Fivem

Fivem’s measured performance with the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D and Intel Arc B390 presents a stark picture of imbalance, where a top-tier processor is paired with a GPU whose benchmark scores place it near the bottom of the database. The data reveals a system that is heavily constrained by its graphics component, resulting in frame rates that are playable only at the lowest settings and resolutions. This analysis examines the specific roles of the CPU and GPU, the implications of the measured FPS across different presets, and how this combination ranks against other tested hardware.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is a desktop processor built on the Zen 4 architecture, featuring 8 cores and 16 threads. It operates with a base clock of 4.20 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, and it carries a TDP of 120 W. The processor includes a substantial 96 MB of shared L3 cache, which is a defining characteristic of the X3D line and is typically advantageous in gaming workloads that benefit from large, fast-access data pools. Its benchmark scores are robust, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 16817 and a single-core score of 1713, indicating strong multi-threaded and single-threaded capabilities. The processor’s 3DMark scores scale from 959 in single-thread to 7967 in max-threads, showing good scaling across core counts.

In the context of Fivem, a multiplayer modification framework that is often sensitive to CPU performance, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D appears well-equipped to handle the game’s simulation and scripting logic. The high L3 cache and strong single-thread performance are traits that typically reduce frame-time stutters and improve minimum FPS in CPU-bound scenarios. However, the measured FPS data for this combo tells a different story. At 1080p with Low settings, the average FPS is 88, which is respectable but not exceptional for a CPU of this caliber. The fact that the CPU is not the limiting factor is evident when comparing the scaling of FPS with resolution. From 1080p Low (88 FPS) to 1440p Low (58 FPS), the frame rate drops by 34%, and from 1440p Low to 4K Low (32 FPS), it drops another 45%. This steep decline with increasing resolution is a classic symptom of a GPU bottleneck, where the processor is capable of feeding frames faster than the graphics card can render them. The 7800X3D’s percentile rank of 83 against all CPUs further underscores its high-end status, suggesting its performance ceiling is far above what this GPU pairing allows it to reach in Fivem. Therefore, the data indicates that while the CPU is a potent component, its contribution to the final FPS in this configuration is largely overshadowed by the graphics subsystem.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Arc B390 is an integrated graphics processor (IGP) based on the Xe3-LPG architecture and manufactured on a 3 nm process. It has a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2500 MHz, and it relies on System Shared memory, meaning its VRAM size, type, and bandwidth are all dependent on the system’s main memory configuration. The GPU has 1536 shading units, 48 texture mapping units, and 24 ROPs, with a theoretical FP32 performance of 7.680 TFLOPS. Its measured benchmark score is limited to a single test, 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, where it scored 1482. This score places the GPU in the 9th percentile against all GPUs, which is extremely low.

The nearest rivals to the Arc B390, based on average benchmark scores, are the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX (score 1463), the GeForce 800M (score 1460), the GT 625 OEM (score 1446), and the GT 710 (score 1443). The Arc B390’s score of 1482 is only 1.3% higher than the GT 520MX, 1.5% higher than the 800M, 2.5% higher than the GT 625 OEM, and 2.7% higher than the GT 710. These are all older, entry-level discrete or integrated parts, which contextualizes the Arc B390’s performance class. In Fivem, this GPU’s limitations are immediately apparent. The measured FPS at 1080p Ultra is 43, which drops to 29 at 1440p Ultra and 16 at 4K Ultra. The GPU’s paltry performance relative to the CPU is the primary reason for the low frame rates. The system shared memory, while flexible, does not offer dedicated high-bandwidth VRAM, which can further hinder performance in texture-heavy scenes. The data clearly shows that the Intel Arc B390 is the dominant bottleneck in this pairing, preventing the Ryzen 7 7800X3D from delivering the high frame rates it is otherwise capable of producing.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Analyzing the measured FPS across all settings and resolutions, the only configuration that approaches a consistently smooth experience is 1080p with Low settings, which yields an average of 88 FPS. This is the only tested setting where the average frame rate exceeds 60 FPS, which is often considered the baseline for a playable experience in fast-paced multiplayer environments. At 1080p Medium, the average drops to 70 FPS, which is still playable, but the reduction of 18 FPS from Low to Medium suggests that the GPU is already struggling to maintain headroom. The 1080p High preset offers an average of 56 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS threshold and may introduce noticeable stutter.

At 1440p, the situation worsens. The Low preset averages 58 FPS, which is borderline, but the Medium preset drops to 46 FPS, and High to 37 FPS. At 4K, all presets are effectively unplayable for competitive play, with the highest average being 32 FPS at Low settings. Given this data, the best experience is achieved at 1080p with the Low preset. It provides the highest average FPS (88) and the most significant margin above the 60 FPS mark. The Medium preset at 1080p is a secondary option for users who prioritize visual quality over maximum frame rate, but the data shows a notable performance cost. The Ultra preset at any resolution is not recommended, as the highest average FPS it achieves is 43 at 1080p, which is well below the threshold for smooth gameplay. The measured data suggests that users should sacrifice visual fidelity for performance, as the GPU is not capable of handling higher settings without a significant FPS penalty.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D and Intel Arc B390 ranks 2656 out of 3005 tested combos in Fivem. This places it in the bottom 12% of all tested hardware pairings, which is a surprisingly low position given the CPU’s high percentile rank of 83. The rank indicates that the pairing is far less effective for this specific game than the processor’s standalone performance would suggest. This is a direct consequence of the GPU’s poor benchmark showing, where it ranks in the 9th percentile against all GPUs.

The disparity between the CPU’s and GPU’s individual rankings is stark. The CPU is a top-tier part, while the GPU is near the bottom. The combo rank of 2656 reflects the principle that a system’s performance is limited by its weakest component. In this case, the Intel Arc B390 is so weak that it drags the entire system down to a rank that is much closer to the GPU’s percentile (9) than the CPU’s (83). This data implies that pairing a high-end CPU with such a low-end GPU is a severely imbalanced configuration for Fivem. Users would need to drastically lower settings and resolution to achieve playable frame rates, which undermines the potential of the 7800X3D. The rank serves as a warning that the GPU choice is the critical factor in this build, and it is not a viable match for the CPU in this gaming context.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The FPS scaling across resolutions provides clear evidence of a GPU bottleneck. At Low settings, the average FPS progression is 88 at 1080p, 58 at 1440p, and 32 at 4K. This represents a 34% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a further 45% drop from 1440p to 4K. Similarly, at Medium settings, the progression is 70, 46, and 25 FPS, and at High settings, it is 56, 37, and 20 FPS. The percentage decreases are consistent and significant at each step up in resolution.

This behavior is a textbook indicator that the graphics card is the limiting factor. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the FPS would remain relatively flat regardless of resolution, because the CPU’s workload (game logic, physics, draw calls) does not increase with resolution. A GPU bottleneck, however, is characterized by a direct and proportional drop in FPS as the pixel count increases, because the GPU has to render more pixels. The data shows this pattern clearly. For instance, moving from 1080p to 1440p increases the pixel count by 78%, and the FPS at Low settings drops by 34%. Moving to 4K from 1080p increases the pixel count by a factor of four, and the FPS at Low settings drops by 64%. These drops are less than the theoretical pixel increase, which could be due to other system limitations or memory bandwidth, but the strong downward trend confirms that the Intel Arc B390 is saturated by the rendering workload. The CPU, in contrast, is likely waiting for the GPU to finish rendering, leaving its vast processing power underutilized. This analysis confirms that the limiting component is unequivocally the GPU.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo can achieve in Fivem?

A: The highest average FPS is 88, which is achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with the Low settings preset.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B390 compare to its nearest rivals in benchmark scores?

A: The Arc B390 has an average benchmark score of 1482, which is 1.3% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX (1463), 1.5% higher than the GeForce 800M (1460), and 2.7% higher than the GeForce GT 710 (1443).

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this configuration?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor. The data shows significant FPS drops when increasing resolution, which is a classic symptom of a GPU bottleneck. The CPU is a high-end part that is not being fully utilized.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested hardware combinations in Fivem?

A: The combo ranks 2656 out of 3005 tested combos, placing it in the bottom 12% of all pairings.

Q: What is the only settings/resolution combination that averages over 60 FPS?

A: The only configuration that averages over 60 FPS is 1920x1080 with the Low preset, which achieves an average of 88 FPS. The 1080p Medium preset averages 70 FPS.

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

A: The average FPS drops from 88 at 1080p Low to 32 at 4K Low, which is a 64% reduction in frame rate.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The following table details the exact measured average FPS for each resolution and settings combination, including minimum and maximum FPS where available.

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |

| :--------- | :------- | ------: | ------: | ------: |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 16 | N/A | N/A |

| 3840x2160 | High | 20 | N/A | N/A |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 25 | 22 | 29 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 32 | N/A | N/A |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 29 | N/A | N/A |

| 2560x1440 | High | 37 | N/A | N/A |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 46 | 39 | 53 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 58 | N/A | N/A |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 43 | N/A | N/A |

| 1920x1080 | High | 56 | N/A | N/A |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 70 | 59 | 80 |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 88 | N/A | N/A |

The data shows a clear pattern: FPS scales inversely with both resolution and graphical fidelity. The 1080p Low setting is the only point where the system provides a frame rate suitable for smooth, competitive play. All other configurations fall below 60 FPS, with the playability decreasing rapidly as resolution and settings increase. The minimum and maximum FPS values, where recorded, indicate some frame time variance, but the averages are consistently low enough to confirm the system’s overall performance ceiling is tied to the GPU’s capabilities.