Fivem

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D and Intel Arc B570 combination is a deeply tiered performer in Fivem, delivering a smooth experience at 1080p and 1440p, but falling short of playability at 4K. The data shows a clear ceiling: this combo ranks 2980th out of 3707 tested combinations, placing it in the lower 20th percentile of all systems. While the CPU is a top-tier part, the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions, capping performance well below the 60 FPS threshold for 4K gaming.

How This Combo Ranks

The benchmark results place this pairing at rank 2980 out of 3707 tested combos for Fivem, which is a modest position given the hardware involved. This ranking reflects a significant bottleneck: the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D is a flagship-class processor, but the Intel Arc B570 holds the system back in this specific title. The combo's percentile position is not flattering, indicating that many less expensive or more balanced configurations outperform it in Fivem.

The CPU itself is a powerhouse, scoring in the 91st percentile versus all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 54762. This places it far above typical gaming processors. However, the GPU sits in only the 65th percentile versus all GPUs, with an average score of 20556. The disparity between the CPU’s elite standing and the GPU’s mid-range position explains why the overall combo rank is so much lower than either component’s individual percentile. In Fivem, the system's performance is dictated by its weakest link, which is clearly the graphics card.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions and presets reveals that the Intel Arc B570 is the dominant factor for Fivem performance across all tested settings. At 1920x1080, the CPU has ample headroom, and the GPU dictates frame rates: the average FPS drops from 136 at Low settings to 67 at Ultra, a reduction of 50.7% as the graphics load increases. This is a GPU-driven change, as the CPU workload does not scale proportionally with visual fidelity.

At 2560x1440, the same pattern holds, with average FPS falling from 89 at Low to 44 at Ultra. The 1440p Ultra result of 44 FPS is telling, as it shows the GPU struggling to maintain fluid motion even with a top-tier CPU ready to feed it data. Moving to 3840x2160, the GPU becomes even more of a constraint. The difference between Low (50 FPS) and Ultra (24 FPS) at 4K is 26 FPS, demonstrating that the Arc B570 is overwhelmed by the pixel count at this resolution.

The CPU's role is to ensure that the GPU is never starved of data. Given the Ryzen 9 9900X3D’s 12 cores, 24 threads, and 128 MB of L3 cache, it is more than capable of handling Fivem’s multiplayer workloads. The data confirms this: at 1080p Low, the combo hits 136 FPS, which is near the practical limit for many displays. The bottleneck is not the CPU's processing power, but the GPU's ability to render frames quickly enough at higher resolutions and settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160 (4K), this combo fails to reach playable frame rates. The highest average is 50 FPS at Low settings, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. Medium settings yield 39 FPS (min 33, max 45), High produces 31 FPS, and Ultra drops to 24 FPS. None of these are playable for a smooth experience, and the data indicates that even the lowest settings cannot push the system past the 60 FPS mark.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), the situation improves significantly. Low settings achieve 89 FPS on average, which is well above the playable threshold. Medium settings provide a solid 71 FPS (min 60, max 81), hitting the exact minimum for playability. High settings yield 56 FPS, which is slightly below the threshold, and Ultra drops to 44 FPS. The data shows that Medium is the sweet spot for 1440p, delivering a playable experience with a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS floor.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the combo delivers a fully playable experience across all presets. Low settings hit 136 FPS, Medium achieves 107 FPS (min 91, max 123), High manages 86 FPS, and even Ultra stays above the threshold at 67 FPS. This is the resolution where the system shines, as the GPU has enough bandwidth to keep up with the CPU’s output. The gap between Low and Ultra is 69 FPS, showing a steep performance curve, but every setting clears the 60 FPS requirement.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D’s nearest rivals in benchmark scores are the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF (55093, -0.6% delta), Intel Core Ultra 5 245K (54053, 1.3% delta), Intel Xeon 6505P (53701, 2% delta), and Intel Core i7-14700F (53620, 2.1% delta). These processors are within a 2.1% performance margin of the Ryzen 9, meaning that swapping to any of them would produce nearly identical CPU-bound results in Fivem. The Core Ultra 5 245KF is essentially a statistical tie, while the i7-14700F is only 2.1% slower, which would be imperceptible in real-world gameplay.

For the GPU, the Intel Arc B570’s nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (20534, 0.1% delta), Intel Arc A750 (20582, -0.1% delta), NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (20480, 0.4% delta), and AMD Radeon R9 M390X (20662, -0.5% delta). These GPUs all fall within a 0.5% performance delta, making them direct equivalents in terms of raw compute. In Fivem, any of these would produce nearly identical frame rates, meaning the system's overall ranking would remain unchanged if the Arc B570 were swapped for an RTX 3070 Mobile or an Arc A750. The Quadro M4000M and R9 M390X are older parts, but the data shows they match the Arc B570's performance in this context.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Fivem at 4K resolution?

A: No. The data shows that at 3840x2160, the highest average FPS is 50 at Low settings, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. There are no playable settings at 4K for this combo.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gaming?

A: Medium settings are the best option at 2560x1440, producing an average of 71 FPS with a minimum of 60 FPS. This is the only preset above Low that clears the playable threshold at this resolution.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for Fivem performance?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor. The Ryzen 9 9900X3D is in the 91st percentile of all CPUs, while the Arc B570 is in the 65th percentile. The frame rates scale heavily with resolution and settings, which is a GPU-driven behavior.

Q: How does the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF compare to the Ryzen 9 9900X3D?

A: The Core Ultra 5 245KF has an average benchmark score of 55093, which is 0.6% lower than the Ryzen 9's 54762. This is a negligible difference, so both CPUs would perform nearly identically in Fivem.

Q: What is the maximum FPS achievable at 1080p?

A: The highest average FPS at 1920x1080 is 136, achieved at Low settings. This is the fastest the combo can run in Fivem, with Ultra settings still delivering a respectable 67 FPS.

Q: Are there any GPUs that perform identically to the Arc B570?

A: Yes, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile is within 0.1% of the Arc B570's average score, and the Intel Arc A750 is within 0.1% as well. These would produce the same frame rates in Fivem.

The Verdict

This PC can run Fivem, but only at 1080p and 1440p with specific settings. At 1920x1080, all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) clear the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra averaging 67 FPS. This is the ideal resolution for this combo, offering a smooth experience even at maximum quality. At 2560x1440, only Low (89 FPS) and Medium (71 FPS) are playable, with Medium being the best balance of quality and performance. High (56 FPS) and Ultra (44 FPS) fall short of the 60 FPS mark.

The verdict is clear: at 3840x2160, this system cannot run Fivem at playable frame rates, as even Low settings only reach 50 FPS. The Intel Arc B570 is the primary constraint, and users seeking 4K performance would need a more powerful GPU. For 1080p and 1440p gaming, however, the Ryzen 9 9900X3D provides ample headroom, and the combo delivers a fluid experience at medium-to-high settings. The data indicates that this is a solid 1080p machine and a capable 1440p machine, but not a 4K solution for Fivem.