Fivem

The data recorded for this combination of Intel Core i5-11400F and Intel Arc B370 in Fivem shows a system that is heavily constrained by the graphics processor, particularly as resolution scales upward. Across all tested settings, the measured average frame rates indicate that the pairing is only viable for smooth gameplay at 1080p with reduced graphical demands. The following analysis breaks down the recorded performance metrics by resolution, settings, and component workload.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the recorded data shows consistently low performance across all four presets. The Low settings preset produced an average of 29 FPS, while the Medium preset averaged 23 FPS with a minimum of 20 FPS and a maximum of 26 FPS. The High preset averaged 18 FPS, and the Ultra preset dropped to an average of 14 FPS. None of these averages approach the 60 FPS playability threshold, and the gap between the fastest and slowest presets is only 15 FPS, indicating that the GPU is the limiting factor regardless of graphical load.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance improves but remains below the playable threshold. The Low preset delivered an average of 53 FPS, which is the highest recorded at this resolution. Medium averaged 41 FPS with a spread of 35 to 48 FPS, while High averaged 33 FPS and Ultra averaged 26 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a 27 FPS drop, demonstrating that each step up in settings costs roughly 9 to 12 FPS on average. Even at the lowest settings, the 53 FPS average falls short of the 60 FPS target.

At 1920x1080, the system finally reaches playable territory. The Low preset averaged 80 FPS, which is the only preset with a substantial margin above the 60 FPS threshold. Medium averaged 63 FPS with a minimum of 54 FPS and a maximum of 72 FPS, placing it just above the playable line. High averaged 50 FPS, and Ultra averaged 39 FPS. The scaling between Low and Medium is a 17 FPS drop, while High and Ultra drop by 13 and 11 FPS respectively from their predecessors. The data shows a clear pattern: the GPU delivers roughly 1.5 to 2 times more FPS at 1080p compared to 1440p at the same settings, and about 2.5 to 3 times more FPS compared to 4K.

Best Settings per Resolution

The verdict data identifies the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS for each resolution. At 3840x2160, no settings preset achieves the 60 FPS threshold, so the best settings entry is null. The recorded averages at this resolution range from 14 to 29 FPS, all well below the playable mark.

At 2560x1440, the same situation applies. No preset reaches 60 FPS, with the highest average being 53 FPS at Low settings. The best settings entry is null, and the system cannot deliver playable performance at this resolution under any tested configuration.

At 1920x1080, the situation changes. The data shows that Low and Medium presets both clear the 60 FPS average. The best settings that maintain playable performance is Medium, which averaged 63 FPS. This is the most demanding preset that stays above the threshold, and it does so with a minimum of 54 FPS, indicating occasional dips below 60 but an overall playable experience. Low averaged 80 FPS, but Medium is the highest quality option that still meets the playability criterion.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results indicate that the Intel Arc B370 is the dominant constraint in this system. The GPU's percentile rank of 5 among all tested GPUs places it in the bottom tier, while the CPU sits at the 71st percentile among all CPUs. This disparity explains the performance scaling patterns observed in the data.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly overwhelmed. The difference between Low and Ultra settings is only 15 FPS, suggesting that even minimal graphical loads exceed the GPU's capability. The processor's 6 cores and 12 threads, with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, are sufficient to feed the GPU at this resolution, but the graphics unit cannot keep up with the pixel output demands.

At 2560x1440, the scaling between Low and Ultra widens to 27 FPS. This indicates that the GPU has more headroom as resolution drops, but it is still the limiting factor. The CPU's workload decreases as resolution decreases, since fewer pixels mean less geometry and shading work for the graphics pipeline, but the GPU still cannot reach 60 FPS even at Low settings.

At 1920x1080, the GPU becomes less of a bottleneck and the CPU begins to matter more. The jump from 53 FPS at 1440p Low to 80 FPS at 1080p Low represents a 51% increase in frame rate, which aligns with the reduced pixel count. The 63 FPS average at Medium settings shows that the GPU can handle moderate loads at this resolution, while the CPU's single-thread performance, evidenced by a 3DMark single-thread score of 868, is sufficient to maintain frame pacing.

The data suggests that at 1080p, the system is balanced enough that both components contribute, but at higher resolutions the GPU's 6.144 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 20 ROPs become the hard ceiling. The CPU's multi-threaded scores, such as the Cinebench R23 multi-core result of 14340, do not translate into higher FPS at 1440p or 4K because the GPU saturates first.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Fivem at 1080p with High settings?

A: No. The recorded data shows an average of 50 FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings, which falls 10 FPS short of the 60 FPS playable threshold. The best playable preset at this resolution is Medium, averaging 63 FPS.

Q: What is the highest resolution at which this combo maintains 60 FPS?

A: Only 1920x1080 achieves playable frame rates. At 2560x1440, the highest recorded average is 53 FPS at Low settings, which is below the 60 FPS target. At 3840x2160, the best average is 29 FPS at Low settings.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 1440p at Medium settings?

A: The average FPS drops from 63 at 1920x1080 to 41 at 2560x1440, a 35% reduction in frame rate. The minimum FPS drops from 54 to 35, and the maximum from 72 to 48.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU limit performance in Fivem?

A: The GPU is the primary bottleneck at all tested resolutions. The Intel Arc B370 ranks in the 5th percentile among all GPUs, while the Intel Core i5-11400F ranks in the 71st percentile among CPUs. The performance scaling between resolutions confirms that the graphics unit saturates before the processor.

Q: Is there a settings preset at 1440p that comes close to 60 FPS?

A: The closest is Low settings, which averaged 53 FPS. This is 7 FPS below the playable threshold, and no other preset at 1440p exceeds 41 FPS on average.

Q: What is the frame time consistency like at 1080p Medium settings?

A: The recorded minimum of 54 FPS and maximum of 72 FPS around the 63 FPS average indicate moderate variance. The minimum is 9 FPS below the average, suggesting occasional stutters, but the overall experience remains above the playable line.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of Intel Core i5-11400F and Intel Arc B370 ranks 3420 out of 3707 tested combos in Fivem. This places the system in the bottom 8% of all configurations in the database. The rank reflects the GPU's severe limitation, as the CPU alone would rank much higher based on its 71st percentile standing among all processors.

The GPU's benchmark results support this low ranking. The Intel Arc B370 scored 1184 in the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test, placing it in the 5th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals in the database include the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 with a score of 1186 and a delta of -0.2%, the ATI Radeon HD 5770 with 1190 and a delta of -0.5%, and the AMD Radeon HD 7650M with 1192 and a delta of -0.7%. These are all legacy or low-end mobile parts, confirming that the B370 operates at a very basic performance level for gaming workloads.

The rank of 3420 out of 3707 means that only 287 tested combinations perform worse than this setup. This places the system firmly in the entry-level category for Fivem, capable of 1080p gaming at reduced settings but not suitable for higher resolutions.

The Verdict

The recorded data indicates that this PC can run Fivem, but only at 1920x1080 resolution with specific settings. The verdict by resolution shows that 3840x2160 has no playable settings, with the best average being 29 FPS at Low. Similarly, 2560x1440 has no playable settings, with the best average being 53 FPS at Low.

At 1920x1080, the system achieves playable performance at Low and Medium presets. The best playable settings are Medium, which averaged 63 FPS. This preset maintains an average above the 60 FPS threshold, though the minimum of 54 FPS indicates that some scenes will dip below the target. Low settings averaged 80 FPS, providing a smoother experience with greater headroom.

For users who prioritize frame rate stability, Low settings at 1080p is the safer choice. For those who want better visual quality while staying above 60 FPS on average, Medium settings is the maximum acceptable preset. High and Ultra settings at 1080p, along with all tested presets at 1440p and 4K, do not meet the playability standard.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for both components provides context for what similar hardware would behave like. For the CPU, the Intel Core i5-11400F has 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 with 17239 and a delta of -0.4%, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G with 17278 and a delta of -0.6%, and the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U with 17074 and a delta of 0.6%. These processors all fall within 1% of the i5-11400F's average score, meaning that swapping to any of these would produce nearly identical CPU-bound behavior in Fivem.

For the GPU, the Intel Arc B370 has an average benchmark score of 1184. Its nearest rivals are the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 with 1186 and a delta of -0.2%, the ATI Radeon HD 5770 with 1190 and a delta of -0.5%, the AMD Radeon HD 7650M with 1192 and a delta of -0.7%, and the AMD FirePro M2000 with 1168 and a delta of 1.4%. These GPUs all perform within 1.4% of the B370 in the Steel Nomad DX12 test, indicating that they would deliver comparable frame rates in Fivem. None of these alternatives would change the fundamental outcome: 1080p Medium at 63 FPS represents the ceiling for this performance class.

The combination of a mid-range CPU from the 71st percentile with a bottom-tier GPU from the 5th percentile creates a system where the graphics card dictates the playable resolutions and settings. Users seeking higher performance would need to address the GPU bottleneck first, since the CPU has ample headroom based on its benchmark scores relative to the graphics unit.