Fivem

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 ranks 1731 out of 1792 tested combos in Fivem. This places the configuration in the bottom 3.4% of all tested systems, which is a remarkably low standing for a processor that otherwise ranks in the 90th percentile among all CPUs. The data indicates that this pairing is severely bottlenecked by the graphics card in nearly every scenario, dragging the overall gaming experience down to a level that is difficult to recommend for this specific multiplayer title.

When examining the component-level benchmarks, the disparity becomes clear. The CPU's average benchmark score of 37780 places it within striking distance of the Intel Xeon 6353P (37811, deltaPct -0.1) and the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 (37831, deltaPct -0.1), while sitting slightly behind the Intel Core i9-13900HK (38020, deltaPct -0.6) and the Intel Core i5-13600KF (38028, deltaPct -0.7). These are all high-performing desktop and mobile processors, confirming that the Ryzen 7 9800X3D is not the limiting factor in this combo.

Conversely, the GTX 1650's average benchmark score of 8713 puts it in the 43rd percentile of all GPUs, with its nearest rivals including the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile (8746, deltaPct -0.4), the AMD Radeon 550X (8749, deltaPct -0.4), the NVIDIA Quadro P2200 (8671, deltaPct 0.5), and the AMD Radeon Pro WX 5100 (8761, deltaPct -0.5). This is a mid-to-low tier graphics solution, and in Fivem, where the measured data shows its limitations clearly, the GPU's modest compute capabilities cap the frame rates well below what the CPU could otherwise support.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 is built on the TU117 chip using the Turing architecture at a 12 nm process node. It contains 4 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 128.1 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock runs at 2001 MHz (8 Gbps effective), while the base clock is 1485 MHz and the boost clock reaches 1665 MHz. With 896 shading units, 56 TMUs, and 32 ROPs, the card manages a pixel rate of 53.28 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 93.24 GTexel/s, with FP32 performance of 2.984 TFLOPS.

In Fivem, the measured FPS data demonstrates that the GPU's 4 GB VRAM and limited memory bandwidth are substantial constraints. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 76.5 FPS, but this is the absolute ceiling of what this card can deliver. The drop from Low to Medium settings at 1080p reduces performance from 76.5 FPS to 61.3 FPS, a 19.8% decline. Pushing to High settings yields 50.5 FPS, and Ultra drops to 34.6 FPS. These results indicate that the GTX 1650's raw compute capacity, measured at 7880 in Passmark G3D, is the dominant factor in determining frame rates.

The GPU's DirectX 11 benchmark score of 58 is particularly telling for Fivem, which is known to have rendering workloads that stress older API paths. The card's DirectX 12 score of 35 and DirectX 10 score of 39 further suggest that the architecture is not optimized for the modern rendering techniques that Fivem's engine can utilize. The GPU sits in the 43rd percentile of all GPUs, and its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile (8746, deltaPct -0.4), shows that even mobile variants of newer cards offer similar performance.

Resolution Scaling

The resolution scaling data reveals a classic GPU-bound scenario. From 1080p to 1440p at High settings, the average FPS drops from 50.5 to 29.5, a 41.6% reduction. Moving from 1440p to 4K at High settings, the FPS falls from 29.5 to 15.9, another 46.1% decline. This consistent halving of performance across each resolution step indicates that the GTX 1650 is saturated and cannot keep up with the increasing pixel count.

At Low settings, the scaling pattern is similar but with higher absolute numbers. From 1080p's 76.5 FPS, the frame rate drops to 50.8 FPS at 1440p (a 33.6% reduction) and then to 26.8 FPS at 4K (a 47.2% reduction from 1440p). The percentage drops are slightly less severe at Low settings because the GPU is less stressed by shading work, but the memory bandwidth limitation at higher resolutions remains the binding constraint. The 4 GB VRAM is likely being exceeded at 4K even at Low settings, causing the card to spill into system memory.

The data clearly shows that the limiting component is the GPU at every resolution. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D, with its 8 cores and 16 threads running at a base clock of 4.70 GHz and boost clock of 5.20 GHz, would have no difficulty driving even the highest frame rates. The CPU's Passmark multithread score of 40009 and single-thread score of 4430 are far beyond what Fivem requires. The frame rates are instead dictated by the GTX 1650's modest 2.984 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and its 128.1 GB/s of memory bandwidth.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance on settings selection for this combo. At 1080p, the Low preset delivers 76.5 FPS, which is the only setting that approaches a smooth experience for a multiplayer title. Medium produces 61.3 FPS, which is playable but still below the 60 FPS threshold that many players consider the minimum for competitive multiplayer. High yields 50.5 FPS, and Ultra drops to 34.6 FPS.

At 1440p, the situation becomes more challenging. Low settings produce 50.8 FPS, which is borderline playable, while Medium drops to 38.6 FPS, High to 29.5 FPS, and Ultra to 23.7 FPS. At 4K, all settings are effectively unusable for multiplayer, with Low at 26.8 FPS, Medium at 25.1 FPS, High at 15.9 FPS, and Ultra at 13.6 FPS.

The data suggests that the best experience for this combo is 1080p Low settings, where the 76.5 FPS average provides the most responsive gameplay. The jump from Low to Medium at 1080p costs 15.2 FPS (19.8%), which is a significant penalty for the visual improvements offered. For players who prioritize visual quality over frame rate, 1080p Medium at 61.3 FPS is the maximum viable option. Anything above Medium at 1080p, or any settings at 1440p or 4K, will result in frame rates that are too low for the fast-paced multiplayer interactions typical of Fivem.

FAQ

Q: How does this combo perform at 1080p with Low settings?

A: The measured average FPS is 76.5, which is the highest frame rate achieved by this combo at any resolution or settings combination. This is the only configuration that provides a consistently smooth multiplayer experience.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D the bottleneck in this system?

A: No. The CPU ranks in the 90th percentile of all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 37780, while the GPU ranks in the 43rd percentile with an average score of 8713. The measured FPS data shows that the GPU is the limiting component at all resolutions and settings.

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

A: 1080p is the only resolution where the combo achieves playable frame rates. At 1440p, even Low settings only reach 50.8 FPS, and at 4K, all settings fall below 26.8 FPS.

Q: How does the GTX 1650 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The GTX 1650's average benchmark score of 8713 is within 0.5% of the NVIDIA Quadro P2200 (8671, deltaPct 0.5) and about 0.4% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile (8746, deltaPct -0.4) and the AMD Radeon 550X (8749, deltaPct -0.4).

Q: Can this combo handle Ultra settings at any resolution?

A: No. At 1080p Ultra, the average FPS is 34.6, at 1440p Ultra it drops to 23.7, and at 4K Ultra it falls to 13.6. None of these are suitable for multiplayer gameplay.

Q: What is the CPU's single-thread performance relative to its rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 9800X3D achieves a Passmark single-thread score of 4430 and a Geekbench single-core score of 3341, which are strong numbers that support its 90th percentile ranking. This performance is not fully utilized in Fivem due to the GPU bottleneck.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is a Zen 5 architecture processor from the Granite Ridge family, built on a 4 nm process at 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 CPU includes 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 96 MB of shared L3 cache, totaling 8,315 million transistors on a 70.6 mm² die. It supports DDR5 memory with dual-channel configuration and offers 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth, with PCIe Gen 5 connectivity providing 24 lanes.

In Fivem, the CPU's role is largely supportive rather than performance-limiting. The measured FPS data shows that even at 1080p Low settings, where the GPU is least stressed, the combo only reaches 76.5 FPS. This is far below what the CPU's capabilities would suggest possible. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 34004 and single-core score of 4800 indicate that it can handle the most demanding game logic and physics calculations Fivem can present. Its 3DMark single-thread score of 1212 and 2-thread score of 2394 further confirm strong per-core performance.

The CPU's nearest rivals in benchmark scores include the Intel Core i5-13600KF (38028, deltaPct -0.7) and the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 (37831, deltaPct -0.1), both of which are established desktop processors. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D's 90th percentile ranking among all CPUs means it outperforms the vast majority of processors available. However, in this particular combo, the GTX 1650's 43rd percentile GPU ranking creates an extreme imbalance. The measured frame rates are consistently GPU-limited, with the CPU idling far below its potential. This is a textbook example of a high-end CPU being paired with an entry-level GPU, resulting in a system that performs at the level of the weaker component. The combo's rank of 1731 out of 1792 tested systems reflects this severe bottleneck, placing it near the bottom of all tested configurations despite the top-tier processor at its core.