Fivem

Fivem on the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER presents a fascinating case of a high-end pairing where the scaling behavior reveals more about the engine's quirks than raw hardware limits. The measured frames per second (FPS) across resolutions and settings offer a detailed look at how this specific combination handles a heavily multiplayer-oriented title.

Resolution Scaling

The data shows a clear and predictable trend: as resolution increases, average FPS drops, but the rate of that drop is not uniform across all settings, which is the first investigative clue. Moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 on the "Low" preset, the average frame rate falls from 331 to 218 FPS. That is a 113 FPS drop, or roughly a 34% reduction. However, the same resolution jump on the "High" preset shows a less dramatic decline, moving from 209 to 138 FPS, a 71 FPS drop (about 34% as well). The consistency in the percentage drop suggests that the scaling factor is largely tied to the GPU's workload at these settings.

The story becomes more complex when stepping up to 3840x2160. At "Low" settings, the average is 121 FPS, which is still extremely playable, but it represents another significant 97 FPS reduction from the 1440p result. In contrast, the "Ultra" preset at 4K yields just 59 FPS. The gap between "Low" and "Ultra" at 4K is a massive 62 FPS, whereas at 1080p, that same gap is 169 FPS. This compression of the performance gap at higher resolutions indicates that the RTX 4080 SUPER's raw compute power is being saturated by the pixel count, making the game increasingly GPU-bound. The data implies that at 1080p, the CPU and game engine have more headroom to push frames, but at 4K, the GPU becomes the unequivocal limiting component, regardless of the visual fidelity preset chosen.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is a heavyweight component, and its specifications in the FACT PACK help contextualize these results. With 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, it has a substantial memory bandwidth of 736.3 GB/s. This is likely a critical factor in Fivem, which often involves streaming large amounts of world data and player assets in a multiplayer environment. The high bandwidth ensures that texture and geometry data can be fed to the cores without becoming a bottleneck, even at 4K where memory demands are highest.

The GPU's clock speeds are also relevant. With a base clock of 2295 MHz and a boost clock of 2550 MHz, the card is running at a high frequency. The measured FPS data suggests that this clock speed is being utilized effectively, especially in the 1440p and 1080p "Low" and "Medium" settings where the card is likely hitting its power or thermal limits to produce frame rates well above 170. The fact that the "Medium" preset shows a minimum FPS of 81 at 4K and 222 at 1080p indicates that while average performance is high, there are dips, which can be common in a dynamic multiplayer game with unpredictable scene complexity. The 80 RT cores and 320 Tensor cores present on this chip are not directly tested in this data, but their presence is part of the overall architectural package that contributes to the card's high passmark G3D score of 34245, which places it in the 86th percentile of all GPUs.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of tested combinations, this specific pairing of the Core Ultra 5 245 and RTX 4080 SUPER achieves a combo rank of 186 out of 3005 tested combos. This places the setup in the top 6.2% of all recorded system configurations for Fivem. The data suggests that this is a very strong combination for this game, but not the absolute top-tier, which leaves room for interpretation. The CPU itself, in general benchmarks, sits at the 90th percentile of all CPUs, and its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 7900, has an average score that is only 0.5% higher. This indicates the processor is a solid partner, unlikely to be the primary source of frame pacing issues in most scenarios.

However, the GPU is in the 86th percentile, and its closest rival, the standard RTX 4080, is only 0.1% faster on average in synthetic tests. This suggests that the "SUPER" variant offers a marginal performance uplift in general compute, but the in-game FPS data shows that the combination is highly effective. The rank of 186 implies that while there are 185 other combos that perform better in Fivem, this setup is significantly ahead of the vast majority of the 3005 tested, making it a high-tier choice for this specific title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive matrix of performance. At 1920x1080, the "Low" preset achieves an average of 331 FPS, the highest recorded in the entire set. "Medium" follows closely with 261 FPS, and "High" with 209 FPS. The "Ultra" preset at 1080p still manages a very high 162 FPS. It is notable that the "Medium" preset at this resolution reports a minimum FPS of 222 and a maximum of 301, showing a tight band that indicates stable performance.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages are 218 FPS for "Low", 172 FPS for "Medium" (with a min of 146 and max of 198), 138 FPS for "High", and 107 FPS for "Ultra". The step down from "High" to "Ultra" at 1440p is 31 FPS, a more significant jump than the one from "Medium" to "High" (34 FPS), suggesting that the "Ultra" preset introduces effects that are disproportionately demanding on the GPU.

At 3840x2160, the performance is more demanding. The "Low" preset averages 121 FPS, which is excellent for 4K. "Medium" drops to 95 FPS, with a minimum of 81 and maximum of 110, indicating some variability. "High" averages 76 FPS, and "Ultra" falls to 59 FPS. This last figure is the only one below the 60 FPS threshold, which is a key consideration for players with high-refresh-rate 4K monitors. The data clearly shows that for a locked 60 FPS experience at 4K, the "High" preset is the maximum viable option, while "Medium" provides a comfortable margin above it.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the optimal settings depend heavily on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For players with 1080p displays, even the "Ultra" preset at 162 FPS is likely to exceed the refresh rate of most monitors, so the choice is more about visual quality than performance. The "High" preset at 209 FPS offers a perfect balance for 144Hz displays, while "Medium" at 261 FPS is ideal for 240Hz panels.

At 2560x1440, the "High" preset's 138 FPS is well-suited for a 144Hz monitor, providing a smooth experience. The "Ultra" preset at 107 FPS is still very playable and offers the best visuals, but it sacrifices the headroom needed for a 120Hz+ experience. For those with 1440p 165Hz or 240Hz monitors, the "Medium" preset at 172 FPS is the data-backed recommendation to fully utilize the display's capabilities, as it maintains an average well above 144 FPS.

For 4K gaming, the results are more stratified. The "Low" preset's 121 FPS is the only way to approach high-refresh-rate gaming at this resolution, but it does so at a significant visual cost. The "Medium" preset at 95 FPS is the sweet spot for a smooth 4K experience on a 60Hz or 120Hz display, offering a solid margin above 60. The "High" preset at 76 FPS is viable for 60Hz displays, but the "Ultra" preset's 59 FPS average is too close to the 60 FPS line and risks noticeable dips, making it the least recommended for consistent smoothness.

FAQ

Q: What is the best preset for a 1440p 144Hz monitor?

A: The data indicates the "High" preset at 2560x1440 is the best match, delivering an average of 138 FPS, which closely aligns with a 144Hz refresh rate target.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming on Fivem?

A: Yes, it can. The measured results show 4K gaming is viable, with the "Low" preset achieving 121 FPS and the "High" preset achieving 76 FPS. The "Ultra" preset is the only one that dips below 60 FPS, averaging 59 FPS.

Q: How does the "Medium" preset perform in terms of frame stability?

A: The "Medium" preset shows consistent frame pacing. At 1080p, it has a minimum of 222 FPS and a maximum of 301 FPS. At 1440p, the minimum is 146 FPS with a maximum of 198 FPS. At 4K, it reports a minimum of 81 FPS and a maximum of 110 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to be the limiting factor?

A: At lower resolutions like 1080p, the extremely high frame rates (over 300 FPS on "Low") suggest that neither component is a hard bottleneck, but the GPU is doing the heavy lifting. At 4K, the significant drop in FPS across all settings points to the GPU being the clear limiting component.

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

A: This specific combination of the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER ranks 186th out of 3005 tested combos for Fivem, placing it in the top 6% of all tested systems.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this system?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 331, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with the "Low" preset.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 is a 14-core, 14-thread processor from the Arrow Lake architecture, with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. For a game like Fivem, which is a multiplayer modification, the CPU's role is often to handle game logic, physics, and the positions and actions of many other players. The absence of hyper-threading (14 cores/14 threads) is an interesting design choice, but the high boost clock is beneficial for the single-threaded performance that many game engines still rely on for primary game logic. Its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4648 and multi-core score of 32924 indicate strong performance in both areas.

In the context of the measured FPS, the CPU appears to be sufficient to feed the RTX 4080 SUPER at 1080p and 1440p. The fact that the "Low" preset at 1080p manages 331 FPS suggests that the CPU can handle the required draw calls and game state updates at that level. However, the data does not show a scenario where the CPU is the definitive limiting factor, as the frame rates scale down consistently with resolution. The CPU's 24 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR5 memory support with 102.4 GB/s of bandwidth provide a solid foundation for feeding data to the GPU. Its general benchmark percentile of 90% and proximity to rivals like the Intel Core i5-14600K (which is only 0.8% faster in average benchmark score) suggest that this processor is a capable and balanced partner for a high-end GPU in this title, ensuring that the system's overall performance is not artificially capped by the processor.