Fivem

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT delivers a highly capable Fivem experience, with performance scaling predictably from resolution to resolution. The data shows that this combination is well-balanced for high-refresh-rate 1080p and 1440p gaming, while 4K remains a playable but more demanding target. The benchmark results indicate that the GPU becomes the primary limiting factor as resolution increases, though the CPU's strong multi-threaded foundation ensures the game remains fluid even in less demanding settings.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear and consistent scaling pattern across the three tested resolutions. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 219 FPS, which drops to 144 FPS at 1440p and further to 80 FPS at 4K. This represents a 34% reduction from 1080p to 1440p and a 44% reduction from 1440p to 4K. The scaling is steep, indicating that the Radeon RX 7700 XT is the component being pushed harder as pixel count increases. The transition from 1080p to 1440p shows the GPU starting to work substantially harder, while the move to 4K nearly halves the frame rate, confirming that pixel throughput is the dominant constraint at higher resolutions.

Looking at the High settings preset, the pattern is similar but with lower absolute numbers. The average FPS goes from 138 at 1080p to 91 at 1440p (a 34% drop) and then to 51 at 4K (a 44% drop from 1440p). This consistent proportional decrease across settings suggests that the game's engine scales resolution demands in a linear fashion, and the RX 7700 XT's 12 GB of GDDR6 memory and 432.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient to maintain the expected performance curve without hitting a memory capacity wall. The fact that the percentage drops are nearly identical between Low and High settings indicates that the limiting factor is primarily the GPU's rasterization throughput rather than memory bandwidth or capacity.

The data points to the GPU being the bottleneck at 4K, especially on Ultra settings where the average FPS falls to 39. At 1080p, the gap between Low and Ultra is 112 FPS (219 vs. 107), which is a wider spread than the 41 FPS gap at 4K (80 vs. 39). This narrowing at 4K suggests that the CPU's role diminishes as resolution increases, and the RX 7700 XT's compute resources become the sole determinant of performance. For players targeting 4K, the results indicate that dropping from Ultra to High yields a 12 FPS improvement (39 to 51), while dropping to Medium provides a 24 FPS gain (39 to 63), making Medium the most effective setting for achieving playable 4K frame rates.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X brings a substantial amount of processing power to this pairing, with 12 cores and 24 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture. The CPU's boost clock of 4.80 GHz and base clock of 3.70 GHz provide the single-thread performance that Fivem's multiplayer environments often require, particularly in populated areas where game logic and network code can become demanding. The benchmark data shows the CPU achieving a 3dmark single-thread score of 941 and a passmark single-thread score of 3469, which places it in the 87th percentile of all CPUs tested. This percentile ranking indicates that the 5900X is well above average for single-threaded workloads, which is relevant for a game like Fivem that may not perfectly scale across all 24 threads.

The multi-threaded performance is equally robust, with a cinebench R23 multicore score of 16262 and a 3dmark max-threads score of 10075. In the context of Fivem, which is a multiplayer modification of Grand Theft Auto V, the game engine can leverage multiple cores for tasks such as streaming world data, handling AI for other players, and processing script hooks. The 64 MB of L3 cache is also a notable asset, as it can help reduce latency when the CPU needs to access frequently used game data. The nearest rival benchmarks show the 5900X with an average score of 41376, which is 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 7 366H and 0.4% ahead of both the Intel Core Ultra 7 356H and AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440. This places the CPU in a tight competitive band where the differences are marginal.

In the measured FPS data, the CPU's influence is most apparent at 1080p Low settings, where the average FPS reaches 219. This high frame rate indicates that the 5900X is capable of feeding the RX 7700 XT with enough data to avoid leaving performance on the table. The fact that the 1080p Low result (219 FPS) is more than double the 4K Ultra result (39 FPS) suggests that at lower resolutions, the CPU is doing a substantial portion of the work, while at 4K, the GPU's pixel processing becomes the limiting factor. The CPU's 105 W TDP and active production status also suggest it is a reliable and sustained performer, though the benchmark page does not include specific power consumption during gaming loads.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 9 5900X and Radeon RX 7700 XT ranks at position 1382 out of 3707 tested combos for Fivem. This places the pairing in the upper half of all combinations tested, specifically in the 62.7th percentile (calculated as 1 - 1382/3707). The ranking is solid but not elite, which is consistent with the component choices: the CPU is a high-end desktop part from 2020, while the GPU is a mid-to-upper-tier card from 2023. The rank suggests that there are many other combos with more powerful GPUs or newer CPUs that can push higher frame rates, particularly at 4K Ultra where the RX 7700 XT's 39 FPS average is a limiting factor.

Looking at the individual component rankings, the CPU sits in the 87th percentile of all CPUs, which is significantly higher than the combo's overall rank. This discrepancy indicates that the GPU is the component holding back the combo's overall standing in Fivem. The GPU's percentile vs. all GPUs is 67, which is notably lower than the CPU's percentile. The GPU's nearest rivals show it performing close to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile (0.5% ahead), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile (0.8% behind), and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 (1.5% behind). These are all strong GPUs, but none of them are top-tier desktop parts, which explains why the combo rank is not higher.

The data suggests that the combo's rank is more heavily weighted by GPU performance than CPU performance, as Fivem's frame rates scale more dramatically with resolution changes than with CPU core counts. The 5900X's 12 cores and 24 threads are more than sufficient for this game, as evidenced by the 1080p Low result of 219 FPS, which is likely near the engine's ceiling. The RX 7700 XT, with its 35.17 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 12 GB of VRAM, is the primary determinant of the combo's rank, and its 67th percentile standing aligns more closely with the combo's 62.7th percentile position. To improve the combo's rank in Fivem, the data would suggest upgrading the GPU to a model with higher rasterization throughput, as the CPU has more headroom to spare.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers an average of 219 FPS on Low, 173 FPS on Medium, 138 FPS on High, and 107 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset shows a minimum of 147 FPS and a maximum of 199 FPS, indicating a stable frame time distribution. The gap between Low and Ultra is 112 FPS, which is the largest spread of any resolution, confirming that 1080p is where the CPU and GPU can both flex their capabilities. For competitive or high-refresh-rate play, the Low preset's 219 FPS average would easily support a 144 Hz or even 240 Hz monitor, though the visual quality trade-off is significant.

At 2560x1440, the averages are 144 FPS on Low, 114 FPS on Medium, 91 FPS on High, and 71 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset records a minimum of 97 FPS and a maximum of 131 FPS. This resolution represents a sweet spot for the combo, as even the Ultra preset's 71 FPS average is playable, and the High preset's 91 FPS is well-suited for a 144 Hz display. The drop from Low to Ultra at 1440p is 73 FPS, which is less severe than at 1080p, showing that the GPU is becoming more of a factor. The 1440p Medium result of 114 FPS offers a good balance between visual fidelity and smoothness, making it a recommended choice for most players.

At 3840x2160, the averages are 80 FPS on Low, 63 FPS on Medium, 51 FPS on High, and 39 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset shows a minimum of 54 FPS and a maximum of 73 FPS. The 4K results are the most constrained, with only the Low preset exceeding 60 FPS. The Ultra preset's 39 FPS average is below the threshold for smooth gameplay, while the Medium preset's 63 FPS is the only setting that consistently hits 60 FPS. The frame time data for 4K Medium shows a 19 FPS spread between min and max, which is the tightest of any preset at that resolution, suggesting that the game is GPU-bound and producing consistent frames rather than experiencing CPU-related hitches.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT is the primary driver of the measured FPS results, and its specifications provide a clear picture of its capabilities. The GPU features 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering 432.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is sufficient for Fivem at all tested resolutions, as the game does not appear to exceed the 12 GB capacity based on the smooth scaling pattern observed. The GPU's boost clock of 2544 MHz and game clock of 2171 MHz indicate a well-binned chip that can sustain high frequencies under load, which is reflected in the 1080p Low result of 219 FPS.

The RX 7700 XT's compute resources include 3456 shading units, 216 texture mapping units, and 96 raster output units. These numbers translate to a pixel rate of 244.2 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 549.5 GTexel/s, which are the raw throughput figures that determine how many pixels and textures the GPU can process per second. The 4K Ultra result of 39 FPS suggests that the pixel rate is the bottleneck at that resolution, as the GPU is tasked with rendering over 8 million pixels per frame. The FP32 performance of 35.17 TFLOPS is substantial, but Fivem's rendering pipeline appears to be more limited by the rasterization and memory bandwidth than by raw compute, based on the performance scaling.

The GPU's nearest rival benchmarks show it performing 0.5% ahead of the RTX 5060 Mobile and 0.8% behind the RTX 4060 Mobile. This places the RX 7700 XT in a competitive position with mid-range mobile GPUs, which is notable because the RX 7700 XT is a desktop card with a higher TDP of 245 W. The GPU's percentile vs. all GPUs is 67, which is a solid but not outstanding ranking. In the context of Fivem, the GPU's role becomes more critical at higher resolutions, as evidenced by the 4K results where the average FPS drops below 60 on every preset except Low. The data indicates that the RX 7700 XT is best utilized at 1080p and 1440p, where its performance is strong enough to deliver high frame rates even on Ultra settings.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend heavily on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1920x1080, the Low preset's 219 FPS average is ideal for competitive play or high-refresh-rate monitors, but the visual quality will be noticeably reduced. The Medium preset at 173 FPS offers a better balance, with the minimum of 147 FPS ensuring that frame rate stays above 144 Hz in most scenarios. For players who prioritize visual fidelity at 1080p, the High preset's 138 FPS is still very smooth, while the Ultra preset's 107 FPS is perfectly playable for a standard 60 Hz or 100 Hz display. The data suggests that 1080p Medium or High provides the best experience, as the jump to Ultra costs 31 FPS from High while delivering diminishing visual returns.

At 2560x1440, the High preset's 91 FPS average is the recommended choice for 144 Hz monitors, as it provides a solid balance between visual quality and smoothness. The Medium preset at 114 FPS is even smoother and would be preferable for players who are more sensitive to frame rate than to graphical details. The Ultra preset's 71 FPS is still above 60 FPS, making it viable for 60 Hz displays, but it does not offer enough of a visual improvement over High to justify the 20 FPS loss. The Low preset at 144 FPS is the best option for esports-style play, but it sacrifices too much visual detail for most players. For 1440p, the data clearly supports Medium or High as the best settings, with the choice depending on whether the player prioritizes smoothness or visual quality.

At 3840x2160, the options are more limited. The Low preset's 80 FPS average is the only setting that comfortably exceeds 60 FPS, but it looks significantly worse than the other presets. The Medium preset at 63 FPS is the best compromise, as it maintains a playable average while offering improved visual quality over Low. The High preset at 51 FPS is playable on a 48-60 Hz display but will feel less smooth, and the Ultra preset at 39 FPS is not recommended for any serious gameplay. For 4K, the data indicates that Medium is the optimal setting, as it is the only preset that combines a 60+ FPS average with acceptable visual fidelity. Players with 4K displays should also consider lowering the resolution to 1440p and using High settings, as that combination yields 91 FPS and would likely look better than 4K Medium due to the higher detail level.