Fivem

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Fivem with the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and AMD Radeon RX 580 reveals a steep performance curve as resolution increases. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo averages 85 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 at the same Low preset drops the average to 56 FPS, a reduction of 29 FPS. At 3840x2160, the Low preset yields just 31 FPS. This progression shows that the system loses roughly 54 FPS from 1080p to 4K at the lowest settings, indicating that the rendering load scales heavily with pixel count.

The pattern is consistent across all settings. On Medium, the average FPS goes from 67 at 1080p to 44 at 1440p, then down to 25 at 4K. For High, the numbers are 54, 35, and 20 respectively. Ultra follows the same trajectory: 42 at 1080p, 27 at 1440p, and 15 at 4K. The drop from 1440p to 4K is proportionally larger than the drop from 1080p to 1440p. For instance, on High settings, the move from 1080p to 1440p costs 19 FPS, while the move from 1440p to 4K costs another 15 FPS. This suggests that at 4K, the GPU is reaching its limits, as the pixel throughput requirement quadruples from 1080p.

The data indicates that this combination is increasingly GPU-bound at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the frame rates are high enough that the CPU's role is more pronounced, but as resolution climbs, the RX 580's rendering capacity becomes the primary constraint. The 4K results, with averages as low as 15 FPS on Ultra, are not playable for smooth multiplayer interaction. The 1440p results are borderline, with Low at 56 FPS being the only setting that clears a 60 FPS threshold. The scaling behavior shows a classic pattern where the graphics card's fill rate and memory bandwidth dictate performance at higher pixel counts.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 brings 6 cores and 12 threads to this configuration, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. Benchmark data shows this CPU has a single-thread score of 696 in 3dMark and 2124 in Cinebench R23 single-core. Multi-threaded performance is stronger, with Cinebench R23 multi-core scoring 15045 and Passmark multi-thread at 17700. This places the CPU in the 71st percentile among all CPUs, indicating it is above average for general processing tasks.

In Fivem, a multiplayer modification platform, the CPU's role is often tied to game logic, entity management, and script processing for multiple players. The measured FPS at 1080p Low reaches 85 FPS, which suggests the CPU can feed the GPU adequately at lower resolutions. However, the gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is substantial: 85 FPS versus 42 FPS. This 43 FPS difference primarily reflects the GPU's workload, but it also shows that the CPU is not the sole bottleneck at 1080p, as even the lowest settings do not push frame rates to the CPU's theoretical maximum.

The Ryzen 5 3600's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-1260P, which has a similar average benchmark score (17007 vs 17035, a 0.2% difference). The Intel Core i5-11400 scores 17067, also within 0.2%. This indicates that the CPU's computational performance is competitive with those parts, though their specific gaming behavior may vary. For Fivem, the data shows that the CPU's 12 threads and 32 MB of shared L3 cache provide sufficient headroom for the game's multi-player workloads, as evidenced by the fact that at 1080p Low, the frame rate is more than double the 4K Ultra result.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 580 is a Polaris 20 chip built on a 14 nm process, with 2304 shading units and 32 ROPs. Its base clock is 1257 MHz, boosting to 1340 MHz, and it has 8 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 256.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU's compute capability is 6.175 TFLOPS for FP32, and it supports DirectX 12 (12_0) and Vulkan 1.3. The GPU's average benchmark score of 12928 places it in the 53rd percentile among all GPUs, which is mid-pack.

In Fivem, the GPU's VRAM capacity and bandwidth are critical. The 8 GB frame buffer is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p textures, but at 4K, the memory pressure may increase. The measured FPS at 4K Ultra is 15 FPS, which is a clear sign that the GPU is overwhelmed by the pixel count and detail settings. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 16 FPS (31 vs 15), showing that the GPU's fill rate is the limiting factor.

The RX 580's nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER (avg score 12986, a 0.4% difference) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile (avg score 12940, a 0.1% difference). These comparisons suggest that the RX 580's raw compute is similar to those cards, though the GTX 1660 SUPER may have different efficiency characteristics. For Fivem, the data indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at 1440p and above, as frame rates drop sharply when resolution increases. At 1080p, the GPU can deliver 85 FPS on Low, which is a playable result for most users.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1920x1080, the Low preset yields an average of 85 FPS, which is the highest measured result. Medium produces 67 FPS, High produces 54 FPS, and Ultra drops to 42 FPS. For a smooth multiplayer experience, the Low preset is the safest choice, as it provides a comfortable margin above 60 FPS. Medium is also viable at 67 FPS, offering better visual quality while staying above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 56 FPS, which is slightly below 60 FPS but still playable in many scenarios. Medium drops to 44 FPS, and High to 35 FPS. Ultra is not recommended at this resolution, as it averages only 27 FPS. For 1440p users, Low is the only setting that approaches playable frame rates, and even then, users may experience dips in demanding multiplayer scenes.

At 3840x2160, none of the settings deliver playable frame rates. The Low preset averages 31 FPS, Medium 25 FPS, High 20 FPS, and Ultra 15 FPS. These results indicate that 4K is not a viable option for this hardware combo in Fivem. The data suggests that the best experience is at 1080p with Low or Medium settings, where the frame rate is high enough to handle the game's multiplayer dynamics. The measured min FPS at 1080p Medium is 57, with a max of 77, showing that even the dips stay above 55 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and AMD Radeon RX 580 ranks 3367 out of 3707 tested combos in Fivem. This places it in the lower portion of the database, at roughly the 9th percentile of all tested combinations. This low rank reflects the fact that Fivem is a demanding game for this hardware, particularly at higher resolutions. The measured data shows that the combo struggles to maintain high frame rates, especially when compared to more modern or higher-end configurations.

The CPU's percentile rank of 71 suggests that the processor is not the primary reason for the low combo rank. Similarly, the GPU's percentile rank of 53 is mid-pack, but the combination's performance in Fivem is worse than those individual scores might suggest. This indicates that the game's specific requirements—likely a mix of CPU-bound multiplayer logic and GPU-bound rendering—create a scenario where both components are stressed simultaneously, leading to the subpar overall ranking menus. The rank of 3367 out of 3707 means that 340 other combinations perform worse, but the vast majority of tested combos deliver better FPS in Fivem. For users with this hardware, the data indicates that lower resolutions and settings are essential to achieve acceptable performance.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves in Fivem?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 85, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: How does the combo perform at 1440p with Medium settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the average FPS is 44, with a minimum of 38 and a maximum of 51.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this hardware?

A: No, the data shows that at 3840x2160, even the Low preset only averages 31 FPS, which is below playable thresholds for a multiplayer game.

Q: What is the CPU's single-thread performance score?

A: The Ryzen 5 3600 scores 696 in 3dMark single-thread and 2124 in Cinebench R23 single-core.

Q: What is the GPU's memory bandwidth?

A: The RX 580 has a memory bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s, with 8 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus.

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

A: The RX 580's average benchmark score is 12928, while the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER scores 12986, a difference of 0.4%.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers four settings presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) across three resolutions. At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 85 FPS with no min or max recorded. Medium averages 67 FPS, with a minimum of 57 and a maximum of 77. High averages 54 FPS, and Ultra averages 42 FPS, with no min or max for either. This resolution shows the widest range between Low and Ultra, a 43 FPS difference.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 56 FPS with no min or max. Medium averages 44 FPS, with a minimum of 38 and a maximum of 51. High averages 35 FPS, and Ultra averages 27 FPS, both without min or max data. The spread from Low to Ultra is 29 FPS, narrower than at 1080p, indicating that the GPU's limits are becoming more apparent.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 31 FPS with no min or max. Medium averages 25 FPS, with a minimum of 21 and a maximum of 28. High averages 20 FPS, and Ultra averages 15 FPS, both without min or max data. The total spread at 4K is only 16 FPS (31 to 15), which shows that the GPU cannot differentiate much between settings at this resolution due to its fill rate limits. The data also shows that the Medium preset at 1080p is the only setting where both min and max FPS values are recorded, providing a range of 57 to 77 FPS. This suggests that the game's performance is relatively stable at this setting, with a 20 FPS variance.