Fivem

Fivem is a multiplayer modification platform that places unique demands on both processor and graphics hardware, and the measured results for the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT paired with the AMD Radeon RX 580 show a system that is heavily constrained by its GPU at higher settings. The data indicates a combination that ranks in the lower percentile of tested configurations, performing best at lower resolutions and graphical presets where the CPU's capabilities can be more fully utilized.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall performance rank of this CPU and GPU combination in Fivem?

A: The combo ranks 1643 out of 1792 tested combinations, placing it in the bottom 8.3% of all tested configurations for this game.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 5800XT compare to its nearest rival, the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE?

A: The Ryzen 7 5800XT has an average benchmark score of 29774, which is 0.1% higher than the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE's average score of 29740, a negligible difference in overall processing power.

Q: What is the performance delta between the RX 580 and its closest competitor, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570?

A: The RX 580 has an average benchmark score of 13559, which is essentially identical to the GTX 570's score of 13564, showing a 0% performance difference between the two GPUs.

Q: What is the best measured FPS result for this combo in Fivem?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 87.9 FPS at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings, which is the only setting at that resolution that achieves a frame rate above 80 FPS.

Q: Does the system achieve a playable 60 FPS at 2560x1440 resolution?

A: No, at 2560x1440, the highest average FPS is 56.5 FPS on Low settings, which falls below the 60 FPS threshold. Medium settings yield 45.1 FPS, High yields 36.0 FPS, and Ultra drops to 28.3 FPS.

Q: How does the RX 580's percentile ranking compare to the CPU's percentile ranking?

A: The RX 580 ranks in the 53rd percentile among all GPUs, while the Ryzen 7 5800XT ranks in the 86th percentile among all CPUs, indicating the GPU is a far weaker component relative to its peers than the CPU is.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT is a high-end desktop processor from the 5000 series, built on the Zen 3 architecture with the Vermeer codename. It features 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. This configuration provides a substantial amount of multi-threaded capability for handling the numerous background processes and entity computations that occur in a multiplayer environment like Fivem. The CPU's benchmark scores reinforce its strength; it achieves a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 23794 and a single-core score of 3359, showcasing robust performance in both heavily threaded and lightly threaded workloads.

In the context of Fivem, the CPU's role is critical for maintaining stable frame times during high player-density scenarios. The 32 MB of L3 cache is beneficial for reducing memory latency when accessing frequently used game data. The 3dmark scores show a progression from 1879 with 2 threads to 7680 with max threads, indicating strong scaling as more cores are utilized. With a PassMark multithread score of 27988 and a single-thread score of 3538, the processor demonstrates it is more than capable of feeding the GPU with game state updates. The CPU's percentile ranking of 86 versus all CPUs confirms that it is a top-tier component, and its nearest rivals, including the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS and AMD Ryzen 7 7840H, have average scores within 0.3% of the 5800XT, indicating they are all in the same performance class.

The data suggests that the CPU is not the primary bottleneck in this pairing for Fivem. The measured FPS drops significantly as resolution and settings increase, which is a classic symptom of a GPU limitation. However, the CPU's high thread count and clock speeds ensure that it can maintain consistent frame pacing, preventing stutters that would otherwise occur in busy multiplayer lobbies. The processor's 105 W TDP and support for DDR4 memory are standard for its generation, but its architectural efficiency is what allows it to compete with much newer parts.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 580 is a graphics card based on the Polaris 20 chip and the GCN 4.0 architecture, manufactured on a 14 nm process. It comes equipped with 8 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s. The GPU has a base clock of 1257 MHz and a boost clock of 1340 MHz, with memory clocked at 2000 MHz (8 Gbps effective). These specifications result in a pixel rate of 42.88 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 193.0 GTexel/s, along with 6.175 TFLOPS of FP32 compute power.

In Fivem, the RX 580's role is to handle the rendering of the game world, including the detailed vehicles and modded assets that are common in the community. The GPU's performance in benchmarks shows it is a mid-range part; its PassMark G3D score is 8813, and it achieves a 3dmark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1005. Its percentile ranking of 53 versus all GPUs places it squarely in the average tier. The nearest rivals, including the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 and GTX 950, have nearly identical average scores (13564 and 13549 respectively), with deltas of 0% and 0.1%, indicating that the RX 580 offers performance on par with those older cards.

The measured FPS data demonstrates the GPU's limitations clearly. At 3840x2160 resolution, the average frame rate is a poor 20.8 FPS at High settings and drops to 15.5 FPS at Ultra settings. Even at 1920x1080, the GPU struggles to maintain high frame rates with demanding settings, achieving only 41.2 FPS at Ultra. The 8 GB of VRAM is sufficient for Fivem's typical textures, but the raw compute power of the GCN 4.0 architecture is insufficient for high-fidelity rendering at modern resolutions. The GPU's end-of-life production status and 185 W TDP further suggest it is an older component that will be the primary limiting factor in this system's ability to deliver high frame rates in Fivem.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 7 5800XT and the RX 580 achieves a rank of 1643 out of 1792 tested combos in Fivem. This places the system in the bottom 8.3% of all configurations, a ranking that is heavily influenced by the GPU's performance. The CPU is a top-tier part relative to its peers, but the GPU's mid-range standing drags the overall combo rank down significantly. This disparity means that the system is unbalanced; the processor is capable of far more than the graphics card can deliver.

The rank indicates that the majority of tested systems, even those with lower-end CPUs, outperform this combo because they are paired with more capable graphics cards. The data suggests that the frame rates are largely dictated by the GPU's rendering capabilities, as seen in the significant drop in FPS when moving from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. The CPU's high percentile ranking (86) does not translate to a high combo rank, underscoring that in Fivem, the GPU often has a more decisive impact on average FPS for this particular pairing.

For users looking to understand this ranking, it implies that upgrading the GPU would yield a substantial improvement in Fivem performance, while the CPU would not need to be replaced to see gains. The combo's performance is consistent with a system where the GPU is the bottleneck, as evidenced by the fact that at 1920x1080 Low settings (87.9 FPS) the system performs well, but at Ultra settings (41.2 FPS) it falls to sub-60 FPS levels. The rank of 1643 is a clear indicator that this is not a high-performance gaming configuration for Fivem, despite the strong CPU.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for Fivem shows a clear and predictable pattern of decreasing performance as resolution and graphical settings increase. At 1920x1080, the system achieves its best results: 87.9 FPS on Low settings, 68.5 FPS on Medium, 53.2 FPS on High, and 41.2 FPS on Ultra. This shows that at the most common gaming resolution, the system can provide a smooth experience on Low or Medium settings, but struggles to maintain high frame rates on High or Ultra presets.

Moving up to 2560x1440 resolution, the average FPS drops across all settings. Low settings produce 56.5 FPS, Medium delivers 45.1 FPS, High yields 36.0 FPS, and Ultra falls to 28.3 FPS. This resolution is playable only on Low settings, and the system begins to show its limitations as the GPU struggles to fill the additional pixels. The performance gap between 1080p and 1440p is significant, indicating that the RX 580 is the limiting factor.

At 3840x2160 (4K) resolution, the system's performance collapses. Low settings produce only 29.3 FPS, Medium yields 24.2 FPS, High drops to 20.8 FPS, and Ultra falls to 15.5 FPS. These numbers are not playable for most users, confirming that 4K gaming is out of reach for this combo. The data shows a consistent scaling pattern: moving from Low to Ultra settings at any resolution results in roughly a 50% reduction in frame rate. Across all resolutions, the performance delta between Low and Ultra settings is substantial, with the 1080p Low result of 87.9 FPS being the only measurement that approaches high-refresh-rate gaming capabilities.