Fivem

The data paints a striking picture of Fivem running on an Intel Core i9-14900K paired with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. This combination produces extremely high frame rates, but the pattern of results reveals a complex interplay between the processor's immense multi-threading capabilities and the graphics card's raw rendering power. The following analysis breaks down the measured performance, focusing on what the numbers indicate about the system's behavior in this specific multiplayer title.

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

The Intel Core i9-14900K is a 24-core processor with 32 threads, built on the Raptor Lake architecture. It features a base clock of 3.20 GHz and a boost clock of 6.00 GHz, with 36 MB of shared L3 cache. These specifications place it in the top tier of desktop processors, and its benchmark scores reflect that positioning. In Cinebench R23, the CPU achieves a multi-core score of 49872 and a single-core score of 7040, demonstrating both massive parallel throughput and excellent single-threaded performance. Its PassMark multithread score is 58674, and it ranks in the 97th percentile against all CPUs.

In Fivem, which is a multiplayer modification platform, the CPU's role is significant. The game's engine often relies on a few heavily loaded threads for simulation and network handling, but the sheer number of concurrent players and entities can spread the load. The data suggests the i9-14900K is more than capable of feeding the GPU. At 1080p with Low settings, the system hits 381.3 FPS, a figure that is likely bottlenecked by the CPU's single-thread speed or the game engine's frame pacing limits, rather than the GPU. The single-core score of 7040 in Cinebench R23 indicates excellent per-thread performance, which is crucial for maintaining high frame rates when the CPU has to process game logic between frames.

Comparatively, the i9-14900K's nearest rivals in the aggregate benchmark database are all within a single percentage point. The AMD EPYC 7413 is 0.3% slower, the Intel Core i9-14900KF is 0.7% faster, and the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K is 0.9% faster. This shows that in general compute tasks, the i9-14900K is not the absolute fastest, but it is at the very top of the pack. In Fivem, the specific workload of managing a large multiplayer session could favor the high boost clock of 6.00 GHz, which helps with the latency-sensitive tasks that dictate frame pacing in CPU-bound scenarios.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is a monster of a graphics card. It is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with a 5 nm process and packs 92,200 million transistors on a 750 mm² die. It has 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 1.79 TB/s. The card's boost clock is 2407 MHz, and it features 21,760 shading units. Its raw compute power is staggering, with an FP32 performance of 104.8 TFLOPS. In the PassMark G3D benchmark, it scores 39650, placing it in the 94th percentile of all GPUs.

In Fivem, the RTX 5090's role becomes dominant at higher resolutions and settings. The measured data shows a clear scaling from Low to Ultra settings, which is typical for a GPU-bound scenario. At 4K Ultra, the card manages 66.5 FPS, while at 4K Low it jumps to 139.6 FPS. This indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor when the pixel count and visual fidelity are at their maximum. The 32 GB of VRAM is also a key asset; Fivem, especially with heavily modded servers, can consume significant memory for textures and assets, and this card has an enormous buffer to prevent stuttering or texture pop-in.

The RTX 5090's nearest rivals in the database are interesting. The RTX 5090 D is 0.1% faster, and the RTX 5050 Mobile is 0.2% faster in the aggregate score, which is a strange anomaly. More notably, the AMD Radeon PRO W6600 is 1.3% slower, and the NVIDIA CMP 40HX is 1.6% faster. These deltas are minuscule, meaning that in pure compute terms, the RTX 5090 is effectively tied with its closest competitors. However, in Fivem, the specific rendering workloads and driver optimizations could shift this balance, but the data here shows the card is capable of delivering very high frame rates.

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

The measured FPS data reveals a classic pattern of bottleneck shifting. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system achieves 381.3 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 Low drops this to 253.2 FPS, a 33.6% reduction. Moving further to 3840x2160 Low yields 139.6 FPS, another 44.9% drop from 1440p. This steep decline as resolution increases points directly to the GPU becoming the primary limiter, as the CPU has to manage the same game logic regardless of pixel count.

The scaling is even more pronounced at Ultra settings. At 1080p Ultra, the system produces 185 FPS. At 1440p Ultra, it drops to 122.2 FPS, and at 4K Ultra, it falls to 66.5 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 4K at Ultra is 64.1%, which is a massive performance hit. This indicates that at 1080p, even with Ultra settings, the CPU is able to keep up, but the GPU is still the bottleneck due to the sheer amount of pixel shading and post-processing required. The data shows that this system is so powerful that it can push 185 FPS at 1080p Ultra, but the 4K Ultra figure of 66.5 FPS suggests that for a 4K high-refresh-rate monitor, users would need to drop settings.

The implication is clear: at 1080p, the CPU is doing the heavy lifting to maintain frame rates above 300 FPS on Low, but the GPU is still taxed enough to reduce performance as settings increase. At 4K, the GPU is unquestionably the limiting component, as the frame rate scales almost directly with the resolution's pixel count. The RTX 5090's 1.79 TB/s bandwidth is immense, but even that is saturated by the demands of 4K rendering in this game engine.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combined performance of the Intel Core i9-14900K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 places this system at rank 7 out of 1792 tested combinations in Fivem. This is an exceptional position, putting it in the top 0.4% of all configurations tested in this database. The rank reflects the aggregate performance across all the measured resolutions and settings, suggesting that this pairing is near the absolute pinnacle for this game.

This high rank is somewhat surprising given that neither the CPU nor the GPU is the absolute fastest in their respective categories based on the aggregate benchmark scores. The CPU is 97th percentile, and the GPU is 94th percentile, yet their combination ranks 7th out of 1792 combos. This suggests that Fivem's specific workload is well-suited to this pairing. The i9-14900K's high single-core boost clock of 6.00 GHz likely provides the responsiveness needed for the game's simulation threads, while the RTX 5090's massive 32 GB frame buffer and raw compute power handle the rendering side without breaking a sweat.

The data implies that there are only six other combinations that perform better, and those likely involve CPUs with even stronger single-thread performance or GPUs that are more optimized for this specific title. However, the margin between rank 7 and rank 1 is likely small in terms of FPS, given the already astronomical numbers seen here. This combo is not just good; it is elite, and the measured FPS figures show that it can handle the most demanding scenarios a Fivem server can throw at it.

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

Analyzing the measured FPS rows, the optimal settings depend heavily on the user's display resolution and refresh rate. For a 1080p gamer with a 240Hz monitor, the Low preset at 381.3 FPS is excessive, but the Medium preset at 304 FPS and High preset at 239.4 FPS are both excellent choices. High settings at 1080p offer a 239.4 FPS average, which is just below a 240Hz refresh rate and provides a significantly better visual experience than Low. The Ultra preset at 185 FPS is still very smooth but sacrifices some frame rate headroom for maximum fidelity.

For 1440p users, the High preset delivers 156.4 FPS, which is ideal for a 144Hz or 165Hz monitor. The Ultra preset at 122.2 FPS is still playable and offers the best visuals, but the drop from High to Ultra is noticeable. Medium at 199 FPS is a great middle ground for those with 180Hz or 200Hz displays. At 4K, the choices are more constrained. The High preset yields 85.4 FPS, which is good for a 60Hz screen but not ideal for high-refresh-rate 4K monitors. The Medium preset at 107 FPS is a solid option for 4K 100Hz+ panels, while the Low preset at 139.6 FPS offers the highest frame rates but with reduced visual quality.

The data suggests that the "best" experience is a balance. For most users, the High preset offers the best combination of visual fidelity and performance, as it consistently provides high frame rates across all resolutions without the massive performance penalty of Ultra. The Ultra preset, while visually superior, incurs a significant FPS cost, dropping from 239.4 to 185 at 1080p and from 156.4 to 122.2 at 1440p. The recommendation is clear: High settings are the sweet spot for this hardware in Fivem.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo can achieve in Fivem?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 381.3, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How does the CPU's single-core performance impact Fivem?

A: The Intel Core i9-14900K scores 7040 in the Cinebench R23 single-core test, and this strong per-thread performance is crucial for maintaining high frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios, as seen at 1080p Low where the system hits 381.3 FPS.

Q: Is the RTX 5090's 32 GB of VRAM necessary for Fivem?

A: While the data does not measure VRAM usage directly, the 32 GB frame buffer on the RTX 5090 is a massive resource that can handle the most demanding texture packs and modded content in Fivem without bottlenecking due to memory capacity.

Q: Where does this combo rank compared to other tested systems?

A: This combination ranks 7th out of 1792 tested combos in Fivem, placing it in the top 0.4% of all configurations in the database.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between 1080p and 4K at High settings?

A: At High settings, the system produces 239.4 FPS at 1080p, dropping to 156.4 FPS at 1440p, and further down to 85.4 FPS at 4K, showing a 64.3% reduction from 1080p to 4K.

Q: Which settings preset provides the best balance of performance and quality?

A: According to the measured rows, the High preset provides the best balance, offering 239.4 FPS at 1080p, 156.4 FPS at 1440p, and 85.4 FPS at 4K, which are all high enough for smooth gameplay while maintaining good visual quality.

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

The following data presents the exact average FPS measured for each resolution and settings combination.

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest performance. The Low preset averages 381.3 FPS. Moving to Medium, the average drops to 304 FPS. The High preset yields 239.4 FPS, and the Ultra preset produces 185 FPS. This shows a steady decline as visual fidelity increases, with a total drop of 51.5% from Low to Ultra.

At 2560x1440, the performance is still very high but shows the GPU's growing workload. The Low preset averages 253.2 FPS. The Medium preset averages 199 FPS. The High preset delivers 156.4 FPS, and the Ultra preset drops to 122.2 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at this resolution represents a 51.7% reduction in frame rate.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is firmly the limiting factor. The Low preset averages 139.6 FPS, which is still very playable. The Medium preset averages 107 FPS. The High preset yields 85.4 FPS, and the Ultra preset falls to 66.5 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra at 4K is 52.4%, showing a consistent penalty for the highest settings across all resolutions. These numbers confirm that this hardware is incredibly capable, but even the RTX 5090 cannot maintain triple-digit frame rates at 4K Ultra in Fivem.