Fivem

Fivem is a demanding multiplayer modification for Grand Theft Auto V, and this combo of the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 shows a clear performance curve that scales heavily with resolution. The data reveals a system that is capable of smooth 1080p play at high settings, but struggles to maintain playable framerates at 4K with maximum quality. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS, the role of each component, and how this pairing ranks against other tested configurations.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and highlights the GPU as the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. At 1080p with High settings, the combo produces an average of 106 FPS. Moving to 1440p High, the average falls to 70 FPS, which is a 34% reduction. Pushing further to 4K High, the average plummets to 39 FPS, which is a 63% reduction from the 1080p result. This steep decline indicates that the RTX 4060 is working progressively harder as pixel count increases, and its 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit memory bus become limiting factors.

The scaling pattern is consistent across all settings. At Low settings, the system produces 168 FPS at 1080p, 111 FPS at 1440p, and 61 FPS at 4K. The 4K Low result is particularly telling—it is nearly three times slower than 1080p Low, showing that even with minimal graphical load, the sheer number of pixels overwhelms the GPU. At Medium settings, the trio of results is 133 FPS, 87 FPS, and 48 FPS respectively. The drop from 1080p to 1440p Medium is 35%, and from 1440p to 4K Medium is another 45%.

Ultra settings produce the most dramatic results. At 1080p Ultra, the average is 82 FPS, which is playable. At 1440p Ultra, it drops to 54 FPS, which is borderline. At 4K Ultra, the average falls to just 30 FPS, which is not smooth for a fast-paced multiplayer game. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 31 FPS (61 vs. 30), while at 1080p that same gap is 86 FPS (168 vs. 82). This compression at high resolution shows that the GPU is saturated by pixel throughput long before the quality settings have a chance to matter.

The data suggests that 1440p is the practical ceiling for this combo. At 1440p High, the 70 FPS average is acceptable for most players, while 1440p Medium at 87 FPS is quite comfortable. The step to 4K is not viable for consistent multiplayer action, as even 4K Low at 61 FPS will have noticeable drops in busy scenes. The limiting component at 1080p and 1440p shifts between CPU and GPU depending on settings, but at 4K, the GPU is unequivocally the constraint.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the benchmark database, this specific combination of CPU and GPU ranks 1802 out of 3005 tested combos for Fivem. This places it in the 40th percentile of all combos, which is a middle-of-the-pack result. The rank reflects that many other pairings deliver higher average framerates in this specific game, likely due to stronger GPUs or CPUs with better single-thread performance.

The combo’s ranking is influenced by the CPU’s position relative to its rivals. The Intel Core Ultra 5 125H has an average benchmark score of 27507, which puts it at the 79th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals are extremely close: the AMD Ryzen 7 5800 scores 27535 (a 0.1% difference), the Intel Core i5-12600K scores 27578 (0.3% higher), and the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X also scores 27578 (0.3% higher). The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G is 0.5% slower. This means the CPU is competitive with those desktop parts, but none of them are dominant in Fivem, which tends to favor higher clock speeds over many cores.

The GPU’s ranking is more modest. The RTX 4060 has an average benchmark score of 17639, placing it at the 61st percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are surprising: the AMD Radeon HD 7790 scores 17666 (0.2% higher), the AMD Radeon 780M scores 17588 (0.3% lower), and the AMD Radeon Pro 560 scores 17551 (0.5% lower). These are older or integrated parts, indicating that the RTX 4060’s raw compute score is not exceptional for its class. The 1802 rank is a result of the GPU dragging the combo down, as the CPU is clearly more capable relative to its peers.

In practical terms, this combo is not going to top any charts for Fivem. The rank suggests that users are better off with a desktop CPU and a higher-tier GPU for this game, especially if they want to play at 1440p or higher with smooth framerates. The combo is serviceable for 1080p, but it is not a performance leader.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process from TSMC. It has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, which delivers 272.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock is 2125 MHz, with 17 Gbps effective speed. The GPU has a base clock of 1830 MHz and a boost clock of 2460 MHz. It contains 3072 shading units, 96 TMUs, and 48 ROPs. The chip is AD107 with 18,900 million transistors on a 159 mm² die.

In Fivem, the GPU’s 8 GB VRAM is a notable concern. At 4K resolution, the game can easily exceed 8 GB of VRAM with High or Ultra textures, which likely contributes to the low average FPS of 39 at 4K High and 30 at 4K Ultra. The 128-bit memory bus is also a limiting factor, as the 272.0 GB/s bandwidth is moderate for a modern GPU. This is reflected in the steep FPS drops at higher resolutions, where the memory subsystem cannot keep up with the pixel data.

The boost clock of 2460 MHz is respectable, and the GPU’s FP32 performance is 15.11 TFLOPS. However, the benchmark scores show it is not a high-flying performer. The PassMark G3D score is 19545, and the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 2302. These numbers place it near older GPUs like the Radeon HD 7790, which is an unusual comparison for a 2023 product. The GPU’s percentile rank of 61 means it outperforms a majority of GPUs, but it is far from top-tier.

For Fivem specifically, the GPU’s role is to handle the heavy lifting at 1080p and 1440p. At 1080p Low, the 168 FPS average suggests the game is CPU-limited, but at 1080p Ultra, the 82 FPS average shows the GPU starting to struggle. At 4K, the GPU is clearly the bottleneck, as even the lowest settings only produce 61 FPS. The RTX 4060 is a capable card for 1080p gaming, but it is not designed for 4K, and this data confirms that.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1080p, the RTX 4060 and Core Ultra 5 125H deliver a wide range of results. With Low settings, the average FPS is 168, which is excellent for competitive play. Medium settings yield an average of 133 FPS, with a minimum of 113 and maximum of 153, showing good consistency. High settings reduce the average to 106 FPS, which is still smooth. Ultra settings bring the average down to 82 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for fast-paced action. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 86 FPS, indicating that quality settings have a significant impact at this resolution.

At 1440p, the FPS drops are noticeable. Low settings produce an average of 111 FPS, which is a 34% reduction from 1080p Low. Medium settings average 87 FPS, with a minimum of 74 and maximum of 100. High settings average 70 FPS, which is borderline for a smooth experience. Ultra settings average 54 FPS, which is below the ideal threshold for a multiplayer game. The drop from Low to Ultra at 1440p is 57 FPS, showing that quality settings still matter, but the resolution is starting to strain the GPU.

At 4K, the system struggles. Low settings average 61 FPS, which is the only playable result at this resolution. Medium settings average 48 FPS, with a minimum of 41 and maximum of 56, which is inconsistent. High settings average 39 FPS, which is not smooth. Ultra settings average 30 FPS, which is effectively unplayable for a game like Fivem. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is just 31 FPS, showing that the GPU is so saturated that quality settings have less relative impact.

The data shows a clear pattern: 1080p is the sweet spot for this combo, 1440p is workable with adjusted settings, and 4K should be avoided. The minimum FPS values at Medium settings (113 at 1080p, 74 at 1440p, 41 at 4K) indicate that the system can stutter in heavy scenes, which is a concern for multiplayer where many players and vehicles are present.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 125H is a mobile processor with 14 cores and 18 threads. It has a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. The CPU is part of the Core Ultra Series 1, built on the Meteor Lake architecture with a 7 nm process. It has 112 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU supports DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. It has a TDP of 28 W and is designed for the Intel BGA 2049 socket.

In Fivem, the CPU’s single-thread performance is critical, as the game is known to be sensitive to core speed. The CPU’s Cinebench R23 single-core score is 1647.5, and its PassMark single-thread score is 3399. These scores are respectable for a mobile chip. The boost clock of 4.50 GHz helps in this regard. The CPU’s multi-thread performance is also solid, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12804.5 and a PassMark multithread score of 21100.

The CPU’s nearest rivals are desktop parts, which is telling. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800 and Intel Core i5-12600K are both within 0.3% of the Ultra 5 125H’s average score. This means the mobile CPU is essentially on par with those desktop CPUs in overall benchmark performance. However, in Fivem, the game does not heavily utilize multiple cores, so the CPU’s 14 cores are less important than its single-thread speed.

The data suggests that the CPU is not the limiting factor at 1080p Low, where the 168 FPS average likely hits a CPU ceiling. At higher resolutions, the GPU takes over as the bottleneck. The CPU’s 18 MB of L3 cache is ample for the game’s data needs, and the 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth is sufficient. The CPU’s performance percentile of 79 indicates it is well above average, and it is not holding back the GPU in most scenarios.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Fivem?

A: The data shows 1080p is the best choice. At 1080p High, the combo averages 106 FPS, and at 1080p Medium it averages 133 FPS. 1440p High drops to 70 FPS, and 4K High falls to 39 FPS, which is not ideal for multiplayer.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 125H has an average benchmark score of 27507. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800, scores 27535, which is 0.1% higher. The Intel Core i5-12600K and AMD Ryzen 7 5700X both score 27578, which is 0.3% higher. The CPU is essentially tied with these desktop parts.

Q: Is the GPU the bottleneck at 4K?

A: Yes. At 4K Low, the average FPS is 61, and at 4K Ultra it drops to 30. The steep decline from 1080p to 4K, combined with the GPU’s 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit memory bus, indicates the RTX 4060 is the limiting factor at this resolution.

Q: What are the FPS numbers at 1440p Medium?

A: At 1440p Medium, the combo averages 87 FPS, with a minimum of 74 FPS and a maximum of 100 FPS. This is a playable result, though the minimum shows potential for stutters in heavy scenes.

Q: How does the GPU’s benchmark score rank?

A: The RTX 4060 has an average benchmark score of 17639, placing it at the 61st percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon HD 7790, scores 17666, which is 0.2% higher, indicating the GPU is not exceptionally strong for its class.

Q: What is the combo’s overall rank in Fivem?

A: The combo ranks 1802 out of 3005 tested combos for Fivem. This places it in the middle of the pack, meaning many other CPU/GPU pairings deliver higher average framerates in this specific game.