Fivem

Fivem is a demanding multiplayer environment where frame rates shift dramatically based on resolution and quality settings. The data for the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 reveals a configuration that is highly capable at 1080p, solid at 1440p, but struggles to maintain smooth gameplay at 4K with higher presets. This analysis breaks down the measured results to show exactly where this combo excels and where it hits its limits.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and tells a clear story about the limiting component in this pairing. At 1080p with High settings, the combo delivers 116.8 FPS, but at 1440p that number falls to 80.4 FPS, and at 4K it drops further to 40.6 FPS. This is a 65% reduction in frame rate from 1080p to 4K, which strongly indicates that the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck as pixel count increases. The CPU is not the limiting factor here; the RTX 4060's 8 GB of VRAM and 128-bit memory bus are being saturated at higher resolutions.

Looking at the Low preset scaling tells a similar story. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 187.7 FPS, which is an excellent result for competitive play. Moving to 1440p Low drops this to 121.6 FPS, and 4K Low produces 67.6 FPS. The gap between 1080p and 1440p Low is 66.1 FPS, showing that even at lower graphical loads, resolution scaling heavily taxes the GPU. The pattern is consistent across all presets: the RTX 4060 is the component that determines the ceiling, not the Core Ultra 7 265K.

The most telling data point is the Ultra preset at 4K, which produces just 33.7 FPS. This is a 64% drop from the 93.6 FPS seen at 1080p Ultra. This configuration is simply not designed for 4K Ultra gaming in Fivem. The GPU's 272.0 GB/s bandwidth and 15.11 TFLOPS of FP32 performance are insufficient for the demands of 4K rendering. The CPU's capabilities, including its 30 MB of L3 cache and boost clock of 5.50 GHz, are largely irrelevant at this resolution because the GPU is maxed out.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the optimal experience depends heavily on the user's display resolution. For 1080p users, the High preset at 116.8 FPS offers the best balance of visual quality and smoothness. It is worth remembering the Ultra preset at 1080p drops to 93.6 FPS, which is still playable but represents a 20% performance penalty for what is likely a marginal visual improvement in a multiplayer game. The Low preset at 187.7 FPS is the choice for competitive play where frame rate trumps visuals.

For 1440p displays, the Medium preset at 95.7 FPS is the recommended starting point. It provides a near-100 FPS experience while maintaining decent visual fidelity. The High preset at 80.4 FPS is also viable for users who prioritize visuals over raw frame rate. The Ultra preset at 61.9 FPS is borderline; it is playable but will suffer in busy multiplayer scenarios where Fivem's CPU load can spike, and the frame rate may dip below 60 FPS.

At 4K, the data suggests that users should stick to the Low preset at 67.6 FPS or the Medium preset at 56.5 FPS. The High preset at 40.6 FPS is too low for smooth gameplay, and the Ultra preset at 33.7 FPS is essentially unplayable for most users. The Medium preset at 4K is the highest quality setting that maintains a playable frame rate, though users with high-refresh 4K monitors will need to accept significant compromises. The gap between 1080p Medium at 149.8 FPS and 4K Medium at 56.5 FPS illustrates just how much resolution impacts this GPU.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is the dominant factor in these results. With 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, the GPU has a memory bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s. This is the key constraint at higher resolutions. The boost clock of 2460 MHz is respectable, and the 3072 shading units provide adequate throughput for 1080p and 1440p gaming. However, the 128-bit memory bus is narrow for modern titles, and Fivem's open-world multiplayer environments can be particularly memory-hungry.

The GPU's performance percentile of 66 versus all GPUs places it in the mid-range tier. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 6600M, which scores 0.6% lower, and the Intel Arc B580, which scores 0.7% higher. This tight grouping indicates that the RTX 4060 is competitive within its class, but the data shows it is not a high-end part. The 15.11 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is modest, and the 24 RT cores are largely irrelevant for Fivem, which does not heavily utilize ray tracing.

The VRAM capacity of 8 GB is the most concerning spec for this game. At 4K with Ultra settings, the system produces only 33.7 FPS, which suggests the GPU is running out of memory and resorting to slower fallback paths. Even at 1440p Ultra, the 61.9 FPS result is below the 80.4 FPS seen at High settings, indicating that the Ultra preset is pushing the memory subsystem too hard. Users should be aware that this GPU is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, not 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 ranks 1022 out of 1792 tested combos in Fivem. This places it in the 57th percentile of all configurations tested, which is a solid mid-pack result. The CPU is clearly not the limiting factor, as it sits in the 97th percentile of all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 79102. The GPU, however, is in the 66th percentile of all GPUs with an average score of 23181.

The CPU's nearest rivals show how close the performance is at the top end. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF scores 0.2% higher, and the Intel Core i9-14900K scores 0.9% higher. These differences are negligible in real-world gaming. The GPU's rivals are similarly close, with the AMD Radeon RX 6600M scoring 0.6% lower and the Intel Arc B580 scoring 0.7% higher. The ranking of 1022 out of 1792 reflects the GPU's mid-range positioning more than the CPU's strength.

The data shows that this combo would rank significantly higher with a more powerful GPU. The CPU has headroom, as evidenced by its 20 cores and 20 threads, but the RTX 4060 caps the system's overall performance. For users considering this pairing, the ranking indicates that it is a competent 1080p machine that can handle 1440p with adjusted settings, but it is not a top-tier configuration for Fivem.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 1080p is the sweet spot, with all presets delivering playable frame rates. The High preset at 116.8 FPS and Low preset at 187.7 FPS are both excellent. At 1440p, the experience is still good, but the Ultra preset drops to 61.9 FPS, which may be too low for some users.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Fivem?

A: The measured data shows that 4K is only playable on the Low preset at 67.6 FPS. The Medium preset at 56.5 FPS is borderline, and the High preset at 40.6 FPS is too low. The Ultra preset at 33.7 FPS is not recommended for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score of 23181 is 0.6% lower than the AMD Radeon RX 6600M and 0.7% lower than the Intel Arc B580. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Ti scores 0.7% higher. These are all very close results, indicating the RTX 4060 is competitive within its tier.

Q: Is the CPU holding back the GPU in this game?

A: No, the data indicates the CPU is not the bottleneck. The Core Ultra 7 265K scores in the 97th percentile of all CPUs, and its nearest rivals are within 1.2% of its average score. The frame rate drops at higher resolutions are consistent with GPU limitations, not CPU limitations.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p?

A: At 1440p, the Low preset achieves 121.6 FPS, while the Ultra preset achieves 61.9 FPS. This is a 59.7 FPS difference, representing a 49% performance reduction for the highest quality settings. The Medium preset at 95.7 FPS offers a balanced alternative.

Q: Should I use the Medium or High preset at 1080p?

A: The Medium preset at 149.8 FPS is significantly faster than the High preset at 116.8 FPS, offering a 33 FPS advantage. The High preset provides better visuals, but for most users the Medium preset offers a better balance of smoothness and quality.

Measured FPS Breakdown

3840x2160 (4K)

• Low: 67.6 FPS
• Medium: 56.5 FPS
• High: 40.6 FPS
• Ultra: 33.7 FPS

At 4K, the system is consistently GPU-bound. The Low preset is the only option that stays comfortably above 60 FPS. The Medium preset at 56.5 FPS is playable but will feel less smooth in crowded areas. The High and Ultra presets are not recommended for serious gameplay, as they fall below 41 FPS.

2560x1440 (1440p)

• Low: 121.6 FPS
• Medium: 95.7 FPS
• High: 80.4 FPS
• Ultra: 61.9 FPS

1440p shows a more balanced picture. The Low preset is excellent for competitive play, while the Medium and High presets offer good visual quality with frame rates above 80 FPS. The Ultra preset is the only option that dips below 70 FPS, but it remains playable.

1920x1080 (1080p)

• Low: 187.7 FPS
• Medium: 149.8 FPS
• High: 116.8 FPS
• Ultra: 93.6 FPS

1080p is where this combo shines. All presets deliver frame rates above 90 FPS, with the Low preset reaching nearly 188 FPS. The Ultra preset at 93.6 FPS is still very smooth, making 1080p the resolution where users can enable maximum settings without sacrificing playability. The data shows a clear progression: the higher the resolution, the more the RTX 4060 becomes the limiting factor.