Fivem

Fivem is a multiplayer modification platform that places unusual demands on both processor and graphics hardware, and the measured results for the Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 reveal a configuration that scales predictably across resolutions and settings. The data shows a system that can deliver high refresh rates at 1080p but becomes increasingly constrained as resolution climbs, with the Ultra preset proving particularly demanding.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS rows provide a clear picture of how each settings preset affects performance across the three tested resolutions. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 189 FPS, which is the highest frame rate recorded in the entire dataset. Medium follows at 149 FPS, High at 119 FPS, and Ultra drops to 92 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium is 40 FPS, while the gap between Medium and High is 30 FPS, suggesting that each step up in quality carries a meaningful performance cost.

For players targeting the highest possible frame rates on a high-refresh 1080p display, Low is the obvious choice, but the Medium preset at 149 FPS still provides an excellent experience while presumably offering better visual fidelity. The High preset at 119 FPS remains comfortably above 100 FPS, making it a viable option for those who prioritize image quality over raw speed. Ultra at 92 FPS is playable but represents a significant drop from the other presets.

At 2560x1440, the pattern shifts. Low produces 124 FPS, Medium 98 FPS, High 78 FPS, and Ultra 61 FPS. The Medium preset here is the sweet spot, staying just under the 100 FPS mark while providing a substantial improvement over Low. High at 78 FPS is still smooth, but the gap between High and Ultra narrows to 17 FPS, indicating that Ultra's additional demands are less punishing at this resolution than at 1080p.

The 3840x2160 results tell a different story entirely. Low manages 69 FPS, Medium 54 FPS, High 44 FPS, and Ultra falls to 34 FPS. None of these presets achieve the 60 FPS threshold at native 4K, though Low comes closest. For 4K users, the Low preset is the only option that approaches playable frame rates, and even then, the 69 FPS average suggests occasional dips below 60 FPS in demanding scenes. The Ultra preset at 34 FPS is effectively unplayable for smooth gameplay, making it a poor choice at this resolution.

The data indicates that the best experience per the measured rows depends heavily on the target resolution. At 1080p, Medium offers the best balance of performance and quality. At 1440p, Medium remains the recommended preset, as it is the only one that consistently stays near or above 100 FPS. At 4K, Low is the only viable preset, and even then, players may need to consider external scaling solutions to achieve smoother gameplay.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 in this configuration features 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. The GPU operates with a base clock of 1920 MHz and a boost clock of 2475 MHz, with memory running at 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective). This memory configuration is well-suited for Fivem's multiplayer environments, which often feature large open-world maps with numerous players and vehicles.

The GPU's role in Fivem becomes evident when examining the frame rate scaling across resolutions. At 1080p, the RTX 4070 is clearly capable of driving very high frame rates, with the Low preset reaching 189 FPS. This suggests that at lower resolutions, the GPU has ample headroom and the CPU becomes the primary limiting factor. The 12 GB VRAM capacity is more than sufficient for Fivem's asset streaming, and the 504.2 GB/s bandwidth ensures that texture data can be loaded quickly without bottlenecking.

As resolution increases, the GPU's workload grows substantially. At 1440p, the RTX 4070 still manages respectable frame rates, with Medium at 98 FPS and High at 78 FPS. The 4K results reveal the GPU's limits, with even Low at 69 FPS struggling to maintain 60 FPS consistently. The Ultra preset at 4K drops to 34 FPS, indicating that the GPU is heavily saturated at this resolution and settings combination.

The RTX 4070's architectural features, including 5888 shading units and 184 texture mapping units, contribute to its strong rasterization performance. The 46 ray tracing cores and 184 tensor cores provide additional capabilities, though Fivem's gameplay typically does not emphasize ray tracing. The GPU's 29.15 TFLOPS of FP32 compute performance is robust, but the 4K Ultra results suggest that this level of compute is insufficient for the most demanding settings in this game.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a consistent pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases from 1080p to 4K. At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 119 FPS at 1080p to 78 FPS at 1440p, a reduction of 41 FPS or roughly 34%. Moving from 1440p to 4K at High settings brings the frame rate down to 44 FPS, another 34 FPS drop.

The Low preset shows a similar trend but with larger absolute numbers. At 1080p, Low achieves 189 FPS, which falls to 124 FPS at 1440p and 69 FPS at 4K. The percentage drop from 1080p to 1440p is approximately 34%, while the drop from 1440p to 4K is approximately 44%. This accelerating decline suggests that the GPU becomes progressively more constrained as pixel count increases, particularly at 4K where the RTX 4070's pixel rate of 158.4 GPixel/s is being heavily taxed.

Medium settings exhibit the most consistent scaling. At 1080p, the average is 149 FPS with a minimum of 127 FPS and a maximum of 171 FPS. At 1440p, the average drops to 98 FPS with a range of 83 to 113 FPS. At 4K, the average falls to 54 FPS with a range of 46 to 63 FPS. The consistent minimum and maximum values across resolutions indicate that the Medium preset provides stable performance without significant frame time spikes.

Ultra settings show the steepest decline. From 92 FPS at 1080p to 61 FPS at 1440p, the drop is 31 FPS. From 1440p to 4K, the drop is 27 FPS, bringing the average to 34 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K is the only configuration that falls below 40 FPS, highlighting the extreme demands of this settings combination.

The scaling behavior indicates that at 1080p, the CPU is likely the limiting component, as the GPU has enough headroom to push frame rates well beyond 100 FPS. At 1440p, the balance shifts toward the GPU, and at 4K, the GPU is clearly the bottleneck. This interpretation is supported by the fact that the frame rate drops are more severe at higher resolutions, where GPU workload increases disproportionately.

FAQ

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1080p gaming?

A: The Medium preset at 1920x1080 delivers an average of 149 FPS with a minimum of 127 FPS, offering a strong balance between visual quality and performance. Low achieves 189 FPS but sacrifices quality, while High at 119 FPS and Ultra at 92 FPS are also playable options.

Q: Can this system maintain 60 FPS at 4K?

A: No preset achieves 60 FPS at 3840x2160. Low comes closest with an average of 69 FPS, but Medium drops to 54 FPS, High to 44 FPS, and Ultra to 34 FPS. Players seeking 4K gameplay should use Low settings or consider a different resolution.

Q: How does the RTX 4070's VRAM capacity affect Fivem performance?

A: The 12 GB of GDDR6X memory with 504.2 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient for Fivem's multiplayer environments. The data shows no evidence of VRAM-related performance issues, as frame rates scale predictably with resolution rather than showing sudden drops from memory exhaustion.

Q: Is the Ultra preset worth using at 1440p?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 averages 61 FPS, which is playable but noticeably lower than Medium's 98 FPS. The 37 FPS difference between Medium and Ultra suggests that Ultra's visual improvements come at a significant performance cost.

Q: What is the frame rate range at Medium settings across resolutions?

A: At 1080p Medium, the range is 127 to 171 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the range is 83 to 113 FPS. At 4K Medium, the range is 46 to 63 FPS. These ranges indicate stable performance with no severe frame time spikes.

Q: How does the CPU perform relative to its rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX has an average benchmark score of 52073, placing it 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X and 0.7% ahead of the Intel Core i9-13900F, while sitting 0.1% behind the AMD EPYC 8124P and 0.4% behind the Intel Core i7-14700.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 ranks 1579 out of 3005 tested combos in Fivem. This places the configuration in the 52nd percentile of all tested combinations, meaning that roughly half of the tested setups perform better and half perform worse. Given the CPU's 91st percentile ranking among all processors and the GPU's 81st percentile ranking among all graphics cards, this mid-pack positioning suggests that the pairing is well-balanced but not exceptional for this specific game.

The rank of 1579 indicates that many other CPU-GPU combinations achieve higher frame rates in Fivem, likely due to the game's particular sensitivity to certain hardware characteristics. The CPU's 14 cores and 14 threads are notable, as Fivem's multiplayer nature may benefit from additional threads, but the lack of hyper-threading could limit performance in heavily populated servers. The GPU's 12 GB VRAM and 192-bit bus are adequate, but the 4K results show that this configuration is not optimized for ultra-high-resolution gameplay.

The combo's mid-pack ranking is consistent with the measured FPS data, which shows strong 1080p performance but diminishing returns at higher resolutions. Players using this configuration should focus on 1080p or 1440p gameplay to maximize their experience, as the 4K results are below the 60 FPS threshold for most presets.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX is a 14-core, 14-thread processor based on the Arrow Lake architecture, manufactured on a 3 nm process by TSMC. It features a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, with 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU supports DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus with a bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s, and it connects via PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes.

In Fivem, the CPU's role is particularly important due to the game's multiplayer nature, which requires processing player positions, interactions, and server-side logic in real time. The 14 threads provide solid multi-threaded capability, as evidenced by the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 34731 and the PassMark multi-thread score of 40849. The single-thread performance is also strong, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4903 and a PassMark single-thread score of 4683.

The CPU's benchmark performance relative to its rivals is remarkably close. Its average benchmark score of 52073 is within 0.7% of all four nearest rivals, indicating that the Ultra 5 235HX performs nearly identically to the AMD EPYC 8124P, AMD Ryzen 9 5950X, Intel Core i7-14700, and Intel Core i9-13900F in synthetic tests. This suggests that in CPU-bound scenarios, such as Fivem at 1080p with Low settings, this processor will not be a limiting factor.

The 55 W TDP is notable for a mobile processor, as it allows the CPU to maintain high clocks under sustained loads. The 5.10 GHz boost clock is particularly relevant for Fivem, which often relies on single-threaded performance for game logic. The PassMark data compression score of 426417 and encryption score of 32697 indicate robust general-purpose performance, which translates well to the varied workloads Fivem presents.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured results show a clear hierarchy of settings presets. Low settings produce an average of 189 FPS, which is the highest frame rate in the entire dataset. Medium settings follow at 149 FPS, with a minimum of 127 FPS and a maximum of 171 FPS. High settings achieve 119 FPS, while Ultra settings drop to 92 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 97 FPS, indicating that settings choice has a dramatic impact on performance at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the performance scales downward as expected. Low settings average 124 FPS, Medium settings average 98 FPS with a range of 83 to 113 FPS, High settings average 78 FPS, and Ultra settings average 61 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra narrows to 63 FPS, reflecting the increased GPU workload at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the results show the system's limits. Low settings manage 69 FPS, Medium settings average 54 FPS with a range of 46 to 63 FPS, High settings drop to 44 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 34 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 35 FPS, and none of the presets achieve a 60 FPS average at this resolution.

The data reveals that the Medium preset is the only configuration with both minimum and maximum FPS values recorded across all three resolutions. At 1080p, the range is 127 to 171 FPS; at 1440p, the range is 83 to 113 FPS; and at 4K, the range is 46 to 63 FPS. These consistent ranges suggest that Medium settings provide the most stable frame pacing across the board, making it a reliable choice for consistent gameplay experiences.