Fivem

Fivem on the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT shows a strong pairing, with the measured results placing this combination at rank 1382 out of 3707 tested combos. The data indicates a system that is well-balanced at 1440p, where it delivers high frame rates without pushing either component to its absolute limit. As a multiplayer title, Fivem's performance profile is heavily influenced by both server-side simulation and the local hardware's ability to handle the game's engine and custom content, which the benchmark results reflect clearly across the resolution and settings matrix.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear and expected decline in performance as resolution increases, but the rate of that decline reveals where the bottleneck lies. Moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 at High settings, the average frame rate drops from 138 FPS to 91 FPS, a reduction of roughly 34%. This is a significant hit, indicating that the GPU is starting to take on more work, but the system remains fluid. The jump from 2560x1440 to 3840x2160 at High settings is more dramatic, with the average falling to 51 FPS, a 44% drop from the 1440p figure. This steep decline is a classic sign of the GPU becoming the primary limiting factor at 4K, as the pixel count overwhelms the rendering capabilities of the RX 7700 XT.

Looking at the Low preset, the scaling pattern shifts. At 1080p Low, the system achieves a very high 219 FPS average, which drops to 144 FPS at 1440p and further to 80 FPS at 4K. The relatively smaller percentage drop from 1080p to 1440p (34%) compared to the drop from 1440p to 4K (44%) suggests that at 1080p Low, the CPU is doing a significant portion of the work, keeping the frame rate high, but the moment resolution increases, the GPU load becomes more dominant. This is typical for a game like Fivem, which can be CPU-bound in lighter scenes at lower resolutions, but the RX 7700 XT's 12 GB frame buffer and 432.0 GB/s bandwidth are enough to handle the increased memory pressure at higher resolutions, though the raw compute power starts to run out at 4K.

The data suggests that 1440p is the sweet spot for this combo. The 91 FPS average at High settings is well within the range for a smooth multiplayer experience, and the 114 FPS at Medium shows headroom for those who prefer higher fidelity. At 4K, the system is playable but not ideal, with the High preset averaging just 51 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold many players target. The Ultra preset at 4K is the worst case, dropping to 39 FPS, which would feel noticeably less responsive. The scaling from 1080p to 4K shows a system that is GPU-limited at higher resolutions, but the CPU still holds its own, allowing for high frame rates in less demanding scenarios.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT, built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with the Navi 32 chip, is the engine driving these results. Its 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus provides a solid foundation for Fivem, which can be memory-hungry with custom assets and mods. The measured frame rates show that the GPU's memory configuration is not a limiting factor at any resolution, as even the 4K Medium preset manages 63 FPS with a minimum of 54 FPS, indicating that the frame buffer is sufficient. The boost clock of 2544 MHz and game clock of 2171 MHz are the key performance levers, and the benchmark results confirm that the card is able to sustain high throughput across the board.

When comparing the GPU's overall compute potential to its rivals, it sits in a tight pack. The RX 7700 XT's average benchmark score of 22549 is a hair above the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile (22435, delta 0.5%) and just below the RTX 4060 Mobile (22729, delta -0.8%). The gap to the RTX 2080 is similarly small, with the RX 7700 XT trailing by 1.5%. This suggests that in raw compute terms, the card is competitive with a range of NVIDIA options, but the Fivem results show it is the resolution and settings combination that dictates the final experience. The GPU's 96 ROPs and 216 TMUs are put to work effectively, as seen in the high frame rates at 1080p, but the 35.17 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is what eventually limits 4K performance.

The measured FPS data shows the GPU's role clearly. At 1080p Low, the card is not the bottleneck, allowing the CPU to push the frame rate to 219 FPS. However, as settings are raised to Ultra at 1080p, the average drops to 107 FPS, showing that the GPU's pixel and texture processing is being taxed. At 4K Ultra, the card simply runs out of headroom, hitting 39 FPS. The 12 GB VRAM is never a problem, but the compute units are. For players targeting high refresh rates, the GPU is more than capable at 1080p and 1440p, but for 4K, it is best paired with Medium or High settings to maintain playable frame rates.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F, a 6-core, 12-thread Zen 4 part running on the AM5 socket, provides the processing backbone for this configuration. Its base clock of 3.70 GHz and boost clock of 5.00 GHz are critical for Fivem, which often relies on single-threaded performance for game logic and physics. The benchmark results indicate that this CPU is more than capable of feeding the GPU at lower resolutions, as evidenced by the 219 FPS average at 1080p Low. The 32 MB of shared L3 cache helps with data locality, which is beneficial in a game that loads many assets. The CPU's performance relative to its peers is strong, with an average benchmark score of 24964, placing it just behind the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F (25005, delta -0.2%) and ahead of the Intel Core i7-11850H (24935, delta 0.1%).

The data shows that the CPU's role changes as resolution increases. At 1080p, the CPU is often the limiting factor, especially at Low and Medium settings where the GPU has less work to do. The jump from 138 FPS at 1080p High to 91 FPS at 1440p High shows the GPU taking over more responsibility, but the CPU is still holding up its end, as the frame rate does not collapse. At 4K, the CPU is largely idle, as the GPU becomes the bottleneck, and the frame rates are dictated by the graphics card's compute limits. The CPU's 12 threads are enough to handle Fivem's multi-threaded workloads, and the single-core performance, as seen in the Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3218, ensures that the game's main thread is not starved.

The CPU's 65W TDP is low, but that does not translate to weak performance. The benchmark results show the 7500F trading blows with higher-power mobile and desktop parts, which confirms the efficiency of the Zen 4 architecture. In Fivem, the CPU's job is to process the game state, and the data shows it does so without creating a bottleneck until the GPU is pushed to its absolute limits at 4K Ultra. For players using this CPU, the takeaway is that it will not hold back the RX 7700 XT at any settings up to 1440p, and even at 4K, the CPU is not the primary issue.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the recommended settings depend heavily on the target resolution and refresh rate. For 1080p users, the High preset offers an excellent balance, delivering 138 FPS on average. This is well above the 144 Hz refresh rate of many monitors, and the jump to Ultra, which drops to 107 FPS, might not be worth the visual gain for competitive play. The Medium preset at 173 FPS is the best choice for those with 165 Hz or 180 Hz displays, as it provides a high frame rate without sacrificing too much visual fidelity. The Low preset at 219 FPS is only useful for players who prioritize absolute maximum frame rates, but the visual downgrade is significant.

At 1440p, the High preset is the clear winner, with a 91 FPS average that is smooth for most multiplayer scenarios. The Medium preset offers 114 FPS, which is better for high refresh rate monitors, but the visual difference between Medium and High is often noticeable in Fivem due to draw distances and texture quality. The Ultra preset drops to 71 FPS, which is still playable but may not feel as responsive in fast-paced situations. For 1440p, the data suggests that High is the sweet spot, as it balances visual quality and performance without pushing the GPU into a lower frame rate territory.

For 4K, the situation is more constrained. The High preset averages 51 FPS, which is on the edge of playability. The Medium preset is the recommended choice, averaging 63 FPS with a minimum of 54 FPS, which provides a more consistent experience. The Low preset at 80 FPS is the best option for 4K users who want a smooth frame rate, but the image quality will be noticeably reduced. The Ultra preset is not recommended, as the 39 FPS average is too low for a multiplayer game. Overall, the data shows that the best experience is achieved at 1440p High, where the system delivers a high frame rate without any major compromises.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Fivem at 4K smoothly?

A: The data shows the High preset averages 51 FPS and the Medium preset averages 63 FPS at 4K. For a smoother experience, the Low preset at 80 FPS is the only option that consistently exceeds 60 FPS, but it comes with a significant visual quality reduction.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the main bottleneck at 1080p?

A: At 1080p Low, the system hits 219 FPS, which indicates the CPU is doing most of the work and the GPU is not fully utilized. As settings increase to Ultra, the frame rate drops to 107 FPS, showing the GPU becomes more involved, but the CPU is still capable of feeding it enough data.

Q: How does the RX 7700 XT compare to the RTX 4060 Mobile in this game?

A: The RX 7700 XT's average benchmark score is 22549, which is 0.8% lower than the RTX 4060 Mobile's 22729. In Fivem, the measured performance will be similar, but the RX 7700 XT's higher power envelope allows for better sustained performance.

Q: What is the best settings preset for a 144 Hz monitor at 1440p?

A: The Medium preset at 1440p delivers 114 FPS, which is close to 144 Hz. The High preset at 91 FPS is also viable, but players with a 144 Hz display will likely prefer the higher frame rate of Medium.

Q: Does the Ryzen 5 7500F hold back the GPU?

A: The benchmark results show the CPU is not a limiting factor at any resolution. At 1080p, it pushes the GPU to high frame rates, and at 4K, the GPU becomes the bottleneck, meaning the CPU has headroom to spare.

Q: Is 12 GB of VRAM enough for Fivem at 4K?

A: The data shows the 4K Medium preset runs at 63 FPS with a minimum of 54 FPS, indicating the 12 GB frame buffer is sufficient for the game's needs at that resolution. There is no evidence of a memory-related performance drop in the results.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates. The Low preset achieves an average of 219 FPS, which is the maximum recorded across all tests. The Medium preset averages 173 FPS, with a minimum of 147 FPS and a maximum of 199 FPS, showing a stable performance window. The High preset drops to 138 FPS, and the Ultra preset brings the average down to 107 FPS. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the system is capable of driving high refresh rate monitors, with the CPU and GPU working in tandem to keep frame rates high.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but shows the expected decline. The Low preset averages 144 FPS, which is still excellent for a 144 Hz monitor. The Medium preset averages 114 FPS, with a minimum of 97 FPS and a maximum of 131 FPS, providing a smooth experience. The High preset averages 91 FPS, which is playable but may require a G-Sync or FreeSync display to avoid tearing. The Ultra preset averages 71 FPS, which is the lowest at this resolution but still acceptable for slower-paced gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the system is clearly GPU-bound. The Low preset averages 80 FPS, which is the only setting that breaks the 60 FPS barrier. The Medium preset averages 63 FPS, with a minimum of 54 FPS and a maximum of 73 FPS, making it the best balance of visual quality and performance at 4K. The High preset averages 51 FPS, which is below the ideal threshold for a smooth experience. The Ultra preset averages 39 FPS, which is the worst-case scenario and is not recommended for gameplay. These measured figures clearly show that the RX 7700 XT is a capable 1080p and 1440p card, but 4K requires compromises in settings to maintain playable frame rates.