Fivem

Fivem is a demanding multiplayer title that stresses both processor and graphics hardware. The data for the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X paired with the Intel Arc B370 shows a system that is heavily constrained by its graphics solution, resulting in a mostly unplayable experience at higher settings and resolutions. The combo ranks 2762nd out of 3005 tested combinations, placing it in the bottom 8% of all systems, with performance that limits the powerful 12-core CPU.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is severe and clearly demonstrates a GPU-bound scenario. At Low settings, the average frame rate falls from 80 FPS at 1920x1080 to 53 FPS at 2560x1440, a 33.75% reduction. Moving to 4K at 3840x2160, the average further drops to 29 FPS, which is a 63.75% reduction from the 1080p baseline. This steep decline indicates that the Intel Arc B370's rendering capabilities are saturated as pixel count increases.

The pattern holds across all settings. At Medium settings, the average FPS goes from 63 at 1080p to 41 at 1440p (a 34.9% drop) and then to 23 at 4K (a 63.5% drop from 1080p). This consistent scaling factor of roughly one-third loss from 1080p to 1440p, and another half of the remaining performance lost at 4K, points directly to the GPU being the limiting component. The CPU is not the bottleneck here; if it were, we would see relatively flat performance across resolutions as the GPU would have headroom to render more frames.

The data suggests that the Arc B370, with its 1280 shading units and a 2400 MHz boost clock, simply lacks the pixel throughput and memory bandwidth to handle 4K workloads in Fivem. The system shared memory configuration means the GPU relies on system RAM for frame buffering, which likely exacerbates the performance collapse at higher resolutions. For a playable experience, users must stay at 1080p, where the GPU can maintain a reasonable frame rate at lower settings.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X is a high-end desktop processor with 12 cores and 24 threads based on the Zen 4 architecture. Its base clock of 4.70 GHz and boost clock of 5.60 GHz are substantial, and the 64 MB of shared L3 cache provides ample capacity for game data. In synthetic benchmarks, this CPU excels, scoring 29300 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 2016.5 in single-core, with a Passmark multithread score of 51406. These figures place the CPU in the 91st percentile of all CPUs tested.

However, in Fivem, this processing power is largely wasted. The measured FPS data shows that the CPU is not the limiting factor at any resolution. For example, at 1080p Low settings, the system achieves 80 FPS, but this is likely the ceiling for the GPU in this scenario. The CPU has far more headroom; its 3DMark single-thread score of 1093 and 2-thread score of 2137 suggest it can handle the game's physics and scripting loads without breaking a sweat.

The game's performance is dictated by the GPU's ability to fill pixels, not the CPU's ability to compute game logic. In fact, the CPU's nearest rivals, such as the AMD EPYC 7313P with a score of 53206, show that the 7900X's average benchmark score of 53288 is within a 0.2% margin of this server chip. This level of processing power is overkill for the Arc B370, which has a percentile ranking of just 5 among all GPUs. The system is essentially a supercomputer CPU paired with an entry-level integrated-class GPU.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X and Intel Arc B370 ranks 2762nd out of 3005 tested combos in Fivem. This places the system in the bottom 8.1% of all configurations tested for this game, which is a very poor showing for a CPU that individually ranks in the top 9% of all processors. The discrepancy highlights the extreme imbalance of this pairing.

The GPU's performance is the anchor. The Arc B370's 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1184 places it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs, and its nearest rivals include legacy parts like the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 and ATI Radeon HD 5770, which score 1186 and 1190 respectively. The delta between the Arc B370 and the HD 5570 is -0.2%, meaning the Arc B370 is actually slightly slower than this decade-old mobile GPU in that test.

This ranking is a direct consequence of the GPU's limitations. While the CPU can push high frame rates in theory, the GPU cannot keep up, resulting in the system landing near the bottom of the overall combo rankings. The data indicates that this combo is only suitable for games that are extremely light on graphics or for users who are willing to accept very low frame rates.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to play Fivem with this combo?

A: Based on the measured data, 1920x1080 is the only resolution that yields acceptable frame rates. At this resolution, the system achieves an average of 80 FPS on Low settings, which is the highest measured value across all configurations. Higher resolutions cause a significant drop in performance.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X has an average benchmark score of 53288, which is 0.2% higher than the AMD EPYC 7313P (score 53206) and 0.6% higher than the Intel Xeon 634 (score 52974). It is slightly slower than the Intel Core i7-14700F, which scores 53620, a -0.6% difference.

Q: Is the GPU capable of running the game at 4K?

A: The data shows that 4K performance is poor. At 3840x2160, the average frame rate is 29 FPS on Low settings and only 14 FPS on Ultra settings. These frame rates are generally considered unplayable for a smooth experience, so 4K is not a viable option for this GPU.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the average frame rate on Low settings is 53 FPS. On Ultra settings, the average drops to 26 FPS. This represents a 50.9% reduction in frame rate when moving from Low to Ultra, showing the significant cost of high-quality visuals on this GPU.

Q: How does the GPU's benchmark score compare to its rivals?

A: The Intel Arc B370 has a 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1184. This is 0.2% lower than the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (score 1186) and 0.5% lower than the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (score 1190). It is 1.4% higher than the AMD FirePro M2000 (score 1168).

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU in this game?

A: No. The benchmark results indicate that the GPU is the limiting component. The CPU has high scores in synthetic tests, such as a 29300 in Cinebench R23 multicore, but the FPS drops significantly with resolution increases, which is a classic sign of a GPU bottleneck. The CPU is not holding back the system's performance.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is a graphics solution based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, built on a 3 nm process. It features 1280 shading units, 40 texture mapping units, and 20 raster output units, with a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2400 MHz. Its memory is system shared, meaning it has no dedicated VRAM and relies on the system's DDR5 memory, with bandwidth noted as "System Dependent."

This configuration severely limits the GPU's performance. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1184 places it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs, and its nearest rivals are all older, lower-end parts. The pixel rate is 48.00 GPixel/s and the texture rate is 96.00 GTexel/s, which are low figures for modern gaming. In Fivem, this translates to a maximum average of 80 FPS at 1080p Low, and a steep decline to 14 FPS at 4K Ultra.

The shared memory architecture is a likely culprit for the poor scaling. As resolution increases, the demand for frame buffer memory grows, and the system shared memory solution, with its dependence on system bandwidth, cannot keep up. The result is that the GPU's fill rate is insufficient for the demands of the game at higher resolutions, making it the primary constraint on the entire system's performance.

Settings Recommendations

For this specific combo, the data clearly indicates that users must prioritize frame rate over visual fidelity. The only configuration that delivers a smooth, playable experience is 1920x1080 with Low settings, achieving an average of 80 FPS. This should be the recommended starting point for any user.

If a user prefers Medium settings, the drop to 63 FPS at 1080p is still acceptable for most players, and the minimum FPS of 54 recorded in the data ensures a relatively stable experience. However, High settings at 1080p drop the average to 50 FPS, which is borderline, and Ultra settings at 1080p yield only 39 FPS, which is marginal for a fast-paced multiplayer game.

At higher resolutions, the system becomes less viable. At 1440p, Low settings provide 53 FPS, but Medium drops to 41 FPS and High to 33 FPS. At 4K, all settings produce frame rates below 30 FPS. Therefore, the best experience per the measured rows is 1080p with Low settings. This is the only configuration that consistently hits a high frame rate, and it is the recommended preset for a smooth experience in Fivem with this hardware.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table details the average FPS for each resolution and settings combination measured in the data:

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |

|------------|----------|---------|---------|---------|

| 1920x1080 | Low | 80 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 63 | 54 | 72 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 50 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 39 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 53 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 41 | 35 | 48 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 33 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 26 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 29 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 23 | 20 | 26 |

| 3840x2160 | High | 18 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 14 | - | - |

The data shows a clear and consistent degradation in performance as both resolution and settings increase. The jump from 1080p Low (80 FPS) to 1080p Ultra (39 FPS) represents a 51.25% performance loss. The jump from 1080p Low to 4K Low (29 FPS) is a 63.75% loss. The worst recorded performance is 4K Ultra at 14 FPS, which is 82.5% slower than the best recorded performance. The minimum FPS values recorded for Medium settings at each resolution (54 FPS at 1080p, 35 FPS at 1440p, 20 FPS at 4K) show that frame pacing is also a concern, with dips that can cause noticeable stutter in gameplay.