Fivem

Fivem is a demanding multiplayer title where frame rates can vary wildly depending on server population, map complexity, and the number of mods loaded. The measured data for the Intel Core Ultra 9 290K Plus paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 provides a clear picture of how this combination handles the game across a range of resolutions and presets. The benchmark results indicate that this hardware configuration delivers a high-performance experience, but the optimal settings depend heavily on whether the user prioritizes maximum frame rate or visual fidelity. This analysis examines the data from the FACT PACK to determine the best settings, the role of each component, and how the system scales under load.

Settings Recommendations

The measured frame rates show a clear trade-off between visual quality and performance across the four available presets: Low, Medium, High, and Ultra. At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves an average of 333 FPS, which is exceptionally high and suitable for competitive play on high-refresh-rate monitors. The Medium preset still delivers a very strong 263 FPS average, while High drops to 210 FPS, and Ultra settles at 163 FPS. For users with a 1080p display, the Medium preset appears to be the sweet spot, as it provides a significant jump in visual quality over Low while maintaining a frame rate that far exceeds the refresh rate of most monitors.

At 2560x1440, the pattern remains consistent. The Low preset produces an average of 219 FPS, which is still very high. The Medium preset delivers 173 FPS, and High brings that down to 138 FPS. Ultra at this resolution averages 107 FPS. For a 1440p display, the High preset offers a balanced experience, providing a substantial improvement in graphical detail over Medium while keeping the frame rate above the 120 FPS mark that is common on modern gaming monitors. The Ultra preset at 1440p, while playable, starts to show a more significant performance cost.

The 3840x2160 (4K) results are the most telling. The Low preset averages 122 FPS, making it the only 4K setting that clears the 120 FPS threshold. The Medium preset drops to 96 FPS, which is still smooth for most users. The High preset falls to 77 FPS, and Ultra drops to 60 FPS. Given the data, the High preset at 4K provides a reasonable compromise for visual fidelity, but the Medium preset is the recommended choice for a smoother experience. The 4K Medium setting, with its average of 96 FPS and a minimum of 82 FPS, offers a more consistent frame rate than High, which is likely to have more pronounced dips in busy multiplayer scenarios.

Considering the entire dataset, the Medium preset provides the best overall balance for this configuration. It offers a substantial visual upgrade over Low while maintaining frame rates that are high enough to be responsive and smooth at every tested resolution. The minimum FPS data for Medium settings shows 223 FPS at 1080p, 147 FPS at 1440p, and 82 FPS at 4K, indicating that even in the most demanding moments, the system stays well within a playable range. For users who prefer maximum visual detail, the High preset is viable at 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K, the performance cost becomes more apparent.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is the primary driver of the frame rates in this game. Its 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus provides a bandwidth of 716.8 GB/s, which is essential for handling the high-resolution textures and complex assets common in Fivem's modded environments. The GPU's 9728 shading units and 304 texture mapping units allow it to process the game's geometry and effects efficiently. The boost clock of 2505 MHz ensures that the GPU can maintain high throughput under sustained load.

The benchmark results show a clear scaling pattern that is typical for a GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the difference between the Low and Ultra presets is 170 FPS (333 to 163), while at 4K, the difference is 62 FPS (122 to 60). This indicates that at lower resolutions, the CPU and other system components are more capable of keeping up with the GPU, allowing the graphics card to push very high frame rates. As the resolution increases, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, and its performance dictates the final output. The RTX 4080's position in the market, with an average benchmark score of 54247, places it just 0.1% ahead of the RTX 4080 SUPER, showing it is a top-tier card for this workload.

The data suggests that the RTX 4080 has ample VRAM for Fivem. Even at 4K Ultra, the game does not appear to be memory-limited, as the average FPS of 60 is likely a result of raw compute performance rather than VRAM capacity. The GPU's compute capabilities, reflected in its 48.74 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, are more than sufficient for the game's lighting and shading calculations. The 4K Medium result, with a minimum FPS of 82, shows the card can maintain a solid frame rate when the preset is not maxed out.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core Ultra 9 290K Plus and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 holds a combo rank of 220 out of 3707 tested combinations in Fivem. This places the system in the top 6% of all tested configurations, indicating a very high level of performance. The data shows that this is an upper-tier setup that should be able to handle the game with ease at most settings.

This high ranking is a result of both components being near the top of their respective fields. The CPU, with an average benchmark score of 84003, is just 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K and 1.2% ahead of the AMD EPYC 9135. The GPU, with an average benchmark score of 54247, is 0.1% ahead of the RTX 4080 SUPER. The combination of a top-tier CPU and GPU ensures that neither component is a significant bottleneck, allowing the system to perform near its theoretical maximum in this game.

The rank of 220 out of 3707 is a strong indicator of the system's capability. It suggests that the vast majority of tested systems will deliver lower frame rates than this configuration. The data implies that users with this hardware can expect a premium experience in Fivem, with the ability to use high settings at high resolutions without sacrificing too much performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance. At 1920x1080, the Low preset yields an average of 333 FPS. The Medium preset averages 263 FPS, with a minimum of 223 FPS and a maximum of 302 FPS. The High preset averages 210 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 163 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 219 FPS. The Medium preset averages 173 FPS, with a minimum of 147 FPS and a maximum of 199 FPS. The High preset averages 138 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 107 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 122 FPS. The Medium preset averages 96 FPS, with a minimum of 82 FPS and a maximum of 110 FPS. The High preset averages 77 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 60 FPS.

These numbers show a consistent pattern of performance scaling. The step from Low to Medium incurs a moderate FPS cost, while the step from Medium to High and High to Ultra incurs progressively larger costs. The minimum FPS data for the Medium preset suggests that frame pacing is stable, with the minimum being about 68% of the maximum at 1080p, 74% at 1440p, and 75% at 4K. This indicates that the system can handle complex scenes without major stutters, which is crucial for a multiplayer game where sudden action can spike demand.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate achievable at 1080p?

A: The highest average frame rate at 1920x1080 is 333 FPS, which is achieved with the Low preset.

Q: Can this system maintain a 60 FPS average at 4K with the Ultra preset?

A: Yes, the data shows an average FPS of 60 at 3840x2160 with the Ultra preset.

Q: What is the minimum FPS observed at 1440p Medium settings?

A: The minimum FPS observed at 2560x1440 with Medium settings is 147 FPS.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested systems in Fivem?

A: This combo is ranked 220 out of 3707 tested combinations, placing it in the top percentile of systems.

Q: Which setting provides the highest average FPS at 4K?

A: The Low preset provides the highest average FPS at 4K, with a measured average of 122 FPS.

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with the High preset?

A: The average FPS at 1920x1080 with the High preset is 210 FPS.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 9 290K Plus is a 24-core, 24-thread processor with a boost clock of 5.80 GHz. Its high single-thread performance, indicated by a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 7303, is crucial for Fivem. The game's engine relies heavily on a single main thread for game logic and physics, so a high boost clock is essential for maintaining high frame rates, especially when the GPU is not the limiting factor.

The CPU's performance in multi-threaded scenarios is also relevant, as Fivem servers can have many players and scripts running concurrently. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 51731 shows that the CPU has substantial processing power to handle background tasks and server communication. The L3 cache of 36 MB helps reduce latency when accessing frequently used data, which can improve performance in complex scenarios.

The data suggests that the CPU is not a bottleneck at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the average FPS of 333 is likely near the maximum that the game's engine can produce, regardless of the hardware. As the resolution increases and the GPU becomes more heavily loaded, the CPU's role becomes less critical. However, its strong single-thread performance ensures that frame rates do not collapse in scenes with many NPCs or complex scripts. The CPU's percentile rank of 96 among all tested CPUs confirms that it is one of the fastest processors available, and its 0.2% performance lead over the Core Ultra 9 285K in average benchmark scores shows it is at the very top of the consumer desktop market.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS data shows a clear scaling pattern as resolution increases. When moving from 1080p to 1440p, the average FPS drops by about 34-35% across all presets. For example, the Low preset drops from 333 to 219 FPS, and the High preset drops from 210 to 138 FPS. This is a significant drop, but the resulting frame rates are still very high.

The drop from 1440p to 4K is even more pronounced. The Low preset drops from 219 to 122 FPS, a reduction of 44%. The Medium preset drops from 173 to 96 FPS, a 45% reduction. The High preset drops from 138 to 77 FPS, a 44% reduction. This consistent percentage drop indicates a strong correlation between resolution and frame rate, which is a classic sign of a GPU-bound workload. The GPU is rendering more pixels, and its performance scales accordingly.

The scaling suggests that at 1080p, the system has some headroom, but it is not fully GPU-bound. The 333 FPS at Low is likely close to a CPU or engine limit. As the resolution increases, the GPU becomes the definitive limiting component. The fact that the percentage drop is so consistent across presets reinforces that the GPU's pixel throughput is the primary constraint at higher resolutions. Users with 1080p displays will get an incredibly smooth experience, while those with 4K displays will need to make a choice between high frame rates on lower settings or lower frame rates on higher settings.