Fivem

# How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile sits at rank 1993 out of 3707 tested combos in Fivem. That places this configuration in the lower-middle tier of the database, roughly at the 46th percentile of all measured combinations. The ranking reflects a capable but not elite pairing — the kind of setup that handles the game's demands without making a strong statement at the top of the charts.

The CPU side of this combo is the stronger contributor to the overall rank. The Core Ultra 5 235HX holds a 91st percentile position among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 52073. Its nearest rivals show how tightly clustered this processor is: the AMD EPYC 8124P trails by just 0.1%, the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X is 0.2% ahead, the Intel Core i7-14700 sits 0.4% behind, and the Intel Core i9-13900F leads by 0.7%. These sub-1% deltas indicate the 235HX delivers desktop-class compute muscle in a mobile package, which matters for Fivem's server-side and simulation loads.

The GPU, by contrast, is a more modest contributor. The RTX 4070 Mobile holds a 73rd percentile position among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 27435. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT (exactly even at 0% delta), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 (0.5% ahead), the NVIDIA RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell (1.1% behind), and the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 20 (1.5% ahead). The GPU's rank is respectable, but it does not boost the combo the way the CPU does.

The combination's overall rank of 1993 reflects a balance where the processor's strength compensates for the graphics card's mid-pack standing. In Fivem, a game that can be sensitive to both CPU-side scripting and GPU-side rendering, this pairing lands in a workable zone — not top-tier, but far from the bottom.

GPU Role

The RTX 4070 Mobile brings 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 256.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is a defining constraint for Fivem at higher resolutions. The GPU's base clock runs at 1395 MHz with a boost of 1695 MHz, and the memory operates at 2000 MHz with 16 Gbps effective speed. These figures translate into a pixel rate of 81.36 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 244.1 GTexel/s.

The GPU's architectural credentials are solid: 4608 shading units, 144 TMUs, 48 ROPs, 36 RT cores, and 144 tensor cores. It supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, which covers Fivem's modern rendering paths. The FP32 throughput of 15.62 TFLOPS (with FP16 at the same 1:1 rate) indicates balanced compute that handles both rasterization and light compute workloads.

In Fivem specifically, the GPU's role becomes more pronounced as resolution climbs. The data shows the RTX 4070 Mobile manages a 44 FPS average at 4K High settings, which is playable but not smooth. At 4K Low, the average jumps to 69 FPS, showing that the GPU can stretch when settings are relaxed. The 8 GB VRAM capacity is adequate for Fivem's texture loads at 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K with Ultra settings, the memory bus width of 128 bits becomes a bottleneck. The 34 FPS average at 4K Ultra is a clear signal that this GPU is not designed for maxed-out 4K in this game.

The GPU's benchmark profile reinforces this view. Its Passmark G3D score of 19587 and Geekbench OpenCL score of 109197 place it in a competitive mobile tier, but the nearest rival comparisons — particularly the 0% delta with the RX 6700 XT — show it trades blows with desktop parts from a previous generation. The GPU compute score of 8399 is modest, suggesting that Fivem's compute-heavy effects will not see exceptional acceleration.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX is a 14-core, 14-thread processor based on the Arrow Lake-HX architecture, built on a 3 nm process by TSMC. It runs at a base clock of 2.90 GHz and boosts to 5.10 GHz, with a TDP of 55 W. The cache hierarchy includes 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support is DDR5 via a dual-channel bus, yielding 102.4 GB/s of bandwidth.

This CPU's benchmark results are strong across the board. In Cinebench R23, it scores 34731 multi-core and 4903 single-core. Cinebench R20 shows 14587 multi-core and 2059 single-core. Passmark multithread hits 40849, with single-thread at 4683. The data compression score of 426417 and encryption score of 32697 indicate robust integer performance, while floating-point math reaches 129819. These numbers place the 235HX in the 91st percentile of all CPUs, with its nearest rivals being enterprise and high-end desktop parts — a remarkable position for a mobile chip.

For Fivem, the CPU's multi-core strength is particularly relevant. Fivem's multiplayer framework involves significant server-side simulation, entity management, and script execution, all of which benefit from the 14 physical cores. The 14-thread count (with no hyperthreading) means each core is dedicated, which can reduce scheduling overhead in heavily threaded workloads. The 5.10 GHz boost clock ensures that single-threaded tasks — like frame pacing and input handling — remain responsive.

The CPU's Passmark physics score of 2550 and find prime numbers score of 361 show solid computational throughput, though these are not directly tied to Fivem's rendering. The extended instructions score of 34808 indicates good SIMD capability, which helps with modern game code that uses AVX-512 or similar instruction sets. Overall, the 235HX provides a strong foundation for Fivem, minimizing CPU-side bottlenecks that could otherwise limit frame rates.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data reveals a clear scaling pattern across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the combo starts strong: Low settings produce 189 FPS average, Medium delivers 149 FPS (with a min of 127 and max of 171), High reaches 119 FPS, and Ultra drops to 92 FPS. This resolution is where the combo shines, offering smooth performance even at Ultra.

At 2560x1440, the numbers step down predictably. Low settings yield 124 FPS average, Medium drops to 98 FPS (min 83, max 113), High comes in at 78 FPS, and Ultra falls to 61 FPS. The 1440p results show the GPU starting to feel the load, but playable frame rates persist across all settings — Ultra remains above 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the performance cliff becomes evident. Low settings produce 69 FPS average, Medium drops to 54 FPS (min 46, max 63), High falls to 44 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 34 FPS. The 4K results clearly indicate that this combo is not suited for 4K gaming in Fivem beyond Low settings, and even then, the 69 FPS average is modest.

The scaling efficiency is worth noting. From 1080p Low to 4K Low, the frame rate drops from 189 to 69 FPS — a 63.5% reduction. From 1080p Ultra to 4K Ultra, the drop is from 92 to 34 FPS — a 63% reduction. This consistent scaling suggests that the bottleneck shifts uniformly with resolution, likely due to the GPU's memory bandwidth and shading capacity. The Medium settings at each resolution show the most complete data (with min and max values), revealing a consistent pattern: 149 FPS at 1080p, 98 FPS at 1440p, and 54 FPS at 4K.

FAQ

Q: Is this combo capable of 60 FPS at 1080p Ultra in Fivem?

A: Yes. The measured data shows 92 FPS average at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, comfortably exceeding the 60 FPS target.

Q: What is the best resolution to run this combo at for a smooth experience?

A: At 2560x1440, the combo delivers 78 FPS on High settings and 61 FPS on Ultra, making 1440p a viable option. For higher frame rates, 1080p is the safer choice, with 119 FPS on High and 149 FPS on Medium.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals in benchmark scores?

A: The RTX 4070 Mobile has an average benchmark score of 27435, which is exactly even with the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT (0% delta), 0.5% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090, 1.1% ahead of the NVIDIA RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell, and 1.5% behind the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 20.

Q: What is the CPU's percentile ranking and how does it compare to rivals?

A: The Core Ultra 5 235HX sits in the 91st percentile of all CPUs with an average score of 52073. It is 0.1% behind the AMD EPYC 8124P, 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X, 0.4% behind the Intel Core i7-14700, and 0.7% behind the Intel Core i9-13900F.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Fivem?

A: At 4K, the combo manages 69 FPS on Low settings but drops to 54 FPS on Medium, 44 FPS on High, and 34 FPS on Ultra. For 4K, Low settings are the only option that maintains playable frame rates.

Q: How does the GPU's memory configuration affect Fivem performance?

A: The 8 GB VRAM on a 128-bit bus with 256.0 GB/s bandwidth is adequate for 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K, the bandwidth becomes a limiting factor. The consistent drop from 92 FPS at 1080p Ultra to 34 FPS at 4K Ultra reflects this constraint.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data points to a clear best-case scenario for this combo. At 1920x1080, the Medium preset delivers 149 FPS average with a minimum of 127 FPS, providing a large margin above the 60 FPS threshold while maintaining visual quality. The High preset at 119 FPS is also excellent, but Medium offers a 25% frame rate increase with only a modest visual downgrade. For competitive play or high-refresh displays, Low at 189 FPS is the standout choice.

At 2560x1440, the High preset at 78 FPS is the sweet spot — it maintains smooth gameplay while offering better visual fidelity than Medium at 98 FPS, which is still excellent. Ultra at 61 FPS is borderline, but the near-60 FPS average makes it risky for demanding scenes. For a balanced experience at 1440p, High is recommended.

At 3840x2160, the only viable option is Low settings at 69 FPS. Medium at 54 FPS dips below the 60 FPS threshold, and High at 44 FPS or Ultra at 34 FPS are not recommended for sustained play. If 4K is a priority, the user should accept Low settings or consider reducing the resolution.

Across all resolutions, the Medium preset shows the most consistent frame pacing, with narrow min-to-max ranges (e.g., 127-171 at 1080p, 83-113 at 1440p, 46-63 at 4K). This consistency suggests Medium avoids the worst frame-time spikes that can occur at High or Ultra. For the best overall experience, Medium at 1440p (98 FPS) or High at 1080p (119 FPS) offers the strongest combination of visual quality and performance headroom.