Fivem

Fivem, a multiplayer modification platform built on Grand Theft Auto V, presents a unique performance profile that often diverges from standard single-player benchmarks. This analysis examines the measured performance data for the configuration pairing the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. The data provides a clear picture of how this high-end GPU behaves when paired with a mid-range CPU in a heavily CPU-dependent multiplayer environment.

Resolution Scaling

The performance scaling across resolutions reveals a system that is not primarily limited by the GPU in this specific title. At 1080p with Low settings, the configuration achieves an average of 377 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low reduces this to 248 FPS, a drop of 34.2%. At 4K Low, the average further declines to 138 FPS, representing a 63.4% decrease from the 1080p baseline. This substantial drop from 1080p to 4K indicates that while the GPU is capable of extremely high frame rates, the scaling pattern is steeper than what would be expected from a purely GPU-bound scenario.

The scaling pattern becomes more telling when examining the High preset. At 1080p High, the system produces 238 FPS. At 1440p High, the frame rate drops to 157 FPS, a 34.0% reduction. At 4K High, the average falls to 87 FPS, which is a 63.4% reduction from the 1080p result. This consistent drop of approximately 34% between each resolution step suggests that the rendering load is scaling predictably with pixel count, but the absolute frame rates at lower resolutions are capped by other factors. The fact that 1080p High produces 238 FPS while 1080p Low produces 377 FPS indicates that CPU limitations are present even at the lower resolution.

The data shows that the RTX 5090 is not being fully utilized at lower resolutions. The 138 FPS at 4K Low versus the 377 FPS at 1080p Low demonstrates a 2.73x performance range, which is less than the 4x pixel count difference between these resolutions. This suggests that at 1080p, the CPU is the limiting component, preventing the GPU from reaching its full potential. At 4K, the GPU becomes more of a limiting factor, but the overall frame rates remain high, indicating the RTX 5090 has substantial headroom even in this CPU-heavy game.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the benchmark database, this specific combination of the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 achieves a rank of 53 out of 3005 tested combos for Fivem. This places the configuration in the top 1.8% of all tested combinations, indicating that it delivers near-top-tier performance for this game. The rank of 53 is notably high, considering the CPU is not a flagship model. This suggests that Fivem's performance is not exclusively dependent on having the absolute fastest processor, but rather benefits from a balanced combination of strong single-thread performance and a capable GPU.

The CPU's overall percentile rank is 90, meaning it performs better than 90% of all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G with an average score of 49196, which is 0.4% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 5 245's average score of 48995. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 scores 49228, just 0.5% higher. The Intel Xeon Gold 5318H is 0.6% lower, and the Intel Core i5-14600K is 0.8% lower. These very small deltas indicate that the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 sits in a tightly contested performance bracket, with less than 1% separating it from its nearest competitors.

The GPU's percentile rank is 92, which is slightly higher than the CPU's rank. The RTX 5090's nearest rivals in the synthetic benchmarks include the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB, which scores 0.3% higher, and the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X, which scores 1.4% lower. This positioning reinforces that the GPU is at the top of its class, while the CPU is a strong mid-range performer. The combination's rank of 53 out of 3005 suggests that the synergy between these two components works particularly well in Fivem, achieving a result that exceeds what either component's individual percentile might predict.

Settings Recommendations

Analyzing the measured frame rates across different settings presets reveals clear guidance for optimizing the gameplay experience. At 1080p, the Low preset delivers 377 FPS, Medium delivers 297 FPS, High delivers 238 FPS, and Ultra delivers 185 FPS. All of these settings produce frame rates well above the 144 Hz refresh rate common on high-end monitors. The step from Low to Medium reduces performance by 21.2%, while the step from Medium to High reduces it by 19.9%, and High to Ultra reduces it by 22.3%. This consistent scaling indicates that each settings tier has a similar performance cost.

At 1440p, the frame rates are 248 FPS for Low, 196 FPS for Medium, 157 FPS for High, and 122 FPS for Ultra. The 157 FPS at High settings exceeds the refresh rate of most 1440p monitors, making this an excellent choice for competitive play. The Ultra preset at 122 FPS is still above 120 FPS, providing a smooth experience on high-refresh-rate panels, but the drop below the 144 FPS threshold may be noticeable to some users. The Medium preset at 196 FPS provides significant headroom, making it the recommended choice for users who want to ensure frame rates stay consistently high during intense multiplayer sessions.

At 4K, the measured results are 138 FPS for Low, 109 FPS for Medium, 87 FPS for High, and 67 FPS for Ultra. The Medium preset at 109 FPS is the only 4K setting that consistently stays above 100 FPS. The High preset at 87 FPS remains playable and provides a good balance between visual quality and performance, while the Ultra preset at 67 FPS is suitable for users who prioritize image quality over frame rate. For 4K gaming, the Medium preset appears to offer the best experience, balancing the 109 FPS average with visual fidelity. The data shows that the 4K Medium setting provides a 26.4% improvement over High, which may be worth the visual trade-off in a competitive multiplayer environment.

FAQ

Q: What is the performance difference between 1080p and 4K at High settings?

A: At 1080p High, the configuration achieves 238 FPS. At 4K High, the average drops to 87 FPS, representing a 63.4% reduction in performance.

Q: How does the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 compare to its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G has an average benchmark score of 49196, which is 0.4% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 5 245's score of 48995. This puts the two processors within a negligible performance margin of each other.

Q: What rank does this CPU and GPU combination achieve in Fivem?

A: The combination of the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 ranks 53rd out of 3005 tested combos, placing it in the top 1.8% of all configurations tested for this game.

Q: Is the RTX 5090 the limiting factor at 1080p resolution?

A: No, the data shows that at 1080p Low, the system achieves 377 FPS, while at 4K Low it produces 138 FPS. The scaling pattern indicates that at 1080p, the CPU is the limiting component, preventing the GPU from reaching even higher frame rates.

Q: What is the average FPS at 1440p with Medium settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the configuration achieves an average of 196 FPS, with a minimum of 166 FPS and a maximum of 225 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 5090's benchmark score compare to its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X?

A: The RTX 5090 has an average benchmark score of 79842, while the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X scores 80959, which is 1.4% higher. The RTX 5090's score is higher than other rivals like the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB, which scores 0.3% higher than the RTX 5090.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture using a 5 nm process from TSMC. The GPU features 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 1.79 TB/s. This substantial memory capacity and bandwidth are critical for handling high-resolution textures and complex scenes in Fivem, which often features numerous custom assets from multiplayer servers. The GPU's 21,760 shading units, 680 texture mapping units, and 176 render output units provide the raw computational power needed for high frame rates.

The RTX 5090's clock speeds are 2017 MHz base and 2407 MHz boost, with memory running at 1750 MHz or 28 Gbps effective. The GPU's passmark G3D score of 39650 places it in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs. Its average benchmark score of 79842 is closely matched by the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB, which scores 79605, a difference of only 0.3%. The AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT scores 78940, which is 1.1% lower than the RTX 5090.

In Fivem, the GPU's role becomes more prominent at higher resolutions. The measured data shows that at 4K Ultra, the RTX 5090 maintains 67 FPS, while at 4K Low it reaches 138 FPS. This 2.06x difference between the lowest and highest settings at 4K demonstrates the GPU's ability to handle increased rendering loads. The GPU's 104.8 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 1,636.8 GTexel/s texture rate provide ample computational headroom, but the CPU's limitations at lower resolutions prevent the GPU from reaching its theoretical maximum frame rates. The GPU's performance in Fivem is strong, but the data suggests that the RTX 5090's full potential is only approached at 4K resolution with higher settings.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 is a 14-core, 14-thread processor based on the Arrow Lake architecture, manufactured on a 3 nm process by TSMC. It features a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, with 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU's multi-threaded performance is demonstrated by its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32924 and single-core score of 4648. In Passmark tests, the CPU achieves a multi-thread score of 38706 and a single-thread score of 4394.

The CPU's performance relative to its rivals is remarkably close. Its average benchmark score of 48995 is only 0.4% lower than the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G's 49196 and 0.5% lower than the AMD Ryzen 9 7900's 49228. The Intel Xeon Gold 5318H scores 48698, which is 0.6% lower than the Ultra 5 245, while the Intel Core i5-14600K scores 48618, 0.8% lower. This clustering of scores within 1% indicates that the Ultra 5 245 performs at the same level as several competing mid-range and high-end processors.

In Fivem, the CPU's role is clearly evident in the resolution scaling data. At 1080p Low, the system produces 377 FPS, which is 2.73x higher than the 138 FPS at 4K Low. However, the fact that 1080p Low does not produce even higher frame rates suggests the CPU is the limiting factor at this resolution. The CPU's 14 cores and 14 threads, combined with its 5.10 GHz boost clock, provide strong performance for Fivem's multi-threaded server communication and physics calculations. The CPU's Passmark physics score of 2569 and data encryption score of 30236 indicate capable processing power for the game's background tasks. The measured data shows that while the CPU is not the absolute fastest in the database, it delivers sufficient performance to keep the RTX 5090 well-fed at higher resolutions, resulting in the combination's strong rank of 53 out of 3005.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete set of measured frame rates provides a comprehensive picture of performance across all tested configurations. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 377 FPS. The Medium preset produces 297 FPS, with a minimum of 253 FPS and a maximum of 342 FPS. High settings yield 238 FPS, while Ultra settings produce 185 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a consistent performance cost of roughly 20% per settings tier, with the total drop from Low to Ultra being 50.9%.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset achieves 248 FPS. Medium settings produce 196 FPS, with a minimum of 166 FPS and a maximum of 225 FPS. High settings yield 157 FPS, and Ultra settings produce 122 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 50.8%, nearly identical to the 1080p scaling. The 1440p Medium setting at 196 FPS provides a 24.9% improvement over High, making it a strong choice for users who want to maintain high frame rates while enjoying moderate visual enhancements.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset achieves 138 FPS. Medium settings produce 109 FPS, with a minimum of 92 FPS and a maximum of 125 FPS. High settings yield 87 FPS, and Ultra settings produce 67 FPS. The 4K Low to Ultra drop is 51.4%, consistent with the other resolutions. The 4K Medium setting at 109 FPS is the only 4K preset that maintains an average above 100 FPS, while the 4K High setting at 87 FPS remains playable on most monitors. The minimum FPS at 4K Medium is 92, which is still above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, indicating good frame time consistency even at higher resolutions.

The data across all resolutions and settings shows a consistent scaling pattern, with each settings tier costing approximately 20-22% performance. The resolution scaling from 1080p to 1440p results in a 34.2% performance drop at Low settings, while the drop from 1440p to 4K is 44.4% at Low settings. This non-linear scaling indicates that the system becomes more GPU-bound at higher resolutions, with the CPU bottleneck at lower resolutions preventing the GPU from achieving its full potential. The combination of the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and RTX 5090 delivers exceptional performance in Fivem, with even the most demanding 4K Ultra preset remaining playable at 67 FPS, and the 1080p Low preset reaching 377 FPS for maximum competitive advantage.