Fivem

Fivem is a multiplayer-heavy title where the Intel Core Ultra 7 165H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 combination delivers a wide spread of frame rates depending on how you configure it. The measured data shows a clear pattern: this pairing is capable of very high refresh rates at lower resolutions, but the demands of 4K Ultra will push it below the 60 FPS threshold. The sweet spot for this specific hardware lies in balancing resolution against the Ultra preset's heavy load, making the High and Medium settings the most practical choices for most scenarios.

Settings Recommendations

The benchmark results indicate that the Ultra preset is punishing at every resolution for this combo. At 4K, the Ultra setting yields an average of 43 FPS, which is below the standard for smooth gameplay. Dropping to High at 4K brings the average up to 55 FPS, still not ideal for competitive play but playable for slower-paced exploration. The data suggests that High is the maximum preset you should consider at 3840x2160, as the jump from High to Ultra costs 12 FPS (from 55 to 43), a significant 22% performance hit for what is typically a marginal visual gain in a multiplayer environment.

For 1440p, the High preset delivers a solid 99 FPS average, which is a strong position for most monitors. However, the Medium preset at this resolution offers 124 FPS average, with a minimum of 106 FPS, ensuring a consistent experience even in busy scenes. The Low preset at 1440p reaches 157 FPS, which will satisfy high-refresh-rate display owners, but the visual compromise is substantial. The Ultra setting at 1440p drops to 77 FPS, which is playable but represents a 22% decrease from High, making High the better choice for maintaining both visual fidelity and frame rate.

At 1080p, the story changes completely. The High preset achieves 151 FPS, while Medium hits 189 FPS with a minimum of 160 FPS. The Low preset rockets to 239 FPS, which is excellent for extreme refresh rates, but the Ultra preset still manages 117 FPS. The most balanced experience at 1080p is arguably the Medium preset, as it provides a 38 FPS advantage over High (189 vs 151) while maintaining a minimum FPS of 160, which is above the refresh rate of most 144Hz monitors. For competitive play, the Low preset's 239 FPS is the clear winner, but for general use, Medium offers the best compromise between visual quality and performance headroom.

The overall recommendation is to start with the High preset if you are playing at 1440p or 4K, as it provides the most stable experience without the punishing cost of Ultra. At 1080p, Medium is the recommended starting point, with the option to drop to Low for maximum frame rates. The Ultra preset should be avoided unless you have a variable refresh rate monitor and prioritize visuals over performance, as the data shows it consistently delivers the lowest frame rates across all resolutions.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is the dominant component in this pairing, and its specifications explain the performance ceiling. With 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, the card has a bandwidth of 716.8 GB/s, which is ample for Fivem's asset streaming in multiplayer scenarios. The GPU's 9728 shading units and 304 TMUs provide substantial raw compute power, reflected in its 48.74 TFLOPS FP32 performance. The boost clock of 2505 MHz is the key to its single-threaded rendering speed, and the data shows that this clock speed is sufficient to push frame rates well above 200 FPS at 1080p Low.

The GPU's performance relative to its peers is notable. The nearest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER, has an average benchmark score that is only 0.1% higher, meaning these two cards are effectively identical in performance. This is crucial context for Fivem, as the game is not known for being GPU-bound at lower resolutions. The RTX 4080's 16 GB memory buffer is a significant asset for high-resolution textures, and the data supports this: at 4K, the GPU still manages 87 FPS on Low settings, indicating that the memory bandwidth is not a bottleneck even at the highest pixel count.

The GPU's role becomes more pronounced as resolution increases. At 1080p, the frame rates are so high that the CPU likely becomes the limiting factor, but at 4K, the GPU's workload grows substantially. The measured drop from 239 FPS at 1080p Low to 87 FPS at 4K Low is a 63% reduction, which directly correlates with the GPU's rendering load. The RTX 4080's 320W TDP and triple-slot cooler are justified by its performance, and the data shows that this card is not the weak link in this combo; rather, it is the component that enables high frame rates when the settings are managed properly.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS degradation from 1080p to 4K is steep and reveals the balance between CPU and GPU workloads. At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 151 FPS at 1080p to 99 FPS at 1440p, a 34% decrease, and then to 55 FPS at 4K, a further 44% decrease from 1440p. This pattern indicates that the GPU is heavily taxed at 4K, as the pixel count quadruples from 1080p to 4K. The RTX 4080's 48.74 TFLOPS is sufficient for 1440p High, but the 4K workload pushes it to its limits, resulting in sub-60 FPS performance.

The scaling on Medium settings is similar: 189 FPS at 1080p, 124 FPS at 1440p, and 69 FPS at 4K. The 4K Medium result of 69 FPS is actually higher than the 4K High result of 55 FPS, showing that the Medium preset reduces the GPU load enough to maintain a playable frame rate. The Low preset shows the least dramatic scaling: 239 FPS at 1080p, 157 FPS at 1440p, and 87 FPS at 4K. This suggests that at Low settings, the GPU is less stressed, and the performance drop is more proportional to the resolution increase.

The limiting component shifts with resolution. At 1080p and 1440p, the high frame rates (239 FPS and 157 FPS on Low) suggest that the CPU's 16 cores and 22 threads are keeping up with the GPU's output. However, at 4K, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck, as evidenced by the fact that dropping from High to Low at 4K only recovers 32 FPS (from 55 to 87), whereas at 1080p, the same setting change recovers 88 FPS (from 151 to 239). This indicates that at 4K, the RTX 4080 is the limiting factor, while at 1080p, the CPU's performance is more relevant to achieving those extreme frame rates.

FAQ

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p gaming with this combo?

A: The High preset is the recommended choice at 2560x1440, delivering a 99 FPS average. The Ultra preset drops to 77 FPS, which is a 22% performance penalty, while Medium offers 124 FPS but with reduced visual quality. High provides the best balance for most users.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming?

A: Yes, but with limitations. At 4K, the High preset achieves 55 FPS, and the Medium preset reaches 69 FPS. The Ultra preset struggles at 43 FPS. For 4K gaming, it is advisable to use the Medium preset to stay above 60 FPS, or accept the High preset's slightly sub-60 FPS average.

Q: Is the RTX 4080 a bottleneck at 1080p?

A: No, the data indicates the GPU is not the primary limitation at 1080p. The Low preset reaches 239 FPS, and even the Ultra preset manages 117 FPS. The high frame rates suggest that the CPU's 16 cores and 22 threads are sufficient to feed the GPU at this resolution, and the GPU's 2505 MHz boost clock is more than adequate.

Q: How does this combo compare to the RTX 4080 SUPER?

A: The RTX 4080's average benchmark score is 54247, while the RTX 4080 SUPER scores 54209, a delta of 0.1%. This means the two GPUs are effectively identical in performance, so any FPS differences in Fivem would be negligible and likely within measurement error.

Q: What is the minimum FPS I can expect on Medium settings?

A: The measured minimum FPS for Medium settings is 59 FPS at 4K, 106 FPS at 1440p, and 160 FPS at 1080p. These minimums indicate that the Medium preset provides a consistent frame rate without significant drops, making it the safest choice for smooth gameplay.

Q: Why is the Ultra preset so much slower than High?

A: The data shows a consistent, significant drop when switching from High to Ultra. At 4K, the drop is from 55 FPS to 43 FPS, a 22% reduction. At 1440p, it drops from 99 FPS to 77 FPS, also a 22% reduction. This suggests that the Ultra preset introduces a disproportionately heavy rendering load, likely due to advanced effects that the RTX 4080's 9728 shading units must process.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core Ultra 7 165H and RTX 4080 combination ranks 941 out of 3005 tested combos in Fivem. This places it in the 69th percentile of all tested configurations, meaning it outperforms the majority of systems but is not at the very top tier. The rank is a reflection of the balance between the mobile CPU and the desktop-class GPU. The RTX 4080's high benchmark score (54247) is complemented by the CPU's 84th percentile ranking among all CPUs, but the combination's overall position suggests that other pairings with more powerful desktop CPUs may achieve higher frame rates in Fivem.

The rank of 941 indicates that there is significant headroom for improvement if the CPU were upgraded, as the GPU is capable of more. However, for a mobile platform, this is a strong showing. The combo outperforms 2064 other tested combinations, which reflects the RTX 4080's raw power. The data suggests that the GPU is doing most of the heavy lifting, and the CPU's 16 cores and 22 threads are sufficient to avoid being a major bottleneck in most scenarios. The rank also implies that while this is not the absolute fastest setup, it is well above average and capable of running Fivem at high settings with good performance.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 165H is a 16-core, 22-thread processor with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. Its 24 MB of shared L3 cache is relevant for Fivem's multiplayer environments, where many objects and player data need to be accessed quickly. The CPU's benchmark scores show strong multi-threaded performance, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14551, which is 84% higher than its single-core score of 1759. This indicates that the processor excels in multi-threaded workloads, which is beneficial for Fivem's server-side simulation and AI logic.

The CPU's role in this combo becomes apparent at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 239 FPS, which is a frame rate that would be difficult to achieve if the CPU were a significant bottleneck. The passmark multi-thread score of 25933 suggests that the 16 cores are well-utilized, and the single-thread score of 3509 indicates that the boost clock of 5.00 GHz is effective for the game's main thread. The nearest CPU rival, the Intel Core Ultra 5 338H, has a delta of 0.3% in average benchmark score, meaning the 165H is slightly faster, but the difference is negligible.

The CPU's 28W TDP is low for a processor with this many cores, but the boost clock of 5.00 GHz ensures that single-threaded performance is not sacrificed. In Fivem, which is often CPU-bound in heavily populated areas, this processor's 22 threads help maintain frame rates when many players are on screen. The data supports this: the 1440p High setting achieves 99 FPS, and the 4K High setting drops to 55 FPS, but the CPU is not the primary cause of that drop—the GPU is. The CPU's memory support for DDR5, with a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, ensures that data can be fed to the GPU quickly, preventing stalls in asset streaming. Overall, the CPU is a capable partner for the RTX 4080, providing enough processing power to avoid being the limiting factor until the resolution and settings push the GPU to its absolute limits.