The Performance-Security Balance Challenge
FiveM server administrators often face a difficult choice: implement comprehensive security measures that may impact performance, or prioritize smooth gameplay at the expense of security. However, with the right approach and tools like VenusAC AntiCheat, you can achieve both excellent performance and robust security protection.
FiveM Performance Fundamentals
Server-Side Metrics
Resource Monitor (ms)
Measures script execution time. Target: <16ms total for 60 FPS
Memory Usage
RAM consumption by server and resources. Monitor for memory leaks
Network Bandwidth
Data transfer rates between server and clients
Client-Side Metrics
Frame Rate (FPS)
Player's rendering performance. Target: 60+ FPS consistently
Ping/Latency
Network delay between client and server. Target: <100ms
Sync Quality
How well player actions synchronize across clients
VenusAC AntiCheat: Performance-First Design
VenusAC AntiCheat is specifically engineered for optimal performance, using only 0.03ms of your server's resource monitor while providing comprehensive security protection. This makes it the ideal choice for performance-conscious server owners.
Core Optimization Strategies
Script Optimization Techniques
✅ Best Practices
- • Use efficient loops and avoid nested iterations
- • Implement proper event handling
- • Cache frequently accessed data
- • Use coroutines for heavy operations
- • Minimize database queries
❌ Performance Killers
- • Infinite loops without delays
- • Excessive CreateThread usage
- • Unoptimized distance calculations
- • Memory leaks in event handlers
- • Synchronous database operations
Code Example: Optimized Distance Checking
-- INEFFICIENT: Calculating distance every frame
CreateThread(function()
while true do
local playerCoords = GetEntityCoords(PlayerPedId())
for _, npc in pairs(npcs) do
local distance = GetDistanceBetweenCoords(playerCoords, npc.coords, true)
if distance < 10.0 then
-- Do something
end
end
Wait(0) -- This runs every frame!
end
end)
-- OPTIMIZED: Reduced frequency and squared distance
CreateThread(function()
while true do
local playerCoords = GetEntityCoords(PlayerPedId())
for _, npc in pairs(npcs) do
-- Use squared distance (faster calculation)
local distanceSquared = #(playerCoords - npc.coords)
if distanceSquared < 100.0 then -- 10.0 squared
-- Do something
end
end
Wait(500) -- Check every 500ms instead of every frame
end
end)Optimized server.cfg Settings
# Performance-optimized server.cfg endpoint_add_tcp "0.0.0.0:30120" endpoint_add_udp "0.0.0.0:30120" # OneSync for better performance and security set onesync on # Optimize player limits based on your hardware set sv_maxClients 48 # Network optimization set sv_maxPacketSize 16384 set sv_connectionTimeout 60000 # Resource optimization set sv_scriptHookAllowed 0 set sv_debugqueue false # Performance monitoring set sv_fxdkMode false set sv_licenseKeyToken "your_token_here" # Security without performance impact ensure venusac_anticheat ensure venus_heartbeat
Hardware Recommendations
Minimum Specs (32 players)
- • CPU: 4 cores @ 3.0GHz
- • RAM: 8GB DDR4
- • Storage: SSD recommended
- • Network: 100Mbps upload
Recommended (64+ players)
- • CPU: 8+ cores @ 3.5GHz+
- • RAM: 16GB+ DDR4
- • Storage: NVMe SSD
- • Network: 1Gbps upload
Balancing Security and Performance
Performance-Conscious Security Measures
Efficient Anti-Cheat
VenusAC AntiCheat's optimized detection algorithms
- • 0.03ms resource usage
- • Asynchronous processing
- • Smart detection intervals
- • Minimal network overhead
Optimized Logging
Efficient security event logging
- • Batched log writes
- • Compressed log storage
- • Selective event filtering
- • Asynchronous processing
Smart Monitoring
Intelligent resource monitoring
- • Adaptive scan frequencies
- • Load-based adjustments
- • Priority-based processing
- • Efficient data structures
Network Security
Lightweight network protection
- • Hardware firewall rules
- • Connection rate limiting
- • Efficient packet filtering
- • Minimal inspection overhead
Ultra-Low Impact
- • Optimized detection algorithms
- • Minimal CPU overhead
- • Efficient memory usage
- • No frame rate impact
Smart Processing
- • Configurable scan intervals
- • Load-adaptive processing
- • Background operations
- • Priority-based queuing
Network Efficiency
- • Compressed data transmission
- • Minimal bandwidth usage
- • Efficient protocols
- • Batched communications
Performance Monitoring and Optimization
Built-in FiveM Tools
# In-game console commands for performance monitoring resmon # Resource monitor - shows script performance netgraph # Network performance graph strdbg # String debug information profiler # Detailed performance profiler # Server console commands status # Server status and player count resources # List all loaded resources restart [resource] # Restart specific resource
Performance Benchmarking
Baseline Metrics
- • Empty server: <2ms total
- • Basic framework: <5ms
- • Full server: <16ms
- • With VenusAC AC: +0.03ms
Optimization Targets
- • 60+ FPS for all players
- • <100ms average ping
- • <80% CPU usage
- • <70% RAM usage
Performance Troubleshooting Guide
Diagnostic Steps:
- Use
resmonto identify problematic resources - Check for infinite loops or missing Wait() statements
- Review database query efficiency
- Analyze event handler performance
- Consider resource load order optimization
Common Solutions:
- • Optimize OneSync entity limits
- • Reduce unnecessary network events
- • Implement client-side prediction
- • Check server bandwidth capacity
- • Review firewall and routing configuration
Prevention Strategies:
- • Properly clean up event handlers
- • Use weak references where appropriate
- • Implement garbage collection triggers
- • Monitor memory usage trends
- • Regular server restarts if needed
Performance Best Practices Summary
Conclusion
Achieving optimal performance while maintaining strong security is entirely possible with the right approach and tools. VenusAC AntiCheat exemplifies this balance, providing comprehensive protection with minimal performance impact, allowing you to focus on creating the best possible experience for your players.
Optimize Your Server Today
Start with VenusAC AntiCheat's performance-optimized security solution and implement the optimization techniques covered in this guide to achieve the perfect balance of security and performance.