Fivem

The Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 580 is a capable combination for Fivem, but its performance is heavily dependent on resolution and settings. The recorded data shows that this system can deliver a smooth 60 FPS experience, but only at 1920x1080 resolution. At higher resolutions, the hardware struggles to maintain playable frame rates, making this a strictly 1080p gaming setup for this title.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the best playable setting is Medium, which achieves an average of 67.3 FPS. This is the most demanding preset that stays at or above the 60 FPS threshold. While Low settings push the average to 84.5 FPS, Medium offers a better balance of visual quality and performance while still clearing the playable threshold with a comfortable margin.

At 2560x1440, no settings preset reaches the 60 FPS threshold. The closest option is Low, which produces an average of 54.7 FPS, but this falls short of the playable mark. The recorded data indicates that even the lowest settings cannot provide a consistently smooth experience at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, performance is significantly worse. The best result comes from Low settings at 31.2 FPS, which is far below the 60 FPS target. High settings drop to 18.1 FPS, and Ultra falls to 16.4 FPS. This resolution is not viable for this hardware combination in Fivem.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions reveals that the GPU becomes the primary limiting factor as resolution increases. The frame rate drops are steep when moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 and again to 3840x2160, which is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario. At 1920x1080 Medium, the system delivers 67.3 FPS, but at 2560x1440 Medium, it drops to 46.2 FPS, a reduction of roughly 31%. Moving from 2560x1440 Medium to 3840x2160 Medium, the frame rate falls further to 25.7 FPS, another substantial decline.

The CPU, an Intel Core i5-11400F with 6 cores and 12 threads, has the processing headroom to handle the game's logic at these resolutions. However, the AMD Radeon RX 580, with its 8 GB of GDDR5 memory and 256-bit bus, is the component that dictates the playable settings. The data shows that at 1920x1080, the GPU can keep up with the CPU's output, but as pixel count increases, the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth become bottlenecks.

The scaling pattern also indicates that the gap between settings presets narrows at higher resolutions. At 1920x1080, the difference between Low and Ultra is 42.5 FPS (84.5 versus 42.0). At 2560x1440, that gap shrinks to 25.5 FPS (54.7 versus 29.2). At 3840x2160, the gap is only 14.8 FPS (31.2 versus 16.4). This compression suggests that at 4K, the GPU is so saturated that even lowering settings provides diminishing returns, confirming that the graphics card is the dominant constraint.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Fivem at 60 FPS on a 1080p monitor?

A: Yes. At 1920x1080, both Low and Medium settings clear the 60 FPS threshold. Medium delivers an average of 67.3 FPS, while Low reaches 84.5 FPS.

Q: What is the highest quality preset that maintains 60 FPS?

A: Medium at 1920x1080 is the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS, with an average of 67.3 FPS. High settings at this resolution drop to 50.4 FPS, which is below the playable threshold.

Q: Is 1440p gaming possible with this hardware?

A: No. At 2560x1440, even Low settings only achieve 54.7 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. All other presets at this resolution are lower, with High at 32.9 FPS and Ultra at 29.2 FPS.

Q: How does the system perform at 4K resolution?

A: Poorly. At 3840x2160, the highest average is 31.2 FPS on Low settings. Medium, High, and Ultra produce 25.7 FPS, 18.1 FPS, and 16.4 FPS respectively. None of these are close to playable.

Q: Which component is more important for this game at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the CPU and GPU are more balanced, but the GPU still leads the performance curve. The system can reach 84.5 FPS on Low, indicating the CPU can feed the GPU adequately. However, the GPU's limits become apparent as settings increase, with Ultra dropping to 42.0 FPS.

Q: What is the best settings recommendation for a smooth experience?

A: Medium at 1920x1080 is the recommended configuration. It provides an average of 67.3 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold, and offers better visual fidelity than Low settings.

The Verdict

This PC can run Fivem, but with significant caveats. The verdict by resolution is clear: only 1920x1080 offers playable settings. At this resolution, Low and Medium both exceed 60 FPS, with Medium being the best choice at 67.3 FPS average. High settings fall just short at 50.4 FPS, and Ultra is not viable at 42.0 FPS.

At 2560x1440, there are no playable settings. The best result is 54.7 FPS on Low, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. The system is not suitable for 1440p gaming in Fivem. At 3840x2160, the situation is worse, with all presets falling well below playable frame rates, the highest being 31.2 FPS on Low.

The data indicates that this is a solid 1080p gaming machine for Fivem, capable of delivering a smooth experience on Medium settings. Users with 1440p or 4K monitors will need to lower their resolution or upgrade their GPU to achieve playable performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the performance spread is wide. Low settings deliver the highest average at 84.5 FPS. Medium follows at 67.3 FPS, which is the highest preset to clear the 60 FPS mark. High settings drop to 50.4 FPS, and Ultra falls to 42.0 FPS. This shows a clear progression where each settings tier costs a meaningful number of frames.

At 2560x1440, the averages are all below the playable threshold. Low leads at 54.7 FPS, followed by Medium at 46.2 FPS, High at 32.9 FPS, and Ultra at 29.2 FPS. The drop from Low to Medium is 8.5 FPS, while the drop from Medium to High is 13.3 FPS, indicating a steeper penalty for higher quality settings.

At 3840x2160, performance is heavily constrained. Low produces 31.2 FPS, Medium drops to 25.7 FPS, High reaches 18.1 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 16.4 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 14.8 FPS, a smaller range than at 1080p, which underscores the GPU's saturation at this resolution.

The data shows no min or max FPS values recorded for any configuration, so the analysis relies solely on average frame rates. Across all resolutions, the pattern is consistent: higher settings and higher resolutions both reduce performance, but the resolution impact is more severe.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combos for Fivem, this configuration ranks 3398 out of 3707 combinations. This places it in the lower percentile of tested systems, indicating that while it can run the game at 1080p, it is far from a top-tier performer. The rank reflects the hardware's age and its limitations at higher resolutions.

The CPU, Intel Core i5-11400F, ranks in the 71st percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 17177. Its nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 7H12 with a score of 17120 and a delta of 0.3%, the Intel Core i5-12450H at 17239 with a delta of -0.4%, and the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G at 17278 with a delta of -0.6%. This indicates the CPU is competitive with other mid-range processors from its era.

The GPU, AMD Radeon RX 580, ranks in the 53rd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 12928. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile at 12940 with a delta of -0.1%, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER at 12986 with a delta of -0.4%, and the AMD Radeon 740M at 12870 with a delta of 0.5%. The GPU's performance is closely matched with these contemporaries, but its age shows in demanding scenarios.

The combination's low rank in Fivem is driven by the GPU's inability to handle higher resolutions and settings. The CPU has enough power to keep up, but the graphics card holds the system back, particularly at 1440p and 4K. For 1080p gaming, the combo is adequate and delivers a playable experience, but users seeking higher fidelity or resolution will need more modern hardware.