Fivem

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti combination delivers a solid, playable experience in Fivem across most settings, but it is not a high-end performer. The data shows this pairing sits in the middle of the pack, ranked 1836 out of 3707 tested combos. The CPU is a strong modern part, while the GPU is an older mid-range model, and the benchmark results clearly reflect this balance.

Settings Recommendations

For this specific hardware pairing, the Medium preset offers the best overall experience in Fivem. This is the only settings level where the data includes both minimum and maximum FPS values, indicating it was the most thoroughly validated configuration. At Medium, the combo delivers an average of 155 FPS at 1080p, 102 FPS at 1440p, and 56 FPS at 4K. The minimum recorded FPS at Medium settings is 131 at 1080p and 87 at 1440p, which means the experience remains fluid even during demanding scenes with multiple players.

The High preset is a viable alternative if visual fidelity takes priority. It drops the average to 124 FPS at 1080p and 81 FPS at 1440p, which is still playable. However, the jump from Medium to High costs roughly 31 FPS at 1080p and 21 FPS at 1440p. This is a significant trade-off for what is likely a modest visual improvement in a multiplayer title. The Low preset pushes framerates to 196 FPS at 1080p and 129 FPS at 1440p, which is excellent for competitive play, but it sacrifices too much graphical quality for most users.

The Ultra preset is not recommended for this combination. At 1080p, it produces 96 FPS on average, which is acceptable, but at 1440p it drops to 63 FPS, and at 4K it falls to just 35 FPS. This is a clear sign that the RTX 3060 Ti cannot sustain high frame rates at the maximum settings level. The data suggests that Medium is the sweet spot, providing a high refresh rate experience at 1080p and 1440p while maintaining playable frame rates at 4K.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 is a 14-core, 14-thread processor based on the Arrow Lake architecture, built on a 3 nm process by TSMC. It has a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. This is a modern, capable desktop CPU, and the benchmark results show it performs well relative to its peers. It ranks in the 90th percentile among all CPUs, and its average benchmark score of 48995 places it alongside rivals like the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G and the AMD Ryzen 9 7900, both of which have average scores within 0.5% of this chip. The Intel Core i5-14600K is also a close rival, with a score that is only 0.8% higher.

In Fivem, which is a multiplayer game that often relies on server-side simulation and single-threaded performance, the Core Ultra 5 245’s high boost clock is an asset. The single-core Cinebench R23 score of 4648 and PassMark single-thread score of 4394 indicate strong per-core performance. This is crucial because many game engines, including those handling multiplayer logic, are sensitive to single-thread speed. The multi-core performance is also strong, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32924 and a PassMark multi-thread score of 38706. This suggests the CPU will not bottleneck the GPU in most scenarios, allowing the graphics card to operate at its full potential.

The CPU’s 24 MB of shared L3 cache and support for DDR5 memory with a bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s further contribute to its responsiveness. The data shows that when the settings are lowered to Low at 1080p, the average FPS jumps to 196. This significant increase compared to the High preset’s 124 FPS indicates that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with enough data to reach very high frame rates. The bottleneck at higher settings is more likely to be the GPU, as the frame rate scales with resolution and graphical load.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is an 8 GB GDDR6 graphics card based on the Ampere architecture, built on an 8 nm process by Samsung. It has a base clock of 1410 MHz and a boost clock of 1665 MHz, with a memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. This GPU was released in late 2020 and is now end-of-life, but it still holds up reasonably well in this game. It ranks in the 59th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 16129. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 9060, which is 0.7% faster, and the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT, which is 1.4% faster. The AMD Radeon Pro 5600M is also a close competitor, being 1.4% slower.

In Fivem, the RTX 3060 Ti’s performance is the limiting factor at higher resolutions and settings. The data shows a clear pattern: as resolution increases, average FPS drops. At Medium settings, the card delivers 155 FPS at 1080p, 102 FPS at 1440p, and 56 FPS at 4K. This scaling indicates that the GPU is being pushed harder at higher resolutions, and its 8 GB of VRAM may be a constraint at 4K with higher texture quality. The card’s 256-bit memory bus and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for 1080p and 1440p, but the data suggests they are not sufficient to maintain high frame rates at 4K with more demanding presets.

The GPU’s pixel rate of 133.2 GPixel/s and texture rate of 253.1 GTexel/s are mid-range figures, which align with its performance in the measured FPS. The card’s FP32 performance of 16.20 TFLOPS is respectable, but it is not a high-end compute card. The benchmark results show that at 4K Ultra, the combo only manages 35 FPS, which is unplayable for most users. This reinforces the conclusion that the RTX 3060 Ti is best utilized at 1080p or 1440p, where it can provide high refresh rates at Medium or High settings.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti ranks 1836 out of 3707 tested combos in Fivem. This places it squarely in the middle of the pack, which is expected given the components’ respective positions in the market. The CPU is a strong performer, ranking in the 90th percentile, but the GPU is only in the 59th percentile. This means the overall combo is dragged down by the graphics card’s more modest capabilities.

The data shows that the combo’s rank is a reflection of its balanced performance. It is not a high-end system that would be near the top of the list, nor is it a low-end system that would struggle to run the game. The rank of 1836 suggests that there are many faster combinations, but also many slower ones. For a user with this hardware, the experience is what the measured FPS indicates: solid at 1080p, good at 1440p, and marginal at 4K. The combination is well-suited for a 1080p high-refresh-rate monitor, and it can handle 1440p with some adjustments to settings.

The CPU’s performance relative to its rivals is worth noting. It is nearly identical in score to the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G and the AMD Ryzen 9 7900, with a delta of -0.4% and -0.5% respectively. It is also very close to the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H and the Intel Core i5-14600K. This indicates that the Core Ultra 5 245 is a well-rounded processor that does not significantly bottleneck the GPU in this game. The GPU’s performance is also consistent with its rivals, with the RX 9060 being slightly faster and the RX 5700 XT being slightly slower. This overall balance is why the combo lands where it does in the rankings.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear and predictable trend as resolution increases. At Medium settings, the average FPS drops from 155 at 1080p to 102 at 1440p, a decrease of 53 FPS, and then to 56 at 4K, a further decrease of 46 FPS. This is a typical pattern for a system where the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. The CPU’s performance is less affected by resolution, so the frame rate scaling is mostly determined by the graphics card’s ability to render more pixels.

At Low settings, the difference is more pronounced. The average FPS is 196 at 1080p, 129 at 1440p, and 72 at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 67 FPS, and the drop from 1440p to 4K is 57 FPS. This suggests that even with low graphical demands, the GPU is still the limiting factor, as the CPU is capable of pushing even higher frame rates. The fact that the Low preset at 1080p achieves 196 FPS shows that the Core Ultra 5 245 has headroom, and the RTX 3060 Ti is what prevents the system from hitting even higher numbers.

The scaling pattern indicates that this combo is best suited for 1080p gaming. The 1440p performance is playable, but the frame rates are significantly lower. The 4K performance is only suitable for less demanding settings, such as Low, where it reaches 72 FPS. For a multiplayer game like Fivem, where frame rates can fluctuate based on player count and server load, the data suggests that 1080p is the safest choice for a consistently smooth experience. The gap between 1080p and 4K performance is a direct indicator of the GPU’s limitations.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its best performance. With Low settings, the average FPS is 196, which is excellent for competitive play. Medium settings produce an average of 155 FPS, with a minimum of 131 and a maximum of 178. This is a very smooth and consistent experience. High settings reduce the average to 124 FPS, which is still very playable. Ultra settings drop the average to 96 FPS, which is acceptable but not ideal for fast-paced action.

At 2560x1440, the performance is still good but noticeably lower. Low settings yield an average of 129 FPS. Medium settings produce an average of 102 FPS, with a minimum of 87 and a maximum of 117. This is a solid 1440p experience for most users. High settings bring the average down to 81 FPS, which is playable but not as smooth. Ultra settings drop to an average of 63 FPS, which is on the edge of playability for a game that may have frequent frame drops.

At 3840x2160, the combo struggles to maintain high frame rates. Low settings produce an average of 72 FPS, which is playable. Medium settings drop to an average of 56 FPS, with a minimum of 48 and a maximum of 65. This is a marginal experience, as the minimum FPS may dip below what is comfortable. High settings reduce the average to 45 FPS, and Ultra settings bring it down to 35 FPS. Neither of these is recommended for a smooth experience. The data shows that 4K is not a viable resolution for this combo unless the user is willing to stick to Low settings.