Fivem

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 presents a specific performance profile in Fivem, characterized by a significant bottleneck that shifts depending on the resolution and settings. The data shows a system that is capable of smooth gameplay at lower resolutions and settings but falls behind the majority of tested combinations, ranking 1714 out of 1792 combos. This analysis breaks down the measured performance to understand where the strengths and limitations lie.

Resolution Scaling

The progression from 1080p to 4K reveals a steep performance drop, indicating that the GPU is the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the average FPS is 49.6. Moving to 2560x1440 at the same settings, the average drops to 30.1, a decrease of roughly 39%. At 3840x2160, the average falls to 19.4, which is a further 36% reduction from the 1440p figure.

This pattern is consistent across all settings. At Low settings, the transition from 1080p (77.7 FPS) to 1440p (50.5 FPS) is a drop of about 35%, and then to 4K (30.4 FPS) is another 40% decline. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is particularly punishing, with performance roughly halving in most cases. For instance, at Medium settings, the 1440p score of 40.4 FPS drops to 23.5 FPS at 4K.

The data indicates that at 1080p, the CPU can more readily feed the GPU, allowing for higher frame rates. However, as the resolution increases, the pixel fill rate demand on the GTX 1650 becomes overwhelming. The GPU's 4 GB of GDDR5 memory and 128-bit memory bus, with a bandwidth of 128.1 GB/s, struggle to keep up with the increased data at 1440p and especially 4K. The result is that the system is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions, making the 4K experience impractical for playable frame rates, with even Low settings only achieving 30.4 FPS.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combination?

A: Based on the measured data, 1920x1080 is the only resolution where the average frame rate consistently stays above 36 FPS across all settings. Even at Ultra, it achieves 36.3 FPS, while the next best resolution, 2560x1440, only reaches 50.5 FPS on Low and drops to 24 FPS on Ultra.

Q: How does the GTX 1650 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The GTX 1650's average benchmark score is 8713. This is 0.4% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile and the AMD Radeon 550X, and 0.5% higher than the NVIDIA Quadro P2200. The data shows it sits in a very tight performance band with these cards, with deltas of less than 1% in either direction.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 3700X a strong performer?

A: The CPU holds a percentile ranking of 85 among all CPUs, indicating it is stronger than the vast majority of processors. Its average benchmark score of 28631 is nearly identical to its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-12600, which scores 28654, a delta of only -0.1%.

Q: What is the impact of raising settings from Low to Ultra at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the average FPS drops from 77.7 on Low to 36.3 on Ultra. This represents a 53% performance reduction. The scaling is not linear, with a large drop from High (49.6 FPS) to Ultra (36.3 FPS), suggesting that the Ultra preset imposes a significant load on the GPU.

Q: Can this system run Fivem at 1440p?

A: It can run at 1440p, but with compromises. At Low settings, it achieves 50.5 FPS. However, at Medium settings, the average drops to 40.4 FPS, and at High, it falls to 30.1 FPS. The Ultra preset results in an average of 24 FPS, which is below the threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: How much faster is the CPU compared to the GPU?

A: The CPU's percentile rank is 85, while the GPU's percentile rank is 43. This difference highlights a significant imbalance, with the CPU having much higher relative performance compared to other CPUs than the GPU has compared to other GPUs. This suggests the GPU will frequently be the limiting factor.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X is a Zen 2 architecture processor with 8 cores and 16 threads. Its base clock is 3.60 GHz, with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. In synthetic benchmarks, it scores 19087 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2694 in single-core, indicating robust multi-threaded capabilities. This strong CPU performance is evident in the data, as the system is not often CPU-bound at lower resolutions.

The CPU's high relative standing (85th percentile) means it is well-equipped to handle the game's logic and physics. At 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves 77.7 FPS, which is the highest score in the entire dataset. This indicates that the CPU can push frame rates high when the GPU is not the bottleneck. However, the GTX 1650's performance ceiling becomes the limiting factor. Even with a powerful CPU, the frame rates are capped by the GPU's ability to render frames, particularly as resolution and settings increase.

The data suggests that in this combination, the CPU has ample headroom. It is not the primary constraint in any of the tested scenarios. The performance drops observed when moving from Low to Ultra settings are characteristic of a GPU bottleneck, where the graphics card is unable to keep up with the increased rendering demands. The CPU is ready to deliver more frames, but the GPU cannot process them fast enough.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system shows its best performance. The average FPS is 77.7 on Low, 58.1 on Medium, 49.6 on High, and 36.3 on Ultra. This range offers a playable experience, with Low settings providing a very smooth frame rate and even Ultra staying above 30 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the average FPS decreases significantly. The scores are 50.5 on Low, 40.4 on Medium, 30.1 on High, and 24 on Ultra. This resolution is playable at Low and Medium, but High and Ultra settings result in frame rates that are not ideal for a smooth experience.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles. The average FPS is 30.4 on Low, 23.5 on Medium, 19.4 on High, and 11.8 on Ultra. These numbers are all below the standard for smooth gameplay, making 4K an unsuitable resolution for this combination. The drop from Low to Ultra at 4K is a 61% reduction, from 30.4 FPS to 11.8 FPS, underscoring the GPU's lack of headroom at this resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

This combination of hardware ranks 1714 out of 1792 tested combos in Fivem. This places it in the bottom 5% of all tested systems, indicating that it is a low-performing combination for this specific game. The low ranking is consistent with the GPU's 43rd percentile standing, which drags down the overall system performance.

The GPU's score of 7880 in Passmark G3D is a key indicator of its modest capabilities. While the CPU is a strong performer, ranking in the 85th percentile, the overall combo rank is heavily influenced by the GPU. This pairing creates a significant imbalance, where the CPU's potential is largely untapped due to the GPU's limitations. The result is a system that can handle lighter loads but is outclassed by the majority of other configurations in the database for Fivem.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides a clear path for the best experience. For a smooth frame rate, the Low preset at 1920x1080 is the optimal choice, delivering an average of 77.7 FPS. This is the only configuration where the system approaches the higher end of the refresh rate spectrum, making it ideal for fast-paced multiplayer scenarios.

If visual quality is a priority, the Medium preset at 1920x1080 is a strong alternative, with an average of 58.1 FPS. This provides a 25% reduction in frame rate compared to Low but offers a noticeable improvement in graphical fidelity. The High preset at 1080p, at 49.6 FPS, is another viable option, though the jump to Ultra at 36.3 FPS offers diminishing returns for the significant performance cost.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset is the only option that provides a consistently smooth experience, with 50.5 FPS. The Medium preset at 40.4 FPS is playable but may feel less fluid. All settings above Medium at 1440p, and all settings at 4K, should be avoided for a playable experience, as the frame rates fall below 30 FPS, with 4K Ultra dropping to just 11.8 FPS. The data strongly suggests that 1080p is the target resolution, with Low or Medium settings providing the best balance of smoothness and visual quality.