Fivem

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D paired with the Intel Arc B390 lands at rank 2656 out of 3005 tested combos in Fivem. That places this configuration in the bottom 11.6% of all tested combinations, a striking result given the CPU's pedigree. The data suggests a profound imbalance: the processor is a top-tier desktop part, while the graphics solution sits at the 9th percentile among all GPUs. This is not a case of a slightly weak link; it is a scenario where the GPU's measured capability is so limited that it effectively caps the entire system's gaming performance.

Benchmark results indicate the CPU is operating at an extraordinarily high level relative to its immediate rivals. Its average benchmark score of 39768 is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS (39603, a 0.4% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 (40081, a -0.8% delta). The 9800X3D's performance is essentially at parity with these chips in synthetic tests, yet in Fivem, the combination's rank suffers entirely due to the GPU's low standing. The Intel Arc B390's average benchmark score is 1482, which is merely 1.3% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX and 2.7% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GT 710. These rivals are legacy entry-level parts, and the data shows the Arc B390 is in that same performance bracket. The implication is clear: the CPU's power is rendered almost irrelevant by the graphics bottleneck in this specific game combination.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data reveals a narrow window of playability. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 88 FPS, which is the only configuration that approaches a high-refresh experience. The Medium preset at the same resolution drops to 70 FPS, which is still acceptable for many users, but the data shows a 20.5% performance penalty for that step up in quality. The High preset yields 56 FPS, and Ultra falls to 43 FPS, indicating a steep curve where each visual tier costs significant frame rate.

For a stable and responsive experience, the data strongly suggests the Low preset at 1080p is the only viable choice for competitive play. The 88 FPS average provides a substantial buffer above the 60 FPS threshold, which is critical for a multiplayer title like Fivem where smoothness matters. Moving to 1440p, even Low settings only produce 58 FPS, making 1080p Low the clear recommendation for frame rate priority. The Medium preset at 1080p (70 FPS) is a reasonable compromise for those who prioritize visual fidelity, but the measured minimum of 59 FPS at that setting is precariously close to dipping below 60. The data implies that any settings above Medium, or any resolution above 1080p, will result in an experience that misses the 60 FPS target, which is often considered the baseline for acceptable multiplayer performance.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is dramatic and exposes the limiting component. At Low settings, the average FPS falls from 88 at 1920x1080 to 58 at 2560x1440, a 34.1% reduction. Moving to 3840x2160, the average drops to 32 FPS, which is a 63.6% reduction from the 1080p baseline. This steep decline is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario. If the CPU were the limiting factor, the resolution scaling would be far more gentle, as the processor's workload remains relatively constant regardless of pixel count.

The Ultra preset tells a similar story. At 1080p, it achieves 43 FPS, but at 4K, it plumbs to 16 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is only 16 FPS (32 vs. 16), whereas at 1080p, the gap is 45 FPS (88 vs. 43). This compression of performance at higher resolutions confirms that the Intel Arc B390's shading units (1536) and texture mapping units (48) are simply overwhelmed by the pixel throughput required at 4K. The data indicates that this combination is suitable for 1080p gaming only. Attempting to scale to 1440p or 4K results in a degradation that makes the game nearly unplayable, regardless of the quality preset chosen. The system's memory bandwidth is also "System Dependent" and shared, which likely exacerbates the bottleneck as resolution increases.

FAQ

Q: Is this combination capable of running Fivem at a stable 60 FPS?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the measured average is 88 FPS, which comfortably exceeds 60 FPS. However, at Medium settings, the average is 70 FPS, and the measured minimum is 59 FPS. At any higher preset or resolution, the average FPS falls below 60, indicating that a stable 60 FPS experience is limited to 1080p with Low or Medium settings.

Q: How does the CPU's performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D has an average benchmark score of 39768. This is 0.4% higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS (39603) and 0.7% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 (39485). It is 0.7% lower than the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 (40048) and 0.8% lower than the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 (40081). The CPU is effectively in the same performance tier as these processors.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo?

A: The data indicates that 1920x1080 is the only resolution where the combination achieves playable frame rates across multiple presets. At 2560x1440, only the Low preset (58 FPS) approaches 60 FPS. At 3840x2160, the highest average FPS recorded is 32 (Low), which is not adequate for smooth gameplay.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU the primary bottleneck in Fivem?

A: The benchmark data points to the GPU as the definitive bottleneck. The Intel Arc B390 ranks at the 9th percentile among all GPUs, while the CPU ranks at the 87th percentile among all CPUs. The resolution scaling data, which shows severe FPS drops as resolution increases, is a classic symptom of GPU limitation.

Q: What is the performance difference between the Low and Ultra presets at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 88 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 43 FPS. This represents a 51.1% reduction in average frame rate when moving from Low to Ultra. The Medium and High presets sit in between, at 70 FPS and 56 FPS respectively.

Q: Are there any measured frame time data points for the Medium preset?

A: Yes, the data includes minimum and maximum FPS for the Medium preset. At 1920x1080, the minimum is 59 FPS and the maximum is 80 FPS. At 2560x1440, the minimum is 39 FPS and the maximum is 53 FPS. At 3840x2160, the minimum is 22 FPS and the maximum is 29 FPS.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B390 is an integrated graphics processor based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, built on Intel's 3 nm process. Its role in Fivem is, according to the data, overwhelmingly the limiting factor. The GPU's benchmark score of 1482 places it at the 9th percentile, and its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX (1463, +1.3%) and the NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 (1443, +2.7%). These are not modern gaming GPUs; they are entry-level components from a bygone era. The data shows the Arc B390 is firmly in that performance class.

The GPU's specifications reveal why it struggles. It has 1536 shading units, 48 TMUs, and only 24 ROPs. The boost clock is 2500 MHz, and the base clock is 300 MHz. In Fivem, this translates to a maximum average FPS of 88 at 1080p Low. The memory configuration is "System Shared" with a bandwidth that is "System Dependent," meaning it relies on the CPU's DDR5 memory. This shared memory architecture likely introduces latency and bandwidth constraints that further hinder performance in a demanding multiplayer environment. The GPU's FP32 performance is 7.680 TFLOPS, which is a modest figure for modern gaming. The data implies that this GPU is designed for basic computing tasks and light gaming, not for a title like Fivem, which requires sustained CPU and GPU interaction in a complex multiplayer world.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is the polar opposite of its GPU counterpart in terms of performance class. This is a desktop processor from the 9000 series, based on the Zen 5 architecture (Granite Ridge), and it is built on TSMC's 4 nm process. It has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 4.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The CPU's 96 MB of shared L3 cache is a massive pool that benefits gaming workloads. Its benchmark scores are consistently strong: Cinebench R23 multicore is 23230, single-core is 2080, and Geekbench multicore is 18696.

The data suggests the CPU is doing its job admirably. The measured FPS in Fivem is likely far below what this CPU is capable of feeding to a more powerful GPU. The CPU's percentile rank of 87 and its average benchmark score of 39768 place it in the upper echelon of processors. Its nearest rivals, such as the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS and the AMD Ryzen 7 7700, have nearly identical average scores, confirming that the 9800X3D is a high-performance part. However, in this combination, the CPU's potential is untapped. The GPU cannot render frames fast enough to utilize the CPU's processing headroom. The 8-core, 16-thread configuration is more than sufficient for Fivem's workload, which typically scales well with high single-thread performance. The CPU's 5.20 GHz boost clock ensures strong single-threaded performance, which is crucial for game logic and physics. The bottleneck is unequivocally the GPU, as the CPU sits idle waiting for the graphics solution to deliver frames.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive look at this combination's performance across three resolutions and four quality presets.

At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 88 FPS. The Medium preset follows with an average of 70 FPS, with a measured minimum of 59 FPS and a maximum of 80 FPS. The High preset yields an average of 56 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to an average of 43 FPS. This resolution shows the most significant spread between presets, a 45 FPS difference between Low and Ultra.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 58 FPS. The Medium preset averages 46 FPS, with a minimum of 39 FPS and a maximum of 53 FPS. The High preset averages 37 FPS. The Ultra preset averages only 29 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a substantial drop, with the Low preset losing 30 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the performance collapses. The Low preset averages 32 FPS. The Medium preset averages 25 FPS, with a minimum of 22 FPS and a maximum of 29 FPS. The High preset averages 20 FPS. The Ultra preset averages just 16 FPS. At this resolution, even the lowest quality setting fails to reach 33 FPS, rendering the game effectively unplayable.

The data shows a clear pattern: the combination is only viable at 1080p, and even then, only at Low or Medium settings. The 1440p and 4K results are consistently below the 60 FPS threshold, with the 4K results being particularly poor. The measured minimums at Medium settings (59 FPS at 1080p, 39 FPS at 1440p, 22 FPS at 4K) indicate that frame pacing will be inconsistent, leading to stutter. For a multiplayer title, this is a significant drawback. The Ultra preset is not recommended at any resolution, as the average FPS never exceeds 43, and at 4K it drops to 16. The overall picture is one of a severely GPU-limited system that requires significant graphical compromises to achieve playable frame rates.