Fivem

# Fivem Performance Analysis: AMD Ryzen 7 5700X + Intel Arc B390

The data for this Fivem combination reveals an unusual pairing: a strong mid-range desktop CPU paired with an integrated-class mobile GPU, producing a system where the graphics solution becomes the dominant constraint across nearly every measured scenario. The measured frame rates show a consistent pattern of GPU-limited performance, with the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X's processing power largely untapped as resolutions and settings force the Intel Arc B390 to its limits.

Resolution Scaling

The resolution scaling behavior in Fivem for this combo is stark and immediately revealing. From 1080p to 1440p at Low settings, average FPS drops from 88 to 58, a loss of 30 frames per second. Continuing to 4K Low, the average falls to 32 FPS, meaning the 4K result is less than half of the 1080p figure. This scaling pattern indicates that the Intel Arc B390 is the primary limiting component, as the frame rate drops are proportionally much larger than the pixel count increases suggest a purely GPU-bound scenario.

At Medium settings, the scaling tells a similar story. The 1080p Medium average of 70 FPS drops to 46 FPS at 1440p, then further to 25 FPS at 4K. Notably, the 4K Medium result includes minimum and maximum values of 22 and 29 FPS respectively, showing tight frame pacing even at low performance levels. This narrow range suggests the GPU is consistently saturated rather than experiencing intermittent bottlenecks.

The High settings curve shows the same trend with slightly lower absolute numbers: 56 FPS at 1080p, 37 FPS at 1440p, and 20 FPS at 4K. Ultra settings produce the most extreme scaling, with 43 FPS at 1080p dropping to 29 FPS at 1440p and finally 16 FPS at 4K. The overall pattern across all four settings presets demonstrates that Fivem's resolution scaling with this hardware is nearly linear with pixel count, which is the classic signature of a GPU-bound workload.

What the data implies is that the CPU is not the limiting factor at any resolution. The Ryzen 7 5700X with its 8 cores and 16 threads has ample headroom, as evidenced by the fact that even at 1080p Low, where the GPU has the least work, the frame rate only reaches 88 FPS. A CPU-bound scenario would show much smaller FPS differences between resolutions, but here the 4K Low result (32 FPS) is nearly three times lower than 1080p Low (88 FPS), confirming the B390's rendering pipeline as the bottleneck.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X presents an interesting case in this configuration. Its specifications include 8 cores, 16 threads, a base clock of 3.40 GHz, and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The CPU's benchmark scores show strong multi-threaded capability, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 13184 and a Geekbench multicore score of 10779. Single-thread performance is also respectable, with Cinebench R23 single-core scoring 1499 and Geekbench single-core reaching 2016.

In the context of Fivem, which is a multiplayer modification platform that typically benefits from strong single-thread performance, the 5700X's single-core scores suggest it should handle game logic and physics calculations competently. The benchmark data for the CPU places it in the 79th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 27578. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-12600K, which matches the 5700X's average score exactly with a 0% delta, and the AMD Ryzen 7 5800, which is just 0.2% behind.

However, the measured FPS data reveals that the CPU's capabilities are largely irrelevant to the final frame rates in this pairing. Even at 1080p Low, where CPU overhead is most likely to surface, the system only achieves 88 FPS. Given that the 5700X's single-thread performance is strong enough to push far beyond this in less GPU-limited scenarios, the conclusion is that the CPU is never the bottleneck. The 3DMark scores support this view: 921 for single-thread, 1821 for 2-thread, 3512 for 4-thread, and 6858 for 16-thread tests, showing consistent scaling that indicates healthy core utilization.

The data suggests that players using this CPU with a more capable GPU would see substantially higher frame rates in Fivem. The current pairing leaves significant CPU performance on the table, as evidenced by the fact that the measured FPS at all resolutions and settings falls well below what the 5700X's processing capabilities would typically allow in a balanced system.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B390 is the clear limiting factor in this Fivem configuration. This GPU, based on the Xe3-LPG architecture with a Panther Lake chip, is described as an IGP (integrated graphics processor) with a slot width of "IGP" and a bus interface of "IGP". Its memory configuration is "System Shared" with system-dependent bandwidth, meaning it relies on shared system memory rather than dedicated VRAM.

The GPU's benchmark results are modest, with a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1482. This places the B390 in the 9th percentile among all GPUs, indicating it performs better than only a small fraction of the graphics cards in the database. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX (1.3% faster), NVIDIA GeForce 800M (1.5% faster), NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM (2.5% faster), and NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 (2.7% faster). These comparisons place the B390 in the entry-level or legacy GPU performance tier.

The GPU's clock specifications include a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2500 MHz. With 1536 shading units, 48 TMUs, and 24 ROPs, the B390 has a theoretical pixel rate of 60.00 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 120.0 GTexel/s. Its FP32 performance is rated at 7.680 TFLOPS. These specifications, while not insignificant on paper, translate to the measured FPS figures that struggle to maintain playable frame rates at higher resolutions.

The measured data shows that even at 1080p Low, the B390 only manages 88 FPS, and at 1080p Ultra it drops to 43 FPS. At 4K, all settings produce sub-35 FPS results, with Ultra at 16 FPS being essentially unplayable. The GPU's 9th percentile ranking among all GPUs aligns with these results, confirming that the B390 is designed for lightweight tasks rather than demanding gaming workloads.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 provides the highest frame rates across all settings, with Low achieving 88 FPS, Medium 70 FPS, High 56 FPS, and Ultra 43 FPS. At 2560x1440, the frame rates drop to 58, 46, 37, and 29 FPS respectively, while 3840x2160 yields only 32, 25, 20, and 16 FPS.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B390 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The B390's 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1482 places it slightly above the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX (1463, 1.3% slower) and GeForce 800M (1460, 1.5% slower), but below the GeForce GT 625 OEM (1446, 2.5% faster) and GeForce GT 710 (1443, 2.7% faster) in relative performance.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 5700X holding back the system in Fivem?

A: No, the data indicates the CPU is not the limiting factor. The 5700X has strong benchmark scores including a Cinebench R23 multicore of 13184 and single-core of 1499, placing it in the 79th percentile of all CPUs. The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K shows that the GPU is the bottleneck.

Q: What FPS can I expect at 4K with this combo?

A: The measured 4K results are 32 FPS at Low, 25 FPS at Medium (with min/max of 22/29), 20 FPS at High, and 16 FPS at Ultra. These numbers suggest 4K gaming is not viable for most scenarios, though Low settings approach playability.

Q: How does the 5700X compare to its closest CPU rivals?

A: The 5700X has an average benchmark score of 27578, which matches the Intel Core i5-12600K exactly (0% delta). The AMD Ryzen 7 5800 is 0.2% slower, and the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X is 0.2% faster, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H is 0.3% slower.

Q: What settings preset gives the highest minimum frame rate at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the only settings with reported minimum FPS is Medium, showing 39 FPS minimum and 53 FPS maximum. Low and High settings have no reported minimum values, but their averages of 58 and 37 FPS provide context for expected performance.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and Intel Arc B390 ranks 2656 out of 3005 tested combos in Fivem, placing it in the bottom 12% of all configurations. This ranking reflects the significant mismatch between the CPU and GPU components, where the powerful processor is paired with a graphics solution that ranks in the 9th percentile among all GPUs.

The CPU's 79th percentile ranking contrasts sharply with the GPU's 9th percentile, creating a system where the overall combo ranking is dragged down by the graphics component. This is a classic bottleneck scenario where the GPU's limited rendering capabilities prevent the CPU from demonstrating its full potential in gaming workloads.

Within the context of Fivem specifically, this rank of 2656 out of 3005 suggests that most other tested combinations deliver better gaming performance. The data implies that users seeking improved Fivem performance should prioritize GPU upgrades over CPU upgrades, as the 5700X provides sufficient processing power for this title. The combo's ranking indicates that while the CPU is well-suited for gaming, the GPU choice severely limits the overall experience.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured FPS shows a clear progression across settings. Low settings produce an average of 88 FPS, which is the highest measured result for this combo. Medium settings yield 70 FPS with a minimum of 59 and maximum of 80, showing reasonable frame consistency. High settings drop to 56 FPS, while Ultra settings produce 43 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 45 FPS, indicating that the GPU has significant work to do even at the lowest resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates decrease substantially. Low settings average 58 FPS, Medium averages 46 FPS with a range of 39 to 53, High averages 37 FPS, and Ultra averages 29 FPS. The 1440p results show a more compressed range between settings compared to 1080p, with only 29 FPS separating Low from Ultra. This compression suggests that at higher resolutions, the GPU becomes more uniformly saturated regardless of quality preset.

At 3840x2160, the performance becomes marginal. Low settings average 32 FPS, Medium averages 25 FPS with a range of 22 to 29, High averages 20 FPS, and Ultra averages 16 FPS. The 4K results confirm that this combo is not suitable for high-resolution gaming, with even the lowest settings failing to reach 60 FPS. The 1080p Low result of 88 FPS is the only measured scenario that approaches smooth gameplay, while all other configurations fall below typical playability thresholds.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance for optimizing the Fivem experience with this hardware. At 1920x1080, Low settings deliver 88 FPS, which is the only measured configuration that comfortably exceeds 60 FPS. For players prioritizing smooth gameplay, 1080p Low is the recommended choice, offering the best balance of performance and responsiveness.

At 1080p Medium, the average of 70 FPS with a minimum of 59 FPS suggests that this preset can maintain playable frame rates in most scenarios, with the minimum staying just above 60 FPS. This makes 1080p Medium a viable alternative for users who want slightly improved visual quality without sacrificing too much performance. The reported range of 59 to 80 FPS indicates some variability, but the overall experience should remain smooth.

For users who prefer 1440p, Low settings at 58 FPS provide the best performance, though this falls short of 60 FPS. Medium settings at 1440p average 46 FPS with a minimum of 39, which may be acceptable for less demanding play styles. The data suggests that 1440p gaming is possible but requires significant compromises in visual quality and does not guarantee consistent frame rates.

4K is not recommended with this combo, as even Low settings only achieve 32 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K produces an average of just 16 FPS, making it unsuitable for any practical gaming use. The overall recommendation is to use 1080p with Low or Medium settings for the best experience, as these configurations provide the highest frame rates and most consistent performance in the measured data.