Fivem

The Intel Core Ultra 5 135H paired with the AMD Radeon 8060S is a mobile-first combination that delivers distinctly different experiences depending on the resolution you target. The data from Fivem shows a system that is clearly capable at 1080p, acceptable at 1440p, and struggling to maintain smooth frame rates at 4K. This analysis breaks down the measured results, explains how this combo ranks against other tested hardware, and offers practical settings guidance based strictly on the numbers provided.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Fivem reveals a steep performance drop as resolution increases. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo averages 111 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 High drops that to 73 FPS, a reduction of 38 FPS or roughly 34%. At 3840x2160 High, the average falls to 40 FPS, which is a further 33 FPS drop from 1440p and only 36% of the 1080p performance. This scaling pattern indicates that the AMD Radeon 8060S becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions, as the workload shifts from CPU-bound to GPU-bound.

The gap between Low and Ultra settings widens dramatically at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the spread from Low (175 FPS) to Ultra (86 FPS) is 89 FPS. At 1440p, that spread narrows to 59 FPS (115 FPS Low vs 56 FPS Ultra). At 4K, the spread shrinks further to 33 FPS (64 FPS Low vs 31 FPS Ultra). This compression of the settings range at 4K suggests that the GPU is saturated even at Low settings, leaving little headroom for quality improvements without sacrificing frame rate.

Looking at Medium settings, which have full min/max data, the pattern is consistent. At 1080p Medium, the average is 138 FPS with a minimum of 118 FPS and maximum of 159 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 91 FPS with a range of 77 to 105 FPS. At 4K Medium, the average is 50 FPS with a range of 43 to 58 FPS. The min FPS values are particularly telling: at 4K Medium, the minimum of 43 FPS falls below the 60 FPS threshold that most players consider smooth, while at 1440p Medium the minimum of 77 FPS remains playable.

The data indicates that this combo is heavily GPU-limited at 4K. The CPU, with its 14 cores and 18 threads, has ample headroom at lower resolutions but cannot compensate for the GPU's inability to push higher frame rates at 2160p. If you target 4K, you are accepting a sub-60 FPS experience even on Low settings (64 FPS average), and Ultra settings become nearly unplayable at 31 FPS average.

How This Combo Ranks

In Fivem, this specific CPU-GPU combination ranks 1714 out of 3005 tested combos. That places it in the 57th percentile of all tested pairings, meaning roughly 43% of tested combos perform worse and 57% perform better. For a mobile processor paired with an integrated-class GPU, this is a respectable mid-pack position, but it is not a top-tier gaming setup for this title.

The CPU itself holds an 81st percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 29093. Its nearest rivals in raw CPU performance are the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X, which scores 29123 and is just 0.1% faster, and the Intel Xeon Phi 7210 at 29245 (0.5% faster). The AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT scores 28940, putting the Core Ultra 5 135H 0.5% ahead. The Intel Core i5-13500HX scores 29270, a 0.6% advantage. These deltas are all within 1%, meaning the CPU's compute performance is statistically equivalent to these desktop and high-end mobile parts.

The GPU tells a different story. The Radeon 8060S holds an 87th percentile ranking among all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 55757. Its nearest rival is the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB, which scores 55698 and is just 0.1% slower. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 scores 56083, putting the Radeon 8060S 0.6% behind, while the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828 (1.7% slower) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 scores 54247 (2.8% slower). These are all discrete desktop GPUs, which means the integrated Radeon 8060S is performing remarkably close to them in synthetic benchmarks. However, Fivem's real-world results show that the GPU is still the bottleneck at higher resolutions.

The combination of a top-20% CPU and a top-13% GPU does not translate into a top-20% gaming combo in Fivem because multiplayer titles like this often have unpredictable performance characteristics. The 1714th rank out of 3005 suggests that while each component is strong individually, the pairing does not yield exceptional frame rates in this specific game compared to other tested combinations. This is likely due to the mobile nature of the CPU and the integrated GPU's thermal and power constraints, even though the raw benchmark scores are competitive with desktop parts.

Settings Recommendations

Based purely on the measured FPS rows, the optimal settings depend heavily on your target resolution and frame rate preferences. For 1080p, the data shows that High settings at 111 FPS average is a solid choice, but Medium at 138 FPS average provides a better experience if you prioritize smoothness over visual fidelity. The minimum FPS at 1080p Medium is 118 FPS, which is well above any playability threshold. Ultra at 1080p drops to 86 FPS average, which is still playable but not ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors.

At 1440p, Medium settings with a 91 FPS average and 77 FPS minimum offer the best balance of visual quality and performance. High settings at 73 FPS average are acceptable for slower-paced play, but the 77 FPS minimum on Medium makes it the safer choice for consistent frame pacing. Low settings at 115 FPS average are available if you want maximum smoothness, but the visual compromise is significant. Ultra at 56 FPS average is borderline for competitive play and should be avoided unless you have a 60Hz display.

For 4K, the data is clear: do not use Ultra settings. The 31 FPS average is below playability for most users. High settings at 40 FPS average are also marginal. Medium settings at 50 FPS average with a 43 FPS minimum will feel stuttery in busy scenes. Low settings at 64 FPS average is the only 4K option that approaches playable territory, but even that minimum is unrecorded, meaning the average could be hiding significant dips. If you must play at 4K, Low is the only reasonable choice, but the experience will still be inferior to 1440p Medium.

The best overall experience per the measured rows is 1080p Medium, which delivers 138 FPS average with a narrow 118-159 FPS range, indicating consistent performance. For 1440p users, Medium is also the sweet spot at 91 FPS average. The data suggests that this combo is best used at 1080p or 1440p with Medium settings, where the GPU has enough headroom to maintain smooth frame rates while preserving some visual quality.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the full settings range was measured. Low settings produce an average of 175 FPS. Medium settings average 138 FPS, with a minimum of 118 FPS and maximum of 159 FPS. High settings average 111 FPS. Ultra settings average 86 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a steady decline, with each step up in quality costing roughly 25-35 FPS. The Medium setting's min/max range of 41 FPS indicates some scene-to-scene variability, but the minimum of 118 FPS is still very strong.

At 2560x1440, the measured averages are 115 FPS for Low, 91 FPS for Medium (with a 77-105 FPS range), 73 FPS for High, and 56 FPS for Ultra. The drop from 1080p to 1440p at each setting is consistent: Low loses 60 FPS, Medium loses 47 FPS, High loses 38 FPS, and Ultra loses 30 FPS. This pattern shows that the GPU's workload scales with resolution, but the relative cost of higher settings diminishes at higher resolutions because the GPU is already under heavy load.

At 3840x2160, the averages are 64 FPS for Low, 50 FPS for Medium (with a 43-58 FPS range), 40 FPS for High, and 31 FPS for Ultra. The Medium setting's min/max range of 15 FPS is much tighter than at lower resolutions, indicating that the GPU is consistently saturated and frame times are more uniform, but at a low overall level. The jump from Low to Medium costs 14 FPS, Medium to High costs 10 FPS, and High to Ultra costs 9 FPS. Each settings tier at 4K costs roughly 10-15 FPS, which is proportionally more significant than at 1080p where each tier costs 25-35 FPS.

The data shows a clear linear relationship between resolution and performance. The 1080p Medium average of 138 FPS drops to 91 FPS at 1440p and 50 FPS at 4K. That is a 47 FPS drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 41 FPS drop from 1440p to 4K. The scaling is not perfectly proportional, but it is consistent, confirming that the Radeon 8060S is the primary limiter across all tested settings.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Fivem at 60 FPS at 4K?

A: No. The only 4K setting that exceeds 60 FPS average is Low, which hits 64 FPS average. However, no minimum FPS data is recorded for Low at 4K, so dips below 60 FPS are likely. Medium, High, and Ultra at 4K all average below 60 FPS (50, 40, and 31 FPS respectively).

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

A: Based on the measured data, 1920x1080 with Medium settings provides the best balance, delivering 138 FPS average with a minimum of 118 FPS. If you prefer higher resolution, 2560x1440 Medium at 91 FPS average (77 FPS minimum) is the next best option.

Q: How does the Radeon 8060S compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The Radeon 8060S has an average benchmark score of 55757. It is 0.1% faster than the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB, 0.6% slower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080, 1.7% faster than the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X, and 2.8% faster than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080.

Q: Is the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H a strong CPU for gaming?

A: The CPU holds an 81st percentile ranking among all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 29093. It is within 1% of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X, Intel Xeon Phi 7210, AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT, and Intel Core i5-13500HX in raw performance, indicating it is competitive with those parts.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings average 115 FPS while Ultra averages 56 FPS. That is a 59 FPS difference, or roughly a 51% reduction in frame rate when moving from lowest to highest quality settings.

Q: Does the combo rank well among all tested hardware in Fivem?

A: It ranks 1714 out of 3005 tested combos, which places it in the 57th percentile. While the individual CPU and GPU rank in the 81st and 87th percentiles respectively, the gaming combo rank is lower, suggesting the pairing does not maximize performance in this specific title.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 135H is a 14-core, 18-thread processor based on the Meteor Lake architecture with a 7 nm process node. Its base clock is 3.60 GHz and boost clock is 4.60 GHz. The CPU has a 28 W TDP, which is typical for a mobile part. Its cache configuration includes 112 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support is DDR5 with a dual-channel bus and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The integrated graphics are Arc Xe-LPG with 96 execution units.

In Fivem, the CPU's role is most evident at lower resolutions where the GPU is not the bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 175 FPS average, which suggests the CPU can feed the GPU well beyond typical display refresh rates. The 14-core, 18-thread configuration provides substantial multi-threaded headroom for a multiplayer game like Fivem, which often has many simultaneous entities and scripts running. The 18 MB of shared L3 cache helps keep frequently accessed data close to the cores, reducing memory latency.

The CPU's benchmark scores support its strong gaming performance. In Cinebench R23, it scores 11875.5 in multi-core and 1700 in single-core. PassMark results show a multi-thread score of 22422 and a single-thread score of 3521. The data compression score of 251651 and floating point math score of 54867 indicate strong general-purpose compute capability. The CPU's nearest rival in average benchmark score is the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X, which is only 0.1% faster, meaning the Ultra 5 135H delivers desktop-class CPU performance in a mobile package.

However, at higher resolutions, the CPU's contribution diminishes. The FPS drops from 1080p to 4K are consistent across all settings, indicating that the GPU is the limiting factor. The CPU's high single-thread performance (1700 in Cinebench R23 single-core) ensures that it can handle the game's main thread without becoming a bottleneck, but it cannot compensate for the Radeon 8060S's limited pixel throughput at 4K. The 14 cores and 18 threads are more than sufficient for Fivem's workload, and the data shows no evidence of CPU limitation at any tested resolution or setting. The bottleneck is squarely on the GPU side, particularly at 1440p and 4K where the integrated Radeon 8060S struggles to maintain high frame rates.