Fivem

The Intel Core i9-14900K paired with the Intel Arc B390 presents an unusual combination in the database: a top-tier desktop processor driving an integrated-class mobile GPU. The recorded measurements for Fivem show a system that is heavily constrained by the graphics solution, with playable performance only achievable at 1080p on lower presets. The data indicates a clear bottleneck, as the CPU's capabilities far exceed what this GPU can render.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the system struggles to maintain any usable frame rate. The Ultra preset delivers an average of 16 FPS, which is effectively unplayable. High settings improve this to an average of 20 FPS, still far below the 60 FPS threshold. Medium settings yield an average of 25 FPS, with recorded minimum and maximum values of 22 and 29 FPS respectively. The only viable option at 4K is the Low preset, which produces an average of 32 FPS, but even this falls short of smooth gameplay.

Moving down to 2560x1440, the situation improves but remains below the playable threshold. The Ultra preset averages 29 FPS, while High settings reach 37 FPS. Medium settings provide a more consistent experience, with an average of 46 FPS and recorded minimum and maximum values of 39 and 53 FPS. The Low preset comes closest to playability at this resolution, delivering an average of 58 FPS, but it still does not clear the 60 FPS mark.

At 1920x1080, the system finally approaches acceptable performance. The Low preset delivers an average of 88 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold. Medium settings also clear the threshold with an average of 70 FPS, and the recorded range spans from 59 FPS minimum to 80 FPS maximum. High settings fall short, averaging 56 FPS, while the Ultra preset drops to 43 FPS. The data shows that 1080p is the only resolution where this combination can deliver smooth gameplay, and only on the two lowest presets.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results make it clear that the Intel Arc B390 is the limiting factor in this pairing. The Core i9-14900K is among the most powerful CPUs in the database, with a 95th percentile ranking across all processors and a multithread score of 58674 in PassMark. The GPU, by contrast, sits at the 9th percentile among all graphics cards, with a single 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1482. This massive disparity explains why the system behaves like a low-end graphics solution regardless of the CPU's capabilities.

The scaling between resolutions reveals the GPU's limitations. At 4K, the average FPS across all presets ranges from 16 to 32. Dropping to 1440p improves this range to 29 to 58, and at 1080p it reaches 43 to 88. This scaling pattern is typical of a GPU-bound scenario, where reducing the pixel count directly translates to higher frame rates. The CPU has more than enough headroom to handle the game's logic and physics at any resolution, but the GPU cannot keep up with the rendering demands.

The preset scaling further confirms the GPU bottleneck. At 1080p, moving from Low to Ultra reduces the average FPS from 88 to 43, a drop of over 50%. This sensitivity to graphics settings is characteristic of a weak GPU, as it struggles to process the increased shader complexity and texture loads. The CPU's role in this equation is minimal; even at 4K Ultra, where the frame rate drops to 16 FPS, the Core i9-14900K is likely idling, waiting for the GPU to finish each frame.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, no preset achieves the 60 FPS threshold. The best available option is Low, which averages 32 FPS, but this falls far short of playable. The database records no playable settings for this resolution, meaning users would have to accept a sub-60 FPS experience or lower the resolution entirely.

At 2560x1440, the situation is similar. No preset clears 60 FPS, with the closest being Low at 58 FPS. This is a near miss, but the database marks no playable settings for 1440p. The Medium preset, which averages 46 FPS, might be more visually appealing, but it is still below the threshold.

At 1920x1080, the system finally meets the playable standard. The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Medium, which delivers an average of 70 FPS. This is the recommended configuration for this hardware combo. The Low preset also qualifies with 88 FPS, but Medium offers better visual quality while still maintaining a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold. The recorded minimum of 59 FPS on Medium means there may be brief dips below 60, but the average remains solid.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database's rankings for Fivem, this combination of the Core i9-14900K and Arc B390 places 3294th out of 3707 tested combos. This puts it in the bottom 11% of all systems tested, despite the CPU being a top-tier part. The ranking reflects the GPU's severe limitations in this title.

To contextualize this ranking, consider that the CPU alone benchmarks in the top 5% of all processors, while the GPU benchmarks in the bottom 9% of all graphics cards. The combination effectively pulls the entire system down to the GPU's level. The database shows that many mid-range CPUs paired with discrete entry-level GPUs would likely outperform this combo in Fivem, as the game is heavily dependent on graphics processing for its frame rate.

The percentile data underscores the mismatch. A user who selected the Core i9-14900K for its 39399.5 Cinebench R23 multicore score would be severely disappointed by the actual gaming performance, which is dictated almost entirely by the Arc B390's 1482 3DMark score. This combo ranks as one of the least effective pairings in the database for this specific game.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU, the Intel Core i9-14900KF performs nearly identically, with an average score 0.3% lower than the 14900K. The Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus is also close, at 0.6% lower. The AMD EPYC 7413 trails by 1.2%, while the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 is 1.7% faster. For this game, swapping the CPU for any of these alternatives would produce virtually the same frame rates, as the GPU remains the bottleneck.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals are all older NVIDIA parts. The GeForce GT 520MX scores 1.3% higher, the GeForce 800M is 1.5% higher, the GeForce GT 625 OEM is 2.5% higher, and the GeForce GT 710 is 2.7% higher. These deltas are small, meaning any of these GPUs would deliver nearly identical performance in Fivem. A user with a GT 710, for instance, would see essentially the same frame rates as with the Arc B390, confirming that this Intel GPU is firmly in the entry-level category.

The practical implication is that the CPU choice matters very little here. Even the fastest processor in the database would be held back by any of these GPUs to the same degree. Conversely, upgrading the GPU to a mid-range discrete option would yield a dramatic improvement, far more than any CPU change could provide.

The Verdict

Can this PC run Fivem? The answer depends entirely on the resolution and settings. At 1920x1080, the system can run the game with playable frame rates on the Low and Medium presets. The Medium preset, averaging 70 FPS, is the best option for a balance of visual quality and performance. At 2560x1440, no preset achieves 60 FPS, with the Low preset reaching only 58 FPS. At 3840x2160, the system is not playable at any setting, with the best average being 32 FPS on Low.

The verdict from the database is clear: this combo is only viable at 1080p, and even then, only on lower settings. The Core i9-14900K is wasted in this configuration, as the Arc B390 cannot leverage its power. The system ranks in the bottom 11% of all tested combos for Fivem, and its performance aligns with decade-old entry-level GPUs. For users who already own this CPU, the data strongly suggests pairing it with a discrete graphics card to unlock its full potential. As it stands, this combination delivers a 1080p medium experience at best, with no headroom for higher resolutions or more demanding settings.