Fivem

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Fivem with the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 shows a clear and steep decline as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At Low settings, the average frame rate drops from 189 FPS at 1080p to 124 FPS at 1440p, and then further to 69 FPS at 4K. This represents a 34% reduction from 1080p to 1440p, and a 44% reduction from 1440p to 4K. The pattern is consistent across all settings presets, indicating that the GPU becomes the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions.

The scaling behavior at High settings is particularly telling. The average FPS at 1080p High is 119, dropping to 78 at 1440p (a 34% decline) and then to 44 at 4K (a 44% decline from 1440p). This steepening curve at 4K suggests that the RTX 4060's 8 GB GDDR6 memory and 128-bit bus width are being saturated, as the pixel count quadruples from 1080p to 4K but the frame rate does not scale proportionally. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect the FPS drop to flatten out at higher resolutions, but the opposite occurs.

The Medium preset shows the most complete data, with min and max FPS recorded at each resolution. At 1080p Medium, the average is 149 FPS with a range of 127 to 171. At 1440p, the average falls to 98 FPS (range 83 to 113), and at 4K, it drops to 54 FPS (range 46 to 63). The gap between min and max FPS narrows as resolution increases — from 44 FPS at 1080p to 30 FPS at 1440p to 17 FPS at 4K. This compression of the frame time variance at higher resolutions reinforces the conclusion that the GPU is pushing against its limits, reducing the headroom for frame spikes.

Ultra settings produce the lowest frame rates across the board, with a 1080p average of 92 FPS, 1440p at 61 FPS, and 4K at 34 FPS. The 4K Ultra result of 34 FPS is barely playable by most standards, and the scaling from 1440p to 4K here is a 44% drop, identical to the Low preset's relative decline. This consistency in percentage drops across presets suggests that the resolution scaling penalty is largely independent of the graphics settings, pointing to a hardware ceiling rather than a software configuration issue.

GPU Role

The RTX 4060's specifications directly explain the observed resolution scaling behavior. The card features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 272.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The base clock is 1830 MHz with a boost clock of 2460 MHz, and the memory runs at 2125 MHz (17 Gbps effective). These figures place the RTX 4060 in the 61st percentile of all GPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 17639. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon HD 7790, scores 17666 (0.2% higher), while the AMD Radeon 780M scores 17588 (0.3% lower).

The 4K results at Medium settings (54 FPS average) and High settings (44 FPS average) suggest that the memory bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s is the critical constraint. At 1080p, the GPU has ample bandwidth headroom, allowing the 14-core Intel Core Ultra 5 235 to feed frames efficiently — the CPU's 102.4 GB/s memory bandwidth and dual-channel DDR5 support are more than sufficient at lower resolutions. However, as resolution increases, the demand on the GPU's memory subsystem grows quadratically, and the 128-bit bus becomes a bottleneck.

The RTX 4060's 3072 shading units, 96 texture mapping units, and 48 ROPs operate at a 15.11 TFLOPS FP32 rate. These compute resources are adequate for 1080p and even 1440p gaming, as evidenced by the 124 FPS average at 1440p Low and 98 FPS at 1440p Medium. But the 4K results — 69 FPS Low, 54 FPS Medium, 44 FPS High, 34 FPS Ultra — indicate that the card is not designed for 4K gaming in this title. The RTX 4060's 24 RT cores and 96 tensor cores are present but do not appear to provide meaningful assistance in Fivem, which is primarily a CPU-bound multiplayer game at lower resolutions.

The GPU's 115 W TDP and dual-slot design are modest, and the card's end-of-life production status suggests it is a mid-range part that has been superseded. For this game, the data shows that the RTX 4060 delivers playable frame rates at 1080p and 1440p across all settings, but 4K gaming requires dropping to Low settings to stay above 60 FPS. The measured FPS figures align with the GPU's 61st percentile ranking — capable but not exceptional, with the AMD Radeon 780M integrated graphics trailing by only 0.3% in average benchmark score, which puts the RTX 4060's performance in perspective relative to modern iGPUs.

FAQ

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

A: Based on the measured FPS data, 1920x1080 is the strongest resolution, with all settings presets delivering average frame rates above 90 FPS. At 1440p, only Low and Medium settings stay above 60 FPS, while 4K requires Low settings to reach 69 FPS average.

Q: Does the RTX 4060's 8 GB VRAM cause issues at 4K in Fivem?

A: The data strongly suggests yes. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS falls to 34, and even at 4K Medium it drops to 54. The 8 GB GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus with 272.0 GB/s bandwidth appears insufficient for 4K rendering in this game, as evidenced by the steep scaling penalties.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested combinations in Fivem?

A: The combination of Intel Core Ultra 5 235 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 ranks 1579 out of 3005 tested combos in Fivem, placing it in the 52nd percentile of all measured configurations.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck at 1080p in this game?

A: At 1080p, the frame rates are high across all presets (92-189 FPS), which suggests the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU adequately. The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 has 14 cores and 14 threads with a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, and its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 14769 places it in the 89th percentile of all CPUs.

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

A: At 1440p, Low settings produce an average of 124 FPS, while Ultra produces 61 FPS — a 51% reduction. Medium (98 FPS) and High (78 FPS) sit between these extremes, showing that the RTX 4060 has substantial headroom at this resolution for settings tuning.

Q: How consistent are frame times at different resolutions?

A: The Medium preset data shows min and max FPS at each resolution. At 1080p, the range is 127-171 FPS (44 FPS spread); at 1440p, it is 83-113 FPS (30 FPS spread); at 4K, it is 46-63 FPS (17 FPS spread). The narrowing range at higher resolutions indicates the GPU is working closer to its maximum capacity, reducing frame time variability.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance for optimal settings at each resolution. At 1920x1080, all four presets deliver playable frame rates, but the Ultra preset at 92 FPS average offers the best balance of visual quality and performance. High settings at 119 FPS are also excellent, and the difference between High and Ultra is only 27 FPS — the smallest gap between consecutive presets at this resolution. For players with high-refresh-rate monitors, Low settings at 189 FPS or Medium at 149 FPS provide the headroom needed to fully utilize displays above 144 Hz.

At 2560x1440, the recommendation shifts to Medium settings, which deliver 98 FPS average with a range of 83 to 113 FPS. This is the sweet spot for 1440p gaming, as High settings drop to 78 FPS and Ultra falls to 61 FPS. Low settings at 124 FPS are viable for competitive play, but the visual compromise is significant. The data indicates that Medium at 1440p provides the best combination of smoothness and visual fidelity, with the min FPS of 83 staying comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 3840x2160, the situation is more constrained. Only Low settings achieve an average above 60 FPS (69 FPS), while Medium (54 FPS) and High (44 FPS) fall below this threshold, and Ultra (34 FPS) is borderline unplayable. For 4K gaming, Low settings are the only option that maintains consistent performance, though players with adaptive sync displays may tolerate Medium settings at 54 FPS. The 4K results clearly show that this combo is not suited for high-fidelity 4K gaming in Fivem, and users should either accept Low settings at 4K or drop to 1440p for a better experience.

Across all resolutions, the Medium preset offers the most balanced performance profile, with the only complete min/max data available. The frame time consistency at Medium settings — with the spread narrowing from 44 FPS at 1080p to 17 FPS at 4K — suggests that this preset provides the most stable experience relative to its average FPS. For the best overall experience, 1440p Medium is recommended, as it delivers 98 FPS average with a minimum of 83 FPS, which is both smooth and visually appealing.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 ranks 1579 out of 3005 tested combos in Fivem, placing it in the lower half of the database. This ranking is somewhat surprising given the individual component strengths: the CPU sits in the 89th percentile of all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 46062, while the GPU is in the 61st percentile with an average score of 17639. The gap between the component percentiles suggests that the GPU is the limiting factor in this pairing, dragging the overall combo ranking below what the CPU alone would suggest.

The CPU's nearest rivals provide context for its performance ceiling. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 scores 46030 (0.1% higher), the Intel Core i9-13900HX scores 46098 (0.1% higher), and the AMD EPYC 4364P scores 45970 (0.2% higher). These rivals are all within 0.2% of the Ultra 5 235's average score, indicating that the CPU is performing at the expected level for its class. The GPU's nearest rivals — the AMD Radeon HD 7790 (0.2% higher), AMD Radeon 780M (0.3% lower), and AMD Radeon Pro 560 (0.5% higher) — are much older or lower-tier parts, which underscores the RTX 4060's mid-range positioning.

The combo rank of 1579 out of 3005 means that roughly 52% of tested configurations outperform this pair in Fivem, while 48% perform worse. This places the combo in a crowded middle ground, where minor differences in GPU selection or CPU pairing can shift the ranking significantly. The measured FPS data at 1080p High (119 FPS average) and 1440p High (78 FPS average) are respectable, but not exceptional for a modern mid-range setup. The 4K results, as noted earlier, are where this combo loses ground to higher-ranked configurations with more capable GPUs.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080:

• Low: 189 FPS average
• Medium: 149 FPS average (min 127, max 171)
• High: 119 FPS average
• Ultra: 92 FPS average

At 1080p, the frame rate spread across presets is 97 FPS (from 92 to 189), showing that the RTX 4060 has substantial headroom even at the highest settings. The CPU's 14 cores and 5.00 GHz boost clock are sufficient to maintain high frame rates, and the GPU is not the limiting factor at this resolution.

2560x1440:

• Low: 124 FPS average
• Medium: 98 FPS average (min 83, max 113)
• High: 78 FPS average
• Ultra: 61 FPS average

At 1440p, the spread narrows to 63 FPS (from 61 to 124). The Ultra preset at 61 FPS is exactly at the 60 FPS threshold, making it a marginal choice for smooth gameplay. The Medium preset's min FPS of 83 indicates that even the worst-case frame times stay well above playable levels.

3840x2160:

• Low: 69 FPS average
• Medium: 54 FPS average (min 46, max 63)
• High: 44 FPS average
• Ultra: 34 FPS average

At 4K, the spread narrows further to 35 FPS (from 34 to 69). Only Low settings break the 60 FPS barrier, and the Medium preset's min FPS of 46 shows that frame drops can be significant. Ultra at 34 FPS is the worst measured result, confirming that this combo is not suited for 4K gaming at high presets.

The complete data set shows a consistent pattern: each resolution step (1080p to 1440p, 1440p to 4K) reduces FPS by roughly 34-44% depending on the preset. The Ultra preset shows the most severe absolute drops (from 92 to 61 to 34 FPS), while Low shows the smallest relative declines (from 189 to 124 to 69 FPS). This consistency across presets reinforces the conclusion that the GPU's memory bandwidth and capacity are the primary constraints at higher resolutions, and that the CPU is not a limiting factor in any measured configuration.