Fivem

FAQ

Q: What is the best settings preset for this combo in Fivem?

A: The data shows that the Low preset delivers the highest average frame rates at every resolution tested, with 191 FPS at 1920x1080, 126 FPS at 2560x1440, and 70 FPS at 3840x2160. For a balanced experience, Medium provides 151 FPS at 1080p, 99 FPS at 1440p, and 55 FPS at 4K, while High and Ultra progressively lower performance.

Q: How does this CPU compare to its nearest rivals in overall benchmark scores?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D has an average benchmark score of 54762, which places it 0.6% behind the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF (score 55093), 1.3% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K (score 54053), 2% ahead of the Intel Xeon 6505P (score 53701), and 2.1% ahead of the Intel Core i7-14700F (score 53620).

Q: Is the GPU more or less powerful than its closest competitors?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT has an average benchmark score of 27425, which is essentially tied with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile (score 27435, 0% delta). It sits 0.5% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 (score 27565), 1.1% ahead of the NVIDIA RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell (score 27135), and 1.5% behind the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 20 (score 27839).

Q: What frame rates can I expect at 1080p with Medium settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Medium settings, the measured average FPS is 151, with a minimum of 128 FPS and a maximum of 173 FPS. This indicates a smooth experience with good headroom above typical 60 FPS displays.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested combinations for this game?

A: This CPU-GPU combination ranks 1535 out of 3005 total tested combos in Fivem, placing it in the middle of the pack. This percentile position suggests it offers competent but not top-tier performance for this specific multiplayer title.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the CPU and GPU?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D has a launch MSRP of $599, and the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT has a launch MSRP of 479 USD.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D is a 12-core, 24-thread processor based on the Zen 5 architecture (Granite Ridge), built on a 4 nm process by TSMC. It features a base clock of 4.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, with a substantial 128 MB of L3 cache. This configuration is well-suited for Fivem, a multiplayer modification that often demands strong single-thread performance for server-side scripting and physics, while also benefiting from multi-core capabilities for handling numerous player entities and world streaming simultaneously.

In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU demonstrates strong multi-threaded performance with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 47737 and a single-core score of 6739. Its Geekbench multi-core score of 22884 and single-core score of 3041 further confirm its balanced capabilities. The 3DMark results show a scaling pattern from 2512 (2 threads) up to 13795 (max threads), indicating that the processor efficiently utilizes its 24 threads when the game and its associated processes demand more parallel work.

Compared to its nearest rivals, the 9900X3D sits in a tight competitive band. Its average benchmark score of 54762 is only 0.6% lower than the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF, which leads this group with a score of 55093. The margin is narrow, but the AMD part narrowly edges out the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K (1.3% ahead), the Intel Xeon 6505P (2% ahead), and the Intel Core i7-14700F (2.1% ahead). For Fivem, where frame pacing and responsiveness matter in crowded urban environments, this CPU's high boost clock and large cache contribute to maintaining consistent frame delivery, especially in the measured results where 1080p Low reaches 191 FPS — a figure that suggests the CPU is not the primary bottleneck at lower graphical settings.

The 9900X3D’s 120 W TDP and DDR5 memory support (dual-channel, 89.6 GB/s bandwidth) provide a solid foundation for gaming, though the measured FPS data indicates that the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions and settings. The CPU’s 91st percentile ranking among all CPUs underscores that this is a high-end processor, but in Fivem, the combination’s overall rank of 1535 out of 3005 suggests that the pairing with the RX 6700 XT creates a system that is capable yet not at the absolute top tier for this specific title.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings preset depends on the target resolution and the desired balance between visual quality and frame rate. For 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers the highest average FPS at 191, but this comes at the cost of visual fidelity. The Medium preset offers a more balanced experience with 151 FPS average, a minimum of 128 FPS, and a maximum of 173 FPS — this is the recommended choice for 1080p as it maintains high frame rates comfortably above 144 Hz displays while providing better visual detail than Low. The High preset at 120 FPS is also viable for those prioritizing image quality over raw speed.

At 2560x1440, the pattern shifts. The Low preset achieves 126 FPS, which is excellent for high-refresh-rate gaming. However, the Medium preset provides 99 FPS average with a minimum of 84 FPS and a maximum of 114 FPS, which remains smooth for most users and offers a significant visual upgrade. The data indicates that Medium at 1440p is the sweet spot for this resolution, as it maintains frame rates above 60 FPS with ample headroom, while High drops to 79 FPS and Ultra falls to 62 FPS — the latter being borderline for stutter-prone multiplayer scenarios.

For 3840x2160 (4K), the situation becomes more constrained. The Low preset is the only option that provides a playable experience at 70 FPS average. The Medium preset drops to 55 FPS with a minimum of 47 FPS and a maximum of 63 FPS, which may be acceptable for slower-paced gameplay but risks noticeable dips during intense action. The High preset at 44 FPS and Ultra at 34 FPS are not recommended for competitive play, as they fall below the 60 FPS threshold. For 4K users, the Low preset is the pragmatic choice to maintain responsiveness, while Medium can be considered for less demanding scenarios.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D combined with the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT ranks 1535 out of 3005 tested combos in Fivem. This places the configuration in the 51st percentile of all tested systems, meaning it outperforms just over half of the combinations evaluated. This mid-pack ranking is reflective of the pairing’s capabilities: the CPU is a high-end part (91st percentile among all CPUs), but the GPU is more modest (72nd percentile among all GPUs), and Fivem’s performance is heavily influenced by both components.

The ranking suggests that this combo is not designed for the absolute highest frame rates in Fivem, which would require a more powerful GPU to complement the CPU’s strength. Instead, it represents a balanced mid-range-to-upper-midrange system that can deliver smooth gameplay at 1080p and 1440p, but struggles at 4K with higher settings. The 1535th position out of 3005 combos indicates that there are 1470 configurations that perform better, likely featuring faster GPUs, while 1470 combos perform worse, possibly with older or lower-tier components.

In the context of the measured data, the combo’s rank aligns with its FPS performance: it achieves high frame rates at lower resolutions (191 FPS at 1080p Low) but falls off sharply at 4K Ultra (34 FPS). This pattern suggests that the system is well-balanced for 1080p gaming and competent at 1440p, but the GPU becomes a limiting factor at 4K. The CPU’s strong single-thread performance helps maintain high minimum frame rates (e.g., 128 FPS minimum at 1080p Medium), which is crucial for the smooth experience expected in multiplayer environments.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT is based on the RDNA 2.0 architecture (Navi 22 chip) manufactured on a 7 nm process by TSMC. It features 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 384.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU has a base clock of 2321 MHz, a boost clock of 2581 MHz, and a game clock of 2424 MHz, with 40 ray-tracing cores and 2560 shading units. This configuration is well-suited for Fivem, which is not particularly demanding on GPU resources compared to AAA titles, but still requires adequate rasterization performance and memory capacity for high-resolution textures.

In synthetic benchmarks, the RX 6700 XT achieves a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2435 and a Geekbench Vulkan score of 93500. Its Passmark G3D score of 19786 places it in the 72nd percentile among all GPUs, indicating that it is a solid mid-range performer. The GPU’s nearest rival comparisons show that it is effectively tied with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile (0% delta), which is a laptop part, and sits 0.5% behind the desktop NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 — a much higher-tier card that is surprisingly close in average benchmark score.

In the measured FPS data, the GPU’s role becomes evident when examining the frame rate scaling across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the GPU can push 191 FPS on Low settings, which is well above the CPU’s potential bottleneck threshold. However, at 3840x2160, the same settings yield only 70 FPS, demonstrating that the GPU’s pixel throughput and memory bandwidth become limiting factors at higher resolutions. The 12 GB VRAM is sufficient for Fivem’s typical texture loads, as evidenced by the stable performance at Medium settings across all resolutions, but the 192-bit memory bus and 384.0 GB/s bandwidth constrain performance at 4K.

The GPU’s 230 W TDP and suggested 550 W PSU indicate that it is a power-hungry component, but its dual-slot design and PCIe 4.0 x16 interface make it compatible with modern systems. The measured minimum FPS at Medium settings (128 FPS at 1080p, 84 FPS at 1440p, 47 FPS at 4K) suggests that the GPU maintains consistent frame delivery even when the scene complexity increases, which is critical for a multiplayer game where sudden player spawns or explosions can cause frame time spikes.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of how this combo performs across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the system delivers exceptional performance: Low settings achieve 191 FPS average, Medium reaches 151 FPS with a minimum of 128 FPS and a maximum of 173 FPS, High produces 120 FPS, and Ultra drops to 93 FPS. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the system is capable of driving high-refresh-rate monitors (144 Hz or higher) at Low or Medium settings, while High and Ultra remain playable but may not fully saturate a 144 Hz display.

At 2560x1440, performance scales down proportionally. The Low preset delivers 126 FPS average, which is still excellent for competitive play. The Medium preset provides 99 FPS with a minimum of 84 FPS and a maximum of 114 FPS, offering a smooth experience for most users with a good balance between visual quality and frame rate. The High preset at 79 FPS is suitable for 60 Hz displays and some 120 Hz panels, while the Ultra preset at 62 FPS is the minimum recommended for a stable experience — anything below this could result in noticeable stuttering in busy multiplayer lobbies.

At 3840x2160, the system’s limits become apparent. The Low preset achieves 70 FPS, which is playable but not optimal for high-refresh-rate gaming. The Medium preset yields 55 FPS with a minimum of 47 FPS and a maximum of 63 FPS, meaning that frame drops below 50 FPS are possible during intense scenes. The High preset at 44 FPS and Ultra at 34 FPS are not recommended for smooth gameplay, as they fall well below the 60 FPS threshold and would likely result in a subpar experience in Fivem’s dynamic environment.

The data reveals a clear trend: the system performs best at 1080p with Low or Medium settings, where it can achieve frame rates above 150 FPS, and it remains competent at 1440p with Medium settings (99 FPS). For 4K, only the Low preset provides acceptable performance at 70 FPS. The minimum FPS values recorded at Medium settings (128 FPS at 1080p, 84 FPS at 1440p, 47 FPS at 4K) show that the system maintains stability even when frame rates are under pressure, but the 4K minimum of 47 FPS indicates that this resolution is only viable for casual play, not competitive scenarios.