Fivem

Fivem on the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER pairing is a study in compromise. The data shows a system that can deliver smooth, high-refresh gameplay at 1080p, but quickly runs out of headroom as resolution climbs. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS across settings and resolutions, contextualizes the component roles, and answers the most pressing questions about this configuration.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data across all resolutions points to a clear hierarchy of playable presets. At 1920x1080, the Medium preset delivers an average of 97 FPS, with a minimum of 82 FPS and a maximum of 111 FPS. This is the sweet spot for this combination, offering a substantial frame rate cushion that keeps gameplay fluid even in demanding scenes typical of a multiplayer environment. The Low preset pushes the average to 123 FPS, which is ideal for competitive play where maximum frame rates matter more than visual fidelity, but the jump from Medium to Low only yields a 26 FPS gain while noticeably reducing visual quality.

At 1080p High, the average drops to 77 FPS, which is still playable but leaves less margin for error during intense moments. The Ultra preset at 1080p is the hardest sell, with an average of exactly 60 FPS. While this is technically playable, the data suggests that the GPU is working at its limit, and any inconsistency in the game world could push it below the 60 FPS threshold. For the best balance of visual quality and performance, Medium at 1080p is the recommended starting point, with the option to drop to Low for a more significant performance buffer.

Stepping up to 2560x1440, the picture changes. The Low preset here averages 81 FPS, which is a solid experience. The Medium preset at 1440p averages 64 FPS (with a min of 54 FPS and max of 73 FPS), which is the most balanced choice for this resolution. It provides a decent margin above the 60 FPS target for most of the time, though the minimum frame rate of 54 FPS indicates occasional dips. The High preset at 1440p drops to a 51 FPS average, which is a noticeable compromise, and Ultra plummets to a 40 FPS average, which is not recommended for a smooth experience.

At 4K (3840x2160), the data shows this combo is simply not built for high-fidelity gaming. The Low preset is the only one that approaches playability, with a 45 FPS average. The Medium preset averages 35 FPS (min 30, max 41), which is a borderline experience. High (28 FPS) and Ultra (22 FPS) are effectively unplayable for most users. For 4K, the only viable setting is Low, and even then, users should expect a sub-60 FPS experience.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is the primary determinant of performance in this pairing. With its 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, the data implies that the memory capacity is a significant limiting factor, particularly at higher resolutions and settings. The GPU's benchmark scores, such as a Passmark G3D score of 12699, place it in the 53rd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals, according to the data, include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile (0.4% faster) and the AMD Radeon RX 580 (0.4% faster), which gives a clear picture of its performance class.

The clock speeds, with a base of 1530 MHz and a boost of 1785 MHz, are moderate. The memory clock of 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective) provides a bandwidth of 336.0 GB/s. This bandwidth is sufficient for 1080p gaming but becomes a bottleneck at higher resolutions. The GPU's FP32 performance of 5.027 TFLOPS is modest by modern standards.

The correlation between the GPU's capabilities and the measured FPS is clear. At 1080p, the GPU can often feed frames fast enough to keep the CPU from being the primary bottleneck, resulting in high averages. However, as the resolution increases, the pixel fill rate and memory bandwidth requirements grow. The data shows a sharp drop in performance from 1080p to 1440p and an even steeper drop to 4K. This pattern indicates that the GTX 1660 SUPER's compute and memory resources are being saturated, and it is the component holding back the system's overall gaming potential in Fivem. The GPU's Passmark DirectX 12 score of 50 and DirectX 11 score of 104 suggest it is more efficient in older APIs, which aligns with the game's engine characteristics.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to use with this CPU and GPU combo for Fivem?

A: Based on the measured data, 1920x1080 is the optimal resolution. It is the only resolution where the system can consistently achieve high frame rates (above 90 FPS average) with the Medium preset, allowing for a smooth and responsive experience.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Fivem?

A: The data indicates that 4K is not a viable option for a good experience. The highest average FPS at 3840x2160 is 45 FPS on the Low preset. All other settings (Medium, High, Ultra) produce averages below 36 FPS, which is not suitable for a fluid multiplayer game.

Q: How much of a performance difference is there between the Low and Ultra presets at 1440p?

A: The difference is substantial. The Low preset at 2560x1440 yields an average of 81 FPS, while the Ultra preset produces an average of 40 FPS. This is a 41 FPS difference, or roughly a 50% reduction in frame rate, showing the significant cost of high visual settings at this resolution.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 7400F or the GTX 1660 SUPER the limiting factor in this build?

A: The data strongly suggests the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions. While the CPU has strong multi-threaded performance (Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21765), the FPS drops dramatically as resolution increases from 1080p to 4K, which is a classic sign of GPU saturation. At 1080p, the CPU can likely keep up, but the GPU's limits are quickly reached.

Q: What is the expected frame rate range for the Medium preset at 1080p?

A: The measured data shows an average of 97 FPS, with a minimum of 82 FPS and a maximum of 111 FPS. This provides a good target for users to expect.

Q: How does the GTX 1660 SUPER compare to its closest rivals in terms of average benchmark score?

A: According to the benchmark data, the GTX 1660 SUPER has an average score of 12986. Its closest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile, has a score of 12940, making it 0.4% slower. The AMD Radeon RX 580 is also 0.4% slower with a score of 12928.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The data provides a comprehensive look at performance across three resolutions and four settings presets.

At 1920x1080, the system shows its best performance. The Low preset achieves an average of 123 FPS. The Medium preset is the most balanced, with an average of 97 FPS, a minimum of 82 FPS, and a maximum of 111 FPS. The High preset averages 77 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages exactly 60 FPS. This shows a clear scaling pattern where each step up in settings costs a significant number of frames.

At 2560x1440, the performance drops considerably. The Low preset averages 81 FPS. The Medium preset averages 64 FPS, with a minimum of 54 FPS and a maximum of 73 FPS. The High preset averages 51 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 40 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 41 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles. The Low preset is the best performer, with an average of 45 FPS. The Medium preset averages 35 FPS (min 30, max 41). The High preset averages 28 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 22 FPS. The 4K data shows that even the lowest settings cannot achieve a stable 60 FPS experience.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER ranks 2569 out of 3005 tested combos for Fivem. This places it in the lower 15% of all tested systems, indicating that it is a lower-mid-range performer for this specific game. The rank of 2569 out of 3005 suggests that a significant majority of other tested hardware pairings can achieve higher frame rates.

This ranking is a direct result of the GPU's limitations, as the CPU is a much more capable component. The system's overall position is dragged down by the GTX 1660 SUPER's inability to handle high resolutions and settings. For a user looking to play Fivem, this combo will work, but it will not provide a top-tier experience. The data shows that to improve this rank, the GPU would need to be upgraded, as the CPU's performance is not the primary bottleneck in most scenarios.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Raphael. It has a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. Its benchmark scores are strong, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21765 and a single-core score of 3072. It sits in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, and its average benchmark score of 32750 is nearly identical to its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-14600T, which is only 0.1% faster.

In the context of Fivem, the CPU's role is to process game logic, physics, and the many entities in a multiplayer server. The data shows that while the CPU is powerful, its impact on the measured FPS is secondary to the GPU. The frame rate drops from 1080p to 4K are far too steep to be caused by a CPU bottleneck. Instead, the CPU is likely able to keep up with the GPU's output at 1080p, but at higher resolutions, the GPU is starved for pixel-pushing power.

The CPU's 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 6 cores are beneficial for a game like Fivem, which can be sensitive to single-thread performance in certain scenarios. The single-core score of 3072 in Cinebench R23 is robust, suggesting that the CPU can handle the primary game thread without issue. The data implies that the CPU has ample headroom left on the table, and its performance is not the limiting factor in most of the measured scenarios.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear and predictable scaling pattern as resolution increases. From 1920x1080 to 2560x1440, the average FPS drops by roughly 30-35% across all settings. For example, at Medium settings, the frame rate drops from 97 FPS at 1080p to 64 FPS at 1440p, a 33 FPS reduction.

The scaling from 1440p to 4K is even more drastic. At Medium settings, the frame rate drops from 64 FPS at 1440p to 35 FPS at 4K, a 45% reduction. This non-linear scaling is a classic indicator of a GPU bottleneck. As the resolution increases, the number of pixels the GPU must render grows exponentially. The GTX 1660 SUPER, with its 5.027 TFLOPS of FP32 power and 336.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth, simply does not have the resources to handle the increased workload at 4K.

This data implies that the system is heavily GPU-limited at 1440p and 4K. The CPU's performance remains constant, but the GPU's inability to process frames fast enough becomes the dominant factor. The large drop between 1440p and 4K, especially when compared to the drop between 1080p and 1440p, highlights the GPU's memory bandwidth and compute limits. The system is best utilized at 1080p, where the GPU's capabilities are more evenly matched with the CPU's output, allowing for a better balance and higher overall frame rates.