Fivem

Fivem is a multiplayer modification platform that places heavy demands on both processor and graphics card, and the measured results for the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER show a configuration that is capable of smooth gameplay at 1080p and 1440p, but struggles to maintain high refresh rates at 4K. The data indicates that the sweet spot for this combination is the Medium preset, which delivers a balanced experience across all tested resolutions, offering a substantial performance uplift over High settings while still providing a visually acceptable image quality. At 1920x1080, the Medium preset achieves an average of 138 FPS, which is a 27 FPS improvement over High settings, and at 2560x1440, it delivers 91 FPS, a solid 18 FPS gain. Even at 3840x2160, the Medium preset holds an average of 51 FPS, making it the only settings tier outside of Low that remains playable at that resolution.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides a clear hierarchy for settings optimization. For players targeting 60 FPS or higher, the Medium preset is the recommended starting point. At 1920x1080, Medium produces an average of 138 FPS, which is more than sufficient for high-refresh-rate monitors, and it maintains a minimum of 118 FPS, ensuring consistent frame pacing. The jump from Medium to High at this resolution costs 27 FPS on average, dropping to 111 FPS, which is still playable but leaves less headroom for demanding multiplayer scenarios. The Ultra preset further reduces performance to 86 FPS, a significant 52 FPS drop from Medium, making it a less desirable choice for competitive play where frame consistency is paramount.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset delivers 91 FPS, which is excellent for this resolution and keeps the experience smooth. The High preset at 73 FPS is also viable, but the 18 FPS difference makes Medium the better choice for maintaining a stable frame rate. The Ultra preset at 57 FPS falls below the 60 FPS threshold, introducing potential stutter in busy scenes. For 4K gaming, the situation is more constrained. The Low preset is the only option that breaks the 60 FPS barrier at 64 FPS, while Medium drops to 51 FPS and High falls to 40 FPS. Ultra at 31 FPS is nearly unplayable. Therefore, for 4K, users should either accept Low settings for smoothness or Medium for a balance of visual fidelity and playability.

The data also shows that the Low preset offers the highest raw performance at every resolution, with 175 FPS at 1080p, 116 FPS at 1440p, and 64 FPS at 4K. However, this comes at the cost of visual quality, which is a subjective trade-off. For the best overall experience that balances frame rate and image quality, the Medium preset is the clear winner in the measured results. It provides the highest average FPS that remains above 60 at 1080p and 1440p, and it is the highest settings tier that stays above 30 FPS at 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER ranks 1693 out of 3005 tested combos in Fivem. This places it in the lower half of all possible pairings, indicating that while it is not a top-tier configuration, it is also not among the weakest. The ranking suggests that there are many other CPU-GPU pairings that deliver higher frame rates in this game, but the performance is still adequate for mainstream gaming. The CPU itself holds the 85th percentile among all CPUs, showing that it is a strong processor, while the GPU sits at the 65th percentile among all GPUs, revealing that the graphics card is the more limiting component in this pairing.

The CPU's benchmark scores are competitive with its nearest rivals. Its average benchmark score of 36938 is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F, which scores 36945, a delta of 0%. It is also essentially tied with the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D, which is only 0.2% faster. This indicates that the Core Ultra 5 225 provides comparable processing power to these popular alternatives. The GPU, however, lags slightly behind its nearest rivals. Its average benchmark score of 20282 is 1% lower than the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M, 1.2% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, and 1.5% lower than the Intel Arc B570. This suggests that the RTX 2070 SUPER is a slightly weaker performer than some newer or mobile-class alternatives, which could explain why the overall combo rank is not higher.

Given the GPU's lower relative performance, the combo rank of 1693 is expected. The processor has ample headroom, but the graphics card becomes the bottleneck in Fivem, especially at higher resolutions and settings. This means that for users looking to improve performance, upgrading the GPU would likely yield more significant gains than upgrading the CPU. The data supports this by showing that the CPU is a top-15% performer, while the GPU is only in the top 35%, creating an imbalance that holds the combo back in the rankings.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is the primary determinant of frame rate in this pairing, particularly as resolution and settings increase. The GPU features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. This memory configuration is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming but may become a limiting factor at 4K Ultra settings, where the demand for memory capacity and bandwidth increases. The GPU's clock speeds are 1605 MHz base and 1770 MHz boost, which are modest by modern standards but still capable of delivering playable performance.

The measured FPS data shows a clear pattern of performance degradation as settings are raised. At 4K, the average FPS drops from 64 on Low to 51 on Medium, 40 on High, and 31 on Ultra. This steep decline indicates that the GPU is heavily taxed at this resolution, and the 8 GB VRAM may be insufficient for the highest quality textures and effects. The GPU's compute performance, as measured by its Passmark G3D score of 18169, is 35% lower than its nearest rival, the Intel Arc B570, which scores 20556. This performance gap is reflected in the in-game results, where the RTX 2070 SUPER cannot maintain high frame rates at 4K.

In contrast, at 1080p and 1440p, the GPU performs more admirably. At 1080p Medium, it delivers 138 FPS, and at 1440p Medium, it delivers 91 FPS, showing that it has enough power to handle these resolutions with ease. The GPU's 2560 shading units and 64 ROPs contribute to its rasterization capabilities, which are sufficient for the majority of gaming scenarios. However, the data suggests that the GPU is the bottleneck in this system, as the CPU's high percentile ranking does not translate into higher frame rates at demanding settings. For users with high-refresh-rate 1080p or 1440p monitors, the RTX 2070 SUPER will provide a satisfying experience, but for 4K, users will need to compromise on settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four settings tiers. At 1920x1080, the results show a wide range of performance. The Low preset achieves an average of 175 FPS, which is the highest recorded for this combo. The Medium preset follows at 138 FPS, with a minimum of 118 FPS and a maximum of 159 FPS. The High preset delivers 111 FPS, and the Ultra preset drops to 86 FPS. This data indicates that at 1080p, the combo is capable of high refresh rates, and even Ultra settings remain playable for most users.

At 2560x1440, the performance scales down as expected. The Low preset delivers 116 FPS, which is still excellent for 1440p. The Medium preset provides 91 FPS, with a minimum of 77 FPS and a maximum of 105 FPS, making it a solid choice for smooth gameplay. The High preset drops to 73 FPS, and the Ultra preset falls to 57 FPS, which is below the ideal 60 FPS threshold but still acceptable for less demanding players. The data shows a consistent pattern of roughly 20-25% performance loss when moving from Low to Medium, and a similar loss from Medium to High.

At 3840x2160, the performance becomes more constrained. The Low preset is the only one that exceeds 60 FPS, achieving an average of 64 FPS. The Medium preset delivers 51 FPS, with a minimum of 43 FPS and a maximum of 58 FPS, showing some frame time inconsistency. The High preset averages 40 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 31 FPS. This data suggests that 4K gaming is only viable with Low settings, and even then, the frame rate is not consistently smooth. The gap between Low and Medium at 4K is 13 FPS, which is significant, indicating that the GPU is struggling to handle the increased workload.

The data also reveals that the minimum FPS values are only recorded for the Medium preset across all resolutions. At 1080p Medium, the minimum is 118 FPS, at 1440p Medium, it is 77 FPS, and at 4K Medium, it is 43 FPS. These minimums provide insight into the frame consistency of the combo, showing that even at the same settings tier, the lower resolutions maintain more stable performance. Overall, the measured FPS breakdown shows that this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K being an option only at the lowest settings.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 is the best resolution for this combo, as it delivers the highest average frame rates across all settings. At Medium settings, it achieves 138 FPS, and even at Ultra, it maintains 86 FPS, making it fully playable for any user.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Fivem?

A: At 3840x2160, the combo can only achieve playable frame rates on the Low preset, with an average of 64 FPS. The Medium preset drops to 51 FPS, and Ultra falls to 31 FPS, making 4K gaming possible but not recommended for a smooth experience.

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

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 has an average benchmark score of 36938, which is essentially tied with the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F at 36945. It is also only 0.2% slower than the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D, showing that it is a competitive processor in its class.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU the limiting factor in this pairing?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor. The CPU ranks in the 85th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU ranks in the 65th percentile. The GPU also scores 1.5% lower than the Intel Arc B570, its nearest rival, indicating that it holds back the combo's overall performance.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Medium settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset delivers an average of 116 FPS, while the Medium preset delivers 91 FPS. This is a 25 FPS difference, showing that Medium offers a significant visual upgrade for a moderate performance cost.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested configurations?

A: This combination of the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER ranks 1693 out of 3005 tested combos in Fivem, placing it in the lower half of all possible pairings.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 plays a supporting role in this configuration, providing a strong foundation for the GPU. It features 10 cores and 10 threads, with a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. This processing power is reflected in its benchmark scores, such as a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 25891 and a single-core score of 3655. The CPU's high single-core performance is crucial for Fivem, as the game is known to be sensitive to per-core performance, especially in multiplayer scenarios where many scripts and entities are active.

The CPU's Passmark multi-thread score of 30459 and single-thread score of 4412 further demonstrate its capability. The data shows that the CPU holds the 85th percentile among all CPUs, indicating that it is a powerful processor that should not bottleneck the GPU in most gaming situations. However, the measured FPS data shows that the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions and settings. For example, at 4K Ultra, the combo averages 31 FPS, which is far below what the CPU is capable of supporting, confirming that the GPU is the primary constraint.

The CPU's 20 MB of shared L3 cache and support for DDR5 memory with a bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s provide ample data throughput for the GPU to access. In terms of its nearest rivals, the CPU is virtually identical in performance to the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F, with a delta of 0%, and only 0.5% slower than the Intel Core i9-12900T. This means that in a different pairing with a more powerful GPU, the Core Ultra 5 225 would likely deliver higher frame rates than what is seen here. The CPU's role is to provide stable frame pacing and avoid bottlenecks, and the data indicates that it performs this role effectively, leaving the GPU as the component that determines the overall gaming experience in Fivem.