Fivem

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER delivers a formidable Fivem experience, but the data reveals a distinct performance ceiling depending on resolution. This combination ranks 103rd out of 1792 tested combos, placing it comfortably in the top tier for this multiplayer title. The measured frames per second across three resolutions and four quality presets show a system capable of high-refresh-rate play at 1440p, while 4K demands more conservative settings to maintain smoothness.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and consistent across all settings, indicating that the RTX 4080 SUPER becomes the primary limiting factor as pixel count rises. At Low settings, the average frame rate falls from 333.1 FPS at 1920x1080 to 117.5 FPS at 3840x2160, a reduction of 215.6 FPS or roughly 64.7%. Medium settings follow a similar pattern, dropping from 263 FPS to 97.7 FPS, a 62.9% decline. High settings see the gap narrow slightly in percentage terms, falling from 208.4 FPS to 77.6 FPS, a 62.8% reduction, while Ultra settings produce the most dramatic absolute loss, plummeting from 161.2 FPS to 56.6 FPS.

The scaling behavior suggests that at 1080p, the Core Ultra 7 265K has ample headroom to feed the GPU. The 333.1 FPS result at Low settings indicates a scenario where the CPU is not the bottleneck, as the frame rate is exceptionally high. However, the consistent percentage drops across all presets point to a GPU-bound situation at higher resolutions. The 1440p data reinforces this: Low settings produce 217.3 FPS, which is still very high, but the gap to 4K remains substantial. The transition from 2560x1440 to 3840x2160 at High settings shows a 56.4 FPS drop (from 134 to 77.6), which is a 42.1% decrease. This is a larger relative drop than the 1080p to 1440p transition, confirming that the 4K resolution is where the GPU workload becomes overwhelming.

The data indicates that 1080p is entirely CPU-limited in this configuration, as even Ultra settings deliver 161.2 FPS, which is well above typical monitor refresh rates. At 1440p, the system remains highly capable, with Ultra settings still hitting 107.7 FPS. The 4K results are the most revealing: only Low settings break the 100 FPS barrier, and High settings dip to 77.6 FPS. This suggests that players targeting 4K will need to sacrifice visual fidelity to maintain competitive frame rates, while 1440p offers the best balance of image quality and performance.

GPU Role

The RTX 4080 SUPER’s 16 GB of GDDR6X memory is a significant asset for Fivem, a game known for heavy modding and custom assets that can pressure VRAM. The 256-bit memory bus provides 736.3 GB/s of bandwidth, which is crucial for streaming high-resolution textures. The GPU’s boost clock of 2550 MHz, paired with 10240 shading units, delivers the raw compute power evidenced by the frame rates. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6600 and a Passmark G3D score of 34245 place this GPU in the 88th percentile of all GPUs, confirming its high-end status.

The GPU’s role becomes clearer when examining the scaling from Low to Ultra at each resolution. At 1080p, the jump from Low (333.1 FPS) to Ultra (161.2 FPS) shows a 51.6% performance penalty, which is substantial but still leaves playable frame rates. At 1440p, the same settings comparison shows a 50.4% penalty (217.3 to 107.7 FPS). At 4K, the penalty is 51.8% (117.5 to 56.6 FPS). This consistent penalty across resolutions suggests that the GPU is handling the increased graphical load linearly, with no unexpected bottlenecks. The RTX 4080 SUPER’s 80 RT cores and 320 tensor cores are likely underutilized in Fivem, as the game does not heavily rely on ray tracing or DLSS. The data shows that the GPU’s raw rasterization power, as measured by the 52.22 TFLOPS FP32 performance, is what drives these results.

The GPU’s nearest rivals in the benchmark database include the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT with a deltaPct of 0.2% and the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M at 0.4%. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is 2.9% behind, according to the average benchmark score. This places the RTX 4080 SUPER slightly ahead of the RX 6900 XT but with a narrow margin, indicating that Fivem’s performance is not solely dependent on GPU generation. The 16 GB VRAM capacity is particularly relevant for Fivem’s modded environments, which can exceed 8 GB usage with high-resolution texture packs, and the measured data supports the notion that the GPU does not run out of memory at 4K Ultra, as the frame rate remains at a playable 56.6 FPS.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K is a 20-core, 20-thread processor based on the Arrow Lake architecture, running on the Intel Socket 1851 platform. Its boost clock of 5.50 GHz is the key driver for Fivem’s single-threaded performance demands, as the game’s engine often relies on a few high-frequency cores. The CPU’s 30 MB of shared L3 cache helps reduce latency for frequently accessed data. The benchmark data supports this: a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 7060 and a Passmark single-thread score of 4904 indicate strong per-core performance. The multi-core scores are equally impressive, with Cinebench R23 multi-core at 50009 and Passmark multithread at 58838.

In Fivem, the CPU’s role is most evident at lower resolutions where the GPU is not the bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the 333.1 FPS result confirms the CPU’s ability to process game logic and draw calls quickly. The 20 cores and 20 threads provide ample parallel processing for background tasks, but Fivem’s multiplayer nature means server-side and client-side simulation can create spikes in CPU load. The CPU’s 3.90 GHz base clock ensures sustained performance, while the 5.50 GHz boost clock handles burst workloads. The processor’s 97th percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 79102, places it in the top tier.

The nearest rivals for the 265K include the Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF at a deltaPct of -0.2%, the Intel Core i9-14900KF also at -0.2%, and the Intel Core i9-14900K at -0.9%. The AMD EPYC 7413 is 1.2% behind. These narrow margins suggest that the 265K is well-matched against the previous generation’s flagship, with the data showing no significant CPU-bound limitation in Fivem at 1440p or 4K. The CPU’s 17,800 million transistors on a 3 nm process node contribute to its efficiency, but the measured FPS data is the primary indicator. The Passmark physics score of 3826 and the data compression score of 668420 show strong computational throughput, which translates to stable frame times in complex multiplayer scenarios. The CPU’s 102.4 GB/s memory bandwidth, paired with DDR5 support, ensures that the GPU receives data without stalling.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance for optimal settings based on resolution. At 1920x1080, all presets deliver playable frame rates, but the High setting at 208.4 FPS offers the best balance of visual quality and refresh rate headroom. Low settings at 333.1 FPS are excessive for most displays, while Ultra at 161.2 FPS still provides a smooth experience but with diminishing returns on visual fidelity. For competitive play, Medium at 263 FPS is the sweet spot, offering a significant FPS boost over High with minimal visual impact.

At 2560x1440, High settings at 134 FPS are the recommended choice for most users, as this exceeds the 120 Hz refresh rate common in modern monitors. Ultra at 107.7 FPS is also viable, especially for those with 100 Hz displays. Low settings at 217.3 FPS are unnecessary, and Medium at 170.1 FPS is a good middle ground for users who want higher frame rates without dropping to Low. The data shows that 1440p High provides a 24.4% performance increase over Ultra, making it the most efficient preset for this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the situation is more constrained. Ultra at 56.6 FPS is playable but not ideal for fast-paced action, and High at 77.6 FPS is the recommended setting for a smooth experience. Medium at 97.7 FPS is the best option for users prioritizing frame rate, as it stays above 90 FPS. Low at 117.5 FPS is the only preset that breaks the 100 FPS barrier, but it sacrifices too much visual quality. The data suggests that 4K users should stick to High settings to maintain a balance between image quality and performance, with Medium as a fallback for more demanding scenes.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER ranks 103rd out of 1792 tested combos in Fivem, placing it in the top 5.7% of all systems. This high ranking is consistent with the component-level performance: the CPU sits in the 97th percentile and the GPU in the 88th percentile. The combo’s ranking suggests that the pairing is well-balanced, with neither component holding back the other in this specific game. The data indicates that the system is capable of delivering excellent performance at 1440p and respectable results at 4K, making it a top-tier choice for Fivem players.

The ranking also highlights the importance of the CPU in this game. Despite the GPU being a high-end model, the combo’s position is driven by the CPU’s strong single-threaded performance, as Fivem is known to be CPU-sensitive in multiplayer scenarios. The 103rd rank out of 1792 is a strong result, but it is not the absolute top, suggesting that there are a few combinations with even higher performance. The deltaPct values for the CPU’s nearest rivals show that processors like the Intel Core i9-14900K are within 0.9% of the 265K’s average score, meaning that the difference in Fivem performance between these CPUs is likely negligible. Similarly, the GPU’s closest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT, is only 0.2% behind in average benchmark scores, indicating that the RTX 4080 SUPER’s advantage in Fivem is marginal.

The overall ranking reflects the system’s capability, but the measured FPS data shows that it is not overkill for 4K gaming. At 4K Ultra, the system produces 56.6 FPS, which is playable but not high-refresh-rate territory. The combo’s rank of 103 suggests that there are 102 other combinations that perform better in Fivem, likely featuring even more powerful GPUs like the RTX 4090 or newer generations. However, for the vast majority of users, this combination offers a premium experience that balances cost and performance, as evidenced by its position in the top 6% of all tested systems. The data confirms that this pairing is a strong choice for Fivem, with the CPU providing the necessary single-thread muscle and the GPU delivering the raw pixel throughput.