Fivem

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X paired with the Intel Arc B390 produces a performance profile in Fivem that is heavily constrained by the graphics subsystem. The data shows a clear pattern where frame rates are modest at best across all tested settings, and the scaling between resolutions reveals where the bottleneck lies. This analysis breaks down the measured results, contextualizes the components’ roles, and provides actionable settings guidance based solely on the provided benchmark data.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a steep performance drop as resolution increases, which is a classic indicator of a GPU-limited scenario. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 88 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 at the same Low preset, the average falls to 58 FPS, a reduction of 30 FPS (approximately 34%). Pushing further to 3840x2160 at Low, the average plummets to 32 FPS, which is less than half the 1080p figure. This linear degradation with pixel count strongly suggests the Intel Arc B390 is the limiting factor, as its rendering throughput cannot keep pace with the increasing pixel workload.

The trend persists across all quality presets. At High settings, the average FPS goes from 56 at 1080p, to 37 at 1440p, and finally to 20 at 4K. The drop from 1440p to 4K at High is a 17 FPS loss (about 46%), which is proportionally larger than the 19 FPS loss (about 34%) seen from 1080p to 1440p. This accelerating decline indicates that the GPU’s resources are being exhausted more rapidly at higher resolutions, where the fixed overhead of pixel shading and memory bandwidth become critical. The 4K results, ranging from 16 FPS at Ultra to 32 FPS at Low, are uniformly below playable thresholds, confirming that this resolution is not viable for this hardware combination.

The scaling behavior also shows that the Ryzen 7 9700X is not the primary constraint. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the frame rates would remain relatively flat across resolutions, as the CPU workload per frame is largely independent of pixel count. Instead, the consistent and significant FPS drops at every step up in resolution point directly to the GPU. The CPU’s headroom is evident in the fact that even at 1080p Low, the maximum FPS is not reported, but the average of 88 FPS is still far below what the 9700X’s processing power would suggest is possible. The data indicates that the Arc B390’s performance ceiling is reached well before the CPU’s capabilities are fully utilized.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B390 is an integrated graphics solution based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, built on a 3 nm process. Its benchmark data is sparse, with only a single 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1482. This score places it in the 9th percentile of all GPUs, and its nearest rivals are all older, low-end discrete parts like the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX (score 1463, deltaPct 1.3) and the GeForce GT 710 (score 1443, deltaPct 2.7). The data shows that the B390 is only marginally faster than these legacy parts, with a performance delta of less than 3% against its closest competitors. This context explains why the measured FPS in Fivem are so low; the GPU simply lacks the raw compute power for demanding titles.

The GPU’s memory configuration is "System Shared," meaning it uses the system’s main memory rather than dedicated VRAM. Its bandwidth is listed as "System Dependent," which implies that performance can vary significantly based on the CPU’s memory controller and the speed of the installed DDR5 RAM. The base clock is 300 MHz, boosting up to 2500 MHz, with a peak FP32 throughput of 7.680 TFLOPS. While these clocks and compute figures are not directly comparable to the FPS numbers, they provide a baseline for the GPU’s theoretical capabilities. The fact that the GPU has 1536 shading units and 12 ray tracing cores suggests it is architecturally modern, but its performance is clearly limited by its integrated nature and shared memory resources.

In the context of Fivem, the GPU’s role is the dominant factor. The measured FPS at 1080p Low (88 FPS) is the only result that approaches a smooth experience, while all other settings and resolutions fall below 70 FPS. The GPU’s 9th percentile ranking and its proximity to much older parts in the benchmark data reinforce that it is not designed for high-refresh-rate gaming. The data suggests that users should expect playable frame rates only at the lowest settings and resolutions, and that any attempt to increase graphical fidelity will result in a significant performance penalty, as seen in the 16 FPS result at 4K Ultra.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to play Fivem with this combo?

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 is the only resolution where the average FPS exceeds 60, with a Low settings result of 88 FPS. At 2560x1440, the best average is 58 FPS (Low), while 3840x2160 never exceeds 32 FPS (Low). Therefore, 1080p is the only resolution that provides a consistently smooth experience.

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

A: The B390 has an average benchmark score of 1482, which is 1.3% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX (1463) and 2.7% higher than the GeForce GT 710 (1443). This indicates it is only slightly faster than these very old, entry-level parts, placing it in the 9th percentile of all GPUs.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X bottlenecking the system in Fivem?

A: No, the data does not indicate a CPU bottleneck. The FPS drops significantly as resolution increases (e.g., from 88 FPS at 1080p Low to 32 FPS at 4K Low), which is a classic sign of GPU limitation. The CPU’s benchmark scores are high (e.g., 20485 in Cinebench R23 multi-core), suggesting it has ample headroom.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset achieves an average of 58 FPS, while the Ultra preset achieves only 29 FPS. This is a 29 FPS difference, meaning the Ultra preset delivers exactly half the average frame rate of the Low preset.

Q: Does the combo have any ray tracing capability?

A: The Intel Arc B390 is listed with 12 ray tracing cores and supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2). However, no ray tracing benchmarks are included in the measured FPS data, so its performance with ray tracing enabled in Fivem cannot be assessed from this information.

Q: What is the combo’s overall ranking among tested systems?

A: The combo ranks 2656 out of 3005 tested combinations, placing it in the bottom 12% of all systems. This suggests that it is a low-performance pairing for Fivem, consistent with the low FPS numbers observed.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X and Intel Arc B390 is positioned at rank 2656 out of 3005 tested combos in Fivem. This places it in the 88th percentile from the bottom, meaning it outperforms only about 12% of all tested systems. This low ranking is unsurprising given the GPU’s performance class; the Arc B390 sits in the 9th percentile of all GPUs, making it a severe bottleneck for the high-end Ryzen 7 9700X, which is in the 86th percentile of all CPUs.

The disparity between the CPU and GPU performance is stark. The 9700X’s average benchmark score is 37943, while the B390’s is just 1482. The CPU’s nearest rivals (e.g., Intel Core i9-14901E with a score of 37911) are all within 0.4% of its score, indicating it is a top-tier processor. In contrast, the GPU’s nearest rivals are all within 2.7% of its score, but they are all ancient, low-power parts. This pairing creates a massive imbalance where the CPU’s potential is largely wasted, and the system’s overall performance is dictated by the GPU’s capabilities.

The ranking data suggests that this combo is not well-suited for Fivem, which is a multiplayer title that can be demanding on both CPU and GPU. While the 9700X provides excellent single-threaded performance (e.g., 2211 in Cinebench R23 single-core), the B390’s low fill rate and shared memory bandwidth prevent it from translating that CPU power into high frame rates. The measured FPS results confirm this, as the system struggles to maintain 60 FPS even at 1080p Low. For users with this combo, the data indicates that significant graphical compromises are necessary to achieve playable performance.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the only preset that delivers an average frame rate above 60 is 1920x1080 with Low settings, achieving 88 FPS. This is the recommended configuration for a smooth experience. The Medium preset at 1080p averages 70 FPS, which is also playable, but it carries a minimum FPS of 59, which could lead to occasional stutters. For users who prioritize visual quality over raw frame rate, the High preset at 1080p (56 FPS) is a borderline option, but it falls just below the 60 FPS threshold.

At higher resolutions, the data shows that no preset provides a consistently smooth experience. At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 58 FPS, which is close to 60 but not quite there, and the Medium preset averages 46 FPS with a minimum of 39 FPS. The 4K resolution is not viable, with even the Low preset averaging only 32 FPS. Therefore, the settings recommendations are clear: stick to 1080p, and use Low or Medium settings depending on the user’s tolerance for frame rate dips. Ultra settings should be avoided at all resolutions, as the maximum average FPS at Ultra is 43 (at 1080p), which is not fluid.

For a balance between fidelity and performance, the Medium preset at 1080p (70 FPS average) is the best choice, as it offers a significant visual improvement over Low (88 FPS) while maintaining an average frame rate well above 60. Users with higher refresh rate monitors might prefer Low to ensure the frame rate stays as high as possible, but the data indicates that Medium is the sweet spot for a stable experience without sacrificing too much detail.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080:

• Low: Average 88 FPS
• Medium: Average 70 FPS, Minimum 59 FPS, Maximum 80 FPS
• High: Average 56 FPS
• Ultra: Average 43 FPS

2560x1440:

• Low: Average 58 FPS
• Medium: Average 46 FPS, Minimum 39 FPS, Maximum 53 FPS
• High: Average 37 FPS
• Ultra: Average 29 FPS

3840x2160:

• Low: Average 32 FPS
• Medium: Average 25 FPS, Minimum 22 FPS, Maximum 29 FPS
• High: Average 20 FPS
• Ultra: Average 16 FPS

The data shows a clear hierarchy: frame rates decline monotonically with increasing resolution and with increasing quality settings. At 1080p, the spread between Low and Ultra is 45 FPS (from 88 to 43). At 1440p, the spread narrows slightly to 29 FPS (from 58 to 29). At 4K, the spread is just 16 FPS (from 32 to 16), indicating that the GPU is so saturated that even lowering settings has diminishing returns. The minimum FPS values are only provided for the Medium preset at each resolution, but they consistently show a 10-11 FPS dip below the average, suggesting that frame pacing may be inconsistent even at moderate settings.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X is a desktop processor from the 9000 series, built on the Zen 5 architecture (Granite Ridge) using a 4 nm process. It features 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. Its cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU’s benchmark results are strong, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20485 and a single-core score of 2211, placing it in the 86th percentile of all CPUs. Its average benchmark score of 37943 is nearly identical to its nearest rival, the Intel Core i9-14901E (37911, deltaPct 0.1%).

In the context of Fivem, the CPU’s role is to handle game logic, physics, and netcode for the multiplayer environment. The data shows that the 9700X is more than capable of this task, as the frame rates are not limited by CPU performance. The evidence for this is the significant FPS drop when resolution increases; if the CPU were the bottleneck, the FPS would remain constant. The CPU’s high single-threaded performance (1280 in 3DMark single-thread) is particularly relevant for Fivem, which often relies on a few heavily utilized threads.

However, the CPU’s power is largely untapped in this pairing. The measured FPS at 1080p Low (88 FPS) is the highest result, but a CPU of this caliber (with a 5.50 GHz boost clock) should be capable of much higher frame rates in a less GPU-limited scenario. The data suggests that the 9700X provides a solid foundation, but the system’s overall performance is constrained by the Intel Arc B390. For users considering an upgrade path, the CPU would not need to be replaced to improve performance; a more powerful discrete GPU would unlock the 9700X’s full potential. The CPU’s 65W TDP and support for DDR5 memory also indicate it is a modern, efficient part, but these features do not translate into higher FPS in Fivem when paired with such a weak GPU.