Fivem

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 and Intel Arc B570 combination delivers a playable experience in Fivem at 1080p and 1440p, but falls short of the 60 FPS threshold at 4K across all tested settings. The measured data shows a clear performance ceiling that varies significantly with resolution, with the system achieving its best results at 1920x1080 where even Ultra settings maintain an average of 67 FPS.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU in this configuration sit within a tightly clustered performance band based on their aggregate benchmark scores. The Intel Core Ultra 5 235, with an average benchmark score of 46062, places it in the 89th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals in the database are remarkably close in overall capability: the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 scores 46030 (a 0.1% difference), the Intel Core i9-13900HX scores 46098 (0.1% lower), the AMD EPYC 4364P scores 45970 (0.2% higher), and the AMD EPYC 7303 scores 45960 (0.2% higher). These deltas are negligible in real-world terms, meaning any of these processors would produce virtually identical frame rates in Fivem when paired with the same GPU.

On the graphics side, the Intel Arc B570 achieves an average benchmark score of 20556, placing it in the 65th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile at 20534 (0.1% higher), the Intel Arc A750 at 20582 (0.1% lower), the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M at 20480 (0.4% higher), and the AMD Radeon R9 M390X at 20662 (0.5% lower). The extremely small performance gaps between these GPUs suggest that swapping between them would yield nearly identical results in Fivem at any given resolution and preset combination.

For users considering alternative hardware configurations, the data indicates that pairing any of the four rival CPUs with any of the four rival GPUs would produce frame rates within roughly one percent of what this specific combination achieves. This clustering is particularly relevant for Fivem because the game's multiplayer nature can create CPU-bound scenarios in crowded areas, but the benchmark scores show the Core Ultra 5 235 holds its own against all nearby alternatives.

Best Settings per Resolution

The measured frame rate data identifies the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS at each resolution. At 1920x1080, the system achieves this requirement across all four tested settings, with Ultra delivering an average of 67 FPS. This makes Ultra the best playable setting at 1080p, as it provides the highest visual quality while still clearing the 60 FPS threshold with a 7 FPS margin.

At 2560x1440, the playable options narrow to Low and Medium. The Medium preset achieves an average of 71 FPS, with a minimum of 60 FPS and a maximum of 81 FPS as recorded in the measured data. This represents the best settings at 1440p, offering a more balanced visual experience compared to Low while maintaining the required performance floor. The High preset at this resolution drops to an average of 56 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

At 3840x2160, no tested preset reaches the 60 FPS average threshold. The best option is Low at 50 FPS average, followed by Medium at 39 FPS, High at 31 FPS, and Ultra at 24 FPS. The verdict data confirms that no playable settings exist at 4K for this combination, meaning users targeting this resolution would need to accept sub-60 FPS performance or consider hardware changes.

FAQ

*Q: Can this system run Fivem at 1080p with Ultra settings?*

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 67 FPS, which exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold. This is the best settings option at that resolution.

Q: What is the highest playable preset at 1440p?

A: The Medium preset is the most demanding option that stays at or above 60 FPS at 2560x1440, with an average of 71 FPS. The measured minimum for this preset is 60 FPS and the maximum is 81 FPS.

Q: Is 4K resolution playable with this hardware?

A: No. The verdict data shows no playable settings at 3840x2160. The highest average FPS at 4K is 50 FPS on Low settings, which falls below the 60 FPS threshold.

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

A: The Intel Arc B570 scores 20556 on average, which is within 0.5% of all four nearest rivals. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile scores 20534, the Intel Arc A750 scores 20582, the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M scores 20480, and the AMD Radeon R9 M390X scores 20662.

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

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 scores 46062 on average, placing it in the 89th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 at 46030, the Intel Core i9-13900HX at 46098, the AMD EPYC 4364P at 45970, and the AMD EPYC 7303 at 45960, all within 0.2% of its score.

Q: What frame rates can be expected at 1080p Low settings?

A: The average FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings is 136 FPS, which is the highest average recorded across all resolution and settings combinations in the measured data.

The Verdict

This PC can run Fivem at both 1920x1080 and 2560x1440 resolutions with settings that maintain 60 FPS or higher. At 1080p, the system clears the playable threshold across all four tested presets, with the best option being Ultra at an average of 67 FPS. At 1440p, the playable settings are Low at 89 FPS average and Medium at 71 FPS average, with Medium representing the best quality option that still meets the threshold.

At 3840x2160, the system does not achieve playable performance at any tested setting. The closest option is Low at 50 FPS average, which falls 10 FPS short of the 60 FPS threshold. Users prioritizing 4K gameplay would need to accept significant compromises in visual quality or consider different hardware, as even the lowest preset fails to reach the playable threshold.

The overall verdict from the data is that this combination is well-suited for high-refresh-rate 1080p gaming and solid 1440p gaming in Fivem, but it is not a 4K-capable configuration for this title. The 67 FPS average at 1080p Ultra provides sufficient headroom for most gameplay scenarios, while the 71 FPS average at 1440p Medium offers a good balance of visual fidelity and smoothness.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rate data provides a complete picture of performance across resolutions and settings. At 3840x2160, the system delivers an average of 31 FPS on High settings, 50 FPS on Low, 39 FPS on Medium with a minimum of 33 FPS and maximum of 45 FPS, and 24 FPS on Ultra. None of these averages approach the 60 FPS threshold, and the gap widens as visual quality increases.

At 2560x1440, the results show a more usable range: High averages 56 FPS, Low averages 89 FPS, Medium averages 71 FPS with a minimum of 60 FPS and maximum of 81 FPS, and Ultra averages 44 FPS. The Medium preset is notable for having a recorded minimum that exactly matches the playable threshold, indicating that frame times are consistent enough to avoid drops below 60 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the system performs best across the board: High averages 86 FPS, Low averages 136 FPS, Medium averages 107 FPS with a minimum of 91 FPS and maximum of 123 FPS, and Ultra averages 67 FPS. The jump from Ultra to Low at 1080p represents a doubling of average frame rate, from 67 FPS to 136 FPS, highlighting the significant performance headroom available at lower settings.

The data also shows consistent scaling behavior: moving from Medium to High at each resolution results in a predictable performance penalty, while moving from Medium to Low provides substantial gains. At 1080p, the difference between Medium and Low is 29 FPS, while at 1440p it is 18 FPS, and at 4K it is 11 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Fivem, this CPU-GPU pairing ranks 2980 out of 3707 total combinations. This places it in the bottom 20% of all tested configurations, indicating that while it delivers playable performance at 1080p and 1440p, it does not compete with higher-end systems in the database. The rank reflects the combined capability of the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 and Intel Arc B570 relative to all other tested hardware pairings.

The percentile positions of the individual components provide context for this ranking. The CPU sits in the 89th percentile of all CPUs, which is strong, but the GPU's 65th percentile position drags the overall combination down. This suggests that the GPU is the limiting factor for Fivem performance, as the CPU has more headroom relative to its peers than the graphics card does.

For users comparing systems, this rank indicates that the combination is competitive with mid-range configurations but falls behind systems featuring higher-tier GPUs. The 3707 total combinations in the database include many with more powerful graphics cards, which explains the relatively low overall rank despite the CPU's strong showing.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured data reveals how the CPU and GPU each contribute to Fivem performance at different resolutions. The Intel Core Ultra 5 235, with its 14 cores and 14 threads, provides robust single-threaded performance as indicated by its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2085 and multi-core score of 14769. The GPU, with its 2304 shading units and 10 GB of GDDR6 memory, handles the rendering workload.

The scaling between resolutions shows the GPU becoming increasingly dominant as resolution increases. At 1080p, the system achieves 136 FPS on Low settings, which suggests the CPU has ample headroom and the GPU is the primary constraint even at lower resolutions. Moving to 1440p Low drops the average to 89 FPS, a 35% reduction that aligns with the increased pixel count. At 4K Low, the average falls to 50 FPS, another 44% reduction.

The settings scaling at each resolution further illuminates the GPU's role. At 1080p, the difference between Ultra and Low is 69 FPS (67 versus 136), while at 1440p it is 45 FPS (44 versus 89), and at 4K it is 26 FPS (24 versus 50). This pattern indicates that the GPU's rendering capacity is the limiting factor, as the relative performance penalty for higher settings grows with resolution.

The CPU's role is more apparent at lower resolutions and settings, where frame rates exceed 100 FPS. At 1080p Low, the 136 FPS average suggests the CPU can feed the GPU sufficiently, but the GPU's output limits the final frame rate. The CPU's 89th percentile ranking among all CPUs indicates it is not a bottleneck for this game at any resolution tested, as even the most demanding CPU-bound scenarios would likely keep the GPU saturated given the measured performance levels.