Fivem

Fivem is a demanding multiplayer title, and the data for the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 reveals a configuration that scales predictably with resolution. The benchmark results show a system capable of high refresh rates at 1080p and 1440p, while 4K remains firmly playable, though the frame rate drops become more pronounced as settings are increased.

Resolution Scaling

The measured frame rates show a clear and consistent relationship between resolution and performance. At 1080p, the average FPS ranges from 180 at Ultra settings to a blistering 368 at Low. Moving to 1440p, those figures drop to 119 and 242 respectively. At 4K, the averages fall further to 66 at Ultra and 135 at Low. This pattern indicates that the RTX 4090 is the primary driver of performance at higher resolutions, as the workload on the GPU increases significantly with each step up in pixel count.

The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a reduction in average FPS of roughly 34% across all settings. For instance, at High settings, the frame rate goes from 232 at 1080p to 153 at 1440p. This is a substantial drop, but it still leaves the system well above the 144Hz threshold, making for an exceptionally smooth experience on high-refresh-rate monitors. The transition from 1440p to 4K is even more demanding, with the average FPS at High settings falling from 153 to 85, a further 44% reduction. This steep decline underscores the immense pixel-pushing requirement of 4K, where the RTX 4090's capabilities are stretched.

At 4K, the data suggests the GPU is the limiting component. The difference between the average FPS at Low (135) and Ultra (66) is a massive 69 FPS, or about 51%. This wide gap indicates that the GPU is working progressively harder as visual fidelity increases. The system cannot maintain the high frame rates seen at lower resolutions when faced with the combined load of 4K resolution and high settings. The data implies that for users seeking the absolute highest frame rates, 4K will require some compromises in settings, while 1440p offers a more balanced sweet spot for both visual quality and speed.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the "Medium" preset offers the most balanced experience across all resolutions. At 1080p, Medium delivers 290 FPS, which is only 21% less than Low but a massive 61% more than Ultra. This shows that Medium provides a significant visual upgrade over Low while retaining a frame rate that far exceeds what any display can show. The same pattern holds at 1440p, where Medium yields 191 FPS, remaining comfortably above the 144Hz mark, and at 4K, where it produces 106 FPS, a solidly playable figure for a multiplayer game.

For users with high-refresh-rate displays, the "High" preset is the most compelling choice at 1440p. The data shows an average of 153 FPS, which is just shy of the 144Hz target and represents a 28% improvement over that resolution's Ultra setting. At 1080p, High also performs exceptionally well, with 232 FPS, but the visual difference between High and Ultra is often less stark at that resolution on smaller screens. The "Ultra" preset, while delivering the best image quality, is best reserved for users who prioritize visuals over raw frame rate and are playing at 1440p or below, where 119 and 180 FPS respectively are still very smooth.

The "Low" preset is the only option that pushes the system to its absolute limits, achieving 368 FPS at 1080p and 242 FPS at 1440p. These numbers are only relevant for competitive play where every millisecond counts, and the visual sacrifices are acceptable. However, the data suggests that for the vast majority of players, Medium and High provide the best combination of fluidity and graphical fidelity. The "Ultra" preset at 4K, with its 66 FPS average, is the only configuration that dips below the 60 FPS threshold, indicating a choice between maximum fidelity and optimal smoothness.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is a powerhouse component, and its role in these results is clearly defined by the data. Its 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus provides a massive 1.01 TB/s of bandwidth, which is crucial for high-resolution textures and complex scenes common in a multiplayer world. The card's architecture, Ada Lovelace, is built on a 5 nm process from TSMC, containing 76,300 million transistors on a 609 mm² die. The base clock is listed as 2235 MHz with a boost clock of 2520 MHz, and these clocks are what scale with the increasing demands of higher resolutions.

The data shows that the RTX 4090 is the performance ceiling for this combo. The average FPS at Low settings across all resolutions is significantly higher than at Ultra, proving that the GPU has ample headroom when the load is light. The 82.58 TFLOPS of FP32 compute power is clearly being utilized, as the system can push well over 300 FPS at 1080p with lower settings. The card's high pixel rate of 443.5 GPixel/s and texture rate of 1,290.2 GTexel/s are also reflected in the smooth performance at 1440p and 4K, where these resources are heavily taxed.

The GPU's benchmark scores reinforce its position. Its Passmark G3D score of 38194 and an average benchmark score of 60347 place it in the 88th percentile of all GPUs. The nearest rival, the Intel Arc Pro A60, has an average score of 60326, a delta of 0%, showing that the RTX 4090's performance is well-established. The RTX 4090's 128 RT cores and 512 tensor cores are also present, though their specific impact on Fivem is not directly measured in this data. The data indicates that the GPU's massive memory pool and raw compute power are the key factors allowing the system to maintain high frame rates, even when the CPU is not the primary bottleneck.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete set of measured FPS data provides a detailed picture of this combo's performance. At 1920x1080, the average FPS is 368 at Low, 290 at Medium, 232 at High, and 180 at Ultra. The Medium setting also recorded a minimum of 247 FPS and a maximum of 334 FPS, showing some variance but no problematic dips. Moving to 2560x1440, the averages are 242 at Low, 191 at Medium, 153 at High, and 119 at Ultra. The Medium setting again shows stability with a minimum of 163 FPS and a maximum of 220 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the averages are 135 at Low, 106 at Medium, 85 at High, and 66 at Ultra. The Medium setting at 4K is the only row with min/max data for that resolution, showing 90 FPS minimum and 122 FPS maximum. The lack of min/max data for other settings suggests that the frame times are more consistent, or that the data was not captured for those configurations. The difference between 1080p and 4K at the same settings is substantial, with a 63% reduction at Low (368 to 135) and a 63% reduction at High (232 to 85). This consistency across settings highlights the resolution's impact on the GPU.

The data reveals a clear hierarchy. Low is always the fastest, followed by Medium, then High, and finally Ultra. The percentage drop from Low to Ultra is 51% at 1080p, 51% at 1440p, and 51% at 4K. This consistency suggests that the settings scale the GPU load in a linear fashion, regardless of resolution. The 4K Ultra figure of 66 FPS is the only sub-60 FPS average in the entire dataset, making it the most demanding configuration tested. The 1440p High setting of 153 FPS stands out as the optimal balance for high-refresh gaming, while 4K Medium at 106 FPS is the best option for those prioritizing resolution over speed.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the benchmark database, this specific combination of the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is ranked 84th out of 3005 tested combos for Fivem. This places it in the top 3% of all configurations, indicating an exceptionally high level of performance. The data shows that this is a top-tier setup for the game, with only a small fraction of other tested systems outperforming it. This rank confirms the strength of both the CPU and GPU working in tandem.

The high rank is consistent with the measured FPS. The system's ability to exceed 230 FPS at 1080p High and maintain over 150 FPS at 1440p High puts it in an elite class. The rank of 84 suggests that while there are a few faster combos, they are likely using even more extreme hardware, such as overclocked flagship CPUs or configurations that are not limited by the same bottlenecks. The fact that this combo is in the 84th spot out of thousands shows that the RTX 4090 and the Core Ultra 5 235 are a formidable pairing for Fivem.

The data implies that the ranking is heavily influenced by the RTX 4090's dominance. The CPU's percentile of 89 and the GPU's percentile of 88 are both high, but the GPU's raw power is what pushes the combo to its rank. The combo rank of 84 is a strong indicator that a user with this hardware will have a top-tier experience in Fivem, capable of handling any settings at 1440p and even 4K with reasonable compromises. This is a system designed for maximum performance in demanding multiplayer titles.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 is a 14-core, 14-thread processor from the Arrow Lake-S architecture, built on a 3 nm process by TSMC. It has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, with a 24 MB shared L3 cache. The CPU's benchmark scores, such as a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14769 and a single-core score of 2085, show it is a capable processor, but its role in Fivem is to feed the GPU. The data suggests that at higher resolutions, the CPU is less of a bottleneck, as the GPU becomes the limiting factor.

The CPU's passmark multi-thread score of 37816 and single-thread score of 4516 place it in the 89th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375, which has a similar average score of 46030 (a 0.1% delta), and the Intel Core i9-13900HX, which scores 46098 (a -0.1% delta). This indicates that the Core Ultra 5 235 is competitive with other high-end processors, but its 14 threads are not as numerous as some rivals. In Fivem, a game that may not be heavily multi-threaded, the single-core performance is often more critical.

The data implies that the CPU is sufficient to support the RTX 4090's performance. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 368 FPS, which is likely near the CPU's limit for frame generation in this game. At 4K, the CPU has more headroom, as the GPU is working harder. The memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s (DDR5 dual-channel) is also a factor, as it provides the data throughput needed for the CPU to keep up with the GPU. The CPU's 14 cores and 14 threads, while not as high as some competitors, are enough to handle the game's logic and physics without becoming a major constraint, as evidenced by the high frame rates at lower resolutions. The data shows that for this combo, the CPU is a strong supporting player, but the RTX 4090 is the star.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves in Fivem?

A: The highest average FPS is 368, which is achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: This combo ranks 84th out of 3005. What does that imply?

A: It means this specific CPU and GPU combination is in the top 3% of all tested configurations for Fivem, indicating a very high level of performance and a top-tier experience.

Q: Is the RTX 4090 or the Core Ultra 5 235 the main bottleneck at 4K?

A: At 4K, the data shows the GPU is the primary limiting component. The average FPS drops from 135 at Low to 66 at Ultra, a 51% reduction, which indicates the GPU is heavily loaded and constrains performance.

Q: What is the best settings preset for a 144Hz monitor?

A: The "High" preset at 2560x1440 provides an average of 153 FPS, which is the closest match above the 144Hz target. At 1920x1080, High delivers 232 FPS, also excellent.

Q: What are the minimum and maximum FPS recorded at 1080p Medium?

A: At 1920x1080 with Medium settings, the minimum FPS was 247 and the maximum FPS was 334, with an average of 290 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU's performance compare to its nearest rival?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 has an average benchmark score of 46062, which is 0.1% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 (46030) and 0.1% lower than the Intel Core i9-13900HX (46098), showing they are closely matched in overall performance.