Fivem

Fivem is a multiplayer modification platform that stresses both CPU and GPU heavily, and the combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D produces a distinct performance profile across the tested resolutions. The data reveals a system that is overwhelmingly GPU-bound at lower resolutions, but which also demonstrates the significant overhead that a heavily modded multiplayer environment can place on a six-core processor. The following analysis breaks down the measured FPS data to understand how each component contributes to the final experience.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, running on the AMD Socket AM5 platform. It has a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The processor features 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and a shared 32 MB L3 cache. In synthetic benchmarks, this CPU achieves a strong single-thread score of 3,072 in Cinebench R23, which is critical for the game's primary simulation thread, while its multi-core score of 21,765 in the same test indicates solid overall throughput for background tasks and AI processing.

When looking at the measured FPS data, the impact of the CPU becomes clear at lower resolutions where the GPU is not the bottleneck. At 1080p with Low settings, the system reaches 324 FPS, which is 2.2 times higher than the 4K High result of 93 FPS. This massive scaling factor suggests that at 1080p, the RTX 5090 D is far from being fully utilized, and the Ryzen 5 7400F is the primary limiter. The CPU's 32 MB of L3 cache is a modest amount for a modern gaming processor, and in a multiplayer environment like Fivem, where numerous modded scripts and entity updates are constantly processed, this can lead to frame rate fluctuations in crowded areas. The processor's percentile ranking of 83rd among all CPUs indicates it is a solid mid-to-high range part, but it is not at the very top tier for extreme high-refresh-rate gaming.

Comparing the CPU to its nearest rivals, the data shows it is extremely closely matched with the Intel Core i5-14600T, which has an average score 0.1% higher, and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H, which is 0.2% higher. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 is 0.3% lower in average score. These sub-1% differences mean that in real-world gaming, the Ryzen 5 7400F will perform virtually identically to these alternatives in CPU-bound scenarios. The single-thread performance, measured at 3,689 in Passmark, is the key metric for Fivem's main game thread, and while it is capable of pushing very high frame rates, it does set a ceiling that prevents the RTX 5090 D from reaching its full potential at 1080p.

The 6-core configuration is adequate for modern gaming, but the data suggests that in Fivem, the CPU is not just a supporting player. At 4K Ultra, where the GPU is heavily loaded, the CPU still manages to keep up, but the frame rate of 72 FPS indicates that the combination of CPU and GPU work together to produce this result. The CPU's TDP of 65 W is quite low, which means it will not generate excessive heat, but it also indicates that it is not a high-power, high-core-count part designed for extreme multi-threaded workloads. For Fivem, the key takeaway is that the Ryzen 5 7400F provides excellent single-threaded responsiveness, but its multi-threaded capabilities, while solid, are not the primary driver of the performance seen in this benchmark.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is a flagship-class GPU based on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture, featuring the GB202 chip. It boasts a massive 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, delivering 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth. The GPU has a base clock of 2017 MHz and a boost clock of 2407 MHz. With 21,760 shading units, 170 RT cores, and 680 tensor cores, it is an absolute powerhouse for raw rasterization and compute. Its synthetic benchmark scores are equally impressive, with a Passmark G3D score of 44,065 and a Geekbench Vulkan score of 376,915, placing it in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs.

In the context of Fivem, the GPU's role is primarily to render the game world at high resolutions and with high graphical settings. The data shows that the RTX 5090 D is clearly capable of handling the game's visual load. At 1440p High, the system achieves 167 FPS, which is a very playable frame rate for a multiplayer game. The GPU’s 32 GB of VRAM is far more than Fivem requires, even with high-resolution texture packs, so memory capacity is not a bottleneck in any scenario tested. The 1.79 TB/s memory bandwidth ensures that the GPU can feed its massive number of shaders without stalling.

The most telling data point for the GPU's role is the scaling from 1080p to 4K. At 1080p Low, the GPU is clearly underutilized, with the CPU limiting the system to 324 FPS. As the resolution increases to 4K, the GPU becomes the dominant factor. At 4K Low, the frame rate drops to 147 FPS, which is a 54.6% reduction from the 1080p Low result. This significant drop indicates that the GPU is now the primary bottleneck, and its raw power is what determines the final frame rate. The RTX 5090 D’s FP32 performance of 104.8 TFLOPS allows it to handle the increased pixel count at 4K without collapsing, but the demands of 4K rendering are still substantial.

The nearest rivals to the RTX 5090 D in synthetic benchmarks are somewhat surprising, showing that the GPU's average score is only 1.1% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT and 1.6% lower than the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT. These are mobile-class GPUs, which highlights that the average benchmark score for the RTX 5090 D may be skewed by a wide range of tests, some of which are not gaming-centric. In actual gaming scenarios like Fivem, the RTX 5090 D's dominance is clear from the measured FPS, but the synthetic data suggests that its performance is not as far ahead of the competition as its specifications might imply. The GPU's high memory bandwidth and large VRAM pool, however, ensure that it will not be constrained by memory in any Fivem scenario, making the CPU the more likely source of frame rate limitations.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows distinct scaling patterns across the three resolutions tested. At 1080p, the system is heavily CPU-bound, with all settings producing very high frame rates. The average FPS at 1080p Low is 324, which is the highest recorded in the dataset. Moving to High settings at 1080p reduces the average to 254 FPS, and Ultra drops it further to 197 FPS. This shows that even at 1080p, increasing graphical settings does have an impact, but the system remains fluid. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 127 FPS, a 39.2% reduction, which clearly shows that the GPU is starting to take on more work as settings increase.

At 1440p, the frame rates remain high but begin to show the GPU's increasing load. The Low setting yields 265 FPS, which is still very fast, but the High setting produces 167 FPS, and Ultra drops to 130 FPS. The scaling from 1080p Low to 1440p Low is a 18.2% reduction, which is less than the 54.6% reduction seen when moving from 1080p Low to 4K Low. This suggests that at 1440p, the CPU and GPU are more balanced, with the CPU no longer being the sole limiting factor. The 1440p Medium setting shows a minimum FPS of 178 and a maximum of 240, indicating that the frame pacing is generally stable, but the variance is noticeable.

The transition to 4K reveals the GPU's dominance. At 4K Low, the average FPS is 147, which is a significant drop from 1440p Low. The 4K High setting produces 93 FPS, and 4K Ultra drops to 72 FPS. The scaling from 1080p High to 4K High is a 63.4% reduction, which is much larger than the 34.3% reduction seen when moving from 1080p High to 1440p High. This indicates that at 4K, the RTX 5090 D's raw rendering power is the primary determinant of performance. The 4K Medium setting has a minimum FPS of 99 and a maximum of 133, showing that even with a very powerful GPU, the game's engine cannot maintain perfectly consistent frame times at this resolution.

The data reveals that the system is CPU-bound at 1080p, balanced at 1440p, and GPU-bound at 4K. This is a classic pattern for a high-end GPU paired with a mid-range CPU. The RTX 5090 D is so powerful that it is wasted at 1080p, where the Ryzen 5 7400F cannot feed it enough data to reach its maximum output. At 4K, the GPU is finally the limiting factor, and the system's performance scales down as expected with the increased pixel count. For players with high refresh rate 1080p or 1440p monitors, the CPU will be the bottleneck, but at 4K, the GPU is the star of the show.

FAQ

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

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 324, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: At what resolution does the system become more GPU-bound than CPU-bound?

A: The data shows a significant shift at 4K. The frame rate drops by 54.6% from 1080p Low to 4K Low, whereas the drop from 1080p Low to 1440p Low is only 18.2%, indicating that the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck at 4K.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 7400F compare to its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-14600T?

A: The Ryzen 5 7400F has an average benchmark score that is 0.1% lower than the Intel Core i5-14600T, making their performance virtually identical in synthetic tests.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded for this system, and at which settings?

A: The lowest average FPS is 72, which occurs at 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings.

Q: Does the RTX 5090 D's 32 GB of VRAM appear to be a limiting factor in any of the tested configurations?

A: No, the VRAM capacity is far more than sufficient for Fivem. The GPU's synthetic benchmark scores, like the Passmark G3D score of 44,065, show it is a high-performance part, and the frame rates are limited by rendering load, not memory capacity.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to limit performance at 1440p High settings?

A: At 1440p High, the system achieves 167 FPS. Given that the 1080p High result is 254 FPS, the drop is significant, suggesting a balanced load where both components contribute to the final performance, but the GPU is starting to become more influential.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D ranks 32nd out of 3,005 tested combos in Fivem. This places it in the top 1.1% of all tested systems, which is an exceptional result. This high ranking is largely driven by the immense power of the RTX 5090 D, which is in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs. The CPU, while not at the very top, is still in the 83rd percentile, making it a capable partner that does not severely hold back the GPU in most scenarios.

The ranking is particularly impressive when considering the CPU's modest specifications. A 6-core processor is not typically the ideal pairing for a flagship GPU, but the Ryzen 5 7400F's strong single-thread performance ensures that it can keep up with the GPU's demands at 1440p and 4K. The data shows that the combo is more than capable of delivering high frame rates in Fivem, and its rank of 32nd out of 3,005 reflects this. The fact that it is not ranked higher is likely due to the CPU bottleneck seen at 1080p, where other combos with more powerful CPUs like the Intel Core i9 or AMD Ryzen 9 series would achieve even higher frame rates.

The combination's rank also benefits from the GPU's synthetic benchmark performance. With an average benchmark score of 77,712, the RTX 5090 D is one of the most powerful GPUs available, and this is reflected in the overall combo ranking. The CPU's average benchmark score of 32,750 is also respectable, and when combined, they create a system that is well above average for Fivem. For a player with a 4K monitor, this combo would be near the top of the performance charts, as the GPU can handle the resolution, and the CPU is sufficient to avoid major bottlenecks.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the optimal settings for this combo depend heavily on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For players with a 1080p monitor, the system is CPU-bound, meaning that lowering graphical settings will have a limited impact on frame rates. At 1080p Ultra, the system still achieves 197 FPS, which is exceptionally smooth. Therefore, at 1080p, it is recommended to use Ultra settings to maximize visual quality, as the high frame rate is already well above the refresh rate of most monitors. The data shows that the jump from 1080p High to Ultra only costs 57 FPS, which is a small price to pay for the visual improvement.

At 1440p, the balance shifts, and the system offers a wide range of viable settings. The 1440p High setting provides an average of 167 FPS, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate gaming. The 1440p Ultra setting drops to 130 FPS, which is still very smooth and offers better visual fidelity. Given the GPU's power, 1440p Ultra is a strong recommendation for players who prioritize image quality while maintaining a frame rate that is above 120 FPS. The 1440p Medium setting, with an average of 209 FPS, is overkill for most monitors, but it shows that there is headroom for even the most demanding Fivem servers.

For 4K gaming, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, and the settings have a significant impact on performance. At 4K High, the system averages 93 FPS, which is a good target for a smooth experience on a 4K display. The 4K Ultra setting drops to 72 FPS, which is still playable but may not be ideal for fast-paced gameplay. The data suggests that 4K High is the sweet spot, as it provides a 21 FPS improvement over Ultra while offering most of the visual benefits. The 4K Medium setting, at 116 FPS, is a valid alternative for players who prefer higher frame rates, but the visual difference between Medium and High is usually more noticeable than the difference between High and Ultra. In summary, the recommended settings are 1080p Ultra, 1440p Ultra, and 4K High for the best balance of visual quality and performance.