Fivem

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 combination delivers a high-refresh-rate experience in Fivem, with performance scaling predictably across resolutions and settings. The data shows a system that is overwhelmingly GPU-bound at 4K, transitioning to a more balanced profile at 1440p, and becoming increasingly CPU-sensitive at 1080p. This analysis breaks down the measured results, contextualizes them against the hardware's synthetic benchmarks, and provides actionable settings guidance based on the recorded frame times.

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

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 is a 10-core, 10-thread processor based on the Arrow Lake architecture, built on a 3 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz, with a 20 MB shared L3 cache. In synthetic testing, the chip scores 25,891 points in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 3,655 points in single-core, placing it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs. Its average benchmark score of 36,938 is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F, which scores 36,945 (a 0% delta), and it sits slightly ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D, which trails by 0.2%.

For a game like Fivem, which is a multiplayer modification framework built on Grand Theft Auto V's engine, the CPU's single-thread performance is often a critical factor. The measured FPS at 1080p with Low settings reaches 333 FPS, indicating that the processor's 4.90 GHz boost clock and strong single-core score are sufficient to feed the RTX 4080 at lower graphical loads. However, the data also reveals a ceiling: at 1080p Ultra, the average FPS drops to 163, which is a 51% reduction from the Low preset. This drop is substantial and suggests that while the CPU is capable of high frame rates, the game's engine and the increased draw calls at higher settings start to impose a significant load that limits the GPU from reaching its full potential. The processor's TDP of 65 W and lack of an unlocked multiplier indicate it is designed for efficient, sustained operation rather than extreme overclocking, which aligns with its role as a stable foundation for this high-end GPU.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture and features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 716.8 GB/s. Its boost clock is rated at 2505 MHz, and it contains 9,728 shading units. In synthetic benchmarks, it achieves a Passmark G3D score of 34,457 and a Geekbench Vulkan score of 263,779, placing it in the 86th percentile of all GPUs. Its average benchmark score of 54,247 is essentially on par with the RTX 4080 SUPER, which scores 54,209 (a 0.1% delta), and it outperforms the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB by 2.6%.

In Fivem, the GPU's role becomes dominant at higher resolutions and settings. The 16 GB VRAM capacity is more than sufficient for the game's textures, and the high memory bandwidth ensures smooth data throughput. The measured results show the GPU's strength: at 1080p Low, the RTX 4080 produces 333 FPS, and at 1440p Low, it still manages 219 FPS. The transition to 4K is where the GPU's architecture is fully stressed. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS falls to 60, indicating a hard limit on the graphics card's raw compute power when handling the game's most demanding visual configurations. The GPU's 48.74 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 761.5 GTexel/s texture rate are the key specifications driving these numbers, and the data suggests that the RTX 4080 is the primary bottleneck in this system at 4K, as the CPU has already demonstrated its capability to push much higher frame rates at lower resolutions.

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

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of how the system scales across resolutions. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 210 at 1080p to 138 at 1440p, a 34% reduction, and then further to 77 at 4K, a 44% reduction from the 1440p figure. This pattern intensifies with higher graphical presets. At Ultra settings, the system delivers 163 FPS at 1080p, 107 FPS at 1440p, and 60 FPS at 4K. The scaling from 1440p to 4K at Ultra represents a 44% performance loss, which is a significant drop.

This scaling behavior indicates a shift in the bottleneck. At 1080p, the frame rates are exceptionally high (over 300 FPS on Low), which points to the CPU handling the game logic and draw calls efficiently, but the GPU is not being fully utilized as the resolution is relatively low. As the resolution increases to 1440p and 4K, the pixel count and shading load grow, and the RTX 4080's compute resources become the limiting factor. The 44% drop from 1440p to 4K at Ultra settings is a classic sign of GPU-bound performance, where the graphics card's fill rate and shader throughput cannot keep pace with the increased pixel output. Conversely, the smaller relative drop from 1080p to 1440p (34% at High) suggests that the CPU is still contributing to the overall frame time, but its influence wanes as the GPU load increases. The data strongly suggests that users targeting 4K will be limited by the RTX 4080, while those at 1080p are more likely to see the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 as a potential constraint at the very highest settings.

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

Based on the measured FPS, the optimal settings preset depends heavily on the target resolution and desired refresh rate. For 1080p, all presets achieve playable frame rates, but the High preset at 210 FPS offers an excellent balance between visual fidelity and performance, comfortably exceeding the 144 Hz refresh rate common on modern monitors. The Ultra preset at 163 FPS is also highly playable and provides the best visual quality, but the 47 FPS difference compared to High may not justify the additional graphical load if smoothness is the priority. The Medium preset at 263 FPS is ideal for competitive play where maximum frame rates are desired, though it sacrifices some visual detail.

At 1440p, the High preset at 138 FPS is the strongest recommendation, as it provides a smooth experience for high-refresh-rate displays while maintaining good graphical quality. The Medium preset at 173 FPS is also viable for competitive scenarios, but the step up to High yields a more visually pleasing image with only a 20% performance cost. The Ultra preset at 107 FPS is still above the 60 FPS threshold but may feel less fluid on a 144 Hz monitor. For 4K, the data shows that only the Low preset at 122 FPS and Medium preset at 96 FPS provide a consistently smooth experience. The High preset at 77 FPS is playable but may exhibit occasional dips, while the Ultra preset at 60 FPS is at the bare minimum for acceptable performance and is not recommended for fast-paced multiplayer scenarios. The Medium preset at 4K, with its 96 FPS average and 82 FPS minimum, represents the best compromise between visual quality and playability for this resolution.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

In the database of tested hardware combinations for Fivem, this pairing of the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 holds a specific position. The combo is ranked 220 out of 3,707 total tested combinations, placing it in the top 6% of all systems. This ranking is a relative measure of overall performance across the various resolution and settings tests, and it reflects the system's ability to maintain high frame rates, particularly at 1440p and 1080p.

The high rank is likely driven by the GPU's strong showing in the synthetic benchmarks, where it sits at the 86th percentile, and the CPU's solid mid-range performance at the 85th percentile. While the CPU is not at the absolute top tier, its scores are competitive with the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and Ryzen 5 5500X3D, indicating that it does not significantly drag down the combination's overall standing. The rank of 220 suggests that this system outperforms the vast majority of tested configurations, but there are still 219 combinations that achieve higher overall scores, likely featuring more powerful CPUs or GPUs. The data indicates that this is a high-end pairing, but not the absolute fastest available, with the RTX 4080's end-of-life status and the CPU's mid-range positioning contributing to its placement.

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

The following is the complete measured FPS data for this combination, broken down by resolution and settings preset.

At 1920x1080, the system achieves its highest frame rates. With Low settings, the average FPS is 333. The Medium preset delivers an average of 263 FPS, with a minimum of 223 FPS and a maximum of 302 FPS. High settings produce an average of 210 FPS, and Ultra settings yield an average of 163 FPS.

At 2560x1440, performance scales down as expected. The Low preset provides an average of 219 FPS. Medium settings average 173 FPS, with a minimum of 147 FPS and a maximum of 199 FPS. High settings average 138 FPS, and Ultra settings average 107 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is heavily stressed. Low settings deliver an average of 122 FPS. Medium settings average 96 FPS, with a minimum of 82 FPS and a maximum of 110 FPS. High settings average 77 FPS, and Ultra settings average 60 FPS.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to maintain a 144 FPS average?

A: The data shows that at 2560x1440 with Low settings, the average FPS is 219, and with Medium settings it is 173. At 1920x1080, the High preset achieves 210 FPS. To consistently hit 144 FPS, 1440p Medium or High settings are viable options, while 4K only reaches that threshold on Low settings with 122 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU's synthetic score relate to its in-game performance at 1080p?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225's Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3,655 and multi-core score of 25,891 align with its ability to produce 333 FPS at 1080p Low. The high single-core performance is crucial for the game's engine, and the data indicates it does not bottleneck the GPU at this resolution until Ultra settings, where the average drops to 163 FPS.

Q: Is the RTX 4080 a bottleneck at 4K Ultra?

A: Yes, the measured data indicates a clear GPU bottleneck at 4K Ultra. The average FPS of 60 is exactly half of the 120 FPS achieved at 4K Low, and the 44% drop from 1440p Ultra (107 FPS) to 4K Ultra (60 FPS) shows the graphics card's compute limits are being reached.

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

A: At 2560x1440, the Medium preset averages 173 FPS with a minimum of 147 FPS, while the High preset averages 138 FPS. This represents a 35 FPS difference, or about a 20% performance decrease for the higher visual quality.

Q: How does this combo rank against all other tested systems?

A: This combination of Intel Core Ultra 5 225 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is ranked 220 out of 3,707 tested combos in Fivem, placing it in the top 6% of all configurations.

Q: Is the 4K High preset playable?

A: The 4K High preset averages 77 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS minimum for playability. However, it is not as smooth as the 4K Medium preset, which averages 96 FPS with a minimum of 82 FPS, and may not be ideal for fast-paced multiplayer action.