Fivem

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the measured data shows no preset reaches the 60 FPS playability threshold. The strongest recorded result is Low settings at 29 FPS average, followed by Medium at 23 FPS, High at 18 FPS, and Ultra at 14 FPS. None of these configurations approach a playable experience, so the database records no recommended settings for 4K.

At 2560x1440, the situation improves slightly but still falls short of 60 FPS across all presets. Low settings produce 53 FPS average, Medium delivers 41 FPS, High reaches 33 FPS, and Ultra drops to 26 FPS. While Low comes within 7 FPS of the threshold, the recorded data cannot classify any preset as playable at this resolution.

At 1920x1080, the data reveals two playable presets. Low settings achieve 80 FPS average, comfortably clearing the 60 FPS threshold. Medium settings hit 63 FPS average with a minimum of 54 FPS and maximum of 72 FPS, which also qualifies as playable. The best playable settings at 1080p are Medium, since it is the most demanding preset that maintains an average at or above 60 FPS. High settings fall to 50 FPS average, and Ultra drops further to 39 FPS, both below the playability bar.

The performance gradient across resolutions follows a consistent pattern. Moving from 1080p to 1440p reduces frame rates by roughly 34 to 38 percent depending on the preset, while moving from 1440p to 4K cuts performance by approximately 45 to 57 percent. This steep scaling curve indicates the graphics subsystem is the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows a clear division of labor between the Intel Core i7-13700K and the Intel Arc B370. The CPU is a high-end 16-core, 24-thread Raptor Lake part with a 3.40 GHz base clock and 5.40 GHz boost clock, placing it in the 89th percentile against all tested CPUs. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 30745 and Geekbench multi-core score of 19429 indicate substantial headroom for game logic and physics simulation.

The GPU, by contrast, sits in the 5th percentile against all tested GPUs. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1184 places it alongside much older integrated and entry-level discrete parts. The Arc B370 features 1280 shading units, 40 texture mapping units, and 20 raster operations units, with a boost clock of 2400 MHz. Its FP32 throughput of 6.144 TFLOPS is modest by modern standards.

At 1080p, the CPU has enough power to feed the GPU adequately, which is why Medium settings can reach 63 FPS. The difference between Low (80 FPS) and Medium (63 FPS) is 17 FPS, while the jump from Medium to High (50 FPS) costs 13 FPS, and High to Ultra (39 FPS) costs another 11 FPS. This progressive drop suggests the GPU becomes the bottleneck as settings increase, even at 1080p.

At 1440p, the GPU bottleneck intensifies. Low settings drop from 80 FPS at 1080p to 53 FPS, a 34 percent reduction. Medium falls from 63 to 41 FPS, a 35 percent drop. High goes from 50 to 33 FPS, a 34 percent decline. The consistency of these percentage drops across resolutions indicates the GPU is scaling uniformly with pixel count, while the CPU's role remains relatively constant.

At 4K, the GPU is severely overtaxed. Low settings produce only 29 FPS, which is a 45 percent reduction from 1440p Low. Medium drops from 41 to 23 FPS, a 44 percent decrease. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 15 FPS (29 vs 14), which is proportionally smaller than at lower resolutions. This compression of frame rates at 4K confirms that the GPU is saturated and cannot differentiate between presets as effectively.

The CPU's 16 cores and 24 threads provide ample parallel processing for Fivem's multiplayer workload, but the recorded data shows that the Arc B370 is the decisive factor. At every resolution, the frame rates scale primarily with GPU load, and the CPU's high benchmark scores (89th percentile) do not translate into playable performance above 1080p Medium.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Fivem at 1080p with playable frame rates?

A: Yes. The measured data shows Low settings at 80 FPS average and Medium settings at 63 FPS average, both exceeding the 60 FPS playability threshold. The best playable preset at 1080p is Medium.

Q: What is the highest resolution this combination can handle at 60 FPS?

A: Only 1920x1080 qualifies. At 2560x1440, the best recorded result is Low at 53 FPS, which falls short of the 60 FPS threshold. At 3840x2160, no preset reaches even 30 FPS.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Arc B370 scores 1184 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. Its nearest rival, ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, scores 1186 (0.2 percent higher). ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1190 (0.5 percent higher), AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1192 (0.7 percent higher), and AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1168 (1.4 percent lower).

Q: How does the CPU compare to similar processors in average benchmark scores?

A: The Core i7-13700K has an average benchmark score of 46881. AMD Ryzen 9 5900 scores 46971 (0.2 percent higher), AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 scores 47022 (0.3 percent higher), AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX scores 46654 (0.5 percent lower), and Intel Xeon w3-2535 scores 46653 (0.5 percent lower).

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

A: The recorded data shows 41 FPS average with a minimum of 35 FPS and maximum of 48 FPS. This is below the 60 FPS threshold but represents the middle ground between Low (53 FPS) and High (33 FPS) at this resolution.

Q: Is there any preset at 4K that comes close to playable performance?

A: No. The best 4K result is Low at 29 FPS average, which is less than half of the 60 FPS threshold. Medium achieves 23 FPS, High reaches 18 FPS, and Ultra manages only 14 FPS.

The Verdict

The verdict by resolution is unambiguous. At 3840x2160, no settings achieve playable frame rates; the best recorded average is 29 FPS on Low. At 2560x1440, the situation remains unplayable across all presets, with Low peaking at 53 FPS average. At 1920x1080, the combination clears the 60 FPS bar on Low (80 FPS) and Medium (63 FPS), with Medium being the highest playable settings.

This system can run Fivem, but only at 1080p and only on Low or Medium settings. The 63 FPS average at Medium with a 54 FPS minimum means there will be occasional dips below the threshold, but the average stays playable. For users who prefer smoother performance at 1080p, Low at 80 FPS provides a comfortable margin.

The Core i7-13700K is far more capable than this workload demands. Its 89th percentile CPU ranking and strong multi-threaded scores (30745 in Cinebench R23, 19429 in Geekbench multi-core) indicate that the processor is not the limiting factor. The Arc B370, with its 5th percentile GPU ranking and 1184 Steel Nomad score, is the bottleneck.

For anyone considering this combination for Fivem, the practical ceiling is 1080p Medium. Higher resolutions require either reducing the graphical load significantly or upgrading the GPU. The CPU has substantial headroom for future GPU upgrades without becoming a constraint.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals, based on average benchmark scores, are all within 0.5 percent of the Core i7-13700K's 46881 average. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900 scores 46971 (0.2 percent higher), making it statistically equivalent in synthetic tests. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 scores 47022 (0.3 percent higher), while the AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX and Intel Xeon w3-2535 both score 46654 and 46653 respectively (0.5 percent lower). Any of these processors would behave nearly identically in Fivem, meaning the GPU would remain the limiting factor.

The GPU's nearest rivals are dramatically different in character. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1186, 0.2 percent higher), ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1190, 0.5 percent higher), AMD Radeon HD 7650M (1192, 0.7 percent higher), and AMD FirePro M2000 (1168, 1.4 percent lower) all fall within 1.4 percent of the Arc B370's 1184 Steel Nomad score. These are all much older or lower-tier parts, which contextualizes the Arc B370's performance class. In Fivem, any of these GPUs would produce similar frame rates to the Arc B370, meaning the same 1080p Medium ceiling.

The practical implication is that swapping the CPU for any of its nearest rivals would not change Fivem's playability, since the GPU bottleneck dominates. Swapping the GPU for any of its nearest rivals would also yield similar results, as they all sit within the same performance bracket.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of Intel Core i7-13700K and Intel Arc B370 ranks 3420 out of 3707 tested combinations in Fivem. This places it in the bottom 8 percent of all tested systems, despite the CPU being in the 89th percentile of all CPUs. The ranking is dragged down almost entirely by the GPU's 5th percentile standing.

The disconnect between CPU and GPU performance is stark. The processor is a top-tier part by any synthetic measure, but the graphics card is near the bottom of the database's GPU rankings. In a game like Fivem, which scales heavily with GPU load as resolution increases, this combination produces a lopsided result.

The 3420 rank out of 3707 means there are 287 tested combinations that perform worse, but the vast majority of systems outperform this pairing. For context, the rank suggests that most mid-range and even entry-level gaming GPUs paired with modest CPUs would deliver better Fivem performance than this high-end CPU with the Arc B370.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the full preset range was recorded. Low settings average 80 FPS. Medium settings average 63 FPS with a minimum of 54 FPS and maximum of 72 FPS. High settings average 50 FPS. Ultra settings average 39 FPS. The gap from Low to Medium is 17 FPS, from Medium to High is 13 FPS, and from High to Ultra is 11 FPS.

At 2560x1440, Low settings average 53 FPS. Medium settings average 41 FPS with a minimum of 35 FPS and maximum of 48 FPS. High settings average 33 FPS. Ultra settings average 26 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is consistent at approximately 34 to 35 percent across all presets.

At 3840x2160, Low settings average 29 FPS. Medium settings average 23 FPS with a minimum of 20 FPS and maximum of 26 FPS. High settings average 18 FPS. Ultra settings average 14 FPS. The drop from 1440p to 4K is steeper, ranging from 44 to 46 percent depending on the preset.

The only preset with recorded minimum and maximum values is Medium at each resolution. At 1080p Medium, the frame time variance is 18 FPS (54 to 72). At 1440p Medium, the variance is 13 FPS (35 to 48). At 4K Medium, the variance is 6 FPS (20 to 26). This narrowing variance at higher resolutions further confirms that the GPU is fully saturated, leaving less headroom for frame rate fluctuation.

The data shows a linear relationship between resolution and performance. Each step from 1080p to 1440p reduces frame rates by roughly one-third, and each step from 1440p to 4K reduces them by nearly half. For users targeting 60 FPS, only 1080p Low and Medium qualify, with Medium being the recommended settings for the best visual quality while maintaining playability.