Fivem

# Fivem Performance Analysis: Intel Core Ultra 7 265 + NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070

This combo ranks 2475 out of 3005 tested combinations in Fivem, placing it in the lower third of all systems evaluated. The pairing of Intel's 20-core Arrow Lake processor with NVIDIA's Pascal-generation GTX 1070 creates a distinctly GPU-limited experience at higher resolutions, while the CPU's substantial thread count keeps 1080p performance competitive. Benchmark data shows the GTX 1070, which sits at the 47th percentile among all GPUs, becomes the bottleneck as resolution climbs, while the Core Ultra 7 265, at the 93rd percentile among CPUs, rarely constrains frame rates in this multiplayer title.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a steep performance cliff as resolution increases from 1080p to 4K. At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 82 FPS at 1920x1080 to 54 FPS at 2560x1440, then collapses to 30 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 34% reduction from 1080p to 1440p, followed by a further 44% decline from 1440p to 4K. The scaling pattern indicates the GTX 1070's 256-bit memory bus and 256.3 GB/s bandwidth become progressively more strained as pixel count quadruples from 1080p to 4K.

Low settings show the most dramatic resolution scaling, with 131 FPS at 1080p, 86 FPS at 1440p, and 48 FPS at 4K — a 63% total drop across the three resolutions. This steeper decline at lower settings suggests that when graphical load is reduced, the GPU's raw compute limits surface more clearly. Medium settings follow a similar trajectory: 103 FPS at 1080p, 68 FPS at 1440p, and 38 FPS at 4K. Ultra settings are the most punishing, with 64 FPS at 1080p, 42 FPS at 1440p, and just 23 FPS at 4K — the latter being barely playable for most users.

The resolution scaling data indicates this is a GPU-bound scenario at every resolution tested. The GTX 1070's 6.463 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 107.7 GPixel/s pixel rate are simply insufficient for 4K rendering in Fivem, even at Low settings where the 48 FPS average falls short of smooth gameplay. At 1080p, however, the scaling from Low to Ultra (131 to 64 FPS) shows headroom exists when settings are moderated, suggesting the CPU can feed the GPU adequately at this resolution. The 4K results, particularly the Ultra preset's 23 FPS average, demonstrate that this combination is not viable for high-resolution gaming in Fivem without substantial settings compromises.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070, built on the 16 nm Pascal architecture with the GP104 chip, provides 8 GB of GDDR5 memory across a 256-bit bus. Its base clock of 1506 MHz boosts to 1683 MHz, while memory runs at 2002 MHz (8 Gbps effective). These specifications translate to a PassMark G3D score of 13498, placing the card at the 47th percentile among all GPUs. The nearest rivals in benchmark performance are the AMD FirePro W5000 (0.2% lower score), NVIDIA Quadro M2000M (0.5% lower), NVIDIA Tesla M10 (0.6% higher), and NVIDIA Tesla C2070 (0.7% higher) — all professional or mobile parts, underscoring the GTX 1070's aging position in the desktop gaming landscape.

The 8 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for Fivem's texture loads at 1080p and 1440p, but the measured FPS data shows the card's compute limits rather than memory capacity become the binding constraint at 4K. The 256.3 GB/s memory bandwidth appears adequate for the game's asset streaming at lower resolutions, yet the 4K Ultra result of 23 FPS indicates the GPU's 6.463 TFLOPS FP32 throughput cannot handle the increased shader complexity and pixel fill requirements. The card's 64 ROPs and 120 TMUs, while reasonable for its generation, are outpaced by modern game engines at high resolutions.

The GTX 1070's DirectX 12 support (12_1) and Vulkan 1.4 compatibility are relevant for Fivem's rendering path, though PassMark DirectX 12 score of 48 suggests the card's DX12 performance is relatively weak compared to its DX11 showing (score of 100). This aligns with the measured FPS results where High settings (82 FPS at 1080p) outperform Ultra (64 FPS), indicating diminishing returns from the card's limited feature set under heavier API workloads. The 150 W TDP and dual-slot design are modest by current standards, but the card's end-of-life production status and 2016 release date are evident in its benchmark performance relative to contemporary hardware.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core Ultra 7 265 and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 achieves a rank of 2475 out of 3005 tested combos in Fivem, placing it in the 18th percentile of all system pairings. This low ranking is primarily attributable to the GPU's age and performance tier, as the CPU alone sits in the 93rd percentile among all processors. The mismatch between the CPU's high percentile (93) and GPU's near-median percentile (47) creates a system where the graphics card limits overall gaming performance, particularly in Fivem's multiplayer environments that demand consistent frame delivery.

The GPU's nearest benchmark rivals — the AMD FirePro W5000, NVIDIA Quadro M2000M, NVIDIA Tesla M10, and NVIDIA Tesla C2070 — are all within 0.7% of the GTX 1070's average score of 9780. This tight clustering indicates the GTX 1070 performs at a level comparable to professional-grade workstation cards from previous generations, none of which are designed for high-refresh gaming. The CPU's rivals, including the AMD EPYC 4464P (0.3% higher), Intel Core Ultra 7 265F (0.3% lower), AMD EPYC 7343 (0.7% lower), and AMD EPYC 9124 (0.7% higher), show the processor is competitive with server-class silicon, further emphasizing the GPU as the performance ceiling.

Given that the combo rank falls near the bottom quartile of all tested configurations, users should expect this system to deliver playable frame rates only at 1080p with medium-to-high settings. The rank of 2475 suggests that approximately 82% of tested combos outperform this pairing in Fivem, making it a suboptimal choice for competitive or high-fidelity multiplayer gaming. The gap between CPU and GPU performance tiers is the defining characteristic of this combo's ranking, and it manifests in the measured FPS data across all resolutions and settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its most playable results. Low settings produce an average of 131 FPS, which drops to 103 FPS at Medium (with a minimum of 88 and maximum of 119 FPS), 82 FPS at High, and 64 FPS at Ultra. The 1080p data shows a 67 FPS spread between Low and Ultra, indicating the GTX 1070 has significant headroom at this resolution when settings are reduced. The Medium preset's minimum of 88 FPS suggests frame pacing remains stable even under load, though the Ultra preset's 64 FPS average approaches the threshold where competitive players may notice input latency.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance degrades noticeably. Low settings average 86 FPS, Medium drops to 68 FPS (minimum 58, maximum 78), High falls to 54 FPS, and Ultra manages just 42 FPS. The 1440p results show a 44 FPS spread across settings, with the Ultra preset dipping below the 60 FPS threshold that most players consider smooth. The Medium preset's minimum of 58 FPS indicates occasional dips below 60, which could be perceptible in fast-paced multiplayer scenarios. The 1440p High setting at 54 FPS sits in an awkward middle ground — playable but not ideal for competitive play.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles across all settings. Low settings average 48 FPS, Medium drops to 38 FPS (minimum 32, maximum 43), High falls to 30 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 23 FPS. The 4K results reveal a 25 FPS spread between Low and Ultra, with even the lowest settings failing to reach 60 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 32 FPS suggests significant frame drops during intense scenes, making 4K gameplay generally unsatisfactory. The Ultra preset's 23 FPS average is below the threshold for smooth gameplay by a wide margin, and even the Low preset's 48 FPS falls short of the 60 FPS target. These numbers confirm that 4K is not a viable resolution for this combo in Fivem, regardless of settings.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 brings substantial processing power to this pairing, featuring 20 cores and 20 threads based on the Arrow Lake architecture built on TSMC's 3 nm process. Its base clock of 2.40 GHz boosts to 5.30 GHz, and the processor includes 30 MB of shared L3 cache plus 3 MB L2 per core. PassMark multithread score of 49682 and single-thread score of 4689 demonstrate strong all-around performance, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 42216 and single-core score of 5960. The CPU's 93rd percentile ranking among all processors underscores its capability, yet in Fivem, the measured FPS data shows the processor rarely becomes the limiting factor.

The CPU's 20 cores are more than sufficient for Fivem's multiplayer workloads, which typically scale across a handful of threads for game logic, network synchronization, and physics. The 5.30 GHz boost clock ensures strong single-thread performance for the game's main simulation thread, while the 102.4 GB/s dual-channel DDR5 memory bandwidth provides ample data throughput for asset streaming. The 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die, produced on TSMC's 3 nm node, give the Core Ultra 7 265 a significant efficiency advantage over the GPU's 16 nm process, though this does not translate to gaming performance when the GPU is the bottleneck.

The CPU's nearest rivals — the AMD EPYC 4464P, Intel Core Ultra 7 265F, AMD EPYC 7343, and AMD EPYC 9124 — all score within 0.7% of the Core Ultra 7 265's average benchmark score of 64640. This clustering indicates the processor performs at a level comparable to high-end server chips, yet in gaming scenarios, the GTX 1070's 47th percentile ranking means the CPU's capabilities are largely underutilized. The PassMark data compression score of 522983 and integer math score of 134773 highlight the CPU's strength in compute-heavy tasks, but Fivem's rendering pipeline depends primarily on GPU throughput. At 1080p Low settings, the 131 FPS average suggests the CPU can drive the GPU to its limits, but at 4K Ultra, the 23 FPS result shows the GPU is the clear constraint, with the CPU likely waiting for the graphics card to complete frames.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings for this combo in Fivem?

A: The data shows 1920x1080 Medium settings (103 FPS average, 88 minimum) provides the best balance of visual quality and smooth gameplay. 1080p Ultra (64 FPS) is playable, while 1440p and 4K resolutions all fall below 60 FPS at High settings (54 FPS and 30 FPS respectively).

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this system?

A: The GPU is the clear bottleneck. The GTX 1070 sits at the 47th GPU percentile, while the Core Ultra 7 265 ranks at the 93rd CPU percentile. The steep FPS drops from 1080p to 4K (82 to 30 FPS at High settings) indicate the GPU's 6.463 TFLOPS and 256.3 GB/s bandwidth cannot keep pace with the CPU's capabilities.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Fivem?

A: No, not at playable frame rates. The 4K results show 48 FPS at Low settings, 38 FPS at Medium, 30 FPS at High, and 23 FPS at Ultra. Even the lowest settings fail to reach 60 FPS, making 4K gaming unsatisfactory for this title.

Q: How does the GTX 1070 compare to its nearest benchmark rivals?

A: The GTX 1070's average benchmark score of 9780 is within 0.7% of the AMD FirePro W5000 (9803), NVIDIA Quadro M2000M (9832), NVIDIA Tesla M10 (9724), and NVIDIA Tesla C2070 (9716). This tight clustering shows the card performs at a level comparable to professional workstation GPUs from earlier generations.

Q: What does the combo's rank of 2475 out of 3005 mean?

A: This rank places the combo in the bottom 18% of all tested system pairings in Fivem. Approximately 82% of tested combos outperform this configuration, primarily due to the GTX 1070's aging architecture (Pascal, 2016 release) relative to the Core Ultra 7 265's modern Arrow Lake design.

Q: Is there a significant difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: Yes, the difference is substantial. Low settings average 131 FPS while Ultra averages 64 FPS — a 67 FPS spread. This indicates the GTX 1070 has considerable headroom at 1080p when settings are reduced, allowing players to prioritize frame rate over visual fidelity.