Fivem

# Fivem Performance Analysis: Intel Core Ultra 7 265 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER

This pairing combines a 20-core Arrow Lake desktop processor with a Turing-generation GPU that sits in the 65th percentile among all GPUs. The data shows a system that delivers playable frame rates at 1080p and 1440p across most settings, but struggles to maintain smooth gameplay at 4K Ultra. The CPU, ranking in the 93rd percentile among all processors, provides substantial headroom that the GPU cannot fully exploit in this multiplayer title.

FAQ

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

A: The measured data shows 2560x1440 as the sweet spot. At Medium settings, this combo delivers 91 FPS average with a 77 FPS minimum, while 1920x1080 Medium reaches 138 FPS average with a 118 FPS floor. At 3840x2160, even Low settings only produce 64 FPS average, indicating the GPU becomes the limiting factor at 4K.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations in Fivem?

A: This pairing ranks 1693 out of 3005 tested combos in Fivem, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database. The rank reflects the RTX 2070 SUPER's position in the 65th GPU percentile, which holds back the Core Ultra 7 265's top-tier CPU performance.

Q: Which settings preset provides the highest minimum frame rate?

A: The Medium preset at 1920x1080 provides the highest recorded minimum at 118 FPS, with a 138 FPS average. At 2560x1440, Medium again offers the best minimum at 77 FPS with a 91 FPS average. The Low preset at 1080p reaches 175 FPS average but no minimum is recorded in the data.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in this configuration?

A: The benchmark results indicate GPU limitation. The Core Ultra 7 265 scores 42,216 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and ranks in the 93rd CPU percentile, while the RTX 2070 SUPER sits in the 65th GPU percentile. The frame rate drops from 175 FPS at 1080p Low to 64 FPS at 4K Low show GPU-bound scaling as resolution increases.

Q: How does the RTX 2070 SUPER compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score of 20,282 places it within 1.5% of its nearest competitors. It trails the Intel Arc A750 by 1.5%, the Intel Arc B570 by 1.3%, the RTX 3070 Mobile by 1.2%, and the Quadro M4000M by 1%. These are marginal differences in overall GPU performance.

Q: What frame rates can users expect at 3840x2160 with this setup?

A: The measured data shows 40 FPS average at High, 51 FPS average at Medium (with 43 FPS minimum), 64 FPS average at Low, and 31 FPS average at Ultra. Only the Low preset approaches acceptable smoothness, while Ultra falls below 35 FPS.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER brings 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its TU104 chip, built on TSMC's 12 nm process, contains 13,600 million transistors across a 545 mm² die. The GPU operates with a base clock of 1605 MHz and boosts to 1770 MHz, with memory running at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective). These specifications place the card in the 65th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20,282.

In Fivem, the GPU's role becomes increasingly dominant as resolution scales. At 1920x1080, the card produces 175 FPS at Low, 138 FPS at Medium, 111 FPS at High, and 86 FPS at Ultra. Moving to 2560x1440, those numbers drop to 116, 91, 73, and 57 FPS respectively. At 3840x2160, the GPU's limitations become pronounced, with only 64 FPS at Low and 31 FPS at Ultra. The 8 GB VRAM capacity and 448 GB/s bandwidth appear sufficient for the presets tested, but the raw compute power constrains higher resolutions.

The RTX 2070 SUPER's 2560 shading units and 64 ROPs deliver 9.062 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and a 113.3 GPixel/s pixel rate. These figures explain the steep performance cliff between 1440p and 4K. The card's nearest rivals in the benchmark database all score within 1.5% of its average, confirming that Fivem's performance reflects the GPU's mid-range position rather than any architectural advantage or deficiency.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 is a 20-core, 20-thread processor from the Arrow Lake architecture, built on TSMC's 3 nm process. It operates with a 2.40 GHz base clock and boosts to 5.30 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The CPU features 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 30 MB of shared L3 cache. Its DDR5 dual-channel memory support provides 102.4 GB/s of bandwidth. The processor ranks in the 93rd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 64,640.

In synthetic workloads, the Core Ultra 7 265 demonstrates strong multi-threaded capability: 42,216 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 5,960 in single-core. PassMark results show 49,682 in multithread, 4,689 in single-thread, and 172,776 in floating-point math. These scores position the CPU within 0.7% of its nearest rivals, including AMD EPYC server processors. The 20-core configuration provides substantial headroom for Fivem's multiplayer workloads, which typically involve numerous NPCs and player interactions.

However, the measured FPS data reveals that the CPU's power does not translate into proportionally higher frame rates at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 175 FPS, but the same preset at 4K drops to 64 FPS — a 63% reduction that suggests the GPU is the primary constraint. The CPU's high single-thread score of 5,960 in R23 indicates it can feed the GPU adequately, but the RTX 2070 SUPER cannot maintain high output at increased resolutions. The 20-core design with 20 threads (no hyperthreading) handles Fivem's threading model effectively, but the game's frame rate ceiling in this configuration is set by the graphics card.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance for optimal settings. At 1920x1080, the Medium preset delivers 138 FPS average with a 118 FPS minimum — an excellent balance of visual quality and smoothness. The Low preset reaches 175 FPS but sacrifices visual fidelity, while High (111 FPS) and Ultra (86 FPS) offer diminishing returns. For competitive play or high refresh rate monitors, Low at 1080p provides the highest frame rates, but Medium is the recommended choice for most users.

At 2560x1440, Medium again offers the best experience with 91 FPS average and 77 FPS minimum. This preset maintains smooth gameplay while providing better image quality than Low (116 FPS). High drops to 73 FPS, which is still playable, but Ultra at 57 FPS begins to feel less fluid. Users with 144 Hz 1440p monitors should consider Low, while those with 60-100 Hz displays will find Medium ideal.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes dramatically. Low produces 64 FPS average, which is the only preset approaching acceptable smoothness. Medium drops to 51 FPS with a 43 FPS minimum — noticeable stuttering in fast-paced multiplayer. High (40 FPS) and Ultra (31 FPS) are not recommended for serious gameplay. For 4K users, the data suggests either accepting Low settings or reducing resolution to 1440p for a better balance. The Medium preset's minimum frame rates at 1080p (118 FPS) and 1440p (77 FPS) demonstrate consistent performance without severe drops.

How This Combo Ranks

This Intel Core Ultra 7 265 + RTX 2070 SUPER combination ranks 1693 out of 3005 tested combos in Fivem, placing it in the 56th percentile of all configurations. This middle-of-the-pack ranking reflects a significant CPU-GPU imbalance: the processor outperforms 93% of all CPUs, while the graphics card only surpasses 65% of GPUs. The result is a system whose frame rates are consistently GPU-limited across all tested settings and resolutions.

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 in average benchmarks. This tight grouping indicates that the processor choice is not the differentiating factor in this combo's ranking. Similarly, the GPU's rivals (Quadro M4000M, RTX 3070 Mobile, Arc B570, Arc A750) all sit within 1.5% of the RTX 2070 SUPER's average score, confirming that the GPU tier is the primary determinant of the 1693rd place finish.

The ranking suggests that users seeking higher positions in the Fivem benchmark database would benefit more from a GPU upgrade than a CPU change. The Core Ultra 7 265 provides ample processing headroom, but the RTX 2070 SUPER's mid-range positioning caps the system's performance. At 1080p, the combo outperforms many lower-ranked configurations, but at 4K, it falls behind systems with stronger GPUs despite the powerful CPU.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080:

• Low: 175 FPS average
• Medium: 138 FPS average, 118 FPS minimum, 159 FPS maximum
• High: 111 FPS average
• Ultra: 86 FPS average

At 1080p, this combo handles all presets with playable frame rates. The gap between Low and Medium (37 FPS) is larger than the gap between Medium and High (27 FPS), suggesting diminishing returns at higher settings. The Medium preset's 118 FPS minimum ensures smooth gameplay even in demanding multiplayer scenes. Ultra's 86 FPS average remains above the 60 FPS threshold, making it viable for users prioritizing visual quality.

2560x1440:

• Low: 116 FPS average
• Medium: 91 FPS average, 77 FPS minimum, 105 FPS maximum
• High: 73 FPS average
• Ultra: 57 FPS average

1440p shows a more pronounced drop-off at higher settings. Low remains highly playable at 116 FPS, while Medium's 77 FPS minimum still provides acceptable smoothness. High at 73 FPS is borderline for fast-paced action, and Ultra at 57 FPS dips below the 60 FPS threshold. The 19 FPS difference between Low and Medium at this resolution is smaller than at 1080p, indicating growing GPU pressure.

3840x2160:

• Low: 64 FPS average
• Medium: 51 FPS average, 43 FPS minimum, 58 FPS maximum
• High: 40 FPS average
• Ultra: 31 FPS average

4K performance reveals the GPU's hard limits. Only Low achieves a playable 64 FPS, while Medium's 43 FPS minimum causes noticeable stutter. High and Ultra fall well below acceptable thresholds for multiplayer gaming. The 33 FPS difference between Low and Ultra at 4K (versus 89 FPS at 1080p) demonstrates how resolution scaling overwhelms the RTX 2070 SUPER's capabilities. The 8 GB VRAM and 448 GB/s bandwidth cannot compensate for the compute demands of 4K rendering in Fivem.