Fivem

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT pairing delivers a strong, high-refresh-rate experience in Fivem, with the data showing that the CPU’s six Zen 4 cores are more than sufficient to feed the GPU at 1080p, while the GPU becomes the primary limiter as resolution climbs to 4K. The combination ranks in the 65th percentile of all tested combos, placing it firmly in the upper-middle tier for this multiplayer title.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Ryzen 5 8400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor built on the Zen 4 architecture (Phoenix codename) on a 4 nm TSMC process. It runs at a 4.20 GHz base clock and boosts to 4.70 GHz, with a 16 MB shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR5 memory support at 83.2 GB/s. In Fivem, which is a heavily multiplayer-oriented modification of GTA V, the game’s engine often stresses single-thread performance for physics and game logic, while the server-side simulation can spread load across multiple threads.

The CPU’s benchmark scores underscore its capabilities. In Cinebench R23, it scores 2,943 points in single-core and 20,851 in multi-core. These figures place it at the 82nd percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rival in the data is the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X, with a delta of 0%, meaning the 8400F essentially matches that older 8-core part in average benchmark score, despite having fewer cores. The newer architecture and higher IPC compensate for the core-count deficit.

For Fivem specifically, the single-thread performance is crucial. The 3DMark single-thread score of 951 and the PassMark single-thread score of 3,684 indicate that the 8400F can handle the game’s main thread without bottlenecking the GPU, especially at lower resolutions. The multi-thread score of 24,530 in PassMark also ensures that background tasks and the game’s additional threads won’t cause stutters. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo hits 240 FPS, which is likely near the engine’s practical limit, confirming the CPU is not the constraining factor at that setting.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 5 8400F and the RX 6800 XT ranks 631st out of 1,792 tested combos in Fivem. This places it in the 64.8th percentile, meaning it outperforms roughly two-thirds of all tested systems. This is a solid position for a mid-range CPU paired with a high-end GPU. The GPU, which sits at the 87th percentile among all GPUs, is doing the heavy lifting in this ranking, while the CPU’s 82nd percentile standing ensures it doesn’t drag the combo down.

Looking at the CPU’s rivals, the 8400F is essentially tied with the Ryzen 7 2700X (delta 0%) and the Ryzen 5 7500F (delta 0.3% in favor of the 8400F). The Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 is 0.1% faster, and the EPYC 9474F is 0.2% faster, but these are negligible differences. The 8400F holds its own against older and similarly priced parts, providing consistent performance without being a weak link.

The GPU’s nearest rivals show a similar picture. The RX 6800 XT is 0.5% ahead of the Intel Arc A550M, 1.7% behind the NVIDIA RTX A1000, and 1.9% ahead of the NVIDIA CMP 50HX. It is also 2.6% ahead of the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER in the average benchmark score. These deltas are small, meaning the 6800 XT is in a tight competitive cluster, but its performance in Fivem, as shown by the measured FPS, is substantial.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a classic scaling curve. At 1080p, the combo is clearly CPU-bound at lower settings, with scores ranging from 117.9 FPS at Ultra to 240 FPS at Low. Moving to 1440p, the frame rates drop significantly, but remain high: 77.9 FPS at Ultra, 97.7 at High, 123.7 at Medium, and 156.6 at Low. At 4K, the drop is more pronounced, with the Ultra preset falling to 46 FPS, High to 58 FPS, Medium to 67.3 FPS, and Low to 90.2 FPS.

The scaling from 1080p to 4K shows a performance loss of roughly 60-70% across all settings when comparing the Low presets (240 FPS to 90.2 FPS) and the High presets (152.6 FPS to 58 FPS). This heavy drop indicates that the GPU is the limiting component at higher resolutions. The RX 6800 XT’s 16 GB of GDDR6 memory and 512.0 GB/s bandwidth are being pushed hard at 4K, especially with the game’s large draw distances and texture loads. The CPU’s performance remains relatively constant; the bottleneck shifts to the GPU’s pixel and texture throughput.

The data suggests that for 4K gaming, the user must make compromises on settings to maintain playable frame rates. The 58 FPS at High is borderline playable, but the 46 FPS at Ultra is not ideal for a fast-paced multiplayer environment. At 1440p, the combo is in its sweet spot, delivering high refresh rates on High and Medium settings, and still clearing 60 FPS at Ultra.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured results provide a clear picture. At 1920x1080, the combo achieves an average of 152.6 FPS on High settings, 187.9 FPS on Medium, and 240 FPS on Low. The Ultra preset yields 117.9 FPS. This demonstrates that the 8400F is capable of pushing well beyond 120 FPS at 1080p, making it ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains strong. The High preset averages 97.7 FPS, Medium hits 123.7 FPS, and Low reaches 156.6 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 77.9 FPS, which is still smooth for most players. This resolution offers the best balance between visual fidelity and frame rate, with the GPU beginning to show its limits only at the Ultra setting.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck. The Low preset averages 90.2 FPS, which is surprisingly high for 4K, but the Medium preset falls to 67.3 FPS, High to 58 FPS, and Ultra to 46 FPS. These numbers indicate that 4K gaming is possible but requires settings tuning. The jump from Low to Medium at 4K costs about 23 FPS, which is a significant hit, suggesting that the game’s medium settings introduce heavy shader or texture loads that stress the GPU’s 4,608 shading units.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT is a RDNA 2.0 architecture GPU with 4,608 shading units, 288 texture mapping units, and 128 ROPs. It has 72 ray-tracing cores and operates at a base clock of 1,825 MHz with a boost clock of 2,250 MHz. The 16 GB of GDDR6 memory runs at 2,000 MHz effective, providing 512.0 GB/s of bandwidth over a 256-bit bus. This memory configuration is generous for Fivem, which often uses high-resolution textures in custom mods and servers.

The GPU’s benchmark scores place it at the 87th percentile among all GPUs, with a PassMark G3D score of 24,980 and a Geekbench Vulkan score of 152,200. Its nearest rival, the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER, is 2.6% behind in average score, which is a narrow margin. The 6800 XT’s FP32 performance of 20.74 TFLOPS is substantial, and the 288.0 GPixel/s pixel rate helps maintain high fill rates at 4K.

In Fivem, the GPU’s role is most evident at 4K. The measured FPS drop from 90.2 at Low to 46 at Ultra shows that the card’s compute and memory bandwidth are being fully utilized. The 16 GB VRAM is likely sufficient for the game’s largest textures, but the raw shading power is what limits the Ultra preset. At 1080p, the GPU is often idle waiting for the CPU, but at 4K, it is working near its maximum capacity, as evidenced by the 58 FPS at High settings.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience per the measured rows, the 1440p resolution offers the most headroom. At 2560x1440 on High settings, the combo delivers 97.7 FPS, which is smooth and visually detailed. This is the recommended balance for most users. If a higher frame rate is desired, dropping to Medium yields 123.7 FPS, a 26 FPS improvement with a modest visual fidelity loss. The Ultra preset at 77.9 FPS is playable, but the frame pacing may suffer in dense multiplayer areas, so High is the safer choice.

At 1080p, the High preset at 152.6 FPS is excellent for competitive play, and the Medium preset at 187.9 FPS offers even more headroom. The Ultra preset at 117.9 FPS is still above 100 FPS, but the visual gains over High are minimal in this title, so High is the practical recommendation. The Low preset at 240 FPS is only for those chasing maximum frame rates on a 240 Hz monitor, as the visual downgrade is steep.

At 4K, the data suggests using the Low preset at 90.2 FPS for a playable experience, or the Medium preset at 67.3 FPS if visual quality is prioritized. The High preset at 58 FPS is borderline, and the Ultra preset at 46 FPS is not recommended for a game like Fivem where reaction time matters. The jump from Low to Medium at 4K costs 23 FPS, which is a steep trade-off, so users should test both to see which feels better in actual gameplay. Overall, the combo is best suited for 1440p High or 1080p High, where it delivers a consistently high frame rate without compromising visual quality.