Fivem

Fivem is a demanding multiplayer modification, and this particular pairing of an Intel Core Ultra 9 290K Plus with a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti creates an extreme bottleneck scenario. The data shows a system where the CPU is vastly more powerful than the GPU, leading to frame rates that are almost entirely dictated by the graphics card’s limits. The benchmark results indicate that this combo is ranked 2962 out of 3005 tested combinations, placing it in the bottom 1.4% of all tested configurations for this game. This is a lopsided pairing where the CPU’s potential is completely untapped, and the experience hinges on the GPU’s modest capabilities.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear and predictable pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases, which is a classic symptom of a GPU-bound system. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 62 FPS. Moving up to 2560x1440 at the same Low settings, the average drops to 41 FPS, a reduction of about 34%. At 4K (3840x2160) with Low settings, the average plummets to 22 FPS, which is a 65% drop from the 1080p result. This steep decline with each resolution step confirms that the GTX 1050 Ti is the primary limiting factor; the CPU is not the constraint here.

The trend is consistent across all settings presets. For High settings, the average FPS goes from 39 at 1080p, down to 26 at 1440p, and finally to 14 at 4K. This shows that the scaling penalty is not just a factor of resolution but is also compounded by the increased graphical load of higher presets. The Ultra preset is particularly punishing, with the average frame rate falling from 30 at 1080p to 20 at 1440p and bottoming out at 11 at 4K. These numbers indicate that at 4K, the GPU is simply overwhelmed, rendering the game nearly unplayable at any preset above Low.

The gap between Low and Ultra settings at the same resolution is also telling. At 1080p, the difference is 32 FPS (62 vs 30). At 1440p, the difference narrows to 21 FPS (41 vs 20). At 4K, the difference is just 11 FPS (22 vs 11). This narrowing gap at higher resolutions further underscores the GPU bottleneck; when the GPU is already saturated by pixel count, the additional work from higher settings has a smaller absolute impact on the final frame rate. The CPU, with its 24 cores and 24 threads, is never the limiting factor in these scenarios.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 9 290K Plus is a flagship-class processor with specifications that are entirely wasted in this configuration. It features 24 cores and 24 threads, a base clock of 3.70 GHz, and a boost clock of 5.80 GHz. In synthetic benchmarks, it scores 51731 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 7303 in single-core, placing it in the 96th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K, is only 0.2% behind in average score, showing how potent this chip is. However, none of this processing power translates to playable frame rates in Fivem with this GPU.

The game’s performance, as measured, is not sensitive to the CPU’s capabilities because the GPU cannot keep up. For instance, the GTX 1050 Ti’s PassMark G3D score is 6340, placing it in the 25th percentile of all GPUs, and its average benchmark score is 4193. This is a stark contrast to the CPU's 96th percentile ranking. The GPU is a legacy part from the GeForce 10-series, built on a 14 nm process with a 75 W TDP. Its 4 GB of GDDR5 memory and 112.1 GB/s bandwidth are simply insufficient for the demands of modern Fivem servers at higher resolutions.

The data strongly suggests that the CPU’s role in this specific combo is to not be a bottleneck, and it succeeds in that role to a fault. The CPU is so fast that it is never waiting on the GPU, but the GPU is always the limiting factor. The frame rates are effectively the same as what a much weaker CPU would produce with the same GTX 1050 Ti. The benchmark results show that the CPU is ready to feed frames, but the GPU is unable to render them. This is a textbook case where upgrading the graphics card would yield a monumental performance increase, while the CPU could remain unchanged for years to come.

FAQ

Q: Is this CPU and GPU combo suitable for playing Fivem at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 62 FPS, which is playable. However, at Medium settings, the average drops to 49 FPS, and at High settings, it falls to 39 FPS. The Ultra preset yields only 30 FPS on average. The data shows that only the Low preset provides a consistently smooth experience at 1080p.

Q: What is the best resolution to use with this hardware?

A: The highest playable performance is found at 1920x1080 with the Low preset, which is the only measured configuration to exceed 60 FPS. At 2560x1440, even the Low preset only manages 41 FPS on average, and at 3840x2160, all presets fall below 22 FPS. The data indicates that 1080p is the only viable resolution for a decent frame rate.

Q: How does the GTX 1050 Ti compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The GTX 1050 Ti has an average benchmark score of 4193. Its closest competitor, the AMD Radeon R5 M330, scores 4170, which is 0.6% lower. The NVIDIA Quadro K2100M is 1% lower with a score of 4151, while the NVIDIA Quadro K3000M is 1.1% higher at 4241. This shows the GTX 1050 Ti is positioned at the very entry-level of graphics performance.

Q: Is the Intel Core Ultra 9 290K Plus the reason for the low frame rates?

A: No. The CPU is in the 96th percentile of all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 84003. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K, is only 0.2% faster. The frame rates are limited by the GPU, which is in the 25th percentile. The data clearly indicates the graphics card is the bottleneck.

Q: What kind of frame rate can I expect at 4K with this setup?

A: The measured data shows that at 3840x2160, the average frame rates are 22 FPS on Low, 18 FPS on Medium, 14 FPS on High, and 11 FPS on Ultra. These results are not playable for a smooth experience and indicate that 4K resolution is beyond the capabilities of this GPU.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems?

A: This specific combination of CPU and GPU ranks 2962 out of 3005 tested combos in Fivem. This places it in the bottom 1.4% of all configurations, confirming that it is a severely mismatched pairing that performs poorly relative to the broader field.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of the system’s performance across three resolutions and four quality presets. The results are consistent, with average frame rates decreasing as resolution and graphical fidelity increase. The following breakdown details the exact numbers.

At 1920x1080, the Low preset yields the highest average at 62 FPS. The Medium preset averages 49 FPS, with a minimum of 41 and a maximum of 56. High settings average 39 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 30 FPS. This is the only resolution where the Low preset achieves a frame rate above 60.

At 2560x1440, performance drops significantly. The Low preset averages 41 FPS. Medium settings average 32 FPS, with a minimum of 27 and a maximum of 37. High settings yield an average of 26 FPS, and the Ultra preset drops to 20 FPS on average. No preset at this resolution manages to reach 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the system is severely constrained. The Low preset averages 22 FPS. Medium settings average 18 FPS, with a minimum of 15 and a maximum of 20. High settings average 14 FPS, and the Ultra preset is the lowest at 11 FPS. All presets at this resolution are below the threshold for smooth, playable performance.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank in Fivem is 2962 out of 3005 total tested combinations. This places it in the bottom 1.4% of all systems tested, which is a remarkably poor showing for a CPU that is in the 96th percentile of all processors. The data shows a massive disconnect between the CPU’s potential and the system’s actual gaming performance. This rank is a direct consequence of pairing a top-tier CPU with an entry-level GPU that is in the 25th percentile of all graphics cards.

The CPU alone, with an average benchmark score of 84003, is only 0.2% behind the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K, and 1.1% ahead of the AMD EPYC 4584PX. These are all extremely powerful processors. Conversely, the GPU’s average benchmark score of 4193 is only 0.6% ahead of the AMD Radeon R5 M330 and 1% ahead of the NVIDIA Quadro K2100M. These are all low-power, older mobile or entry-level desktop parts. The combination of a 96th-percentile CPU with a 25th-percentile GPU results in a system that is drastically underperforming in a game like Fivem, which is heavily dependent on the graphics card for rendering the complex environments.

This ranking indicates that the system is not balanced for gaming. Any other combination of components in the database that includes a similarly weak GPU would likely produce similar results, regardless of the CPU. The CPU is simply not a factor in this ranking; the GPU is the sole determinant of the system’s poor performance in Fivem. The rank serves as a warning that this is a severely bottlenecked configuration.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the only way to achieve a consistently smooth experience with this hardware is to use the Low preset at 1920x1080 resolution. This is the only configuration that breaks the 60 FPS barrier, with an average of 62 FPS. This should provide a playable foundation for the game, though users may experience dips in more demanding areas.

If a higher visual quality is desired, the Medium preset at 1920x1080 is the next best option, with an average of 49 FPS. This is still a playable frame rate, but it is noticeably lower than the Low preset. The data shows a minimum of 41 FPS on this setting, which could be close to the edge of smoothness in intense multiplayer scenarios. The High and Ultra presets at 1080p are not recommended for a consistently smooth experience, as they average 39 and 30 FPS respectively.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset is the only viable option, with an average of 41 FPS. This is a playable frame rate, but it is not ideal. The Medium preset at 1440p averages 32 FPS, which is below the threshold for a comfortable experience. All presets at 3840x2160 are effectively unplayable, with average frame rates ranging from 11 to 22 FPS. The data recommends that users stick to 1080p with the Low or Medium preset for the best balance of playability and visual fidelity.