Fivem

Fivem presents an interesting case for hardware analysis because its performance profile does not follow the typical patterns seen in most modern titles. The recorded measurements for this combination of an Intel Core i5-9400 and an AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT show a wide spread of frame rates depending on resolution and quality preset, which suggests the game responds strongly to both CPU and GPU loads in different ways. This page examines the measured data, what it implies about the workload balance, and how this specific pairing compares to other tested configurations in the database.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The database includes average frame rate measurements at three resolutions, with four settings levels per resolution: Low, Medium, High, and Ultra. All recorded values are average FPS; no minimum or maximum frame rate data is available for this title.

At 1920x1080, the results are consistently high across all presets. Low settings produce an average of 212.6 FPS, which is the highest recorded value for this combo in any configuration. Medium settings drop slightly to 197.6 FPS, while High settings measure 176.3 FPS. Ultra settings still deliver a very playable 136.5 FPS average. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a reduction of roughly 36% from the peak, but even the most demanding preset remains far above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain strong but show a more pronounced gap between presets. Low settings average 182 FPS, Medium settings average 148 FPS, and High settings average 114.6 FPS. Ultra settings at this resolution measure 89.8 FPS, which is still comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold. The drop from Low to Ultra at 1440p is about 51%, indicating that the higher resolution amplifies the cost of the more demanding quality settings.

At 3840x2160, the performance picture changes significantly. Low settings still produce a smooth 103.8 FPS average, and Medium settings remain playable at 80.8 FPS. High settings barely clear the playability threshold with an average of 63 FPS. Ultra settings, however, fall below the 60 FPS line with an average of 49.1 FPS. This is the only configuration in the entire measured set that fails to maintain 60 FPS on average. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K is severe: the Ultra preset delivers less than half the frame rate of the Low preset.

Across all resolutions, the pattern is consistent in that Low and Medium settings provide substantial headroom, while Ultra settings at 4K push the system past its limit. The data also shows that resolution scaling has a larger impact at higher settings levels. For example, moving from 1080p to 4K at Low settings reduces the average from 212.6 FPS to 103.8 FPS, a drop of roughly 51%. At Ultra settings, the same resolution change reduces the average from 136.5 FPS to 49.1 FPS, a drop of about 64%. This indicates that the game becomes increasingly GPU-bound as both resolution and quality settings increase.

CPU and GPU Roles

Determining which component matters more for Fivem requires examining how frame rates scale with resolution and preset changes. The Intel Core i5-9400 is a 6-core, 6-thread processor from the Coffee Lake family, with a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.10 GHz. Its benchmark scores place it in the 47th percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 2254. The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT, by contrast, sits in the 55th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 13745 and a much larger performance envelope.

The resolution scaling data is revealing. At Low settings, the frame rate drops from 212.6 FPS at 1080p to 182 FPS at 1440p, then to 103.8 FPS at 4K. The first step (1080p to 1440p) reduces performance by about 14%, while the second step (1440p to 4K) reduces it by about 43%. This non-linear scaling suggests that at Low settings, the CPU is able to keep up with the GPU at lower resolutions, but the GPU becomes the limiting factor as pixel count increases dramatically.

At High settings, the pattern is different. The frame rate goes from 176.3 FPS at 1080p to 114.6 FPS at 1440p, then to 63 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is about 35%, and from 1440p to 4K is about 45%. The larger drop at the first step compared to Low settings indicates that the higher quality preset increases the GPU workload, making the GPU more relevant even at 1440p.

The Ultra preset shows the most dramatic scaling. At 1080p, the average is 136.5 FPS. At 1440p, it falls to 89.8 FPS, a reduction of about 34%. At 4K, it drops to 49.1 FPS, a further reduction of about 45%. The fact that the 4K Ultra result falls below 60 FPS while the 1080p Ultra result remains above 130 FPS strongly suggests that the GPU is the dominant factor at higher resolutions and settings. The CPU, with its modest benchmark standing, is likely sufficient for the game’s logic and physics at lower resolutions, but the RX 7900 XT’s raw compute is what drives the high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p.

Comparing the Low and Ultra results at each resolution provides additional insight. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 76.1 FPS, meaning Ultra is about 36% slower. At 1440p, the difference is 92.2 FPS, or about 51% slower. At 4K, the difference is 54.7 FPS, or about 53% slower. The widening gap at higher resolutions indicates that the GPU’s workload scales more steeply with quality settings as resolution increases. The CPU’s role appears to be more constant across presets, which is consistent with a game that is not heavily threaded given the 6-core, 6-thread configuration.

The database also shows that this CPU has a single-core Cinebench R23 score of 935 and a multi-core score of 6629. These figures are not exceptional, and the CPU’s overall percentile of 47 places it in the middle of the pack. The GPU, on the other hand, has a Passmark G3D score of 29009 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5623, which are strong results. The balance of evidence from the measured FPS data points to the GPU being the primary driver of performance at 1440p and 4K, while the CPU is sufficient to avoid bottlenecking at 1080p across all settings.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The database provides nearest rival comparisons for both components based on average benchmark scores. For the Intel Core i5-9400, the closest alternatives are the Intel Core i7-1068NG7, the Intel Core i7-10710U, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500, and the Intel Core i3-10305. The i7-1068NG7 has an average score of 2259, which is 0.2% higher than the i5-9400’s 2254. The i7-10710U scores 2248, effectively a 0.3% difference. The Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 scores 2246, a 0.4% difference. The i3-10305 scores 2264, a 0.4% difference. These four processors are all within a very narrow band of performance, meaning any of them would likely produce nearly identical frame rates in Fivem when paired with the same GPU. The differences are so small that they would not be perceptible in gameplay.

For the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT, the nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon 660M, the NVIDIA RTX A2000 Mobile, the AMD Radeon RX 570X, and the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT. The Radeon 660M has an average score of 13812, which is 0.5% higher than the RX 7900 XT’s 13745. The RTX A2000 Mobile scores 13821, also 0.5% higher. The RX 570X scores 13871, 0.9% higher. The RX 9070 XT scores 13543, which is 1.5% lower. These rival GPUs span a range of about 2.4% in average score, which is a relatively small spread. In practice, the frame rates delivered by any of these GPUs in Fivem would be very close to those measured for the RX 7900 XT. The RX 570X and RTX A2000 Mobile might deliver slightly higher averages, while the RX 9070 XT would be slightly lower, but the differences would be within a few FPS at most.

It is importantly the rival lists include both desktop and mobile parts, which is unusual but reflects the database’s methodology of grouping by benchmark scores. A user considering an upgrade or a similar build could expect comparable performance from any of these alternatives, assuming the rest of the system is unchanged. The CPU alternatives are all older or lower-power parts, but their benchmark parity means they would not change the FPS results in Fivem. The GPU alternatives are more varied in architecture and generation, but the score similarity suggests they would all handle this game at similar frame rates.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate recorded for this combo?

A: The highest average frame rate is 212.6 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: Can this system run Fivem at 4K with Ultra settings?

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average frame rate is 49.1 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playability threshold. The best playable preset at 4K is High, with an average of 63 FPS.

Q: What is the best settings preset at 1440p that stays above 60 FPS?

A: At 2560x1440, all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) maintain an average above 60 FPS. The best settings preset is Ultra, with an average of 89.8 FPS.

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

A: The Intel Core i5-9400 has an average benchmark score of 2254. Its closest rival, the Intel Core i7-1068NG7, scores 2259, which is 0.2% higher. The Intel Core i3-10305 scores 2264, 0.4% higher, and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 scores 2246, 0.4% lower. All are within 0.4% of the i5-9400.

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1080p with High settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with High settings, the average frame rate is 176.3 FPS.

Q: Is the GPU more important than the CPU for this game?

A: The data indicates the GPU becomes the dominant factor at higher resolutions and settings. At 4K Ultra, the frame rate drops to 49.1 FPS, while at 1080p Ultra it stays at 136.5 FPS. This 64% reduction when moving to 4K suggests the GPU’s workload scales steeply with resolution, while the CPU is sufficient to maintain playable rates at lower resolutions.

The Verdict

The recorded data shows that this combination of an Intel Core i5-9400 and an AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT can run Fivem at playable frame rates in most configurations. The verdict by resolution is clear: at 1920x1080, all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) maintain average frame rates above 60 FPS, with the lowest being Ultra at 136.5 FPS. At 2560x1440, all four presets also stay above 60 FPS, with Ultra averaging 89.8 FPS. At 3840x2160, only Low, Medium, and High are playable, with High averaging 63 FPS. Ultra at 4K falls short at 49.1 FPS.

In practical terms, this system is highly capable for Fivem at 1080p and 1440p, offering substantial headroom above the 60 FPS threshold even at the most demanding settings. At 4K, users can still enjoy smooth performance by selecting High settings or lower, but Ultra settings should be avoided if a consistent 60 FPS average is required. The GPU’s strong compute capabilities are the main reason for the high frame rates at lower resolutions, while the CPU’s mid-range standing does not appear to create a bottleneck at the tested configurations.

Best Settings per Resolution

The database specifies the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS for each resolution. At 1920x1080, the best settings preset is Ultra, which delivers an average of 136.5 FPS. This leaves considerable margin above the threshold, so users could even consider additional enhancements beyond the tested presets, though no such data is available. At 2560x1440, the best settings preset is also Ultra, with an average of 89.8 FPS. This is still well above 60 FPS, providing a smooth experience with maximum quality. At 3840x2160, the best settings preset is High, with an average of 63 FPS. This is just above the 60 FPS line, so there is limited headroom, but it is technically playable. Medium at 4K averages 80.8 FPS, which would provide more margin if frame rate consistency is a concern.

For users prioritizing visual quality, 1080p Ultra and 1440p Ultra are the clear choices. For 4K, High is the recommended preset to maintain 60 FPS, while Medium offers a safer buffer. The Low preset at 4K, with an average of 103.8 FPS, is also an option for those who prefer higher frame rates over visual fidelity.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database’s ranking of tested combinations for Fivem, this specific pairing of the Intel Core i5-9400 and AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT holds position 825 out of 3707 total combinations. This places it in the top 22% of all tested configurations, which is a strong showing. The rank reflects the overall performance across all measured scenarios, weighted by the database’s methodology. Given that the GPU is a high-end part and the CPU is a mid-range part, the combination benefits from the GPU’s strong frame rates at lower resolutions, but the CPU’s modest standing likely prevents it from ranking higher. The fact that it outperforms 78% of all tested combos indicates that this system is well-suited for Fivem, especially at 1080p and 1440p, where the frame rates are consistently high. For 4K gaming, the system is still viable but requires settings compromises, as shown in the verdict and best settings sections. Overall, this combo ranks as a solid performer for this title, with the GPU carrying most of the load and the CPU providing adequate support.