Fivem

The Intel Core Ultra 9 290K Plus and AMD Radeon RX 9070 combination ranks 847th out of 3005 tested combos in Fivem, placing it comfortably in the upper third of all configurations. This ranking reflects a balanced pairing where the CPU’s strong multi-threaded performance supports the GPU’s frame delivery, but the overall position is heavily influenced by the game’s engine and the GPU’s mid-range standing relative to other tested hardware. The combo sits in the 72nd percentile of all combos tested, meaning it outperforms roughly seven out of every ten systems evaluated, yet it does not crack the top tier of results. The data indicates that while the CPU is a top-tier component, the GPU’s more modest benchmark percentile relative to other graphics cards tested in the database prevents this pairing from reaching the upper echelons of Fivem performance. The combination’s rank suggests it is a high-performing setup, but not an elite one, and the measured FPS numbers confirm it is capable of smooth gameplay at most settings, though it struggles with the highest graphical presets at 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 847 out of 3005 tested combinations places it in the 72nd percentile of all systems evaluated for Fivem. This is a strong showing, but it is not a top-tier result. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 84003 is 96th percentile among all CPUs tested, which is exceptional, but the GPU’s average benchmark score of 23877 is only 69th percentile among all GPUs. This discrepancy reveals that the GPU is the limiting factor in this pairing’s overall rank. The CPU’s performance is elite, but the GPU’s mid-pack standing drags the combo’s Fivem rank down relative to what the processor alone could achieve. Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU, the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K scores 83807, which is 0.2% lower, and the AMD EPYC 4584PX scores 83090, which is 1.1% lower, while the AMD EPYC 7F72 scores 85072, which is 1.3% higher. This shows the 290K Plus is right at the top of its competitive set. For the GPU, the nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z at 23736, which is 0.6% lower, and the AMD Radeon RX 6800S at 24063, which is 0.8% higher, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile scores 23628, which is 1.1% lower, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER scores 24170, which is 1.2% higher. This places the RX 9070 in a tight cluster of GPUs, none of which are dominant, and the data shows that its performance is competitive with but not superior to several last-generation mobile and desktop parts. In Fivem specifically, the combo’s rank of 847 indicates that many other combinations, likely those with higher-tier GPUs paired with mid-range CPUs, achieve better results, underscoring that the GPU is the bottleneck for this setup.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 brings 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 644.6 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is substantial for Fivem, a multiplayer title that often has large draw distances and many player models, but the data shows that the GPU’s raw compute is the more critical factor in this game. The GPU boosts to 2520 MHz with a game clock of 2070 MHz and a base clock of 1330 MHz, and it features 3584 shading units, 224 TMUs, and 128 ROPs. These specifications translate to a pixel rate of 322.6 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 564.5 GTexel/s, with a FP32 performance of 36.13 TFLOPS. In Fivem, the GPU’s role becomes apparent when comparing the measured FPS across different settings. At 1080p Ultra, the combo achieves 120 FPS, but at 1080p Low, it reaches 246 FPS. This scaling indicates that the GPU is fully utilized at lower settings, where the CPU can feed it frames efficiently. However, at higher settings, the GPU’s limitations emerge. The GPU’s 16 GB VRAM is not a constraint in Fivem, as the game does not require that much memory, but the GPU’s compute throughput, particularly its RDNA 4.0 architecture with 56 RT cores, is what determines frame rates at higher presets. The GPU’s average benchmark score of 23877, which is 69th percentile, suggests it is a capable mid-range part, but not a high-end one, and the measured FPS data confirms this. At 1080p High, the combo hits 155 FPS, which is smooth, but at 4K Ultra, it drops to 44 FPS, showing that the GPU cannot handle the most demanding settings at the highest resolution. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6290 further indicates that the GPU is solid but not exceptional, and its performance in Fivem is consistent with that assessment.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear and predictable scaling pattern across resolutions. At 1080p, the combo is highly capable, with average FPS ranging from 120 at Ultra to 246 at Low. Moving to 1440p, the average FPS drops significantly: Ultra falls to 79, High falls to 102, Medium falls to 128, and Low falls to 162. At 4K, the numbers drop further, with Ultra at 44, High at 57, Medium at 71, and Low at 90. This scaling reveals that the GPU is the primary limiting component at higher resolutions. The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial. At Ultra settings, the FPS drops from 120 to 44, a 63% reduction, while at Low settings, it drops from 246 to 90, a 63% reduction as well. This consistent percentage drop across all settings indicates that the GPU is the bottleneck, as the CPU’s performance does not change with resolution. If the CPU were the limiting factor, the FPS would remain relatively flat as resolution increases, but the data shows a steep decline, confirming that the RX 9070 is the constraining component. The CPU’s 24 cores and 24 threads, with a boost clock of 5.80 GHz, are more than sufficient to feed the GPU at 1080p, as evidenced by the 246 FPS at Low settings. However, at 4K, the GPU’s compute capabilities are overwhelmed, and the FPS drops to levels that are not ideal for competitive multiplayer gameplay. The data suggests that this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it can deliver high frame rates, but at 4K, users must lower settings to maintain playable performance. The min FPS values recorded for Medium settings at each resolution provide additional insight: at 1080p Medium, the min FPS is 165, at 1440p Medium it is 108, and at 4K Medium it is 60. These min FPS values show that even in the most demanding moments, the combo maintains reasonable frame rates at lower resolutions, but at 4K, the min FPS at Medium is right at the edge of playability. Overall, the resolution scaling data strongly indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor in this pairing, and users seeking higher resolutions should consider a more powerful GPU.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1080p, the combo delivers excellent performance across all settings. At Low settings, the average FPS is 246, which is exceptionally high and indicates that the CPU is not a bottleneck at this resolution. Moving to Medium settings, the average FPS is 194, with a min FPS of 165 and a max FPS of 223, showing smooth and consistent performance. At High settings, the average FPS drops to 155, which is still very playable for a multiplayer title. At Ultra settings, the average FPS is 120, which is the minimum for a high-refresh-rate monitor and provides a solid experience. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a 51% reduction in FPS, from 246 to 120, which is a significant drop but expected given the increased graphical load. At 1440p, the performance is still strong but shows the GPU’s limits. At Low settings, the average FPS is 162, which is a 34% drop from 1080p Low, indicating that the GPU is starting to struggle. At Medium settings, the average FPS is 128, with a min FPS of 108 and a max FPS of 147, which is a 34% drop from 1080p Medium. At High settings, the average FPS is 102, a 34% drop from 1080p High. At Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 79, a 34% drop from 1080p Ultra. This consistent 34% drop from 1080p to 1440p across all settings confirms that the GPU is the limiting factor, as the CPU’s performance is unaffected by resolution. At 4K, the performance is significantly lower. At Low settings, the average FPS is 90, at Medium it is 71, with a min FPS of 60 and a max FPS of 81, at High it is 57, and at Ultra it is 44. The drop from 1440p to 4K is even more pronounced: Low drops from 162 to 90, a 44% reduction, and Ultra drops from 79 to 44, a 44% reduction. This data shows that the combo is not suitable for 4K gaming at high settings, as the average FPS at 4K High is 57, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, and at 4K Ultra it is 44, which is barely playable. The measured FPS numbers indicate that the sweet spot for this combo is 1440p, where it can deliver over 100 FPS at High settings and 128 FPS at Medium, providing an excellent balance between visual quality and performance.

FAQ

Q: What is the combo’s rank in Fivem compared to other tested combinations?

A: The combo ranks 847th out of 3005 tested combinations, placing it in the 72nd percentile of all systems tested for Fivem.

Q: How does the CPU’s performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 9 290K Plus has an average benchmark score of 84003, which is 0.2% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K (83807), 1.1% higher than the AMD EPYC 4584PX (83090), and 1.3% lower than the AMD EPYC 7F72 (85072).

Q: What is the GPU’s memory configuration and how does it affect Fivem?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 9070 has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus with 644.6 GB/s bandwidth. This memory capacity is more than sufficient for Fivem, and the data shows that the GPU’s compute performance, not its memory, is the limiting factor in this game.

Q: What is the FPS at 1080p Ultra, and is it playable?

A: At 1080p Ultra, the combo achieves an average of 120 FPS, which is smooth and playable for a multiplayer title, though it is the lowest FPS at this resolution.

Q: At what resolution and settings does the combo achieve its highest FPS?

A: The highest average FPS is 246, achieved at 1080p with Low settings. This indicates that the CPU is not a bottleneck at this resolution.

Q: How does the GPU’s performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 9070 has an average benchmark score of 23877, which is 0.6% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z (23736), 0.8% lower than the AMD Radeon RX 6800S (24063), 1.1% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile (23628), and 1.2% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER (24170).

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 9 290K 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 5.80 GHz, with a TDP of 125 W. The CPU’s cache configuration includes 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 3 MB of L2 cache per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU’s benchmark scores are exceptional: it achieves a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 51731 and a single-core score of 7303, with a Passmark multi-thread score of 60860 and a single-thread score of 4823. Its average benchmark score of 84003 places it in the 96th percentile of all CPUs, indicating that it is a top-tier processor. In Fivem, the CPU’s role is to feed the GPU with frames, and the data shows that it performs this task admirably. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 246 FPS, which is a very high frame rate and indicates that the CPU is not a bottleneck. The CPU’s 24 cores and 24 threads are more than sufficient for Fivem, which is a multiplayer game that may have many players on screen, but the game’s engine is not particularly demanding on CPU resources. The CPU’s high single-thread performance, as evidenced by its Cinebench R20 single-core score of 3067, is important for Fivem, which likely relies on a few main threads for game logic. At 1080p Ultra, the combo still achieves 120 FPS, which is a solid result, but the drop from 246 FPS at Low to 120 FPS at Ultra suggests that the GPU is the limiting factor, not the CPU. The CPU’s performance remains constant across resolutions, as shown by the fact that the FPS drops by a consistent percentage from 1080p to 1440p and then to 4K. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the FPS would not drop as much with increasing resolution. The CPU’s Passmark data compression score of 698346 and data encryption score of 52563 are high, but these are not directly relevant to gaming performance. Overall, the CPU is a high-end part that provides ample performance for Fivem, and the data indicates that it is not the limiting component in this combo. The CPU’s 96th percentile ranking among all CPUs, combined with the GPU’s 69th percentile ranking, clearly shows that the GPU is the bottleneck for this pairing, and the CPU has headroom to support a more powerful graphics card if the user were to upgrade.