Fivem

Fivem is a demanding multiplayer sandbox, and this particular pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D and Intel Arc B390 produces a specific, often challenging, performance profile. The data shows a system that can handle 1080p gaming but struggles significantly as resolution increases, revealing a clear bottleneck that users should understand before committing to this hardware.

Resolution Scaling

The measured frame rates across the three tested resolutions paint a stark picture of how this combo scales. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system achieves an average of 88 FPS, which is the peak performance observed in the entire dataset. Dropping to High settings at the same resolution reduces the average to 56 FPS, a significant 36% decrease that indicates the GPU is already being pushed harder by the increased visual workload.

Moving to 2560x1440 shows a predictable decline. The Low preset yields an average of 58 FPS, which is a substantial 34% drop from the 1080p Low result. At High settings, the average falls to 37 FPS. This pattern suggests that while the processor has enough headroom to drive frames at 1080p, the graphics solution begins to struggle as pixel count increases.

The most dramatic shift occurs at 3840x2160. Here, the Low preset manages only 32 FPS, and the High preset drops to a nearly unplayable 20 FPS average. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is brutal: a 45% reduction in performance from the 1440p Low score to the 4K Low score. This severe drop-off is a clear indicator that the Intel Arc B390 is the limiting component at higher resolutions. Its performance collapses when tasked with rendering four times the pixels of 1080p, and no amount of CPU headroom can compensate for this graphics bottleneck.

The data reveals a system that is fundamentally a 1080p performer. The gap between 1080p and 1440p is noticeable but manageable at lower presets, while the jump to 4K results in a performance cliff. This indicates that users seeking smooth gameplay at 1440p or 4K will need to make significant compromises, likely sticking to the Low preset at 1440p for a playable experience, while 4K should be considered off-limits for anything beyond basic testing.

How This Combo Ranks

In the grand scheme of tested hardware combinations for Fivem, this pairing sits near the bottom. The comboRankInGame field places this system at rank 2656 out of 3005 tested combos. This places it in the 12th percentile of all configurations tested, meaning that roughly 88% of other CPU-GPU pairings deliver better performance in this specific game.

This low ranking is not surprising given the individual components' benchmark standings. While the Ryzen 5 5500X3D performs admirably as a processor, ranking in the 85th percentile among all CPUs, the Intel Arc B390 is a severe drag on the system. The GPU's percentileVsAllGpus is a mere 9, indicating that it performs better than only 9% of all tested graphics cards. This massive disparity between the CPU's capability and the GPU's weakness creates an imbalanced system that cannot effectively utilize the processor's strength in a graphics-intensive title like Fivem.

The system is effectively held back by its graphics solution. A more balanced pairing would place the CPU with a significantly more powerful GPU to achieve a higher combo rank. As it stands, the data suggests that this combination is heavily constrained by the GPU, resulting in a system that is outclassed by the vast majority of alternatives in the benchmark database, despite having a capable processor at its core.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B390 is an integrated graphics processor based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, built on Intel's 3 nm process. Its performance characteristics are modest, to say the least. The GPU's average benchmark score is 1482, and its nearest rivals in the database are the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX and GeForce 800M, with scores of 1463 and 1460 respectively. The deltaPct values show the B390 is only 1.3% and 1.5% ahead of these older, entry-level discrete parts, which contextualizes its performance tier as being extremely low.

Clock speeds are listed with a base of 300 MHz and a boost of 2500 MHz. While the boost clock is relatively high, the architecture's overall throughput is limited by its 1536 shading units and 24 ROPs. The pixel rate is rated at 60.00 GPixel/s and the texture rate at 120.0 GTexel/s. These specifications, combined with a memory interface that is "System Shared" and bandwidth that is "System Dependent," mean the GPU relies entirely on the system's DDR4 memory, which is a significant disadvantage for gaming workloads.

In Fivem, the GPU's limitations are the primary reason for the low frame rates at higher resolutions. The measured FPS data shows a direct correlation between the GPU's workload and the frame rate collapse. At 1080p Low, the system hits 88 FPS, but this drops to 32 FPS at 4K Low. This 64% performance reduction is a direct consequence of the GPU being unable to handle the fill rate and memory bandwidth demands of 4K rendering. The VRAM situation, being system-shared, further exacerbates the issue, as the GPU must compete with the CPU for memory bandwidth, a scenario that is particularly detrimental in a complex multiplayer environment like Fivem.

FAQ

Q: What is the best average frame rate this combo can achieve in Fivem?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 88, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with the Low settings preset.

Q: Is this system capable of 4K gaming in Fivem?

A: The data indicates no. At 3840x2160, the best average frame rate is 32 FPS on Low settings, and it drops to 20 FPS on High and 16 FPS on Ultra, all of which are below playable thresholds.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B390 compare to its nearest rivals in the benchmark database?

A: The Arc B390 has an average benchmark score of 1482. It is 1.3% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX, 1.5% ahead of the GeForce 800M, 2.5% ahead of the GT 625 OEM, and 2.7% ahead of the GT 710.

Q: What is the performance gap between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves an average of 88 FPS, while the Ultra preset achieves an average of 43 FPS. This represents a 51% reduction in performance when moving to the highest settings.

Q: Given the CPU's strong benchmark score, why is the overall combo rank so low?

A: The CPU ranks in the 85th percentile among all processors, but the GPU ranks in only the 9th percentile. The combo rank of 2656 out of 3005 reflects the system's overall gaming performance, which is severely bottlenecked by the weak integrated graphics solution.

Q: What are the minimum and maximum FPS recorded for the Medium preset at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the system recorded a minimum FPS of 39 and a maximum FPS of 53, with an average of 46 FPS.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Vermeer. It operates with a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz. A key feature is its large 96 MB shared L3 cache, which is designed to improve gaming performance. The processor's benchmarks are solid, with an average benchmark score of 37018, placing it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F, which it matches with a 0.2% deltaPct, and the Intel Core Ultra 5 225, also with a 0.2% deltaPct.

In the context of Fivem, the CPU's role is to handle game logic, physics, and the complex calculations required for a multiplayer environment with many entities. The data shows that the CPU has ample headroom. At 1080p Low, where the GPU is least stressed, the system reaches 88 FPS. This suggests the CPU is capable of feeding frames at a high rate. However, the GPU's inability to keep up at higher resolutions means the CPU's potential is largely untapped in this configuration.

The large L3 cache and high single-thread performance, evidenced by a Passmark single-thread score of 2941, should be beneficial for Fivem's engine. However, these advantages are negated by the graphics bottleneck. The benchmark results indicate that the processor is not the limiting factor in this system. The performance ceiling is consistently set by the Intel Arc B390. The CPU's strong benchmark scores, including a Passmark multithread score of 20363 and a floating-point math score of 34511, show a processor that is more than capable of handling the game's CPU-side demands, but it is starved of work by the weak GPU.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides a clear guide for optimizing the experience with this hardware. The primary goal for any user should be to prioritize frame rate, as the GPU's limitations are severe. At 1920x1080, the Low preset is the only setting that provides a consistently smooth experience, with an average of 88 FPS. The Medium preset, at 70 FPS average, is also playable and offers a visual improvement, with a minimum FPS of 59 ensuring it stays above the 60 FPS threshold in the measured sample. High settings at 56 FPS average are borderline, while Ultra at 43 FPS should be avoided for any serious gameplay.

For users with a 2560x1440 monitor, the options are more constrained. The Low preset, with an average of 58 FPS, is the only viable choice for smooth gameplay. The Medium preset drops to 46 FPS average with a minimum of 39 FPS, which may be acceptable for less demanding users but is not ideal. High and Ultra presets at 37 and 29 FPS respectively are not recommended for a playable experience.

At 3840x2160, the data shows that no settings preset provides a playable experience. The highest average is 32 FPS on Low, which is below the threshold for smooth gameplay. The Ultra preset at 16 FPS is a slide show. Therefore, 4K resolution should be considered unsupported for this combination in Fivem.

The optimal strategy is to run the game at 1920x1080. For the best balance of visual quality and performance, the Medium preset is the recommended choice, as it delivers an average of 70 FPS and stays above 59 FPS in the minimum readings. If maximum frame rate is the priority, the Low preset at 88 FPS is the clear winner. Users should avoid High and Ultra presets at 1080p, and any preset above Low at 1440p, to maintain a fluid experience in this multiplayer title.