Fivem

Fivem is a multiplayer modification platform that extends the capabilities of Grand Theft Auto V, and the performance data for the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 provides a specific look at how this combination handles the game's unique demands. The measured frame rates show a system that is very capable at standard high-refresh-rate resolutions, but which begins to show its limitations as the resolution increases. This analysis will break down the benchmark results for this specific CPU and GPU pairing, examining how each component contributes to the final experience across different settings and resolutions.

FAQ

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

A: Based on the measured data, 1920x1080 is the optimal resolution, with the combo achieving an average of 189 FPS on Low settings and 149 FPS on Medium settings. At 2560x1440, the average frame rate drops significantly, with the Low preset producing 124 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 4060's VRAM capacity affect performance at higher resolutions?

A: The RTX 4060 has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. The data shows a substantial performance drop at 3840x2160, where the High preset averages 44 FPS, compared to 78 FPS at 2560x1440. This suggests that the higher memory pressure and pixel count at 4K are taxing the GPU's resources.

Q: What is the best settings preset for a smooth experience at 2560x1440?

A: The Medium preset at 2560x1440 provides a balanced experience, with an average of 98 FPS and a minimum of 83 FPS. This is the highest settings tier that maintains an average above 90 FPS, making it the recommended choice for this resolution.

Q: Is the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 a bottleneck for the RTX 4060 in this game?

A: The performance scaling from 1080p to 1440p is nearly linear for the Low preset (189 to 124 FPS), and the drop from 1440p to 4K is steep. This pattern indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions, while the CPU provides sufficient headroom at 1080p.

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

A: The combo ranks 1579 out of 3005 tested combinations, placing it in the 47th percentile. This indicates it provides a mid-tier performance level for Fivem when compared to the broader database of tested hardware pairings.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for the Medium settings preset?

A: The data includes minimum FPS values for the Medium preset at all three resolutions. At 1920x1080, the minimum is 127 FPS; at 2560x1440, it is 83 FPS; and at 3840x2160, it is 46 FPS.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is the primary driver of frame rates in Fivem, and the measured data shows a clear correlation between its workload and performance. The GPU's memory configuration includes 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s. This memory subsystem is a critical factor at higher resolutions, where the demand for texture data and frame buffer capacity increases. The benchmark results show that the GPU's performance degrades significantly as resolution increases, which is a typical sign of memory bandwidth and capacity constraints.

The RTX 4060 has a base clock of 1830 MHz and a boost clock of 2460 MHz. The boost clock is crucial for achieving the frame rates seen in the data, as it allows the GPU to operate at its highest performance level under load. The GPU's 3072 shading units and 96 texture mapping units are responsible for the bulk of the rendering work, and these are the components that are being pushed to their limits when the resolution increases. The fact that the High preset at 4K only manages 44 FPS, while the Low preset at the same resolution achieves 69 FPS, shows how sensitive the GPU is to the rendering load. The Low preset reduces the amount of work the shading units have to do, leading to a significant performance gain.

The RTX 4060's position in the market is reflected in its benchmark scores, with a Passmark G3D score of 19545, which places it in the 61st percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon HD 7790 and the AMD Radeon 780M, which have average scores that are only 0.2% and 0.3% different, respectively. This shows that the RTX 4060 is a solid mid-range performer, but it is not a high-end part. In Fivem, this translates to excellent performance at 1080p and 1440p, but the GPU becomes the clear limiting factor at 4K, where the average frame rates fall below the 60 FPS threshold for the High and Ultra settings.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance on which settings preset offers the best experience for this hardware combination. At 1920x1080, the Medium preset is the sweet spot, delivering an average of 149 FPS with a minimum of 127 FPS. This provides a comfortable margin above the 144 Hz refresh rate that many monitors support, ensuring a smooth and responsive experience. While the Low preset offers a higher average of 189 FPS, the Medium preset likely provides a better visual experience without sacrificing the high frame rate that competitive multiplayer games like Fivem benefit from. The High preset at 1080p still achieves a very playable 119 FPS, but the Medium preset offers a better balance of visual quality and performance headroom.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset is again the recommended choice, with an average of 98 FPS and a minimum of 83 FPS. This is the highest preset that maintains an average above 90 FPS, which is important for a smooth experience on a 1440p monitor. The High preset drops to 78 FPS, which is still playable but leaves less margin for frame time spikes. The Low preset at 1440p produces 124 FPS, but the visual compromise may be too significant for many users. For a competitive multiplayer environment, the Medium preset at 1440p offers the best combination of performance and visual fidelity.

At 3840x2160, the data shows that this hardware combo is not well-suited for high settings. The Low preset achieves an average of 69 FPS, which is the only preset that reaches playable frame rates. The Medium preset drops to 54 FPS, and the High and Ultra presets fall to 44 FPS and 34 FPS respectively. For 4K gaming, the Low preset is the only viable option, and even then, the average frame rate is below the 75 Hz refresh rate that some monitors offer. The performance data suggests that users with a 4K monitor should either lower their resolution to 1440p or be prepared to use the Low settings preset for a playable experience.

How This Combo Ranks

In the comprehensive database of tested hardware combinations, the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 pairing holds the 1579th position out of 3005 total combinations. This ranking places it almost exactly in the middle of all tested systems, indicating a balanced but not exceptional performance profile for Fivem. The rank suggests that while this combo can handle the game well at lower resolutions, there are many other hardware pairings that can achieve higher frame rates or better performance at higher resolutions.

This mid-pack ranking is consistent with the individual component performance. The CPU, Intel Core Ultra 5 245, has an average benchmark score of 48995, which places it in the 90th percentile of all CPUs. This is a strong showing, with its nearest rival being the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G, which has a score that is only 0.4% higher. The GPU, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, has an average benchmark score of 17639, which places it in the 61st percentile of all GPUs. The combination of a high-end CPU with a mid-range GPU means that the overall system performance is often limited by the GPU, especially in graphically intensive scenarios like high-resolution gaming.

The ranking data shows that this combo is not the best for Fivem, but it is also not the worst. The 47th percentile ranking means that roughly half of the tested systems perform better, and half perform worse. For a user with a 1080p monitor, this combo is likely to provide an excellent experience, as the frame rates are well above the refresh rate of most monitors. However, for a user with a 4K monitor, this combo will be a disappointment, as the frame rates will be too low for a smooth experience. The ranking reflects this duality, placing the combo in the middle of the pack.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 is a 14-core, 14-thread processor from the Core Ultra Series 2, based on the Arrow Lake architecture. It has a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, which are key specifications for gaming performance. In Fivem, a game that can be heavily dependent on single-thread performance for game logic and physics, the CPU's high boost clock is crucial for maintaining high frame rates. The CPU's performance in synthetic benchmarks supports this, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4648, which is a strong result.

The CPU's 14 cores and 14 threads, while not as many as some higher-end processors, are more than sufficient for Fivem. The game is not known for heavily scaling across many cores, so the high single-thread performance is more important than the core count. The CPU's 24 MB of shared L3 cache is also beneficial, as it provides a large pool of fast memory for frequently accessed data. The CPU's memory support for DDR5 with a dual-channel bus and 102.4 GB/s bandwidth ensures that the system memory is not a bottleneck for the CPU.

The benchmark results for the CPU show that it is a very capable processor, with a Passmark multithread score of 38706 and a Passmark single-thread score of 4394. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 7900, has an average benchmark score that is only 0.5% lower, showing that the Ultra 5 245 is competitive with higher-end CPUs from the previous generation. In the context of Fivem, the CPU provides ample performance to feed the RTX 4060, especially at 1080p and 1440p. The data shows that the CPU is not the primary bottleneck in this system, as frame rates scale with resolution in a way that is consistent with GPU limitations.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a detailed look at how this hardware combination performs across all tested settings and resolutions. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are consistently high. The Low preset delivers an average of 189 FPS, the Medium preset delivers 149 FPS with a minimum of 127 FPS, the High preset delivers 119 FPS, and the Ultra preset delivers 92 FPS. This shows that the system is more than capable of handling the game at 1080p, with even the Ultra preset providing a comfortable frame rate.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates begin to drop, but they remain very playable. The Low preset delivers an average of 124 FPS, the Medium preset delivers 98 FPS with a minimum of 83 FPS, the High preset delivers 78 FPS, and the Ultra preset delivers 61 FPS. The Medium preset at 1440p is the first point where the minimum FPS drops below 90, which is important for users with high-refresh-rate monitors. The High and Ultra presets at 1440p are still playable, but they are getting closer to the edge of the performance envelope.

At 3840x2160, the performance drops significantly, and the system struggles to maintain playable frame rates. The Low preset delivers an average of 69 FPS, the Medium preset delivers 54 FPS with a minimum of 46 FPS, the High preset delivers 44 FPS, and the Ultra preset delivers 34 FPS. This data clearly shows that the RTX 4060's 8 GB of VRAM and 128-bit memory bus are not sufficient for high-fidelity gaming at 4K. The Low preset is the only one that approaches a playable frame rate, and even then, the average is below the 75 Hz refresh rate that some monitors support. The frame rate drops from 1080p to 4K are steep, indicating that the GPU is the primary limiting factor.

Resolution Scaling

The scaling of frame rates as resolution increases reveals the bottleneck characteristics of this system. From 1920x1080 to 2560x1440, the average frame rate for the Low preset drops from 189 FPS to 124 FPS, a decrease of 34%. For the Medium preset, the drop is from 149 FPS to 98 FPS, a decrease of 34%. This consistent percentage drop is a classic sign of a GPU-bound scenario, where the rendering work is scaling with the pixel count. The CPU is able to keep up with the increased GPU workload, so the frame rate is directly proportional to the number of pixels being rendered.

From 2560x1440 to 3840x2160, the drop becomes more severe. For the Low preset, the frame rate drops from 124 FPS to 69 FPS, a decrease of 44%. For the Medium preset, the drop is from 98 FPS to 54 FPS, a decrease of 45%. This steeper drop indicates that the GPU is not just limited by the raw pixel count, but also by the memory bandwidth and capacity. At 4K, the 8 GB of VRAM is likely being fully utilized, and the 272.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth is not sufficient to feed the GPU's shading units at the same rate as at lower resolutions.

This scaling pattern confirms that the GPU is the limiting component in this system. The CPU, Intel Core Ultra 5 245, is a strong performer that can easily handle the game's logic at any resolution. The data shows that the GPU's performance is the primary factor determining the final frame rate, and as the resolution increases, the GPU's limitations become more pronounced. For users who want to play at 4K, a more powerful GPU with more VRAM and higher memory bandwidth would be necessary. For 1080p and 1440p gaming, the RTX 4060 provides a strong experience, with the CPU providing ample headroom to prevent any CPU-related bottlenecks.