Fivem

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data for Fivem with the Intel Core i5-14400F and Intel Arc B390 shows a clear hierarchy across resolutions and presets. At 3840x2160, the combo struggles to maintain playable frame rates under any setting. The High preset averages 20 FPS, Medium averages 25 FPS with a minimum of 22 FPS and a maximum of 29 FPS, Low improves to 32 FPS, and Ultra drops to 16 FPS. None of these approach the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440, performance improves but remains below playable levels. The Low preset delivers an average of 58 FPS, narrowly missing the 60 FPS target. Medium averages 46 FPS with a range of 39 to 53 FPS, High drops to 37 FPS, and Ultra falls to 29 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 29 FPS, indicating that preset selection heavily influences the experience.

At 1920x1080, the combo finally reaches playable territory. Low settings produce an average of 88 FPS, while Medium averages 70 FPS with a minimum of 59 FPS and a maximum of 80 FPS. High settings average 56 FPS, just below the threshold, and Ultra averages 43 FPS. The data shows that only Low and Medium at 1080p meet the 60 FPS playable standard.

How This Combo Ranks

The database ranks this combination at position 3294 out of 3707 tested combos for Fivem. That places it in the bottom 11% of all tested configurations, reflecting the GPU's limited capability in this title. The Intel Arc B390 sits at the 9th percentile among all GPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 1482 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. This low percentile aligns with the measured FPS results: the GPU is the primary constraint in most scenarios.

The CPU, by contrast, performs much better in isolation. The Intel Core i5-14400F ranks at the 83rd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 32279. Its nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U (0.1% ahead), Intel Core i9-11900 (0.2% ahead), AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS (0.2% behind), and Intel Core i7-12800H (0.5% ahead). These deltas are minimal, meaning the i5-14400F delivers essentially identical CPU performance to those chips. The bottleneck in this combo is clearly not the processor.

CPU and GPU Roles

The division of labor between the Intel Core i5-14400F and the Intel Arc B390 becomes evident when examining scaling across resolutions. At 4K, the GPU is overwhelmed: going from Low to Ultra drops the average from 32 FPS to 16 FPS, a 50% reduction. The CPU has ample headroom, as evidenced by its high benchmark percentile, but the GPU cannot feed frames fast enough at this pixel count.

At 1440p, the pattern continues. Low averages 58 FPS, while Ultra averages 29 FPS, a 29 FPS spread. The GPU still dominates the performance ceiling. The CPU's role is secondary here, as even the most demanding preset cannot push the system past the GPU's limits.

At 1080p, the GPU finally catches its breath. Low hits 88 FPS, and Medium sustains 70 FPS. The CPU begins to matter more at this resolution, as the GPU is no longer the sole limiting factor. The i5-14400F's strong single-thread performance, reflected in its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3055, helps maintain frame pacing in a multiplayer title like Fivem, where many players and scripts can stress the processor. However, the GPU still caps Ultra at 43 FPS, showing that even at the lowest resolution tested, the Arc B390 cannot fully utilize the CPU's potential.

The verdict data confirms this: playable settings exist only at 1080p, and the database lists Low and Medium as the only viable presets there. At both 1440p and 4K, no settings achieve the 60 FPS threshold.

FAQ

Q: Can the Intel Core i5-14400F and Intel Arc B390 run Fivem at 60 FPS?

A: Only at 1920x1080 with Low or Medium settings. Low averages 88 FPS, and Medium averages 70 FPS. At 2560x1440, the best result is 58 FPS on Low, just below the threshold. At 3840x2160, no preset reaches 60 FPS.

Q: What is the best preset for this combo at 1080p?

A: Medium is the highest preset that stays at or above 60 FPS, with an average of 70 FPS and a minimum of 59 FPS. High settings drop to 56 FPS average, which falls short of the playable threshold.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B390 compare to other GPUs in the database?

A: The GPU ranks at the 9th percentile among all GPUs, with an average 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1482. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX (1.3% ahead), NVIDIA GeForce 800M (1.5% ahead), NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM (2.5% ahead), and NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 (2.7% ahead). These are all entry-level or legacy parts, indicating the B390's limited standing.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this combo?

A: The GPU is the primary constraint. The Intel Core i5-14400F ranks at the 83rd percentile among CPUs, while the Arc B390 ranks at the 9th percentile among GPUs. The CPU's nearest rivals are all within 0.5% of its average score, showing strong processor performance, but the GPU cannot translate that into high frame rates in Fivem.

Q: What frame rates can be expected at 1440p?

A: Low settings average 58 FPS, Medium averages 46 FPS, High averages 37 FPS, and Ultra averages 29 FPS. None of these reach the 60 FPS target, so 1440p is not playable with this combo.

Q: Are there any settings at 4K that produce playable frame rates?

A: No. The best 4K result is 32 FPS on Low settings. Medium averages 25 FPS, High averages 20 FPS, and Ultra averages 16 FPS. The database lists no playable settings at this resolution.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals in the database offer nearly identical processing power. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U scores 0.1% higher on average, the Intel Core i9-11900 is 0.2% higher, the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS is 0.2% lower, and the Intel Core i7-12800H is 0.5% higher. Any of these processors would deliver the same CPU-side performance in Fivem, meaning the frame rate ceiling would remain dictated by the GPU.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals are all NVIDIA parts with comparable average scores. The GeForce GT 520MX is 1.3% ahead, the GeForce 800M is 1.5% ahead, the GeForce GT 625 OEM is 2.5% ahead, and the GeForce GT 710 is 2.7% ahead. These deltas are small enough that swapping the Arc B390 for any of them would produce nearly identical FPS results in Fivem. None of these GPUs would change the verdict: 1080p Low or Medium remains the only playable configuration, and 1440p and 4K stay below the threshold.

A system using the i5-14400F with any of these rival GPUs would behave similarly to the tested combo. The CPU's high benchmark standing means it is not the limiting factor, so the GPU's low percentile dominates the outcome. Users seeking higher frame rates would need a GPU that ranks significantly better than the 9th percentile, but no such part appears in the recorded data for this combo.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, no preset achieves the 60 FPS threshold. The database records no playable settings at this resolution, and the best average FPS is 32 on Low. Even the lowest settings fall far short of playable performance.

At 2560x1440, the situation is similar. No settings reach 60 FPS. The closest result is Low at 58 FPS average, but the database does not classify this as playable since it falls below the 60 FPS target.

At 1920x1080, Medium is the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS. It averages 70 FPS, with a minimum of 59 FPS and a maximum of 80 FPS. Low settings are also playable at 88 FPS average, but Medium offers the best visual quality while maintaining the playable threshold. High settings drop to 56 FPS average, and Ultra falls to 43 FPS, both below the 60 FPS standard. For users prioritizing smooth gameplay over visual fidelity, Low provides a comfortable margin at 88 FPS. For a balanced experience, Medium is the recommended choice.