Fivem

# Fivem Performance Analysis: Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER

This combination delivers a playable but resolution-sensitive experience in Fivem, with the pairing ranking in the 56th percentile (1693rd out of 3005 tested combos). The data shows a system that handles 1080p and 1440p gaming comfortably across most settings, but 4K Ultra demands compromise. The CPU is a top-tier performer in synthetic benchmarks, while the GPU sits in the mid-range of tested hardware, creating a clear bottleneck at higher resolutions.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus is a 24-core, 24-thread processor from the Core Ultra Series 2, built on Arrow Lake Refresh architecture using a 3 nm process from TSMC. It operates with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, which are substantial figures for handling the multi-threaded workloads common in multiplayer titles like Fivem. The CPU's 36 MB of shared L3 cache and 3 MB L2 cache per core provide ample on-die storage for game logic and entity data, which is critical in a game where hundreds of players and scripted events run simultaneously.

In synthetic benchmarks, this CPU demonstrates exceptional capability. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 44253 places it in the 96th percentile of all CPUs tested, meaning only 4% of processors outperform it in heavily threaded workloads. Its single-core performance is equally strong, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2439 and a Passmark single-thread score of 5068. These numbers indicate that the CPU has both the raw multi-core throughput and the per-thread speed needed to handle Fivem's complex server-side scripts and client-side rendering tasks.

The CPU's Passmark multithread score of 68574 and data compression score of 804322 suggest it can handle the constant data streaming and decompression that Fivem requires, especially when many players are in close proximity. The nearest rivals in CPU performance — the Intel Xeon 6520P (avg score 93786, 0% delta), AMD EPYC 4564P (avg score 95183, -1.5% delta), AMD EPYC 9175F (avg score 95615, -1.9% delta), and AMD EPYC 4565P (avg score 95764, -2.1% delta) — are all enterprise-class server processors, which underscores how far ahead this desktop chip is in raw compute capability.

For Fivem specifically, the CPU's role is substantial. The game's engine relies heavily on single-thread performance for physics and AI calculations, while multiplayer synchronization benefits from additional cores. The 24 threads provide headroom for background tasks, streaming, and communication software that players typically run alongside the game. The CPU's memory bandwidth of 115.2 GB/s with dual-channel DDR5 support ensures that data flows quickly between the processor and system memory, reducing stutter in crowded areas.

Benchmark results indicate that this CPU is not the limiting factor in this pairing. Even at 1080p with Low settings, where the GPU has the least work to do, the system achieves 175 FPS average — a figure that demonstrates the CPU can feed frames far faster than the GPU can render them. The CPU's Passmark physics score of 4064 further confirms its capability in game physics calculations, which are often the primary CPU load in Fivem's roleplay-heavy environments.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is a Turing-architecture GPU built on a 12 nm process, featuring 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus with 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its memory clock runs at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective), with base and boost clocks of 1605 MHz and 1770 MHz respectively. The GPU's 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 64 ROPs provide a solid foundation for 1080p and 1440p gaming, though the 8 GB VRAM capacity can become a constraint at 4K Ultra settings.

In synthetic benchmarks, the RTX 2070 SUPER scores 18169 in Passmark G3D, placing it in the 65th percentile of all GPUs tested. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (avg score 20480, -1% delta), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (avg score 20534, -1.2% delta), Intel Arc B570 (avg score 20556, -1.3% delta), and Intel Arc A750 (avg score 20582, -1.5% delta). This places the GPU in the upper-mid range of graphics cards, capable of modern gaming but not at the modern of performance.

The 8 GB VRAM is the most significant limitation for this GPU in Fivem. At 1080p and 1440p, the frame buffer is sufficient for High and Ultra settings, as evidenced by the measured FPS figures. However, at 4K Ultra, the combination of high-resolution textures and increased draw distances can exceed the 8 GB capacity, leading to texture streaming issues and reduced performance. The measured 4K Ultra average of 31 FPS suggests the GPU is both VRAM-limited and compute-limited at this resolution.

The GPU's 9.062 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is adequate for Fivem's DirectX 11 rendering pipeline, but the game's heavy draw call overhead in multiplayer scenarios can stress the GPU's geometry throughput. The 40 RT cores and 320 tensor cores are present but underutilized in Fivem, which does not implement ray tracing or DLSS in its standard renderer. The 113.3 GPixel/s pixel rate and 283.2 GTexel/s texture rate are the metrics that matter most for this game, and they show competent performance at lower resolutions.

The GPU's 65th percentile ranking versus the CPU's 96th percentile creates an imbalance. The CPU can push far more frames than the GPU can render, which means the RTX 2070 SUPER is the definitive bottleneck in this pairing — particularly at higher resolutions where pixel throughput and memory bandwidth become limiting factors.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings balance depends heavily on the target resolution and desired frame rate.

At 1080p, the Medium preset provides the best combination of visual quality and performance, with an average of 138 FPS and minimum/maximum of 118/159 FPS. This is more than sufficient for smooth gameplay on standard 60 Hz and 144 Hz monitors, while maintaining better visual fidelity than the Low preset's 175 FPS average. The High preset at 111 FPS is also viable for players who prioritize visual quality, but the jump from Medium to High costs 27 FPS (a 19.6% reduction) for what is often a marginal visual improvement in Fivem's engine. The Ultra preset at 86 FPS is playable but represents a significant downgrade in smoothness from Medium.

At 1440p, the Medium preset again emerges as the best choice, delivering 91 FPS average with minimum/maximum of 77/105 FPS. This maintains the 60 FPS floor that is critical for comfortable gameplay, while the High preset at 73 FPS is still acceptable but leaves less headroom for frame drops in busy areas. The Low preset at 116 FPS is the only option that guarantees high-refresh-rate performance at this resolution, but it sacrifices too much visual quality for most players. The Ultra preset at 57 FPS dips below the 60 FPS threshold, making it unsuitable for competitive or fast-paced gameplay.

At 4K, no preset achieves a completely smooth experience. The Low preset at 64 FPS is the only option that stays above the 60 FPS line, making it the recommended choice for 4K play. The Medium preset at 51 FPS is borderline playable for slower-paced roleplay scenarios, but the 43 FPS minimum indicates stutter during intense moments. High and Ultra at 40 FPS and 31 FPS respectively are not recommended for any serious gameplay, as they fall well below acceptable smoothness thresholds.

The data suggests that 1080p Medium is the sweet spot for this combo, offering 138 FPS average with a tight minimum of 118 FPS. This provides a 30 FPS safety margin above the 60 FPS minimum standard, ensuring consistent performance even in the most demanding multiplayer scenarios.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This CPU-GPU combination ranks 1693rd out of 3005 tested combos in Fivem, placing it in the 56.4th percentile. This means that 44% of tested combinations perform better, while 56% perform worse. The ranking reflects the imbalance between the high-end CPU and mid-range GPU — the CPU's 96th percentile performance is dragged down by the GPU's 65th percentile capability.

The rank position suggests that this combo is well-suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming but cannot compete with high-end GPU pairings at 4K. The 1693rd position out of 3005 indicates a solid mid-pack performance, with the CPU providing enough headroom for future GPU upgrades without becoming a bottleneck. Players using this combo can expect performance that is competitive with most mainstream gaming systems, though it will not match the frame rates of systems with top-tier GPUs.

The gap between the CPU's percentile rank (96th) and the combo's rank (56th) quantifies the GPU bottleneck. The CPU is capable of supporting a much more powerful GPU, and the current RTX 2070 SUPER prevents the system from achieving higher percentile performance. This is a common pattern in mid-range GPU pairings with high-end CPUs, and the data confirms that the GPU is the component to upgrade first if higher frame rates are desired.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data reveals a clear resolution scaling pattern that identifies the GPU as the primary bottleneck. At 1080p Medium, the combo achieves 138 FPS. Moving to 1440p Medium drops this to 91 FPS (a 34.1% reduction), and at 4K Medium it falls to 51 FPS (a 63.0% reduction from 1080p). This scaling behavior is characteristic of a GPU-limited system, as the frame rate drops roughly in proportion to the increase in pixel count.

For comparison, the CPU-only workloads scale much better. The CPU's Cinebench R23 scores show no resolution dependence, as they are pure compute benchmarks. The fact that FPS drops so dramatically with resolution confirms that the GPU is rendering fewer frames per second as pixel count increases, while the CPU continues to feed frames at a rate far exceeding the GPU's render capability.

The 4K to 1080p ratio at Low settings is particularly telling: 64 FPS at 4K versus 175 FPS at 1080p, a 63.4% reduction. This is slightly less severe than the Medium preset's 63.0% reduction, suggesting that at Low settings the GPU has less work per pixel and can maintain a higher proportion of its 1080p performance. However, even at Low, the GPU cannot maintain a smooth 60 FPS at 4K in all situations, as the 64 FPS average is close to the threshold.

The scaling pattern indicates that the CPU has significant headroom. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 175 FPS, and the CPU's benchmark scores suggest it could push even higher with a more powerful GPU. The RTX 2070 SUPER's 448.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 8 GB VRAM are the limiting factors at higher resolutions, as the GPU must access more texture data and process more pixels per frame.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

1080p (1920x1080):

• Low: 175 FPS average. This is the highest frame rate achieved at any resolution/settings combination, indicating the GPU is completely unconstrained at this level.
• Medium: 138 FPS average, with a minimum of 118 FPS and maximum of 159 FPS. The tight minimum-to-maximum range suggests consistent performance without major frame drops.
• High: 111 FPS average. A 19.6% reduction from Medium, reflecting the increased shading and texture work required.
• Ultra: 86 FPS average. The most demanding 1080p preset still maintains a playable frame rate, though it is 38% below the Medium preset's performance.

1440p (2560x1440):

• Low: 116 FPS average. A 33.7% drop from the 1080p Low result, showing the expected pixel-count penalty.
• Medium: 91 FPS average, with a minimum of 77 FPS and maximum of 105 FPS. The 77 FPS minimum ensures smooth gameplay even during intense scenes.
• High: 73 FPS average. This is 34.2% below the 1080p High result, maintaining the same proportional scaling as Low.
• Ultra: 57 FPS average. The first preset to drop below 60 FPS, making it marginal for smooth gameplay.

4K (3840x2160):

• Low: 64 FPS average. The only 4K preset that stays above the 60 FPS threshold, though the margin is slim.
• Medium: 51 FPS average, with a minimum of 43 FPS and maximum of 58 FPS. The 43 FPS minimum indicates noticeable stuttering during heavy load.
• High: 40 FPS average. This is 64% below the 1080p High result, showing the extreme pixel-count penalty at 4K.
• Ultra: 31 FPS average. The lowest measured performance, representing a 71.1% reduction from the 1080p Medium peak. This is not suitable for any type of gameplay.

The data shows that the combo maintains playable frame rates (above 60 FPS average) through 1440p Medium, with 1080p offering the best experience across all settings. The 4K resolution is only viable at Low settings, and even then with limited headroom. The minimum FPS figures, where available, show that the Medium presets at 1080p (118 FPS) and 1440p (77 FPS) provide the most consistent experiences, with no severe frame drops.