Fivem

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D produces a distinctive performance profile in Fivem, characterized by extreme frame rates at lower resolutions and a predictable scaling pattern as graphical load increases. The measured data indicates this combination ranks 14th out of 3005 tested combos, placing it in the top 0.5% of all configurations analyzed. This analysis breaks down the resolution scaling, component roles, and settings recommendations based strictly on the measured FPS data.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate progression from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 reveals how the system shifts from a CPU-bound scenario at lower resolutions to a GPU-bound one at 4K. At the Low preset, the average FPS drops from 398 at 1080p to 265 at 1440p, then further to 147 at 4K. This represents a 33% reduction from 1080p to 1440p, followed by a 45% reduction from 1440p to 4K. The scaling at Low settings shows the RTX 5090 D has ample headroom at 1080p, where the Core Ultra 5 235 with its 14 cores and 14 threads likely becomes the limiting factor.

Moving to the Medium preset, the averages are 317 FPS at 1080p, 209 FPS at 1440p, and 116 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops are 34% and 44% respectively, closely mirroring the Low preset scaling. This consistency suggests that the medium settings do not introduce a disproportionate GPU load; rather, the system scales uniformly as pixel count increases. The High preset shows 254 FPS at 1080p, 167 FPS at 1440p, and 93 FPS at 4K, with reductions of 34% and 44% again.

The Ultra preset exhibits the most dramatic scaling: 197 FPS at 1080p, 130 FPS at 1440p, and 72 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 34%, but the drop from 1440p to 4K is 45%, slightly steeper than other presets. This indicates that Ultra settings amplify the GPU workload disproportionately at higher resolutions, consistent with the RTX 5090 D's specifications including 21760 shading units and 176 ROPs. The data shows that at 1080p, even Ultra settings exceed 190 FPS, meaning the CPU's single-thread performance, evidenced by its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2085, keeps up with the GPU's output.

The 4K results tell a clearer story about the limiting component. At 4K Ultra, the average drops to 72 FPS, a 63% reduction from the 1080p Ultra figure. This steep decline points to the GPU becoming the primary bottleneck at 4K, as the pixel throughput demands exceed what the RTX 5090 D can sustain at maximum settings. The 4K Medium result of 116 FPS versus the 4K Low result of 147 FPS shows a 21% penalty for raising settings one tier, which is modest compared to the 24% penalty observed from Medium to High at the same resolution.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D brings substantial resources to Fivem, with 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus providing 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration ensures that texture streaming and asset loading in Fivem's multiplayer environments never hit a capacity ceiling, even at 4K Ultra where the average FPS remains playable at 72. The GPU's boost clock of 2407 MHz and base clock of 2017 MHz contribute to its raw compute capability, which is reflected in its Passmark G3D score of 44065 and a percentile ranking of 92 among all GPUs.

The GPU's role becomes more pronounced as resolution increases. At 1080p, the RTX 5090 D's frame output ranges from 197 FPS at Ultra to 398 FPS at Low, suggesting that the GPU is not fully utilized at lower settings because the CPU cannot feed it enough frames. However, at 4K, the GPU's workload scales with pixel count, and the averages drop to between 72 and 147 FPS depending on settings. The 4K Medium measurement includes a minimum of 99 FPS and maximum of 133 FPS, showing a 34 FPS spread that indicates frame time variance under load.

The GPU's nearest rivals in the benchmark database include the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT with a delta of -1.6% and the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB with a delta of -2.4%. These comparisons are based on average benchmark scores, where the RTX 5090 D scores 77712. The data suggests that within Fivem, the GPU's performance is sufficient to maintain high frame rates even at 4K, but the CPU becomes a constraint at lower resolutions. The GPU's 32 GB memory and 512-bit bus width are likely overkill for Fivem's current engine, but they provide headroom for future updates or heavily modified multiplayer servers.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D achieves a combo rank of 14 out of 3005 tested configurations in Fivem. This top-tier placement indicates that the pairing is exceptionally well-suited for this game, outperforming the vast majority of alternatives. The CPU's percentile ranking of 89 among all processors and the GPU's percentile ranking of 92 among all GPUs both contribute to this high combo placement.

The CPU's nearest rivals in overall benchmark scores include the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 with a deltaPct of 0.1%, the Intel Core i9-13900HX with a deltaPct of -0.1%, and the AMD EPYC 4364P with a deltaPct of 0.2%. These close margins indicate that the Core Ultra 5 235 performs essentially on par with these alternatives in synthetic benchmarks, yet the combo rank in Fivem suggests that the real-world gaming performance may differ. The GPU's nearest rivals show more variance, with the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT trailing by 1.6% and the Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB trailing by 2.4%.

The rank of 14 out of 3005 means this combo is in the 99.5th percentile of all tested pairings. This is a strong indicator that users with this configuration will experience Fivem at near-maximum quality settings with high frame rates. The data shows no other combination in the top 15 that uses this exact CPU or GPU, suggesting that the synergy between the Ultra 5 235's 14-core architecture and the RTX 5090 D's 21760 shading units is particularly effective for Fivem's engine.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS achievable with this combo at 1080p?

A: The highest average FPS at 1920x1080 is 398, achieved with the Low settings preset. The Medium preset delivers 317 FPS, High delivers 254 FPS, and Ultra delivers 197 FPS.

Q: How does the 4K performance compare to 1440p performance?

A: At 4K, the average FPS ranges from 72 at Ultra to 147 at Low settings. At 1440p, the range is 130 at Ultra to 265 at Low. The drop from 1440p to 4K is approximately 45% across all settings presets, with Ultra showing a slightly steeper 45% decline.

Q: Which component limits performance at 1080p Low settings?

A: The data shows 398 FPS at 1080p Low, which suggests the CPU is the limiting factor. The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 has 14 cores and 14 threads with a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, and its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2085 indicates strong per-thread performance, but the GPU's 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 capability likely exceeds what the CPU can feed at this resolution.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded in the measured data?

A: The only minimum FPS values provided are for the Medium preset: 99 FPS at 4K, 178 FPS at 1440p, and 270 FPS at 1080p. Other presets have null minimum values in the data.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 14th out of 3005 tested configurations in Fivem, placing it in the top 0.5% of all combinations. This is consistent with the CPU's 89th percentile and GPU's 92nd percentile rankings.

Q: Is the GPU's 32 GB memory fully utilized in Fivem?

A: The data does not provide memory usage statistics. However, the 32 GB GDDR7 memory with 1.79 TB/s bandwidth ensures that memory capacity is not a bottleneck, as evidenced by playable FPS at 4K Ultra settings.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the user's target resolution and refresh rate. At 1080p, the Medium preset delivers 317 FPS average with a minimum of 270 FPS, making it the best choice for high-refresh-rate monitors up to 300 Hz. The High preset at 254 FPS is suitable for 240 Hz displays, while Ultra at 197 FPS still exceeds 144 Hz refresh rates. The Low preset at 398 FPS offers minimal visual quality but maximum frame rates for competitive play.

For 1440p, the Medium preset provides 209 FPS average with a minimum of 178 FPS, which comfortably drives 144 Hz and 165 Hz monitors. The High preset at 167 FPS also supports 144 Hz displays, while Ultra at 130 FPS is borderline for 144 Hz but smooth for 120 Hz panels. The Low preset at 265 FPS is excessive for most displays but offers headroom for variable refresh rate technologies.

At 4K, the Medium preset yields 116 FPS average with a minimum of 99 FPS, which is suitable for 120 Hz displays but may experience occasional dips below 100 FPS. The High preset at 93 FPS is playable on 60 Hz and 90 Hz displays, while Ultra at 72 FPS remains above 60 FPS for consoles-style gaming. The Low preset at 147 FPS is the only 4K option that exceeds 120 FPS, but it sacrifices visual fidelity significantly.

The data suggests that Medium settings offer the best balance of visual quality and performance across all resolutions. At 1080p, Medium provides 317 FPS, which is 60% faster than Ultra's 197 FPS while maintaining reasonable graphical fidelity. At 1440p, Medium's 209 FPS is 61% faster than Ultra's 130 FPS. At 4K, Medium's 116 FPS is 61% faster than Ultra's 72 FPS. This consistent 60% improvement across resolutions indicates that Medium avoids the most demanding graphical effects that disproportionately impact the GPU.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 plays a critical role in Fivem's performance, particularly at lower resolutions where the GPU has spare capacity. With 14 cores and 14 threads, the CPU provides substantial multi-threaded capability, reflected in its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14769 and Passmark multithread score of 37816. The base clock of 3.40 GHz and boost clock of 5.00 GHz ensure strong single-thread performance, evidenced by the Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2085.

The CPU's architecture, Arrow Lake-S on a 3 nm process, includes 24 MB of shared L3 cache. This cache configuration helps with Fivem's multiplayer environments where many entities and players need to be tracked. The Passmark data compression score of 390711 and integer math score of 87948 indicate the CPU handles game logic calculations efficiently. The CPU's percentile ranking of 89 among all processors places it above average, with nearest rivals including the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 and Intel Core i9-13900HX showing nearly identical average scores.

At 1080p, the CPU's role becomes dominant. The difference between Low (398 FPS) and Ultra (197 FPS) at 1080p is 201 FPS, which is smaller than the difference between 1080p Low (398 FPS) and 1440p Low (265 FPS) of 133 FPS. This indicates that at 1080p, the CPU can generate enough frames to keep the GPU busy even at Ultra settings, but the GPU's workload at 4K reduces frame output significantly. The CPU's single-thread performance, measured at 4516 in Passmark single-thread tests, is sufficient to drive Fivem at high frame rates without becoming a bottleneck at 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete measured FPS data for this combo in Fivem is as follows. At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 398 FPS with no minimum or maximum provided. The Medium preset averages 317 FPS with a minimum of 270 FPS and maximum of 365 FPS. The High preset averages 254 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 197 FPS. These 1080p results show a clear progression where each settings tier reduces performance by approximately 20-25%.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 265 FPS. The Medium preset averages 209 FPS with a minimum of 178 FPS and maximum of 240 FPS. The High preset averages 167 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 130 FPS. The 1440p results show a similar pattern to 1080p, with Medium being 21% faster than High and High being 29% faster than Ultra.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 147 FPS. The Medium preset averages 116 FPS with a minimum of 99 FPS and maximum of 133 FPS. The High preset averages 93 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 72 FPS. The 4K results show the smallest absolute differences between settings, with only a 75 FPS spread from Low to Ultra, compared to 201 FPS at 1080p and 135 FPS at 1440p.

The Medium preset is the only one with complete min/max data across all three resolutions. At 1080p, the spread is 95 FPS (270 to 365). At 1440p, the spread is 62 FPS (178 to 240). At 4K, the spread is 34 FPS (99 to 133). This narrowing spread at higher resolutions indicates that frame pacing becomes more consistent as the GPU becomes the bottleneck, rather than the CPU causing irregular frame times.

Across all presets and resolutions, the highest measured average is 398 FPS at 1080p Low, and the lowest is 72 FPS at 4K Ultra. The data shows that this combo can maintain above 60 FPS at 4K even at maximum settings, and above 190 FPS at 1080p regardless of settings. The consistency of the scaling pattern—approximately a 34% reduction from 1080p to 1440p and a 45% reduction from 1440p to 4K across all presets—suggests that Fivem's engine scales predictably with resolution.