Fivem

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for FiveM with the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and Intel Arc B370 shows a steep performance decline as resolution increases. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo averages 50 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 at the same settings drops the average to 33 FPS, a reduction of 17 FPS. At 3840x2160, the average falls further to 18 FPS. This scaling pattern indicates that the graphics subsystem is the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions, as the frame rate nearly halves from 1080p to 4K.

Looking at Low settings, the trend is more pronounced. The 1080p Low preset delivers 80 FPS, while 1440p Low drops to 53 FPS, and 4K Low manages only 29 FPS. The delta between 1080p and 1440p is 27 FPS, and between 1440p and 4K it is 24 FPS. This consistent drop across each resolution step suggests that the Intel Arc B370's rendering capacity is being saturated as pixel count increases, regardless of the quality preset chosen.

The Medium settings row provides the only complete min/max data in the measured set. At 1080p Medium, the average is 63 FPS with a range from 54 to 72 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 41 FPS with a range from 35 to 48 FPS. At 4K Medium, the average falls to 23 FPS with a range from 20 to 26 FPS. The narrow ranges at each resolution indicate relatively stable frame delivery, but the average drops of 22 FPS and 18 FPS between successive resolution steps highlight the GPU's inability to maintain performance as the workload grows.

Ultra settings paint the most constrained picture. At 1080p Ultra, the average is 39 FPS. At 1440p Ultra, it drops to 26 FPS. At 4K Ultra, the average collapses to 14 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 4K at Ultra represents a 64% reduction in average frame rate, which is a sharper decline than what is observed at Low or Medium settings. This suggests that the combination of high pixel count and intensive visual effects places an outsized burden on the Arc B370's limited compute resources.

The data shows that this combo is only viable for smooth gameplay at 1080p, and even then, only at Low or Medium presets. At 1440p, the frame rates hover in the 26-53 FPS range depending on settings, which is marginal for fast-paced multiplayer action. At 4K, every settings preset produces averages below 30 FPS, indicating that this resolution is not playable with this hardware configuration. The limiting component is clearly the GPU, as the CPU's role becomes less relevant as resolution increases and the rendering pipeline becomes the bottleneck.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is an integrated graphics solution based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, built on Intel's 3 nm process. Its base clock is 300 MHz with a boost clock of 2400 MHz, and it features 1280 shading units, 40 texture mapping units, and 20 raster output units. The GPU also includes 10 ray tracing cores. The memory configuration is entirely system-shared, with the bus width and bandwidth both listed as system-dependent, meaning the GPU relies on the host system's DDR4 memory rather than dedicated VRAM.

The GPU's compute throughput is rated at 6.144 TFLOPS for FP32 operations and 12.29 TFLOPS for FP16 operations. Its pixel rate is 48.00 GPixel/s, and its texture rate is 96.00 GTexel/s. These figures place the Arc B370 in a very low performance tier, as indicated by its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1184. This score places the GPU at the 5th percentile of all GPUs in the benchmark database, meaning it outperforms only a small fraction of the tested graphics cards.

The nearest rivals in the GPU benchmark data are all older, low-end parts. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 scores 1186, which is 0.2% higher than the Arc B370. The ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1190, 0.5% higher. The AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1192, 0.7% higher. The AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1168, which is 1.4% lower. These deltas are all within 1.5% of the Arc B370's score, indicating that the Intel GPU is performance-equivalent to a range of legacy discrete and integrated parts from over a decade ago.

In FiveM specifically, the GPU's limited rendering capacity is evident across all measured settings. The 4K Ultra result of 14 FPS average is particularly telling, as it demonstrates that the GPU cannot handle the combined load of high resolution and maximum visual quality. The system-shared memory architecture means that the GPU competes with the CPU for memory bandwidth, which likely compounds the performance issues at higher resolutions where memory access patterns become more demanding.

The boost clock of 2400 MHz is relatively high for an integrated part, but the low shading unit count and the modest 6.144 TFLOPS FP32 throughput cap the GPU's real-world gaming performance. The 20 ROPs also limit pixel fill rate, which is critical for high-resolution rendering. This explains why the frame rate drops so steeply as resolution increases, as the ROP count and memory bandwidth become increasingly insufficient for the pixel workload.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, manufactured on TSMC's 7 nm process. It has a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. The CPU features a 16 MB L3 cache, with 64 KB L1 and 512 KB L2 per core. It supports dual-channel DDR4 memory with a theoretical bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The processor uses the AMD Socket AM4 interface and has a 65 W TDP.

In synthetic benchmarks, the Ryzen 5 5500 shows strong multi-threaded performance for its class. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 16429, while the single-core score is 2319. The Geekbench multi-core score is 7976, and the single-core score is 1730. The PassMark multi-thread score is 19330, with a single-thread score of 3058. These results place the CPU at the 73rd percentile of all tested processors, indicating it outperforms a majority of CPUs in the database.

The nearest CPU rivals in the benchmark data are closely matched. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 scores 19617, which is 0.1% lower than the Ryzen 5 5500's average benchmark score of 19593. The Intel Core i5-12500 scores 19668, 0.4% lower. The Intel Core i7-10700F scores 19499, 0.5% higher. The Intel Core i5-11600KF scores 19723, 0.7% lower. All four rivals are within 0.7% of the Ryzen 5 5500's average score, confirming that the CPU sits in a tightly contested performance band.

In FiveM, the CPU's role is secondary to the GPU in most configurations, but it becomes more relevant at lower resolutions and settings. At 1080p Low, where the GPU is less stressed, the combo achieves 80 FPS average, suggesting that the CPU can feed the GPU adequately at this setting. The 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient for FiveM's multiplayer workloads, which often involve many simultaneous entities and scripts.

The CPU's boost clock of 4.20 GHz provides reasonable single-thread performance, as evidenced by the Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2319. This is important for FiveM, which has a strong single-thread dependency in its simulation logic. The 16 MB L3 cache is also beneficial for keeping frequently accessed game data close to the cores. However, the CPU's performance is not the primary constraint in this combo, as the GPU's low throughput dominates the frame rate outcomes across all measured settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and Intel Arc B370 ranks 2762 out of 3005 tested combos in FiveM. This places the combo in the bottom 8% of all configurations tested for this game. The rank reflects the severe GPU bottleneck and the overall low performance ceiling of the integrated graphics solution.

The percentile data for the individual components highlights the mismatch. The CPU sits at the 73rd percentile of all processors, meaning it is a solid mid-range part. The GPU, however, sits at the 5th percentile of all graphics cards, meaning it is one of the weakest parts in the database. When a high-percentile CPU is paired with a very low-percentile GPU, the result is a combo that performs poorly in GPU-bound scenarios like FiveM at higher resolutions.

The combo's rank of 2762 out of 3005 means that 243 combos perform worse, while 2761 perform better. This is a starkly low ranking, but it is consistent with the measured FPS data, which shows playable frame rates only at 1080p Low and Medium presets. The gap between the CPU's capability and the GPU's output is the defining characteristic of this configuration.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured results are as follows. Low settings produce an average of 80 FPS. Medium settings produce an average of 63 FPS, with a minimum of 54 and a maximum of 72. High settings produce an average of 50 FPS. Ultra settings produce an average of 39 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 41 FPS, which shows that the GPU has some headroom at 1080p to accommodate higher quality presets, but the Ultra preset still falls below the 40 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440, the results are significantly lower. Low settings produce an average of 53 FPS. Medium settings produce an average of 41 FPS, with a minimum of 35 and a maximum of 48. High settings produce an average of 33 FPS. Ultra settings produce an average of 26 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 27 FPS, which is narrower than at 1080p, indicating that the GPU is becoming the limiting factor at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the results are uniformly low. Low settings produce an average of 29 FPS. Medium settings produce an average of 23 FPS, with a minimum of 20 and a maximum of 26. High settings produce an average of 18 FPS. Ultra settings produce an average of 14 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 15 FPS, which is the narrowest of all three resolutions. None of the 4K presets achieve an average of 30 FPS, making this resolution unplayable for smooth multiplayer interaction.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in FiveM?

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 is the only resolution where the combo achieves playable frame rates across multiple presets, with averages ranging from 39 FPS at Ultra to 80 FPS at Low.

Q: How does the Arc B370 compare to its nearest rivals in GPU benchmarks?

A: The Arc B370 scores 1184 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. Its closest rival, the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, scores 1186, which is 0.2% higher. The ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1190, 0.5% higher, and the AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1192, 0.7% higher.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in this configuration?

A: The GPU is the clear bottleneck. The CPU sits at the 73rd percentile of all processors, while the GPU sits at the 5th percentile. The frame rate drops of 27-32 FPS from 1080p to 4K at each settings level indicate that the GPU's rendering capacity is the limiting factor.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested configurations in FiveM?

A: The combo ranks 2762 out of 3005 tested combos in FiveM, placing it in the bottom 8% of all configurations tested for this game.

Q: Can this combo run FiveM at 1440p?

A: At 1440p, the average frame rates range from 26 FPS at Ultra to 53 FPS at Low. Only the Low preset approaches a playable level, while Medium and High are marginal, and Ultra falls below 30 FPS.

Q: What is the CPU's average benchmark score and how does it compare to rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 5500 has an average benchmark score of 19593. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 scores 19617, which is 0.1% lower, and the Intel Core i5-12500 scores 19668, which is 0.4% lower.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the only settings that provide a consistently smooth experience are at 1920x1080 with Low or Medium presets. The Low preset delivers an average of 80 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS target for most multiplayer games. The Medium preset delivers an average of 63 FPS, with a minimum of 54 FPS, which is still acceptable for casual play but may dip below 60 FPS during intense action scenes.

At 1920x1080, the High preset averages 50 FPS, which is playable but not smooth, and the Ultra preset averages 39 FPS, which is below the 40 FPS threshold that many players find acceptable. Given that FiveM is a multiplayer game where fast reactions matter, the Medium preset at 1080p appears to be the best balance of visual quality and performance, offering a 63 FPS average while maintaining a minimum of 54 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 53 FPS, which is the only 1440p setting that approaches playable territory. The Medium preset at 1440p averages 41 FPS, which is marginal, and High and Ultra drop to 33 and 26 FPS respectively. For players who prioritize resolution over quality, 1440p Low is the only reasonable choice, but the frame rate is still below the 60 FPS ideal.

At 3840x2160, no preset achieves an average above 29 FPS, making 4K entirely unsuitable for this combo in FiveM. The data indicates that the best experience is achieved at 1080p Medium, which provides a 63 FPS average with a minimum of 54 FPS, or at 1080p Low, which provides an 80 FPS average. For players who want the smoothest possible experience, the Low preset at 1080p is the safest choice, while the Medium preset offers a compromise between visual fidelity and frame rate consistency.