Fivem

Fivem’s measured performance on the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile pairing shows a system that is heavily skewed toward GPU-bound scenarios at higher resolutions, while the CPU’s 14 cores and 18 threads provide a solid foundation for the game’s multiplayer workloads. The combination ranks 1217th out of 3707 tested combos, placing it in the upper third of all configurations. Across the measured rows, the data indicates that the RTX 4080 Mobile is the primary driver of frame rates, with the Core Ultra 5 135H offering enough headroom to avoid becoming a bottleneck at 1080p and 1440p, though the gap between settings presets narrows as resolution climbs.

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

The Intel Core Ultra 5 135H is a Meteor Lake mobile processor built on Intel’s 7 nm process, featuring 14 cores and 18 threads. Its base clock of 3.60 GHz and boost clock of 4.60 GHz provide a wide operating range for Fivem’s mixed single-threaded and multi-threaded demands. The CPU’s cache hierarchy—112 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 18 MB shared L3—helps with the game’s asset streaming and entity management, which are common in multiplayer scenarios. The processor’s average benchmark score of 29093 places it at the 81st percentile among all CPUs, indicating strong overall compute capability.

In Fivem, the CPU’s role is most evident at lower resolutions where the GPU is less stressed. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo reaches 239 FPS average, suggesting the processor can feed the GPU efficiently at high frame rates. However, the data shows diminishing returns as settings increase: at 1080p Ultra, the average drops to 117 FPS, a 51% reduction from Low. This pattern implies that while the 135H is capable, it is not the limiting factor in most configurations; instead, the GPU’s workload scaling drives the frame rate differences. The processor’s Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 11875.5 and single-core score of 1700 indicate balanced performance, which aligns with Fivem’s need for both responsive single-thread logic and background multi-thread processing.

Comparing to nearest rivals, the Core Ultra 5 135H sits within 0.6% of the Intel Core i5-13500HX (29270 avg score) and is 0.1% behind the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X (29123 avg score). The data shows the 135H is 0.5% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT (28940 avg score). These tight margins suggest that in CPU-limited scenarios, Fivem would perform nearly identically across these processors, reinforcing that the measured FPS differences in this combo are primarily GPU-driven. The processor’s 28 W TDP (thermal design power) is modest for a mobile chip, but the benchmark results demonstrate it can sustain high throughput without excessive power draw, which is relevant for laptop thermals during extended play sessions.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile is the dominant component in this pairing, featuring 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus with 432.0 GB/s bandwidth. Its Ada Lovelace architecture, built on TSMC’s 5 nm process, includes 7424 shading units, 58 RT cores, and 232 tensor cores. The GPU’s base clock of 1290 MHz and boost clock of 1665 MHz, combined with memory running at 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective), deliver substantial compute throughput: 24.72 TFLOPS FP32 and a pixel rate of 133.2 GPixel/s. The GPU’s average benchmark score of 38135 places it at the 81st percentile among all GPUs, matching the CPU’s percentile ranking.

In Fivem, the RTX 4080 Mobile’s VRAM capacity and bandwidth are critical at higher resolutions. At 3840x2160 with Medium settings, the combo achieves 69 FPS average with a minimum of 59 FPS and maximum of 79 FPS, showing that 12 GB is sufficient for 4K gameplay without exceeding memory limits. The GPU’s scaling across settings is steep: at 4K, moving from Low (87 FPS) to High (55 FPS) to Ultra (43 FPS) demonstrates a 50% performance drop from Low to Ultra. This pattern is consistent with the GPU being fully utilized, as each preset increases shading and texture demands. The 432.0 GB/s memory bandwidth helps maintain frame pacing, as evidenced by the relatively tight min/max ranges at 1440p Medium (106-143 FPS) and 1080p Medium (160-217 FPS).

Relative to its nearest rivals, the RTX 4080 Mobile is 0.4% behind the NVIDIA GeForce MX570 (38299 avg score) and 0.6% behind the RTX 5080 Mobile (38349 avg score), but it is 1.3% ahead of both the RTX 4070 (37648 avg score) and Tesla P4 (37628 avg score). These minor deltas indicate that the RTX 4080 Mobile performs near the top of its class, though not exceptionally above some competitors. In Fivem specifically, the GPU’s 12 GB VRAM is likely a differentiator at 4K Ultra, where the 43 FPS average suggests the game is pushing the memory subsystem—yet it remains playable. The GPU’s 110 W TDP and IGP slot width suggest it is designed for thin-and-light laptops, making its performance here notable given thermal constraints.

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

The measured data provides clear guidance on optimal settings for this combo, balancing frame rate and visual fidelity. At 1920x1080, the High preset delivers 151 FPS average, which is more than sufficient for smooth gameplay, while Medium offers 189 FPS and Low reaches 239 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1080p drops to 117 FPS, which is still playable but represents a 38% reduction from High. For competitive multiplayer, the Low preset’s 239 FPS maximizes responsiveness, but the High preset’s 151 FPS is the sweet spot for most users, offering a significant visual upgrade with only a 37% frame rate penalty compared to Low.

At 2560x1440, the High preset yields 99 FPS average, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. Medium provides 124 FPS, with a minimum of 106 FPS ensuring no dips below 100 FPS, making it the best choice for consistent performance on 144 Hz displays. Low at 157 FPS is excellent for esports-style play, while Ultra’s 77 FPS is acceptable for slower-paced exploration but may feel less fluid in fast action. The data suggests that Medium is the recommended preset at 1440p, as it offers a balance of visual quality and frame stability, with the min FPS of 106 staying comfortably above typical refresh thresholds.

At 3840x2160, the High preset’s 55 FPS average is borderline for smooth gameplay, and Ultra’s 43 FPS is likely too low for most players. Medium, at 69 FPS average with a min of 59 FPS, is the only 4K preset that maintains a playable frame rate without significant compromise. Low achieves 87 FPS, which is excellent for 4K but sacrifices visual fidelity. For this combo, the recommended settings are: 1080p High (151 FPS) for maximum quality without performance loss, 1440p Medium (124 FPS) for the best balance of smoothness and detail, and 4K Medium (69 FPS) if resolution matters more than ultra-quality shadows and textures. The measured data indicates that the High preset at 1080p and Medium at higher resolutions provide the best overall experience, as they avoid the steep performance cliff seen at Ultra.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The Intel Core Ultra 5 135H and RTX 4080 Mobile combination ranks 1217th out of 3707 tested combos in Fivem, placing it in the 67th percentile of all configurations. This ranking reflects a system that performs well above average, though not at the top tier. The rank is influenced by both component choices: the CPU’s 81st percentile and GPU’s 81st percentile individually suggest a balanced pairing, but the overall combo rank of 1217 indicates that many other combinations—likely with higher-end GPUs or faster CPUs—achieve better FPS in this specific game.

Breaking down the ranking, the combo’s position among 3707 total configurations means there are 2490 combos that perform worse and 1216 that perform better. The data shows that the RTX 4080 Mobile’s performance, while strong, is not exceptional in Fivem, as evidenced by its close rivalry with the RTX 4070 (1.3% ahead) and MX570 (0.4% behind). This suggests that the combo’s rank could be improved by pairing the CPU with a faster GPU, though the CPU’s 0.6% deficit to the i5-13500HX indicates it is not a weak link. The rank of 1217 implies that in Fivem, this combo is suitable for 1080p and 1440p high-refresh gameplay, but at 4K, it falls into the mid-tier of tested configurations, as only 67% of combos achieve lower frame rates.

The percentile rankings of the individual components (both 81st) do not translate directly to a top-quartile combo rank in this game, which highlights how Fivem’s multiplayer nature can be sensitive to specific CPU-GPU interactions. The measured FPS data supports this: at 4K Ultra, the 43 FPS average is below the 60 FPS threshold that many users consider essential, pushing the combo’s effective ranking down despite its strong component-level benchmarks. Overall, this combo is a solid mid-to-upper-tier choice for Fivem, excelling at 1440p and below, but it is not a top contender for 4K ultra settings.

FAQ

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

A: The measured data shows that 1920x1080 High provides 151 FPS average, which is the highest quality preset that maintains triple-digit frame rates. At 2560x1440 Medium, the combo achieves 124 FPS with a min of 106 FPS, making 1440p a viable option for high-refresh displays, while 3840x2160 is limited to Medium (69 FPS) for playable performance.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in overall benchmark scores?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 135H has an average benchmark score of 29093, which is 0.1% behind the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X (29123), 0.5% behind the Intel Xeon Phi 7210 (29245), and 0.6% behind the Intel Core i5-13500HX (29270). It is 0.5% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT (28940).

Q: Is the RTX 4080 Mobile’s 12 GB VRAM sufficient for 4K gameplay?

A: The measured FPS at 3840x2160 Medium (69 FPS average) and High (55 FPS average) indicates that 12 GB VRAM is adequate for 4K, as the game runs without memory-related stutters. The min FPS of 59 at 4K Medium confirms stable performance, though Ultra (43 FPS) suggests the GPU is compute-limited rather than VRAM-limited.

Q: What FPS can I expect at 1080p with Low settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 Low is 239, which is the highest frame rate recorded for this combo in any configuration. This is ideal for competitive play, though the High preset at 151 FPS offers a better visual experience with only a 37% performance penalty.

Q: How does this combo rank against all tested configurations in Fivem?

A: The combo ranks 1217th out of 3707 tested combos, placing it in the upper third of all systems. This rank is consistent with its component-level 81st percentile scores, but the game’s performance scaling at 4K Ultra (43 FPS) prevents it from reaching the top tier.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU in this game?

A: The data suggests no significant CPU bottleneck, as the combo achieves 239 FPS at 1080p Low, indicating the processor can feed the GPU well beyond 144 Hz. At 1440p Medium (124 FPS) and 4K Medium (69 FPS), the frame rates scale with GPU load, showing the RTX 4080 Mobile is the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

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

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of this combo’s performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers 239 FPS average on Low, 189 FPS on Medium (with a min of 160 FPS and max of 217 FPS), 151 FPS on High, and 117 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset’s min-max range of 160-217 FPS shows a 57 FPS spread, indicating some frame pacing variability, but all presets remain well above 60 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the measured averages are 157 FPS on Low, 124 FPS on Medium (min 106, max 143), 99 FPS on High, and 77 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset’s min FPS of 106 ensures that frames stay above the 100 FPS threshold for most high-refresh monitors, while the Low preset’s 157 FPS provides headroom for 165 Hz displays. The drop from High (99 FPS) to Ultra (77 FPS) is a 22% reduction, which is less severe than the 1080p drop from High to Ultra (23%), showing consistent scaling.

At 3840x2160, the combo achieves 87 FPS on Low, 69 FPS on Medium (min 59, max 79), 55 FPS on High, and 43 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset’s min-max range of 59-79 FPS indicates that while the average is playable, dips to 59 FPS may be noticeable on 60 Hz displays. The High preset’s 55 FPS is below the 60 FPS comfort threshold, and Ultra’s 43 FPS is only suitable for cinematic exploration or screenshots. Overall, the data shows that this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K reserved for Medium settings if users prioritize resolution over frame rate.