Fivem

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F paired with the Intel Arc B390 produces a severely constrained experience in Fivem, with the data indicating the GPU is the overwhelming bottleneck across all tested configurations. The measured frame rates are uniformly low, and the combination ranks in the bottom tier of tested hardware, making it suitable only for the most modest performance expectations.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data for this combo shows a consistent pattern where lower settings yield significantly higher average frame rates, but even the best case remains marginal for smooth gameplay. At 1080p, the Low preset delivers an average of 88 FPS, which is the only configuration in the entire dataset that approaches a generally accepted playable threshold. This is 18 FPS higher than the Medium preset's 70 FPS and 45 FPS higher than the High preset's 56 FPS at the same resolution.

Given the performance ceiling imposed by the GPU, the Low preset is the only viable choice for users prioritizing frame rate. The step from Low to Medium at 1080p costs 18 FPS on average, a 20% reduction, while the visual gains from such an incremental settings bump are unlikely to justify the performance loss on this hardware. At 1440p, the Low preset averages 58 FPS, which is still within a range some users might tolerate, but the 30 FPS drop from 1080p Low to 1440p Low indicates a steep resolution penalty. The Ultra preset is effectively unusable, producing 43 FPS at 1080p, 29 FPS at 1440p, and 16 FPS at 4K.

The data suggests that the Medium preset offers a marginal compromise for users who desire slightly better visuals, as it maintains a 70 FPS average at 1080p. However, the minimum frame rate recorded for Medium at 1080p is 59 FPS, which is close to the average and indicates relatively stable performance, unlike the High preset which lacks recorded minimums but averages much lower. For the best experience on this combo, the Low preset at 1080p is the clear recommendation, as it is the only setting where the average frame rate exceeds 60 FPS. Any attempt to increase visual fidelity results in a disproportionate loss of performance, pushing the experience below playable thresholds at higher resolutions.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B390 is the defining component in this pairing, and its specifications explain the consistently low frame rates. The GPU operates with a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2500 MHz, but its memory configuration is marked as "System Shared," meaning it relies on shared system memory rather than dedicated VRAM. The memory bus width is also listed as "System Shared," and bandwidth is described as "System Dependent," which introduces a significant performance variable that is inherently slower than dedicated graphics memory.

The GPU's compute resources are modest, with 1536 shading units, 48 texture mapping units, and 24 raster operation units. It features 12 ray tracing cores and a pixel rate of 60.00 GPixel/s, alongside a texture rate of 120.0 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance is rated at 7.680 TFLOPS, which places it in a low tier for modern gaming. The benchmark data confirms this, as the GPU scores 1482 in the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test, which places it in the 9th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are all legacy or entry-level parts, including the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX with a deltaPct of 1.3%, the GeForce 800M at 1.5%, the GT 625 OEM at 2.5%, and the GT 710 at 2.7%.

This GPU is fundamentally not designed for demanding gaming workloads. The measured FPS data shows that the GPU cannot sustain playable frame rates at any resolution above 1080p Low. At 4K, the High preset averages only 20 FPS, and the Ultra preset drops to 16 FPS. Even at 1080p, the High preset averages 56 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold, and the Ultra preset falls to 43 FPS. The GPU's shared memory architecture likely contributes to these results, as the system-dependent bandwidth creates additional latency and throughput limitations. The TDP of 80 W and the IGP slot width indicate this is an integrated-class solution, which correlates with its low performance percentile. The data shows a clear ceiling: this GPU cannot handle Fivem at high settings or high resolutions, and its performance is the primary limiter in this combo.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F provides ample computational headroom that the GPU cannot utilize in this game. The CPU features 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 4.20 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. It is built on the Zen 4 architecture using the Phoenix codename and is fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The cache configuration includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support is DDR5 with a dual-channel bus and a bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s.

The CPU's benchmark scores reflect a capable mid-range processor. In Cinebench R23, it scores 20851 in multicore and 2943 in single-core. The PassMark multithread score is 24389, with a single-thread score of 3685. Its average benchmark score is 25005, placing it in the 77th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F with a deltaPct of 0.2%, the Intel Core i7-11850H at 0.3%, and the Intel Core i7-13620H at 0.4%, all of which are within a fraction of a percent in performance. The AMD EPYC 9474F is slightly ahead with a deltaPct of -0.4%.

In the context of Fivem, the CPU is not the limiting factor. The measured frame rates are uniformly low across all settings, and the pattern of results, where lowering settings increases FPS, indicates a GPU-bound scenario. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the frame rates would remain relatively flat regardless of graphical settings. Instead, the data shows a clear scaling: at 1080p, the average FPS increases from 43 on Ultra to 88 on Low, a 45 FPS improvement that is entirely attributable to reduced GPU load. The CPU's strong single-thread performance, as evidenced by its 2943 Cinebench R23 single-core score, is sufficient for the game's logic and physics, but the GPU cannot keep up with the rendering demands. The 12 threads provide adequate multi-threading capability, but Fivem's performance is gated by the GPU's 7.680 TFLOPS and shared memory constraints. Thus, the CPU's role is to provide a stable foundation, which it does, but it cannot compensate for the GPU's limitations.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 5 8400F and the Arc B390 ranks 2656 out of 3005 tested combos in Fivem, placing it in the bottom 12% of all configurations. This ranking is a direct consequence of the GPU's low performance percentile, as the CPU is in the 77th percentile of all CPUs. The disparity between the two components is stark: the CPU is a solid mid-range part, while the GPU is in the 9th percentile of all GPUs. This creates a heavily imbalanced system where the GPU drags the overall ranking down significantly.

The ranking reflects the measured FPS data, which shows that this combo struggles to achieve playable frame rates. Compared to other combos that might feature the same CPU with a more capable GPU, this pairing would rank much lower due to the GPU's limitations. The data indicates that the combo is only suitable for low-resolution, low-settings gaming, and even then, the performance is marginal. The 4K results are particularly poor, with the Ultra preset averaging 16 FPS and the High preset at 20 FPS, which is far below any acceptable threshold. The 1440p results are better but still suboptimal, with the Low preset at 58 FPS being the only configuration that approaches playability.

In the context of the overall benchmark database, this combo sits near the bottom, outperforming only 349 other combinations. The ranking suggests that users with this hardware would experience significant stuttering and low frame rates in Fivem, especially in multiplayer scenarios that might add additional CPU overhead. While the CPU is capable of handling the game's computational demands, the GPU's shared memory and low compute power prevent it from delivering a smooth experience. The combo's ranking is a clear indicator that this is not a gaming-oriented configuration, and the measured data confirms that it is best suited for basic tasks rather than demanding multiplayer games.

FAQ

Q: What is the best average frame rate this combo can achieve in Fivem?

A: The highest average frame rate recorded is 88 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with the Low preset. This is the only configuration that exceeds 60 FPS.

Q: How does the GPU's performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Arc B390 scores 1482 in 3DMark Steel Nomad, placing it in the 9th percentile. It is 1.3% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX, 1.5% ahead of the GeForce 800M, 2.5% ahead of the GT 625 OEM, and 2.7% ahead of the GT 710.

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

A: The GPU is the bottleneck. The CPU ranks in the 77th percentile of all CPUs with an average score of 25005, while the GPU ranks in the 9th percentile. The FPS scales significantly with settings changes, indicating GPU limitation.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 88 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 43 FPS. This represents a 45 FPS difference, or a 51% reduction in performance when switching from Low to Ultra.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K resolution?

A: At 3840x2160, the best average frame rate is 32 FPS on the Low preset. The Medium preset averages 25 FPS, High averages 20 FPS, and Ultra averages 16 FPS.

Q: What is the combo's overall ranking among tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 2656 out of 3005 tested combos in Fivem, placing it in the bottom 12% of all configurations.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers the highest average frame rate of 88 FPS, followed by Medium at 70 FPS, High at 56 FPS, and Ultra at 43 FPS. The Medium preset at this resolution has recorded minimum and maximum values of 59 and 80 FPS, respectively, indicating a relatively stable range. The other presets lack min/max data, but the averages show a clear linear progression with settings.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 58 FPS, which is the only configuration at this resolution that approaches playability. The Medium preset averages 46 FPS with a minimum of 39 and maximum of 53 FPS. The High preset drops to 37 FPS, and the Ultra preset falls to 29 FPS. The transition from 1080p to 1440p incurs a significant penalty: the Low preset drops by 30 FPS, Medium by 24 FPS, High by 19 FPS, and Ultra by 14 FPS.

At 3840x2160, all presets produce unplayable frame rates. The Low preset averages 32 FPS, Medium averages 25 FPS with a minimum of 22 and maximum of 29 FPS, High averages 20 FPS, and Ultra averages 16 FPS. The data shows that this combo cannot handle 4K gaming under any settings, as even the lowest preset fails to reach 60 FPS. The Medium preset's min/max range at 4K is narrow, but the absolute values are too low for practical use.

The full breakdown by resolution and settings is as follows:

• 1920x1080: Low 88 FPS, Medium 70 FPS (min 59, max 80), High 56 FPS, Ultra 43 FPS.
• 2560x1440: Low 58 FPS, Medium 46 FPS (min 39, max 53), High 37 FPS, Ultra 29 FPS.
• 3840x2160: Low 32 FPS, Medium 25 FPS (min 22, max 29), High 20 FPS, Ultra 16 FPS.

Resolution Scaling

The resolution scaling data reveals a steep performance drop as pixel count increases, which is characteristic of a GPU-bound system. Moving from 1080p to 1440p, the average frame rates decrease by approximately 34% across all settings. The Low preset drops from 88 to 58 FPS, Medium from 70 to 46 FPS, High from 56 to 37 FPS, and Ultra from 43 to 29 FPS. This consistent percentage drop indicates that the GPU's rendering capacity is the limiting factor, as the workload scales directly with pixel count.

The transition from 1440p to 4K incurs an even larger relative penalty. The Low preset drops from 58 to 32 FPS, a 45% reduction. Medium drops from 46 to 25 FPS, High from 37 to 20 FPS, and Ultra from 29 to 16 FPS. The 4K resolution has 2.25 times the pixels of 1440p, and the frame rates reflect this increased demand. The data shows that the GPU's throughput cannot keep up with the pixel fill requirements at higher resolutions.

The scaling pattern confirms that the GPU is the limiting component. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the frame rates would remain relatively constant across resolutions, as the CPU's workload is independent of resolution. Instead, the FPS drops proportionally with pixel count, which is a clear indicator of GPU limitation. The CPU's strong single-thread performance, with a Cinebench R23 score of 2943, is sufficient to feed the GPU at lower resolutions, but the GPU's 7.680 TFLOPS and shared memory bandwidth cannot handle the increased pixel load.

The practical implication is that users must sacrifice resolution to achieve playable frame rates. The data shows that 1080p Low is the only viable configuration, and even then, the 88 FPS average leaves no headroom for demanding multiplayer scenarios. The 1440p Low setting at 58 FPS might be acceptable for some users, but it is below the 60 FPS threshold. At 4K, the combo is effectively unusable for gaming, as all presets fall below 35 FPS. This resolution scaling analysis underscores the fundamental mismatch between the CPU's capabilities and the GPU's limitations, making the Arc B390 the primary determinant of the gaming experience.