Fivem

Fivem is a multiplayer modification platform that stresses both CPU and GPU depending on the scene, and the data for the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER shows a clear pattern: this combo delivers playable frame rates at 4K, becomes very fast at 1440p, and is exceptionally quick at 1080p, with the CPU taking a more prominent role as resolution drops. The measured results across three resolutions and four quality presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) reveal a system that can handle high-refresh-rate monitors at 1440p without breaking a sweat, while 4K Ultra remains the only setting that dips below a smooth 60 FPS average. This analysis breaks down the scaling behavior, settings recommendations, CPU influence, overall ranking among tested combos, and answers common questions using only the provided measured data.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and consistent across every settings preset, which indicates that the GPU becomes the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions. At Low settings, the average FPS falls from 290 at 1920x1080 to 191 at 2560x1440, and then to 106 at 3840x2160. That is a reduction of roughly 34% when moving from 1080p to 1440p, and another 44% drop when stepping up to 4K. The trend is similar for Medium settings: 229 FPS at 1080p, 151 FPS at 1440p, and 84 FPS at 4K. High settings show 183 FPS at 1080p, 120 FPS at 1440p, and 67 FPS at 4K. Ultra settings are the most demanding, with 142 FPS at 1080p, 93 FPS at 1440p, and just 52 FPS at 4K.

What this scaling tells us is that the RTX 4070 SUPER has enough headroom at 1080p to push very high frame rates, but the pixel count at 4K nearly halves the performance in every preset. The gap between 1440p and 4K is larger than the gap between 1080p and 1440p in absolute FPS terms, which is expected given that 4K has roughly 2.25 times the pixels of 1440p. For example, at Medium settings, the 1440p to 4K drop is 67 FPS (from 151 to 84), while the 1080p to 1440p drop is 78 FPS (from 229 to 151). The relative percentage drops are similar, but the absolute numbers show that 4K is where the GPU starts to struggle.

The limiting component at 4K is clearly the graphics card. Even at Low settings, the 4K average of 106 FPS is only about 37% of the 1080p Low result, which is a massive penalty that cannot be attributed to CPU limitations. At 1080p, the CPU has more influence, as evidenced by the fact that the gap between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p is 148 FPS (290 vs 142), while at 4K that same gap is only 54 FPS (106 vs 52). This suggests that at lower resolutions, the CPU can feed frames fast enough to let the GPU run at very high utilization, but at 4K, the GPU's raw pixel throughput becomes the bottleneck.

For gamers targeting 4K, the data shows that Medium settings (84 FPS) are the highest preset that stays above 60 FPS, while High (67 FPS) is borderline and Ultra (52 FPS) falls below the smoothness threshold. At 1440p, every preset exceeds 90 FPS, with Low hitting 191 FPS and High reaching 120 FPS, making this resolution the sweet spot for high-refresh-rate displays. At 1080p, even Ultra settings deliver 142 FPS, which means the combo is never CPU-bound in a way that hurts playability.

Settings Recommendations

Choosing the right settings depends on your display's refresh rate and resolution, but the measured data provides clear guidance. At 1080p, all four presets are playable, but the jump from Ultra to High saves 41 FPS (from 142 to 183) with a modest visual quality reduction. For competitive play, Low settings at 290 FPS are ideal for maximum responsiveness, but Medium at 229 FPS offers a better balance between image quality and speed. The Ultra preset at 1080p still delivers 142 FPS, so there is no reason to avoid it unless you want to maximize frame rates for a 240Hz or higher monitor.

At 1440p, the recommended preset is High, which averages 120 FPS. This is smooth for most high-refresh monitors and looks significantly better than Medium (151 FPS) or Low (191 FPS). Ultra at 1440p drops to 93 FPS, which is still perfectly playable on a 144Hz display, but High provides a 27 FPS advantage over Ultra with only a slight visual compromise. If you have a 165Hz or 240Hz monitor, Medium at 151 FPS is the best choice to stay close to the refresh ceiling, while Low at 191 FPS is nearly maxing out most 1440p high-refresh panels.

For 4K, the options are more limited. Medium settings at 84 FPS is the only preset that provides a comfortable margin above 60 FPS, making it the recommended choice for smooth gameplay. High at 67 FPS is acceptable if you prefer better visuals and can tolerate occasional dips, but it is close to the 60 FPS line. Ultra at 52 FPS should be avoided unless you are playing slower-paced scenes, as the average is below the standard for smooth motion. Low at 106 FPS is the fastest 4K option, but the visual hit is significant, so Medium is the best trade-off based on the data.

The measured min and max FPS for Medium settings across all resolutions provide additional context. At 1080p Medium, the range is 194 to 263 FPS, which is a tight band that indicates stable performance. At 1440p Medium, the range is 128 to 173 FPS, still consistent. At 4K Medium, the range is 71 to 96 FPS, showing that even the minimum stays above 70 FPS. This consistency suggests that the combo handles Fivem's multiplayer workloads without severe frame-time spikes, at least in the scenes captured by the benchmark.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 is a 14-core, 14-thread processor with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. It belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2 (Arrow Lake) family, built on a 3 nm process, and has a 24 MB shared L3 cache. In synthetic benchmarks, it scores 32924 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 4648 in single-core, with a Passmark multithread score of 38706 and a single-thread score of 4394. These numbers place it in the 90th percentile of all CPUs, meaning it is faster than most desktop processors in general compute tasks.

In Fivem, the CPU's role is most evident at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the average FPS is 290, which is likely near the CPU's maximum frame delivery capability for this game. The fact that dropping from Low to Ultra at 1080p only reduces the average from 290 to 142 FPS (a 51% reduction) shows that the GPU is still the main driver of performance differences between presets, but the CPU is capable of feeding very high frame rates. Compared to the RTX 4070 SUPER's nearest rivals, the CPU holds its own: the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 has an average benchmark score of 48995, which is 0.4% lower than the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G (49196) and 0.5% lower than the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 (49228). It is 0.6% higher than the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H (48698) and 0.8% higher than the Intel Core i5-14600K (48618). These deltas are tiny, so in gaming, you would not notice a difference between these CPUs.

The CPU's 14 cores and 14 threads (no hyperthreading) are sufficient for Fivem, which is a multiplayer mod based on Grand Theft Auto V and tends to be more dependent on single-core performance than many other titles. The single-core Cinebench R23 score of 4648 is strong, and the boost clock of 5.10 GHz helps maintain high frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios. However, the measured FPS at 4K (e.g., 67 FPS on High) is heavily GPU-limited, as the RTX 4070 SUPER's 12 GB GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are being pushed hard. At 1080p, the CPU is less of a bottleneck, but it is still not the limiting factor until you reach Low settings, where 290 FPS suggests the CPU is nearing its ceiling.

The CPU's memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s (DDR5 dual-channel) and PCIe Gen 5 support (20 lanes) are modern features, but they do not directly translate into higher FPS in this game based on the data. The 65W TDP is modest, and the processor is not unlocked for overclocking, but its stock performance is already sufficient for this combo. In summary, the Core Ultra 5 245 provides enough headroom for the RTX 4070 SUPER at 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K, the GPU is the clear bottleneck, so CPU choice matters less at that resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo of Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is ranked 448th out of 3005 tested combinations in Fivem. This places it in the top 15% of all tested combos (since 448/3005 is approximately 0.149). The data indicates that this is a high-performing pairing, but not an elite one, as there are 447 other combos that deliver higher average FPS in this game. The rank reflects a balance between CPU and GPU that is well-suited for 1440p high-refresh gaming, but falls short of the very top tier that would include more powerful GPUs or CPUs.

To put this rank in perspective, the RTX 4070 SUPER itself is in the 83rd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 43223. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB (43262, 0.1% higher), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile (43268, 0.1% higher), and the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 (43301, 0.2% higher). These are extremely close scores, meaning the 4070 SUPER is essentially on par with those cards in synthetic tests, though they are not direct gaming competitors. The CPU's 90th percentile ranking is higher than the GPU's 83rd, which suggests that the processor is slightly stronger relative to its peers than the graphics card is to its own peers.

Within the context of Fivem, the 448th rank out of 3005 combos means that many systems with more expensive or newer hardware achieve higher frame rates. However, it also means that this combo outperforms roughly 85% of all tested configurations, which is a solid result for a mid-to-high-end build. The measured FPS at 1440p High (120 FPS) and 1080p Ultra (142 FPS) are both well above the thresholds for smooth gameplay, so the rank reflects good real-world performance. If you are building a system for Fivem, this combo is a strong choice, but you could improve the rank by pairing a more powerful GPU (like a higher-tier RTX 40-series) or a faster CPU, though the gains would be marginal at 1080p where the CPU is already strong.

The data also shows that the combo is not being held back by a weak component in most scenarios. At 4K Ultra, the 52 FPS average is a GPU limitation, not a CPU one, so a better CPU would not help. At 1080p Low, the 290 FPS is likely near the CPU's limit, so a better GPU would not significantly increase that number. This balance is why the combo ranks as well as it does.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to achieve 120+ FPS?

A: At 1440p High settings, the average FPS is 120, which meets the 120 FPS target. At 1080p, all presets exceed 142 FPS, so 1080p is also viable for 120+ FPS. At 4K, only Low settings (106 FPS) and Medium (84 FPS) exceed 60 FPS, but neither reaches 120 FPS.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming smoothly?

A: Yes, but only at Medium settings, which average 84 FPS with a minimum of 71 FPS. High settings average 67 FPS, which is borderline, while Ultra averages 52 FPS and is not smooth. Low settings average 106 FPS but require a significant visual quality reduction.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 has an average benchmark score of 48995, which is 0.4% lower than the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G (49196) and 0.5% lower than the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 (49228). It is 0.6% higher than the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H (48698) and 0.8% higher than the Intel Core i5-14600K (48618). These differences are negligible.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU the bottleneck at 1080p?

A: At 1080p Low settings, the average FPS is 290, which suggests the CPU is nearing its maximum frame delivery. At 1080p Ultra, the average is 142 FPS, indicating the GPU is more of a limiting factor at higher quality presets. So the bottleneck shifts from CPU at Low to GPU at Ultra.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested systems in Fivem?

A: This combo is ranked 448th out of 3005 tested combinations, placing it in the top 15% of all tested systems. This is a strong result, but there are 447 other combos that achieve higher average FPS.

Q: Does the RTX 4070 SUPER outperform its closest rivals in GPU benchmarks?

A: The RTX 4070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 43223, which is 0.1% lower than the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB (43262) and 0.1% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile (43268). It is 0.2% lower than the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 (43301) and 1% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile (43667). The differences are small, so performance is essentially comparable.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) at three resolutions, with Medium also providing min and max FPS values. Below is the full breakdown.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), Low settings average 290 FPS. Medium settings average 229 FPS, with a minimum of 194 FPS and a maximum of 263 FPS. High settings average 183 FPS. Ultra settings average 142 FPS. This means that at 1080p, even the most demanding preset exceeds 140 FPS, making this resolution ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors up to 240Hz (with Low or Medium) and 144Hz (with High or Ultra).

At 2560x1440 (1440p), Low settings average 191 FPS. Medium settings average 151 FPS, with a minimum of 128 FPS and a maximum of 173 FPS. High settings average 120 FPS. Ultra settings average 93 FPS. The 1440p results show that High settings are the best balance for a 120Hz or 144Hz display, while Medium can push closer to 165Hz. Even Ultra stays above 90 FPS, which is smooth for most gaming.

At 3840x2160 (4K), Low settings average 106 FPS. Medium settings average 84 FPS, with a minimum of 71 FPS and a maximum of 96 FPS. High settings average 67 FPS. Ultra settings average 52 FPS. At 4K, only Low and Medium presets maintain an average above 60 FPS, with Medium being the recommended choice for visual quality and smoothness. High is borderline, and Ultra is not recommended for competitive or fast-paced play.

The Medium preset is the only one with min and max FPS recorded across all resolutions. At 1080p, the range is 194 to 263 FPS, a span of 69 FPS. At 1440p, the range is 128 to 173 FPS, a span of 45 FPS. At 4K, the range is 71 to 96 FPS, a span of 25 FPS. This tightening range at higher resolutions indicates that the frame time becomes more consistent as the GPU becomes the bottleneck, which is a positive sign for stability. In contrast, at 1080p, the wider range suggests that CPU or memory variations can cause larger swings in frame rates.

For users with a 144Hz monitor, the data supports running 1440p High (120 FPS) or 1080p Ultra (142 FPS) for the best visual experience. For a 60Hz 4K display, 4K Medium (84 FPS) is the optimal choice, as it provides headroom above 60 FPS. If you prioritize competitive performance, 1080p Low at 290 FPS is the fastest option, but it sacrifices image quality significantly. The measured data makes it clear that this combo is versatile, but its sweet spot is 1440p with High or Medium settings, where it delivers a strong balance of speed and fidelity.