Fivem

Fivem, the multiplayer modification framework built on Grand Theft Auto V, presents a unique performance profile for the Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. The measured data reveals a system capable of high refresh rates at lower resolutions, but one that encounters significant constraints at 4K. This analysis breaks down the benchmark results to determine optimal settings and the respective roles of the CPU and GPU in this specific configuration.

Settings Recommendations

The benchmark data for this Fivem configuration yields a clear hierarchy of performance across the four tested presets. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 274 FPS, which is the highest performance tier in the dataset. The Medium preset follows at 216 FPS, while High and Ultra produce 173 FPS and 134 FPS, respectively. Given that all presets at this resolution exceed 130 FPS, the choice hinges on the user's preference for visual fidelity versus raw frame rate. The data indicates that the Medium preset offers a balanced experience, providing a substantial 42 FPS advantage over High while likely retaining a significant portion of visual quality.

At 2560x1440, the performance curve shifts. The Low preset maintains a very high 180 FPS average, but the High preset drops to 114 FPS. The Medium preset sits comfortably in between at 142 FPS. The Ultra preset, while still playable at 88 FPS, represents a significant reduction from the other options. For users with high-refresh-rate monitors at this resolution, the Medium preset appears to be the sweet spot, as it maintains a frame rate above 140 FPS while offering better visual quality than the Low preset.

The 3840x2160 resolution reveals a different story. Here, the Low preset achieves 100 FPS, but the Medium preset drops to 79 FPS, and the High preset falls to 63 FPS. The Ultra preset is the only option that dips below the 60 FPS threshold, averaging 49 FPS. Based on this data, the Low preset is the only option that provides a consistently smooth experience at 4K, though the Medium preset at 79 FPS may be acceptable for users who prefer higher visual quality over a 100 FPS target. The High preset at 63 FPS is borderline, and the Ultra preset should be avoided for competitive or fast-paced gameplay.

The best experience per the measured rows depends on the target resolution. At 1080p and 1440p, the Medium preset is recommended as it yields high frame rates (216 FPS and 142 FPS) that are well above the threshold for smooth gameplay, while providing a visual upgrade over Low. At 4K, the Low preset is the most practical choice to maintain a high frame rate, with the Medium preset as a viable alternative for those prioritizing visual fidelity at 79 FPS.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX is a 20-core, 20-thread processor based on the Arrow Lake architecture, with a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. Its benchmark scores are strong, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 40642 and a single-core score of 5737. The Passmark single-thread score of 4500 and multithread score of 47985 further confirm its high processing capability. The CPU's percentile ranking of 93 indicates it outperforms the vast majority of tested CPUs in general benchmarks.

In Fivem, the CPU's role is critical at lower resolutions where the GPU is not the bottleneck. The data shows that at 1080p, the frame rates are exceptionally high across all presets, reaching 274 FPS on Low. This suggests that the 265HX is capable of feeding the RTX 5090 with enough data to maintain these frame rates. The high boost clock of 5.30 GHz likely contributes to strong single-threaded performance, which is often important for game logic and physics in a modded multiplayer environment like Fivem. The CPU's performance is evident in its Passmark physics score of 2978, which reflects its ability to handle complex in-game simulations.

Comparing to its nearest rivals, the 265HX has an average benchmark score of 63173, which is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core i7-13790F (63080) and 0.7% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX (62738). It is 0.2% lower than the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G (63331) and 0.5% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 (62839). These minimal deltas indicate that the 265HX is at the top of its class, and its performance in Fivem at lower resolutions is consistent with this high standing. The 20 cores and 20 threads provide ample parallel processing power, which is beneficial for handling the many concurrent tasks and scripts that Fivem servers run, ensuring that the CPU does not become a limiting factor in the tested scenarios.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is a flagship graphics card built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture, featuring 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, yielding a memory bandwidth of 1.79 TB/s. Its core clocks are listed as 2017 MHz base and 2407 MHz boost. The GPU's raw compute power is substantial, with an FP32 rating of 104.8 TFLOPS. Its benchmark scores are also top-tier, with a Passmark G3D score of 39650 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 18355. The GPU's percentile ranking of 92 places it among the top GPUs tested.

The GPU's role becomes increasingly dominant as the resolution increases. At 1080p, the GPU has ample headroom, allowing the CPU to drive frame rates to 274 FPS on Low settings. However, the performance drop from Low to Ultra at 1080p (274 FPS to 134 FPS) shows the impact of increasing the graphical load on the GPU. At 1440p, the GPU is under more stress, but it still manages to deliver over 180 FPS on Low and 88 FPS on Ultra.

The transition to 4K is where the GPU's limits become apparent. The RTX 5090, despite its massive 32 GB VRAM and high bandwidth, sees average frame rates drop to 49 FPS on Ultra settings. The performance difference between Low (100 FPS) and Ultra (49 FPS) at 4K is a 51 FPS gap, demonstrating that the graphical workload at this resolution is immense. The 32 GB VRAM capacity is more than sufficient for Fivem, as the game does not typically require such a high memory footprint. The bottleneck at 4K is the GPU's raw compute throughput, not its memory capacity. The data shows that the GPU is the primary limiting component at 4K, as even with a top-tier CPU, the frame rates cannot reach the levels seen at 1440p.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Fivem, this specific pairing of the Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 holds a combo rank of 601 out of 3005 tested combinations. This places it in the top 20% of all tested systems, indicating a high level of overall performance. However, it is important to note that this ranking is not absolute, as it does not place the combo in the top tier of all configurations, implying that other combinations have achieved higher frame rates in Fivem.

The ranking reflects the balance between the two components. While the CPU and GPU are both individually top-tier parts, their combined performance in Fivem is not the absolute best. This could be due to the specific performance characteristics of Fivem, which may be more sensitive to certain CPU features or memory configurations than to raw GPU power. The combo rank of 601 suggests that the system is very capable, but there is room for other hardware configurations to outperform it in this specific game. The high CPU and GPU percentiles (93 and 92, respectively) are not directly mirrored in the game's combo rank, which indicates that Fivem's engine does not scale perfectly with the hardware's general computing capabilities.

FAQ

Q: What is the best preset to use for a high refresh rate 1080p monitor?

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves 274 FPS, and the Medium preset achieves 216 FPS. For a 144Hz monitor, both are sufficient, but the Medium preset provides a better visual experience while still offering a high 216 FPS average.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming with high settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with High settings, the system averages 63 FPS. This is playable, but the Low preset at 100 FPS offers a smoother experience. Ultra settings at 4K drop to 49 FPS, which is below the standard 60 FPS target.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rival, the Intel Core i7-13790F?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX has an average benchmark score of 63173, which is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core i7-13790F's score of 63080. The performance difference is minimal.

Q: Is the 32 GB of VRAM on the RTX 5090 necessary for Fivem?

A: The data does not indicate a specific VRAM usage for Fivem. However, the 32 GB capacity is far beyond what most current games require, and the performance drop at 4K is more likely due to compute limits than memory capacity.

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

A: At 2560x1440, the Medium preset averages 142 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 88 FPS. This represents a 54 FPS difference, with Medium providing a significantly smoother experience.

Q: How does the system's combo ranking reflect its performance?

A: This combo ranks 601 out of 3005 tested combinations in Fivem. This places it in the top 20% of systems, indicating strong performance, though it is not the absolute highest-ranked configuration.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following data provides the exact measured average FPS for each resolution and settings preset.

1920x1080:

• Low: 274 FPS
• Medium: 216 FPS (min 184, max 248)
• High: 173 FPS
• Ultra: 134 FPS

2560x1440:

• Low: 180 FPS
• Medium: 142 FPS (min 121, max 163)
• High: 114 FPS
• Ultra: 88 FPS

3840x2160:

• Low: 100 FPS
• Medium: 79 FPS (min 67, max 91)
• High: 63 FPS
• Ultra: 49 FPS

The data shows a consistent step-down in performance as settings increase from Low to Ultra at each resolution. The Medium preset at each resolution also provides a min/max FPS range, indicating some frame time variance. For example, at 1080p, the Medium preset has a min of 184 FPS and a max of 248 FPS, showing a 64 FPS variance. At 4K, the variance is narrower, with a min of 67 and max of 91 on Medium, a 24 FPS difference. This suggests that at lower resolutions, the system can push very high frame rates, but with more variability, while at higher resolutions, the frame rate is more stable but lower.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is significant and reveals the changing bottleneck. At 1080p on Low settings, the system achieves 274 FPS. Moving to 1440p, the same preset drops to 180 FPS, a 94 FPS decrease. At 4K, it drops further to 100 FPS, another 80 FPS decrease. This pattern indicates a strong scaling dependency on resolution.

Looking at the High preset, the progression is 173 FPS (1080p) → 114 FPS (1440p) → 63 FPS (4K). The percentage drop from 1080p to 1440p is approximately 34%, and from 1440p to 4K is approximately 45%. This increasing rate of performance loss as resolution increases points to the GPU becoming the limiting factor.

At 1080p, the high frame rates (274 FPS on Low) suggest that the CPU is the primary driver, as the GPU has enough headroom to render frames quickly. The drop to 1440p is significant but still leaves the system at very playable frame rates. The transition to 4K is where the GPU's workload becomes the dominant constraint. The fact that the Low preset at 4K (100 FPS) is slower than the Ultra preset at 1080p (134 FPS) underscores the massive computational cost of 4K rendering. The data clearly indicates that while the CPU is capable of sustaining high frame rates at lower resolutions, the RTX 5090's performance at 4K is the limiting factor, and users seeking maximum frame rates at that resolution will need to rely on lower graphics presets.