Fivem

Fivem is a multiplayer mod for Grand Theft Auto V, and this dataset examines the performance of an Intel Core Ultra 7 265K paired with an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER. The combination yields an average of 28 FPS at 4K High settings, climbing to 123 FPS at 1080p Low. This pairing represents a substantial CPU investment paired with a mid-range GPU, and the measured results show a system that can handle competitive multiplayer at 1080p but struggles with higher resolutions and demanding presets.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to play Fivem with this combo?

A: The data clearly favors 1920x1080, where even the "Ultra" preset maintains an average of 60 FPS. At 2560x1440, the system averages 51 FPS on "High" and 40 FPS on "Ultra", while at 3840x2160, all presets drop to 45 FPS or lower, with "Ultra" averaging just 22 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in terms of average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K has an average benchmark score of 70,879, which is 0.2% below the Intel Xeon 6511P (71,051) and 0.7% below the Intel Xeon Platinum 8270 (71,370). It is 1% ahead of the Intel Core i7-14700KF (70,163) and 1.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F (69,996).

Q: What is the GPU's performance ranking among all graphics cards?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is in the 53rd percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 12,986. This places it slightly above the AMD Radeon RX 580 (12,928) and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile (12,940), and 0.7% above the NVIDIA Tesla M2090 (13,075) is actually 0.7% higher than the 1660 SUPER, while the AMD Radeon 740M (12,870) is 0.9% behind.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gaming?

A: For a balance of image quality and performance, the "Medium" preset at 2560x1440 provides the best experience, averaging 64 FPS with a minimum of 54 FPS and a maximum of 73 FPS. The "High" preset is also worth considering, with an average of 51 FPS, but "Ultra" drops to 40 FPS.

Q: How many cores and threads does the CPU have?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K has 20 cores and 20 threads. It features a base clock of 3.90 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, with 30 MB of shared L3 cache, a 3 nm process node, and a 125W TDP.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K is the primary processor in this combination, and its specifications are substantial. With 20 cores and 20 threads, it is a high-end desktop processor built on the Arrow Lake-S architecture. The base clock is 3.90 GHz, which can boost up to 5.50 GHz, providing strong single-thread performance when needed. It has a 30 MB shared L3 cache and a dual-channel memory bus supporting DDR5 memory with a bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. The CPU is built on a 3nm process node and has a TDP of 125W.

The benchmark results indicate that the CPU is exceptionally powerful. It scores 35,850 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2,020 in single-core. In Geekbench, it scores 23,085 multi-core and 2,713 single-core. Its average benchmark score of 70,879 places it in the 94th percentile of all CPUs, meaning it is faster than 94% of all processors tested. In comparison to its nearest rivals, the performance is tightly packed: it is 0.2% slower than the Intel Xeon 6511P, 0.7% slower than the Intel Xeon Platinum 6510, 1% faster than the Intel Core i7-14700KF, and 1.3% faster than the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F. These are very close margins, indicating that the 265K is at the very top tier of CPU performance.

For a game like Fivem, which is a multiplayer modification for GTA V, the CPU is critical for handling the game's simulation, physics, and the many scripts and players present in a multiplayer server. The high core count and boost clock suggest that the CPU is not likely to be a major bottleneck in most scenarios, even with many concurrent entities. The data supports this: the CPU is never the limiting factor at 1080p, and it can push high frame rates even at lower resolutions. The CPU's raw processing power, as demonstrated by its high benchmark scores, ensures that the GPU will be the primary performance bottleneck at most settings. The 20 threads and 3.90GHz base clock also help with the game's ability to handle the many background processes and network traffic typical of online multiplayer sessions.

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K is a top-tier processor by almost any measure. Its percentile rank of 94% shows it is significantly faster than the vast majority of desktop CPUs. The benchmark data indicates that the CPU is not a limiting factor for this game, as even the weaker GPU is able to reach high frame rates when the resolution or settings are lowered. The CPU's single-core performance, as shown by the 2,020 R23 and 2,713 Geekbench scores, is also strong, which is important for a game that may not be perfectly optimized for multi-core scaling.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is a Turing-architecture graphics card, built on a 12nm process. It has 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 336.0 GB/s. Its base clock is 1530 MHz and its boost clock is 1785 MHz. The card has a 125W TDP and is an end-of-life product. The GPU’s average benchmark score is 12,986, placing it in the 50th percentile of all GPUs. This means the GTX 1660 SUPER is a mid-range card, offering a solid performance for 1080p gaming. It is a close match to the AMD Radeon RX 580 (12,928) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile (12,940), with the GTX 1660 SUPER being slightly faster, but it is 0.7% slower than the NVIDIA Tesla M2090 (13,075). The AMD Radeon 740M (12,870) is a close rival as well.

The GPU's 6 GB of VRAM is a significant limiting factor for a game like Fivem at higher settings and resolutions. At 4K, the high memory demands of textures and details can quickly fill the VRAM, leading to performance drops or texture streaming issues. The measured data supports this: at 3840x2160, the average FPS is 28 FPS on "High", 35 FPS on "Medium", 45 FPS on "Low", and 22 FPS on "Ultra". The 6 GB VRAM is a bottleneck at 4K, but at 1080p, it is less of a concern, allowing the card to reach an average of 123 FPS on "Low" and 77 FPS on "High" presets. The GPU's raw compute power, 5.027 TFLOPS, is also a factor, but it's the memory bandwidth and VRAM size that are the primary constraints.

The GPU is clearly the bottleneck in this combination. The CPU is in the 94th percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU is in the 50th percentile. This means the CPU has far more headroom than the GPU. At 1080p, the GPU is the limiting factor, and the CPU is likely waiting for the GPU to finish its work. The data supports this: at 1080p "Low", the system averages 123 FPS, which is a solid result, but the CPU could likely push even higher if the GPU were faster. At 1440p and 4K, the GPU's limitations are even more apparent, with 4K "Ultra" dropping to 22 FPS. The 6 GB VRAM is also a limiting factor at these resolutions, as it can cause frame drops and texture loading issues.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER ranks at 3174 out of 3707 tested combos in the database for Fivem. This places it in the top 15% of combos, but it is not a top-tier performer. The rank is influenced by the GPU's mid-range performance, which holds back the powerful CPU. The GPU's 50th percentile ranking is the primary reason for this lower ranking. While the CPU is a top-tier component, the GPU is not, so the overall system is a mid-range gaming machine. This rank indicates that a user looking for the highest frame rates in Fivem would need to pair the CPU with a more powerful GPU. The 3170 rank out of 3707 is 86th percentile, meaning the combo is faster than 86% of combos tested. The data shows that the GPU is the bottleneck, and a stronger GPU would dramatically improve the overall ranking. This combo is a great example of a system that is CPU-heavy, and the potential of the processor is not fully realized due to the GPU's limitations.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience, the data suggests that the "Low" preset is the best for a smooth, high frame rate experience. At 1080p, the "Low" preset provides an average of 123 FPS, which is excellent for competitive play. The "Medium" preset is also a strong option, with an average of 97 FPS and a minimum of 82 FPS, offering a great balance of visual quality and performance. The "High" preset at 1080p, with an average of 77 FPS, is also playable, but the "Ultra" preset at 1080p, with an average of 60 FPS, is the lowest average FPS that can still be considered smooth. For 1440p, the "Medium" preset is the best option, providing an average of 64 FPS with a minimum of 54 FPS. The "High" preset at 1440p, with an average of 51 FPS, is only recommended if the user can tolerate a lower frame rate. At 4K, the "Low" preset is the only option that provides a somewhat playable experience, with an average of 45 FPS, but it is not ideal for smooth gameplay, as it is below the 60 FPS target.

For a balanced experience, the "Medium" preset at 1080p is the recommended choice, as it provides a high frame rate with a minimum of 82 FPS and a maximum of 111 FPS, ensuring a smooth and responsive feel. The "High" preset at 1080p is also a strong option, but the "Medium" preset offers a better frame rate headroom. For users with a 1440p monitor, the "Medium" preset is the best option, as it provides an average of 64 FPS, which is playable. The "Low" preset at 1080p provides the best frame rate, but at the cost of visual quality. The 6 GB VRAM and the GPU's processing power are the primary limiting factors, so the lower presets are needed to maintain a playable frame rate at higher resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of how this combo performs across resolutions and settings.

1080p (1920x1080):

• Low: 123 FPS average.
• Medium: 97 FPS average, with a minimum of 82 FPS and a maximum of 111 FPS.
• High: 77 FPS average.
• Ultra: 60 FPS average.

This is the resolution where the combo performs best. The "Low" preset provides a very high frame rate, and even the "Ultra" preset is playable at 60 FPS. The "Medium" and "High" presets are also very playable, with the average FPS well above 60. The 6 GB VRAM is not a major issue at this resolution, and the GPU is the primary bottleneck.

1440p (2560x1440):

• Low: 81 FPS average.
• Medium: 64 FPS average with a minimum of 54 FPS and a maximum of 73 FPS.
• High: 51 FPS average.
• Ultra: 40 FPS average.

At 1440p, the "Low" and "Medium" presets provide playable frame rates, but the "High" and "Ultra" presets drop below 60 FPS. The "Medium" preset is the best balance, with a minimum of 54 FPS, which is acceptable. The "High" preset at 51 FPS is also usable, but the "Ultra" preset at 40 FPS is not ideal for a smooth experience.

4K (3840x2160):

• Low: 45 FPS average.
• Medium: 35 FPS average with a minimum of 30 FPS and a maximum of 41 FPS.
• High: 28 FPS average.
• Ultra: 22 FPS average.

4K is a very challenging resolution for this combo. Even the "Low" preset only averages 45 FPS, and the "Medium" preset has a minimum of 30 FPS. The "High" and "Ultra" presets are not playable, with averages of 28 and 22 FPS respectively. The 6 GB VRAM and the GPU's compute performance are major limiting factors at this resolution. The data shows that 4K is not a viable option for this combo, and users should stick to 1080p or 1440p with lower settings.

The overall pattern is clear: the combo is best suited for 1080p gaming, where it can achieve high frame rates. At 1440p, it can still deliver a playable experience on the "Medium" preset, while 4K is not recommended. The CPU's performance is never the primary bottleneck, as it can drive high frame rates when the GPU is not the limit. The GPU's 6 GB VRAM is a limiting factor at higher resolutions, causing a significant drop in performance. The data shows that the combo is a strong performer for 1080p and a capable performer for 1440p on medium settings, but it is not well-suited for 4K.