Fivem

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT combination delivers a solid 1080p and 1440p experience in Fivem, but it struggles to maintain playable frame rates at 4K with higher settings. The data shows a clear performance ceiling dictated by the GPU’s memory bandwidth and the CPU’s six-core architecture, making preset selection critical for a smooth multiplayer experience.

FAQ

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

A: Based on the measured results, 1920x1080 is the sweet spot. The average frame rates range from 75.8 FPS on Ultra to 159.3 FPS on Low, while 2560x1440 dips to between 50.4 FPS and 103.3 FPS. 4K performance is only viable on Low settings.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 1348 out of 1792 tested combos in Fivem. This places it in the lower-middle tier of the database, indicating that while it can run the game, many other hardware pairings deliver higher frame rates.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor for 4K performance?

A: The GPU is the primary bottleneck at 3840x2160. The RX 6600 XT’s 8 GB VRAM and 256.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for High and Ultra settings, yielding 35 FPS and 26.2 FPS respectively. The CPU’s performance is less relevant at this resolution.

Q: Can this setup achieve 144 Hz gaming?

A: Yes, but only at 1080p with Low settings, where the average frame rate hits 159.3 FPS. At Medium settings, it drops to 123.5 FPS, and at High, it falls to 99.2 FPS, so a 144 Hz monitor requires lower graphical presets.

Q: How significant is the performance drop from 1080p to 1440p?

A: The drop is substantial. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 99.2 FPS at 1080p to 65.2 FPS at 1440p, a reduction of about 34%. At Ultra settings, the drop is similar, from 75.8 FPS to 50.4 FPS.

Q: What is the CPU’s single-thread performance relative to its rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 8400F scores 951 in 3dmark_single_thread. It has an average benchmark score of 25064, which is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X (25057) and slightly higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F (24993).

CPU Role

The Ryzen 5 8400F is built on the Zen 4 architecture and features 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 4.20 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. This configuration is well-suited for Fivem’s multiplayer environments, which often have multiple player characters and scripts running simultaneously. The CPU’s 16 MB of shared L3 cache helps reduce latency when accessing frequently used game data.

In synthetic tests, the CPU demonstrates strong multi-threaded capabilities, scoring 20851 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 6165 in 3dmark_max_threads. However, its single-thread score of 951 in 3dmark_single_thread is modest, which can matter in Fivem’s main game thread. The benchmark results indicate the CPU performs on par with the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X in average score (25064 vs 25057), despite the latter being an older generation. When compared to the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F, the 8400F is marginally ahead by 0.3%.

For Fivem, the CPU’s role is to handle the game’s simulation and networking logic. With 12 threads, it can distribute tasks effectively, but the single-thread performance is the limiting factor for maximum frame rates. At 1080p Low settings, the CPU pushes the average FPS to 159.3, indicating it can keep up with the GPU. However, at Ultra settings, the frame rate drops to 75.8 FPS, suggesting that the CPU’s threading is not the primary bottleneck—the GPU workload becomes more demanding.

The CPU’s 65 W TDP and 4 nm process node mean it runs efficiently, and its DDR5 memory support with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth provides sufficient data throughput for the game. The 20 PCIe Gen 4 lanes allow for fast communication with the GPU, though the GPU uses a PCIe 4.0 x8 interface, which is adequate for this mid-range card.

GPU Role

The Radeon RX 6600 XT is based on the RDNA 2.0 architecture and comes with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 256.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is the defining factor for Fivem’s performance at higher resolutions. The GPU has a boost clock of 2589 MHz and a game clock of 2359 MHz, delivering 10.60 TFLOPS of FP32 compute power.

At 1080p, the GPU performs admirably, with average frame rates above 75 FPS across all settings. The jump from Medium (123.5 FPS) to High (99.2 FPS) shows a 19.7% performance cost for the visual upgrade. At 1440p, the GPU begins to show its limits, especially on Ultra settings where the average drops to 50.4 FPS. The 4K results are the most telling: Ultra produces just 26.2 FPS, while even Low settings only reach 59.6 FPS.

The GPU’s 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for 1080p and most 1440p scenarios, but at 3840x2160 with High settings, the average frame rate of 35 FPS suggests the memory bandwidth becomes a constraint. The GPU’s 64 ROPs and 128 TMUs handle texture and pixel throughput, but the 128-bit memory bus is narrow for 4K workloads. The card’s performance relative to rivals shows it is competitive with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti (deltaPct 0.1%) but slightly behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 (deltaPct -0.9%).

Settings Recommendations

For a balanced experience, the Medium preset at 1920x1080 is the best choice, delivering an average of 123.5 FPS. This provides a comfortable margin above 60 FPS while maintaining better visual fidelity than Low settings. If you have a 144 Hz monitor, the Low preset at 1080p, with 159.3 FPS, is the only way to fully utilize the refresh rate.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset (81.9 FPS) is recommended for smooth gameplay, as High (65.2 FPS) is still playable but closer to the 60 FPS threshold. Ultra should be avoided at this resolution, as the 50.4 FPS average may result in noticeable stutters in busy multiplayer areas.

At 3840x2160, only the Low preset (59.6 FPS) is viable for a near-60 FPS experience. Medium (45.8 FPS) and High (35 FPS) are below the playable threshold, and Ultra (26.2 FPS) is effectively a slideshow. The data clearly shows that this combo is not designed for 4K gaming in Fivem, and users should stick to 1080p or 1440p for the best results.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 1348 out of 1792 tested combos places it in the 25th percentile of all configurations tested for Fivem. This ranking reflects the hardware’s mid-range positioning. The CPU’s percentileVsAllCpus is 82, indicating it outperforms most CPUs in general benchmarks, but the GPU’s percentileVsAllGpus is 71, showing it is slightly above average but not exceptional.

The rank suggests that while this combo can run Fivem, it is not optimized for high-end performance. Many other combinations, particularly those with more powerful GPUs or CPUs with higher single-thread scores, will achieve better results. The data indicates that the GPU is the weaker link, as its average benchmark score of 27985 is close to the GTX 980 Ti (27956) but far from the RTX 3070 (28238). Upgrading the GPU would likely yield a larger performance boost than upgrading the CPU.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the average frame rates are: Low 59.6 FPS, Medium 45.8 FPS, High 35 FPS, and Ultra 26.2 FPS. This resolution is only playable on Low settings, and even then, it is borderline.

At 2560x1440, the results are: Low 103.3 FPS, Medium 81.9 FPS, High 65.2 FPS, and Ultra 50.4 FPS. This is the highest resolution where the combo provides a consistently playable experience across multiple presets.

At 1920x1080, the performance is: Low 159.3 FPS, Medium 123.5 FPS, High 99.2 FPS, and Ultra 75.8 FPS. This is the target resolution for this hardware, with all presets delivering frame rates above 60 FPS.

The scaling between settings is consistent across resolutions. Moving from Low to Medium reduces frame rates by approximately 22-23% at all resolutions. From Medium to High, the drop is about 20%, and from High to Ultra, the drop is about 24%. This linear scaling indicates that the GPU’s compute and memory resources are being utilized proportionally as settings increase.