Fivem

FAQ

Q: Can this AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and Intel Arc B390 combination run Fivem at 4K?

A: No. At 3840x2160, even the Low preset averages 32 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The High preset drops to 20 FPS, and Ultra falls to 16 FPS.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 1920x1080?

A: Medium is the highest preset that stays at or above 60 FPS, with an average of 70 FPS. Low averages 88 FPS, while High falls to 56 FPS and Ultra to 43 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 9700F scores 0.2% higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX, 0.2% lower than the Intel Core i7-14700KF, 0.7% higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X, and 0.9% higher than the Intel Core i7-14700K in average benchmark scores.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Arc B390 scores 1.3% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX, 1.5% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce 800M, 2.5% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM, and 2.7% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GT 710.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU limit performance more in this game?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor. At 1440p, dropping from High to Low raises the average FPS from 37 to 58, suggesting heavy GPU dependency. The CPU is robust, ranking in the 94th percentile among all CPUs.

Q: Is there any resolution where this combo achieves a playable 60 FPS?

A:** Yes, only at 1920x1080. Both Low (88 FPS) and Medium (70 FPS) presets clear the 60 FPS threshold. No settings at 1440p or 4K reach 60 FPS.

CPU and GPU Roles

The recorded data reveals a clear division of labor in Fivem. At 3840x2160, the Intel Arc B390 is the dominant constraint. Moving from Low to Medium at 4K drops the average from 32 FPS to 25 FPS, and from Medium to High it falls further to 20 FPS. This steep decline across presets indicates the GPU is saturated, with the CPU having ample headroom. The Ryzen 7 9700F, with 8 cores and 16 threads, does not appear to be the limiting factor at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the pattern persists but the gap narrows. Low averages 58 FPS, which is close to the playable threshold, while Medium averages 46 FPS. The jump from Low to High at 1440p is 21 FPS (from 58 to 37), which is a smaller absolute drop than at 4K but still substantial. This suggests the GPU remains the primary bottleneck, though the CPU begins to influence scaling as the resolution decreases.

At 1920x1080, the balance shifts somewhat. The CPU's high single-thread and multi-thread scores (4691 and 36470 on PassMark, respectively) allow the system to push beyond the GPU's comfortable zone at lower settings. Low averages 88 FPS, and Medium averages 70 FPS. However, High drops to 56 FPS and Ultra to 43 FPS, indicating that the GPU's limited shading units (1536) and texture mapping units (48) are still the main constraint when settings increase.

The scaling between resolutions is telling. From 1080p Low to 1440p Low, the average drops from 88 to 58 FPS, a 34% reduction. From 1440p Low to 4K Low, it drops from 58 to 32 FPS, a 45% reduction. This nonlinear scaling is characteristic of a GPU that is heavily stressed at higher pixel counts. The CPU, which scores in the 94th percentile among all CPUs, does not exhibit similar stalls. The conclusion from the data: at every resolution, the Intel Arc B390 is the limiting component, and the CPU's role is to provide consistent frame delivery without bottlenecking, which it does reliably.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, no preset reaches the 60 FPS playable threshold. The highest average is at Low, which delivers 32 FPS. Medium averages 25 FPS, High averages 20 FPS, and Ultra averages 16 FPS. The database lists no playable settings at 4K, and the best possible setting is undefined because none are viable.

At 2560x1440, the situation is similar. Low averages 58 FPS, just below the 60 FPS threshold, and Medium averages 46 FPS. High and Ultra average 37 and 29 FPS, respectively. The verdict confirms no playable settings at 1440p.

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Medium, with an average of 70 FPS. Low is also playable at 88 FPS, but since Medium is higher quality and still above 60 FPS, it is the best choice. High averages 56 FPS, which is below the threshold, and Ultra averages 43 FPS. The database identifies Medium as the best setting at 1080p, delivering a solid 70 FPS average.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the Ryzen 7 9700F's nearest rivals in benchmark scores are all within a 1% margin. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX scores 0.2% higher, the Intel Core i7-14700KF scores 0.2% lower, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X scores 0.7% higher, and the Intel Core i7-14700K scores 0.9% higher. In Fivem, any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical frame pacing and CPU-bound performance, since the game is not heavily multi-threaded and the GPU is the primary constraint. The Ryzen 9 7950X and i7-14700K are alternatives for users with different platform preferences, but the recorded data shows no meaningful FPS difference.

For the GPU, the Intel Arc B390's nearest rivals are older, low-end NVIDIA parts. The GeForce GT 520MX scores 1.3% lower, the GeForce 800M scores 1.5% lower, the GeForce GT 625 OEM scores 2.5% lower, and the GeForce GT 710 scores 2.7% lower. These deltas are tiny, meaning the Arc B390 is functionally equivalent to these GPUs in synthetic benchmarks. In Fivem, the measured FPS at 1080p Low (88 FPS) likely exceeds what these older rivals could achieve, but the data does not include direct game scores for them. The key takeaway is that the B390 is a low-end GPU, and any of these rivals would similarly limit the system to 1080p playable settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and Intel Arc B390 combination ranks 3294th out of 3707 tested combos in Fivem. This places it in the bottom 11% of all combinations, which aligns with the GPU's low percentile (9th among all GPUs). The CPU, in the 94th percentile, is a high-end part, but the GPU's low performance drags the overall combo rank down. The data shows that in games like Fivem, the GPU is the decisive factor for ranking, as the CPU is rarely the bottleneck. A combo with a mid-range GPU and this CPU would rank substantially higher, but with the B390, the result is limited to 1080p Medium at best.

The Verdict

This system can run Fivem only at 1920x1080 with playable frame rates. The verdict by resolution confirms that 4K and 1440p have no playable settings, meaning no preset achieves an average of 60 FPS at those resolutions. At 1080p, Low and Medium are playable, with Medium being the best setting at 70 FPS on average. The system cannot handle High or Ultra at 1080p, as those average 56 and 43 FPS, respectively. If the user targets 1440p or 4K, this combo is not adequate for a 60 FPS experience. For a 1080p monitor, the system is viable, but the user must stick to Medium settings to remain above the playable threshold.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the recorded FPS is as follows: Low averages 32 FPS with no min/max data. Medium averages 25 FPS, with a minimum of 22 and a maximum of 29. High averages 20 FPS, and Ultra averages 16 FPS. None of these meet the 60 FPS threshold, and the min values for Medium confirm that even the best-case scenario is far below playable.

At 2560x1440, Low averages 58 FPS, just 2 FPS shy of the 60 FPS target. Medium averages 46 FPS, with a minimum of 39 and a maximum of 53. High averages 37 FPS, and Ultra averages 29 FPS. The Medium min of 39 FPS indicates that during busy scenes, the frame rate can drop significantly, making even the 46 FPS average feel less stable.

At 1920x1080, Low averages 88 FPS, which is well above the playable threshold. Medium averages 70 FPS, with a minimum of 59 and a maximum of 80. The 59 FPS minimum is just below the 60 FPS target, but the average is solid. High averages 56 FPS, which is below the threshold, and Ultra averages 43 FPS. The Medium preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance, but the 59 FPS minimum shows that multiplayer scenes with many players can briefly dip below the target.