Fivem

Fivem, a multiplayer modification platform built on Grand Theft Auto V, presents a unique performance profile that diverges significantly from single-player benchmarks. This analysis examines the measured performance of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7700, using only the provided benchmark data to understand how this combination handles the game's specific demands. The data reveals a system that is heavily reliant on resolution and settings, with a clear shift in bottleneck from the GPU to the CPU as resolution decreases.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D and AMD Radeon RX 7700 combination is placed at rank 1318 out of 3005 tested combos in Fivem. This places it in the 56th percentile of all tested systems, indicating a mid-pack performance tier for this specific game. The data suggests that while this pairing is capable, it is not among the top performers for Fivem, likely due to the game's heavy reliance on CPU single-thread performance and the specific demands of multiplayer environments.

The ranking is a composite of the CPU and GPU's individual strengths. The Ryzen 7 5800X3D's average benchmark score is 27896, placing it in the 80th percentile against all CPUs. Its nearest rivals in CPU benchmarks include the Intel Core i9-10900K with a score of 27872 and a deltaPct of 0.1%, making them effectively tied. Meanwhile, the GPU's average benchmark score is 15852, placing it in the 58th percentile against all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, scores 16129, putting the RX 7700 at a 1.7% deficit in raw GPU compute benchmarks. This combination of a high-percentile CPU and a mid-range GPU suggests the overall combo rank is likely constrained by the graphics card, especially at higher resolutions where the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck.

The discrepancy between the CPU's strong 80th percentile ranking and the GPU's 58th percentile ranking is telling. In Fivem, which is known to be demanding on the CPU due to its simulation and network code, this pairing should excel at lower resolutions. However, the overall combo rank is dragged down by the GPU's performance ceiling at higher resolutions. The 1318th rank out of 3005 combos suggests that many systems with faster GPUs but slower CPUs may outperform this combo at 4K, while this system would likely climb the ranks significantly at 1080p. The data indicates a well-balanced system for 1440p gaming, but one that is ultimately defined by its graphics card's limitations.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 is the primary driver of frame rates in Fivem, particularly at higher resolutions. It features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 624.1 GB/s. This memory configuration is substantial and helps prevent VRAM-related stuttering in a game like Fivem, which can be heavily modified with custom assets and textures. The GPU has a base clock of 1900 MHz, a game clock of 2041 MHz, and a boost clock of 2459 MHz, giving it a solid foundation for sustained performance.

The GPU's performance metrics show a clear scaling pattern across resolutions. At 1080p with Low settings, it achieves 200 FPS, but this drops to 46 FPS at 4K with High settings. This 77% drop in performance from 1080p Low to 4K High illustrates the GPU's workload scaling. The RX 7700's raw compute power, measured at 25.18 TFLOPS for FP32, is sufficient for high refresh rate 1080p and 1440p gaming in Fivem. However, the data shows that at 4K, the GPU is struggling to maintain high frame rates, with even Medium settings only yielding 58 FPS.

The GPU's benchmark scores, while placing it in the 58th percentile, show a nuanced picture. Its Passmark G3D score of 20974 is strong, but it trails the RTX 3060 Ti by 1.7% in average score. This indicates that the RX 7700 is a capable but not class-leading GPU. In Fivem, the 16 GB VRAM is a significant advantage over cards with 8 GB, as it allows for high-resolution texture packs without exceeding memory limits. The data suggests the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K, where even the lowest settings cannot push past 73 FPS, while the CPU has more headroom to offer at lower resolutions.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to play Fivem with this combo?

A: The data shows that 2560x1440 with High settings yields 83 FPS, which is a good balance between visual fidelity and smoothness. While 1080p offers higher frame rates, 1440p provides a better visual experience without dropping below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D has an average benchmark score of 27896, which is effectively tied with the Intel Core i9-10900K (27872, deltaPct 0.1%) and the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U (27887, deltaPct 0%). It is only 0.3% faster than the Intel Core i5-12600KF.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU the bottleneck in Fivem?

A: It depends on the resolution. At 4K, the GPU is the clear bottleneck, as frame rates max out at 73 FPS on Low settings. At 1080p, the CPU becomes more of a limiting factor, as frame rates reach up to 200 FPS, suggesting the CPU is nearing its limit.

Q: How much VRAM does the RX 7700 have and does it matter?

A: The RX 7700 has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory. This is ample for Fivem, which can use significant memory with custom mods and high-resolution textures, ensuring there is no VRAM-related performance drop.

Q: What is the difference in performance from Low to Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the average FPS drops from 132 on Low to 65 on Ultra. This is a 50.8% reduction in performance, showing that the Ultra preset is significantly more demanding.

Q: Does the CPU have a high single-thread score?

A: Yes, the Ryzen 7 5800X3D scores 884 in the 3dmark_single_thread test and 1452 in cinebench_r23_singlecore. These scores are important for Fivem, which often relies on a few strong cores.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the system demonstrates its highest frame rates, starting with 200 FPS on Low settings. The Medium preset delivers 158 FPS (with min 134 and max 182), High drops to 126 FPS, and Ultra settles at 98 FPS. This scaling shows a 51% reduction in frame rate from Low to Ultra at 1080p.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance scales down as expected. Low settings produce 132 FPS, Medium delivers 104 FPS (with min 88 and max 120), High yields 83 FPS, and Ultra drops to 65 FPS. The transition from Low to Ultra at 1440p represents a 50.8% reduction in performance. The system remains playable at all settings, with even Ultra staying above the 60 FPS mark.

At 3840x2160, the GPU begins to show its limits. Low settings produce 73 FPS, Medium drops to 58 FPS (with min 49 and max 66), High yields 46 FPS, and Ultra falls to 36 FPS. The performance drop from Low to Ultra at 4K is 50.7%, consistent with the other resolutions. However, the absolute frame rates at 4K are lower, with only Low settings maintaining a comfortable frame rate above 70 FPS. The data clearly shows that 4K gaming with this combo requires a compromise on settings to maintain smooth gameplay.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals the system's bottleneck characteristics. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 126 at 1080p to 83 at 1440p and finally to 46 at 4K. This represents a 63.5% reduction in performance from 1080p to 4K. Similarly, at Low settings, performance drops from 200 FPS at 1080p to 132 at 1440p and 73 at 4K, a 63.5% total reduction.

This scaling pattern indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting factor as resolution increases. The performance drop is relatively linear, suggesting a consistent GPU-bound workload. However, the fact that 1080p Low yields 200 FPS while 4K Low yields 73 FPS shows that the GPU's fill rate and pixel processing capabilities are being stressed at higher resolutions. The RX 7700's pixel rate of 236.1 GPixel/s and texture rate of 393.4 GTexel/s are being fully utilized at 4K.

The data also suggests that the CPU is not the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. If the CPU were the limiting factor, we would expect to see similar FPS numbers across resolutions. Instead, the significant drop from 1080p to 4K indicates that the GPU is being pushed to its limits. At 1080p, the high frame rates (up to 200 FPS) suggest that the CPU can keep up with the GPU's output, but the GPU is still the main determinant of performance. The resolution scaling confirms that this is a balanced system for 1440p, where the GPU can deliver high frame rates without being completely overwhelmed.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture. It has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. The key feature of this CPU is its large 96 MB shared L3 cache, which is crucial for gaming performance, particularly in titles like Fivem that may have large working sets. The CPU's benchmark scores show strong multi-threaded performance, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 14317 and a Passmark multithread score of 28309.

In Fivem, the CPU's role is critical, especially in multiplayer modes where many entities and scripts are active. The Ryzen 7 5800X3D's high single-thread performance, evidenced by its Geekbench singlecore score of 2017 and Cinebench R23 singlecore score of 1452, ensures that the game's main simulation thread has enough processing power. The CPU's performance in the Passmark physics test (2884) also indicates it can handle the game's physics calculations.

The data shows that at 1080p, the CPU is able to deliver frame rates up to 200 FPS on Low settings, which suggests it is not a significant bottleneck at this resolution. However, the fact that the frame rate does not scale linearly with GPU load at lower resolutions suggests the CPU is beginning to become a limiting factor. The 3dmark_16_threads score of 7299 and 3dmark_single_thread score of 884 indicate that while the CPU is strong, it has limits. The CPU's performance in this combo is sufficient to avoid being the primary bottleneck at 1080p and 1440p, but it is the high L3 cache and single-thread performance that make it a good match for Fivem's demands.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For 1920x1080, the High preset at 126 FPS offers the best balance, providing a smooth experience well above the 60 FPS threshold while maintaining good visual quality. The Ultra preset at 98 FPS is also viable for those prioritizing visuals, but the 28 FPS difference from High may not be worth the graphical gain.

At 2560x1440, the High preset at 83 FPS is the recommended choice. It provides a solid frame rate for competitive play while offering better visual fidelity than Medium. The Ultra preset at 65 FPS is playable but may feel less responsive for fast-paced action. The Medium preset at 104 FPS offers a higher frame rate but with reduced visual quality. For a balanced experience, High is the sweet spot.

For 3840x2160, the data suggests that sacrifices are necessary. The Low preset at 73 FPS is the only setting that provides a consistently playable frame rate above 60 FPS. The Medium preset at 58 FPS is borderline and may experience dips below 60 FPS, as indicated by the min FPS of 49. High and Ultra at 46 and 36 FPS respectively are not recommended for smooth gameplay. Therefore, for 4K, the Low preset is the only viable option for maintaining a competitive frame rate, while Medium can be considered if visual quality is prioritized over frame rate stability.