Fivem

Best Settings per Resolution

The recorded data for Fivem with the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 and Intel Arc B390 shows a clear progression of performance as resolution drops. At 3840x2160 (4K), no preset reaches the 60 FPS playability threshold. The highest average frame rate recorded at this resolution is 32 FPS on Low settings, which falls well short of the target. The data indicates no settings combination at 4K is viable for smooth play.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), the situation improves but still remains below the 60 FPS target. The best result at this resolution is 58 FPS on Low settings, which is 2 FPS short of the playability threshold. Medium settings produce 46 FPS, High produces 37 FPS, and Ultra drops to 29 FPS. None of these meet the required 60 FPS minimum.

The only resolution where the system achieves playable performance is 1920x1080 (1080p). Here, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Medium, which delivers an average of 70 FPS. Low settings produce 88 FPS, High settings produce 56 FPS (below the threshold), and Ultra produces 43 FPS. Therefore, the best settings for 1080p are Medium, with a recorded average of 70 FPS.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Fivem at 4K resolution?

A: No. The data shows no playable settings at 3840x2160. The highest average FPS recorded is 32 on Low settings, which is below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the best playable preset at 1080p?

A: Medium settings, which achieve an average of 70 FPS. Low settings also clear the threshold at 88 FPS, but Medium is the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS.

Q: How close is the system to playable at 1440p?

A: The best result at 2560x1440 is 58 FPS on Low settings, just 2 FPS short of the 60 FPS playability threshold. No settings preset at this resolution reaches the target.

Q: What is the average FPS difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p?

A: The average FPS at Low is 88, while at Ultra it is 43. This represents a drop of 45 FPS when moving from the lowest to the highest preset.

Q: Does the system maintain 60 FPS minimums at any resolution?

A: The only data point with a recorded minimum at or above 60 FPS is 1080p Medium, with a minimum of 59 FPS. This is just below the threshold. The minimum at 1080p Medium is 59 FPS, while the average is 70 FPS.

Q: Which resolution offers the largest performance headroom above the threshold?

A: At 1080p Low, the system averages 88 FPS, which is 28 FPS above the 60 FPS target. This is the highest recorded margin across all tested resolutions and settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark measurements provide a detailed view of how the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 and Intel Arc B390 combination performs across three resolutions and four quality presets.

At 3840x2160, the results are uniformly below playable levels. Ultra settings produce the lowest average of 16 FPS. High settings average 20 FPS. Medium settings average 25 FPS, with a recorded minimum of 22 FPS and maximum of 29 FPS. Low settings produce the best result at this resolution, averaging 32 FPS. The data shows a clear ceiling at 4K, with even the lowest preset failing to approach the 60 FPS target.

At 2560x1440, performance improves but remains insufficient for smooth gameplay. Ultra settings average 29 FPS. High settings average 37 FPS. Medium settings average 46 FPS, with a minimum of 39 FPS and maximum of 53 FPS. Low settings average 58 FPS, which is the closest any 1440p preset comes to the threshold. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 29 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the system finally reaches playable territory. Ultra settings average 43 FPS, which is still below the threshold. High settings average 56 FPS, also below the threshold. Medium settings average 70 FPS, with a minimum of 59 FPS and maximum of 80 FPS, clearing the 60 FPS average target. Low settings average 88 FPS, providing the largest margin above the threshold. The progression from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a 45 FPS drop, from 88 FPS down to 43 FPS.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The database records nearest rival hardware for both the CPU and GPU in this combination.

For the Intel Core Ultra 5 235, the closest comparable processors are within a narrow performance band. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 scores 46030, which is 0.1% behind the Intel chip. The Intel Core i9-13900HX scores 46098, placing it 0.1% ahead. The AMD EPYC 4364P scores 45970, a 0.2% deficit, and the AMD EPYC 7303 scores 45960, also a 0.2% deficit. These four alternatives would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Fivem, with deltas so small they are effectively indistinguishable in real-world gameplay.

For the Intel Arc B390, the nearest GPU rivals are all older or lower-end NVIDIA parts. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX scores 1463, which is 1.3% behind the Intel GPU. The NVIDIA GeForce 800M scores 1460, a 1.5% deficit. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM scores 1446, a 2.5% deficit. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 scores 1443, a 2.7% deficit. These GPUs would produce very similar frame rates in Fivem, though the Intel Arc B390 holds a slight edge over all of them.

Given these rival scores, a system with any of the four listed CPUs paired with any of the four listed GPUs would behave nearly identically to the tested combination. The performance differences are all within 2.7% on the GPU side and 0.2% on the CPU side, meaning the playability conclusions at each resolution would remain the same.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions and presets reveals which component limits performance in Fivem. The Intel Arc B390's benchmark score places it in the 9th percentile of all GPUs, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 sits in the 89th percentile of all CPUs. This wide gap suggests the GPU is the primary constraint.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is heavily taxed. The difference between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 16 FPS (32 FPS down to 16 FPS), showing that even reducing graphical load cannot overcome the resolution demand. The GPU's limited pixel rate of 60.00 GPixel/s and texture rate of 120.0 GTexel/s are likely bottlenecks at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the GPU still dominates. The 29 FPS spread between Low and Ultra (58 FPS down to 29 FPS) indicates that rendering resolution is the primary factor. The CPU, with its strong multi-threaded scores (14769 in Cinebench R23 multi-core), has ample headroom to feed the GPU, but the GPU cannot translate that into higher frame rates.

At 1920x1080, the GPU becomes less of a limiting factor. The 45 FPS spread between Low and Ultra (88 FPS down to 43 FPS) still shows significant GPU scaling, but the system achieves playable frame rates at Medium and Low. The CPU's single-thread performance (2085 in Cinebench R23 single-core) is sufficient for Fivem's multiplayer workloads, which tend to be CPU-sensitive in other titles. Here, however, the data shows that at 1080p Medium, the system sustains a 70 FPS average with a 59 FPS minimum, indicating a balanced operation where the GPU is no longer the sole bottleneck.

The resolution scaling data shows that dropping from 4K to 1440p improves Low settings performance from 32 FPS to 58 FPS, a gain of 26 FPS. Dropping from 1440p to 1080p improves Low settings from 58 FPS to 88 FPS, a gain of 30 FPS. This consistent improvement as resolution drops confirms that the GPU is the dominant factor at higher resolutions, while the CPU's role becomes relatively more important at 1080p, where it can keep up with the GPU's output.

The Verdict

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 and Intel Arc B390 combination can run Fivem, but only at 1080p with specific settings. The verdict data shows that at 3840x2160, there are no playable settings, meaning no preset achieves the 60 FPS threshold. The best result at 4K is 32 FPS on Low, which is 28 FPS short of playable.

At 2560x1440, the verdict is also negative, with no playable settings. The best result is 58 FPS on Low, which misses the threshold by 2 FPS. This is a marginal failure, but a failure nonetheless.

At 1920x1080, the system achieves playable performance. The playable settings are Low and Medium, with Medium being the best choice at an average of 70 FPS. This clears the 60 FPS threshold by 10 FPS. High settings at 1080p average 56 FPS, which is below the threshold, and Ultra averages 43 FPS, which is also below.

In summary, this PC can run Fivem smoothly at 1080p with Medium settings. It cannot achieve playable frame rates at 1440p or 4K. Users who prioritize higher resolutions would need to consider a more powerful GPU, as the CPU is not the limiting factor in this configuration.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of tested combinations, this specific pairing of the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 and Intel Arc B390 ranks 3294 out of 3707 tested combos for Fivem. This places it in the lower portion of the overall distribution, specifically in approximately the 11th percentile of all tested systems (3294 divided by 3707).

This ranking is consistent with the GPU's low benchmark percentile (9th) and the measured FPS results. The CPU's strong performance (89th percentile) does not boost the combo ranking because Fivem's frame rates are primarily limited by the GPU at the tested resolutions. The rank indicates that most other tested combinations achieve better performance in this game, likely due to more capable graphics hardware.

The ranking also reflects the narrow playability window. Only 1080p Medium and Low settings clear the 60 FPS threshold, which is a restricted range compared to higher-ranked systems that would likely maintain playable frame rates at 1440p or higher resolutions. For users seeking a system that can handle Fivem at higher resolutions or with more graphical headroom, this combination ranks poorly. For those targeting 1080p Medium gameplay, it meets the minimum requirement, but the data shows there is substantial room for improvement within the broader field of tested hardware.