Fivem

This combo, pairing the AMD Ryzen 5 2600 with the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT, lands at rank 1340 out of 1792 tested combinations for Fivem. That places it in the lower-middle portion of the database, meaning it will run the game, but it is far from the top of the leaderboard. The data indicates a system that is capable of handling the multiplayer workload, but one where neither component is a standout performer in this specific title, requiring careful settings management to achieve a smooth experience.

How This Combo Ranks

The rank of 1340 out of 1792 combos (roughly the 25th percentile) tells a clear story: this is a mid-pack setup for Fivem. It is not a weak pairing by any means, but it is also not one that will dominate the frame rate charts. The benchmark results suggest that the system is balanced enough to play the game, but the overall score is dragged down by the CPU's age and the GPU's mid-range positioning. When looking at the individual components, the CPU's percentile vs all CPUs is 77, which is respectable, but the GPU's percentile vs all GPUs is 71. These are close numbers, suggesting a balanced pairing. However, the game itself is demanding on both, and the combined result is a ranking that puts it behind a significant portion of the tested hardware. The data shows that while this combo is not a bottleneck disaster, it is also not a match made for high-refresh-rate competitive play at maximum settings. It sits firmly in the "playable with tweaks" category, where you will need to prioritize your settings to get the most out of the hardware.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT is built on the RDNA 2.0 architecture with a 7 nm process. It features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s. The core clocks are substantial, with a base of 1968 MHz, a game clock of 2359 MHz, and a boost clock of 2589 MHz. This is a solid foundation for 1080p and 1440p gaming. The GPU's FP32 performance is 10.60 TFLOPS, which is a key indicator of its raw compute power. In Fivem, this translates to a clear ability to handle the game's rendering tasks, but the 8 GB VRAM becomes a limiting factor at higher resolutions. The data shows a significant drop in performance when moving from 1440p to 4K, which points directly to the GPU being the primary constraint at that resolution. The benchmark scores for the GPU are also telling. Its Passmark G3D score is 16461, and its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 1804. When compared to its nearest rivals, it is nearly identical to the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti (0.1% delta) and the AMD Radeon R9 M395X (0.4% delta). It is slightly behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 (-0.9% delta). This places it in a specific performance tier that is competitive with older high-end cards but not with modern high-end ones. In this game, the GPU's role is to render the dense multiplayer environments, and while it is capable, its 8 GB frame buffer is a ceiling for high-detail 4K play.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the 2000 series, based on the Zen+ architecture on a 12 nm process. Its base clock is 3.40 GHz with a boost clock of 3.90 GHz. It has a total of 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU's performance in synthetic benchmarks is strong for its generation, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 11186 and a single-core score of 1579. Its Passmark single-thread score is 2239. In the context of Fivem, which is a multiplayer game that often has significant CPU overhead for player synchronization and world simulation, this processor is a critical component. The data suggests that it is not a severe bottleneck at 1080p, where the GPU is likely the limiting factor, but its age becomes more apparent at lower resolutions. The CPU's nearest rivals show it is very closely matched with the Intel Core i5-11600KF ( -0.6% delta) and the Intel Core i7-10700F (0.7% delta), indicating that its multi-threaded performance is still relevant. However, the single-core performance is where it falls behind more modern parts, which can impact games that are not fully multi-threaded. For this game, the 6 cores and 12 threads are adequate, but the 4,800 million transistors on a 213 mm² die are working hard to keep up with the simulation load. The data shows that while the CPU is not the star of the show, it is a competent partner that allows the GPU to do its work without being a massive anchor.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates provide a detailed picture of performance across different settings and resolutions. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers strong results. The Low preset yields an average of 160.1 FPS, which is exceptionally high and indicates that the CPU can feed the GPU well at this resolution. The Medium preset drops to 123.4 FPS, while High produces 102.3 FPS. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, resulting in 75.6 FPS. This shows that at 1080p, the system is well-balanced, with the GPU becoming the primary limiter at higher settings. Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates decrease, but the system remains playable. Low settings produce 103.1 FPS, Medium yields 81.8 FPS, and High manages 64.2 FPS. The Ultra preset falls to 50.8 FPS, which is still smooth enough for most players, but it shows the GPU is working much harder. At 3840x2160, the performance takes a significant hit. Low settings produce 60.9 FPS, which is the only settings level that is truly comfortable at this resolution. Medium drops to 43.9 FPS, High falls to 33.6 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 27.8 FPS. This breakdown clearly demonstrates that the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K, as the frame rates drop steeply regardless of the CPU's capabilities. The specific numbers show that a 1080p Low experience is over 2.3 times faster than a 4K Ultra experience, which highlights the massive performance cost of resolution scaling.

Resolution Scaling

The performance scaling from 1080p to 4K is a clear indicator of where the bottleneck lies. At 1080p Low, the average FPS is 160.1. When moving to 1440p Low, it drops to 103.1 FPS, a decrease of about 36%. Moving to 4K Low results in 60.9 FPS, which is a further 41% drop from 1440p. This pattern is consistent across all settings. For example, on High settings, the FPS goes from 102.3 at 1080p to 64.2 at 1440p to 33.6 at 4K. This steep decline in performance as resolution increases is the classic signature of a GPU-bound scenario. The CPU is not the limiting factor here because the workload on the CPU does not scale linearly with resolution. The data shows that the RX 6600 XT's 8 GB of VRAM and 256.0 GB/s bandwidth are simply not enough to maintain high frame rates at 4K with demanding settings. The 33.6 FPS at 4K High and 27.8 FPS at 4K Ultra are not competitive for a multiplayer game. The scaling suggests that the system is most efficient at 1080p, where the CPU and GPU are better matched, and becomes increasingly GPU-limited as the resolution climbs. This is a crucial point for users with 1440p or 4K monitors, as they will need to make significant compromises in settings to achieve a playable experience.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data points directly to the best settings for this combo. For the smoothest experience, the Low preset at 1920x1080 is the clear winner, delivering 160.1 FPS. This is ideal for competitive play where high refresh rates matter more than visual fidelity. However, if you prefer better visuals, the Medium preset at 1080p is an excellent middle ground, offering 123.4 FPS, which is still very high and will look noticeably better than Low. The High preset at 1080p is also viable at 102.3 FPS, providing a good balance of quality and performance. For 1440p users, the Low preset is the safest bet, with 103.1 FPS, while Medium is still playable at 81.8 FPS. High at 1440p dips to 64.2 FPS, which is acceptable for many, but those with high refresh rate monitors may prefer to stay on Medium. The Ultra preset should be avoided at 1440p, as the 50.8 FPS average is not ideal for a fast-paced multiplayer game. At 4K, the only reasonable option is the Low preset, which hits 60.9 FPS. Any other setting at this resolution will result in a sub-60 FPS experience, which is not recommended. The data suggests that the best experience is achieved by playing at 1080p with Medium or High settings, or at 1440p with Low or Medium settings. This combo is not suited for 4K gaming beyond the absolute lowest presets. The performance curve indicates that the sweet spot is 1080p Medium, which offers a significant frame rate boost over High while maintaining a good visual presentation.