Fivem

Fivem is a multiplayer modification platform built on Grand Theft Auto V, and its performance profile is notoriously sensitive to both server-side scripting and the local hardware combination. For the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT, the measured data reveals a system that is heavily balanced toward the CPU, with the 12-core, 24-thread processor providing a robust foundation while the GPU becomes the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions and quality settings. The combination ranks 2096th out of 3005 tested combos, placing it in the lower-middle tier for this specific game, which suggests that while the hardware is capable, it does not lead the pack in Fivem's demanding, often unoptimized environments.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with Low settings for this combo?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 159 FPS. This is the highest measured average across all tested resolutions and settings, indicating that the system can easily drive high refresh rates when graphical load is minimized.

Q: How much slower is the system at 4K Ultra compared to 1080p Low?

A: The drop is substantial. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS falls to 28, while 1080p Low produces 159 FPS. This represents a performance reduction of approximately 82%, clearly demonstrating that the GPU is overwhelmed by the combination of high resolution and maximum graphical presets.

Q: What is the single-threaded performance of the Ryzen 9 9900X3D based on the data?

A: The CPU's 3DMark single-thread score is 1269, and its Cinebench R23 single-core score is 6739. These scores indicate strong per-core capability, which is critical for Fivem, as the game's server-side and client-side scripting often rely heavily on a few threads rather than scaling perfectly across all 24 threads.

Q: Does the RX 6600 XT outperform the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER in this dataset?

A: Yes, according to the nearest rivals data, the RX 6600 XT has an average benchmark score of 24442, while the RTX 2080 SUPER scores 24170. This gives the RX 6600 XT a 1.1% deltaPct advantage, indicating they are effectively in the same performance tier for general GPU benchmarks, though Fivem-specific results may vary.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth of the RX 6600 XT?

A: The RX 6600 XT features a 128-bit memory bus with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory, providing a bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s. This is a modest figure that can become a bottleneck in texture-heavy scenarios, especially at higher resolutions like 4K.

Q: How does the Ryzen 9 9900X3D compare to the Intel Core i7-14700F in average CPU score?

A: The Ryzen 9 9900X3D has an average benchmark score of 54762, while the Intel Core i7-14700F scores 53620. This results in a deltaPct of 2.1%, meaning the AMD processor is approximately 2% faster in these synthetic benchmarks, a negligible difference in real-world gaming.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT is a mid-range GPU built on the RDNA 2.0 architecture, featuring 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus. Its memory clock is listed at 2000 MHz with 16 Gbps effective speed, delivering a total bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s. In Fivem, where the draw distance and texture streaming are critical, this bandwidth becomes a limiting factor. The GPU's boost clock of 2589 MHz and game clock of 2359 MHz provide decent raw compute power, with an FP32 throughput of 10.60 TFLOPS. However, the data suggests that this GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher settings.

At 1080p, the GPU manages to keep up with the CPU's output, as seen in the Low preset achieving 159 FPS. However, as resolution increases, the GPU's workload expands exponentially. At 1440p, the average FPS drops to 105 on Low, and at 4K, it falls to 58. This scaling shows that while the GPU can handle 1080p gaming with headroom, it struggles to maintain high frame rates at 4K, especially with more demanding presets. The VRAM capacity of 8 GB is also a concern; Fivem's dense urban environments with many player models and custom assets can easily exceed this limit, causing texture pop-in or stuttering, though the measured data does not explicitly capture these issues.

The GPU's percentile rank is 70th among all GPUs, placing it above average but far from top-tier. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 and GTX 780 Ti, but it also matches the RTX 2080 SUPER within 1.1%, which is surprising given the generational gap. This suggests that the RX 6600 XT offers strong performance per watt, but in Fivem's specific workload, it is the component that holds back the overall combo, particularly at 4K Ultra where the average FPS drops to 28.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear and predictable degradation as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves 159 FPS, which is an excellent result for a multiplayer game. Moving to 1440p Low, the average drops to 105 FPS, a decrease of about 34%. At 4K Low, the average further falls to 58 FPS, which is a 45% drop from 1440p and a 63% drop from 1080p. This scaling pattern is typical for a GPU-bound workload, where the number of pixels rendered increases by 2.25x from 1080p to 1440p and by 4x from 1080p to 4K.

The behavior at higher settings amplifies this trend. At 1080p Ultra, the average is 78 FPS, but at 1440p Ultra, it drops to 51 FPS, and at 4K Ultra, it plummets to 28 FPS. The ratio of FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is nearly identical across all settings, indicating that the GPU is consistently the limiting component. The CPU's performance, which remains constant regardless of resolution, is not the bottleneck here. This is further supported by the fact that at 4K Low, the system only manages 58 FPS, which is still above the 30 FPS threshold but far from smooth. The data implies that for 4K gaming, the RX 6600 XT is simply out of its depth, and users would need to rely on upscaling technologies or significantly lower settings to achieve playable frame rates.

The min FPS values, where available, also paint a picture of stability. At 1080p Medium, the min is 107 FPS and max is 144 FPS, showing a relatively tight range. At 1440p Medium, the min is 70 FPS and max is 95 FPS, while at 4K Medium, the min is 39 FPS and max is 53 FPS. These ranges suggest that the frame pacing remains consistent, but the overall headroom shrinks as resolution increases, making the system more susceptible to dips during intense multiplayer action.

How This Combo Ranks

In the specific context of Fivem, this combination of AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D and AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT ranks 2096th out of 3005 tested combos, placing it in the 70th percentile of all combinations. This rank is surprisingly low given the CPU's high tier, but it reflects the game's unique demands. Fivem is not a typical AAA title; it is a modded multiplayer environment that often runs on older GTA V code with added scripting overhead. The data suggests that while the CPU is powerful, the GPU's mid-range status drags the overall combo down in rankings.

The CPU's percentile rank is 91st among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 54762. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF, which is 0.6% slower, and the Intel Core i7-14700F, which is 2.1% slower. This indicates that the Ryzen 9 9900X3D is a top-tier processor in synthetic tests. However, the GPU's percentile rank is only 70th, with an average score of 24442. The RX 6600 XT is closely matched with the RTX 2080 SUPER, which is only 1.1% faster, but this still places it in the mid-range category.

The combination of a top-tier CPU with a mid-range GPU creates an imbalance that is evident in the Fivem results. The combo rank of 2096 suggests that many other pairings, likely those with more balanced or GPU-heavy configurations, outperform this setup in Fivem specifically. This is not a condemnation of the hardware, but rather an indication that Fivem's performance is more sensitive to GPU power than CPU power, despite the game's reputation for being CPU-intensive. The data shows that the CPU is not the limiting factor, as evidenced by the high FPS at 1080p Low, but the GPU cannot sustain that performance at higher resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its best results. With Low settings, the average FPS is 159, which is excellent for competitive or high-refresh-rate play. Medium settings reduce this to 126 FPS, with a min of 107 and max of 144, indicating a stable experience. High settings yield 100 FPS, while Ultra settings bring the average down to 78 FPS. These numbers show that at 1080p, the combo can handle any preset, but the scaling from Low to Ultra is a 51% drop in performance, highlighting the GPU's limitations as settings increase.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance drops noticeably. Low settings average 105 FPS, which is still playable, but Medium averages 83 FPS with a min of 70 and max of 95. High settings produce 66 FPS, and Ultra drops to 51 FPS. The trend is clear: at 1440p, the system becomes more GPU-bound, and the 8 GB VRAM may start to become a factor with Ultra settings. The drop from 1080p Low to 1440p Low is 34%, which is less severe than the drop from 1440p to 4K, but still significant.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles. Low settings average 58 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for a fast-paced multiplayer game. Medium settings average 46 FPS with a min of 39 and max of 53, showing that frame times are consistent but the overall performance is low. High settings drop to 37 FPS, and Ultra settings produce just 28 FPS, which is below the threshold for smooth gameplay. These numbers confirm that 4K gaming is not viable for this combo, and users should stick to 1080p or 1440p for the best experience. The lack of min FPS data for most 4K entries suggests that the measurement was not stable enough to record, further indicating the GPU's strain.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the optimal experience for this combo is at 1920x1080 with Medium or High settings. Medium settings provide an average of 126 FPS with a min of 107, which offers a smooth and responsive experience that is well-suited for Fivem's multiplayer interactions. High settings reduce the average to 100 FPS, which is still excellent and provides better visual fidelity without a significant performance penalty. Low settings at 159 FPS are ideal for competitive play, but the visual quality is severely compromised, which may detract from the immersive experience.

For users with 1440p monitors, the data suggests that Low settings at 105 FPS is the best choice, as Medium drops to 83 FPS and High to 66 FPS, which may be acceptable but not ideal. The min FPS at 1440p Medium is 70, which is still above 60, but the lower average provides less headroom for demanding scenes. Ultra settings at 1440p are not recommended, as the 51 FPS average is close to the threshold where stuttering becomes noticeable.

At 4K, the data clearly shows that the system is not capable of delivering a good experience. Low settings at 58 FPS is the only option that approaches playability, but even this is marginal. Medium settings at 46 FPS and High at 37 FPS are below the preferred threshold, and Ultra at 28 FPS is unplayable. Therefore, the recommendation is to avoid 4K entirely with this combo, or to use upscaling tools if available, though the data does not include such measurements. The best balance of visual quality and performance is achieved at 1080p with High settings, offering 100 FPS and a stable frame rate that leverages the CPU's strength without overburdening the GPU.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D is a 12-core, 24-thread processor based on the Zen 5 architecture, with a base clock of 4.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. Its large 128 MB L3 cache is designed to improve gaming performance by reducing memory latency, which is beneficial for Fivem's complex scripting and asset loading. The CPU's benchmark scores are impressive, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 47737 and a single-core score of 6739, placing it in the 91st percentile of all CPUs.

In Fivem, the CPU's role is critical, but the data suggests that its performance is more than sufficient. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 159 FPS, which is likely near the game's engine limit or the server's tick rate, rather than a CPU bottleneck. The single-thread performance, as measured by 3DMark (1269) and Geekbench (3041), is strong, which is important because Fivem's client-side logic often runs on a single thread. The 24 threads provide ample headroom for background tasks, but the game does not appear to scale well beyond a few cores, as evidenced by the fact that the CPU's multi-core advantage does not translate into higher FPS compared to lower-tier CPUs.

The CPU's nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF and Core i7-14700F, which are within 2% of its average score. This indicates that the Ryzen 9 9900X3D does not have a significant advantage over these CPUs in Fivem, and the GPU is the more important factor in determining overall performance. The data implies that users with this CPU but a weaker GPU would see similar FPS in Fivem, as the GPU becomes the bottleneck at higher settings. Conversely, pairing this CPU with a stronger GPU would likely yield better results, as the CPU has the headroom to support it.