Fivem

Fivem is a multiplayer modification platform that stresses both CPU and GPU depending on the scenario and settings. The measured data for the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F paired with the Intel Arc B370 shows a configuration that is heavily limited by the graphics processor, particularly at higher resolutions. The following analysis breaks down the benchmark results, focusing on how the components interact and what the frame rate data indicates about the system's overall capabilities.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate data reveals a steep decline in performance as resolution increases, which is a classic sign of a GPU-bound system. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 80 FPS. Moving to 1440p at the same settings drops the average to 53 FPS, a reduction of 27 frames. At 4K, the average falls further to 29 FPS. This pattern shows that the Intel Arc B370 is the primary limiting factor, as the rendering workload at higher resolutions exceeds what the GPU can handle.

The scaling behavior is consistent across all quality settings. With Medium settings, the averages are 63 FPS at 1080p, 41 FPS at 1440p, and 23 FPS at 4K. The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K is roughly 63% for both Low and Medium presets, indicating that the GPU's rendering throughput is the bottleneck. The CPU, a 6-core/12-thread Zen 4 part with a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, has sufficient headroom to feed the GPU at lower resolutions, but the GPU cannot keep up as pixel count rises.

At 4K, the playability is questionable even on Low settings. The 29 FPS average at 4K Low is below the threshold for smooth gameplay in a fast-paced multiplayer environment. The 4K High preset produces only 18 FPS, and Ultra drops to 14 FPS. The data suggests that this configuration is not suited for 4K gaming in Fivem, as the GPU's 6.144 TFLOPS FP32 throughput and 20 ROPs are insufficient for that resolution.

The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is more moderate but still significant. For High settings, the drop from 50 FPS to 33 FPS represents a 34% reduction. This is a substantial loss that would be noticeable in gameplay. The 1440p results are more playable than 4K, with Low and Medium presets averaging 53 FPS and 41 FPS respectively, but the system is clearly not designed for high-refresh-rate gaming at this resolution.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is an integrated graphics solution based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, built on Intel's 3 nm process. It has 1280 shading units, 40 TMUs, and 20 ROPs, with a boost clock of 2400 MHz. The GPU's memory is system shared, meaning it relies on the CPU's DDR5 memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. This shared memory configuration is a significant factor in the performance results, as the GPU must contend with the CPU for memory access.

The GPU's benchmark score in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 is 1184, which places it at the 5th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (score 1186, delta -0.2%) and the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (score 1190, delta -0.5%). This places the Arc B370 in the entry-level performance tier, comparable to integrated graphics solutions from over a decade ago. The measured FPS in Fivem aligns with this ranking, as the GPU struggles to maintain playable frame rates at higher resolutions.

The pixel rate of 48.00 GPixel/s and texture rate of 96.00 GTexel/s are modest figures that directly impact fill-rate-bound scenarios. In Fivem, which often involves complex scenes with multiple characters and vehicles, these limits become apparent. The 14 FPS average at 4K Ultra is a direct consequence of the GPU's limited ROP count and memory bandwidth. The VRAM situation is also a concern, as the system shared memory means there is no dedicated video memory to cache textures, leading to potential stuttering in asset-heavy areas.

The GPU's 25 W TDP and IGP slot width indicate it is designed for power efficiency rather than raw performance. This is reflected in the benchmark results, where the GPU's FP32 throughput of 6.144 TFLOPS is insufficient for demanding titles at high resolutions. The data shows that the Arc B370 is the clear bottleneck in this combo, as the CPU's performance metrics (detailed later) are far more competitive relative to other processors.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal settings for this combo depend heavily on the target resolution. At 1080p, the Low preset delivers an average of 80 FPS, which is the highest measured frame rate across all configurations. This is the only setting that approaches high-refresh-rate territory, though it may not sustain 144 Hz in crowded multiplayer lobbies. The Medium preset at 1080p averages 63 FPS, which is still respectable and offers better visual quality than Low.

For 1440p, the Low preset is the only viable option for playable frame rates, averaging 53 FPS. The Medium preset drops to 41 FPS, which is borderline for a multiplayer game where reaction time matters. The High and Ultra presets at 1440p average 33 FPS and 26 FPS respectively, which are too low for competitive play. At 4K, none of the presets are playable, with the highest average being 29 FPS at Low settings.

The data suggests that 1080p Medium is the best balance of visual fidelity and performance, offering 63 FPS average with a minimum of 54 FPS. This provides a stable experience that stays above 60 FPS in most scenarios. For players prioritizing frame rate, 1080p Low at 80 FPS is the clear choice. The 1440p Medium preset, while playable at 41 FPS, is likely to feel inconsistent due to the minimum FPS of 35. The recommendation is to stick with 1080p for this combo, as the GPU's limitations become too pronounced at higher resolutions.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 1080p as the only resolution where all presets are at least somewhat playable. The Low preset averages 80 FPS, Medium 63 FPS, High 50 FPS, and Ultra 39 FPS. At 1440p, only Low exceeds 50 FPS, and at 4K, even Low averages just 29 FPS.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B370 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Arc B370 scores 1184 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, placing it at the 5th percentile. It is within 1% of the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1186, delta -0.2%) and the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1190, delta -0.5%), indicating performance parity with those older parts.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in this system?

A: The data clearly indicates the GPU is the bottleneck. The FPS drops by roughly 63% from 1080p to 4K on Low settings, which is a classic GPU-bound pattern. The CPU, with a 77th percentile ranking and a multi-thread score of 20851 in Cinebench R23, has far more headroom than the GPU.

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

A: No. The highest average FPS at 4K is 29 on Low settings, with Medium at 23 FPS, High at 18 FPS, and Ultra at 14 FPS. These figures are below playable thresholds for a multiplayer game.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for Medium settings?

A: The Medium preset has minimum FPS data at all resolutions: 54 at 1080p, 35 at 1440p, and 20 at 4K. These minimums indicate potential stuttering, especially at 1440p and above.

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

A: The combo ranks 2762 out of 3005 tested combos in Fivem, placing it in the bottom 8% of all configurations. This low rank is consistent with the GPU's 5th percentile performance.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Phoenix, built on TSMC's 4 nm process. It has a base clock of 4.20 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, with 16 MB of shared L3 cache and 1 MB of L2 cache per core. The CPU supports DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus, providing 83.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth. This memory bandwidth is shared with the integrated GPU, which is a critical factor in the overall system performance.

The CPU's benchmark results are strong relative to its class. It scores 20851 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2943 in single-core, with a PassMark multi-thread score of 24389 and a single-thread score of 3685. The CPU's 77th percentile ranking among all CPUs indicates it is a capable processor for gaming. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F (avg score 24964, delta 0.2%) and the Intel Core i7-11850H (avg score 24935, delta 0.3%), showing that the 8400F is within 0.4% of these alternatives.

In the context of Fivem, the CPU's role is to handle the game's simulation and networking logic, which can be demanding in multiplayer scenarios with many players. The 6-core/12-thread configuration is sufficient for this task, as evidenced by the fact that the CPU is not the bottleneck in the measured results. The CPU's 3DMark scores show strong scaling from 2 threads (1874) to 16 threads (6091), indicating good multi-threading efficiency. However, the single-thread score of 951 in 3DMark is relatively low, which could be a limiting factor in scenarios that are heavily single-threaded.

The CPU's performance is not the limiting factor in this combo. The data shows that the GPU's performance is the primary constraint, as FPS scales inversely with resolution. The CPU has enough headroom to drive the GPU to its maximum potential at 1080p, but the GPU's limits are reached well before the CPU's. This is a classic unbalanced configuration where a strong CPU is paired with a weak GPU.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of the combo's performance across three resolutions and four quality settings. At 1080p, the averages are 80 FPS (Low), 63 FPS (Medium), 50 FPS (High), and 39 FPS (Ultra). The Medium preset has a minimum of 54 FPS and a maximum of 72 FPS, indicating a relatively stable experience. The Ultra preset's 39 FPS average is the lowest at 1080p, but it remains playable for less demanding players.

At 1440p, the averages drop to 53 FPS (Low), 41 FPS (Medium), 33 FPS (High), and 26 FPS (Ultra). The Medium preset shows a minimum of 35 FPS and a maximum of 48 FPS, which is a wider variance than at 1080p. This suggests that the GPU is struggling to maintain consistent frame times at this resolution, potentially leading to noticeable stutters in busy scenes. The Low preset's 53 FPS average is the only 1440p setting that approaches acceptable playability.

At 4K, the averages are 29 FPS (Low), 23 FPS (Medium), 18 FPS (High), and 14 FPS (Ultra). The Medium preset has a minimum of 20 FPS and a maximum of 26 FPS, which is a narrow band that indicates the GPU is consistently overwhelmed. None of the 4K settings provide a playable experience, as even the Low preset's 29 FPS average is below the 30 FPS threshold that most players consider the minimum for smooth gameplay.

The data shows a consistent pattern: each step up in resolution reduces the average FPS by roughly 30-40%, regardless of the quality setting. This is a clear indication that the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth are the limiting factors. The CPU's performance is consistent across resolutions, as its workload does not change significantly with resolution, but the GPU's workload increases exponentially with pixel count.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 2762 out of 3005 tested combos in Fivem, placing it in the bottom 8% of all configurations. This low rank is primarily driven by the Intel Arc B370's weak performance, as the GPU sits at the 5th percentile of all GPUs. The CPU, by contrast, is at the 77th percentile, showing a significant performance disparity between the two components.

This rank is consistent with the measured FPS data. The combo's highest average FPS is 80 at 1080p Low, which is respectable for that resolution. However, the inability to maintain playable frame rates at 1440p and 4K, combined with the GPU's low benchmark scores, places this configuration in the lower tier of tested systems. The nearest GPU rivals, such as the ATI Radeon HD 5770, are legacy parts that are not suited for modern gaming, and the measured results reflect this.

The rank suggests that this combo is suitable for entry-level 1080p gaming at reduced settings, but it is not a balanced configuration for higher resolutions. The CPU has the potential to support a much more powerful GPU, but as configured, the Arc B370 limits the system's overall gaming performance. For Fivem specifically, the multiplayer nature of the game means that CPU performance is important for maintaining frame rates in populated servers, and the 8400F handles this well, but the GPU's limitations cap the overall experience.