 FPS target, so you would need to reduce settings to High (58.8 FPS) or Medium (71.4 FPS) for a smoother experience.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU limit performance at 1080p?

A: At 1080p Low, the system hits 258.8 FPS, which is very high. The CPU’s single-core score of 7,040 in Cinebench R23 suggests it has ample headroom, so the GPU is likely the limiting factor even at this resolution, as the FPS drops significantly with higher settings.

Q: How much VRAM does the GPU have, and does it matter for Fivem?

A: The RTX 3080 Ti has 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus with 912.4 GB/s bandwidth. The 4K Ultra result of 48.8 FPS indicates that the VRAM capacity and bandwidth are sufficient for the game, but the compute load causes the low frame rate.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides a complete picture across three resolutions and four settings. At 1920x1080, the Low preset yields 258.8 FPS average, which is the highest recorded score. Medium produces 203.6 FPS, High produces 163.7 FPS, and Ultra produces 126.5 FPS. These numbers show that the RTX 3080 Ti can handle 1080p with ease, even at Ultra, which is 49% slower than Low but still smooth. At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 171.5 FPS, Medium averages 134.9 FPS, High averages 108.4 FPS, and Ultra averages 83.7 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p is the first result that dips below 100 FPS, indicating that the GPU is starting to strain. At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 94.7 FPS, which is the only 4K result above 90 FPS. Medium drops to 71.4 FPS, High to 58.8 FPS, and Ultra to 48.8 FPS. The delta between 1080p Low and 4K Low is 164.1 FPS, while the delta between 1080p Ultra and 4K Ultra is 77.7 FPS. This suggests that the performance hit from resolution is larger than the hit from settings, which is typical of a GPU-bound scenario. The data also shows that the scaling from Low to Ultra at each resolution is consistent: 1080p drops by 132.3 FPS, 1440p drops by 87.8 FPS, and 4K drops by 45.9 FPS. This indicates that the GPU’s headroom shrinks as resolution increases, making the settings choice more critical at 4K.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is built on the GA102 chip with an 8 nm process node from Samsung. It has 10,240 shading units, 320 TMUs, and 112 ROPs, with 80 RT cores and 320 Tensor cores. The boost clock is 1665 MHz, and the memory runs at 19 Gbps effective across a 384-bit bus, delivering 912.4 GB/s of bandwidth. The 12 GB of GDDR6X VRAM is a crucial factor in Fivem, as the game’s multiplayer environments can be texture-heavy. At 4K Ultra, the 48.8 FPS result suggests that the GPU is fully saturated, and the VRAM capacity is not the limiting factor—the compute units are. The GPU’s FP32 performance is 34.10 TFLOPS, which is substantial, but the data shows that it cannot maintain 60 FPS at 4K Ultra. The pixel rate of 186.5 GPixel/s and texture rate of 532.8 GTexel/s are high, but the game’s draw calls and shader complexity still overwhelm the card at maximum settings. The GPU’s average benchmark score of 41,224 puts it in the 83rd percentile, and it is only 0.5% behind the RTX 3090, which indicates that the 3080 Ti is a strong card but not a flagship. The 12-pin power connector and 350 W TDP mean it requires a 750 W power supply, but the performance data shows that it delivers consistent results across all tested presets. For Fivem specifically, the GPU is the primary driver of FPS differences between settings, as the CPU’s high scores allow it to keep pace at lower resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the best experience for this combo depends on your display resolution. At 1080p, the Ultra preset at 126.5 FPS is the clear choice, as it provides the highest visual fidelity while still maintaining a frame rate well above 120 FPS. The High preset at 163.7 FPS is also excellent if you prefer a higher refresh rate, but Ultra is not a significant sacrifice. At 1440p, the High preset at 108.4 FPS is the recommended sweet spot, offering a good balance of visual quality and smoothness. The Medium preset at 134.9 FPS is a better option for competitive play, but High is more immersive. The Ultra preset at 83.7 FPS is playable but not ideal for fast-paced scenarios, as frame drops could occur in crowded areas. At 4K, the Low preset at 94.7 FPS is the only setting that delivers a consistently smooth experience, while Medium at 71.4 FPS is acceptable for slower gameplay. High at 58.8 FPS and Ultra at 48.8 FPS are below the 60 FPS threshold, which can cause noticeable stuttering in a multiplayer environment. Therefore, for a 4K display, use Low settings and prioritize frame rate over graphics. For 1440p, use High settings for a balanced experience, and for 1080p, use Ultra to take full advantage of the hardware. The data clearly shows that the combo is best suited for 1440p High, where the performance is both fluid and visually rich, without the compromises required at 4K.