Fivem

# Fivem Performance Analysis: AMD Ryzen 7 7700X + AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X and AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT delivers a distinctive performance profile in Fivem, a multiplayer title that stresses both CPU and GPU depending on the resolution and settings chosen. The measured data shows this combo ranks 967th out of 1,792 tested combinations, placing it in the middle of the field. The Ryzen 7 7700X, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, provides solid processing headroom, while the RX 6700 XT's 12 GB of VRAM and RDNA 2 architecture handle the graphics workload. Across the twelve measured configurations, the system shows a clear pattern: lower resolutions and settings produce dramatically higher frame rates, while 4K Ultra demands more than this pairing can comfortably deliver.

FAQ

Q: What is the best-performing settings preset at 1920x1080?

A: The Low preset achieves the highest average frame rate at 191.8 FPS, followed by Medium at 150 FPS and High at 118.5 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 91.6 FPS, showing a substantial performance cost for maximum visual fidelity.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 7700X compare to its nearest CPU rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 7700X has an average benchmark score of 34,313, placing it 0.4% ahead of the Intel Core i5-13500 (34,175) and 0.5% ahead of the Intel Core i7-12800HX (34,136). It sits 0.8% behind both the Intel Core Ultra 7 165H (34,584) and AMD EPYC 4244P (34,599).

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at 2560x1440?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 126.9 FPS, while Ultra drops to 61.7 FPS. This represents a 65.2 FPS difference, or roughly half the frame rate, when moving from minimum to maximum settings.

Q: Is the RX 6700 XT's 12 GB VRAM sufficient for Fivem at 4K?

A: The measured data shows 4K performance ranging from 36.5 FPS at Ultra to 71.7 FPS at Low. While the 12 GB VRAM is not directly measured in game settings, the GPU's benchmark percentile of 77 versus all GPUs suggests it handles the workload, though 4K Ultra averages only 36.5 FPS.

Q: How does the RX 6700 XT compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RX 6700 XT has an average benchmark score of 33,721, sitting 0.7% behind the AMD Radeon RX 6800 (33,493) and 1.3% ahead of the NVIDIA RTX A5000 (33,294). It outperforms the AMD Radeon HD 7950 (34,050) and AMD Radeon RX 480 (34,059) by 1% each.

Q: Which resolution provides the smoothest playable experience on High settings?

A: At 1920x1080 High, the system averages 118.5 FPS, which is well above typical display refresh rates. At 2560x1440 High, the average drops to 80.9 FPS, while 3840x2160 High falls to 43.4 FPS, indicating diminishing returns as resolution increases.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data reveals a clear hierarchy of playability across settings and resolutions. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers 191.8 FPS, which is more than sufficient for competitive multiplayer scenarios where responsiveness matters most. The Medium preset at 150 FPS still provides ample headroom, and High at 118.5 FPS remains comfortably smooth. The Ultra preset at 91.6 FPS is the only 1080p configuration that approaches the lower end of high-refresh-rate displays.

For 2560x1440 users, the Low preset at 126.9 FPS offers the best balance of visual quality and speed, while Medium at 97.9 FPS remains playable. The High preset at 80.9 FPS is acceptable for less demanding play, but Ultra at 61.7 FPS may cause noticeable dips in busy multiplayer areas.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles to maintain high frame rates. The Low preset averages 71.7 FPS, which is the only 4K configuration above 60 FPS. Medium at 57.4 FPS, High at 43.4 FPS, and Ultra at 36.5 FPS all fall below smooth-play thresholds. For 4K, the Low preset represents the only viable option for consistent performance.

The data suggests that the best experience, considering the trade-off between visual fidelity and frame rate, is the Medium preset at 1920x1080, which yields 150 FPS. This configuration provides a substantial visual upgrade over Low while retaining a frame rate nearly double that of 4K Ultra. For users prioritizing maximum smoothness, Low at 1080p is the clear choice.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X provides the processing foundation for this combo, featuring 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 4 architecture. With a base clock of 4.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, the CPU offers significant single-thread performance, which is critical for multiplayer titles like Fivem that often depend on consistent frame pacing. The processor's 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 1 MB L2 cache per core help reduce memory latency in scenarios with many connected players.

The CPU's benchmark scores demonstrate its capability across different thread counts. The 3DMark single-thread score of 1,090 and 2-thread score of 2,112 indicate strong low-thread performance, while the 8-thread score of 7,057 and max-thread score of 8,852 show scaling across the full core count. Cinebench R23 results reinforce this: 4,281 points in single-core and 30,325 points in multi-core tests.

In the context of Fivem, the CPU's role is most evident at lower resolutions and settings where the GPU is less taxed. At 1920x1080 Low, the system achieves 191.8 FPS, suggesting the CPU can feed frames rapidly when graphics load is minimal. The Ryzen 7 7700X's 89th percentile ranking versus all CPUs indicates it sits comfortably above average, though its nearest rivals — the Intel Core i5-13500 and i7-12800HX — perform within 0.5% in aggregate benchmarks. The CPU's 105 W TDP and DDR5 memory support with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth provide adequate memory throughput for multiplayer data streams.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 7 7700X and RX 6700 XT ranks 967th out of 1,792 tested combos in Fivem, placing it in the 46th percentile of all configurations. This mid-pack ranking reflects the balanced but not exceptional nature of this pairing. The CPU performs well relative to its peers, ranking in the 89th percentile, while the GPU sits in the 77th percentile, creating a system that is slightly CPU-forward in its capabilities.

The ranking suggests that in Fivem's multiplayer environments, this combo delivers acceptable but not outstanding performance. The measured frame rates at 1080p and 1440p are generally playable, but the system cannot push into the upper echelons of performance where higher-end GPUs would excel. The gap between this combo and top-tier configurations is most apparent at 4K Ultra, where the 36.5 FPS average indicates the GPU becomes the limiting factor.

Relative to other tested combos, this pairing offers a consistent experience across resolutions. The CPU's strong single-thread performance helps maintain frame times, while the GPU's 12 GB VRAM and 384.0 GB/s bandwidth provide adequate memory resources for the game's assets. However, the ranking indicates that many other combinations deliver higher frame rates, particularly those with more powerful GPUs at higher resolutions.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT, based on the RDNA 2 architecture with the Navi 22 chip, handles the graphics processing duties. Its 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus provides 384.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is sufficient for Fivem's texture and geometry loads. The GPU operates at a base clock of 2321 MHz, a game clock of 2424 MHz, and a boost clock of 2581 MHz, with 2,560 shading units and 64 ROPs driving pixel output.

The GPU's benchmark results show a passmark G3D score of 19,786 and a DirectX 12 score of 77, indicating DirectX 11 performance is stronger at 173. The Geekbench Vulkan score of 108,032 and OpenCL score of 100,730 demonstrate robust compute capabilities. The GPU's 77th percentile ranking versus all GPUs places it in the upper-mid range, though its nearest rivals include the RX 6800, which is 0.7% faster in aggregate scoring.

In Fivem, the GPU's role becomes more pronounced at higher resolutions and settings. At 3840x2160, the frame rates drop significantly: Ultra at 36.5 FPS, High at 43.4 FPS, Medium at 57.4 FPS, and Low at 71.7 FPS. This pattern indicates the GPU struggles to maintain high fill rates at 4K, particularly with the Ultra preset's increased draw distances and effects. At 1440p, the GPU performs more capably, with Low at 126.9 FPS and Medium at 97.9 FPS. The 12 GB VRAM capacity appears sufficient for 1440p and 1080p, as no memory-related stutters are evident in the measured data.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates show a consistent pattern across all resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the system delivers its strongest performance: Low averages 191.8 FPS, Medium 150 FPS, High 118.5 FPS, and Ultra 91.6 FPS. These figures demonstrate a clear scaling from Low to Ultra, with each preset step reducing performance by roughly 25-30%.

At 2560x1440, the same progression continues with reduced absolute numbers: Low at 126.9 FPS, Medium at 97.9 FPS, High at 80.9 FPS, and Ultra at 61.7 FPS. The Low-to-Ultra spread of 65.2 FPS is narrower than at 1080p, indicating that GPU constraints begin to limit frame rates as resolution increases.

The 3840x2160 results show the most significant performance drop: Low at 71.7 FPS, Medium at 57.4 FPS, High at 43.4 FPS, and Ultra at 36.5 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K yields less than one-third the frame rate of the 1080p Low configuration. This data indicates that for 4K gaming, users must accept the Low preset for playable performance, while 1440p offers a reasonable balance of quality and speed. The 1080p resolution provides the most headroom, with all presets exceeding 90 FPS.