Fivem

Fivem, a multiplayer modification platform built on Grand Theft Auto V, presents a unique performance profile where CPU and GPU demands scale heavily with server populations and custom content. The benchmark data for the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile shows a system that is decisively GPU-limited at higher resolutions, yet reveals significant CPU headroom at 1080p. The measured frame rates indicate that this combination ranks 799th out of 3707 tested combos, placing it in the top 22% of all systems in the database, a strong result that underscores its capability for high-refresh-rate multiplayer gaming, provided settings are tuned appropriately for the target resolution.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to play Fivem with this hardware for the highest frame rates?

A: The data shows that at 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 274 FPS. This is significantly higher than the 100 FPS average at 3840x2160 with Low settings, indicating that 1080p is the resolution for maximizing frame rates.

Q: How does the RTX 5090 Mobile's performance compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score is 45152. Its closest rival, the AMD Radeon Pro 5500 XT, scores 45384, which is 0.5% higher. Conversely, it is 0.8% faster than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti, which scores 44795.

Q: Is the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H a competitive processor compared to desktop alternatives?

A: The CPU has an average benchmark score of 29093, which places it on par with the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X, which scores 29123, a negligible 0.1% difference. It also outperforms the AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT, which scores 28940, by 0.5%.

Q: What kind of frame pacing can be expected at 2560x1440 with Medium settings?

A: The measured data shows an average of 142 FPS, with minimum and maximum frame rates of 121 and 163 FPS respectively. This suggests a fluid experience with a 42 FPS variance between the lowest and highest frames.

Q: Does the Ultra preset provide a playable experience at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average frame rate drops to 49 FPS. While this is playable for some, it is below the 60 FPS threshold that many players target for a smoother experience.

Q: How much faster is the system at 1080p compared to 4K on the High preset?

A: At 1920x1080 with High settings, the average frame rate is 173 FPS. This is 110 FPS higher than the 63 FPS average seen at 3840x2160 with the same High preset, representing a substantial performance uplift.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile is the dominant component in this configuration, especially as resolution increases. The data shows a clear scaling pattern: at 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system produces an average of 274 FPS, but this drops to 100 FPS at 3840x2160 with the same Low preset. This indicates that the GPU's rendering workload is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. The card's 24 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus provides a bandwidth of 896.0 GB/s, which is more than sufficient for the asset streaming demands of Fivem's large, custom worlds. The GPU's boost clock is rated at 1515 MHz, and its 10496 shading units deliver a FP32 performance of 31.80 TFLOPS, enabling the high frame rates observed in the 1080p and 1440p measurements. In synthetic tests, the GPU's Passmark G3D score of 30034 and its 84th percentile ranking versus all GPUs confirm its high-end positioning, though its nearest rival, the RTX 4070 Ti, is only 0.8% behind in average score, suggesting the performance gap to the previous generation is not massive in raw compute terms.

The GPU's influence is most pronounced when moving from Medium to Ultra settings. At 2560x1440, the average frame rate drops from 142 FPS on Medium to 88 FPS on Ultra, a reduction of 54 FPS. This 38% performance hit for the highest visual fidelity shows that while the RTX 5090 Mobile is powerful, Fivem's Ultra preset can still present a significant challenge. The GPU's 82 RT cores and support for DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2) ensure compatibility with advanced rendering features, but the benchmark results suggest that the game's heavy draw calls and entity rendering are more sensitive to raw shader throughput than ray tracing. The data reinforces that for a consistently high-refresh-rate experience, especially at 4K, the GPU requires the assistance of lower graphics presets to maintain frame rates above 60 FPS.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides a clear hierarchy for optimizing the experience. For players prioritizing maximum fluidity at 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an exceptional 274 FPS average, which is ideal for competitive play on high-refresh-rate monitors. However, the Medium preset still offers a very high 216 FPS average, making it a strong recommendation for users who want a balance between visual quality and speed, as it provides a 58% improvement in frame rate over High settings (173 FPS) without a substantial visual downgrade. At 2560x1440, the Medium preset is the sweet spot, with an average of 142 FPS and a minimum of 121 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay even in busy scenes. This represents a 24.6% performance increase over the High preset's 114 FPS, making it the recommended choice for 1440p gaming to avoid potential dips below 120 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes. The High preset yields an average of 63 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS target but leaves little headroom. The Medium preset, with an average of 79 FPS and a minimum of 67 FPS, is the recommended setting for 4K, as it provides a more comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold and a 25.4% performance gain over High. The Ultra preset at 49 FPS is not recommended for 4K, as the sub-60 FPS average will likely result in noticeable stuttering. The data suggests that the best overall experience for this combo is to prioritize the Medium preset across all resolutions, as it consistently provides the best balance of frame rate and visual fidelity, with the Low preset reserved for esports-level frame rates at 1080p.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark data provides a complete matrix of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets, all measured as average FPS unless otherwise noted.

At 1920x1080, the system shows its peak performance. The Low preset achieves an average of 274 FPS. The Medium preset delivers an average of 216 FPS, with a minimum of 184 FPS and a maximum of 248 FPS. The High preset reaches an average of 173 FPS. The Ultra preset, while the most demanding, still produces a very playable average of 134 FPS. This resolution demonstrates that the combo has significant headroom, with even the Ultra preset providing frame rates well above 100 FPS.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong but scales down as expected. The Low preset yields an average of 180 FPS. The Medium preset is the standout, with an average of 142 FPS, a minimum of 121 FPS, and a maximum of 163 FPS. The High preset averages 114 FPS, which is still excellent for 1440p. The Ultra preset drops to an average of 88 FPS, which is still a good experience but shows the increasing load on the GPU.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the limiting factor. The Low preset produces an average of 100 FPS. The Medium preset, with an average of 79 FPS, a minimum of 67 FPS, and a maximum of 91 FPS, is the only preset that maintains a minimum above 60 FPS. The High preset averages 63 FPS, which is borderline. The Ultra preset falls to an average of 49 FPS, which is below the threshold for smooth gameplay. The data shows a consistent pattern: for every resolution, the Medium preset offers a substantial improvement over High, while the jump from Low to Medium is smaller, indicating diminishing returns at the lower end of the settings spectrum.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core Ultra 5 135H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile combination holds a rank of 799 out of 3707 tested combos in Fivem. This places it in the 78th percentile of all systems tested, a strong showing that puts it ahead of the majority of hardware configurations. This ranking is particularly notable given that Fivem is a multiplayer platform that can be highly sensitive to single-thread performance and network latency, yet the sheer power of the RTX 5090 Mobile ensures high overall frame rates. The CPU's average benchmark score of 29093 is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X, which scores 29123, a difference of only 0.1%. This indicates that the processor is not a weak link in the chain, providing adequate compute power to feed the GPU.

The GPU's ranking is also impressive, with a percentile of 84 versus all GPUs and an average benchmark score of 45152. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon Pro 5500 XT, scores 45384, which is 0.5% higher, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti scores 44795, 0.8% lower. This suggests that the RTX 5090 Mobile sits in a performance class comparable to a high-end desktop card from the previous generation. When combined with the CPU's 81st percentile ranking, the system's overall position in the 799th spot is a logical outcome, reflecting a balanced and powerful pairing. The data confirms that this is not a configuration where one component severely bottlenecks the other, allowing the system to perform admirably in Fivem's demanding multiplayer environments.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 135H plays a crucial supporting role in this configuration, ensuring the GPU is fed with enough data to maintain high frame rates. With 14 cores and 18 threads, the processor offers substantial multi-threading capabilities, which is beneficial for Fivem's background tasks and server communication. Its boost clock of 4.60 GHz, up from a base clock of 3.60 GHz, provides the single-thread speed necessary for the game's primary simulation thread. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 11875.5 and single-core score of 1700 demonstrate a balanced performance profile. The Passmark single-thread score of 3521 further confirms its capability, and its average benchmark score of 29093 places it on par with the desktop Ryzen 7 5800X, which scores 29123, a mere 0.1% difference.

The CPU's role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system achieves 274 FPS, a figure that is likely influenced by the CPU's ability to process game logic quickly. However, the data shows that the CPU is not the primary bottleneck, as the frame rate scales significantly with resolution, indicating a GPU limitation. The processor's 18 MB of shared L3 cache and support for DDR5 memory with a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s help to reduce latency and ensure smooth data flow. In the context of Fivem, which often involves many connected players and custom scripts, the CPU's 18 threads provide ample capacity to handle these additional workloads without causing frame rate drops. The benchmark results suggest that this CPU is well-matched to the RTX 5090 Mobile, providing enough performance to avoid holding back the GPU in most scenarios.