Fivem

Fivem, a multiplayer modification platform built on Grand Theft Auto V, presents a unique performance profile that differs significantly from standard single-player benchmarks. The measured data for the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER combination reveals a system capable of very high frame rates, but with distinct scaling characteristics across resolutions and settings that point to a balanced yet CPU-leaning workload at lower resolutions. The following analysis breaks down these measured results, focusing on what the numbers indicate about the hardware’s behavior in this specific multiplayer environment.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data for this combo in Fivem clearly indicates that the High preset offers the most balanced experience, particularly at higher resolutions. At 1080p, High produces an average of 209 FPS, which is a substantial 47 FPS drop from the 331 FPS achieved at Low. While the Low preset maximizes frame rates, it does so at the cost of visual fidelity, and the average frame rate of 331 FPS is far beyond the refresh rate of all but the most specialized esports displays. The High preset's 209 FPS average remains exceptionally high, ensuring smooth gameplay on any mainstream high-refresh-rate monitor while providing significantly better visual quality than Low.

The Medium preset is a viable alternative, yielding 261 FPS at 1080p, but the data shows that the jump from Medium to High costs 52 FPS, which is a more significant relative drop than the 70 FPS drop from Low to Medium. This suggests that the High preset is the point of diminishing returns for this CPU-GPU pairing, offering a strong balance between the visual upgrade and the performance cost. Moving to Ultra at 1080p results in 162 FPS, which is still smooth but represents a 47 FPS loss over High; this preset is best reserved for users who prioritize maximum image quality and have a monitor with a lower refresh rate, such as 144Hz.

At 1440p, the High preset delivers 138 FPS, which is an excellent result for high-refresh-rate gaming at this resolution. The Medium preset hits 172 FPS, but the 34 FPS gain over High is less compelling than the visual improvements offered by High. The Low preset at 218 FPS is again excessive for most displays. For 4K, the High preset’s 76 FPS average is the only setting that provides a consistently playable experience, as the Ultra preset drops to 59 FPS, which is borderline for smooth gameplay on a 60Hz display. Therefore, the overall recommendation is to use the High preset for the best combination of frame rate and visual quality across 1080p and 1440p, and it is the most sensible choice for 4K as well.

FAQ

Q: How does the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus compare to its closest rivals in terms of overall benchmark score?

A: The CPU has an average benchmark score of 93,785, which places it at the 96th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival is the Intel Xeon 6520P with a score of 93,786, a delta of 0%. The AMD EPYC 4564P is 1.5% ahead, the AMD EPYC 9175F is 1.9% ahead, and the AMD EPYC 4565P is 2.1% ahead.

Q: What is the performance difference between the RTX 4080 SUPER and the standard RTX 4080?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 54,209, which is 0.1% lower than the RTX 4080's score of 54,247. This makes the two cards effectively identical in terms of average performance. The RTX 4080 SUPER sits at the 86th percentile of all GPUs.

Q: What is the best measured setting for achieving a 60 FPS or higher average at 4K resolution?

A: The data shows that the High preset at 3840x2160 yields an average of 76 FPS. The Medium preset achieves 95 FPS, and the Low preset reaches 121 FPS. The Ultra preset is the only one that falls below 60 FPS, with an average of 59 FPS.

Q: How does the frame rate scale from 1080p to 1440p on the High preset?

A: The average frame rate drops from 209 FPS at 1920x1080 to 138 FPS at 2560x1440, representing a 71 FPS decrease. This indicates that the system is still capable of very high performance at 1440p, but the resolution increase has a notable impact.

Q: What is the combined rank of this CPU and GPU pairing among all tested combos in Fivem?

A: This combo is ranked 186th out of 3,005 tested combinations in Fivem, placing it in the top 6.2% of all tested systems.

Q: What are the minimum and maximum FPS recorded for the Medium preset at 1440p?

A: The measured data for the Medium preset at 2560x1440 shows an average of 172 FPS, with a minimum of 146 FPS and a maximum of 198 FPS.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus is a 24-core, 24-thread processor based on the Arrow Lake Refresh architecture, manufactured on a 3 nm process by TSMC. It has a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. Its 36 MB of shared L3 cache and 115.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth are significant for a heavily multiplayer title like Fivem, where numerous entities and player interactions can create complex data streams. The CPU’s PassMark single-thread score of 5,068 and multi-thread score of 68,574 indicate a very strong processor, ranking at the 96th percentile of all CPUs.

In the context of Fivem, the CPU's role is particularly critical at lower resolutions. The measured data shows that at 1080p, the frame rate varies dramatically with settings, from 331 FPS on Low to 162 FPS on Ultra. This scaling is largely dictated by the CPU's ability to process the game's simulation and draw calls before the GPU can render the final image. The 331 FPS result on Low at 1080p is a clear indicator that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU an enormous amount of data, but as the graphical settings increase, the GPU's workload becomes more significant. The 5.50 GHz boost clock is crucial for this, as Fivem's performance is often constrained by single-threaded performance. The data suggests that this CPU provides an excellent foundation for high-FPS gameplay, but its influence is most apparent when the GPU is not the limiting factor.

The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 44,253 further shows its capability in heavily threaded scenarios, which can be relevant in Fivem when many scripts and server-side processes are running. However, the high single-thread scores, such as the 2,439 in Cinebench R23, are likely more impactful for maintaining high average FPS. The comparison with the AMD EPYC 4564P, which scores 1.5% higher in average benchmark, shows that this Intel processor is on par with high-end server parts in synthetic tests, though its gaming performance is what matters here. The data indicates the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus is not a bottleneck at 1080p, as it is able to drive frame rates well above 200 FPS on lower settings.

How This Combo Ranks

In the specific context of Fivem, the combination of the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER achieves a rank of 186 out of 3,005 tested combinations. This places the system in the top 6.2% of all tested combos, which is a strong result and indicates that this pairing is well-suited for high-performance gameplay in this title. This rank is a holistic measure of the system's performance across all settings and resolutions, reflecting its ability to maintain high frame rates consistently.

Considering the individual components, the CPU's percentile rank of 96 and the GPU's percentile rank of 86 suggest that the CPU is the more exceptional part of this pairing relative to other available hardware. The combination's rank in Fivem is likely pulled up by the CPU's strength, which is essential for the typically CPU-intensive nature of multiplayer mods. The fact that this combo is not in the top 100 but is still within the top 200 suggests that while the hardware is very fast, there are other combinations that yield even higher performance in Fivem, potentially due to different CPU architectures with higher single-thread performance or other factors.

The rank of 186 indicates that the RTX 4080 SUPER, while a high-end GPU at the 86th percentile, is well-matched with the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus. The data from the measured FPS shows that this system is not significantly held back by either component at most settings, as the frame rates are consistently high. This rank provides a useful data point for users looking to build a system for Fivem, showing that this combo is a proven high performer, even if it is not the absolute top-tier configuration. The specific ranking suggests that users can expect excellent results, but those seeking the absolute highest FPS may need to look at even more powerful CPUs.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear and expected trend in resolution scaling. As the resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160, the average frame rate decreases across all settings. This is a classic indicator of the GPU becoming more of a limiting factor as the pixel count increases. At 1080p, the CPU is more likely to be the primary driver of performance, while at 4K, the RTX 4080 SUPER's rendering workload takes precedence.

Taking the High preset as an example, the average FPS drops from 209 at 1080p, to 138 at 1440p, and finally to 76 at 4K. This represents a 34% reduction in performance from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 45% reduction from 1440p to 4K. The scaling is not linear, and the substantial drop from 1440p to 4K suggests that the GPU is becoming saturated at the higher resolution. The same pattern is observed for the Low preset, with FPS dropping from 331 at 1080p to 218 at 1440p and 121 at 4K.

This scaling behavior reveals that at 1080p, the system has significant headroom on the GPU side, as the CPU is able to push high frame rates that the GPU can handle. However, the massive difference between the Low and Ultra presets at 1080p (331 vs 162 FPS) highlights the impact of the CPU as well, as more complex scenes and effects increase the CPU's workload. At 4K, the difference between Low and Ultra is much smaller (121 vs 59 FPS), which indicates that the GPU's rendering capabilities are the dominant constraint at that resolution. The data suggests that this system is extremely well-balanced for 1440p gaming, where it can deliver high frame rates without being severely bottlenecked by either component. For 4K, the system is still capable, but the GPU becomes the clear limiting factor, especially on the Ultra preset.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of the system's performance across three resolutions and four settings presets.

At 1920x1080, the system achieves its highest frame rates. The Low preset yields an average of 331 FPS. The Medium preset delivers 261 FPS, with a minimum of 222 FPS and a maximum of 301 FPS. The High preset produces an average of 209 FPS. The Ultra preset results in an average of 162 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra is 169 FPS, showing a significant performance cost for maximum graphical fidelity.

At 2560x1440, performance remains very high. The Low preset averages 218 FPS. The Medium preset averages 172 FPS, with a minimum of 146 FPS and a maximum of 198 FPS. The High preset drops to an average of 138 FPS. The Ultra preset yields an average of 107 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 111 FPS, a tighter spread than at 1080p, indicating the GPU's increasing workload.

At 3840x2160, the system is pushed harder. The Low preset is the only one that remains very high, averaging 121 FPS. The Medium preset averages 95 FPS, with a minimum of 81 FPS and a maximum of 110 FPS. The High preset produces a solid 76 FPS average. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, with an average of just 59 FPS, which is on the edge of playability for a 60Hz display. The performance range at 4K is from 59 to 121 FPS, a 62 FPS spread.

Across all resolutions, the High preset offers a consistent and high level of performance, never falling below 76 FPS. The Medium preset provides a good boost over High, but the High preset's visual uplift is generally worth the frame rate cost. The Ultra preset is only recommended for 1080p and 1440p gaming, as its 4K performance is marginal.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is based on the Ada Lovelace architecture and features 10,240 shading units, 80 RT cores, and 320 tensor cores. It has a boost clock of 2550 MHz and is equipped with 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 736.3 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The GPU’s PassMark G3D score of 34,245 places it at the 86th percentile of all GPUs. Its FP32 performance of 52.22 TFLOPS is substantial, but in Fivem, the GPU's role is heavily dependent on the resolution and settings.

The measured data shows that the GPU's impact is most pronounced at higher resolutions and settings. At 4K Ultra, the system drops to 59 FPS, a clear sign that the GPU is fully saturated. The 16 GB of VRAM is more than sufficient for Fivem at any setting, as the game is not known for being VRAM-hungry at these resolutions. The GPU's memory bandwidth of 736.3 GB/s is also ample for the data throughput required by the game.

In contrast, at 1080p Low, the GPU is not the limiting factor, as the CPU is able to push the frame rate to 331 FPS. This is a classic sign of a CPU-bound scenario, where the RTX 4080 SUPER has more than enough power to render the frames that the CPU can produce. The GPU's role becomes more critical as settings increase; the difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 169 FPS, which is a much larger gap than the 62 FPS gap at 4K. This indicates that at 1080p, the GPU is still capable of handling the increased graphical load, but the CPU's performance is also a major factor. The Geekbench Vulkan score of 260,075 and OpenCL score of 219,065 further demonstrate the GPU's high compute capability, which is useful for various effects and rendering features in Fivem. Overall, the RTX 4080 SUPER is a capable partner for the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus, providing excellent performance in most scenarios and only becoming a bottleneck at the most demanding settings and resolutions.