Fivem

Fivem is a multiplayer-heavy title where performance depends heavily on both the CPU and GPU, and the data for this Intel Core Ultra 5 235 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER combination shows a clear hierarchy across settings and resolutions. The measured FPS reveals that this combo is capable of very high frame rates, but the optimal experience depends on whether you prioritize visual fidelity or raw refresh rate.

Settings Recommendations

The measured rows provide a clear picture of how this system scales with graphical presets. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is substantial: the average FPS drops from 331 on Low to 162 on Ultra. That is a 51% reduction in performance when maxing out the settings. However, even at Ultra, the 162 FPS average is well above the 144Hz refresh rate that many competitive monitors offer, making this preset viable for high-refresh gameplay if you want maximum visual quality without sacrificing smoothness.

At 1440p, the pattern remains similar but the absolute numbers tighten. The Low preset delivers 218 FPS, while Ultra drops to 107 FPS. The Medium preset, at 172 FPS, sits comfortably in the middle, offering a strong balance for gamers with 144Hz or 165Hz displays. The High preset at 138 FPS is also respectable, but it falls just short of the 144Hz threshold, which means you might notice occasional dips below your monitor's refresh rate.

The 4K results are where the settings choice becomes most critical. At 3840x2160, the High preset produces 76 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for fast-paced multiplayer. The Ultra preset drops to 59 FPS, which is borderline for smooth gameplay. The Medium preset, at 95 FPS, is the standout option here, providing a much smoother experience than High or Ultra while still looking significantly better than Low. The Low preset at 121 FPS is surprisingly playable at 4K, but the visual compromise is severe.

Given these numbers, the best experience for most users will be the Medium preset across all resolutions. At 1080p, Medium delivers 261 FPS, which is far beyond any display's refresh rate, leaving headroom for consistent frame times. At 1440p, Medium's 172 FPS comfortably exceeds 144Hz monitors, and at 4K, Medium's 95 FPS is the only preset that breaks the 90 FPS barrier, making it the clear choice for a smooth 4K experience. If you have a 240Hz monitor at 1080p, the Low preset at 331 FPS is the only way to truly max out that refresh rate, but the visual hit is substantial. For most users, Medium is the sweet spot, offering a 44% FPS increase over High at 4K with only a modest visual downgrade.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the dominant component in this pairing, and its specifications explain why the system performs so well. The GPU features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 736.3 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is more than sufficient for Fivem's asset streaming in multiplayer scenarios, where large maps and numerous player models are constantly loaded.

The GPU's clock behavior is also relevant. With a base clock of 2295 MHz and a boost clock of 2550 MHz, the RTX 4080 SUPER maintains high frequencies under load. The chip, AD103, is built on a 5 nm process at TSMC, containing 45,900 million transistors on a 379 mm² die. This architecture delivers 52.22 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, which is the raw compute power behind the high frame rates observed.

The GPU's benchmark scores place it in the 86th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 54209. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, scores 54247, a delta of -0.1%, meaning the SUPER variant is essentially identical in synthetic benchmarks. Interestingly, the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698, which is 2.7% higher in average benchmark score, despite being a lower-tier product. This suggests that synthetic benchmarks don't always translate directly to gaming performance, and Fivem clearly favors the RTX 4080 SUPER's feature set.

The data shows that the GPU is the primary driver of frame rate differences between presets. For example, at 4K, moving from Low to Ultra reduces the average FPS from 121 to 59, a 51% drop. This scaling is consistent with a GPU-bound scenario, where the graphics card is the limiting factor as resolution and quality settings increase.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER ranks 186th out of 3005 tested combos in Fivem. This places it in the top 6.2% of all configurations tested, which is an excellent result. The combo rank reflects the synergy between the CPU and GPU, and given the high performance observed in the measured FPS, this ranking is justified.

The CPU's percentile ranking further contextualizes this. The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 is in the 89th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 46062. Its nearest rivals show how close the competition is: 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% lower). This indicates that the Ultra 5 235 is extremely competitive with top-tier CPUs from both AMD and Intel, making it a strong partner for the RTX 4080 SUPER.

The GPU's 86th percentile ranking, combined with the CPU's 89th percentile, suggests a well-balanced system. However, the combo rank of 186 out of 3005 indicates that there are 185 combinations that perform better in Fivem specifically. These likely include higher-end CPUs paired with the same GPU, or possibly identical GPUs with faster processors. The data suggests that while this combo is excellent, there is still headroom for improvement, likely from a more powerful CPU in CPU-bound scenarios.

FAQ

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p gaming with this combo?

A: The Medium preset at 2560x1440 delivers 172 FPS on average, with a minimum of 146 FPS and a maximum of 198 FPS. This is the best balance for 144Hz monitors, as it exceeds the refresh rate while maintaining good visual quality. The High preset drops to 138 FPS, which may cause noticeable dips below 144Hz.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming smoothly?

A: Yes, but only at the Medium preset. At 3840x2160 with Medium settings, the combo produces 95 FPS on average, with a minimum of 81 FPS. This is the only 4K preset that stays above 90 FPS. The High preset drops to 76 FPS, and Ultra falls to 59 FPS, both of which are less ideal for fast-paced multiplayer.

Q: How much performance do I lose going from 1080p to 4K?

A: The drop varies by preset. At Low settings, the average FPS falls from 331 at 1080p to 121 at 4K, a 63% reduction. At High settings, it drops from 209 to 76, a 64% reduction. At Medium, it falls from 261 to 95, a 64% reduction. The consistent percentage indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor as resolution increases.

Q: Is the RTX 4080 SUPER significantly better than the RTX 4080?

A: Based on average benchmark scores, the difference is negligible. The RTX 4080 SUPER scores 54209, while the RTX 4080 scores 54247, a delta of -0.1%. This means the SUPER variant is effectively identical in performance to the non-SUPER version, despite its name.

Q: What is the minimum FPS I can expect at 1080p Medium?

A: The measured data shows a minimum of 222 FPS at 1920x1080 with Medium settings. The average is 261 FPS, and the maximum is 301 FPS. This indicates that frame times are consistent, with no major drops that would affect competitive play.

Q: Does this CPU hold back the GPU in Fivem?

A: The data suggests the CPU is sufficient. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 331 FPS, which is extremely high and indicates the CPU can feed the GPU adequately even in CPU-bound scenarios. The CPU's 89th percentile ranking and its benchmark scores, such as 14769 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, support this conclusion.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a consistent scaling pattern as resolution increases from 1080p to 4K. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 331 at 1920x1080 to 218 at 2560x1440, then to 121 at 3840x2160. This represents a 34% drop from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 44% drop from 1440p to 4K. The total reduction from 1080p to 4K is 63%.

At Medium settings, the scaling is similar: 261 FPS at 1080p, 172 FPS at 1440p (a 34% drop), and 95 FPS at 4K (a 45% drop from 1440p). The High preset shows 209 FPS at 1080p, 138 FPS at 1440p (a 34% drop), and 76 FPS at 4K (a 45% drop from 1440p). The Ultra preset follows the same pattern: 162 FPS at 1080p, 107 FPS at 1440p (a 34% drop), and 59 FPS at 4K (a 45% drop).

The consistency of these percentage drops across all presets is telling. The 34% reduction from 1080p to 1440p and the 45% reduction from 1440p to 4K, regardless of quality settings, strongly indicates that the GPU is the limiting component. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the percentage drops would be smaller at lower resolutions where the CPU has more headroom, but the data shows uniform scaling. This confirms that the RTX 4080 SUPER is being fully utilized, and the resolution increase directly translates to a proportional decrease in frame rate.

The minimum FPS data at Medium settings further illustrates this. At 1080p, the minimum is 222 FPS (85% of the average). At 1440p, the minimum is 146 FPS (85% of the average). At 4K, the minimum is 81 FPS (85% of the average). The consistent ratio between minimum and average FPS across resolutions suggests that frame time variance scales proportionally, which is characteristic of a GPU-bound workload.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 is a 14-core, 14-thread processor based on the Arrow Lake architecture, built on a 3 nm process at TSMC. It features a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, with a 65W TDP. The CPU has 24 MB of shared L3 cache and 3 MB of L2 cache per core, with 192 KB of L1 cache per core. This configuration provides strong single-thread and multi-thread performance, as evidenced by its benchmark scores.

In Cinebench R23, the CPU scores 14769 multi-core and 2085 single-core. These scores place it in the 89th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 46062. The nearest rivals show how competitive this chip is: the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 scores 46030, the Intel Core i9-13900HX scores 46098, and the AMD EPYC 4364P scores 45970. The deltas are all within 0.2%, meaning the Ultra 5 235 is statistically tied with these other high-end processors.

Fivem is a multiplayer game that often stresses CPU performance due to the large number of networked entities and physics calculations. The data shows that this CPU is more than capable of handling these demands. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 331 FPS, which is an extremely high frame rate that would be difficult to reach if the CPU were a bottleneck. Even at 1080p Ultra, the system maintains 162 FPS, indicating that the CPU can keep up with the GPU's output at any settings.

The CPU's 14 cores and 14 threads are notable because it lacks hyper-threading, meaning each core handles one thread. This is a design choice that favors single-thread performance and efficiency, which is beneficial for gaming. The boost clock of 5.00 GHz is particularly important for Fivem, as the game's simulation and networking code often rely on high single-thread performance. The PassMark single-thread score of 4516 confirms this strength.

The CPU's memory support for DDR5 in dual-channel mode, with a bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s, ensures that the GPU has adequate data throughput. This is especially relevant in multiplayer scenarios where large amounts of map data and player positions are constantly being streamed to the GPU. The 24 MB of L3 cache also helps reduce memory latency, which can improve frame times in CPU-bound situations.

While the GPU is clearly the primary driver of frame rate differences between resolutions and presets, the CPU's role should not be underestimated. Without a capable processor, the RTX 4080 SUPER would not be able to reach the high frame rates observed, particularly at 1080p where the CPU's influence is most pronounced. The data indicates that this pairing is well-balanced, with neither component significantly holding back the other. The combo rank of 186 out of 3005 reflects this balance, placing the system in the top 6.2% of all tested configurations.