Fivem

Fivem is a demanding multiplayer title that scales heavily with both CPU and GPU, and the combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT produces a wide spread of frame rates depending on your resolution and settings choices. The data shows a system capable of high-refresh 1080p play, solid 1440p performance, and playable 4K only with significant graphical compromises. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS, what the scaling patterns indicate about the hardware bottleneck, and how to configure the game for the best experience.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and reveals a system that becomes increasingly GPU-bound at higher resolutions. At High settings, the average FPS falls from 153 at 1920x1080 to 101 at 2560x1440, a reduction of 52 FPS or roughly 34%. Moving from 1440p to 3840x2160 at High settings brings the average down to 56 FPS, which is a further 45 FPS drop, or about 45% lower than the 1440p result. This pattern—where each resolution step costs a larger percentage of performance—is classic behavior for a GPU that is being pushed to its limits with pixel throughput.

At Low settings, the scaling is more aggressive in absolute terms but reveals a different story. The 1080p Low average is 242 FPS, which drops to 159 FPS at 1440p (a 83 FPS decrease) and then to 88 FPS at 4K (a further 71 FPS decrease). The fact that Low settings at 1080p reaches 242 FPS while High settings at the same resolution only reaches 153 FPS suggests that at 1080p Low, the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU at very high frame rates, but the GPU becomes the limiting factor as the resolution climbs. The 4K Low result of 88 FPS is still respectable, but it is only 36% of the 1080p Low number, indicating that the RX 6800 XT's pixel fill rate and memory bandwidth are the primary constraints at 4K.

The Medium settings row provides the only minimum and maximum FPS data in the pack, which offers insight into frame time consistency. At 1080p Medium, the average is 191 FPS with a minimum of 162 and a maximum of 220, showing a relatively tight 58 FPS spread. At 1440p Medium, the average is 126 FPS with a minimum of 107 and a maximum of 145, a 38 FPS spread. At 4K Medium, the average is 70 FPS with a minimum of 59 and a maximum of 80, a 21 FPS spread. This data indicates that lower resolutions produce higher frame rates but also larger absolute variance, which can feel less smooth despite the higher average. The 4K Medium minimum of 59 FPS is noteworthy because it is only 11 FPS below the average, suggesting that the frame pacing is more consistent at 4K even though the overall performance is lower.

The Ultra preset shows the most dramatic scaling. At 1080p Ultra, the average is 119 FPS, which is the lowest 1080p result across all settings. This drops to 78 FPS at 1440p and then plummets to 43 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result of 43 FPS is below the 60 FPS target that most players consider the minimum for smooth gameplay. The gap between 1080p High (153 FPS) and 1080p Ultra (119 FPS) is 34 FPS, suggesting that Ultra settings carry a heavy cost for what is likely a modest visual improvement in this title.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the best balance of visual fidelity and performance depends heavily on your target resolution and refresh rate. For 1080p users with a 144Hz or 165Hz monitor, the High preset is the sweet spot. The 153 FPS average is high enough to take advantage of most high-refresh displays, and it is only 38 FPS below the Low preset's 191 FPS at Medium, which means you are not sacrificing much performance for the visual upgrade. The Ultra preset at 1080p, at 119 FPS, is still playable but represents a 22% performance hit compared to High, and the visual difference in a fast-paced multiplayer game is often imperceptible.

For 1440p gaming, the data strongly suggests using the High preset. The 101 FPS average is the best result that remains above the 100 FPS threshold, and it is only 25 FPS below the Low preset's 159 FPS. The Medium preset at 1440p delivers 126 FPS, which is technically higher, but the step up to High likely provides a better visual experience for a 25 FPS cost. The Ultra preset at 1440p, at 78 FPS, is borderline for competitive play, and the Low preset, while fast at 159 FPS, will look noticeably worse in a game where draw distance and texture detail matter.

For 4K, the situation is more constrained. The High preset's 56 FPS average is below the 60 FPS target, and the Ultra preset's 43 FPS is unplayable for most users. The Medium preset, at 70 FPS, is the only 4K option that clears 60 FPS, and it does so with a 59 FPS minimum, which means it should hold above 60 FPS for most of the session. The Low preset at 4K, at 88 FPS, is the fastest option but sacrifices too much visual quality for a multiplayer game where spotting distant players is critical. Therefore, for 4K, the Medium preset is the recommended starting point, with the understanding that you may need to drop to Low if you encounter busy scenes with many players.

The data also reveals that the difference between Low and Medium is often smaller than the difference between High and Ultra. For example, at 1440p, Low is 159 FPS and Medium is 126 FPS (a 33 FPS gap), while High is 101 FPS and Ultra is 78 FPS (a 23 FPS gap). This suggests that the Medium preset is a reasonable compromise for those who want better visuals than Low without suffering the harsh performance penalty of High. However, the High preset's 101 FPS at 1440p is still the best recommendation for a smooth experience, as the 25 FPS drop from Medium to High is acceptable for the visual uplift.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT is the primary driver of the frame rate differences across resolutions, and its specifications explain the observed scaling. The GPU features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 512.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This is a substantial amount of memory bandwidth, but the 4K results show that it is still a limiting factor when the game demands high-resolution textures and effects. The 4K High average of 56 FPS and 4K Ultra average of 43 FPS indicate that the GPU is struggling to maintain playable frame rates at the highest settings, which is typical for a card in the RX 6000 series when pushed to 4K.

The clock speeds of the RX 6800 XT are a base of 1825 MHz, a game clock of 2015 MHz, and a boost clock of 2250 MHz. These clocks are relatively high, and the data shows that the GPU can deliver very high frame rates at 1080p, where the 242 FPS Low result is likely near the CPU's limit. The fact that the 1080p High result (153 FPS) is significantly lower than the 1080p Low result (242 FPS) suggests that the GPU's shading units and texture units are being taxed more heavily by the higher settings, rather than the memory bandwidth being the bottleneck at that resolution.

The GPU's pixel rate is 288.0 GPixel/s and its texture rate is 648.0 GTexel/s, which are strong figures for a card of this class. These numbers explain why the GPU can handle 1440p High at 101 FPS, as the fill rates are sufficient for that resolution. However, at 4K, the pixel rate becomes a more significant constraint, and the 56 FPS High result reflects the GPU's inability to process the 8.3 million pixels per frame at a rate that matches the 1080p or 1440p performance. The 16 GB memory size is ample for Fivem, which is not known for extreme VRAM usage, but the 512.0 GB/s bandwidth is the more critical factor when moving to 4K.

The GPU's percentile ranking of 85 versus all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 48477, places it in a solid mid-to-high tier. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA RTX A1000 Mobile (1.5% higher score) and the Intel Arc A550M (2.5% lower score), which are not direct competitors in the desktop space. The more relevant comparison is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, which scores 3% higher, and the AMD Radeon RX Vega 64, which scores 3% lower. This data suggests that the RX 6800 XT is still competitive with newer cards, but the 4K results show that it is not a 4K powerhouse by modern standards.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT ranks 893 out of 3005 tested combos in Fivem, placing it in the top 30% of all tested systems. This rank reflects the fact that the CPU is a strong performer—the Ryzen 7 9700F has a 94th percentile ranking versus all CPUs and an average benchmark score of 69996, with nearest rivals including 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). The GPU, at the 85th percentile, is slightly weaker relative to its peers, which explains why the combo does not rank higher overall.

The rank of 893 out of 3005 suggests that there are many combinations that outperform this setup, but also a significant number that perform worse. The data indicates that the CPU is not the limiting factor in most scenarios, as its performance is close to much more expensive Ryzen 9 and Intel Core i7 parts. The GPU is the more likely bottleneck, especially at 4K, where the RX 6800 XT's age becomes apparent. For a multiplayer game like Fivem, which can be CPU-intensive in busy servers, the Ryzen 7 9700F's 8 cores and 16 threads, with a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, are well-suited to maintain high frame rates, but the GPU's 300 W TDP and 20.74 TFLOPS of FP32 performance are what ultimately determine the resolution scaling.

The combo's ranking is respectable for a system with a 2020 GPU and a 2025 CPU. The fact that it ranks in the top 30% of all tested combos means that it will deliver a smooth experience for most players at 1080p and 1440p, but it is not a top-tier system for 4K gaming. Players with a 4K monitor will need to accept Medium settings or lower to achieve playable frame rates, while those with a 1080p or 1440p monitor can enjoy High settings with confidence. The data also shows that the CPU's 94th percentile ranking is a strong indicator that this system will not be CPU-bound in most multiplayer scenarios, which is important for Fivem's server-heavy gameplay.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 2560x1440 at High settings delivers a 101 FPS average, which is the best balance of visual quality and performance. 1920x1080 at High settings is faster at 153 FPS, but 1440p offers a sharper image for a 52 FPS cost. 4K is only playable at Medium settings (70 FPS) or Low settings (88 FPS).

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Fivem?

A: Yes, but with compromises. The 4K Medium preset produces a 70 FPS average with a 59 FPS minimum, which is playable. The 4K High preset drops to 56 FPS, and 4K Ultra falls to 43 FPS, both of which are below the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck at 1080p?

A: At 1080p Low, the system achieves 242 FPS, which is likely near the CPU's limit. At 1080p High, the frame rate drops to 153 FPS, indicating that the GPU is the limiting factor at higher settings. The CPU's 94th percentile ranking suggests it is not a bottleneck at 1080p.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 9700F compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 9700F has an average benchmark score of 69996, which is 0.2% lower than the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX, 0.2% higher than the Intel Core i7-14700KF, 0.7% lower than the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X, and 0.9% lower than the Intel Core i7-14700K.

Q: What is the lowest frame rate I can expect at 1440p Medium?

A: The measured minimum FPS at 1440p Medium is 107 FPS, with an average of 126 FPS and a maximum of 145 FPS. This indicates that the system maintains a consistently high frame rate at this setting.

Q: Is the RX 6800 XT a good match for the Ryzen 7 9700F?

A: The combo ranks 893 out of 3005 tested, which is in the top 30%. The CPU is a strong performer at the 94th percentile, while the GPU is at the 85th percentile. The data shows that the GPU becomes the limiting factor at 4K, but the combo is well-balanced for 1080p and 1440p gaming.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates. The Low preset achieves an average of 242 FPS, which is the fastest result in the entire dataset. The Medium preset produces an average of 191 FPS, with a minimum of 162 FPS and a maximum of 220 FPS. The High preset averages 153 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 119 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 123 FPS, showing that settings have a massive impact at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the performance drops but remains strong. The Low preset averages 159 FPS, which is still very high for 1440p. The Medium preset averages 126 FPS, with a minimum of 107 FPS and a maximum of 145 FPS. The High preset averages 101 FPS, which is the recommended setting for a balance of quality and speed. The Ultra preset averages 78 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for competitive play. The gap between Low and Ultra is 81 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles to maintain high frame rates. The Low preset averages 88 FPS, which is the only 4K setting above 60 FPS. The Medium preset averages 70 FPS, with a minimum of 59 FPS and a maximum of 80 FPS, making it the best 4K option for a consistent experience. The High preset averages 56 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 43 FPS. The 4K results show a 45 FPS spread from Low to Ultra, indicating that the GPU is heavily taxed at this resolution. The Medium setting's minimum of 59 FPS is the only data point that shows a sub-60 FPS reading, but it is close to the 60 FPS target and should be acceptable for most players.