Fivem

The Intel Core i7-14700KF paired with the Intel Arc B390 presents a stark contrast in capabilities. The CPU is a top-tier desktop processor, while the GPU is an integrated graphics solution aimed at low-power mobile devices. The benchmark data for Fivem reflects this imbalance, showing that the graphics card is the primary bottleneck across all tested configurations. The recorded results provide a clear picture of what this combination can deliver at various resolutions and detail levels.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The database contains measured frame rates for this specific CPU and GPU combination across three resolutions and four quality presets. The results show a predictable decline in performance as resolution and graphical fidelity increase.

At 1920x1080, the most common gaming resolution, the combo shows its best performance. With Low settings, the average frame rate is 88 FPS. Stepping up to Medium settings, the average drops to 70 FPS, with the recorded minimum and maximum at 59 and 80 FPS respectively. High settings produce an average of 56 FPS, which falls just short of the 60 FPS playable threshold. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, yielding an average of only 43 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance takes a significant hit. The Low preset averages 58 FPS, just below the playable threshold. Medium settings lower the average to 46 FPS, with a minimum of 39 and a maximum of 53 FPS. High settings average 37 FPS, and the Ultra preset drops to 29 FPS. None of these configurations reach the 60 FPS target.

At 3840x2160, the results indicate that this hardware is not suited for 4K gaming in Fivem. The Low preset averages 32 FPS, Medium drops to 25 FPS with a range of 22 to 29 FPS, High averages 20 FPS, and the Ultra preset manages only 16 FPS. These figures show a complete inability to maintain smooth gameplay at this resolution.

Best Settings per Resolution

The verdict data identifies which settings, if any, can sustain an average frame rate at or above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

For 1920x1080, the answer is clear. The Low preset achieves 88 FPS, and the Medium preset achieves 70 FPS, both clearing the threshold. The best playable setting is Medium, which provides the highest visual quality while maintaining an average of 70 FPS. High and Ultra presets fall below the threshold.

At 2560x1440, no settings are considered playable. The closest option is the Low preset at 58 FPS, but this still misses the 60 FPS target. The database marks this resolution as having no playable settings.

At 3840x2160, the situation is worse. Every preset falls well below 60 FPS, with the highest average being 32 FPS on Low settings. This resolution is not viable for this hardware combination.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a clear division of labor between the components. The Intel Core i7-14700KF is a 20-core, 28-thread processor with a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. The Intel Arc B390, in contrast, is an integrated GPU with 1536 shading units and a 300 MHz base clock and a boost clock of 2500 MHz.

The scaling between resolutions and presets shows that the GPU is the limiting factor. At 1920x1080, the difference between Low and Ultra presets represents a 32 FPS difference, from 56 FPS on High to 46 FPS on Medium. At 2560x1440, the spread is more compressed, with the gap between the 58 FPS Low and 29 FPS Ultra results. This compression of frame rates at higher resolutions indicates that the GPU is being saturated, and the powerful CPU cannot compensate for the graphics card's limitations.

The frame rate differences between 2560x1440 and 1920x1080 are substantial. At Low settings, the 1920x1080 result is 88 FPS, while the 2560x1440 result is 58 FPS, a difference of 30 FPS. This large drop when increasing resolution is a classic sign of a GPU-bound scenario, where the rendering workload, not the CPU's game logic or draw call processing, is the limiting factor. The CPU's high single-thread performance, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 6235, is not the bottleneck here.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of tested combinations for Fivem, this specific pairing of the Intel Core i7-14700KF and Intel Arc B390 ranks at 3294 out of 3707 tested combos. This places it in the lower percentile of all systems tested for this game, which is consistent with the integrated GPU being the limiting factor. The rank reflects the overall gaming performance, which is heavily weighted by the graphics solution.

The CPU itself is a strong performer. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score is 44167, and its single-core score is 6235. It sits in the 94th percentile among all CPUs in the database, indicating it is a top-tier processor. The GPU, however, is the weak link. It has a percentile rank of 9 among all GPUs, meaning it performs better than only a small fraction of the graphics cards in the database. The combination of a high-end CPU with a low-end GPU results in a system that ranks poorly for gaming, as the GPU severely limits the overall frame rate.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For users considering this combination, the database provides alternatives for both components that would yield similar performance.

The Intel Core i7-14700KF has several close rivals. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F has an average score that is 0.2% higher. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX is 0.4% higher, and the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X is 0.9% higher. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K is 1% lower. These processors would provide nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Fivem, meaning the gaming experience would remain limited by the GPU.

For the Intel Arc B390, the nearest rivals are all older, low-end dedicated graphics cards. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX scores 1.3% higher, the NVIDIA GeForce 800M scores 1.5% higher, the NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM scores 2.5% higher, and the NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 scores 2.7% higher. These GPUs represent a similar performance class, and swapping the Arc B390 for any of them would result in comparable frame rates in Fivem. The data shows that this GPU is in the same performance tier as these legacy cards.

The Verdict

The question of whether this PC can run Fivem has a nuanced answer that depends entirely on the target resolution and settings.

At 1920x1080, this system is capable of running the game smoothly. The Medium preset offers a good balance of visual quality and performance, maintaining an average of 70 FPS. The Low preset is even faster at 88 FPS. Gamers who prioritize frame rate over visuals can use these settings. The High and Ultra presets, which average 56 and 43 FPS respectively, should be avoided if a consistent 60 FPS is desired.

At 2560x1440, the system cannot maintain 60 FPS on any settings. The best result is 58 FPS on Low, which is close but still below the target. Users with a 1440p monitor will need to lower the resolution to 1920x1080 to achieve a playable experience. The data indicates that this combination is not suited for 1440p gaming in Fivem.

At 3840x2160, the system is not viable for gameplay. The highest average frame rate is 32 FPS on Low settings, which is far from smooth. This resolution is out of reach for this hardware.

In summary, the Intel Core i7-14700KF is a powerful processor that has no trouble handling the game's logic, but the Intel Arc B390 is a significant bottleneck. This combination is best used at 1920x1080 with Medium or Low settings. For higher resolutions, a more capable dedicated graphics card would be necessary. The system's overall rank of 3294 out of 3707 combos reflects this limitation, placing it in the lower tier of systems tested for Fivem. The launch MSRP for the processor is $384, but the GPU's performance is the deciding factor for this game.