Fivem

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT produces a fascinating dataset in Fivem, one that reveals a stark shift in bottleneck behavior as resolution climbs. At 1080p, the combination delivers exceptional frame rates that suggest the CPU is the primary limiter, while at 4K, the GPU takes over and dictates performance. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS, the role of each component, and how this specific combo ranks among the thousands of tested configurations.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a dramatic and predictable decline as resolution increases, but the rate of that decline tells a compelling story about which component is in charge. Moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440, the average FPS at High settings drops from 177 to 117, a decrease of 60 FPS or roughly 34%. This is a significant hit, but it is nothing compared to the next step. When resolution jumps from 2560x1440 to 3840x2160, the average FPS at High settings falls from 117 to 65, a reduction of 52 FPS, or about 44%.

This pattern indicates that at 1080p, the system is heavily CPU-bound. The Ryzen 7 5700G is working hard to feed frames to the RX 7900 XT, and the GPU is not being fully utilized. The 34% drop from 1080p to 1440p shows that the GPU is starting to take on more work, but the CPU is still a significant factor. However, the massive 44% drop from 1440p to 4K reveals that the RX 7900 XT has become the definitive bottleneck. The sheer number of pixels at 3840x2160 overwhelms the GPU, and the CPU's frame generation capability is no longer the limiting factor.

The data implies that this is a pairing with a large performance headroom at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the combo hits an average of 281 FPS, which is an extraordinarily high number. This suggests that for esports-style or fast-paced gameplay at 1080p, the system is more than capable of pushing beyond the refresh rate of most monitors. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p is also telling: the FPS drops from 281 to 137, a 51% reduction. This shows that even at 1080p, increasing settings to Ultra does shift some load onto the GPU, but the CPU still holds the system back from reaching the theoretical maximum of the graphics card.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with Medium settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with Medium settings is 221, with a minimum of 188 and a maximum of 255 FPS.

Q: How does the combo's performance at 4K High compare to 4K Ultra?

A: At 3840x2160, the average FPS drops from 65 on High settings to 50 on Ultra settings, a 15 FPS or 23% decrease, indicating that the Ultra preset is very demanding on the GPU.

Q: Is the performance at 1440p closer to 1080p or 4K?

A: The performance at 2560x1440 is a middle ground. For High settings, 1440p delivers 117 FPS, which is 60 FPS lower than 1080p (177 FPS) but 52 FPS higher than 4K (65 FPS). This shows a balanced scaling where both CPU and GPU are contributing factors.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The highest average FPS is 281, achieved at the 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU appear to be the primary bottleneck at 4K?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the primary bottleneck at 4K. The large FPS drop from 1440p to 4K indicates the RX 7900 XT is struggling to keep up with the pixel count, while the CPU is likely not working at its full potential.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 702 out of 3707 tested combos in Fivem, placing it in the top 19% of all systems tested.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT plays a decisive role in shaping the FPS at higher resolutions. With 20 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 320-bit bus, it offers a substantial memory bandwidth of 800.0 GB/s. This is a critical factor in a game like Fivem, which is a multiplayer modification platform that can be heavily textured and asset-intensive. The large VRAM buffer ensures that the card can hold a significant amount of texture data, avoiding stutters and hitches that can occur when the GPU runs out of memory.

The clock speeds also paint a picture of a high-performance card. The boost clock of 2394 MHz and a game clock of 2025 MHz are high figures, allowing for significant compute throughput. This is reflected in the benchmark scores, such as a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5623 and a Geekbench Vulkan score of 71068. These scores indicate that the card has immense raw compute power, which is necessary for the demanding 4K resolutions where we see the FPS dip.

However, the data suggests that even this powerful GPU is not enough to maintain high frame rates at 4K in Fivem. The drop from 65 FPS at High to 50 FPS at Ultra at 3840x2160 shows that the card's processing power is being taxed by the game's rendering load. The GPU's percentile ranking of 55 vs all GPUs might seem low, but it's essential to consider that this ranking is based on a broad set of benchmarks, and in this specific game, the RX 7900 XT is clearly capable of high performance, just not at the highest resolution. The card's performance is more than adequate for 1440p gaming, where it delivers an average of 117 FPS on High settings.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the optimal settings for this combo depend heavily on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For a smooth experience at 4K, the High preset is the best choice. It delivers an average of 65 FPS, which is playable, while the Ultra preset drops to 50 FPS, which is less fluid. The Medium preset at 4K offers a compromise with 81 FPS, but High seems to be the sweet spot for balancing visual fidelity and performance.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset offers an excellent experience with an average of 146 FPS. This is a significant jump from the 117 FPS on High and provides a smoother, more responsive feel. The Low preset at 1440p pushes the average to 185 FPS, which is ideal for competitive play if visual quality is not a priority. For the best balance of high frame rates and good visuals, Medium at 1440p is the recommended choice.

At 1920x1080, the system is so powerful that even the Ultra preset achieves an average of 137 FPS. This is more than enough for most high-refresh-rate monitors. The High preset at 177 FPS is also an excellent choice. The Medium preset at 221 FPS and Low at 281 FPS are available for those seeking the absolute highest frame rates. However, given that even Ultra is above 144 FPS, a user can safely choose Ultra at 1080p for the best visual experience without sacrificing fluidity. The data shows a clear progression: at 1080p, the CPU is the limit, so maxing out the settings is a viable strategy.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT combo ranks 702 out of 3707 tested combinations in Fivem. This places it in the 81st percentile of all tested systems, which is a strong showing. It indicates that this pairing is better than the vast majority of other system configurations for this specific game. The rank of 702 suggests that while the combo is very capable, there are 701 other configurations that deliver higher average frame rates in Fivem.

This ranking is somewhat surprising given the high FPS numbers at 1080p. The fact that it doesn't rank higher is likely due to the fact that many other tested combos might include more powerful CPUs, such as the Ryzen 7 5800X3D or Intel's 13th and 14th generation parts, which are better at handling the CPU-intensive tasks at lower resolutions. The RX 7900 XT is a top-tier GPU, but the Ryzen 7 5700G, while a capable processor, is not the absolute fastest for gaming. The data implies that the combo is held back by the CPU, preventing it from reaching the top echelons of the ranking. However, the 702nd spot out of 3707 is still a very solid performance, indicating that this is a well-balanced system for most users.

Measured FPS Breakdown

Here is the complete set of measured FPS data for the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT in Fivem:

• 3840x2160 (4K):
• Low: 103 FPS average
• Medium: 81 FPS average (min 69, max 93)
• High: 65 FPS average
• Ultra: 50 FPS average

• 2560x1440 (1440p):
• Low: 185 FPS average
• Medium: 146 FPS average (min 124, max 168)
• High: 117 FPS average
• Ultra: 90 FPS average

• 1920x1080 (1080p):
• Low: 281 FPS average
• Medium: 221 FPS average (min 188, max 255)
• High: 177 FPS average
• Ultra: 137 FPS average

The data shows a clear trend. At every resolution, the FPS scales down as settings increase from Low to Ultra. The most notable jumps are between Medium and High at 4K (81 to 65 FPS) and between High and Ultra at 1440p (117 to 90 FPS). The data also shows that the 1080p results are significantly higher than 1440p, which are higher than 4K, confirming the resolution scaling analysis.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture. Its base clock is 3.80 GHz and it can boost up to 4.60 GHz. This is a solid foundation for gaming, and its benchmarks support this. For instance, it scores 12830.5 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 1494 in single-core. Its Passmark multithread score is 24419, and its 3DMark 8-thread score is 5648. These numbers demonstrate that the CPU has substantial multi-threaded and single-threaded performance.

The CPU's role in Fivem appears to be crucial, particularly at 1080p. The fact that the FPS is extremely high at 1080p (281 FPS on Low) suggests that the game is heavily CPU-bound at that resolution. The Ryzen 7 5700G is generating frames as fast as it can, but the RX 7900 XT is not being fully utilized. This is a classic sign of a CPU bottleneck. The processor's high single-core performance is likely the key to its ability to push high frame rates in a game that may not scale perfectly across all 16 threads.

As resolution increases, the CPU's load decreases relative to the GPU. At 4K, the CPU is likely waiting for the GPU to finish rendering each frame, and its role becomes less critical to the final FPS. The 16 MB of L3 cache and 512 KB of L2 cache per core are sufficient for the game's data requirements. The CPU's performance relative to its rivals is also notable. It scores nearly identically to the Intel Core i9-9900K, with a deltaPct of -0.2%, and is slightly ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 by 0.4%. This shows that while it's not the absolute best, it is a very competent gaming CPU that, when paired with a powerful GPU, can deliver top-tier results, even if it limits the GPU's potential at lower resolutions.