Fivem

Fivem is a multiplayer modification platform that places unusual demands on both processor and graphics hardware simultaneously. The measured results for the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT across three resolutions and four quality presets reveal a configuration that scales predictably with resolution while maintaining strong frame rates for most settings.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate data from 1080p to 4K shows a classic pattern of GPU-bound scaling. At 1080p High, the combo delivers 120 FPS average. Moving to 1440p High, the average drops to 79 FPS, which is a 34% reduction. At 4K High, the average falls to 44 FPS, representing another 44% drop from 1440p. This steep decline from 1080p to 4K (from 120 FPS to 44 FPS, a 63% reduction) clearly indicates that the Radeon RX 6700 XT is the limiting component at higher resolutions.

The scaling pattern is consistent across all presets. At Low settings, the combo produces 191 FPS at 1080p, 126 FPS at 1440p, and 70 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops are 34% from 1080p to 1440p and 44% from 1440p to 4K, almost identical to the High preset scaling. This uniformity across presets strongly suggests that resolution itself, rather than specific settings, is the primary driver of performance degradation.

At Medium settings, the measured minimum and maximum frame rates provide additional context. At 1080p Medium, the average is 151 FPS with a minimum of 128 FPS and maximum of 173 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 99 FPS with a range of 84 to 114 FPS. At 4K Medium, the average falls to 55 FPS with a range of 47 to 63 FPS. The minimum frame rates at each resolution are roughly 85% of the average, indicating reasonably stable performance without severe hitches.

The scaling behavior suggests that at 1080p, the CPU has more headroom to push frames, but the GPU still handles the workload adequately. At 4K, the RX 6700 XT's 12 GB memory and 384.0 GB/s bandwidth become the bottleneck, as the pixel workload quadruples compared to 1080p. The gap between Low and Ultra presets widens as resolution increases: at 1080p, the difference between Low (191 FPS) and Ultra (93 FPS) is 98 FPS, while at 4K, the difference between Low (70 FPS) and Ultra (34 FPS) is 36 FPS. This narrowing gap indicates that at 4K, the GPU is saturated regardless of settings, and reducing settings yields diminishing returns.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on Zen 5 architecture with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. Its PassMark single-thread score of 4691 and multithread score of 36470 place it in the 94th percentile among all CPUs. The nearest rivals in aggregate benchmark score are the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (0.2% higher), Intel Core i7-14700KF (0.2% lower), AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (0.7% higher), and Intel Core i7-14700K (0.9% higher). These margins are negligible, indicating the 9700F sits at the top tier of desktop processors.

In Fivem, the CPU's role is substantial because the multiplayer environment involves many dynamic entities and scripts that require frequent state updates. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo reaches 191 FPS, which is likely near the CPU's practical limit for this game engine. This is supported by the fact that the 9700F has a large 32 MB shared L3 cache and 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth, which helps with the irregular memory access patterns common in multiplayer scenarios.

The boost clock of 5.50 GHz is particularly relevant for Fivem's single-threaded portions. The PassMark single-thread score of 4691 indicates the CPU can handle high-frequency request processing, which is crucial for maintaining consistent frame times. However, the 8-core, 16-thread configuration also ensures that background tasks and server communication threads do not starve the main render thread. The data shows that at 1440p High, the combo still achieves 79 FPS, which suggests the CPU is not limiting until frame rates exceed roughly 120 FPS at 1080p.

Comparing the CPU's performance hierarchy, the 9700F outperforms the Ryzen 9 7950X by 0.7% in aggregate benchmarks, which is counterintuitive given the latter's higher core count. This is likely due to the 9700F's higher boost clock and newer architecture. For Fivem, this means the CPU provides ample headroom for the GPU to be the bottleneck at most settings, except at the very lowest preset at 1080p where the CPU's single-thread performance becomes the ceiling.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides a clear picture of the optimal settings for different priorities. If the goal is maximum visual fidelity while maintaining playable frame rates, the High preset at 1440p offers 79 FPS average, which is smooth for most gameplay scenarios. The Ultra preset at 1440p drops to 62 FPS, which is still playable but with noticeable reductions in smoothness. At 4K, High preset yields only 44 FPS, which is borderline for a multiplayer game where reaction times matter.

For players with high refresh rate monitors at 1080p, the High preset delivers 120 FPS, which matches the refresh rate of many mainstream displays. The Medium preset at 1080p provides 151 FPS, which is ideal for 144 Hz monitors, with a minimum of 128 FPS ensuring minimal dips below the refresh threshold. The Low preset at 1080p reaches 191 FPS, which exceeds the capability of most 144 Hz monitors and approaches 240 Hz territory, though the visual quality tradeoff may not be worth it for most users.

The Medium preset appears to be the sweet spot for this combination. At 1080p, it delivers 151 FPS with a tight range of 128 to 173 FPS, indicating consistent frame pacing. At 1440p, Medium produces 99 FPS, which is excellent for 100 Hz or 120 Hz monitors. The minimum of 84 FPS at 1440p Medium is still well above the 60 FPS threshold. At 4K, Medium yields 55 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for competitive play.

The Ultra preset is the least recommended option based on the data. At 4K Ultra, the combo only manages 34 FPS, which is below the threshold for smooth gameplay. Even at 1080p Ultra, the 93 FPS average is lower than the Medium preset at 1440p (99 FPS), meaning there is no resolution advantage to justify the visual quality increase. The data suggests that stepping down from Ultra to High at any resolution yields substantial frame rate gains without a massive visual penalty, given the measured differences.

How This Combo Ranks

In the benchmark database, this specific combination of AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT ranks 1535 out of 3005 tested combos for Fivem. This places it in the middle of the distribution, which is somewhat surprising given the individual component rankings. The CPU ranks in the 94th percentile among all CPUs, and the GPU ranks in the 72nd percentile among all GPUs, yet the combo's rank is only around the 51st percentile.

This discrepancy highlights the unique demands of Fivem. The game's heavy CPU load at lower resolutions can mask the GPU's capability, while at higher resolutions, the GPU's mid-range status becomes apparent. Combo rank is influenced by the entire distribution of tested hardware, and many combos with more powerful GPUs or higher core count CPUs may outperform this pairing in specific scenarios.

The GPU's nearest rivals in aggregate benchmark score include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile (0% difference), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 (0.5% higher), NVIDIA RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell (1.1% lower), and AMD Radeon Pro Vega 20 (1.5% higher). These close scores indicate that the RX 6700 XT is positioned in a competitive tier, but the combo rank suggests that Fivem's optimization may favor certain architectures over others. The 1535 rank out of 3005 means there are 1470 combos that perform better and 1470 that perform worse, placing this setup in the exact middle of the field.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT is built on RDNA 2.0 architecture with 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 64 raster output units. It operates at a base clock of 2321 MHz and a boost clock of 2581 MHz, with a game clock of 2424 MHz. The 12 GB of GDDR6 memory runs at 2000 MHz (16 Gbps effective) across a 192-bit bus, yielding 384.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming but becomes a constraint at 4K with higher presets.

The GPU's PassMark G3D score of 19786 and compute score of 9336 reflect its mid-range positioning. Its percentile rank of 72 among all GPUs indicates it outperforms nearly three-quarters of the tested graphics cards. The pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s and texture rate of 413.0 GTexel/s are reasonable for the resolution range tested.

In Fivem, the GPU's role becomes dominant at higher resolutions. The measured data shows that at 4K, even the Low preset only achieves 70 FPS, while the Ultra preset drops to 34 FPS. This wide spread indicates that fill rate and memory bandwidth are the limiting factors at 4K. The 12 GB VRAM is not the bottleneck here, as Fivem's textures are not exceptionally demanding; rather, the raw shading and rasterization throughput of the GPU determines performance.

At 1080p, the GPU has more headroom, as evidenced by the 191 FPS at Low settings. However, the scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p (191 to 93 FPS) shows that the GPU still has a significant role even at lower resolutions. The 40 ray accelerators (RT cores) in the RX 6700 XT are unlikely to be utilized heavily in Fivem, which is not a ray tracing-heavy game, but the standard rasterization pipeline benefits from the 13.21 TFLOPS FP32 throughput.

The GPU's boost clock of 2581 MHz is relatively high for the RDNA 2 architecture, and the measured frame rates suggest that thermal or power constraints are not artificially limiting performance. The 230 W TDP and dual-slot design indicate a well-cooled card, and the data shows consistent performance across the tested configurations.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this CPU-GPU combo in Fivem?

A: Based on the measured data, 1440p offers the best balance. The High preset achieves 79 FPS, and the Medium preset reaches 99 FPS, both of which are smooth for multiplayer gameplay. At 1080p, the High preset hits 120 FPS, which is also excellent, but the visual upgrade to 1440p is noticeable. At 4K, even the Low preset only reaches 70 FPS, making it less ideal for consistent performance.

Q: How does the Ultra preset compare to High in terms of frame rate?

A: The Ultra preset consistently delivers lower frame rates across all resolutions. At 1080p, Ultra yields 93 FPS compared to High's 120 FPS, a 27 FPS difference. At 1440p, Ultra produces 62 FPS versus High's 79 FPS. At 4K, Ultra drops to 34 FPS while High maintains 44 FPS. The data indicates that the visual quality difference may not justify the frame rate cost.

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

A: The limiting factor depends on resolution. At 1080p with Low settings, the 191 FPS result suggests the CPU is near its limit, given the Ryzen 7 9700F's single-thread score of 4691. At 4K, the GPU is clearly the bottleneck, as evidenced by the 44 FPS at High settings while the CPU has significant headroom. At 1440p, the balance is more even, with both components contributing to the 79-126 FPS range.

Q: What is the minimum frame rate at Medium settings?

A: The Medium preset is the only one with recorded minimum and maximum values. At 1080p, the minimum is 128 FPS and the maximum is 173 FPS. At 1440p, the minimum is 84 FPS and the maximum is 114 FPS. At 4K, the minimum is 47 FPS and the maximum is 63 FPS. These ranges indicate stable frame pacing without major stuttering.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested configurations?

A: This combination ranks 1535 out of 3005 tested combos for Fivem, placing it exactly in the middle of the distribution. The CPU ranks in the 94th percentile, and the GPU ranks in the 72nd percentile, but the combo's mid-pack ranking suggests that Fivem's specific workload favors other pairings.

Q: Can this setup handle high refresh rate gaming at 1080p?

A: Yes, the data shows that at 1080p, the Medium preset delivers 151 FPS, which exceeds 144 Hz refresh rates. The High preset at 120 FPS is also suitable for 120 Hz monitors. Even the Ultra preset at 93 FPS is playable on 90 Hz or 100 Hz displays. The Low preset reaches 191 FPS, which approaches 200 Hz territory.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete dataset for the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F with AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT in Fivem is presented below, organized by resolution and quality preset.

At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 191 FPS with no recorded minimum or maximum values. The Medium preset averages 151 FPS with a minimum of 128 FPS and maximum of 173 FPS. The High preset averages 120 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 93 FPS. This shows a clear progression where each higher preset reduces performance by roughly 30-40 FPS, with the largest single drop occurring between Medium and High (31 FPS).

At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 126 FPS. The Medium preset averages 99 FPS with a range of 84 to 114 FPS. The High preset averages 79 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 62 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a total reduction of 64 FPS, which is proportional to the 1080p reduction of 98 FPS but smaller in absolute terms due to the lower starting point.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 70 FPS. The Medium preset averages 55 FPS with a minimum of 47 FPS and maximum of 63 FPS. The High preset averages 44 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 34 FPS. The total spread from Low to Ultra is 36 FPS, which is the narrowest of all resolutions, confirming that the GPU is heavily saturated at 4K.

The Medium preset is the only one with complete minimum and maximum data across all resolutions. The minimum frame rates are 128 FPS at 1080p, 84 FPS at 1440p, and 47 FPS at 4K. These values represent the worst-case scenarios and are all above 45 FPS, indicating that even in demanding moments, the combo maintains playable performance. The maximum frame rates of 173 FPS at 1080p, 114 FPS at 1440p, and 63 FPS at 4K show the upper bounds of what this configuration can achieve under optimal conditions.