Fivem

Fivem presents a unique challenge for hardware analysis, being a multiplayer modification platform built on an older game engine. The data for this combination of an AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and AMD Radeon RX 9060 shows a system that is heavily influenced by both CPU and GPU limitations depending on the resolution and settings applied. The measured frames per second (FPS) reveal a configuration that delivers excellent high-refresh-rate performance at 1080p but struggles to maintain playable frame rates at 4K with maximum graphical fidelity. This analysis examines the specific roles of the processor and graphics card, how this pairing ranks against other tested combinations, and how the performance scales across resolutions.

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

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is a desktop processor from the 9000 series, built on the Zen 5 architecture (Granite Ridge) using a 4 nm process from TSMC. It features 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 4.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The processor has a substantial 96 MB of shared L3 cache, which is critical for gaming performance, especially in scenarios with complex data sets like those found in multiplayer games. The CPU supports DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus with a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s.

In the context of Fivem, the CPU's performance is a significant factor. Benchmark results show the processor excels in both single-threaded and multi-threaded tasks. For instance, it scores 2,080 points in Cinebench R23 single-core and 23,230 points in multi-core, and it achieves 2,964 points in Geekbench single-core. The processor's percentile versus all CPUs is 87, indicating it outperforms the vast majority of processors in the database. The data shows that in Fivem, the CPU is rarely the sole limiting factor at lower resolutions, but its strong single-thread performance helps maintain high frame rates when the GPU is not saturated.

The massive L3 cache is particularly relevant for Fivem, a game known for being sensitive to memory latency and cache performance. The data suggests that the 9800X3D's architecture is well-suited to handle the game's draw calls and physics calculations. When looking at the measured FPS, at 1080p with Low settings, the frame rate reaches 175 FPS, which is the highest recorded for this combo. This indicates that at lower settings, the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU enough data to achieve very high frame rates. However, the CPU's performance is not without limits; even with this powerful processor, the frame rates at 4K Ultra drop significantly, showing that the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions.

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

The AMD Radeon RX 9060 is a graphics card from the Radeon RX 9000 series, based on the RDNA 4.0 architecture and the Navi 44 chip, manufactured on a 4 nm process. It has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s. The GPU's boost clock is 2990 MHz, with a game clock of 2400 MHz. It features 1,792 shading units, 112 texture mapping units, and 64 render output units. The card supports PCIe 5.0 x16 and has a TDP of 132 W.

The GPU's role in Fivem becomes more pronounced as resolution and settings increase. At 1080p Low, the GPU is not the bottleneck, as evidenced by the 175 FPS average. However, as settings are raised, the GPU's workload increases. The data shows a clear trend: at 1080p Ultra, the average FPS drops to 86, and at 4K Ultra, it falls to 31 FPS. The 8 GB VRAM buffer may also be a factor at higher settings and resolutions, potentially causing performance degradation if the game exceeds this capacity. The GPU's percentile versus all GPUs is 59, placing it in the mid-range tier.

Comparing the GPU to its nearest rivals in the database, the RX 9060's average benchmark score is 16,014. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has an average score of 16,129, which is 0.7% higher. The AMD Radeon R9 370X and RX 7700 have scores of 15,862 and 15,852, respectively, which are 1% lower than the RX 9060. In Fivem, the data indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting factor at 4K resolution, where the frame rates are quite low. The performance gap between 1080p and 4K is substantial, showing that the GPU cannot maintain high frame rates at higher pixel counts.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum average FPS achieved by this combo, and at which settings?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 175, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-threaded performance compare to its nearest rival?

A: The Ryzen 7 9800X3D has an average benchmark score of 39,768. Its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS, has an average score of 39,603, which is 0.4% lower. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 has a score of 40,048, which is 0.7% higher.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded, and at what resolution and settings?

A: The lowest average FPS is 31, recorded at 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings.

Q: Is the GPU's performance closer to the RTX 3060 Ti or the RX 7700?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score of 16,014 is 0.7% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (16,129) and 1% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 7700 (15,852). It is slightly closer to the RTX 3060 Ti in terms of deltaPct.

Q: What is the CPU's boost clock speed?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D has a boost clock of 5.20 GHz.

Q: How much L3 cache does the CPU have?

A: The CPU has 96 MB of shared L3 cache.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations, this specific pairing of the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and AMD Radeon RX 9060 is ranked 1,714 out of 3,005 combos for Fivem. This places it in the lower-middle portion of the ranking, which is a somewhat surprising result given the strength of the CPU. The data suggests that while the processor is top-tier, the GPU holds the combo back from achieving a higher rank.

The rank of 1,714 indicates that there are 1,713 other combinations of CPUs and GPUs that produce higher average FPS in Fivem. This is likely due to the GPU being a mid-range card, and the game's performance being heavily dependent on the graphics card at higher settings. The CPU's excellent performance is not enough to overcome the GPU's limitations in this specific game. The combo's ranking is a reflection of the balanced nature of the system, where the CPU is overqualified for the GPU's capabilities. In other games with less demanding graphics, this CPU might boost the combo's rank, but in Fivem, the GPU is the deciding factor for overall performance. The data shows that this combination is not optimized for the highest possible frame rates in Fivem, but rather offers a balanced experience that can be tuned by adjusting graphical settings.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear and significant drop in performance as resolution increases from 1080p to 4K. This scaling behavior is a key indicator of which component is the limiting factor. At 1080p with High settings, the combo achieves 111 FPS. When moving to 1440p at the same settings, the FPS drops to 73, a decrease of 38 FPS. At 4K, the FPS further drops to 40, a decrease of 33 FPS from 1440p and 71 FPS from 1080p.

This pattern is consistent across all settings. For example, at Low settings, the FPS goes from 175 at 1080p, to 115 at 1440p, and finally to 64 at 4K. The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial, indicating that the GPU is the primary bottleneck. The CPU's performance is relatively stable across resolutions, but the GPU's workload increases exponentially with pixel count. The frame rate drop from 1080p to 1440p is roughly 34-35% for High and Low settings, and the drop from 1440p to 4K is roughly 44-45%. This non-linear scaling suggests that the GPU is running out of processing power and possibly memory bandwidth at higher resolutions.

The data suggests that the RX 9060 is not powerful enough to drive a 4K display in Fivem at high settings, as the frame rates fall below 60 FPS. For a smooth 4K experience, lower settings would be required, as shown by the 64 FPS at Low settings. At 1080p, the GPU is sufficient to provide a high-refresh-rate experience at all settings, with the CPU providing enough headroom to avoid bottlenecking. The scaling confirms that for this game, the GPU is the dominant factor in determining performance at resolutions above 1080p.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following data represents the exact measured average FPS for the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and AMD Radeon RX 9060 combination in Fivem, broken down by resolution and settings.

At 1920x1080 resolution, the combo delivers its strongest performance. With Low settings, the average FPS is 175. Moving to Medium settings, the average FPS drops to 138, with a minimum of 117 FPS and a maximum of 159 FPS. At High settings, the average FPS is 111. The most demanding setting, Ultra, yields an average FPS of 86. This shows that at 1080p, the system can handle all settings well above 60 FPS, making it suitable for high-refresh-rate monitors.

At 2560x1440 resolution, performance decreases noticeably. With Low settings, the average FPS is 115. Medium settings produce an average of 91 FPS, with a range of 77 to 105 FPS. High settings result in an average of 73 FPS. The Ultra setting drops the average to 56 FPS. This resolution is playable, but the Ultra setting falls below the 60 FPS threshold for a smooth experience.

At 3840x2160 resolution, the GPU becomes the clear limiting factor. With Low settings, the average FPS is 64. Medium settings yield an average of 50 FPS, with a minimum of 43 and a maximum of 58 FPS. High settings reduce the average to 40 FPS. The Ultra setting produces a low average of 31 FPS. These results indicate that 4K gaming is only viable with Low settings, and even then, it does not reach the 60 FPS mark. The data shows a consistent decline in performance with each step up in resolution and settings, highlighting the GPU's limitations at higher workloads.