Fivem

# Fivem Performance Analysis: AMD Ryzen 7 3700X + AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT

The measured FPS data for this combination shows a system that scales predictably across resolutions and settings, with the Ryzen 7 3700X and Radeon RX 6700 XT producing frame rates that range from 34 FPS at 4K Ultra to 191 FPS at 1080p Low. The 12 GB VRAM buffer and 16 threads of the CPU position this combo for solid 1440p gameplay, though the data reveals clear bottlenecks emerging at higher resolutions and settings.

Resolution Scaling

Fivem exhibits a pronounced resolution scaling curve with this hardware pairing. At 1080p Low, the system delivers 191 FPS average, which drops to 126 FPS at 1440p Low — a reduction of 65 FPS (34%) when moving from 1080p to 1440p. The scaling continues to 4K Low, where the average sits at 70 FPS, representing a further 56 FPS decline (44%) from 1440p. This steep drop-off pattern indicates that the GPU becomes increasingly load-bound as pixel count rises, with the RX 6700 XT's 13.21 TFLOPS of FP32 compute being the primary constraint.

Looking at High settings, the trend continues but with a different slope. The system produces 120 FPS at 1080p, 79 FPS at 1440p, and 44 FPS at 4K. The percentage losses are 34% from 1080p to 1440p and 44% from 1440p to 4K, nearly identical to the Low preset scaling. This consistency suggests that the resolution impact is largely independent of the quality preset, pointing to a fixed rendering pipeline cost per pixel.

Ultra settings show the most dramatic scaling: 93 FPS at 1080p falls to 62 FPS at 1440p (33% loss), then to 34 FPS at 4K (45% loss). The 4K Ultra result of 34 FPS is borderline playable, but the data clearly shows this resolution/settings combination pushes the GPU to its limits. The fact that 4K Medium produces 55 FPS versus 44 FPS at 4K High demonstrates that the transition from Medium to High costs roughly 20% performance, while moving from High to Ultra costs another 23%.

The limiting component at 4K is unambiguously the GPU. The RX 6700 XT's 384.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 192-bit bus width are being saturated by Fivem's demanding 4K scene rendering, and the CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads are not the constraint at this resolution. Evidence for this comes from the fact that 4K Low (70 FPS) still cannot reach the 120 FPS achieved at 1080p High, meaning the GPU is the bottleneck even at the lowest settings when pixel count is high.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination ranks 1937th out of 3707 tested combos in Fivem, placing it in the 48th percentile of all tested systems. This puts the Ryzen 7 3700X + RX 6700 XT pairing slightly below the median of tested configurations, which is a meaningful indicator given the game's heavy multiplayer CPU requirements combined with the GPU's mid-range positioning.

The CPU itself sits in the 84th percentile among all CPUs based on its average benchmark score of 34260. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 with a score of 34222 (0.1% lower), the AMD EPYC 4244P at 34220 (0.1% lower), the Intel Core i5-13450HX at 34333 (0.2% higher), and the Intel Core Ultra 7 165H at 34083 (0.5% lower). This clustering within a 0.7% band shows the 3700X is competitively positioned among modern processors, despite being from the older Zen 2 architecture.

The GPU ranks in the 72nd percentile among all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 27425. Its nearest rivals are tightly grouped: the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile scores 27435 (0.0% delta), the RTX 3090 scores 27565 (0.5% higher), the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell scores 27135 (1.1% lower), and the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 20 scores 27839 (1.5% higher). This narrow spread suggests the RX 6700 XT delivers performance comparable to much more expensive desktop cards like the RTX 3090 in compute-heavy workloads.

In Fivem specifically, the combo's rank of 1937 out of 3707 means there are 1770 tested combinations that perform better, and 1936 that perform worse. The game's unique multiplayer architecture appears to benefit from both strong single-thread performance and decent GPU throughput, but the overall rank reflects that many newer or higher-tier combinations surpass this pairing.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT features 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering 384.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock runs at 2000 MHz with 16 Gbps effective speed. These specifications prove sufficient for Fivem at 1080p and 1440p, where the average FPS stays above 62 FPS even at Ultra settings, but the 4K Ultra result of 34 FPS suggests the VRAM capacity and bandwidth are stretched thin at that resolution.

The GPU's base clock of 2321 MHz and boost clock of 2581 MHz, with a game clock of 2424 MHz, provide the computational muscle for the measured results. The 2560 shading units and 64 ROPs handle Fivem's rasterization workload, achieving a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 413.0 GTexel/s. The 40 ray-tracing cores are present but Fivem does not appear to utilize them heavily based on the frame rates observed.

The 13.21 TFLOPS of FP32 performance places this card firmly in the mid-range segment. In Fivem, this translates to 191 FPS at 1080p Low, which is an excellent result for competitive play. The 4K High result of 44 FPS indicates that the GPU is the primary limiter at higher resolutions, as the frame rate scales almost linearly with pixel count rather than being constrained by CPU processing.

The GPU's 230 W TDP and dual-slot design with 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin power connectors suggest it draws significant power under load, but the measured FPS data shows it delivers consistent performance without thermal throttling artifacts. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2435 and Passmark G3D score of 19786 provide synthetic benchmarks that align with the observed Fivem performance, confirming the card operates within expected parameters.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates. Low settings produce 191 FPS average, Medium produces 151 FPS with a range of 128 to 173 FPS, High produces 120 FPS, and Ultra produces 93 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 98 FPS, representing a 51% performance penalty for maximum quality settings. The Medium settings show a 45 FPS range between minimum and maximum, indicating some scene-dependent variability.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages drop significantly. Low settings yield 126 FPS, Medium yields 99 FPS (with a range of 84 to 114 FPS), High yields 79 FPS, and Ultra yields 62 FPS. The Medium range of 30 FPS shows less variability than at 1080p, suggesting that the GPU is becoming more consistently loaded. The ratio between Low and Ultra at 1440p is roughly 2:1, with 126 FPS versus 62 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles to maintain high frame rates. Low settings produce 70 FPS, Medium produces 55 FPS (with a range of 47 to 63 FPS), High produces 44 FPS, and Ultra produces 34 FPS. The Medium range of 16 FPS indicates that at 4K, the GPU is consistently near its limit, with less headroom for scene complexity variations. The drop from 1440p to 4K at each setting is substantial: 56 FPS for Low, 44 FPS for Medium, 35 FPS for High, and 28 FPS for Ultra.

The data shows a clear pattern: at 1080p, the system delivers playable-to-excellent frame rates across all settings; at 1440p, it remains competitive with High settings being the sweet spot; at 4K, only Low and Medium settings are viable. The Medium preset at 4K (55 FPS) represents the minimum playable configuration for smooth gameplay, while Ultra at 4K (34 FPS) falls below the threshold for responsive multiplayer action.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X provides 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 2 architecture, manufactured on TSMC's 7 nm process. Its base clock of 3.60 GHz and boost clock of 4.40 GHz, combined with 32 MB of L3 cache, give it strong multi-threaded capabilities that are reflected in its Passmark multithread score of 22458 and Cinebench R15 multicore score of 2092.

In Fivem, the CPU's role appears most critical at lower resolutions where the GPU has headroom. The 1080p Low result of 191 FPS demonstrates that the 3700X can feed the RX 6700 XT sufficiently at high frame rates. However, the single-thread performance, measured at 2656 in Passmark single-thread and 204 in Cinebench R15 single-core, may limit the maximum achievable FPS in CPU-bound scenes, particularly in multiplayer environments where many players' positions and actions must be processed.

The CPU's 65 W TDP and 3,800 million transistors on a 74 mm² die indicate efficient power management, allowing sustained boost clocks during gaming sessions. The memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s on dual-channel DDR4 provides adequate data throughput for Fivem's asset streaming, though the 32 MB L3 cache helps mitigate potential memory bottlenecks.

Comparing the 3700X to its nearest rivals, it sits within 0.5% of the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350, AMD EPYC 4244P, Intel Core i5-13450HX, and Intel Core Ultra 7 165H in average benchmark scores. This close grouping suggests that the 3700X's age does not translate into a significant performance deficit in synthetic tests, though Fivem's specific CPU demands may differ from these generic benchmarks.

The CPU's 84th percentile ranking among all CPUs indicates it outperforms the vast majority of processors in general computing tasks. In Fivem specifically, the combo's 48th percentile rank suggests that the GPU is the more limiting component, as the CPU's capabilities exceed what the RX 6700 XT can utilize at higher resolutions.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 2560x1440 provides the best balance between visual quality and performance. At Medium settings, the system averages 99 FPS with a range of 84 to 114 FPS, while High settings produce 79 FPS. Both are comfortably playable, and the 1440p image quality is significantly better than 1080p.

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

A: Yes, but with limitations. At 4K Low, the average is 70 FPS; at 4K Medium, it drops to 55 FPS with a minimum of 47 FPS. High settings at 4K produce 44 FPS, and Ultra produces 34 FPS. For consistent 60+ FPS gameplay, 4K Low is the only viable option.

Q: How does the RX 6700 XT compare to the RTX 3090 in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RX 6700 XT has an average benchmark score of 27425, while the RTX 3090 scores 27565, putting the 6700 XT just 0.5% behind. This indicates the two cards perform nearly identically in compute workloads, despite the significant difference in their market positioning.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 3700X a bottleneck for the RX 6700 XT in Fivem?

A: The data suggests the CPU is not the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. At 4K, the frame rates scale with GPU load, while at 1080p, the 191 FPS Low result shows the CPU can push high frame rates. The 8-core, 16-thread configuration with a 4.40 GHz boost clock provides sufficient processing power.

Q: What is the average FPS difference between Medium and High settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Medium settings produce 99 FPS average, while High settings produce 79 FPS. This represents a 20 FPS (20%) reduction for the quality increase, making Medium the better choice for high-refresh-rate monitors and High suitable for standard 60 Hz displays.

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

A: The combination ranks 1937th out of 3707 tested combos, placing it in the 48th percentile. This means roughly half of all tested systems perform better, and half perform worse, indicating a middle-of-the-pack position for this pairing in Fivem specifically.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1920x1080, Ultra settings at 93 FPS are viable for most players, but High at 120 FPS provides a better experience for competitive play. The jump from High to Ultra costs 27 FPS (22.5%), which is a significant trade-off for incremental visual improvements.

For 2560x1440, Medium settings at 99 FPS represent the best balance of visual quality and performance. The 84 FPS minimum ensures smooth gameplay even in demanding scenes, while High settings at 79 FPS are acceptable for those prioritizing image quality. Ultra at 62 FPS is the threshold for 60 Hz displays, but the 23 FPS drop from High to Ultra makes it a less attractive option.

At 3840x2160, only Low settings (70 FPS) provide a consistently playable experience. Medium at 55 FPS is borderline, with the 47 FPS minimum potentially causing noticeable stutters in dense multiplayer scenarios. High and Ultra at 44 and 34 FPS respectively are not recommended for active gameplay, as the frame rates fall below the smoothness threshold for fast-paced interactions.

The data indicates that the Medium preset offers the most consistent performance across all resolutions, with the narrowest range between minimum and maximum FPS in the measured results. At 1080p Medium, the range is 45 FPS; at 1440p Medium, it is 30 FPS; at 4K Medium, it is 16 FPS. This consistency suggests Medium is the most stable setting for this hardware combination.

For players with 144 Hz or higher refresh rate monitors, 1080p Low (191 FPS) or Medium (151 FPS) are the recommended choices. For 1440p 144 Hz displays, Low (126 FPS) is the only setting that reaches triple-digit frame rates, while Medium (99 FPS) is suitable for 100 Hz panels. The RX 6700 XT's 12 GB VRAM is sufficient for all tested settings, so memory capacity is not a limiting factor in the selection process.