Fivem

The Intel Core Ultra 9 290K Plus paired with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 is a severely mismatched combination for Fivem, placing in the bottom 18% of tested configurations (rank 2475 out of 3005 combos). The data shows a system where a top-tier 24-core processor is completely hamstrung by a legacy mid-range graphics card, resulting in playable but unremarkable frame rates that scale predictably with resolution and graphical fidelity.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core Ultra 9 290K Plus is a 24-core, 24-thread desktop processor based on the Arrow Lake Refresh architecture, built on a 3 nm process by TSMC. It operates with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.80 GHz, with a 125 W TDP. The processor features a substantial cache hierarchy: 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. Its memory support is DDR5 over a dual-channel bus, providing 115.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The CPU also includes integrated Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU, though this combo relies on the discrete GTX 1070.

In synthetic benchmarks, this CPU is exceptionally strong. It scores 51,731 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 7,303 in single-core, ranking in the 96th percentile among all CPUs. Its average benchmark score is 84,003, which places it just 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K (83,807) and 1.1% ahead of the AMD EPYC 4584PX (83,090). It trails the AMD EPYC 7F72 by 1.3% (85,072 vs. 84,003). The PassMark multi-thread score of 60,860 and single-thread score of 4,823 further confirm its elite standing.

However, for Fivem, the CPU's role is largely theoretical. Fivem is a multiplayer modification that typically stresses the GPU more than the CPU at moderate to high settings. The measured FPS numbers in this combo demonstrate that the GTX 1070 is the limiting factor at every resolution. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 131 FPS, which suggests the CPU can feed frames fast enough to avoid becoming a bottleneck at lower settings. But as resolution and settings increase, the GPU's limitations become apparent, and the CPU's immense compute capability — 24 cores, 5.80 GHz boost — sits largely underutilized.

The data indicates that the CPU's 96th percentile standing is irrelevant to the final gaming experience here. The 290K Plus is capable of far higher frame rates in Fivem than the GTX 1070 can deliver. The processor's PassMark data compression score of 698,346 and floating-point math score of 214,760 are impressive, but these do not translate into gaming performance when paired with a GPU that ranks in the 47th percentile among all GPUs. The bottleneck is unambiguous: the GTX 1070, with its 8 GB of GDDR5 memory and 256-bit bus, limits the system to 30 FPS at 4K High, a figure that would be laughably low for a CPU of this class if the GPU were not holding it back.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: What is the best frame rate this combo can achieve in Fivem?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 131 at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is the only setting where the system exceeds 120 FPS, indicating a ceiling that is only reachable at the lowest graphical fidelity and resolution.

Q: How does the CPU rank compared to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 9 290K Plus has an average benchmark score of 84,003, which is 0.2% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K (83,807) and 1.1% higher than the AMD EPYC 4584PX (83,090). It is 1.2% ahead of the AMD EPYC 9135 (82,980) but 1.3% behind the AMD EPYC 7F72 (85,072).

Q: Is the GTX 1070 a capable card for this game?

A: Based on the measured data, the GTX 1070 is only adequate at 1080p. It delivers 82 FPS at High and 64 FPS at Ultra at that resolution, but falls to 54 FPS at 1440p High and just 30 FPS at 4K High. The GPU's percentile rank of 47 indicates it sits below average among all GPUs.

Q: What is the combo's overall ranking in Fivem?

A: This combination is ranked 2475 out of 3005 tested combos, placing it in the bottom 17.6% of all configurations. This low ranking is primarily due to the GPU's age and performance class, not the CPU.

Q: Does the CPU's 24-core design help Fivem performance?

A: The data shows no evidence that the core count helps gaming FPS. Fivem performance is dictated by the GPU, as evidenced by the fact that the same CPU could theoretically push higher FPS if paired with a better GPU. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 51,731 is elite, but this does not correlate with the measured gaming results.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for any setting?

A: The lowest minimum FPS recorded is 32, which occurs at 3840x2160 with Medium settings. The highest minimum FPS is 88, recorded at 1920x1080 with Medium settings, showing the system can maintain reasonable frame pacing at lower resolutions.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

For the best balance of visual quality and performance, the Medium preset at 1920x1080 is the clear recommendation. The data shows this setting delivers an average of 103 FPS with a minimum of 88 and a maximum of 119. This is a 41 FPS improvement over High settings (82 FPS) and only 28 FPS less than Low settings (131 FPS), while providing significantly better visuals than Low. The minimum FPS of 88 ensures the experience remains smooth even in demanding multiplayer moments.

If the user prioritizes maximum smoothness, Low at 1080p is the only setting that breaks the 120 FPS barrier, hitting 131 FPS average. However, this sacrifices visual fidelity for a marginal gain over Medium. For those who want higher resolution, 1440p Medium offers 68 FPS average with a minimum of 58, which is playable but not ideal for competitive play. At 1440p High, the average drops to 54 FPS, which is borderline for a multiplayer game.

The Ultra preset is not recommended at any resolution. At 1080p Ultra, the system manages 64 FPS, which is 39 FPS slower than Medium. At 1440p Ultra, it falls to 42 FPS, and at 4K Ultra, it drops to a nearly unplayable 23 FPS. The GPU's 8 GB of GDDR5 memory and 150 W TDP are insufficient to handle the demands of Ultra settings, which likely push texture and shadow quality beyond what the card can process efficiently. The recommendation is to stick with Medium at 1080p, which offers the best compromise between the 131 FPS Low ceiling and the visual polish of High.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This combo is ranked 2475 out of 3005 tested configurations in Fivem, placing it in the bottom 17.6% of all systems. This is a remarkably poor ranking for a CPU that sits in the 96th percentile among all CPUs. The discrepancy highlights the GPU's dominant role in determining gaming performance. The GTX 1070, ranked in the 47th percentile among all GPUs, drags the entire system down despite the CPU's elite status.

The ranking implies that the vast majority of tested combos (2,475 of them) outperform this pairing. This is not surprising given that the GTX 1070 is an end-of-life product released in 2016, while the CPU is a current-generation part. The data suggests that even a mid-range modern GPU would likely improve the ranking significantly, as the CPU is not the constraint. The combo's position is more reflective of the GPU's age than the CPU's capability — the 290K Plus is capable of far higher FPS in Fivem, as evidenced by the 131 FPS at 1080p Low, which is likely near the CPU's own limit. But at higher settings, the GPU's 6.463 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 256.3 GB/s memory bandwidth become the hard ceiling.

The ranking also puts this combo below most systems that pair older, weaker CPUs with better GPUs. This is a classic example of a bottleneck scenario, where the GPU's 47th percentile ranking is the primary determinant of the 2475th placement. Users with this combo should recognize that upgrading the GPU would yield a substantial jump in ranking, while upgrading the CPU would yield almost no benefit in Fivem.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data reveals a clear and consistent pattern of decline as resolution increases from 1080p to 4K, which strongly indicates the GPU is the limiting component. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 131 at 1080p to 86 at 1440p (a 34.4% decrease) and then to 48 at 4K (a 44.2% decrease from 1440p). This is a classic GPU-bound behavior, where the render resolution directly impacts the frame rate.

At High settings, the decline is even steeper: 82 FPS at 1080p falls to 54 FPS at 1440p (a 34.1% drop) and then to 30 FPS at 4K (a 44.4% drop). The consistent percentage decreases across all settings points to a GPU that is being overwhelmed by pixel count. The GTX 1070's 8 GB of GDDR5 memory is likely also a factor at 4K, where the frame buffer may be exceeded, causing additional performance degradation.

The fact that the CPU does not become a bottleneck at any resolution is confirmed by the 1080p Low result of 131 FPS. If the CPU were the limiting factor, we would expect to see similar FPS numbers across all resolutions at low settings, as the CPU's workload would not change significantly with resolution. Instead, the FPS drops by 63.4% from 1080p to 4K at Low settings, proving the GPU is the limiting component. The data suggests that the Core Ultra 9 290K Plus could likely deliver over 200 FPS in Fivem if paired with a GPU capable of keeping up, as its single-thread score of 4,823 in PassMark is in the top percentile.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

At 1920x1080, the system shows its best performance. Low settings produce an average of 131 FPS, which is the highest recorded FPS for this combo. Medium settings drop to 103 FPS average, with a minimum of 88 and a maximum of 119. High settings yield 82 FPS average, and Ultra settings drop to 64 FPS average. The gap between Low and Ultra is 67 FPS, demonstrating the GPU's sensitivity to graphical settings at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the performance declines noticeably. Low settings average 86 FPS, which is a 45 FPS drop from 1080p Low. Medium settings average 68 FPS, with a minimum of 58 and a maximum of 78. High settings average 54 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 42 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 44 FPS, slightly less than at 1080p, suggesting the GPU is becoming the primary constraint.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles. Low settings average 48 FPS, which is barely playable. Medium settings average 38 FPS, with a minimum of 32 and a maximum of 43. High settings drop to 30 FPS average, and Ultra settings fall to 23 FPS average. The 4K results are consistently below 50 FPS, making this resolution impractical for smooth multiplayer gameplay. The minimum FPS of 32 at 4K Medium indicates potential stuttering in heavy scenes.

The data shows that the only acceptable experience is at 1080p, where even Ultra settings maintain 64 FPS. At 1440p, only Low and Medium settings are viable, while at 4K, the system is unsuitable for any setting above Low. The GTX 1070's limitations are fully exposed at higher resolutions, and the CPU's power is wasted in this configuration. The measured FPS breakdown confirms that users should target 1080p Medium or Low for the best experience with this CPU-GPU pairing.