Fivem

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data for this Intel Core Ultra 5 245 with Intel Arc B390 combination in Fivem shows a clear performance ceiling, with playable frame rates only achievable at 1920x1080 resolution. Across all measured settings, the data indicates that this combo struggles at higher resolutions, with average frame rates falling well below the 60 FPS playability threshold.

At 3840x2160, every preset fails to reach playable performance. The Low setting produces an average of 32 FPS, which is the best result at this resolution. Medium settings drop to an average of 25 FPS, with a minimum of 22 FPS and a maximum of 29 FPS recorded. High settings yield only 20 FPS on average, while Ultra settings bottom out at 16 FPS. The pattern is consistent with the GPU being the primary bottleneck, as increasing visual fidelity directly reduces frame rates in a predictable linear fashion.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance improves but still falls short of the 60 FPS target. The Low preset delivers 58 FPS on average, narrowly missing the playable threshold. Medium settings average 46 FPS, with recorded minimum and maximum values of 39 FPS and 53 FPS respectively. High settings produce 37 FPS on average, and Ultra settings manage only 29 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium at this resolution is 12 FPS, while the jump from Medium to High costs another 9 FPS, showing that each settings tier imposes a significant performance penalty.

At 1920x1080, the combination finally achieves playable frame rates, but only on lower presets. The Low setting delivers an average of 88 FPS, providing substantial headroom above the 60 FPS threshold. Medium settings average 70 FPS, with a minimum of 59 FPS and maximum of 80 FPS, meaning the frame rate occasionally dips just below the playability threshold but generally maintains smooth performance. High settings drop to 56 FPS on average, which falls short of the 60 FPS target. Ultra settings produce only 43 FPS, making them unsuitable for smooth gameplay.

The data reveals a consistent pattern across all resolutions: the performance gap between Low and Ultra settings remains substantial, typically representing a 50-60% reduction in average frame rates. The minimum and maximum frame rates recorded at Medium settings across all resolutions show relatively tight ranges, suggesting that Fivem's performance is more dependent on the preset level than on scene complexity or player count variations.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 3840x2160, the verdict data shows no playable settings exist. Even the lowest preset fails to reach the 60 FPS threshold, with the best achievable average being 32 FPS at Low settings. This resolution is not viable for this hardware combination.

Similarly, at 2560x1440, the verdict data lists no playable settings. The Low preset comes closest at 58 FPS on average, but this falls short of the 60 FPS playability threshold. The 2 FPS deficit means the game remains technically unplayable at this resolution, even with the most demanding settings turned down.

At 1920x1080, the verdict identifies two playable settings: Low and Medium. The best playable configuration is Medium settings, which achieves an average of 70 FPS. This provides a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold, with the recorded minimum of 59 FPS indicating that even in demanding moments, the frame rate rarely dips below playable levels. The Low preset offers an even higher average of 88 FPS, but Medium represents the optimal balance between visual quality and performance, delivering 70 FPS while providing noticeably better image quality than Low.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for this hardware?

A: The data shows 1920x1080 with Medium settings is the best playable configuration, achieving an average of 70 FPS with a minimum of 59 FPS and maximum of 80 FPS.

Q: Can this combination run Fivem at 2560x1440?

A: No. The verdict data lists no playable settings at this resolution. The Low preset comes closest at 58 FPS average, but this falls 2 FPS short of the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: How does the Ultra preset perform at 1920x1080?

A: Ultra settings average only 43 FPS, which is well below the 60 FPS playability threshold. Even High settings at 56 FPS average fail to reach playable performance.

Q: Is there any resolution where this combo achieves 60 FPS on High settings?

A: No. At 1920x1080, High settings average 56 FPS. At 2560x1440, High settings average 37 FPS. At 3840x2160, High settings average 20 FPS. No resolution allows High settings to reach the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What frame rate range can be expected at 1920x1080 with Medium settings?

A: The recorded data shows an average of 70 FPS, with minimum and maximum values of 59 FPS and 80 FPS respectively. This indicates reasonably stable performance with occasional dips near the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the frame rate scale between resolutions at the same settings?

A: At Medium settings, the average frame rate drops from 70 FPS at 1920x1080 to 46 FPS at 2560x1440 and 25 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 34% reduction when moving from 1080p to 1440p, and another 46% reduction when moving to 4K.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU in this combination, the Intel Core Ultra 5 245, sits at the 90th percentile among all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G with an average score of 49196, which is 0.4% lower than the Ultra 5 245's average benchmark score. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 scores 49228, just 0.5% higher. The Intel Xeon Gold 5318H scores 48698, which is 0.6% lower, and the Intel Core i5-14600K scores 48618, 0.8% lower than the Ultra 5 245. These results indicate that the CPU component is unlikely to be the limiting factor in Fivem performance, as it performs within 1% of all its nearest rivals.

The GPU situation is drastically different. The Intel Arc B390 ranks at only the 9th percentile among all GPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 1482. Its nearest rivals are all significantly older NVIDIA offerings. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX scores 1463, which is 1.3% lower. The NVIDIA GeForce 800M scores 1460, 1.5% lower. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM scores 1446, 2.5% lower, and the NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 scores 1443, 2.7% lower. All of these rival GPUs are within 3% of the Arc B390's performance, meaning any of them would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Fivem. The Arc B390's performance class is clearly entry-level, and this is what limits the overall gaming experience.

Systems built around any of these rival GPUs paired with a similarly performing CPU would produce benchmark results within a few percent of this combination. The data suggests that upgrading the GPU would yield far more meaningful performance improvements than swapping the CPU, as the CPU already performs competitively with mainstream desktop processors while the GPU lags at the bottom of the database rankings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and Intel Arc B390 ranks 3294 out of 3707 tested combinations in the database for Fivem. This places it in the bottom 11% of all tested configurations, which is consistent with the measured frame rates showing playable performance only at 1920x1080 with lower settings.

The ranking reflects the severe GPU bottleneck in this pairing. While the CPU component ranks in the 90th percentile of all processors, the GPU's 9th percentile ranking drags the overall combination down substantially. The measured FPS data confirms this analysis: the game's performance scales more dramatically with resolution changes than with CPU-bound scenarios, indicating that the GPU is saturated well before the CPU reaches its limits.

The gap between this combo's rank and the top combinations is substantial. With 413 combinations ranked below it, this system does outperform some configurations, but the overall picture is that this hardware is suited for 1080p gaming at modest settings in Fivem rather than high-refresh or high-resolution play.

The Verdict

This PC can run Fivem, but only at 1920x1080 resolution with Low or Medium settings. The verdict data confirms that the playable threshold of 60 FPS is only achieved at this resolution, with Medium settings providing an average of 70 FPS as the best playable configuration.

At 2560x1440, the system fails to reach playable frame rates on any setting. The Low preset comes within 2 FPS of the threshold at 58 FPS average, but this is not enough to clear the 60 FPS requirement. At 3840x2160, performance falls significantly short, with even the Low preset managing only 32 FPS on average.

The hardware combination presents a clear imbalance. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 is a capable processor that ranks in the 90th percentile of all CPUs, with multi-threaded performance that places it alongside processors like the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 and Intel Core i5-14600K. The Intel Arc B390, however, ranks in only the 9th percentile of GPUs, performing comparably to legacy NVIDIA parts like the GeForce GT 710 and GT 520MX.

For a smooth experience in Fivem, the data recommends 1920x1080 with Medium settings, which delivers 70 FPS average with occasional dips to 59 FPS. Players prioritizing frame rate stability could opt for Low settings at 88 FPS average, while those wanting better visual quality would need to accept the 56 FPS average at High settings, which falls below the playability threshold. The verdict is clear: this system is a 1080p entry-level gaming configuration for Fivem, and users seeking higher resolutions or maximum settings would need substantially more GPU performance.