Fivem

Fivem presents an interesting case study for the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X and AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT combination. The measured frame rates reveal a system that is heavily influenced by both the CPU's multi-threading capabilities and the GPU's memory configuration, with performance scaling predictably across resolutions and settings. This analysis breaks down the data to understand where this combo excels and where its limitations lie.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate achieved by this combo in Fivem?

A: The highest average frame rate recorded is 168.7 FPS, which occurs at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested hardware combinations in Fivem?

A: The combination ranks 1115th out of 1792 tested combos, placing it in the lower half of all systems tested for this game.

Q: What is the most demanding configuration for this combo?

A: The most demanding configuration is 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings, yielding an average of 31.1 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to be the limiting factor at 1080p?

A: The data suggests the CPU plays a significant role at 1080p, as the Ryzen 9 5900X's 12-core, 24-thread configuration is likely well-utilized in Fivem's multiplayer environment, while the RX 7600 XT has ample headroom at lower resolutions.

Q: What is the performance delta between the RX 7600 XT and its closest rival?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT is 0.6% behind the AMD Radeon RX 7600 in average benchmark score, and 1.9% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER.

Q: Does the combo achieve playable frame rates at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160, the combo ranges from 31.1 FPS on Ultra to 61.8 FPS on Low, indicating that only the Low preset provides a consistently smooth experience at that resolution.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT is built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s. This memory configuration is a defining feature; the 16 GB capacity is substantial, but the 128-bit bus width can be a bottleneck at higher resolutions where memory bandwidth demand increases. The GPU's boost clock of 2755 MHz and game clock of 2470 MHz are high, but the data shows that Fivem's performance is not solely dependent on raw clock speed.

The GPU's benchmark scores provide context. Its PassMark G3D score is 17132, and it sits at the 63rd percentile of all GPUs. Compared to its nearest rivals, the RX 7600 XT is nearly identical to the RX 7600 (0.6% slower) and comfortably ahead of the RTX 2060 SUPER (1.9% faster). However, in Fivem, the GPU's role seems to become more critical as resolution increases. At 3840x2160, the frame rates drop significantly, suggesting the GPU's compute and memory subsystems are under heavy load. The transition from 1080p to 4K demonstrates that while the GPU can handle high frame rates at lower resolutions, its performance ceiling is reached quickly when pixel count increases.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear and consistent trend when scaling from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 105.5 FPS at 1080p to 68.3 FPS at 1440p, and finally to 37.5 FPS at 4K. This represents a substantial decline, indicating that the GPU is the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions.

At Low settings, the scaling is more forgiving: 168.7 FPS at 1080p, 111.7 FPS at 1440p, and 61.8 FPS at 4K. The fact that the 4K Low setting nearly doubles the frame rate compared to 4K High (61.8 vs 37.5 FPS) suggests that pixel fill rate and memory bandwidth are significant constraints for this GPU in Fivem. The frame rate drop from 1440p to 4K is particularly steep across all settings, averaging about a 45% reduction. This indicates that the RX 7600 XT, with its 128-bit memory bus, struggles to maintain performance as the resolution demands more data throughput. The data implies that for this combo, 1440p is the sweet spot where the CPU and GPU are more balanced, whereas 4K pushes the GPU beyond its comfortable operating range.

How This Combo Ranks

With a rank of 1115 out of 1792 tested combos, this system falls in the 38th percentile of all tested hardware pairings for Fivem. This is a moderate ranking, suggesting that while the combo is capable, it is not among the top performers. The CPU, however, is a strong point. The Ryzen 9 5900X sits at the 90th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 39453. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS, is only 0.7% faster, while the Intel Core i7-13700 is 1% faster.

This disparity between the CPU's high percentile and the combo's lower rank suggests that the GPU is holding the system back. The RX 7600 XT, at the 63rd percentile of GPUs, is a mid-range part. When paired with a top-tier CPU, the GPU becomes the bottleneck, particularly in a game like Fivem which can be demanding on both components. The rank indicates that many other combos, likely with stronger GPUs, outperform this pairing, even if their CPUs are less powerful. This is a classic example of an imbalanced build where the CPU's potential is not fully realized due to GPU limitations.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X is a 12-core, 24-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. Its substantial L3 cache of 64 MB is likely beneficial for Fivem's multiplayer scenarios, where many entities and player data need to be processed. The CPU's benchmark scores are impressive, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 33150 and a single-core score of 4680. This indicates strong multi-threaded performance, which is crucial for handling the game's simulation and networking overhead.

In Fivem, the CPU's role is evident when examining the FPS data. At 1080p, the frame rates are high across all settings, even at Ultra (80.7 FPS). This suggests that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU enough data to maintain high performance. However, the CPU's influence wanes as resolution increases, because the GPU becomes the limiting factor. The Ryzen 9 5900X's performance is also reflected in its PassMark multithread score of 39002 and Geekbench multi-core score of 11877. These scores, combined with its 24 threads, imply that the CPU has significant headroom in Fivem, and it is unlikely to be the cause of any frame rate drops at higher resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The data provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets.

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers smooth gameplay:

• Low: 168.7 FPS
• Medium: 133.0 FPS
• High: 105.5 FPS
• Ultra: 80.7 FPS

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong but drops noticeably:

• Low: 111.7 FPS
• Medium: 84.5 FPS
• High: 68.3 FPS
• Ultra: 50.9 FPS

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly stressed:

• Low: 61.8 FPS
• Medium: 48.0 FPS
• High: 37.5 FPS
• Ultra: 31.1 FPS

The scaling from Low to Ultra at each resolution is consistent. At 1080p, there is a 52% drop from Low to Ultra (168.7 to 80.7 FPS). At 1440p, the drop is 54% (111.7 to 50.9 FPS). At 4K, the drop is 50% (61.8 to 31.1 FPS). This suggests that the preset has a similar relative impact on performance regardless of resolution. The absolute values, however, show that only 1080p and 1440p provide consistently playable frame rates above 60 FPS, and only on the Low and Medium presets at 1440p.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate.

For 1920x1080, the High preset offers an excellent balance, delivering 105.5 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold and provides a visually enhanced experience over Medium (133.0 FPS) with only a modest performance penalty. Ultra is also viable at 80.7 FPS, but the jump from High to Ultra may not be worth the 24% frame rate reduction for what might be a subtle visual improvement.

For 2560x1440, the Medium preset at 84.5 FPS is the best choice for a smooth experience. It provides a significant improvement over High (68.3 FPS) while maintaining a frame rate that is still comfortable. The Low preset at 111.7 FPS is an option for competitive play, but Medium is the sweet spot for visual fidelity and performance.

For 3840x2160, the only playable option according to the data is the Low preset, which yields 61.8 FPS. The Medium preset at 48.0 FPS is borderline, and High (37.5 FPS) and Ultra (31.1 FPS) are not recommended for a responsive experience. The data suggests that 4K gaming with this combo requires significant compromises in visual quality to achieve playable frame rates.