Fivem

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is the top-performing combination for Fivem, securing the number one spot out of 3005 tested combos. This pairing delivers exceptional frame rates across all resolutions, with the data indicating a system that is primarily GPU-limited at higher resolutions but reveals significant CPU headroom at 1080p. The benchmark results show a clear and consistent scaling pattern that underscores the strengths of both components in this specific multiplayer title.

Resolution Scaling

Fivem exhibits a pronounced sensitivity to resolution changes, with average frame rates scaling predictably as pixel count increases. At 1080p with Low settings, this combo achieves an extraordinary 402 FPS average, which drops to 265 FPS at 1440p and further to 147 FPS at 4K. This represents a substantial 63% reduction in frame rate when moving from 1080p to 4K at Low settings, indicating that the rendering load scales heavily with resolution.

The scaling pattern is consistent across all quality presets. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 254 FPS at 1080p to 167 FPS at 1440p, and finally to 93 FPS at 4K. This progression from 1080p to 4K at High settings results in a 63% performance drop, mirroring the Low setting trend. The Medium preset shows a similar trajectory: 317 FPS at 1080p, 209 FPS at 1440p, and 116 FPS at 4K, which is a 63% decline from the lowest to highest resolution.

Ultra settings produce the most demanding workload, with frame rates starting at 197 FPS at 1080p, falling to 130 FPS at 1440p, and bottoming out at 72 FPS at 4K. This represents a 63% performance loss from 1080p to 4K, matching the pattern observed in other presets. The consistency of this scaling factor across all settings strongly suggests that the RTX 5090 D's rendering pipeline is the limiting factor at higher resolutions, as the percentage drop remains uniform regardless of the quality preset applied.

The fact that frame rates remain extremely high even at 4K Ultra—72 FPS average—indicates that this combination is never truly struggling, but the resolution scaling data reveals that the GPU is being pushed progressively harder as pixel count increases. The 4K Low result of 147 FPS compared to the 1080p Low result of 402 FPS highlights the massive computational cost of driving four times the pixels, even with minimal graphical effects enabled.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 brings 14 cores and 14 threads to this configuration, running at a base clock of 3.50 GHz and boosting up to 5.10 GHz. This processor, built on the Arrow Lake architecture with a 3 nm process node from TSMC, demonstrates strong single-threaded performance with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4648 and a multi-core score of 32924. The data shows that this CPU is more than capable of feeding the RTX 5090 D in Fivem, as evidenced by the exceptionally high frame rates at 1080p.

Fivem, being a multiplayer modification platform, typically relies heavily on CPU performance for game logic, entity management, and network processing. The benchmark results support this notion, as the 1080p Low setting achieves 402 FPS, which is likely approaching the engine's practical limits. The CPU's single-thread performance appears to be the key enabler here, with the 5.10 GHz boost clock providing the responsiveness needed for high-frequency frame generation.

The processor's 24 MB of shared L3 cache and 3 MB per-core L2 cache contribute to its ability to handle the complex scripting and asset streaming common in Fivem servers. Its Passmark single-thread score of 4394 places it in the 90th percentile against all CPUs, indicating strong per-core capability. In terms of its nearest rivals, the Core Ultra 5 245 sits within a tight performance band: it trails the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G by just 0.4% and the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 by 0.5%, while leading the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H by 0.6% and the Intel Core i5-14600K by 0.8% in average benchmark scores.

At 1080p, where the GPU is less stressed, the CPU's influence becomes more apparent. The jump from 254 FPS at High settings to 402 FPS at Low settings demonstrates that reducing graphical load allows the CPU to push frame rates significantly higher, indicating that the CPU has additional headroom beyond what GPU-bound scenarios reveal. However, at 4K, the CPU's role diminishes as the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck, with frame rates clustering in the 72-147 FPS range depending on settings.

How This Combo Ranks

This pairing of Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D achieves the highest rank in Fivem, sitting at position 1 out of 3005 tested combinations. This top ranking confirms the synergy between these two components in this specific game, where both high single-threaded CPU performance and massive GPU throughput are required for optimal results.

The RTX 5090 D contributes significantly to this ranking through its raw compute capabilities. With 21,760 shading units and 176 ROPs, it delivers a pixel rate of 423.6 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 1,636.8 GTexel/s. Its FP32 performance of 104.8 TFLOPS provides the mathematical horsepower needed for complex shaders and effects. The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 14,326 and Geekbench Vulkan score of 376,915 further validate its high-end positioning.

The CPU's role in achieving this rank should not be understated. Its Passmark multithread score of 38,706 and data compression score of 400,942 indicate strong general-purpose processing capabilities that help maintain consistent frame pacing in busy multiplayer environments. The combo's rank of 1 suggests that no other tested configuration of CPU and GPU delivers higher average frame rates in Fivem, making this the definitive choice for enthusiasts seeking maximum performance in this title.

When examining the GPU's nearest rivals, the RTX 5090 D leads the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT by 1.1% but trails the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT by 1.6%, the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB by 2.1%, and the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB by 2.4% in average benchmark scores. Despite these mixed comparisons in synthetic benchmarks, the RTX 5090 D's real-world Fivem performance clearly outpaces these alternatives, as evidenced by the combo's top ranking.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates across all settings. The Low preset achieves an average of 402 FPS, which is the peak performance recorded in this dataset. Medium settings produce 317 FPS average with a minimum of 270 FPS and maximum of 365 FPS, showing tight frame pacing. High settings average 254 FPS, while Ultra settings bring the average down to 197 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 205 FPS, demonstrating the substantial impact of quality presets on performance.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance scales down proportionally. Low settings average 265 FPS, representing a 34% decrease from the 1080p result. Medium settings average 209 FPS with a minimum of 178 FPS and maximum of 240 FPS, showing slightly wider variance than at 1080p. High settings achieve 167 FPS average, while Ultra settings settle at 130 FPS. The differential between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 135 FPS, which is proportionally similar to the 1080p gap.

At 3840x2160, the system still delivers playable frame rates across all presets. Low settings average 147 FPS, which is a 45% reduction from the 1080p Low result. Medium settings average 116 FPS with a minimum of 99 FPS and maximum of 133 FPS, maintaining a playable experience even at 4K. High settings achieve 93 FPS average, while Ultra settings produce 72 FPS average. The 4K Ultra result, while the lowest in the dataset, remains above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

The Medium preset is the only one with complete min/max data across all resolutions, providing insight into frame consistency. At 1080p, the range is 270-365 FPS around a 317 average, indicating a 30% spread between minimum and maximum. At 1440p, the range is 178-240 FPS around a 209 average, showing a similar proportional spread. At 4K, the range narrows to 99-133 FPS around a 116 average, suggesting more consistent frame delivery at higher resolutions where GPU load is more uniform.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is the dominant force in this configuration, equipped with 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, providing 1.79 TB/s of memory bandwidth. This massive memory allocation and bandwidth prove particularly beneficial in Fivem, where large open-world assets and numerous player-created modifications can quickly consume video memory. The GPU's core runs at a base clock of 2017 MHz and boosts to 2407 MHz, with memory operating at 1750 MHz achieving 28 Gbps effective throughput.

The GPU's architecture, Blackwell 2.0 on a 5 nm process from TSMC, packs 92,200 million transistors across a 750 mm² die. This hardware foundation delivers a Passmark G3D score of 44,065 and a Passmark GPU Compute score of 28,396, placing it in the 92nd percentile against all GPUs. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 310,674 further demonstrates its compute capabilities, while the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 14,326 highlights its DirectX 12 performance.

The GPU's 170 ray tracing cores and 680 tensor cores provide advanced rendering features that Fivem can leverage for enhanced visual quality. Its support for DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), Vulkan 1.4, and OpenGL 4.6 ensures broad API compatibility. With a TDP of 575 W and a suggested PSU of 950 W, this GPU demands substantial power delivery, which is reflected in its high performance ceiling.

The RTX 5090 D's role in Fivem becomes increasingly critical as resolution rises. At 1080p, the GPU's utilization may not be maximal, as evidenced by the CPU's ability to push frame rates from 197 FPS at Ultra to 402 FPS at Low. However, at 4K, the GPU's workload intensifies, and its 32 GB memory buffer ensures that even the most asset-heavy Fivem servers do not encounter VRAM limitations. The GPU's 1.79 TB/s memory bandwidth proves essential for streaming high-resolution textures at the frame rates observed in the 4K benchmarks.

Settings Recommendations

The benchmark data suggests that the Medium preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance for this configuration. At 1080p, Medium settings deliver 317 FPS average with a minimum of 270 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay with ample headroom above typical high-refresh-rate monitor capabilities. The 1440p Medium result of 209 FPS average with a 178 FPS minimum provides an excellent experience for 144Hz displays, while the 4K Medium average of 116 FPS with a 99 FPS minimum keeps gameplay fluid on 4K monitors.

High settings represent the best option for users prioritizing visual fidelity without sacrificing playability. At 1440p, High settings achieve 167 FPS average, which comfortably exceeds 144Hz refresh rates. The 4K High result of 93 FPS average remains playable and offers noticeably better image quality than Medium. Users with 4K 120Hz displays may find High settings the sweet spot, as the 93 FPS average is close to the refresh ceiling.

Ultra settings are recommended only for 1080p and 1440p use where maximum visual quality is desired. The 1080p Ultra result of 197 FPS average still provides excellent smoothness, while the 1440p Ultra average of 130 FPS is suitable for 120Hz displays. However, the 4K Ultra average of 72 FPS, while playable, may not justify the visual improvements over High settings for most users, especially in fast-paced multiplayer scenarios where frame rate consistency matters more than subtle graphical enhancements.

Low settings are best reserved for competitive play where maximum frame rates take precedence over visuals. The 1080p Low result of 402 FPS and 1440p Low result of 265 FPS provide the highest possible responsiveness, which can be advantageous in competitive Fivem servers. The 4K Low average of 147 FPS remains high enough for smooth gameplay, though the visual compromises may be too significant for most users at this resolution. The data indicates that Medium settings provide the most versatile experience across all three resolutions, making it the recommended default for most players.