Fivem

# Fivem Performance Analysis: AMD Ryzen 9 9900X + AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT

The measured FPS data for Fivem reveals a configuration that is heavily influenced by resolution and settings, with the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT acting as the primary bottleneck at higher visual presets. The combination of a 12-core Ryzen 9 9900X and a 16 GB Radeon RX 7600 XT produces a wide performance envelope, ranging from 26.5 FPS at 4K Ultra to 165.6 FPS at 1080p Low. This spread of results indicates that the game's engine responds strongly to both GPU load and CPU throughput, making it a demanding title for this particular pairing. The data suggests that users need to make deliberate choices about their target resolution and quality settings to achieve a playable experience, as the delta between the lowest and highest measured scores is substantial.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and consistent across all settings, but the magnitude varies significantly depending on the preset. At Low settings, the average FPS falls from 165.6 at 1080p to 111.4 at 1440p, then to 59.3 at 4K — a reduction of approximately 64% from the 1080p peak. This pattern indicates that even at low graphical loads, the GPU is being pushed hard as pixel count increases, with the 4K result dropping below the 60 FPS threshold. At High settings, the scaling is even more pronounced: 106.5 FPS at 1080p drops to 65.8 at 1440p and then plummets to 40.2 at 4K. The Ultra preset shows the most dramatic collapse, with 79.9 FPS at 1080p falling to 55.6 at 1440p and finally to just 26.5 at 4K.

The data reveals that the limiting component shifts with resolution. At 1080p, the CPU's strong single-thread performance (evidenced by a 3dmark single-thread score of 1286) appears to be the primary driver, as FPS remains high even at Ultra. However, as resolution climbs to 1440p and 4K, the GPU becomes the clear constraint. The Radeon RX 7600 XT, with its 2048 shading units and 128-bit memory bus, struggles to maintain frame rates at higher pixel counts, particularly at 4K where even Low settings only achieve 59.3 FPS. The 288.0 GB/s memory bandwidth appears insufficient for the demands of 4K rendering in Fivem, as the frame rate drops by half from 1080p Low to 4K Low.

Settings Recommendations

For users targeting a smooth experience, the measured data provides clear guidance. At 1080p, Medium settings deliver 130.3 FPS, which is a strong balance between visual quality and performance, while High offers 106.5 FPS and Ultra drops to 79.9 FPS. The jump from Medium to High costs about 24 FPS, while High to Ultra costs another 26.6 FPS — suggesting diminishing returns at the higher end. At 1440p, Medium is the best option for maintaining playability, achieving 83.4 FPS, while High drops to 65.8 FPS and Ultra falls to 55.6 FPS. The 1440p Low setting at 111.4 FPS is the only way to exceed 100 FPS at this resolution, but it sacrifices significant visual fidelity.

At 4K, the situation is more challenging. Low settings produce 59.3 FPS, which is barely above the 60 FPS target, while Medium drops to 47 FPS and High to 40.2 FPS. Ultra at 4K is effectively unplayable at 26.5 FPS. The data indicates that for 4K gaming, users should stick with Low settings or consider lowering the resolution, as the GPU cannot handle the pixel load at higher presets. For the best overall experience, 1080p Medium or High provides the most consistent frame rates without falling below 100 FPS, while 1440p Medium offers a reasonable compromise for those with higher-resolution displays.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to maintain 60+ FPS?

A: At 1080p, all settings including Ultra (79.9 FPS) stay above 60 FPS. At 1440p, only Low (111.4 FPS) and Medium (83.4 FPS) remain above 60 FPS. At 4K, only Low (59.3 FPS) comes close to 60 FPS, but it does not quite reach it.

Q: How much performance is lost when going from 1080p to 4K at the same settings?

A: At Low settings, FPS drops from 165.6 to 59.3, a loss of over 106 FPS. At Medium, it drops from 130.3 to 47, a loss of 83.3 FPS. At High, it drops from 106.5 to 40.2, a loss of 66.3 FPS. At Ultra, it drops from 79.9 to 26.5, a loss of 53.4 FPS.

Q: Is the Ryzen 9 9900X holding back the RX 7600 XT at 1080p?

A: The data suggests the CPU is sufficient at 1080p, as evidenced by the high frame rates (165.6 FPS at Low). However, the CPU's 3dmark single-thread score of 1286 and 2-thread score of 2519 indicate strong per-core performance that is likely not the bottleneck at lower resolutions.

Q: Why does Ultra preset cause such a large FPS drop at 4K?

A: The Ultra preset at 4K (26.5 FPS) demands more from the GPU than it can deliver. The RX 7600 XT's 176.3 GPixel/s pixel rate and 22.57 TFLOPS FP32 performance are insufficient for the 8.3 million pixels at 4K with maxed settings, leading to a severe performance penalty.

Q: How does this combo's performance compare to other tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 1151 out of 1792 tested combinations, placing it in the lower-middle range. This suggests that while the CPU is high-end (94th percentile among all CPUs), the GPU's 63rd percentile ranking among all GPUs drags down the overall game performance.

Q: Can the RX 7600 XT's 16 GB VRAM handle Fivem at 4K?

A: While the 16 GB GDDR6 memory size is generous, the 128-bit bus width and 288.0 GB/s bandwidth appear to be the limiting factor at 4K, as frame rates remain low even at Medium settings (47 FPS) where VRAM capacity is not likely exhausted.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the full range of settings was measured. Low settings deliver the highest average at 165.6 FPS, followed by Medium at 130.3 FPS, High at 106.5 FPS, and Ultra at 79.9 FPS. The step from Low to Medium costs 35.3 FPS, Medium to High costs 23.8 FPS, and High to Ultra costs 26.6 FPS — showing a relatively linear decline as quality increases. At 2560x1440, the pattern continues but with lower absolute numbers: Low achieves 111.4 FPS, Medium 83.4 FPS, High 65.8 FPS, and Ultra 55.6 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 55.8 FPS, which is a substantial range for users to consider. At 3840x2160, the results are significantly lower: Low reaches 59.3 FPS, Medium 47 FPS, High 40.2 FPS, and Ultra 26.5 FPS. The 4K results show that even the lowest settings barely achieve playable frame rates, while Ultra is well below any acceptable threshold.

The data reveals that the scaling between resolutions is not uniform. From 1080p to 1440p, the FPS drops by roughly 33-35% across all settings. From 1440p to 4K, the drop is more severe, ranging from 47% at Low to 52% at Ultra. This accelerating decline at 4K points to the GPU's memory bandwidth and pixel throughput as critical constraints, as the 128-bit bus struggles with the 4x pixel count increase from 1080p.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT plays a decisive role in Fivem's performance, particularly at higher resolutions and settings. The GPU's 16 GB GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus provides 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which appears to be a limiting factor at 4K. The 2048 shading units and 64 ROPs deliver a pixel rate of 176.3 GPixel/s, but this is insufficient for 4K Ultra where the engine demands more fill rate. The GPU's boost clock of 2755 MHz and game clock of 2470 MHz indicate a high-frequency design, yet the architecture cannot overcome the bandwidth constraint at high pixel counts.

The GPU's benchmark scores place it in the 63rd percentile among all GPUs, with a PassMark G3D score of 17132 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2348. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 7600, is only 0.6% faster, while the RTX 2060 SUPER is 1.9% slower. This places the RX 7600 XT in a competitive mid-range segment, but Fivem's demands at 4K exceed its capabilities. The 16 GB VRAM capacity is not the issue — rather, the 288.0 GB/s bandwidth is the bottleneck, as evidenced by the steep FPS drops at 4K even at Low settings (59.3 FPS).

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X is a high-end processor with 12 cores and 24 threads, capable of boosting to 5.60 GHz. Its benchmark results show strong multi-threaded performance, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 46438 and a PassMark multithread score of 54643. The CPU's 94th percentile ranking among all CPUs indicates it is well above average, and its single-thread performance (3dmark single-thread score of 1286) is robust. In Fivem, the CPU appears to be more than sufficient at 1080p, where frame rates are high across all settings. The 3dmark 16-thread score of 12552 and 8-thread score of 9114 suggest that the CPU can handle the game's multi-threaded workloads without becoming a bottleneck.

However, the CPU's performance relative to its rivals is noteworthy. The Ryzen 9 9900X has an average benchmark score of 54450, which is 0.4% lower than the 9900X3D (54681) but 0.7% higher than the Intel Core i7-14700F (54097). It trails the Core Ultra 5 245K (55304) by 1.5% and the 245KF (55421) by 1.8%. This places the 9900X in a tight competitive cluster, but in Fivem, the CPU's headroom at 1080p (165.6 FPS at Low) suggests it is not the limiting factor at lower resolutions. At 4K, the CPU's role diminishes as the GPU becomes the primary constraint, but the 9900X's strong single-thread performance (PassMark single-thread score of 4672) ensures it can keep up with the GPU's output even at high frame rates.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 9 9900X and RX 7600 XT ranks 1151 out of 1792 tested combos in Fivem, placing it in the 35th percentile of all configurations. This ranking is notably lower than what the CPU alone would suggest, given its 94th percentile standing. The GPU's 63rd percentile ranking drags the overall combo down, indicating that the RX 7600 XT is the limiting factor in this pairing. The data shows that this combo is better suited for 1080p gaming, where it can achieve high frame rates (over 100 FPS at Medium and High), but struggles at 1440p and especially 4K.

The rank of 1151 out of 1792 suggests that many other combinations with weaker CPUs but stronger GPUs would outperform this setup in Fivem. The CPU's 12 cores and 24 threads provide excellent multi-threaded performance, but Fivem appears to be more GPU-bound at higher resolutions. The GPU's nearest rivals include the RX 7600 (0.6% faster) and RTX 2060 SUPER (1.9% slower), which means the RX 7600 XT is competitively positioned within its class, but it cannot match the performance of higher-tier GPUs that would better complement the 9900X's capabilities. For users with this combo, the data recommends sticking to 1080p or 1440p Medium/Low settings to extract the best performance, as the 4K results are consistently below 60 FPS at all presets.