Fivem

Fivem’s measured performance with the Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile shows a clear pattern: the game is highly scalable, but the GPU becomes the limiting factor as resolution climbs. At 1080p, the combo delivers excellent frame rates, but the step to 4K cuts performance dramatically, indicating that the RTX 4070 Mobile’s 8 GB VRAM and 256.0 GB/s bandwidth are the primary constraints in this pairing. The data set provides a complete picture across four settings presets and three resolutions, allowing for a detailed analysis of where this combo excels and where it falls short.

Resolution Scaling

The most striking finding in the measured FPS data is the steep decline in performance as resolution increases. At the Low preset, the average frame rate drops from 189 FPS at 1920x1080 to 124 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of 65 FPS. Moving to 3840x2160, the average falls further to 69 FPS, meaning that the 4K result is less than half of the 1080p figure. This is a classic sign of GPU-bound scaling: the CPU has ample headroom, but the graphics card cannot maintain the same throughput when pixel count quadruples.

The High preset shows a similar, though less extreme, pattern. The average goes from 119 FPS at 1080p to 78 FPS at 1440p, and then to 44 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1440p to 4K is 34 FPS, which is proportionally larger than the 41 FPS drop from 1080p to 1440p. This suggests that the RTX 4070 Mobile starts to struggle more severely as the memory bandwidth and fill rate demands increase, with the 4K High result landing at a barely playable 44 FPS average.

Ultra settings amplify the resolution penalty even further. The average frame rate at 1080p Ultra is 92 FPS, which is respectable. At 1440p Ultra, it falls to 61 FPS, and at 4K Ultra, it plummets to 34 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the lowest average in the entire data set, making it unsuitable for smooth gameplay. The scaling from 1440p to 4K on Ultra (61 to 34 FPS) represents a 44% reduction in performance, which is more severe than the 27% reduction seen from 1080p to 1440p on the same preset.

The Medium preset provides the only complete data with min and max FPS values. At 1080p Medium, the average is 149 FPS with a minimum of 127 FPS and a maximum of 171 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 98 FPS, with min and max values of 83 and 113 FPS respectively. At 4K Medium, the average is 54 FPS, with a minimum of 46 FPS and a maximum of 63 FPS. The min FPS values are critical here: at 4K Medium, the game can dip to 46 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold many players consider the baseline for smooth play.

These results indicate that the limiting component shifts with resolution. At 1080p, the Core Ultra 9 275HX is clearly capable of feeding the GPU, as evidenced by the 189 FPS Low result, which is far above what the RTX 4070 Mobile can sustain at higher settings. However, once the resolution reaches 4K, the GPU’s 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit memory interface become bottlenecks. The fact that the 4K Low result (69 FPS) is still far below the 1080p Low result (189 FPS) confirms that the GPU, not the CPU, is the primary constraint at higher resolutions.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process node, featuring 4608 shading units and 144 tensor cores. Its base clock is 1395 MHz with a boost clock of 1695 MHz, and it has a TDP of 115 W. The memory configuration is 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus, providing 256.0 GB/s of bandwidth. These specifications directly correlate with the measured FPS data.

The 8 GB VRAM capacity is a likely contributor to the performance cliff observed at 4K. Fivem, being a multiplayer modification platform, can have high texture and asset demands depending on the server. At 4K Ultra, the game is likely exceeding the VRAM buffer, causing the GPU to manage memory more inefficiently. This would explain why the 4K Ultra average is 34 FPS, which is 58 FPS lower than the 1080p Ultra result. The 256.0 GB/s bandwidth is also a limiting factor; at higher resolutions, the GPU needs to access more data per frame, and the 128-bit interface cannot keep pace with the Core Ultra 9 275HX’s ability to generate draw calls.

The GPU’s benchmark scores reflect its mid-range positioning. Its Passmark G3D score is 19587, and its average benchmark score is 27435. The nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT, has an identical average score of 27425, with a delta percentage of 0%. This means the RTX 4070 Mobile is effectively a performance peer of the desktop RX 6700 XT in synthetic tests. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 has an average score of 27565, only 0.5% higher, indicating that the mobile 4070 is surprisingly close to the previous generation’s flagship desktop GPU in raw compute benchmarks.

However, the synthetic scores do not tell the full story in Fivem. The GPU’s percentile ranking is 73rd among all GPUs, which places it in the upper mid-range. The measured FPS data suggests that at 1080p, the GPU is not the bottleneck, as the Low preset hits 189 FPS. But at 4K, the GPU’s limitations are exposed, with the best 4K result being 69 FPS on Low. The clock speeds are modest, with a boost of only 1695 MHz, which is low compared to many desktop counterparts, but the architecture’s efficiency helps maintain competitive performance at lower resolutions.

The fact that the GPU has a TDP of 115 W and is classified as an IGP (integrated graphics package) for slot width indicates it is designed for laptop integration, where thermal and power constraints are tighter. This explains why the boost clock is conservative. In Fivem, this means the GPU will perform well in 1080p and 1440p scenarios, but the 4K results are consistently below 70 FPS, making 4K gaming a marginal experience on this combo.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 is the optimal resolution, with all four settings presets achieving average FPS above 90. The Low preset hits 189 FPS, Medium 149 FPS, High 119 FPS, and Ultra 92 FPS. At 2560x1440, only Low (124 FPS) and Medium (98 FPS) remain above 90 FPS, while High and Ultra fall to 78 and 61 FPS respectively.

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

A: Yes, but only at lower settings. The 4K Low preset achieves an average of 69 FPS, and 4K Medium achieves 54 FPS. However, 4K High (44 FPS) and 4K Ultra (34 FPS) fall below the 60 FPS threshold, and the minimum FPS at 4K Medium is 46 FPS, suggesting potential stuttering.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 Mobile compare to its nearest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 4070 Mobile has an average benchmark score of 27435, which is exactly 0% different from the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT’s score of 27425. It is 0.5% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 (27565) and 1.1% ahead of the NVIDIA RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell (27135).

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in Fivem?

A: The bottleneck shifts with resolution. At 1080p, the GPU is not the limiting factor, as the Core Ultra 9 275HX can push the game to 189 FPS on Low. At 4K, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck, as the best 4K result (69 FPS Low) is far below the 1080p Low result, indicating the GPU cannot scale with pixel count.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded in the data?

A: The only minimum FPS values recorded are for the Medium preset. At 1920x1080, the minimum is 127 FPS. At 2560x1440, the minimum is 83 FPS. At 3840x2160, the minimum drops to 46 FPS, which is the lowest min FPS in the entire data set.

Q: How does the Core Ultra 9 275HX perform in CPU benchmarks relative to its rivals?

A: The Core Ultra 9 275HX has an average benchmark score of 67469, which is 0.3% lower than the Intel Xeon w5-3525 (67673) and 0.5% lower than the AMD EPYC 4484PX (67822). It is 0.6% behind the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX (67868) and 0.7% ahead of the Intel Xeon 6515P (67006).

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Fivem, this pairing of the Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile ranks 1993rd out of 3707 total combos. This places it in the 46th percentile of all tested systems, meaning it outperforms a slight majority of combinations but is not in the top tier. The ranking is determined by the measured FPS across all resolutions and settings, and the data shows that this combo is a solid mid-pack performer.

The ranking is held back by the 4K results, which are consistently poor. The 4K Ultra average of 34 FPS is among the lowest scores likely in the database, dragging down the overall ranking. Conversely, the 1080p results are strong, with the Low preset at 189 FPS being a standout figure. The combo’s 46th percentile ranking indicates that while it is not a top-tier gaming machine, it offers respectable performance for most users.

The CPU’s high benchmark scores do not translate into a higher combo ranking because Fivem is heavily GPU-dependent at higher resolutions. The Core Ultra 9 275HX’s percentile ranking is 94th among all CPUs, and its Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 35589, indicating it is a very powerful processor. However, the RTX 4070 Mobile’s 73rd percentile GPU ranking limits the overall system. The GPU’s 8 GB VRAM is likely the single biggest factor preventing this combo from ranking higher, as Fivem servers often use high-resolution textures that exceed this capacity at 4K.

The combination of a top-tier CPU with a mid-range GPU creates a system that is unbalanced for Fivem. The CPU is overqualified for the task, while the GPU is underpowered for 4K. This is reflected in the ranking: 1993rd out of 3707 is a middling result, and users would see better value from pairing a lower-end CPU with a higher-end GPU for this specific game. The data suggests that the RTX 4070 Mobile is the limiting factor in this combo, and any performance gains would require a GPU upgrade rather than a CPU change.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings preset depends entirely on the target resolution and the user’s preference for frame rate over visual fidelity. For 1920x1080, the High preset is the recommended choice, as it delivers 119 FPS average while providing a significant visual improvement over Low (189 FPS) and Medium (149 FPS). The Ultra preset at 1080p still achieves 92 FPS, which is playable, but the 27 FPS drop from High to Ultra may not justify the visual gains for most players. The High preset strikes the best balance between performance and quality at 1080p.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset is the sweet spot. It delivers an average of 98 FPS with a minimum of 83 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay with no dips below 60 FPS. The High preset at 1440p drops to 78 FPS, which is still playable but leaves less headroom for demanding scenes. The Ultra preset at 61 FPS is borderline, and the Low preset at 124 FPS sacrifices too much visual quality. For 1440p, Medium is the clear choice, as it maintains a high frame rate while preserving acceptable visuals.

For 3840x2160, the data presents a difficult choice. The Low preset at 69 FPS is the only 4K setting that remains above 60 FPS. The Medium preset at 54 FPS is playable but has a minimum FPS of 46, which could cause noticeable stutter in busy areas. The High preset at 44 FPS and Ultra at 34 FPS are not recommended for smooth gameplay. Given the constraints, the Low preset is the only viable option for 4K, though users should be prepared for reduced visual quality. Alternatively, users could consider playing at 1440p with Medium settings for a better overall experience than 4K Low.

The data shows a clear diminishing return on settings at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the jump from Medium (149 FPS) to High (119 FPS) costs 30 FPS, but the jump from High to Ultra (92 FPS) costs 27 FPS. At 4K, the cost is more severe: Low to Medium costs 15 FPS, Medium to High costs 10 FPS, and High to Ultra costs 10 FPS. This suggests that the GPU’s resource limits are hit sooner at 4K, making the lower settings more attractive.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete measured FPS data for this combo is as follows:

1920x1080:

• Low: 189 FPS average
• Medium: 149 FPS average, with a minimum of 127 FPS and a maximum of 171 FPS
• High: 119 FPS average
• Ultra: 92 FPS average

2560x1440:

• Low: 124 FPS average
• Medium: 98 FPS average, with a minimum of 83 FPS and a maximum of 113 FPS
• High: 78 FPS average
• Ultra: 61 FPS average

3840x2160:

• Low: 69 FPS average
• Medium: 54 FPS average, with a minimum of 46 FPS and a maximum of 63 FPS
• High: 44 FPS average
• Ultra: 34 FPS average

The 1080p results show that the combo is capable of high refresh-rate gaming, with the Low preset nearly hitting 200 FPS. The Medium preset’s minimum FPS of 127 ensures that even in the most demanding scenes, the game stays well above 100 FPS. The High preset at 119 FPS is also excellent for 144 Hz displays, and the Ultra preset at 92 FPS is sufficient for 90 Hz panels.

The 1440p results are more moderate. The Low preset at 124 FPS is still very smooth, and the Medium preset’s 98 FPS average with an 83 FPS minimum is adequate for 144 Hz monitors, though there may be occasional dips below 100 FPS. The High preset at 78 FPS is suitable for 75 Hz displays, but the Ultra preset at 61 FPS is right at the edge of the 60 FPS baseline.

The 4K results are the weakest in the data set. The Low preset at 69 FPS is the only setting that provides a comfortable margin above 60 FPS. The Medium preset’s 54 FPS average and 46 FPS minimum indicate that the game will experience frame drops below 60 FPS, which can be noticeable. The High and Ultra presets at 44 and 34 FPS respectively are not recommended for any serious gameplay, as they fall well below the playability threshold.