Fivem

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER delivers a high-refresh-rate experience in Fivem, with performance scaling that reveals a clear shift in system bottleneck as resolution and settings change. The data indicates that this combination ranks in the 94th percentile of tested configurations, placing it firmly in the upper echelon of systems capable of handling this multiplayer title.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a substantial performance drop when moving from 1080p to 4K, indicating that the graphics card becomes the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions. At Low settings, the average frame rate falls from 331 FPS at 1920x1080 to 218 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of 113 FPS, and then further to 121 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 63% decrease in average FPS from 1080p to 4K, which is a characteristic pattern of a GPU-bound scenario at the highest resolution.

The scaling pattern shifts when examining higher settings. At Ultra settings, the average FPS drops from 162 at 1080p to 107 at 1440p and finally to 59 at 4K. The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K at Ultra is 64%, similar to the Low setting, but the absolute frame rates are considerably lower. This consistent percentage decline across settings suggests that the RTX 4080 SUPER's rendering capabilities are the dominant factor in determining performance at 4K, regardless of the quality preset.

At 1080p, the CPU's role becomes more apparent. The jump from Low to Ultra settings only reduces average FPS from 331 to 162, which is a 51% decrease. This relatively modest reduction compared to the 4K scaling indicates that at 1080p, the Intel Core Ultra 7 265's 20 cores and 5.30 GHz boost clock are sufficient to feed the GPU, and the performance is more evenly balanced between the two components. The data suggests that users targeting 4K gaming will see performance primarily dictated by the GPU, while those at 1080p will experience a more balanced system utilization.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1440p with High settings?

A: The measured average FPS is 138 at 2560x1440 with High settings, which represents a strong performance level for competitive multiplayer gameplay.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 SUPER compare to its nearest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 54209, which is 0.1% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080's score of 54247. This places the two cards essentially at parity in synthetic testing.

Q: What is the lowest average frame rate recorded in the measured data?

A: The lowest average FPS is 59 at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, indicating that 4K Ultra may not provide a consistently smooth experience for all users.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck at 1080p resolution?

A: At 1920x1080, the CPU appears to play a more significant role, as evidenced by the relatively smaller performance gap between Low and Ultra settings compared to 4K. The 20-core processor with a 5.30 GHz boost clock helps maintain high frame rates across all settings.

Q: What is the highest average frame rate achieved in the testing data?

A: The highest recorded average FPS is 331 at 1920x1080 with Low settings, demonstrating the system's capability for extremely high refresh rates at lower resolutions.

Q: How does the Intel Core Ultra 7 265 rank among all tested CPUs?

A: The processor holds a 93rd percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 64640, placing it just 0.3% behind the AMD EPYC 4464P's score of 64823.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER's 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus provides 736.3 GB/s of bandwidth, which is a critical factor in Fivem's performance at high resolutions. The measured data shows that at 4K, the GPU is clearly the limiting component, with average FPS ranging from 59 at Ultra to 121 at Low settings. This bandwidth capacity allows the card to maintain playable frame rates even at 3840x2160, though the 59 FPS average at Ultra suggests that the 16 GB memory is being fully utilized at this resolution and quality level.

The card's boost clock of 2550 MHz and base clock of 2295 MHz contribute to its compute capabilities, with the 10240 shading units delivering 52.22 TFLOPS of FP32 performance. This raw compute power is evident in the scaling from Low to Ultra settings at each resolution. At 1440p, the average FPS drops from 218 at Low to 107 at Ultra, a 51% reduction, which aligns with the increased shading and texture work required at higher quality presets.

The RTX 4080 SUPER's 80 RT cores and 320 tensor cores provide additional processing capability that may benefit Fivem's rendering pipeline, though the measured data does not isolate ray tracing performance. The card's 86th percentile ranking among all GPUs and its average benchmark score of 54209 indicate that it is a high-end solution, with its nearest rival being the RTX 4080 at a mere 0.1% performance difference. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6600 further confirms the card's DirectX 12 capabilities, which are relevant for a modern title like Fivem.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the Medium preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance across all resolutions. At 1920x1080, Medium settings produce an average of 261 FPS with a minimum of 222 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay even in demanding multiplayer scenarios. This represents a 26% reduction in average FPS compared to Low settings, but the visual improvement is substantial, making it the preferred choice for competitive play at high refresh rates.

For 2560x1440 users, Medium settings deliver an average of 172 FPS with a minimum of 146 FPS, which is well above the 144 Hz refresh rate common in modern monitors. This provides a comfortable margin for frame time consistency, as the measured minimum FPS of 146 ensures that the experience remains fluid even during intense action sequences. The High preset at 1440p also remains viable with 138 FPS average, though the minimum FPS is not recorded, making Medium a safer recommendation.

At 3840x2160, the Medium preset yields an average of 95 FPS with a minimum of 81 FPS, which is playable but may not satisfy users with 120 Hz or higher refresh rate displays. The High preset at 4K drops to 76 FPS average, while Ultra falls to 59 FPS, suggesting that 4K gaming requires compromises. For the best experience at 4K, Medium settings are recommended as the highest preset that maintains an average above 90 FPS, while users prioritizing visual fidelity could opt for High settings if they accept the lower frame rate.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core Ultra 7 265 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER ranks 186th out of 3005 tested combos in Fivem, placing it in the top 6.2% of all configurations. This ranking reflects the strong synergy between the 20-core processor and the high-end graphics card, which together deliver exceptional performance in this multiplayer title. The CPU's 93rd percentile ranking among all processors and the GPU's 86th percentile ranking among all graphics cards both contribute to this favorable overall position.

The rank of 186 out of 3005 combos indicates that while this system is very fast, there are 185 other configurations that achieve higher FPS in Fivem. These likely include combinations with even more powerful GPUs or CPUs with higher single-thread performance, as Fivem's multiplayer nature can be sensitive to CPU throughput. However, the measured data shows that this combo still delivers frame rates above 200 FPS at 1080p and above 100 FPS at 1440p, making it a top-tier choice for most users.

The deltaPct values for the CPU's nearest rivals show a tight grouping, with the Ultra 7 265 sitting just 0.3% below the AMD EPYC 4464P and 0.3% above the Intel Core Ultra 7 265F. This close competition indicates that the processor choice has minimal impact on the overall combo ranking, with the GPU likely being the more significant differentiator in Fivem's performance. The combo's 186th rank out of 3005 tested systems places it well within the top percentile for gaming performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system demonstrates its peak performance capabilities. Low settings produce an average of 331 FPS, while Medium settings reduce this to 261 FPS with a minimum of 222 and a maximum of 301. High settings achieve 209 FPS average, and Ultra settings drop to 162 FPS average. The progression shows a 51% decrease from Low to Ultra, with each successive quality tier reducing performance by approximately 20-25%.

Moving to 2560x1440, the average FPS values are 218 at Low, 172 at Medium (with a minimum of 146 and maximum of 198), 138 at High, and 107 at Ultra. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1440p shows a 51% reduction, mirroring the pattern seen at 1080p. The Medium preset's minimum of 146 FPS is particularly notable, as it remains above the 144 Hz threshold, ensuring consistent smoothness at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, performance drops significantly. Low settings average 121 FPS, Medium averages 95 FPS with a minimum of 81 and maximum of 110, High averages 76 FPS, and Ultra averages 59 FPS. The percentage decrease from Low to Ultra at 4K is 51% as well, consistent with the other resolutions. However, the absolute frame rates are substantially lower, with even the Low preset falling below the 144 FPS mark that is achievable at lower resolutions. The minimum FPS of 81 at Medium settings indicates that 4K gaming requires careful settings management to avoid frame rate drops.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265's 20 cores and 20 threads, operating at a base clock of 2.40 GHz and boost clock of 5.30 GHz, provide substantial processing power that is evident in Fivem's performance at lower resolutions. The processor's L3 cache of 30 MB shared and 3 MB L2 cache per core help maintain low latency access to frequently used data, which is crucial for a multiplayer game that must process network data alongside game logic. The CPU's 93rd percentile ranking among all processors, with an average benchmark score of 64640, confirms its high-end positioning.

The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 42216 and single-core score of 5960 illustrate the processor's balanced capabilities. The multi-core performance is particularly relevant for Fivem, as the game's server-side simulation and player interactions can utilize multiple threads. The PassMark multi-thread score of 49682 further supports this, indicating strong parallel processing capability. However, the single-core performance, as measured by the Cinebench R23 single-core score of 5960, is also critical for maintaining high frame rates in scenarios where the game's main thread is the bottleneck.

The processor's memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s via dual-channel DDR5 support ensures that the CPU can feed data to the GPU efficiently, particularly at higher resolutions where texture streaming becomes more demanding. The 3 nm process node and 17,800 million transistors provide an efficient design that maintains high clock speeds while managing thermal output. The CPU's nearest rival, the AMD EPYC 4464P, has an average score of 64823, just 0.3% higher, indicating that the Ultra 7 265 is competitive with server-class processors in synthetic benchmarks, though Fivem's gaming workload may favor the Intel architecture's single-thread performance.