Fivem

Fivem, the multiplayer modification framework built on Grand Theft Auto V, presents a unique performance profile for the Intel Core Ultra 9 290K Plus and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 combination. The measured data reveals a system where the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck as resolution increases, while the high-end CPU ensures consistent frame pacing at lower settings. This analysis walks through the benchmark results, focusing on the interplay between the 24-core processor and the 6 GB Turing-based graphics card.

Resolution Scaling

The resolution scaling behavior in Fivem is a textbook example of GPU-bound performance degradation. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo produces 145 FPS average. Moving to 2560x1440 at the same Low preset drops the average to 96 FPS, a reduction of 49 FPS. The jump to 3840x2160 at Low yields 53 FPS, which is 92 FPS below the 1080p result. This steep decline with each resolution step indicates that the RTX 2060's rendering throughput is the limiting factor, not the CPU.

The scaling pattern becomes even more pronounced at higher quality presets. With High settings, the system delivers 92 FPS at 1080p, 60 FPS at 1440p, and 33 FPS at 4K. The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K at High is roughly 64%, which aligns with the pixel count increase of approximately 4 times. The RTX 2060's 1920 shading units and 48 ROPs are simply not sufficient to maintain high frame rates at 4K, regardless of the CPU's capability.

At Medium settings, the measured data includes minimum and maximum FPS values, providing additional insight. At 1080p Medium, the range is 97 to 132 FPS, with an average of 115. At 1440p Medium, the range narrows to 64 to 87 FPS, averaging 75. At 4K Medium, the range is 36 to 48 FPS, averaging 42. The narrowing range at higher resolutions suggests that frame time consistency improves when the GPU is fully saturated, which is typical for a system where the graphics card is the bottleneck.

The Ultra preset shows the most dramatic scaling. The system achieves 71 FPS at 1080p, 47 FPS at 1440p, and only 26 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is below playable thresholds for most users, indicating that this combination should not be used for 4K Ultra gaming in Fivem. The data clearly shows that the RTX 2060, with its 6 GB GDDR6 memory and 336.0 GB/s bandwidth, is the component that dictates performance scaling across resolutions.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060, built on the 12 nm TU106 chip with a Turing architecture, plays a decisive role in these Fivem benchmarks. Its 6 GB GDDR6 memory across a 192-bit bus provides 336.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which proves adequate for 1080p and 1440p gaming but becomes strained at 4K with higher presets. The GPU's base clock of 1365 MHz and boost clock of 1680 MHz are modest by current standards, and the measured performance reflects this.

The RTX 2060's benchmark scores place it in the 58th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 15290. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 with a deltaPct of 0, the AMD Radeon 680M at 0.1% higher, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM at 0.6% higher. The AMD Radeon RX 7600 sits just 0.8% higher in average score. These close margins indicate that the RTX 2060 is positioned in a competitive mid-range tier, which aligns with its observed Fivem performance.

The GPU's 6 GB VRAM capacity is a critical factor in Fivem, a game known for heavy texture streaming and large multiplayer maps. At 1080p and 1440p, the memory appears sufficient, as evidenced by the playable frame rates across all presets. At 4K Ultra, the 26 FPS average suggests that both the memory capacity and the GPU's compute power are overwhelmed. The 30 RT cores and 240 tensor cores, while present, do not appear to provide a meaningful advantage in this title, as Fivem does not heavily utilize ray tracing or DLSS features.

The GPU's DirectX 12 Ultimate support and Vulkan 1.4 API compatibility indicate that it is feature-complete for modern games, but its raw performance is what limits it in Fivem at high resolutions. The measured data shows that the RTX 2060 delivers its best performance at 1080p, where it can push beyond 90 FPS on High settings and nearly 145 FPS on Low. This suggests that users should prioritize resolution over visual fidelity when using this GPU.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core Ultra 9 290K Plus and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 combination ranks 2345th out of 3005 tested combos in Fivem, placing it in the 22nd percentile of all possible pairings. This rank reflects the significant bottleneck created by the RTX 2060 when paired with one of the most powerful consumer CPUs available. The CPU, which sits in the 96th percentile among all processors, is vastly more capable than the GPU, and the combo rank suffers as a result.

The Ultra 9 290K Plus has an average benchmark score of 84003, placing it just 0.2% above the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K and 1.1% above the AMD EPYC 4584PX. It also sits 1.2% above the AMD EPYC 9135 and 1.3% below the AMD EPYC 7F72. These rival comparisons show that the CPU is at the top of the performance stack, yet the combo rank is dragged down by the GPU's mid-range positioning.

In practical terms, this rank means that most other GPU pairings with this CPU would yield better Fivem performance. The data suggests that the RTX 2060, while capable at 1080p, prevents the system from achieving the high frame rates that the CPU could support at lower resolutions. The gap between CPU performance and GPU performance is the defining characteristic of this combo, and it is reflected in the sub-optimal rank.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system shows a clear progression from Low to Ultra. The Low preset produces 145 FPS average, which is the highest measured result across all configurations. Medium settings yield 115 FPS average, with a range of 97 to 132 FPS. High settings deliver 92 FPS average, and Ultra drops to 71 FPS average. These numbers indicate that 1080p is the sweet spot for this combo, with even Ultra settings maintaining a playable frame rate.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance drops are noticeable but manageable. Low settings produce 96 FPS average, Medium delivers 75 FPS with a range of 64 to 87 FPS, High yields 60 FPS, and Ultra falls to 47 FPS. The 1440p results show that the system can handle this resolution for most presets, though Ultra approaches the lower boundary of smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 2060 clearly struggles. Low settings produce 53 FPS average, Medium yields 42 FPS with a range of 36 to 48 FPS, High drops to 33 FPS, and Ultra falls to 26 FPS. None of the 4K results reach the 60 FPS threshold that most players consider ideal, and the Ultra preset is effectively unplayable. The data indicates that 4K gaming with this combo is only viable at Low settings, and even then, the frame rate is marginal.

The measured FPS values across all presets show a consistent pattern: the RTX 2060 performs best at 1080p, adequately at 1440p, and poorly at 4K. The CPU's power does not translate into higher frame rates at higher resolutions because the GPU becomes the limiting factor. The benchmark data is measured, not estimated, which adds confidence to the interpretation of these results.

FAQ

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

A: The measured data shows that 1920x1080 delivers the highest frame rates across all presets, with Low at 145 FPS, Medium at 115 FPS, High at 92 FPS, and Ultra at 71 FPS. This resolution provides the most headroom for smooth gameplay.

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

A: The benchmarks indicate that 4K gaming is only possible at Low settings, which produces 53 FPS average. Medium settings yield 42 FPS, High drops to 33 FPS, and Ultra falls to 26 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is below playable standards.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 2060 has an average benchmark score of 15290. It is statistically tied with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 at 0% delta, 0.1% behind the AMD Radeon 680M, 0.6% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM, and 0.8% behind the AMD Radeon RX 7600.

Q: What is the CPU's performance ranking?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 9 290K Plus sits in the 96th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 84003. It is 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K and 1.1% ahead of the AMD EPYC 4584PX.

Q: Does the 6 GB VRAM limit performance in Fivem?

A: The measured data suggests that 6 GB is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p across all presets, as frame rates remain playable. At 4K Ultra, the 26 FPS average indicates that the VRAM capacity and GPU compute power are insufficient for this configuration.

Q: Is the Ultra preset recommended for this combo?

A: The Ultra preset produces 71 FPS at 1080p, 47 FPS at 1440p, and 26 FPS at 4K. While the 1080p result is playable, the 1440p and 4K results are not ideal. Users should consider High or Medium settings for higher resolutions.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 9 290K Plus, with its 24 cores and 24 threads, is a dominant force in this combo. Its base clock of 3.70 GHz and boost clock of 5.80 GHz provide substantial single-thread and multi-thread performance. The CPU is built on a 3 nm process by TSMC with 17,800 million transistors and a die size of 243 mm², making it a modern processor by any measure.

The CPU's benchmark results reinforce its high-end status. In Cinebench R23, it scores 51731 in multicore and 7303 in single-core. Passmark tests show a multithread score of 60860 and a single-thread score of 4823. The data compression score of 698346 and floating point math score of 214760 further demonstrate its computational power. These numbers place the CPU in the 96th percentile, with an average benchmark score of 84003.

In Fivem, the CPU's role is primarily to feed the GPU with draw calls and physics calculations. The measured FPS data shows that at 1080p Low, the system achieves 145 FPS, which is likely near the CPU's limit for this game's single-threaded nature. However, the CPU's 24 cores and 24 threads do not provide a proportional benefit in Fivem, which is not optimized for multi-threading. The L3 cache of 36 MB and L2 cache of 3 MB per core help with data locality, but the GPU remains the bottleneck.

The CPU's memory support for DDR5 with a dual-channel bus and 115.2 GB/s bandwidth ensures that memory is not a limiting factor in Fivem. The PCIe Gen 5 interface with 20 lanes provides ample bandwidth for the RTX 2060, even though the GPU only supports PCIe 3.0. The CPU's integrated Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU is irrelevant for gaming with a discrete GPU, but it confirms the processor's modern design.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the user's resolution and performance priorities. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is viable with 71 FPS, but the High preset at 92 FPS provides a smoother experience with only a modest visual reduction. The Medium preset at 115 FPS is the best choice for competitive play, offering a significant frame rate boost over High while maintaining acceptable visual quality.

At 2560x1440, the High preset at 60 FPS is the recommended starting point, as it hits the 60 FPS target for most users. The Medium preset at 75 FPS provides a more comfortable margin above 60 FPS, making it a better choice for those who prioritize smoothness over visual fidelity. The Ultra preset at 47 FPS is playable but may feel less responsive, and the Low preset at 96 FPS is only recommended for users who prioritize frame rate above all else.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset at 53 FPS is the only configuration that approaches playability. The Medium preset at 42 FPS and High at 33 FPS are below the 60 FPS threshold and will exhibit noticeable stutter. The Ultra preset at 26 FPS is not recommended for any gameplay scenario. Users with 4K displays should either accept Low settings or consider a more powerful GPU.

The data suggests that the best overall experience is achieved at 1920x1080 with High or Medium settings. This configuration balances visual quality and frame rate, taking advantage of the CPU's strength while acknowledging the GPU's limitations. For users who want to maximize frame rate, the Low preset at 1080p (145 FPS) or 1440p (96 FPS) are viable options, but the visual trade-off is significant. The measured FPS values indicate that the RTX 2060 is best utilized at 1080p with medium-to-high settings, where it delivers a consistently smooth experience.