Fivem

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D paired with the Intel Arc B390 presents a highly specific performance profile in Fivem. The recorded data shows a system where the integrated graphics solution is the decisive bottleneck, with the CPU’s substantial cache and core configuration providing ample headroom that the GPU cannot utilize. Benchmark results indicate that playable performance, defined as 60 FPS or higher, is exclusively achievable at 1920x1080 resolution, and only with specific graphics presets.

Best Settings per Resolution

The measured FPS data provides a clear hierarchy of settings for each resolution, with the playable threshold set at 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, no preset achieves playable performance. The most demanding setting, Ultra, averages 16 FPS. High averages 20 FPS, Medium averages 25 FPS, and even Low settings only reach an average of 32 FPS. The data indicates that 4K resolution is entirely outside the operational capability of this hardware configuration for Fivem.

At 2560x1440, the situation improves but remains below the playable threshold across all presets. Low settings deliver an average of 58 FPS, which is the closest any setting comes to the 60 FPS target. Medium averages 46 FPS, High averages 37 FPS, and Ultra averages 29 FPS. The 58 FPS average at Low is technically below the 60 FPS threshold, so no settings are deemed playable at this resolution.

At 1920x1080, the system finally finds its operational window. Low settings average 88 FPS, which is well above the threshold. Medium settings average 70 FPS, also clearing the 60 FPS bar. High settings average 56 FPS, falling just short, and Ultra averages 43 FPS. The best playable setting is Medium, with an average of 70 FPS, as it provides the highest visual quality while still maintaining an average above 60 FPS.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The database’s nearest rival comparisons for both components offer context for understanding the expected performance envelope.

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D has an average benchmark score of 37018. Its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F, scores 36945, a delta of 0.2%, meaning the 5500X3D is effectively identical in performance. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 scores 37093, a delta of -0.2%, again indicating a statistical tie. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 scores 36938, a 0.2% delta, and the Intel Core i9-12900T scores 37112, a -0.3% delta. All four rivals are within a 0.5% performance band, meaning any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical FPS results in Fivem when paired with the same GPU, as the game’s frame rate is not limited by the processor in this configuration.

The Intel Arc B390, with an average benchmark score of 1482, sits in a dramatically different performance class. Its nearest rivals are all legacy NVIDIA parts. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX scores 1463, a 1.3% delta. The NVIDIA GeForce 800M scores 1460, a 1.5% delta. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM scores 1446, a 2.5% delta, and the NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 scores 1443, a 2.7% delta. These deltas show that the Arc B390 is only slightly faster than these older discrete GPUs, which explains its overall 9th percentile ranking among all GPUs. For a builder considering alternatives, any of these rival GPUs would produce FPS figures within a few points of the Arc B390, though the Arc does hold a small but consistent lead.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded FPS data provides a complete picture of the system’s capabilities across three resolutions and four settings presets.

At 1920x1080, the system performs best. Low settings produce an average of 88 FPS with no recorded minimum or maximum values. Medium settings produce an average of 70 FPS, with a minimum of 59 FPS and a maximum of 80 FPS. This 59 FPS minimum is noteworthy: it means even in the best playable preset, the system can dip just below the 60 FPS threshold during demanding moments. High settings average 56 FPS, and Ultra settings average 43 FPS, with no min or max values recorded for either.

At 2560x1440, performance drops significantly. Low settings average 58 FPS. Medium settings average 46 FPS, with a minimum of 39 FPS and a maximum of 53 FPS. High settings average 37 FPS, and Ultra settings average 29 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium is 12 FPS, while the gap between Medium and High is 9 FPS, showing a consistent degradation as visual quality increases.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles across the board. Low settings average 32 FPS. Medium settings average 25 FPS, with a minimum of 22 FPS and a maximum of 29 FPS. High settings average 20 FPS, and Ultra settings average 16 FPS. The frame rate compression at this resolution is severe: even dropping from Ultra to Low only recovers 16 FPS, indicating the GPU is completely saturated regardless of settings.

Across all resolutions and presets, the only settings with recorded min and max values are the Medium presets. At 1080p Medium, the range is 59 to 80 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the range is 39 to 53 FPS. At 4K Medium, the range is 22 to 29 FPS. This suggests the Medium preset produces the most variable frame pacing, likely due to the balance of GPU load and CPU responsiveness.

The Verdict

Can this PC run Fivem? The answer is conditional and resolution-dependent.

At 1920x1080, the system is playable. Two presets clear the 60 FPS threshold: Low at 88 FPS average and Medium at 70 FPS average. The best playable setting is Medium, which offers superior visual quality while maintaining an average of 70 FPS. However, the minimum recorded FPS for Medium is 59, which means brief drops below 60 FPS will occur. Players sensitive to frame pacing may prefer Low settings for a more consistent experience, as it averages 88 FPS with more headroom above the threshold.

At 2560x1440, the system is not playable. The best result, Low settings, averages 58 FPS, which is 2 FPS short of the playable threshold. No settings at this resolution are marked as playable in the verdict data. The 58 FPS average suggests the system is teasing the edge of playability but cannot sustain it.

At 3840x2160, the system is far from playable. The best result, Low settings, averages 32 FPS, which is roughly half the required frame rate. No settings at this resolution are playable, and the data shows a hard ceiling around 32 FPS even at the lowest visual quality.

The overall ranking reflects this limited capability. The combination ranks 3294 out of 3707 recorded combinations for Fivem, placing it in the lower 11% of tested systems. The Arc B390’s 9th percentile ranking among all GPUs is the primary constraint. The Ryzen 5 5500X3D, by contrast, sits at the 85th percentile among all CPUs, confirming that the processor is not the limiting factor.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance data clearly delineates the roles of each component in Fivem. The Intel Arc B390 is the overwhelming bottleneck, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D has significant unused headroom.

Evidence for GPU limitation is found in the scaling between resolutions. At 1080p Low, the system averages 88 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low drops the average to 58 FPS, a 34% reduction. Moving to 4K Low drops it further to 32 FPS, a 45% reduction from 1440p. This steep, consistent decline with increasing pixel count is the signature of a GPU-bound system. If the CPU were the limiting factor, the frame rate would remain relatively flat across resolutions because the CPU’s workload (game logic, physics, entity management) does not scale with resolution.

The scaling between presets reinforces this conclusion. At 1080p, dropping from Ultra to Low yields a 45 FPS improvement (43 to 88 FPS). At 1440p, the same preset drop yields a 29 FPS improvement (29 to 58 FPS). At 4K, it yields only a 16 FPS improvement (16 to 32 FPS). The shrinking benefit of lower settings at higher resolutions indicates the GPU is running out of raw throughput, and reducing visual quality cannot compensate for the pixel load.

The CPU’s role is minimal in this configuration. The Ryzen 5 5500X3D’s 85th percentile ranking and its benchmark scores, such as 20363 in Passmark multithread and 2941 in Passmark single thread, indicate a capable processor. But the frame rates do not reflect this capability. At 1080p Medium, the system averages 70 FPS with a 59 FPS minimum, a result far below what the CPU alone could support. The game’s frame rate is capped by the GPU’s throughput, not the CPU’s processing speed.

The exception to this dynamic is the 1080p Low scenario, where the average reaches 88 FPS. This still does not strain the CPU, as evidenced by the lack of a recorded minimum FPS value that would indicate CPU-related stuttering. Across all recorded data, there is no evidence of CPU bottlenecking. The combination of a top-tier gaming CPU with a low-tier integrated GPU creates an extreme imbalance where the CPU is effectively idle while the GPU works at full capacity.

For builders, this means upgrading the GPU would yield substantial gains, while upgrading the CPU would produce no measurable improvement in Fivem. The recorded data shows no scenario where the Ryzen 5 5500X3D approaches its performance limits.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Fivem at 60 FPS?

A: Yes, but only at 1920x1080 resolution. Low settings average 88 FPS and Medium settings average 70 FPS. At 2560x1440, the best average is 58 FPS on Low, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. At 3840x2160, the best average is 32 FPS on Low.

Q: What is the best settings preset for this system?

A: At 1920x1080, Medium is the best playable setting, averaging 70 FPS. It provides the highest visual quality that still averages above 60 FPS. The minimum FPS for this preset is 59, so brief dips below 60 FPS are possible.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B390 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Arc B390 scores 1482 in the database’s benchmark. It is 1.3% faster than the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX, 1.5% faster than the NVIDIA GeForce 800M, 2.5% faster than the NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM, and 2.7% faster than the NVIDIA GeForce GT 710.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in Fivem?

A: The Intel Arc B390 is the clear bottleneck. The GPU ranks in the 9th percentile among all GPUs, while the Ryzen 5 5500X3D ranks in the 85th percentile among all CPUs. Frame rates drop sharply as resolution increases, which is characteristic of GPU limitation.

Q: What happens to frame rates when lowering settings at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160, Ultra averages 16 FPS, High averages 20 FPS, Medium averages 25 FPS, and Low averages 32 FPS. Even the largest settings reduction only recovers 16 FPS, indicating the GPU is fully saturated at this resolution.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 5500X3D compare to the Ryzen 5 5600F?

A: The Ryzen 5 5500X3D has an average benchmark score of 37018, while the Ryzen 5 5600F scores 36945, a delta of 0.2%. The two CPUs are effectively identical in performance, so swapping between them would not change Fivem frame rates.