Fivem

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT delivers a robust Fivem experience across all tested resolutions, with performance scaling that clearly identifies the GPU as the primary bottleneck at higher settings. The combination ranks in the top quarter of all tested system configurations, and the benchmark data reveals specific sweet spots for settings that balance visual fidelity with frame rate stability.

FAQ

Q: How does the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D compare to its closest rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The Ryzen 9 9900X3D posts an average benchmark score of 54,762, which places it 0.6% behind the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF (55,093) and 1.3% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K (54,053). It also leads the Intel Xeon 6505P (53,701) by 2% and the Intel Core i7-14700F (53,620) by 2.1%.

Q: What is the best measured FPS result for this combo in Fivem?

A: The highest average frame rate recorded is 260 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The minimum FPS data is not available for this configuration, but the average indicates substantial headroom for high-refresh-rate monitors at this resolution.

Q: Does the RX 9070 XT have enough VRAM for 4K gaming?

A: The RX 9070 XT features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, with a memory bandwidth of 644.6 GB/s. At 3840x2160 resolution, the highest average FPS achieved is 95 (Low settings) and the lowest is 47 (Ultra settings), demonstrating that the VRAM capacity is sufficient for playable frame rates across all tested quality presets.

Q: What is the combo's ranking among all tested system configurations in Fivem?

A: The combination ranks 666th out of 3,005 tested combos, placing it in the 78th percentile overall. This indicates that while not the absolute top performer, it outperforms the vast majority of systems tested in this game.

Q: Which settings preset provides the most balanced experience at 2560x1440?

A: At 2560x1440, the Medium preset delivers 135 FPS average with a minimum of 115 FPS and a maximum of 155 FPS. This provides a smoother frame time experience compared to High (108 FPS) while remaining well above the 60 FPS threshold for competitive gameplay.

Q: How do the CPU's multi-threaded scores reflect on its gaming performance?

A: The CPU achieves a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 47,737 and a single-core score of 6,739, with a 3DMark max-threads score of 13,795. These strong scores suggest that the 12-core, 24-thread processor has ample computational headroom to avoid bottlenecking the GPU in Fivem, as evidenced by the FPS scaling patterns across resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D with AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT combination achieves a rank of 666 out of 3,005 tested configurations in Fivem. This places the system in the 78th percentile of all tested combos, meaning it outperforms over 2,300 other system configurations tested in this game. The ranking reflects a well-balanced pairing where neither component is severely limiting the other in most scenarios.

The CPU's percentile vs all CPUs is 91, indicating it outperforms 91% of all tested processors. However, the GPU's percentile vs all GPUs is only 55, meaning it sits near the median of all tested graphics cards. This disparity suggests that while the CPU is a top-tier performer, the GPU is more of a mid-range contender, which influences the overall system ranking in Fivem. The average benchmark scores support this: the CPU's average score of 54,762 is near its closest rivals, while the GPU's average score of 13,543 is within 1% of the AMD Radeon HD 7770M and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570, though the RX 9070 XT leads both by 0.1% and 0.2% respectively.

The rank of 666 indicates there are 665 other system combinations that perform better in Fivem, likely featuring higher-tier GPUs that can push frame rates higher at Ultra settings. The data shows that at 4K Ultra, the frame rate drops to 47 FPS, which is below the typical 60 FPS target, suggesting that the GPU becomes the limiting factor at maximum settings in this resolution.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT is built on the RDNA 4.0 architecture with a Navi 48 chip, manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering a memory bandwidth of 644.6 GB/s. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1660 MHz, a game clock of 2400 MHz, and a boost clock of 2970 MHz, with memory running at 2518 MHz (20.1 Gbps effective).

In Fivem, the GPU's role becomes increasingly critical as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the GPU is capable of delivering 260 FPS at Low settings, which is likely beyond the refresh rate of most monitors. At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high, ranging from 84 FPS at Ultra to 171 FPS at Low. At 3840x2160, the GPU's performance drops significantly, with the Ultra preset producing only 47 FPS average.

The 16 GB VRAM capacity is not a limiting factor in this game, as the frame rates are more constrained by the GPU's compute capabilities than memory capacity. The GPU's 4096 shading units, 256 TMUs, and 128 ROPs provide the raw throughput needed for Fivem's rendering workload, but the data shows that at 4K Ultra, the GPU cannot maintain 60 FPS. The GPU's 64 RT cores are present, though Fivem's multiplayer gameplay typically focuses on traditional rasterization rather than ray tracing effects.

The GPU's benchmark scores, including a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 7,260 and a Passmark G3D score of 26,795, indicate solid performance for its class. The Geekbench Vulkan score of 65,879 shows strong API-level performance, which translates to the frame rates measured in Fivem.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings preset varies by resolution. At 1920x1080, the Medium preset provides the best balance with 205 FPS average, 174 FPS minimum, and 236 FPS maximum. This maintains frame rates well above the 144 Hz refresh rate common among competitive gamers while offering better visual quality than Low.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset is again the recommended choice, delivering 135 FPS average with a minimum of 115 FPS and a maximum of 155 FPS. This provides a smooth experience for high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors. The High preset at 108 FPS is also viable, but the Medium preset's minimum frame rate of 115 FPS offers better frame time consistency.

At 3840x2160, the Medium preset provides 75 FPS average with a minimum of 64 FPS and a maximum of 86 FPS. This is the only preset at 4K that maintains an average above 60 FPS, making it the recommended choice for 4K displays. The High preset drops to 60 FPS average, which is borderline for a playable experience, while the Ultra preset at 47 FPS is below the acceptable threshold for smooth gameplay.

The Low preset at 4K delivers 95 FPS, which is higher than Medium but sacrifices significant visual quality. For most users, the Medium preset offers the best experience at 4K, balancing visual fidelity with frame rate stability. The minimum FPS of 64 at 4K Medium indicates that even in demanding scenes, the frame rate stays above 60 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the performance scales predictably with settings. The Low preset achieves 260 FPS average, representing the maximum achievable frame rate at this resolution. The Medium preset drops to 205 FPS average with a minimum of 174 FPS and maximum of 236 FPS. The High preset delivers 164 FPS average, while the Ultra preset produces 127 FPS average. The gap between Low and Ultra is 133 FPS, indicating a significant performance cost for higher visual quality.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show a steeper decline with increasing settings. The Low preset achieves 171 FPS average, followed by Medium at 135 FPS (minimum 115 FPS, maximum 155 FPS), High at 108 FPS, and Ultra at 84 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 87 FPS, which is proportionally similar to the 1080p scaling.

At 3840x2160, the performance drops more dramatically. The Low preset delivers 95 FPS average, Medium at 75 FPS (minimum 64 FPS, maximum 86 FPS), High at 60 FPS, and Ultra at 47 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 48 FPS, and the Ultra preset falls below the 60 FPS threshold that is typically considered the minimum for smooth gameplay.

The minimum FPS data is only available for the Medium preset at each resolution: 174 FPS at 1080p, 115 FPS at 1440p, and 64 FPS at 4K. These values indicate that the Medium preset provides the most stable frame delivery, with the 4K minimum of 64 FPS still above the 60 FPS target.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D is a 12-core, 24-thread processor based on the Zen 5 architecture (Granite Ridge codename), manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It features a base clock of 4.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, with a TDP of 120 W. The CPU includes 128 MB of L3 cache, which is substantial for gaming workloads that benefit from large cache capacities.

The CPU's benchmark results demonstrate strong multi-threaded performance: a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 47,737, a Geekbench multi-core score of 22,884, and a Passmark multi-thread score of 56,154. Single-thread performance is equally impressive, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 6,739, a Geekbench single-core score of 3,041, and a 3DMark single-thread score of 1,269.

In Fivem, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with enough data to maintain high frame rates. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the system achieves 260 FPS, which suggests the CPU can support frame rates well above 200 FPS when the GPU is not the bottleneck. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 12,490 and max-threads score of 13,795 indicate robust multi-core performance that handles the game's background tasks and multiplayer networking overhead.

The CPU's 91st percentile ranking vs all CPUs confirms its position as a high-end processor. The nearest rivals are all within 2.1% of its average score, indicating that the 9900X3D performs similarly to other top-tier CPUs in synthetic benchmarks. In Fivem specifically, the CPU's strong single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 single-core 6,739) helps ensure that the game's main thread does not become a bottleneck, as evidenced by the high frame rates achieved at lower resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals clear scaling patterns as resolution increases. From 1920x1080 to 2560x1440, the average FPS drops by approximately 34-35% across all settings: Low drops from 260 to 171 FPS (34% reduction), Medium from 205 to 135 FPS (34% reduction), High from 164 to 108 FPS (34% reduction), and Ultra from 127 to 84 FPS (34% reduction).

From 2560x1440 to 3840x2160, the scaling is less uniform. Low drops from 171 to 95 FPS (44% reduction), Medium from 135 to 75 FPS (44% reduction), High from 108 to 60 FPS (44% reduction), and Ultra from 84 to 47 FPS (44% reduction). The consistent 44% reduction across all settings from 1440p to 4K indicates that the GPU is the limiting component at these resolutions, as the performance penalty scales directly with the pixel count increase.

The total scaling from 1080p to 4K shows: Low drops from 260 to 95 FPS (63% reduction), Medium from 205 to 75 FPS (63% reduction), High from 164 to 60 FPS (63% reduction), and Ultra from 127 to 47 FPS (63% reduction). This uniform 63% reduction across all settings suggests that the system is GPU-bound at higher resolutions, with the CPU providing sufficient headroom to maintain consistent scaling.

The fact that the percentage reduction is identical (63%) for all settings from 1080p to 4K indicates that neither the CPU nor the GPU is causing disproportionate scaling at any particular quality level. The GPU's performance ceiling is reached at 4K Ultra (47 FPS), while at 1080p Low, the system achieves 260 FPS, which may be approaching the CPU's limit given that the GPU has headroom to produce even higher frame rates. The 3DMark 2-thread score of 2,512 suggests that while the CPU can handle high frame rates, the game's engine may have a practical upper limit around 260 FPS at 1080p Low.