Fivem

The Intel Core Ultra 9 185H paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 produces a distinctive performance profile in Fivem, a multiplayer title that is highly sensitive to both CPU and GPU throughput. The measured data reveals a system capable of high refresh rates at 1080p and 1440p, while 4K performance remains playable but demands careful settings management. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS across resolutions and quality presets, contextualizes the results against the combo's ranking, and examines the individual roles of the CPU and GPU based on their specifications.

FAQ

Q: What is the best performance result for this combo in Fivem at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 262 FPS. This is the highest average FPS recorded across all tested resolutions and settings.

Q: How does the Ultra preset compare to High settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the High preset delivers an average of 109 FPS, while the Ultra preset drops to an average of 84 FPS. This represents a 25 FPS decrease, or roughly 23% lower performance, when moving from High to Ultra.

Q: Is the RTX 4090's 24 GB of VRAM a limiting factor in Fivem?

A: The data does not indicate VRAM capacity as a bottleneck. The RTX 4090 features 24 GB of GDDR6X memory with a 384-bit bus, providing 1.01 TB/s of bandwidth. Given that the GPU is a high-end desktop part, the measured FPS differences between settings are more likely attributable to compute load and CPU overhead rather than VRAM exhaustion.

Q: What is the combo's overall ranking among all tested combinations?

A: The combo ranks 625th out of 3005 tested combinations in Fivem. This places it in the top 21% of all recorded results.

Q: How much faster is the RTX 4090 compared to its nearest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 4090's average benchmark score is 60347. Its nearest rival, the Intel Arc Pro A60, has an average score of 60326, resulting in a 0% delta. The AMD Radeon Pro W6600M is 2.5% slower, while the AMD Radeon PRO V710 is 2.9% faster.

Q: Does the CPU's boost clock play a role in the 1080p results?

A: Yes. The Intel Core Ultra 9 185H has a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, which aids single-thread performance. Fivem is a multiplayer title that often relies on a few heavily loaded threads. The CPU's strong single-core performance, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1810.5, helps sustain high frame rates at 1080p where the GPU is less likely to be the limiting factor.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is the dominant graphics component in this configuration. Its specifications are substantial: 16,384 shading units, 512 TMUs, and 176 ROPs, built on the Ada Lovelace architecture. The GPU operates at a base clock of 2235 MHz and can boost up to 2520 MHz. Memory is a key strength, with 24 GB of GDDR6X on a 384-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 1.01 TB/s. This memory configuration is well-suited for high-resolution textures and complex scenes common in multiplayer environments.

In Fivem, the GPU's role is evident in the scaling of FPS with settings. At 4K, the difference between Low and Ultra presets is significant. The Low preset produces 96 FPS, while Ultra drops to 47 FPS. This 49 FPS gap highlights the rendering load increase at higher quality settings. The GPU's raw compute power, rated at 82.58 TFLOPS FP32, is being taxed heavily at 4K Ultra. The data shows that the RTX 4090 is capable of high frame rates at lower resolutions, but at 4K, the Ultra preset pushes the GPU to its limits, resulting in sub-60 FPS averages.

The GPU's percentile ranking of 88 among all GPUs reinforces its high-end status. Its average benchmark score of 60347 places it in the top tier of graphics cards. The benchmark results show strong DirectX performance; for instance, the Passmark DirectX 11 score is 326, and the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 9223. These synthetic numbers align with the measured FPS data, showing that the card is capable of very high throughput. However, the Fivem results indicate that at 4K, the Ultra preset is too demanding for a consistent 60 FPS experience, while the High preset at 4K manages exactly 60 FPS average, suggesting a balanced load at that setting.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend heavily on the target resolution and refresh rate. For users with a 1080p 240Hz monitor, the Low preset, delivering 262 FPS, is the only setting that fully utilizes such a display. The Medium preset at 207 FPS is also viable for high refresh rates, while High at 165 FPS and Ultra at 128 FPS are better suited for 144Hz displays.

At 1440p, the High preset provides an average of 109 FPS, which is ideal for a 100Hz or 120Hz display. The Medium preset, at 136 FPS, offers a smoother experience on 144Hz monitors, and the Low preset, at 172 FPS, is the top choice for competitive play. The Ultra preset at 84 FPS is playable but may not be ideal for fast-paced action, as it dips below 90 FPS.

For 4K gaming, the choices are more constrained. The High preset delivers exactly 60 FPS on average, which is the baseline for smooth console-like performance. The Medium preset, at 75 FPS, provides a better balance, with a minimum of 64 FPS and a maximum of 87 FPS, suggesting a playable range. The Low preset at 96 FPS is the best option for 4K if visual fidelity can be sacrificed, as it keeps frame rates well above 60 FPS. The Ultra preset at 47 FPS should be avoided for a consistently smooth experience, as it falls below the 60 FPS threshold.

The best experience per the measured rows is the Medium preset at 1440p. It offers a high average of 136 FPS with a minimum of 116 FPS and a maximum of 156 FPS. This combination provides a smooth, responsive experience with a good balance between visual quality and performance. The frame time consistency, indicated by the min and max values, is the tightest among all 1440p options, making it the most stable choice for extended play sessions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo shows its highest performance ceiling. The Low preset averages 262 FPS, which is exceptionally high. Moving up, the Medium preset averages 207 FPS with a minimum of 176 FPS and a maximum of 238 FPS. The High preset drops to 165 FPS, and the Ultra preset further reduces to 128 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a 134 FPS drop, indicating that the CPU and GPU are both capable of very high frame rates at this resolution, but the Ultra settings impose a significant rendering load.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but shows a clear step down. The Low preset averages 172 FPS. The Medium preset averages 136 FPS, with a minimum of 116 FPS and a maximum of 156 FPS. The High preset averages 109 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 84 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 88 FPS. The Medium preset's min and max values are notably stable, suggesting a well-balanced workload.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck. The Low preset averages 96 FPS. The Medium preset averages 75 FPS, with a minimum of 64 FPS and a maximum of 87 FPS. The High preset averages exactly 60 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 47 FPS, which is the only tested configuration that falls below 60 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra is a 49 FPS drop, which is less severe in absolute terms than at lower resolutions, but the starting point is much lower, making the Ultra preset less viable.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo holds the 625th position out of 3005 tested combinations in Fivem. This ranking places it in the top 21% of all recorded results. Given the high-end nature of both components, this position might seem modest, but it reflects the unique performance characteristics of Fivem, which is a multiplayer mod for GTA V and has specific performance overheads.

The RTX 4090's individual percentile ranking is 88, and the CPU's percentile ranking is 85. The combo's rank is slightly lower than each component's individual percentile, suggesting that the pairing does not perfectly scale in Fivem. The CPU's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X, which has an average score of 35909 and is 0.7% faster. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 is nearly identical, with a delta of -0.1%. These close deltas indicate that the Ultra 9 185H is well-matched with its competition, but not a clear leader in CPU performance.

The GPU's nearest rivals are professional workstation cards, such as the Intel Arc Pro A60 and the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M. The RTX 4090 is 2.5% faster than the W6600M but 2.9% slower than the AMD Radeon PRO V710. These comparisons are in synthetic benchmarks, and the Fivem results show the RTX 4090 delivering high frame rates, confirming its strength in this gaming workload.

The rank of 625 suggests that while this combo is powerful, there are 624 other combinations that perform better in Fivem. This could be due to the mobile nature of the CPU, which has a TDP of 45 W, potentially limiting sustained performance compared to desktop CPUs. However, the data shows that the combo is still in the upper quartile of all tested systems, indicating solid overall performance.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 9 185H is a mobile processor with 16 cores and 22 threads. It has a base clock of 3.90 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. This CPU is built on the Meteor Lake architecture using a 7 nm process. Its cache configuration includes 112 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 24 MB L3 cache. The CPU's memory support is DDR5, with a dual-channel bus providing 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth.

In Fivem, the CPU's role is most apparent at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 262 FPS, a frame rate that is often CPU-limited in many games. The CPU's boost clock of 5.10 GHz is crucial for single-threaded performance, which is reflected in its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1810.5. This strong single-core capability helps maintain high frame rates when the GPU is not the bottleneck.

The CPU's multi-core performance is also robust, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 17984.5. This is beneficial for Fivem, which can use multiple cores for various game systems. The Passmark multi-thread score of 29376 further confirms its capability. The CPU's percentile ranking of 85 places it above most processors, and its nearest rivals show it is competitive with desktop parts like the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X, which is only 0.7% faster on average.

The data suggests that the CPU is not a limiting factor at 1080p, as the frame rates scale well with GPU settings. However, at 4K, the CPU's influence diminishes, and the GPU becomes the primary driver of performance. The CPU's memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s is sufficient for this workload, and the 24 MB of L3 cache helps reduce latency for frequently accessed data.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is significant and reveals the limiting component. At Low settings, the average FPS goes from 262 at 1080p to 172 at 1440p, a 90 FPS drop, and then to 96 at 4K, an additional 76 FPS drop. The total drop from 1080p Low to 4K Low is 166 FPS, which represents a 63% reduction in performance.

At Medium settings, the scaling is similar. From 207 FPS at 1080p to 136 FPS at 1440p is a 71 FPS drop. Moving to 4K, the average falls to 75 FPS, a further 61 FPS drop. The total reduction is 132 FPS, or 64% lower than the 1080p result.

For High settings, the 1080p average is 165 FPS. This drops to 109 FPS at 1440p, a 56 FPS decrease, and then to 60 FPS at 4K, a 49 FPS further decrease. The total drop is 105 FPS, a 64% reduction. The pattern is consistent across settings, showing a near-linear scaling of performance with pixel count.

At Ultra settings, the 1080p average is 128 FPS. At 1440p, it drops to 84 FPS, a 44 FPS decrease. At 4K, it falls to 47 FPS, a 37 FPS further decrease. The total reduction is 81 FPS, a 63% drop. The consistency of the percentage drop across all settings indicates that the scaling is primarily driven by the GPU's rendering workload, which increases with resolution.

The data shows that the GPU is the limiting component at 4K, as the frame rates drop significantly below the 1080p results. The CPU, while strong, cannot compensate for the increased pixel load at 4K. The scaling behavior suggests that for optimal 4K performance, users should consider the Medium or Low presets, as the High and Ultra presets result in frame rates that are too low for a smooth experience. The frame time data at 4K Medium shows a minimum of 64 FPS and a maximum of 87 FPS, indicating some variability, but the average of 75 FPS is acceptable for most players.