Fivem

The data for Fivem with the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile reveals a configuration that scales predictably across resolutions, with the GPU emerging as the primary bottleneck at higher settings and pixel counts. The measured frame rates show a steep performance curve when moving from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160, indicating a classic GPU-bound scenario at 4K, while the CPU’s high core count and boost clock keep lower resolutions fluid.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate progression across the three tested resolutions tells a clear story about system balance. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo produces 189 FPS, which drops to 124 FPS at 2560x1440 and further to 69 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 34% reduction from 1080p to 1440p, and a 63% reduction from 1080p to 4K. The scaling suggests that at 1080p, the system has headroom, but the RTX 4070 Mobile’s 8 GB VRAM and 256.0 GB/s bandwidth begin to saturate as pixel count increases.

Looking at Ultra settings, the pattern intensifies: 92 FPS at 1080p, 61 FPS at 1440p, and 34 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 34% again, but the 4K figure is a 63% decline from 1080p, mirroring the Low settings trend. This consistency across presets indicates that the limiting component scales uniformly with resolution, pointing directly at the GPU rather than the CPU. The CPU’s 5.10 GHz boost clock and 16 threads are clearly capable of feeding the GPU at 1080p, but the 44 FPS average at 4K High suggests the graphics card is the wall.

The Medium settings rows provide the only min/max data in the pack, offering insight into frame time consistency. At 3840x2160 Medium, the average is 54 FPS with a min of 46 and max of 63, a variance of 17 FPS. At 2560x1440 Medium, the average is 98 FPS with a min of 83 and max of 113, a 30 FPS spread. At 1920x1080 Medium, the average is 149 FPS with a min of 127 and max of 171, a 44 FPS range. The widening delta at lower resolutions suggests that CPU-side frame preparation becomes more variable when the GPU is less stressed, though the overall averages remain playable.

The 4K Low result of 69 FPS is notable because it exceeds the 4K High result by 25 FPS, showing that reducing settings can unlock playable frame rates even at the highest resolution. However, the 4K Ultra figure of 34 FPS falls below the 60 FPS threshold, indicating that this combo is not suited for maximum fidelity at 3840x2160. The data implies that Fivem’s multiplayer environments, which often feature dense player-populated areas, are heavily influenced by GPU memory and shading throughput at high resolutions.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo if targeting 60 FPS?

A: At 2560x1440, the High preset delivers 78 FPS, and Medium delivers 98 FPS, both comfortably above 60 FPS. At 3840x2160, only the Low preset achieves 69 FPS, while Medium falls to 54 FPS, so 1440p is the realistic ceiling for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival in raw compute?

A: The Intel Core Ultra X9 388H has an average benchmark score of 44466, which is 0.2% below the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D (44573) and 0.3% above the Intel Core i9-13950HX (44342). Its multithread score from PassMark is 36811, and its Cinebench R23 multicore result is 18911.

Q: Is the GPU more comparable to a desktop card or a mobile part?

A: The RTX 4070 Mobile’s average benchmark score of 27435 is nearly identical to the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT (27425, 0% delta) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 (27565, -0.5% delta). This indicates desktop-class performance potential, despite the 115 W TDP and IGP slot width.

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

A: The measured average is 92 FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings. This is 30 FPS lower than the High preset (119 FPS) and 97 FPS lower than the Low preset (189 FPS), showing a significant cost for maximum quality.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU at any resolution?

A: The data shows no evidence of a CPU bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 189 FPS, and the CPU’s PassMark single-thread score of 4280 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2200.5 are strong. The frame rate drops are proportional to resolution increases, which is a GPU-limited signature.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 1993 out of 3707 tested combinations in Fivem, placing it in the 46th percentile. This mid-pack ranking reflects the GPU’s 73rd percentile standing among all GPUs, offset by the CPU’s 88th percentile, resulting in a balanced but not top-tier pairing.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 1993 out of 3707 configurations places this system in the lower-middle tier of all tested Fivem setups. This is a surprising position given the individual components’ strong percentiles: the CPU sits at the 88th percentile among all CPUs, and the GPU at the 73rd percentile among all GPUs. The discrepancy suggests that Fivem’s performance characteristics are not fully captured by generalized benchmark scores, or that the mobile GPU’s thermal and power constraints limit sustained performance more than synthetic tests indicate.

When compared to the GPU’s nearest rivals, the RTX 4070 Mobile’s performance is nearly identical to the RX 6700 XT and RTX 3090 in average benchmark scores. Yet, the measured FPS at 4K Ultra (34 FPS) suggests that in actual gameplay, the 8 GB VRAM may be a limiting factor, as Fivem’s large open-world and multiplayer scenarios can exceed this capacity. The CPU’s nearest rival, the Ryzen 5 7500X3D, has a 0.2% higher average score, but the Intel part’s higher boost clock (5.10 GHz) may offer better single-thread responsiveness in Fivem’s server-side logic.

The rank of 1993 implies that many cheaper or older combos outperform this pairing in Fivem specifically. This is likely because Fivem is a modded multiplayer framework built on GTA V, which has historically favored high clock speeds and strong single-core performance over multi-core scaling. The CPU’s 16 threads and 18 MB of shared L3 cache are substantial, but the game may not utilize all of them effectively, leaving the GPU as the primary determinant of frame rates.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the settings ladder shows a clear progression: Low yields 69 FPS, Medium yields 54 FPS (min 46, max 63), High yields 44 FPS, and Ultra yields 34 FPS. The 35 FPS gap between Low and Ultra is substantial, but even the best-case Low setting barely exceeds 60 FPS. This resolution is only viable for players who prioritize frame rate over visual fidelity, as the Medium preset’s min of 46 FPS could cause noticeable stutter in busy multiplayer lobbies.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates become more comfortable: Low produces 124 FPS, Medium produces 98 FPS (min 83, max 113), High produces 78 FPS, and Ultra produces 61 FPS. The Ultra setting’s 61 FPS is right at the 60 FPS threshold, making it a marginal choice for competitive play. The High preset’s 78 FPS offers a better balance, with a 17 FPS improvement over Ultra while maintaining high visual quality.

At 1920x1080, the combo shows its full potential: Low hits 189 FPS, Medium hits 149 FPS (min 127, max 171), High hits 119 FPS, and Ultra hits 92 FPS. The 1080p Low result of 189 FPS demonstrates that the CPU and GPU can drive high refresh rates when the graphics load is light. The Medium preset’s max of 171 FPS and min of 127 FPS show a 44 FPS variance, which could be perceptible on a 144 Hz display, but the average of 149 FPS is smooth.

The data reveals that the RTX 4070 Mobile’s performance scales almost linearly with resolution, which is typical of a GPU-bound scenario. The 1080p to 1440p drop averages about 35% across settings, and the 1440p to 4K drop averages about 45%. This nonlinear scaling at 4K suggests that the 256.0 GB/s memory bandwidth becomes a constraint, as higher resolutions require more data to be fetched for each frame.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra X9 388H is a 16-core, 16-thread processor from the Panther Lake architecture, built on Intel’s 3 nm process. Its base clock of 2.10 GHz and boost clock of 5.10 GHz provide a wide frequency range, and the 18 MB shared L3 cache offers substantial capacity for game data. The CPU’s PassMark multithread score of 36811 and Cinebench R23 multicore score of 18911 indicate strong multi-threaded performance, while the single-thread PassMark score of 4280 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2200.5 show competent single-thread capability.

In Fivem, the CPU’s role is to handle game logic, physics, and network synchronization for multiplayer sessions. The 16 threads are more than sufficient for this workload, and the 5.10 GHz boost clock ensures that the single-threaded portions of the game engine run at high speed. The CPU’s percentile of 88 places it in the top 12% of all processors, and its nearest rival, the Ryzen 5 7500X3D, has a nearly identical average score of 44573, differing by only 0.2%.

The CPU’s LPDDR5X memory support with dual-channel configuration provides 153.6 GB/s of bandwidth, which is adequate for feeding the GPU’s data requests. However, the 4K results show that even with a strong CPU, the system cannot overcome the GPU’s limitations. At 1080p Low, the 189 FPS result suggests the CPU is not a bottleneck, as it can generate frames faster than the GPU can render them. The 16 threads also help with background tasks like Discord or streaming software, which are common in multiplayer gaming.

The benchmark data indicates that the CPU is overqualified for Fivem at lower resolutions, but its high core count may not translate to higher FPS in this specific game. The nearest rivals with similar average scores, such as the Intel Core i9-13950HX (44342) and AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 (44309), likely exhibit similar gaming performance, suggesting that Fivem does not heavily reward multi-core scaling beyond a certain point.

Settings Recommendations

For players using a 1920x1080 display, the High preset at 119 FPS is the recommended choice, as it offers a strong balance between visual quality and frame rate. The Ultra preset’s 92 FPS is also playable, but the 27 FPS difference may not justify the marginal visual improvements, especially in fast-paced multiplayer scenarios where higher frame rates provide a competitive advantage. The Medium preset’s 149 FPS is ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors, but the 127 FPS minimum could dip below the refresh rate during intense scenes.

At 2560x1440, the High preset’s 78 FPS is the best experience, as it stays above 60 FPS while maintaining detailed graphics. The Medium preset’s 98 FPS offers a smoother experience at the cost of some visual fidelity, and the Ultra preset’s 61 FPS is borderline. For players who prioritize frame rate, the Low preset’s 124 FPS is an option, but the visual downgrade may impact immersion in Fivem’s detailed world.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset’s 69 FPS is the only settings level that achieves a playable frame rate, and even then, it requires significant visual compromises. The Medium preset’s 54 FPS is below the 60 FPS threshold and may be noticeable in competitive play. The data suggests that 4K is not a recommended resolution for this combo, as the GPU’s 8 GB VRAM and 256.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for high-quality textures at this pixel count.

The best overall experience is at 2560x1440 with High settings, which provides 78 FPS with a balance of visual quality and responsiveness. The 1440p Medium preset at 98 FPS is a strong alternative for players who prefer higher frame rates. At 1080p, the High preset is the sweet spot, as it provides 119 FPS without the frame time variance seen in the Medium preset’s min/max data.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile is an Ada Lovelace architecture GPU with 4608 shading units, 144 TMUs, and 48 ROPs. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus provides 256.0 GB/s of bandwidth, and the 36 RT cores and 144 tensor cores offer ray tracing and AI capabilities. The GPU’s base clock of 1395 MHz and boost clock of 1695 MHz are modest for a mobile part, but the 15.62 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is substantial.

In Fivem, the GPU is the primary driver of frame rates at higher resolutions, as evidenced by the steep FPS drops from 1080p to 4K. The 4K Ultra result of 34 FPS is a clear indicator that the GPU is overextended at this resolution. The 8 GB VRAM is likely the main constraint, as Fivem’s detailed textures and large draw distances can exceed this capacity at 4K, causing the GPU to swap data to slower system memory.

The GPU’s average benchmark score of 27435 places it at the 73rd percentile, and its nearest rival, the RX 6700 XT, has an identical score of 27425 with a 0% delta. The RTX 3090, with a score of 27565, is only 0.5% higher, indicating that the mobile 4070 performs on par with desktop parts from previous generations. However, the 115 W TDP and IGP slot width suggest that this performance comes with thermal constraints that may not be present in desktop equivalents.

The pixel rate of 81.36 GPixel/s and texture rate of 244.1 GTexel/s are sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but the 4K results show that fill rate becomes a limiting factor. The 48 ROPs are relatively low for a GPU at this performance level, which could explain the 44 FPS result at 4K High. The 16 Gbps effective memory speed is also a constraint, as the 256.0 GB/s bandwidth is half of what many desktop 4K-capable GPUs offer.

The GPU’s performance in Fivem suggests that it excels at 1080p and 1440p, where its compute capabilities shine, but struggles at 4K due to memory and bandwidth limitations. The 73rd percentile ranking among all GPUs confirms that it is a solid mid-high-end mobile part, but the combo rank of 1993 out of 3707 indicates that other configurations may offer better Fivem-specific performance, possibly due to higher VRAM capacities or faster memory interfaces.