Fivem

Fivem, a multiplayer modification framework built on Grand Theft Auto V, presents a unique performance profile where server-side scripts and world streaming often interact with client hardware differently than in standard benchmarks. This analysis examines the measured performance of the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060, using only the provided data to understand how this specific combination handles the game’s demands across resolutions and settings.

The dataset shows a clear progression of average frame rates as resolution decreases, but the relationship is not linear. At 4K (3840x2160) with High settings, the combo produces 33 FPS. Dropping to 1440p (2560x1440) at the same settings yields 60 FPS, a substantial 81.8% improvement, while 1080p (1920x1080) reaches 92 FPS, another 53.3% jump from the 1440p result. This pattern suggests that the GPU is the primary constraint at higher resolutions, as the frame rate scales almost proportionally with the pixel count reduction.

Resolution Scaling

The scaling behavior across all settings reveals a consistent theme: the RTX 2060 becomes the limiting factor as resolution increases, while the CPU’s role diminishes. For instance, at Low settings, the average frame rate moves from 53 FPS at 4K to 96 FPS at 1440p, and finally to 145 FPS at 1080p. The jump from 4K to 1440p represents an 81.1% increase, and from 1440p to 1080p a 51.0% increase. This near-linear scaling with pixel count indicates that the GPU’s fill rate and memory bandwidth are the bottlenecks, not the processor.

At Medium settings, the data includes minimum and maximum frame rates, offering additional insight. At 4K Medium, the average is 42 FPS with a minimum of 36 and maximum of 48. Moving to 1440p Medium, the average rises to 75 FPS, with a minimum of 64 and maximum of 87. At 1080p Medium, the average reaches 115 FPS, with a minimum of 97 and maximum of 132. The minimum-to-maximum spread widens as resolution drops, from a 12 FPS range at 4K to a 35 FPS range at 1080p. This widening variance at lower resolutions suggests that frame pacing becomes less consistent when the GPU is less burdened, potentially exposing CPU or memory latency issues in certain scenes.

Ultra settings exhibit the steepest performance cliff. At 4K Ultra, the combo manages only 26 FPS, which is borderline unplayable. At 1440p Ultra, it climbs to 47 FPS, a 80.8% increase, and at 1080p Ultra, it reaches 71 FPS, a 51.1% increase from 1440p. The pattern here mirrors the other settings, but the absolute numbers are lower across the board. The data suggests that Ultra presets in Fivem impose a heavy load that the RTX 2060’s 6 GB VRAM and Turing architecture cannot comfortably sustain at higher resolutions, with 4K Ultra being particularly demanding.

The resolution scaling data indicates that the GPU is the dominant limiting component at 4K, where even Low settings only produce 53 FPS. At 1080p, however, the frame rates become high enough that the CPU’s performance in handling Fivem’s multiplayer logic and script-heavy environments likely starts to matter more, though the measured averages remain GPU-bound. The transition point appears to be around 1440p, where the system balances both components’ capabilities.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is built on the Turing architecture with a TU106 chip, featuring 1920 shading units and 48 ROPs. Its memory configuration includes 6 GB of GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus, providing 336.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The boost clock is listed at 1680 MHz, with a base clock of 1365 MHz. These specifications place the GPU in the 58th percentile for all GPUs based on average benchmark scores, with a PassMark G3D score of 14111.

In Fivem, the GPU’s role is particularly pronounced due to the game’s heavy reliance on draw calls and texture streaming, especially in multiplayer servers with custom assets. The 6 GB VRAM capacity is a critical factor. At 4K Ultra settings, the average frame rate drops to 26 FPS, which aligns with the expectation that the VRAM buffer is being exceeded, forcing texture paging and reducing performance. The measured data supports this: the gap between Low (53 FPS) and Ultra (26 FPS) at 4K is a 50.9% reduction, while at 1080p, the same settings gap is 51.0% (145 FPS to 71 FPS). This consistent percentage drop suggests that the settings preset, not resolution, dictates the VRAM pressure relative to the GPU’s compute capabilities.

The RTX 2060’s nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580, with a negligible 0% deltaPct, and the AMD Radeon 680M, also at 0.1% deltaPct. This indicates that the RTX 2060 sits in a performance tier where its Turing-specific features, such as 30 RT cores and 240 tensor cores, do not translate into significant advantages in Fivem, which is primarily a rasterization-heavy workload. The GPU’s PassMark DirectX 11 score of 110 and DirectX 12 score of 53 suggest that its API performance is moderate, but in practice, Fivem’s engine often runs on DirectX 11, where the card’s texture rate of 201.6 GTexel/s and pixel rate of 80.64 GPixel/s are the relevant metrics.

The GPU’s end-of-life production status and its release date of 2019-01-06 mean it is a mature product, and its performance in Fivem reflects its age relative to newer architectures. The data shows that for smooth 60 FPS gameplay, the RTX 2060 requires either 1440p at High settings (60 FPS) or 1080p at High settings (92 FPS). At 4K, the card cannot maintain 60 FPS even at Low settings, achieving only 53 FPS. This makes the GPU the definitive bottleneck at 4K, where the CPU’s potential is underutilized.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 ranks 2345 out of 3005 tested combos in Fivem, placing it in the 78th percentile of all configurations. This ranking reflects the GPU’s age and the CPU’s relatively higher performance class. The Core Ultra 5 245 is a newer processor, released on 2025-01-06, but its pairing with the RTX 2060 creates an imbalance where the CPU is often waiting on the GPU, especially at higher resolutions.

Compared to the CPU’s standalone performance, which sits in the 90th percentile among all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 48995, the combo’s rank in Fivem is lower, indicating that the GPU holds the system back in this specific game. The CPU’s nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G (deltaPct -0.4%), AMD Ryzen 9 7900 (-0.5%), and Intel Core i5-14600K (0.8%), all of which are within 1% of the Core Ultra 5 245’s average score. This suggests that the CPU is well-matched with other mid-to-high-end processors, but the RTX 2060’s 58th percentile GPU ranking drags the overall combo down.

The GPU’s nearest rivals, including the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM (deltaPct 0.6%) and AMD Radeon RX 7600 (0.8%), show that the RTX 2060 is at the lower end of modern GPU performance. In Fivem, this means the combo ranks lower than many systems with newer mid-range GPUs, despite the CPU’s strong single-threaded capabilities. The ranking data suggests that for Fivem, which can be CPU-intensive in populated servers, the Core Ultra 5 245 provides a solid foundation, but the RTX 2060 limits the overall experience to lower resolutions or reduced settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 4K (3840x2160), the measured average frame rates are as follows: Low settings produce 53 FPS, Medium produces 42 FPS with a minimum of 36 and maximum of 48, High produces 33 FPS, and Ultra produces 26 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra is 27 FPS, or a 50.9% drop. This resolution is clearly beyond the RTX 2060’s comfort zone, as even the lowest settings fail to reach 60 FPS.

At 1440p (2560x1440), the performance becomes more usable: Low settings achieve 96 FPS, Medium reaches 75 FPS with a minimum of 64 and maximum of 87, High hits 60 FPS, and Ultra drops to 47 FPS. The Low-to-Ultra spread is 49 FPS, representing a 51.0% reduction. The 60 FPS average at High settings is a notable milestone, indicating that this resolution/settings combination is the sweet spot for achieving standard refresh rate gaming.

At 1080p (1920x1080), the frame rates are the highest: Low settings produce 145 FPS, Medium reaches 115 FPS with a minimum of 97 and maximum of 132, High achieves 92 FPS, and Ultra manages 71 FPS. The Low-to-Ultra spread is 74 FPS, or a 51.0% drop. All settings at 1080p exceed 60 FPS, with Ultra almost reaching 72 FPS, suggesting that this resolution is where the combo performs best, offering headroom for high-refresh-rate monitors at lower settings.

The data also shows that the minimum frame rates at Medium settings scale proportionally with the averages: 36 FPS at 4K, 64 FPS at 1440p, and 97 FPS at 1080p. This consistency indicates that the frame time variance is relatively stable across resolutions, with the GPU’s workload being the primary driver of performance changes.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For 1080p gaming, the Ultra preset at 71 FPS is the best choice for visual fidelity while maintaining a frame rate above 60 FPS. This provides a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold, ensuring smooth gameplay in most Fivem scenarios. If higher refresh rates are preferred, the High preset at 92 FPS or Medium at 115 FPS offer significant improvements, with the latter providing a 62.0% increase over Ultra while sacrificing some visual quality.

For 1440p, the High preset at 60 FPS is the most balanced option, delivering exactly the standard 60 FPS target. The Medium preset at 75 FPS offers a 25.0% improvement over High and is recommended for users who prioritize smoothness over visual details. The Ultra preset at 47 FPS falls below 60 FPS and may result in noticeable stuttering in fast-paced multiplayer interactions, so it is not recommended unless visual quality is paramount and the user can tolerate lower frame rates.

At 4K, no settings preset achieves 60 FPS. The Low preset at 53 FPS is the highest achievable average, but it is still below the standard target and may feel inconsistent. The Medium preset at 42 FPS is the only one with measured minimum data (36 FPS), indicating potential dips during intense scenes. For a playable 4K experience, the Low preset is the only viable option, but the data suggests that users should consider lowering the resolution to 1440p for a more consistent experience.

The measured rows indicate that the Medium preset consistently provides the best balance between frame rate and visual quality across all resolutions. At 1080p, it offers 115 FPS with a minimum of 97 FPS, ensuring no major drops. At 1440p, it delivers 75 FPS with a minimum of 64 FPS. The presence of minimum FPS data for Medium settings across all resolutions suggests that this preset is well-tested and stable, making it the safest recommendation for users who want a smooth experience without manually tweaking settings.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 is a 14-core, 14-thread processor based on the Arrow Lake architecture, with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. Its cache hierarchy includes 192 KB L1 per core, 3 MB L2 per core, and 24 MB shared L3. The CPU’s benchmark scores are strong, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32924 and a single-core score of 4648, placing it in the 90th percentile among all CPUs.

In Fivem, the CPU’s role is primarily in handling the game’s single-threaded script execution and network communication. The single-core performance, as measured by Cinebench R23 single-core (4648), is crucial for maintaining stable frame rates in multiplayer servers where many entities are processed. The CPU’s PassMark single-thread score of 4394 further confirms its capability in this area. However, the measured FPS data shows that the CPU is not the limiting factor at higher resolutions, where the GPU’s workload dominates.

At 1080p Low settings, the combo achieves 145 FPS, which is high enough that the CPU’s processing of game logic becomes more relevant. The fact that the frame rate does not continue to scale dramatically from 1440p to 1080p (only a 51.0% increase) compared to the 4K to 1440p jump (81.1% increase) suggests that the CPU is beginning to approach its limits at lower resolutions. The CPU’s 14 threads, while not as many as some high-end processors, are sufficient for Fivem’s multi-threaded aspects, but the lack of hyper-threading (14 threads for 14 cores) means each core handles one thread, which is adequate for this workload.

The CPU’s nearest rivals, such as the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 and Intel Core i5-14600K, have similar average benchmark scores (within 1%), indicating that the Core Ultra 5 245 is competitively positioned. In Fivem, this means that the CPU does not hold back the RTX 2060 significantly, except in CPU-bound scenarios like large player counts. The data shows that at 1080p Ultra (71 FPS) and 1440p High (60 FPS), the frame rates are high enough to suggest that the CPU is keeping up with the GPU’s output, though the GPU’s limitations at 4K are the primary concern.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to achieve 60 FPS consistently?

A: The measured data shows that 1440p at High settings produces an average of 60 FPS, while 1080p at Ultra produces 71 FPS. For a guaranteed 60 FPS with visual quality, 1440p High is the minimum, but 1080p Ultra offers more headroom.

Q: Does the RTX 2060’s 6 GB VRAM cause issues at 4K?

A: At 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 26, and even at 4K Low, it only reaches 53 FPS. The VRAM capacity is likely a contributing factor, as the frame rate scales poorly with settings, but the GPU’s compute power is also insufficient for 4K in Fivem.

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

A: The combo ranks 2345 out of 3005 tested combos in Fivem, placing it in the 78th percentile. This is lower than the CPU’s standalone 90th percentile, indicating the GPU is the limiting component.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in Fivem?

A: At 4K and 1440p, the GPU is clearly the bottleneck, as frame rates scale with resolution. At 1080p, the CPU’s role becomes more significant, but the data still shows GPU-bound behavior, with the RTX 2060 limiting performance.

Q: What settings preset offers the best balance of performance and quality?

A: The Medium preset consistently provides the highest frame rates with measured minimums across all resolutions. At 1080p, it achieves 115 FPS with a minimum of 97 FPS, making it the most stable and recommended option.

Q: Can this combo handle 1080p at Ultra settings?

A: Yes, the measured average at 1080p Ultra is 71 FPS, which is above 60 FPS. This is the highest settings preset that maintains a playable frame rate at 1080p, though lower presets offer significantly higher performance.