Fivem

Fivem, in its default state, is not a demanding title for modern hardware. However, this dataset, measured with an Intel Core Ultra 7 265 and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070, shows how the game scales with resolution and settings, revealing where the bottleneck shifts. The results indicate that this combination is capable of delivering high refresh rates at 1080p and 1440p, while 4K remains firmly in 60 FPS territory, depending on the preset chosen.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear and predictable pattern: as resolution increases, average frame rates drop significantly. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 260 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low drops this to 171 FPS, a reduction of 89 frames. At 4K Low, the average falls to 95 FPS. This scaling suggests that at lower resolutions, the CPU is doing the heavy lifting, but the GPU becomes the primary limiter as pixel count increases.

The most dramatic shift occurs between 1440p and 4K. At 1440p High, the average is 108 FPS. At 4K High, it drops to 60 FPS. This is a 44% reduction in performance, which is substantial. The data indicates that the RTX 4070, with its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth, starts to hit its limits at 4K, especially with more demanding settings like High and Ultra. The 47 FPS average at 4K Ultra confirms that this resolution is not the target for maxed-out settings with this combo.

The gap between Low and Ultra settings also widens as resolution increases. At 1080p, the difference between Low (260 FPS) and Ultra (128 FPS) is 132 FPS. At 1440p, that gap shrinks to 87 FPS (171 vs 84). At 4K, the gap is 48 FPS (95 vs 47). This pattern is typical: at lower resolutions, the CPU can feed the GPU enough frames, but at higher resolutions, the GPU's rendering workload becomes the dominant factor, making the settings overhead more costly relative to the total frame time.

Looking at the 4K Medium results, which include a min FPS of 64 and max FPS of 86, it's clear that even at a mid-range preset, frame pacing is not perfectly stable. The 4K Ultra result lacks min/max data, but the 47 FPS average is below the 60 FPS target that many users consider the baseline for smooth gameplay. The 1080p Medium results show a min of 175 and max of 236, indicating a wide variance even at lower resolutions, which is common in multiplayer games with many dynamic objects and other players.

Settings Recommendations

The data suggests that the optimal experience depends heavily on the target resolution. For 1080p users, the High preset at 164 FPS is a solid choice, offering a significant improvement over Medium (205 FPS) in visual fidelity while still maintaining a frame rate well above the 144 Hz refresh rate that many monitors support. The Ultra preset at 128 FPS is also viable, but the 36 FPS drop from High may not be worth the visual gains, especially in a fast-paced multiplayer environment where frame time consistency matters.

At 1440p, High settings provide an excellent balance, with an average of 108 FPS. This is a comfortable zone for high-refresh-rate gaming, and the visual upgrade over Medium (135 FPS) is noticeable. The Ultra preset at 84 FPS is still playable, but it drops below the 100 FPS threshold that many competitive players prefer. For a smoother experience, Medium at 135 FPS is a better choice if you prioritize frame rate over maximum detail.

For 4K, the situation is more constrained. The Low preset at 95 FPS is the only way to get close to 100 FPS, but it sacrifices most of the graphical features that make the game look modern. The Medium preset at 75 FPS is a more reasonable middle ground, providing a good balance between visual quality and playability, and its min FPS of 64 indicates it stays above the 60 FPS V-sync threshold most of the time. High at 60 FPS is right on the edge, and Ultra at 47 FPS is not recommended for a consistently smooth experience.

The recommendation is clear: for 1080p and 1440p, use High or Ultra depending on your preference for visual fidelity versus raw frame rate. For 4K, Medium is the sweet spot, as it offers a playable frame rate without the extreme visual compromises of Low. The data shows that this combo is best suited for 1440p High, where it delivers a strong balance of performance and image quality.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo can achieve in Fivem?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 260, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: Can this system maintain 60 FPS at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, at 4K with High settings, the average FPS is exactly 60. At Medium settings, it averages 75 FPS, and at Low it averages 95 FPS. However, at Ultra settings, it drops to 47 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU's core count affect performance in Fivem?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 has 20 cores and 20 threads. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo reaches 260 FPS, indicating that the CPU has sufficient single-thread and multi-thread performance to avoid being a bottleneck at lower resolutions where the GPU has less work to do.

Q: What is the performance difference between High and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the High preset averages 108 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 84 FPS. This is a difference of 24 FPS, or about 22% lower performance for Ultra.

Q: Is the RTX 4070 the limiting factor at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, the data indicates that at 4K, the GPU is the primary bottleneck. The FPS drops significantly from 1080p to 4K at the same settings, and the variance in frames (e.g., min 64 at Medium) shows the GPU struggling to maintain consistent output.

Q: What are the min and max FPS values for Medium settings?

A: At 1920x1080 Medium, the min FPS is 175 and max is 236. At 2560x1440 Medium, the min is 115 and max is 156. At 3840x2160 Medium, the min is 64 and max is 86.

How This Combo Ranks

In the benchmark database, this specific combination of the Intel Core Ultra 7 265 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 ranks 650th out of 3005 tested combos for Fivem. This places it in the top 22% of all configurations tested. The rank demonstrates that while this is a strong pairing, it is not at the absolute top tier for this specific game, which may favor systems with even more powerful GPUs or different CPU architectures.

The CPU itself has a percentile rank of 93 versus all CPUs, indicating it is in the top 7% of processors. Its average benchmark score of 64640 places it near rivals like the AMD EPYC 4464P (64823, -0.3% delta) and the Intel Core Ultra 7 265F (64438, 0.3% delta). This suggests the CPU is not a weak point in this combo. The GPU has a percentile rank of 81, placing it in the top 19% of all GPUs, with an average score of 37648, adjacent to the NVIDIA Tesla P4 and AMD Radeon RX Vega 56. The combo's overall rank of 650 suggests that the GPU is the more limiting factor in this pairing for Fivem, as the CPU's high percentile rank is not fully reflected in the game's ranking.

The delta percentages against the CPU's nearest rivals are very small, all under 1%. This indicates that the Ultra 7 265 is extremely competitive with the EPYC server chips and its own F-variant. The game's rank of 650 out of 3005 means there are many other combos that achieve higher FPS, likely those with more powerful GPUs like the RTX 4080 or 4090, but the data confirms that this specific combo is well above average for the game.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 is a 20-core, 20-thread processor based on the Arrow Lake architecture, built on a 3 nm process. It has a base clock of 2.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. Its 30 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR5 memory support with 102.4 GB/s bandwidth are key specifications for feeding the GPU. The CPU's integrated graphics, Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 32EU, are not relevant for gaming when a discrete GPU like the RTX 4070 is present.

In Fivem, the CPU's role is critical at lower resolutions. The jump from 1080p Low (260 FPS) to 1440p Low (171 FPS) shows that at 1080p, the CPU is able to push a very high number of frames, but the GPU starts to become the bottleneck as resolution increases. The CPU's high boost clock of 5.30 GHz is likely a major factor in achieving these high frame rates, as Fivem is often sensitive to single-thread performance.

The benchmark results for the CPU, such as a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 42216 and a single-core score of 5960, demonstrate its strong overall capability. The PassMark multi-thread score of 49682 and single-thread score of 4689 further confirm that it is a high-performing processor. While the game's rank of 650 suggests that the CPU is not the sole limiting factor, its 20 cores and 20 threads ensure that background tasks and other system processes will not steal performance from the game. The data indicates that this CPU is more than adequate for Fivem, and the bottleneck shifts to the GPU at higher resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 260 FPS average. This is the highest frame rate measured in the entire dataset, indicating that the CPU is the primary driver at this resolution and settings level.
• Medium: 205 FPS average, with a minimum of 175 and maximum of 236. The variance shows some frame time inconsistency, but the average is still very high.
• High: 164 FPS average. A solid 60+ FPS drop from Low, but still well above the refresh rate of most high-end monitors.
• Ultra: 128 FPS average. The most demanding preset at 1080p, but still comfortably above 60 FPS.

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 171 FPS average. A significant drop from 1080p Low, showing the GPU is beginning to take on more work.
• Medium: 135 FPS average, with a minimum of 115 and maximum of 156. The min FPS is still high, making this a good choice for competitive play.
• High: 108 FPS average. This is the sweet spot for 1440p, offering a balance of visual quality and performance.
• Ultra: 84 FPS average. Still playable, but the frame rate is starting to get closer to the 60 FPS baseline.

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 95 FPS average. The only 4K preset that approaches 100 FPS, but it requires significant visual compromises.
• Medium: 75 FPS average, with a minimum of 64 and maximum of 86. The min FPS is just above 60, indicating the GPU is working hard to maintain frame rates.
• High: 60 FPS average. This is exactly at the V-sync target, but there is no headroom for demanding scenes.
• Ultra: 47 FPS average. This is below the 60 FPS threshold and is not recommended for a smooth experience.