Fivem

This Fivem data for the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile combo shows a configuration that is heavily skewed by the CPU at higher resolutions. The dataset provides a clear picture of how the game scales across 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, and how the component mix dictates performance. The numbers indicate a system that can deliver high refresh rates at mainstream resolutions but requires specific settings to maintain playability at 4K.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS values show a classic pattern of diminishing returns as resolution increases, but with a notable twist in the scaling factors. At the High preset, the average frame rate drops from 151 FPS at 1920x1080 to 99 FPS at 2560x1440. That is a 34% reduction in performance for a 78% increase in pixel count, which suggests the CPU is not the primary limiting factor at 1440p. However, moving from 1440p to 3840x2160, the High preset falls from 99 FPS to 55 FPS, a 44% drop. This steep decline indicates that the GPU is now under significant load, and the rendering pipeline is becoming the bottleneck.

Looking at the Low preset, the scaling is more dramatic. The system produces 239 FPS at 1080p, which drops to 157 FPS at 1440p (a 34% reduction) and then to 87 FPS at 4K (a 45% reduction from 1440p). The fact that Low settings still yield only 87 FPS at 4K is telling. Since the CPU overhead is lower at Low settings, the GPU must work harder to fill those pixels, and the RTX 4080 Mobile's performance ceiling is exposed. The gap between 1080p and 4K at Low settings is 152 FPS, which is a substantial falloff.

The Medium preset offers the only complete data set with min and max FPS values. At 1080p, the average is 189 FPS with a minimum of 160 FPS, indicating a very smooth experience. At 1440p, the average drops to 124 FPS, with a minimum of 106 FPS. At 4K, the average is 69 FPS, with a minimum of 59 FPS and a maximum of 79 FPS. The 4K minimum of 59 FPS is just above the 60 FPS threshold, but the variance suggests occasional stutter. The scaling from 1440p to 4K on Medium is a 44% reduction, which mirrors the pattern seen on High and Low.

The Ultra preset shows the most significant performance hit. It delivers 117 FPS at 1080p, 77 FPS at 1440p, and only 43 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1440p to 4K is again around 44%. This consistency across all presets for the 1440p-to-4K transition is a strong signal that the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K, regardless of the graphical load. The 1080p-to-1440p drop is consistently around 34% across all presets, suggesting that the CPU can keep up with the increased pixel count until the GPU becomes saturated.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra X9 388H is a 16-core, 16-thread processor based on the Panther Lake architecture, built on a 3 nm process. Its base clock is 2.10 GHz, and it boosts up to 5.10 GHz. The chip has 18 MB of shared L3 cache and supports LPDDR5X memory on a dual-channel bus with a bandwidth of 153.6 GB/s. The benchmark data shows this is a high-performing mobile CPU, with an average benchmark score of 44466 and a percentile ranking of 88 among all CPUs.

In the context of Fivem, which is a multiplayer mod for a game engine that is known to be sensitive to single-thread performance, the CPU's boost clock of 5.10 GHz is likely a major factor in the high frame rates observed at 1080p. The data shows 239 FPS at Low settings and 151 FPS at High settings, which indicates that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with enough draw calls at that resolution. The 16 cores and 16 threads provide substantial multi-threaded capacity, which helps in a multiplayer environment where many entities and scripts can be active.

Comparing the CPU to its nearest rivals, it sits just 0.2% below the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D in average benchmark score, and 0.3% above the Intel Core i9-13950HX. The deltaPct values are small, meaning the X9 388H is effectively on par with these other top-tier chips in general compute. However, the game's performance at 1080p suggests that its high boost clock and architecture are well-suited for the type of work Fivem requires. The 239 FPS at Low settings is not a GPU-limited result; it is a direct reflection of the CPU's ability to process the game world quickly.

The fact that the CPU's cinebench_r23 multicore score is 18911 and single-core is 2200.5 reinforces its balanced nature. For a game like Fivem, the single-core performance is often more critical, and the 5.10 GHz boost clock provides a strong foundation. The benchmark data shows that the CPU is not the bottleneck at 1080p, as the frame rates are extremely high. At 1440p and 4K, the CPU's role diminishes, and the GPU takes over as the limiting factor.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile is based on the Ada Lovelace architecture, with a chip designated AD104 built on a 5 nm process. It has 7424 shading units, 232 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output pipelines. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1290 MHz and a boost clock of 1665 MHz. It is equipped with 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 432.0 GB/s. This is a substantial amount of VRAM for a mobile part, but the 192-bit bus width is narrower than some desktop counterparts.

The GPU's benchmark scores show it is a strong performer, with a percentile ranking of 81 among all GPUs. Its average benchmark score is 38135. However, the nearest rivals list is unusual, as it shows the RTX 4080 Mobile performing very close to the NVIDIA GeForce MX570 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Mobile. The deltaPct values are -0.4% and -0.6%, respectively, which are negligible differences. This suggests that the average benchmark score is not the full story, and the GPU's performance in specific games like Fivem can vary.

In this game, the GPU's role becomes apparent at 4K. The data shows that at 3840x2160, the average FPS ranges from 43 on Ultra to 87 on Low. This is a significant drop from the 1080p results, and the pattern across all presets indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at 4K. The 12 GB of VRAM is likely sufficient for Fivem, but the raw compute throughput and memory bandwidth are what limit performance at higher resolutions. The GPU's boost clock of 1665 MHz is relatively modest for a high-end part, which could be a contributing factor to the 4K performance.

The pixel rate of 133.2 GPixel/s and texture rate of 386.3 GTexel/s provide a theoretical baseline. At 4K, the GPU is required to fill approximately 8.3 million pixels per frame, and the data suggests it struggles to maintain high frame rates. The fact that Low settings at 4K only yield 87 FPS, while High settings at 1440p yield 99 FPS, highlights the significant cost of the resolution increase. The GPU's FP32 performance of 24.72 TFLOPS is high, but the memory bandwidth of 432.0 GB/s appears to be a limiting factor when moving to 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

The combined rank for this CPU and GPU pairing in Fivem is 1217 out of 3707 tested combos. This places it in the 67th percentile of all tested configurations. This is a solid result, but not an outstanding one for a high-end mobile setup. The rank indicates that there are many other combos that perform better, but also that the majority of systems tested are slower.

The ranking is likely influenced by the fact that the RTX 4080 Mobile is a mobile part with power and thermal constraints, and the CPU, while strong, is not the absolute fastest available. The data shows that the combo achieves very high frame rates at 1080p, but the 4K performance is less impressive. Given that the combo sits at rank 1217, it suggests that while the individual components are powerful, their combined performance in this specific game is not top-tier. The 1080p Low result of 239 FPS is excellent, but the 4K Ultra result of 43 FPS is below the threshold for smooth gameplay.

Relative to other combos, this pairing is clearly capable of high refresh rate gaming at 1080p and 1440p. The 1440p High result of 99 FPS is very good, and the 1440p Low result of 157 FPS is exceptional. The ranking of 1217 out of 3707 suggests that there are roughly 2500 combos that are slower, and about 1200 that are faster. This is a strong showing, but it is not in the top tier. The bottleneck at 4K is likely what prevents this combo from ranking higher, as many desktop parts or higher-end mobile GPUs might handle that resolution better.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to play Fivem with this combo for a high refresh rate experience?

A: The data shows that at 1920x1080 with High settings, the average FPS is 151, and at Low settings it reaches 239 FPS. The 2560x1440 resolution with High settings yields 99 FPS, which is still very smooth. For maximum frame rates, 1080p is the best choice.

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

A: Yes, but with caveats. The measured data shows that at 3840x2160, the average FPS is 55 on High and 69 on Medium. The Medium preset has a minimum FPS of 59, which is just below the 60 FPS target. The Ultra preset drops to 43 FPS, which is not ideal.

Q: How does the CPU's performance compare to its closest rivals?

A: The Intel Core Ultra X9 388H has an average benchmark score of 44466. It is 0.2% below the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D and 0.3% above the Intel Core i9-13950HX, indicating very similar general performance.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU the limiting factor at 1440p?

A: The scaling data indicates that the GPU is the primary limiter at 1440p. The frame rate drops from 151 FPS at 1080p to 99 FPS at 1440p on High settings, which is a 34% reduction. This is a significant drop, but the CPU is still capable of providing high frame rates.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The only preset with min and max FPS data is Medium. At 1920x1080, the minimum is 160 FPS. At 2560x1440, the minimum is 106 FPS. At 3840x2160, the minimum is 59 FPS.

Q: How does the combo rank overall among all tested systems in Fivem?

A: This specific CPU and GPU combination ranks 1217 out of 3707 tested combos for Fivem. This places it in the upper third of all systems tested.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides a clear guide for optimizing the experience. For players with a high refresh rate monitor at 1920x1080, the Low preset is the best choice, as it delivers 239 FPS. This ensures the frame rate stays well above the refresh rate of most monitors. The High preset at 1080p also offers 151 FPS, which is excellent, but Low provides a more significant headroom for demanding multiplayer scenarios.

For 2560x1440 resolution, the Low preset is again the best option, yielding 157 FPS. This is a very high frame rate that will satisfy competitive players. The High preset at 99 FPS is also viable for a smoother visual experience, but the data shows that Medium provides 124 FPS with a minimum of 106 FPS, which is a good balance between visuals and performance. For those who prioritize frame rate, Low is recommended. For a better visual experience without sacrificing too much performance, Medium is the sweet spot.

At 3840x2160, the choices are more limited. The Ultra preset delivers only 43 FPS, which is not playable for most users. The High preset at 55 FPS is borderline. The Medium preset provides 69 FPS with a minimum of 59 FPS, making it the only viable option for a smooth 60 FPS experience. The Low preset at 87 FPS is the best choice for 4K if visual fidelity is less important. Based on the data, the Medium preset is the recommended setting for 4K, as it offers the best compromise between visual quality and playability, with an average FPS of 69 and a minimum of 59.