Fivem

Fivem is a uniquely demanding multiplayer title, and the measured results for the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 reveal a system that scales predictably with resolution while maintaining a firm grip on frame rates. The data indicates a configuration that is clearly capable of high-refresh-rate play at 1080p and smooth 60+ FPS experiences at 1440p, but which begins to show its limits when pushed to 4K Ultra settings.

Resolution Scaling

The performance trajectory across the three tested resolutions shows a classic graphics-card-bound curve. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo produces an average of 189 FPS, which drops to 124 FPS at 1440p and further to 69 FPS at 4K. This represents a 34% performance reduction from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 44% reduction from 1440p to 4K. The scaling is steep, indicating that the rendering load is increasing proportionally with pixel count.

Looking at High settings, the pattern holds with a less dramatic but still significant drop: 119 FPS at 1080p, 78 FPS at 1440p, and 44 FPS at 4K. The jump from 1440p to 4K at High settings costs 34 FPS, which is a substantial hit. This behavior suggests that while the CPU has ample headroom at lower resolutions, the RTX 4070 becomes the limiting factor as resolution climbs. The Ultra preset amplifies this effect, with scores falling from 92 FPS at 1080p to 61 FPS at 1440p and finally to 34 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result, sitting just above the 30 FPS baseline, confirms that this combination is not suited for maximum-fidelity 4K gaming in Fivem.

The data also shows that the delta between Low and Ultra settings widens as resolution decreases. At 4K, the gap between Low and Ultra is 35 FPS, while at 1080p that gap expands to 97 FPS. This divergence is a clear indicator that the GPU is the primary constraint at 4K, whereas at 1080p the settings dictate the frame rate more directly. For players targeting 4K, the choice of preset is critical, as the difference between 34 and 69 FPS can define playability.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process from TSMC. It features 5888 shading units, 184 texture mapping units, and 64 ROPs, paired with 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus. The memory operates at 1313 MHz with a 21 Gbps effective rate, delivering a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. The GPU's base clock is 1920 MHz with a boost clock of 2475 MHz, and it carries 46 RT cores and 184 tensor cores.

In Fivem, the 12 GB frame buffer appears sufficient for the tested settings, as the benchmark results do not show signs of memory capacity stalling performance. The GPU's raw compute capability, rated at 29.15 TFLOPS for FP32, is what drives the frame rates seen in the data. At 1080p Medium, the card produces 149 FPS, and at 1440p High it manages 78 FPS. These numbers place the RTX 4070 in a solid position for the game's demands.

However, the 4K results expose the card's limitations. At 4K Ultra, the average of 34 FPS is below the 60 FPS threshold that most players consider smooth. The card's 504.2 GB/s bandwidth and 158.4 GPixel/s pixel rate are being taxed heavily at this resolution. The data suggests that the RTX 4070 is a capable 1440p card for Fivem, but 4K requires significant compromises in settings. The 4K Medium result of 54 FPS is closer to playable, but it still falls short of a locked 60 FPS experience.

The GPU's overall benchmark percentile of 81 places it in the upper tier of all graphics cards, and its average benchmark score of 37648 is closely matched by its nearest rivals. The NVIDIA Tesla P4 scores 37628 (0.1% delta), the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 scores 37507 (0.4% delta), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile scores 38135 (-1.3% delta). These close margins indicate that the RTX 4070's performance in general compute tasks is consistent with its peers, though Fivem's specific engine behavior may differ from these synthetic tests.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra X9 388H is a 16-core, 16-thread processor from the Core Ultra Series 3, built on Intel's 3 nm Panther Lake architecture. It has a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, with a TDP of 25 W. The cache hierarchy includes 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support is LPDDR5X via a dual-channel interface, providing a bandwidth of 153.6 GB/s.

In Fivem, the CPU's role is primarily to feed the GPU with draw calls and physics calculations, which is a common bottleneck in multiplayer scenarios. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the system achieves 189 FPS, which is a strong indicator that the CPU is not holding back performance at this level. The 16 cores and 16 threads provide ample parallelism for the game's background tasks, and the 5.10 GHz boost clock ensures strong single-thread performance where the game's main thread is often active.

The CPU's benchmark scores support this interpretation. In Cinebench R23, it scores 18911 in multi-core and 2200.5 in single-core. The Passmark single-thread score is 4280, which is competitive for modern titles. The CPU's percentile vs all CPUs is 88, placing it well above the median. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D with an average score of 44573 (-0.2% delta), the Intel Core i9-13950HX at 44342 (0.3% delta), and the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 at 44309 (0.4% delta). These margins are minuscule, indicating that the Ultra X9 388H is on par with other high-end processors for general computing.

However, the CPU's impact on Fivem's frame rates becomes clearer when examining the scaling from 1080p to 1440p. At High settings, the drop from 119 to 78 FPS is a 34% reduction, which is more than the pixel count difference would suggest. This could indicate that the CPU is beginning to struggle with the increased workload at higher resolutions, though it is more likely that the GPU is simply running out of pixel throughput. The fact that the CPU maintains 189 FPS at 1080p Low suggests it is not the bottleneck in this configuration, at least not at the lower resolution presets.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance on which settings preset delivers the best experience for this combo. At 1080p, the Medium preset offers an excellent balance with 149 FPS average and a minimum of 127 FPS. This is well above the 144 Hz refresh rate that many esports monitors support, and the minimum frame rate ensures smooth gameplay without stutters. The High preset at 1080p still delivers 119 FPS, which is acceptable, but the Medium preset's higher minimums make it the safer choice for consistent performance.

At 1440p, the High preset is the recommended starting point, producing 78 FPS average. This is above the 60 FPS target for most players, though it leaves little headroom for demanding scenes. The Medium preset at 1440p offers 98 FPS with a minimum of 83 FPS, which is a more comfortable margin for competitive play. For players who prioritize frame rate over visual fidelity, the Low preset at 1440p yields 124 FPS, which is excellent for high-refresh-rate monitors.

At 4K, the options are more constrained. The Low preset delivers 69 FPS, which is playable but requires significant visual compromises. The Medium preset drops to 54 FPS, which is borderline for smooth play, and the High preset falls to 44 FPS, which is noticeably less fluid. The Ultra preset at 4K, with 34 FPS, is not recommended for anything other than screenshots. For 4K play, the Low preset is the only setting that consistently stays above 60 FPS, though the Medium preset may be acceptable for players who tolerate lower frame rates.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations, this pairing of the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 holds a combo rank of 1579 out of 3005 total combos for Fivem. This places it in the 52nd percentile of all tested configurations, meaning it outperforms slightly more than half of the systems in the database. This is a middle-of-the-pack result, which reflects the fact that Fivem's performance is highly dependent on server-side factors and the specific build of the game in use.

The rank suggests that while this combo is competent, there are many other pairings that achieve higher frame rates in this title. The CPU's 88th percentile against all CPUs and the GPU's 81st percentile against all GPUs are both strong individual scores, but their combined performance in Fivem lands them in the middle tier. This is likely due to the game's engine being sensitive to memory bandwidth or cache behavior, areas where the 18 MB L3 cache and 153.6 GB/s memory bandwidth may not be sufficient for the most demanding multiplayer scenarios.

The rank also indicates that the system is not at the top end for Fivem, where specialized configurations with higher-end GPUs or CPUs with larger caches would likely score better. However, the measured FPS data shows that the combo still delivers playable frame rates at most settings, even if it does not top the charts. The 4K Ultra result of 34 FPS is below the average for the database, but the 1080p and 1440p results are competitive with many other systems.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete set of measured frame rates for this combo in Fivem is as follows:

At 3840x2160 (4K), the Ultra preset averages 34 FPS. The High preset averages 44 FPS, the Medium preset averages 54 FPS with a minimum of 46 and a maximum of 63, and the Low preset averages 69 FPS. No minimum or maximum values are provided for the Ultra, High, or Low presets at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 61 FPS. The High preset averages 78 FPS, the Medium preset averages 98 FPS with a minimum of 83 and a maximum of 113, and the Low preset averages 124 FPS. Again, only the Medium preset includes min and max values.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 92 FPS. The High preset averages 119 FPS, the Medium preset averages 149 FPS with a minimum of 127 and a maximum of 171, and the Low preset averages 189 FPS. The Medium preset is the only one at this resolution with full min/max data.

The Medium presets across all resolutions consistently show the widest range between minimum and maximum frame rates, indicating that this setting level is subject to the most significant frame time variance. The gap at 1080p Medium is 44 FPS between min and max, at 1440p it is 30 FPS, and at 4K it is 17 FPS. This suggests that the Medium preset is where the game's dynamic load balancing is most active, potentially due to varying scene complexity in multiplayer environments. The Ultra and High presets, by contrast, appear to be more consistently capped by the GPU's throughput, resulting in less variance.