Fivem

Fivem’s performance with the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 combination presents a study in contrasts: a mobile-focused CPU paired with an enthusiast desktop GPU. The measured results show a pairing that can deliver high frame rates, but the data also reveals where the CPU, rather than the GPU, becomes the decisive factor. This analysis breaks down the benchmark numbers to explain how this specific combo behaves in Fivem across resolutions and settings.

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

The Intel Core Ultra 5 135H is a mobile processor built on the Meteor Lake architecture, featuring 14 cores and 18 threads. Its base clock runs at 3.60 GHz, with a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, and it carries 18 MB of shared L3 cache. This CPU is designed for laptops, with a 28 W TDP, yet it’s paired here with an RTX 4090, which is a desktop-class GPU. In Fivem, a multiplayer modification for a game that leans heavily on single-thread performance, the CPU’s clock speed and cache are critical.

The benchmark data shows that this CPU’s single-core performance is its strong suit. In Cinebench R23, it scores 1700 points in single-core, which is a respectable figure for a mobile chip. Multi-core performance is also solid, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 11875.5. However, Fivem’s engine is known for being sensitive to single-threaded tasks, especially in busy multiplayer servers where many player entities and scripts are active. The data suggests that the Ultra 5 135H’s boost clock of 4.60 GHz is sufficient to keep up with the RTX 4090 at lower resolutions, but it may become a bottleneck when the GPU is not fully utilized.

Looking at the CPU’s nearest rivals, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X has an average benchmark score of 29123, which is just 0.1% higher than the Ultra 5 135H’s 29093. This indicates that despite being a mobile chip, the Core Ultra 5 135H offers performance parity with a well-known desktop CPU from a previous generation. Similarly, the Intel Core i5-13500HX scores 29270, only 0.6% higher. This close competition suggests that the Ultra 5 135H is not a weak link in the chain, but its mobile pedigree means it may not sustain high clocks under sustained loads as well as a desktop part would.

In Fivem, the CPU’s role is to manage game logic, physics, and the networking layer. The measured FPS at 1080p with Low settings reaches 262 FPS, which is a high number that indicates the CPU can feed the GPU with enough frames. However, the jump from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a drop from 262 FPS to 128 FPS, which is more about GPU load and settings than CPU capability. The data implies that the Ultra 5 135H provides enough headroom for the RTX 4090 to stretch its legs at lower resolutions, but the lack of a min FPS reading for most settings leaves some uncertainty about frame pacing.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 ranks 625th out of 3005 tested combos in Fivem. This places it in the top 21% of all combinations, which is a strong showing given that the CPU is a mobile part. The rank reflects the overall measured performance across all tested resolutions and settings, and it indicates that this pairing delivers above-average results for the game.

To put this rank in context, the RTX 4090 is a dominant GPU, sitting in the 88th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 60347. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Arc Pro A60, which scores 60326 (a 0% difference), and the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M, which scores 61896 and is 2.5% higher. This tells us that the RTX 4090 is at the top of the GPU hierarchy, but its performance in Fivem is not solely determined by raw GPU power. The CPU’s percentile rank is 81, which is also high, but the combination rank of 625 suggests that the pairing is efficient, not just powerful.

The rank of 625 out of 3005 means there are 624 combinations that perform better in Fivem, which likely include setups with desktop CPUs that have higher single-thread performance or more cache. However, the Ultra 5 135H’s performance is close to the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X, which is a desktop CPU that many would consider suitable for gaming. This suggests that the rank is not heavily penalized by the CPU choice, and the RTX 4090’s enormous compute power helps to compensate for any CPU limitations.

In practice, this rank means that a user with this combo will experience smooth gameplay in most Fivem scenarios, but those seeking the absolute highest frame rates at 1080p might find that a desktop CPU like the Ryzen 7 5800X could perform slightly better, based on the 0.1% delta in average scores. The data shows that the combo is well-balanced, but it is not the top-tier performer that a desktop CPU and RTX 4090 pairing might achieve.

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

The measured FPS across resolutions reveals a clear pattern of scaling that points to the GPU as the primary limiter at higher resolutions. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 262 FPS. At 1440p Low, it drops to 172 FPS, and at 4K Low, it falls to 96 FPS. This is a reduction of 34.4% from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 44.2% from 1440p to 4K. This steep decline is typical of a GPU-bound scenario, where the RTX 4090’s rendering workload increases with pixel count.

Looking at High settings, the pattern is similar but with lower absolute numbers. At 1080p High, the combo hits 165 FPS; at 1440p High, it drops to 109 FPS; and at 4K High, it reaches 60 FPS. The drop from 165 to 109 is a 33.9% reduction, and from 109 to 60 is a 44.9% reduction. These percentages are remarkably consistent with the Low settings scaling, which strongly indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor across all settings. The CPU is not holding back the GPU at higher resolutions because the workload shifts to the graphics card.

However, the data also shows that at 1080p, the CPU is more relevant. At 1080p Ultra, the FPS is 128, which is only 22.4% lower than the 4K High score of 60, but the absolute difference is large. The fact that 1080p Ultra (128 FPS) is lower than 1440p High (109 FPS) but higher than 4K High (60 FPS) suggests that the settings have a more significant impact than resolution alone. This is where the CPU’s role becomes apparent: at 1080p with Ultra settings, the CPU must handle more draw calls and physics, but the RTX 4090 is still powerful enough to render the frames quickly. The measured data does not include min FPS for most settings, so it is difficult to assess frame time consistency, but the average FPS trends are clear.

The limiting component at 1080p is likely the CPU, as the FPS does not scale linearly with resolution. For instance, the difference between 1080p Low (262 FPS) and 1440p Low (172 FPS) is 90 FPS, which is a significant drop that suggests the GPU is being pushed harder. But the difference between 1080p Ultra (128 FPS) and 1440p Ultra (84 FPS) is only 44 FPS, which is a smaller relative drop. This could indicate that at Ultra settings, the CPU is starting to become a co-limiter, as the higher settings increase the per-frame CPU work.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to maintain 60 FPS in Fivem?

A: At 4K with High settings, the combo achieves an average of 60 FPS, which is the minimum target for smooth gameplay. For higher frame rates, 1440p High delivers 109 FPS, and 1080p High reaches 165 FPS.

Q: Does the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H bottleneck the RTX 4090 in Fivem?

A: At 1080p with Low settings, the combo reaches 262 FPS, which indicates that the CPU can feed the GPU adequately. However, the 0.1% performance delta with the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X suggests that a desktop CPU might offer slightly better single-thread performance, but the data does not show a severe bottleneck.

Q: How does this combo’s rank of 625 out of 3005 translate to performance?

A: The rank places this pairing in the top 21% of all tested combos, indicating that it performs above average. This is a strong result given that the CPU is a mobile part, and it reflects the RTX 4090’s high GPU percentile rank of 88.

Q: What is the difference in FPS between Medium and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 1440p Medium, the combo averages 136 FPS, while at 1440p Ultra, it averages 84 FPS. This is a 52 FPS difference, showing that Ultra settings impose a significant load on the GPU.

Q: Is the RTX 4090’s 24 GB of VRAM a factor in Fivem?

A: Fivem’s measured results do not indicate VRAM limitations, as the game is not graphically demanding. The RTX 4090 has 24 GB of GDDR6X memory with a 1.01 TB/s bandwidth, which is far more than needed for this game, so VRAM is not a limiting factor.

Q: Can this combo achieve 200 FPS in Fivem?

A: Yes, at 1080p Medium, the combo averages 207 FPS, and at 1080p Low, it reaches 262 FPS. However, at 1440p, the maximum average is 172 FPS on Low, so 200 FPS is only achievable at 1080p.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is a powerhouse GPU with 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 1.01 TB/s. Its base clock is 2235 MHz, with a boost clock of 2520 MHz, and it features 16384 shading units. In Fivem, this GPU is overkill for most scenarios, as the game is not graphically intense, but the measured data shows that higher settings still tax the GPU.

The GPU’s role in this combo is to render frames at high resolutions and settings. At 4K Ultra, the combo averages 47 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target, indicating that even the RTX 4090 struggles with the highest settings at 4K. This is surprising given the GPU’s raw power, but Fivem’s engine may have inefficiencies that limit performance. At 4K Medium, the average is 75 FPS, which is playable, and at 4K Low, it reaches 96 FPS.

The RTX 4090’s nearest rival, the Intel Arc Pro A60, has an average score of 60326, which is a 0% delta, meaning they are statistically identical in general benchmarks. However, in Fivem, the RTX 4090’s performance is more about driver optimization and engine compatibility than raw compute. The GPU’s 82.58 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is immense, but Fivem may not utilize it fully, as evidenced by the 47 FPS at 4K Ultra.

The GPU’s memory bandwidth of 1.01 TB/s is more than sufficient for Fivem, which does not require high texture data. The 24 GB VRAM is also not a factor, as the game’s assets are not large. The data suggests that the GPU’s role is to provide headroom for high refresh rate gaming at 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K, the performance is capped by the game’s engine rather than the GPU’s capabilities.

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

Based on the measured FPS data, the best experience depends on the user’s resolution and frame rate priorities. At 1080p, the Medium preset offers a strong balance, with an average of 207 FPS and a min FPS of 176, ensuring smooth gameplay even in busy scenes. The High preset at 1080p averages 165 FPS, which is also excellent, but Medium provides a higher margin for frame drops without a significant visual penalty in Fivem.

At 1440p, the Medium preset is again the recommended choice, with an average of 136 FPS and a min FPS of 116. This is a playable frame rate that maintains fluidity, and the drop to High (109 FPS average) is noticeable but still acceptable. Ultra at 1440p averages 84 FPS, which is lower but still above 60 FPS, making it viable for users who prioritize visual fidelity over raw speed.

At 4K, the data shows that Medium is the highest playable preset, with an average of 75 FPS and a min FPS of 64. High at 4K averages exactly 60 FPS, which is the bare minimum for smooth gameplay, but the min FPS is not measured, so there is a risk of drops. Ultra at 4K averages 47 FPS, which is not recommended due to the risk of stuttering. Low at 4K averages 96 FPS, but the visual quality is significantly reduced.

For the best overall experience, the Medium preset is the sweet spot across all resolutions. It provides the highest average FPS with a measurable min FPS that indicates consistency. At 1080p and 1440p, the Medium preset offers a significant performance buffer over High and Ultra, while at 4K, it is the only preset that consistently exceeds 60 FPS. Users with high refresh rate monitors should stick to 1080p Medium or Low to maximize frame rates, while those with 4K displays should accept Medium settings for a stable 75 FPS average.