Fivem

# How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core Ultra 9 290K Plus paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER achieves a combo rank of 186 out of 3005 tested combinations in Fivem. This places the configuration in the top 6.2% of all tested combos, indicating a high-performing pairing for this multiplayer title. The rank reflects the combined capability of the CPU and GPU working together under Fivem's specific workload characteristics, which tend to stress both single-thread responsiveness and GPU throughput.

The CPU sits at the 96th percentile among all processors, with an average benchmark score of 84003. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K, scores 83807, representing a mere 0.2% delta — essentially a statistical tie. The AMD EPYC 4584PX trails by 1.1% at 83090, while the AMD EPYC 9135 is 1.2% behind at 82980. Interestingly, the AMD EPYC 7F72 leads the group with 85072, putting the Ultra 9 290K Plus 1.3% behind that particular server-oriented chip. For a desktop processor in a gaming context, these margins are negligible in real-world FPS terms.

The GPU holds the 86th percentile among all graphics cards, with an average benchmark score of 54209. Its closest competitor, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, scores 54247 — a delta of -0.1%, meaning the SUPER variant is essentially identical in aggregate performance. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X is 1.1% ahead at 54828, and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB leads by 2.7% at 55698. These small deltas suggest the RTX 4080 SUPER is well-positioned within its performance tier, though not a standout leader in raw benchmark averages.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER brings 16 GB of GDDR6X memory across a 256-bit bus, delivering 736.3 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory operates at 1438 MHz with 23 Gbps effective speed. The GPU's base clock is 2295 MHz with a boost clock of 2550 MHz, and it draws from a 320 W TDP. The chip, codenamed AD103 on the Ada Lovelace architecture, packs 10240 shading units, 320 texture mapping units, and 112 raster output pipelines, alongside 80 ray tracing cores and 320 tensor cores.

In Fivem's measured results, the GPU's memory capacity and bandwidth prove sufficient across all tested resolutions. At 4K Ultra, the combo delivers 59 FPS average, which is the most demanding scenario in the dataset. The 16 GB frame buffer prevents any memory-related bottlenecks even at 3840x2160, as evidenced by the fact that performance scales consistently with settings rather than hitting a memory ceiling. The 736.3 GB/s bandwidth supports the high frame rates seen at lower resolutions, where the GPU must push frames rapidly to keep pace with the CPU.

The GPU's compute capabilities — 52.22 TFLOPS FP32 and FP16 (1:1) — are substantial, but Fivem's multiplayer nature means the workload is not purely GPU-bound. The 80 RT cores and 320 tensor cores are present but not heavily utilized in this title, which favors traditional rasterization. The pixel rate of 285.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 816.0 GTexel/s provide the raw throughput needed for the high FPS numbers observed at 1080p and 1440p.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance on optimal settings per resolution. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers 331 FPS average, while Medium achieves 261 FPS, High reaches 209 FPS, and Ultra still manages a strong 162 FPS. For competitive multiplayer play at 1080p, the Medium preset offers an excellent balance — 261 FPS average with a minimum of 222 FPS and maximum of 301 FPS, ensuring smooth frame delivery even during intense scenes. The High preset at 209 FPS remains viable for those prioritizing visual fidelity without sacrificing responsiveness.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset yields 218 FPS, Medium produces 172 FPS (minimum 146, maximum 198), High achieves 138 FPS, and Ultra drops to 107 FPS. The Medium setting again emerges as the sweet spot, providing 172 FPS average with a minimum above 144 FPS, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors. The High preset at 138 FPS is still playable but may dip below 144 FPS thresholds in demanding moments.

At 3840x2160, the results shift significantly. Low produces 121 FPS, Medium delivers 95 FPS (minimum 81, maximum 110), High reaches 76 FPS, and Ultra falls to 59 FPS. For 4K gaming, the Medium preset offers the best experience — 95 FPS average with a minimum of 81 FPS maintains smooth gameplay, whereas High at 76 FPS and Ultra at 59 FPS risk noticeable frame pacing issues. The Low preset at 121 FPS is viable for players prioritizing frame rate over visuals, but Medium provides the optimal compromise.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete measured FPS dataset reveals consistent scaling patterns across all three resolutions. At 1080p, the progression from Low to Ultra shows 331, 261, 209, and 162 FPS respectively. The delta between Low and Ultra is 169 FPS, representing a 51% reduction from the lowest settings to the highest. The Medium preset, with its 222 FPS minimum, demonstrates that even worst-case frames remain well above typical display refresh rates.

Moving to 1440p, the values shift to 218 FPS (Low), 172 FPS (Medium), 138 FPS (High), and 107 FPS (Ultra). The gap between Low and Ultra narrows to 111 FPS, a 51% drop — the same proportional reduction as 1080p, suggesting consistent GPU scaling. The Medium preset's minimum of 146 FPS is noteworthy, as it stays above the 144 FPS threshold popular among competitive players.

At 4K, the numbers compress further: 121 FPS (Low), 95 FPS (Medium), 76 FPS (High), and 59 FPS (Ultra). The absolute difference between Low and Ultra shrinks to 62 FPS, though the percentage drop remains around 51%. The Medium preset's range of 81 to 110 FPS indicates that even peak frames stay below 120 FPS, making high-refresh 4K monitors less compelling with this configuration.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K reveals important information about the limiting component. At Low settings, the transition from 1920x1080 (331 FPS) to 2560x1440 (218 FPS) represents a 34% reduction, and further to 3840x2160 (121 FPS) a 63% drop from 1080p. This steep decline indicates the GPU becomes increasingly stressed as pixel count rises, with the 4K resolution demanding roughly four times the pixel throughput of 1080p.

However, the scaling pattern is not purely linear. At Medium settings, the drop from 1080p (261 FPS) to 1440p (172 FPS) is 34%, and to 4K (95 FPS) is 64%. The High preset shows 209 FPS at 1080p, 138 FPS at 1440p (34% drop), and 76 FPS at 4K (64% drop). Ultra follows the same pattern: 162 FPS to 107 FPS (34% drop) to 59 FPS (64% drop). This consistent percentage scaling across all settings suggests the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, with the CPU capable of feeding frames at rates well above what 4K demands.

The fact that 1080p Low reaches 331 FPS while 4K Ultra achieves only 59 FPS highlights the GPU-bound nature of Fivem at higher resolutions. The CPU's 24 cores and 24 threads, with boost clocks up to 5.80 GHz, provide ample headroom at 4K, where the RTX 4080 SUPER's 52.22 TFLOPS are pushed to their limits. At 1080p, the CPU's single-thread performance — evidenced by Cinebench R23 single-core score of 7303 — becomes more relevant, though the GPU still manages to push beyond 300 FPS at Low settings.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 2560x1440 at Medium settings provides 172 FPS average with a 146 FPS minimum, making it the optimal balance of visual quality and frame rate. At 4K, Medium drops to 95 FPS, while 1080p Medium reaches 261 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 SUPER compare to its closest rival?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER scores 54209 in average benchmarks, essentially matching the RTX 4080 at 54247 (0.1% difference). The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X is 1.1% higher, and the Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB is 2.7% higher.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 4K?

A: Benchmark results indicate the GPU is the bottleneck at 3840x2160. The FPS drops by approximately 64% from 1080p to 4K across all settings, while the CPU's 5.80 GHz boost clock and 24 threads provide sufficient headroom.

Q: What frame rates can be expected at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: The measured data shows an average of 162 FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings. This is lower than the 209 FPS at High but still well above standard 60 Hz displays.

Q: How does the Ultra 9 290K Plus compare to its nearest rival?

A: The Ultra 9 290K Plus scores 84003, which is 0.2% higher than the Core Ultra 9 285K at 83807. It trails the AMD EPYC 7F72 by 1.3% (85072) but leads the AMD EPYC 4584PX by 1.1% and the AMD EPYC 9135 by 1.2%.

Q: Does the 16 GB VRAM limit performance at 4K?

A: No. The 16 GB GDDR6X memory with 736.3 GB/s bandwidth does not appear to constrain results at 3840x2160, as the FPS scaling between settings remains consistent without unexpected drops indicating memory pressure.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 9 290K Plus features 24 cores and 24 threads, a configuration that prioritizes multi-threaded throughput over simultaneous multithreading. The base clock of 3.70 GHz can boost up to 5.80 GHz, providing strong single-thread performance for Fivem's game logic and physics calculations. The 36 MB of shared L3 cache, along with 3 MB L2 per core and 192 KB L1 per core, ensures data locality for frequently accessed game assets.

The CPU's benchmark results demonstrate its capabilities: Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 51731 and single-core score of 7303, with PassMark multi-thread at 60860 and single-thread at 4823. The 96th percentile ranking among all CPUs reflects its position near the top of the desktop processor hierarchy. The 125 W TDP and 3 nm process node from TSMC contribute to efficiency, while the 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die enable substantial compute resources.

In Fivem, the CPU's role becomes evident when examining the scaling across resolutions. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 331 FPS, which requires the CPU to process game logic and submit draw calls at an extremely high rate. The 5.80 GHz boost clock and 24 threads handle this workload effectively. The PassMark physics score of 3315 and integer math score of 166194 indicate strong computational throughput for the simulation aspects of multiplayer gameplay.

The CPU's memory support for DDR5 with dual-channel configuration and 115.2 GB/s bandwidth ensures the GPU receives data without starvation. The PCIe Gen 5 interface with 20 lanes provides ample bandwidth for the RTX 4080 SUPER's PCIe 4.0 x16 connection. In the context of Fivem's nearest rivals, the CPU's 0.2% advantage over the Core Ultra 9 285K translates to negligible FPS differences, but the consistent performance across all settings confirms that the CPU does not bottleneck the GPU at any resolution in this title.