7 Ways to Optimize Your FiveM Server's Performance
· 8 min read
A smooth server keeps players online. Most performance problems trace back to a few culprits — here's where to look first.
1. Use optimized models
Poorly made vehicles with bloated textures and no LODs are the most common cause of FPS drops. Quality, optimized resources matter more than quantity.
2. Audit your resource list
Disable anything you aren't actively using. Every running resource costs.
3. Watch your stream folder size
Huge stream assets increase load times and memory pressure. Compress where you can.
4. Keep artifacts current
Newer server builds bring real performance and stability improvements.
5. Profile with resmon
Use the built-in resource monitor to find the scripts eating your frame time.
6. Limit spawned entities
Too many persistent vehicles or props will tank a busy session — clean them up.
7. Right-size your host
CPU single-thread performance is king for FiveM. Don't under-spec it.
Our vehicles ship with LODs and tuned collisions out of the box — browse the full catalog to keep your server fast.