Fivem

Fivem presents a demanding mixed workload, and the measured data for the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H paired with the AMD Radeon 8060S reveals a system that transitions from a CPU-bound experience at lower resolutions to a GPU-bound one at 4K. The performance scaling across the three tested resolutions — 1080p, 1440p, and 4K — provides a clear narrative about where the bottleneck lies and how the components interact. The data shows a substantial drop in frame rates as resolution increases, which is typical, but the magnitude of that drop and the specific frame rates at each step offer insights into the balance of this particular combination. The following analysis breaks down these measured results, exploring the implications for gameplay, settings, and overall system capability.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for this combo shows a predictable but steep decline as resolution increases, indicating a significant shift in the system's limiting factor. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system achieves an average of 175 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 at Low settings, the average drops to 115 FPS, a reduction of 60 FPS or roughly 34%. The jump to 3840x2160 at Low settings yields an average of 64 FPS, which is a further 44% drop from the 1440p result. This pattern suggests that at 1080p, the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H is capable of feeding frames faster than the AMD Radeon 8060S can render them, but the GPU's workload becomes progressively more dominant as pixel count increases.

The scaling from 1080p to 4K at High settings is even more revealing. At 1080p High, the average is 111 FPS, which drops to 73 FPS at 1440p High and then plummets to 40 FPS at 4K High. The 71 FPS difference between 1080p and 4K at High settings underscores the GPU's struggle to maintain performance at higher resolutions with more demanding visual features. This is a classic sign of a GPU that is being saturated. Conversely, the relatively smaller absolute drop from 1080p Low to 1440p Low (60 FPS) compared to the drop from 1440p Low to 4K Low (51 FPS) suggests that while the GPU is the primary limiter at 4K, the CPU still has a meaningful role at 1080p and even 1440p.

The data implies that the limiting component is heavily dependent on the resolution and settings combination. At 1080p, especially on Low, the system is likely CPU-bound, as the 14-core, 18-thread Intel processor tries to keep up with the high frame rate demands. As the resolution climbs to 4K, the AMD Radeon 8060S, with its 2560 shading units and 64 ROPs, becomes the clear bottleneck. The frame rate at 4K Ultra, which averages just 31 FPS, is a stark indicator that this configuration is not suited for maximum detail at that resolution. The transition from a 175 FPS average at 1080p Low to a 31 FPS average at 4K Ultra represents a 144 FPS swing, highlighting the extreme sensitivity of this combo to resolution and settings.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon 8060S plays a pivotal role in this system's performance, particularly as resolution and graphical fidelity increase. The GPU's specifications, including a boost clock of 2900 MHz and a base clock of 1295 MHz, provide the raw compute power, but its memory configuration is a critical factor. The Radeon 8060S features "System Shared" memory, meaning it relies on the system's main memory rather than dedicated VRAM. This architecture can lead to performance variability depending on the system's memory bandwidth, which is listed as "System Dependent." This is likely a contributing factor to the significant frame rate drops at 4K, where the demand for memory bandwidth is highest.

The GPU's benchmark scores place it in the 87th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 55757. Its nearest rivals in the data include the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB, with a deltaPct of 0.1%, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080, with a deltaPct of -0.6%. This indicates that the Radeon 8060S is a high-performing integrated GPU, trading blows with dedicated desktop-class cards. However, in Fivem, the measured results show that it cannot maintain high frame rates at 4K, with an average of just 40 FPS on High settings. This performance is in line with a GPU that is powerful for an IGP but still limited by its shared memory architecture and the sheer pixel count at 4K.

The relationship between the GPU's capabilities and the game's results is clear when looking at the 1440p Medium settings, where the combo achieves an average of 91 FPS with a minimum of 77 FPS and a maximum of 105 FPS. This suggests a playable experience at that resolution, but the 4K Ultra result of 31 FPS average is below the threshold for smooth gameplay. The data indicates that while the GPU has the compute power (14.85 TFLOPS FP32) to handle the game's rendering, the memory bandwidth bottleneck becomes more pronounced at higher resolutions. The 40 ray-tracing cores on the Radeon 8060S do not appear to provide a significant advantage in Fivem, as the frame rates at 4K are consistently low across all settings, suggesting the game's workload is more dependent on raw pixel throughput and memory bandwidth than ray-tracing effects.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 125H is a mobile processor with a complex architecture that significantly influences Fivem's performance, particularly at lower resolutions. With 14 cores and 18 threads, a base clock of 3.60 GHz, and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz, the CPU provides substantial multi-threaded capability. Its benchmark scores, including a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12804.5 and a single-core score of 1647.5, place it in the 79th percentile of all CPUs. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the system reaches 175 FPS, which is likely near the CPU's limit for this game engine. This is supported by the fact that the CPU's nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800, has a deltaPct of only -0.1%, indicating comparable overall processing power.

The CPU's role becomes less critical as resolution increases, as the GPU becomes the bottleneck. The measured FPS drop from 1080p Low (175 FPS) to 1440p Low (115 FPS) suggests that the CPU is still capable of providing enough data to the GPU at 1440p, but the GPU's rendering time increases. However, at 4K, the CPU's influence wanes further. The fact that the frame rate at 4K Low (64 FPS) is still higher than at 4K High (40 FPS) indicates that the CPU is not the primary constraint at that resolution; the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth are.

The architecture of the Core Ultra 5 125H, based on Meteor Lake and built on a 7 nm process, provides a balance of performance and efficiency. Its 18 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel memory support (with a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s) are sufficient to feed the GPU at 1080p and 1440p, but the data shows the system struggles to maintain high frame rates at 4K. The processor's performance in Fivem is strong enough to avoid being the main bottleneck until the GPU is fully saturated. The benchmark results indicate that the CPU's single-thread performance, as measured by PassMark's single-thread score of 3399, is robust, which is important for a game like Fivem that may have significant single-threaded components. Yet, the scaling from 1080p to 1440p suggests that the CPU is working hard to maintain those high frame rates, and any further increase in GPU load shifts the balance firmly toward the GPU.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend heavily on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1920x1080, the system is capable of high performance across all settings. The data shows an average of 175 FPS on Low, 138 FPS on Medium, 111 FPS on High, and 86 FPS on Ultra. For competitive play or maximum smoothness, Low settings provide the highest headroom. However, for a balanced visual experience, Medium settings at 1080p offer a strong 138 FPS average with a minimum of 118 FPS and a maximum of 159 FPS, ensuring consistent performance. High settings at 1080p are also very playable at 111 FPS, but Ultra settings, while still above 60 FPS, may introduce more noticeable dips.

At 2560x1440, the choice becomes more critical. Low settings yield a solid 115 FPS average, and Medium settings provide 91 FPS with a minimum of 77 FPS. These are the recommended settings for 1440p if smooth gameplay is the priority. High settings at 1440p drop to 73 FPS, which is still playable but may not be ideal for fast-paced scenarios. The data suggests that Ultra settings at 1440p, averaging 56 FPS, should be avoided if frame rate consistency is important, as the system begins to show strain. For a 1440p experience, Medium settings appear to be the sweet spot, offering a 91 FPS average that is well above the 60 FPS threshold while providing better visual quality than Low.

At 3840x2160, the system's limitations are evident. The only settings that provide a playable frame rate are Low, with an average of 64 FPS. Medium settings at 4K average 50 FPS, which may be acceptable for less demanding games but is borderline for Fivem. High settings at 4K average 40 FPS, and Ultra settings average just 31 FPS, both of which are likely to result in a suboptimal experience. Therefore, for 4K gaming, Low settings are the only viable option from the measured data to maintain a frame rate near or above 60 FPS. The recommendation is to prioritize resolution scaling and lower settings to achieve playable performance, as the GPU is the clear bottleneck at this resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

In the grand scheme of tested hardware combinations for Fivem, this pairing of the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H and AMD Radeon 8060S holds a specific position. The comboRankInGame data places this configuration at rank 1714 out of 3005 tested combos. This puts it in the middle of the pack, indicating that while it is not a top-tier performer, it is far from the bottom. The rank suggests that a significant number of other CPU-GPU combinations are capable of higher performance in this game, but the 8060S's high percentile ranking among GPUs (87th) and the CPU's respectable 79th percentile show that this is a capable mid-range solution.

The rank of 1714 out of 3005 implies that the system is outperformed by roughly 57% of the tested combos. This is a notable data point, especially considering the Radeon 8060S's proximity to dedicated GPUs like the RTX 5080 in benchmark scores. The discrepancy between the GPU's raw benchmark performance and its in-game rank suggests that Fivem may not be fully optimizing for the Radeon 8060S's architecture, or that the CPU is holding the combo back in certain scenarios. The data shows that while the GPU is powerful, the system's overall rank is dragged down by the combination's performance at higher resolutions, where the memory bandwidth limitations become apparent.

The ranking also indicates that for users with this specific hardware, expectations should be tempered. It is not a top-1000 combo, but it is also not in the bottom 1000. The performance is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming at reasonable settings, as evidenced by the measured FPS, but it is not competitive with high-end desktop rigs. The deltaPct values for the GPU's nearest rivals show that it is within 0.6% of the RTX 5080's average score, yet the in-game rank suggests that real-world Fivem performance may differ from synthetic benchmarks. This points to the game's specific engine and how it interacts with the hardware, which can be distinct from general-purpose benchmarks.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1080p with High settings?

A: The measured data shows an average of 111 FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings.

Q: Is this system capable of 4K gaming in Fivem?

A: The data indicates that 4K gaming is challenging. At 3840x2160, only Low settings achieve an average above 60 FPS, with a 64 FPS average. Medium settings average 50 FPS, while High and Ultra average 40 FPS and 31 FPS, respectively.

Q: How does the AMD Radeon 8060S compare to its nearest rival in benchmark scores?

A: The AMD Radeon 8060S has an average benchmark score of 55757. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB, has a score of 55698, a deltaPct of 0.1%, meaning they are nearly identical in performance.

Q: What is the CPU's boost clock speed?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 125H has a boost clock of 4.50 GHz.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p to maintain high frame rates?

A: Based on the measured results, Medium settings at 2560x1440 provide an average of 91 FPS with a minimum of 77 FPS, making it the recommended preset for a balance of quality and performance.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested CPU-GPU combinations?

A: The combo ranks 1714 out of 3005 tested combinations in Fivem.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table details the exact measured average frame rates for each resolution and settings preset, as provided in the data. Minimum and maximum FPS are only available for Medium settings.

| Resolution | Settings | Average FPS | Minimum FPS | Maximum FPS |

| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |

| 3840x2160 | High | 40 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 64 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 50 | 43 | 58 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 31 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | High | 73 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 115 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 91 | 77 | 105 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 56 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | High | 111 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 175 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 138 | 118 | 159 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 86 | - | - |