Fivem

Fivem presents a unique challenge for hardware analysis due to its multiplayer-focused, modded environment, which often behaves differently than traditional single-player benchmarks. The measured data for the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 combination provides a clear picture of its capabilities and limitations within this specific title. This analysis breaks down the results, focusing on resolution scaling, settings impact, and the distinct roles played by the CPU and GPU.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 ranks at 3562 out of 3707 tested combos in Fivem. This places it in the lower percentile of tested systems, indicating that while it can run the game, it is far from a top-tier performer. The ranking reflects the significant bottleneck created by the GPU, as the CPU is a high-end part that is being held back by a modest graphics card.

To contextualize the CPU's performance, it sits in the 87th percentile against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 40081. Its nearest rivals in synthetic tests include the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365, which is 0.1% faster, and the Intel Core 5 221E, which is 0.2% slower. This shows the Ryzen 7 7700 is a very capable processor, but its potential is not fully realized in this specific game configuration. The GPU, on the other hand, is in the 40th percentile against all GPUs, with an average score of 7472. It trades blows with the AMD Radeon HD 8850M (0.3% faster) and the Intel UHD Graphics 750 (0.4% faster), confirming its position as an entry-level graphics solution. The data strongly suggests that the combo's low rank is a direct consequence of the GPU's performance ceiling, not the CPU's processing power.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data across different presets reveals a clear strategy for achieving the best playable experience. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 76 FPS, which is the highest frame rate recorded for this combo. This is the only setting that consistently allows for a smooth, high-refresh-rate experience. The Medium preset also provides a playable experience with an average of 60 FPS, and a minimum of 51 FPS, which is acceptable for most users. However, the jump to High drops the average to 48 FPS, and Ultra further reduces it to 37 FPS.

For a balance between visual quality and performance, Medium at 1920x1080 represents the best compromise, offering a stable 60 FPS average. If the priority is purely competitive or high-refresh-rate gameplay, the Low preset is the optimal choice. At higher resolutions, the frame rates become too low for a comfortable experience, with the best 2560x1440 result being 50 FPS on Low and the best 3840x2160 result being 28 FPS on Low. Therefore, the data suggests that users should stick to 1080p and utilize the Low or Medium presets to ensure a smooth and responsive experience in Fivem.

Resolution Scaling

The performance degradation from 1080p to 4K is steep and highlights the GPU's dominant role as the limiting factor. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 76 FPS. Moving to 1440p, this drops to 50 FPS, a 34% reduction. At 4K, the frame rate falls to 28 FPS, a 63% reduction from the 1080p baseline. This pattern is consistent across all settings, showing that the GTX 1650's rendering capabilities are quickly overwhelmed as pixel count increases.

This scaling behavior is a classic sign of a GPU-bound scenario. The Ryzen 7 7700 is a powerful processor with a boost clock of 5.30 GHz and 8 cores, making it highly unlikely to be the bottleneck at these resolutions. The data indicates that the GTX 1650, with its 4 GB of GDDR5 memory and 128.1 GB/s bandwidth, simply cannot maintain frame rates as the resolution increases. The frame rate drops are not linear, which points to memory bandwidth and fill-rate limitations on the GPU. To achieve higher frame rates, reducing resolution is far more effective than adjusting in-game quality settings, as the GPU is the primary constraint.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete set of measured FPS data provides a detailed view of the combo's performance across all tested configurations.

At 1920x1080, the results are:

• Low: 76 FPS average
• Medium: 60 FPS average, with min and max of 51 and 69 FPS
• High: 48 FPS average
• Ultra: 37 FPS average

At 2560x1440, the results are:

• Low: 50 FPS average
• Medium: 40 FPS average, with min and max of 34 and 45 FPS
• High: 32 FPS average
• Ultra: 25 FPS average

At 3840x2160, the results are:

• Low: 28 FPS average
• Medium: 22 FPS average, with min and max of 19 and 25 FPS
• High: 18 FPS average
• Ultra: 14 FPS average

The data clearly shows a consistent drop in performance as both resolution and graphical settings increase. The only configurations that deliver an average above 60 FPS are 1080p Low and Medium. The 1440p and 4K results are generally below the 50 FPS mark, making them less suitable for fast-paced gameplay. The minimum FPS values for the Medium preset at each resolution (51, 34, and 19) further illustrate the performance ceiling, showing that even mid-range settings can lead to noticeable stutters in demanding scenes.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 is the defining component in this combo's Fivem performance. Its architecture is Turing, built on a 12 nm process. It has a base clock of 1485 MHz and a boost clock of 1665 MHz. The memory configuration is 4 GB of GDDR5 on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 128.1 GB/s. These specifications point to a card designed for 1080p gaming at medium to low settings, which aligns perfectly with the measured results.

The GPU's performance percentile of 40 and its average benchmark score of 7472 are consistent with its role as an entry-level part. In Fivem, the VRAM capacity of 4 GB is a critical factor. At higher resolutions and settings, the game's texture and geometry data likely exceed this limit, forcing the GPU to use slower system memory or reduce texture quality, which contributes to the significant frame rate drops observed. The measured FPS data shows that the GTX 1650 is the primary bottleneck. Even with a flagship-class CPU like the Ryzen 7 7700, the frame rates are capped by the GPU's ability to render frames. The card's FP32 performance of 2.984 TFLOPS and pixel rate of 53.28 GPixel/s further underscore its limitations in handling the demands of a modern, modded multiplayer title at higher resolutions.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings for this CPU/GPU combo in Fivem?

A: The measured data shows that the best experience is at 1920x1080 with the Low preset, yielding 76 FPS. For a balance of quality and performance, the Medium preset at 1080p is also viable, delivering 60 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the main bottleneck in this system for Fivem?

A: The GPU is the clear bottleneck. The Ryzen 7 7700 is a high-performance processor, but the GTX 1650's performance caps the frame rates. This is evident from the steep FPS drops at higher resolutions, which are characteristic of a GPU-limited scenario.

Q: Can this combo handle 1440p gaming in Fivem?

A: It can run the game, but not comfortably. The highest average FPS at 2560x1440 is 50 on the Low preset. Higher settings result in averages below 40 FPS, which may not be smooth enough for a responsive multiplayer experience.

Q: How does the GTX 1650's 4 GB of VRAM affect Fivem's performance?

A: The 4 GB of VRAM is a limiting factor. At higher resolutions and settings, the game likely exceeds this capacity, causing performance degradation. The significant frame rate drops at 4K suggest the GPU is struggling with memory bandwidth and capacity.

Q: How does the combo rank compared to other tested systems?

A: The combo ranks 3562 out of 3707 tested combos in Fivem. This places it in the lower percentile, primarily due to the GPU's entry-level performance relative to other tested graphics cards.

Q: What is the difference in performance between 1080p and 4K on the Low preset?

A: At 1080p Low, the average is 76 FPS. At 4K Low, the average drops to 28 FPS. This represents a 63% reduction in frame rate, highlighting the GPU's inability to handle high pixel counts.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 is a high-end desktop processor from the 7000 series, based on the Zen 4 architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. Its strong synthetic performance, including a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18760 and a single-core score of 1930, indicates it is more than capable of handling game logic, physics, and AI in Fivem.

However, the benchmark data shows that its capabilities are largely untapped in this configuration. The combo's overall ranking is low, and the FPS is consistently low at high resolutions, which points to the GPU as the limiting factor. The CPU's role is to feed the GPU with data, and the Ryzen 7 7700 does this effectively. The frame rates are not CPU-bound; in fact, the CPU is likely waiting for the GPU to finish rendering. This is a case where a powerful CPU is paired with a weak GPU, resulting in a system where the CPU's potential is wasted. For users with this CPU, upgrading the GPU would yield significant performance gains in Fivem, as the processor has ample headroom to support a much more powerful graphics card.