Fivem

The pairing of the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti is a study in extremes, pitting a modern 14-core desktop processor against a legacy 4 GB graphics card. In Fivem, the benchmark results are unambiguous: this is a configuration where the GPU is the overwhelming bottleneck across every resolution and settings preset. The data shows a system that can produce playable frame rates only at 1080p with reduced graphical fidelity, and the performance ceiling is strictly defined by the aging graphics hardware.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a steep and predictable performance cliff as resolution increases, confirming that the GTX 1050 Ti is the limiting component. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 62 FPS, which is the highest score recorded for this pairing. Moving to 1440p at the same Low preset drops the average to 41 FPS, a reduction of 21 FPS (approximately 34%). At 4K, the Low preset yields just 22 FPS, which is a 64.5% drop from the 1080p Low result. This scaling pattern is characteristic of a GPU that is running out of pixel throughput and memory bandwidth.

The trend across settings is equally telling. At 1080p, the average frame rate falls from 62 FPS at Low to 49 FPS at Medium, then 39 FPS at High, and finally to 30 FPS at Ultra. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 32 FPS, showing that even at the lowest resolution, the graphics card is heavily taxed by increased visual complexity. At 1440p, the spread is from 41 FPS (Low) down to 20 FPS (Ultra), and at 4K, the range narrows to just 11 FPS (Ultra) up to 22 FPS (Low). The narrowing range at higher resolutions indicates that the GPU is saturated to the point where settings adjustments have diminishing returns.

The data suggests that the Core Ultra 5 245 is not the constraint in this scenario. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see smaller frame rate differences between 1080p and 1440p, as the CPU workload would remain similar. Instead, the halving of performance from 1080p to 4K at Low settings (62 FPS to 22 FPS) points directly at the 4 GB VRAM buffer and the 112.1 GB/s memory bandwidth of the GTX 1050 Ti being overwhelmed by the increased pixel count. The 128-bit memory bus and GDDR5 memory are simply insufficient for 4K workloads in a modern multiplayer title like Fivem.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the benchmark database, this specific CPU-GPU combination ranks 2962 out of 3005 tested combos for Fivem. This places it in the bottom 1.5% of all configurations, a position that reflects the severe imbalance between the processor's capability and the graphics card's age. The percentile ranking for the GPU alone is 25th, meaning it performs better than only a quarter of all GPUs in the database. In contrast, the CPU sits in the 90th percentile, demonstrating that the processor is a top-tier component while the GPU is a bottom-tier one.

The combo's rank is dragged down almost entirely by the GPU. The nearest rivals for the GTX 1050 Ti include the AMD Radeon R5 M330 (with an average score 0.6% higher) and the NVIDIA Quadro K2100M (1% higher), while the AMD Radeon Vega 3 is 1.8% slower. These are all entry-level or mobile-oriented parts, confirming that the GTX 1050 Ti is at the very bottom of the desktop GPU hierarchy. The CPU, by contrast, sits near the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G (0.4% faster) and the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 (0.5% faster), indicating that its compute potential is being almost entirely wasted in this pairing.

The measured results in Fivem are consistent with this ranking. The highest average FPS recorded is 62 at 1080p Low, which is barely acceptable for smooth gameplay. The fact that the combo ranks so low despite having a 90th-percentile CPU underscores the fundamental mismatch. It is a case where the processor is capable of feeding the GPU far more frames than the graphics card can render, making the entire system's performance dependent on the slowest link. The data indicates that this combo is only suitable for low-resolution, low-detail gaming.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti is the primary performance limiter in this system. Its specifications—4 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 128-bit bus with 112.1 GB/s bandwidth—are the defining constraints for Fivem. The GPU's 768 shading units and 32 ROPs provide a peak pixel rate of 44.54 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 66.82 GTexel/s, but these figures are insufficient for modern multiplayer environments with many dynamic objects and effects. The 2.138 TFLOPS of FP32 compute power is a fraction of what current mid-range GPUs offer, and the benchmark scores reflect this.

The GPU's benchmark results show a very low standing. Its PassMark G3D score is 6340, and its average benchmark score is 4193, placing it in the 25th percentile of all GPUs. DirectX 12 performance is particularly weak, with a PassMark score of just 26, while DirectX 11 scores 45. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 305 is indicative of a card that struggles with modern API workloads. The GPU's memory clock is 1752 MHz (7 Gbps effective), and its base clock is 1291 MHz with a boost of 1392 MHz, but these clock speeds cannot compensate for the lack of memory capacity and bandwidth.

In Fivem, the 4 GB VRAM capacity is likely a critical issue. At 4K resolution, the measured average FPS drops to 11 at Ultra settings and only reaches 22 at Low, suggesting that the card is unable to hold the necessary textures and frame buffers for smooth operation. The game's multiplayer nature, with many player models and vehicles, likely requires more than 4 GB of memory. The data shows that even at 1080p Ultra, the average FPS is just 30, indicating that the GPU is maxed out and cannot maintain playable frame rates under heavy load. The card's end-of-life production status, released in 2016, is clearly reflected in its inability to handle a game from 2017 under modern load conditions.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the only viable settings for a playable experience with this combo are at 1080p with the Low preset. This configuration yields an average of 62 FPS, which is the only result that exceeds the 60 FPS threshold commonly desired for smooth gameplay. The 1080p Medium preset drops to 49 FPS, which is still playable but may exhibit noticeable stutter in busy multiplayer areas. The 1080p High preset at 39 FPS and Ultra at 30 FPS are borderline, with the latter being marginal for first-person action.

At 1440p, the best result is 41 FPS at Low settings, which is below the ideal smoothness threshold. The Medium preset at 1440p yields 32 FPS with a minimum of 27 FPS and maximum of 37 FPS, indicating inconsistent frame pacing. High and Ultra at 1440p are not recommended, as they drop to 26 FPS and 20 FPS respectively. At 4K, all settings are unplayable, with the highest average being 22 FPS at Low. The Ultra preset at 4K produces just 11 FPS, which is a slideshow.

The data suggests that for the best balance of visual quality and performance, users should run Fivem at 1080p with the Medium preset. This provides a 49 FPS average with a minimum of 41 FPS and maximum of 56 FPS, offering a smoother experience than High or Ultra while still providing better visuals than Low. The 41 FPS minimum is above the threshold where frame drops become jarring. Users prioritizing frame rate above all else should select Low at 1080p for the 62 FPS average, but the visual compromise is significant. Any resolution above 1080p should be avoided, as the GPU cannot maintain adequate performance.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings for this combo in Fivem?

A: The measured data shows that 1080p with Low settings produces the highest average FPS at 62. For a better visual experience, 1080p Medium is recommended, yielding a 49 FPS average with 41 FPS minimums. Resolutions above 1080p result in averages below 41 FPS even at Low settings.

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

A: No. The highest average FPS at 4K is 22 with Low settings, and the Ultra preset drops to 11 FPS. The GTX 1050 Ti's 4 GB VRAM and 112.1 GB/s memory bandwidth are insufficient for 4K workloads.

Q: How does the GTX 1050 Ti rank compared to other GPUs?

A: The GPU is in the 25th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 4193. Its nearest rival is the AMD Radeon R5 M330, which scores 0.6% higher, and the AMD Radeon Vega 3, which is 1.8% slower.

Q: Is the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 CPU a bottleneck in this configuration?

A: No. The CPU ranks in the 90th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 48995. The data shows that performance scales heavily with resolution, indicating the GPU is the limiting factor, not the 14-core processor.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: The average FPS drops from 62 at Low to 30 at Ultra, a reduction of 32 FPS (approximately 52%). This indicates that the GPU is heavily taxed by increased graphical effects and texture quality.

Q: What is the combo's ranking among all tested combinations?

A: The combo ranks 2962 out of 3005 tested combos for Fivem, placing it in the bottom 1.5% of all configurations. This low rank is due entirely to the GPU's performance, as the CPU is a high-end part.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 is a modern 14-core, 14-thread processor based on the Arrow Lake architecture, built on a 3 nm process node by TSMC. It features a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The CPU has 24 MB of shared L3 cache and supports DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus providing 102.4 GB/s of bandwidth. Its benchmark scores are impressive, including a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32924 and a single-core score of 4648, placing it in the 90th percentile of all CPUs.

In this Fivem configuration, the CPU's capabilities are largely underutilized. The processor's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G (0.4% faster) and the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 (0.5% faster), showing that it competes with top-tier desktop processors. The CPU's PassMark multithread score of 38706 and single-thread score of 4394 demonstrate its ability to handle complex game logic and physics calculations. However, the measured FPS data shows that the system's performance is capped by the GPU, as evidenced by the dramatic frame rate drops when resolution increases.

The Core Ultra 5 245's high single-thread performance is critical for Fivem, which is a multiplayer mod that relies heavily on CPU-bound game logic and network code. However, the GTX 1050 Ti cannot keep up with the frames the CPU can generate. The data indicates that at 1080p Low, the CPU is likely feeding the GPU as fast as it can render, resulting in 62 FPS. At higher resolutions, the GPU becomes the sole bottleneck, and the CPU's role diminishes further. The 14 cores and 14 threads provide ample headroom for background tasks and game server communication, but they cannot overcome the fundamental limitation of the 4 GB graphics card.