Fivem

The Intel Core Ultra 9 290K Plus is among the most powerful desktop CPUs in the database, sitting in the 96th percentile of all processors tested. Its 24-core Arrow Lake Refresh design delivers class-leading multi-threaded performance, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 51,731 points. The Intel Arc B390, however, tells a very different story. This integrated graphics solution, built on the Xe3-LPG architecture, ranks in just the 9th percentile of all GPUs. The pairing creates a massive imbalance: a top-tier CPU constrained by a GPU that scores 1,482 points in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, a result comparable to decade-old discrete graphics cards. The recorded frame rates in Fivem reflect this bottleneck, with the CPU often waiting on the GPU to finish rendering frames.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, no settings preset reaches the 60 FPS playable threshold. The best recorded result is 32 FPS at Low settings, which falls far short of playable. High settings produce 20 FPS, Medium delivers 25 FPS, and Ultra drops to 16 FPS. None of these configurations are viable for smooth gameplay at 4K.

At 2560x1440, the situation improves slightly but remains below playable. Low settings produce 58 FPS on average, just shy of the 60 FPS target. Medium settings deliver 46 FPS, High drops to 37 FPS, and Ultra falls to 29 FPS. No preset at this resolution clears the 60 FPS bar.

At 1920x1080, the system finally achieves playable performance. Low settings produce an average of 88 FPS, comfortably above the threshold. Medium settings deliver 70 FPS, which is the highest preset that maintains at least 60 FPS. High settings drop to 56 FPS, and Ultra falls to 43 FPS. The best playable configuration at 1080p is Medium, with an average of 70 FPS, ensuring the frame rate stays above the playable threshold with some headroom.

FAQ

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

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

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1080p gameplay?

A: Medium settings is the highest preset that maintains at least 60 FPS at 1920x1080, with an average of 70 FPS and a recorded range of 59 to 80 FPS.

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

A: The Intel Arc B390 scores 1,482 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. It sits 1.3% above the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX (1,463), 1.5% above the NVIDIA GeForce 800M (1,460), 2.5% above the GeForce GT 625 OEM (1,446), and 2.7% above the GeForce GT 710 (1,443).

Q: Is 1440p playable with this configuration?

A: No. The closest result is 58 FPS at Low settings, which misses the 60 FPS threshold. All other presets at 2560x1440 fall further behind, with Medium at 46 FPS, High at 37 FPS, and Ultra at 29 FPS.

Q: What performance class does the CPU represent?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 9 290K Plus ranks in the 96th percentile of all CPUs tested. Its nearest rival is the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K with a 0.2% score difference, followed by the AMD EPYC 4584PX at 1.1% and the AMD EPYC 9135 at 1.2%.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p?

A: Low settings average 88 FPS, while Ultra drops to 43 FPS. That is a 45 FPS difference between the lowest and highest presets at 1920x1080.

How This Combo Ranks

The database ranks this specific CPU and GPU combination at 3,294 out of 3,707 tested combos for Fivem. That places the system in the bottom 11% of all configurations, despite featuring one of the fastest desktop CPUs available. The bottleneck is unambiguous: the Arc B390 integrated GPU cannot translate the CPU's compute power into frame rate.

For context, the CPU alone outperforms 96% of all processors in the database, with an average benchmark score of 84,003. The GPU, conversely, outperforms only 9% of all graphics solutions, with an average score of 1,482. The combination rank reflects the weaker component's limitation, as the GPU becomes the restricting factor in every recorded test scenario.

The ranking gap is substantial. A system in the middle of the database would rank near 1,854, while this combo sits at 3,294. The data indicates that pairing a top-tier CPU with an entry-level integrated GPU produces a system that struggles with modern multiplayer titles, even at lower resolutions and settings.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals in the database are close in average benchmark score. The Intel Core Ultra 9 285K scores 83,807, a 0.2% delta from the 290K Plus. The AMD EPYC 4584PX scores 83,090, a 1.1% difference. The AMD EPYC 9135 scores 82,980, a 1.2% difference. The AMD EPYC 7F72 scores 85,072, which is 1.3% higher. Any of these processors would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Fivem, meaning the frame rate would remain unchanged if paired with the same Arc B390 GPU.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals are dramatically slower in relative terms. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX scores 1,463, which is 1.3% below the Arc B390. The NVIDIA GeForce 800M scores 1,460, a 1.5% deficit. The GeForce GT 625 OEM scores 1,446, a 2.5% gap. The GeForce GT 710 scores 1,443, a 2.7% difference. These GPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Fivem, all hovering within a few percentage points of the Arc B390's performance.

The data suggests that swapping the CPU for any of its nearest rivals would have no measurable impact on Fivem performance, since the GPU is the limiting factor. Conversely, swapping the GPU for any of its nearest rivals would also produce negligible changes, since they all perform within 3% of each other.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the system records its lowest performance. Ultra settings average 16 FPS. High settings improve to 20 FPS. Medium settings average 25 FPS, with a minimum of 22 and a maximum of 29 FPS. Low settings produce the best 4K result at 32 FPS. All values fall far below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates climb but remain insufficient. Ultra settings average 29 FPS. High settings reach 37 FPS. Medium settings average 46 FPS, with a range of 39 to 53 FPS. Low settings nearly hit the target at 58 FPS, but still miss the 60 FPS mark.

At 1920x1080, the system becomes playable at lower presets. Ultra settings average 43 FPS. High settings reach 56 FPS, still below the threshold. Medium settings average 70 FPS, with a minimum of 59 and a maximum of 80 FPS, clearing the 60 FPS bar. Low settings deliver the best result at 88 FPS.

The pattern across resolutions is consistent: each settings tier at 1080p outperforms the corresponding tier at 1440p by approximately 10 to 15 FPS, and the 1440p results outperform 4K by a similar margin. The scaling shows a predictable resolution penalty, but the GPU's absolute performance ceiling limits the maximum achievable frame rate.

The Verdict

The data indicates that this system can run Fivem, but only at 1920x1080 with Low or Medium settings. The verdict by resolution confirms: 3840x2160 has no playable settings, 2560x1440 has no playable settings, and 1920x1080 supports Low and Medium presets.

At 1080p Medium, the system averages 70 FPS, which provides a playable experience with a small buffer above the 60 FPS threshold. The recorded minimum of 59 FPS shows occasional dips below target, but the average remains acceptable. For users who prefer higher frame rates, Low settings at 1080p deliver 88 FPS on average.

The 1440p results are frustratingly close. Low settings produce 58 FPS, just 2 FPS short of playable. A small settings tweak or a slightly less demanding game area might push it over the line, but the recorded data classifies this resolution as unplayable. The 4K results are decisively unplayable, with no preset exceeding 32 FPS.

The core issue is the GPU. The Intel Core Ultra 9 290K Plus has ample headroom, as evidenced by its 96th percentile CPU ranking and 51,731 Cinebench R23 multi-core score. The Arc B390, however, ranks in the 9th percentile and produces frame rates comparable to its nearest rivals, all of which are legacy NVIDIA parts from over a decade ago. This system is best suited for 1080p gaming at moderate settings, where the CPU's strength can partially compensate for the GPU's limitations. For higher resolutions, the data shows this configuration is not viable for Fivem.