Fivem

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D paired with the Intel Arc B370 in Fivem produces a performance profile that is overwhelmingly constrained by the graphics solution. Across all resolutions and settings, the measured frame rates are low, with the combination ranking in the bottom portion of the database. The data indicates that while the CPU is a high-end part with significant multi-threaded capability, the Arc B370, an integrated graphics processor, cannot deliver playable performance in this multiplayer title, particularly at higher resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for this combination shows a steep and consistent decline as resolution increases, which directly points to the graphics processor as the primary limiting factor. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 80 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 at the same settings, the average drops to 53 FPS, a reduction of 27 FPS. At 3840x2160 on Low, the average falls to just 29 FPS, which is less than half of the 1080p result. This scaling pattern is classic evidence of a GPU-bound scenario, where the workload on the rendering hardware increases dramatically with pixel count, and the system's frame rate follows that load curve downward.

The impact of resolution is even more pronounced at higher settings. With High settings, the drop from 1080p to 1440p is from 50 FPS to 33 FPS, and then further down to 18 FPS at 4K. This represents a 64% reduction in average FPS from 1080p to 4K on High settings. For Medium settings, the progression is 63 FPS at 1080p, 41 FPS at 1440p, and 23 FPS at 4K. The Ultra preset tells a similar story, with 39 FPS at 1080p, 26 FPS at 1440p, and a meager 14 FPS at 4K. The consistent drop across all settings presets reinforces that resolution scaling is the dominant factor in performance degradation.

The data shows that even at the lowest resolution and settings, the system cannot maintain a high frame rate. The 80 FPS average at 1080p Low is the only result above 60 FPS in the entire dataset. This indicates that the graphics solution's raw throughput is insufficient for this game, and the effect of resolution is to amplify that fundamental limitation. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p on Low settings results in a 33.75% FPS drop, while the scaling from 1440p to 4K on the same settings results in a 45.28% drop. This accelerating decline suggests that the GPU is being pushed far beyond its comfortable operating range as pixel count increases, and the performance ceiling is hit quickly.

The fact that the GPU's memory is "System Shared" and its bandwidth is "System Dependent" further explains this behavior. Unlike a discrete card with dedicated VRAM, this solution must rely on system memory, which likely introduces additional latency and bandwidth bottlenecks that become more severe at higher resolutions where more data needs to be moved. The benchmark results indicate that the limiting component is not the CPU, which has a high boost clock and large cache, but the integrated graphics core with its limited shading units and texture mapping units.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D is a 12-core, 24-thread processor based on the Zen 5 architecture, codenamed Granite Ridge. It operates on a base clock of 4.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The CPU has a substantial 128 MB of L3 cache, which is a defining feature of the X3D series and is designed to improve gaming performance by reducing memory latency. The processor's benchmark scores reflect its high-end positioning, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 47737 and a single-core score of 6739. Its percentile ranking of 91 among all CPUs indicates that it outperforms the vast majority of processors in the database.

However, in this specific Fivem configuration, the CPU's role is largely to wait on the GPU. The frame rates at 1080p Low, which is the most CPU-favorable scenario in the dataset, still only reach an average of 80 FPS. This is not a result that would typically indicate a CPU bottleneck for a processor of this caliber. The data suggests that the CPU is capable of feeding frames at a much higher rate, but the Intel Arc B370 cannot render them fast enough. The 3DMark single-thread score of 1269 and the 3DMark 16-thread score of 12490 show strong processing power, but this power is not being utilized to its full potential because the graphics output is the limiting factor.

The CPU's high core and thread count is relevant for Fivem, which is a multiplayer game that can be demanding on multiple threads due to the need to process other players' actions and the game world's state. The 24 threads provide ample headroom for this type of workload. Yet, the benchmark results show that this headroom goes unused. For instance, the PassMark multi-thread score of 56154 and the data encryption score of 33282 indicate a powerful chip, but these capabilities do not translate into higher FPS in this pairing because the GPU cannot keep up.

The nearest rivals to the 9900X3D in the CPU benchmark database include the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF with an average score of 55093, which is 0.6% lower than the AMD part. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245K scores 54053, which is 1.3% lower. These small deltas indicate that the 9900X3D is positioned at the top of its performance tier. But in this game, the choice of CPU has minimal impact on the final FPS numbers, as the graphics card is the bottleneck. The CPU's contribution is to ensure that it is not a limiting factor, which it clearly is not, given that the frame rates are so low across the board. The processor's ability to handle complex calculations and large datasets, as shown by its PassMark integer math score of 179727, is irrelevant when the system is only producing 18 FPS at 4K High.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is an integrated graphics processor based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, part of the Panther Lake generation. It operates with a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2400 MHz. The GPU has 1280 shading units, 40 texture mapping units, and 20 raster output units. Its performance is severely limited, as indicated by its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1184, which places it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs. This low percentile ranking is the clearest indicator of why this combo performs so poorly.

The GPU's memory configuration is "System Shared," meaning it relies on the system's DDR5 memory for its frame buffer. The memory bandwidth is listed as "System Dependent," which means it does not have dedicated high-speed VRAM. This is a significant disadvantage in a game like Fivem, which is known for being demanding on memory bandwidth due to its large open world and dense multiplayer environments. The GPU's texture rate of 96.00 GTexel/s and pixel rate of 48.00 GPixel/s are modest figures that align with its integrated nature, but they are far below what is needed for smooth gameplay at high resolutions.

The nearest rivals to the Arc B370 in the GPU benchmark database are all older, low-power parts. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 scores 1186, which is 0.2% higher than the Arc B370. The ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1190, which is 0.5% higher. The AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1192, which is 0.7% higher. These comparisons show that the Arc B370's performance is in the same league as GPUs from over a decade ago. This is a critical finding because it means the GPU is not just a little underpowered; it is fundamentally incapable of running a modern multiplayer game at acceptable frame rates.

The GPU's FP32 performance is rated at 6.144 TFLOPS, and its FP16 performance is 12.29 TFLOPS (2:1). While these numbers might seem reasonable on paper, the actual game performance is abysmal. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the average FPS is 80, which is the best case scenario. But at 1080p Ultra, the average drops to 39 FPS. This 51.25% reduction from Low to Ultra at the same resolution highlights how the GPU's limited shading units and ROPs are overwhelmed by higher quality settings that increase the number of pixels to shade and the complexity of the effects. The GPU's 20 ROPs are particularly low for a modern part, which limits the fill rate and is a major reason why higher resolutions and settings cause such dramatic FPS drops.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combos for Fivem, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D and Intel Arc B370 ranks at 2762 out of 3005 combinations. This places it in the bottom 8.1% of all tested configurations. This ranking is a direct consequence of the GPU's severe performance deficit. The CPU is in the 91st percentile of all CPUs, but the GPU is in the 5th percentile of all GPUs. The combination of a top-tier CPU with a bottom-tier GPU results in a system that is entirely GPU-limited, and the overall rank reflects the weakest link.

The rank of 2762 out of 3005 is a clear verdict: this is not a viable gaming combination for Fivem. The data shows that even the most favorable settings (1080p Low) only produce an average FPS of 80, which is below the 144Hz refresh rate that many gamers target. For 60 FPS gaming, the user would need to stick to 1080p Low, but even that is only barely achieved. The combo's rank is dragged down by the fact that at any resolution above 1080p, or at any setting above Low, the average FPS falls well below 60. At 1440p High, the average is 33 FPS, and at 4K Ultra, it is 14 FPS.

The contrast between the CPU's performance class and the combo's overall rank is stark. The 9900X3D is a processor that costs a significant amount, with a launch MSRP of $599, and it is designed for high-end gaming and productivity. Yet, in this configuration, it is paired with a GPU that is slower than integrated graphics from many years ago. The result is a system that performs like a low-end laptop, not a desktop gaming rig. The combo rank reflects how important the GPU is in determining gaming performance, especially in a game like Fivem that has high rendering demands.

The data indicates that the CPU's potential is entirely wasted in this pairing. The 3DMark Max Threads score of 13795 and the Geekbench multi-core score of 22884 show that the CPU can handle heavy workloads, but the GPU cannot output frames fast enough to take advantage of this. The combo rank of 2762 is not an indictment of the CPU, but rather a clear signal that the GPU is the primary factor limiting performance. For users looking to play Fivem, this combination should be avoided if any reasonable frame rate is desired.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combo is comprehensive, covering three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the performance is as follows: Low settings yield an average of 80 FPS, Medium settings yield an average of 63 FPS with a minimum of 54 FPS and a maximum of 72 FPS, High settings yield an average of 50 FPS, and Ultra settings yield an average of 39 FPS. The Medium setting is the only one with recorded min/max values, but the averages provide a clear trend: each step up in settings reduces the average FPS by a significant margin. The drop from Low to Medium is 17 FPS, from Medium to High is 13 FPS, and from High to Ultra is 11 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the performance drops considerably. Low settings produce an average of 53 FPS, which is a 33.75% reduction from the 1080p Low result. Medium settings produce an average of 41 FPS, with a minimum of 35 FPS and a maximum of 48 FPS. High settings produce an average of 33 FPS, and Ultra settings produce an average of 26 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p at each setting is consistent: a drop of 27 FPS on Low, 22 FPS on Medium, 17 FPS on High, and 13 FPS on Ultra. This shows that the absolute FPS drop is smaller at higher settings because the starting point is already low.

At 3840x2160, the performance is largely unplayable. Low settings yield an average of 29 FPS, which is a 45.28% reduction from the 1440p Low result. Medium settings yield an average of 23 FPS, with a minimum of 20 FPS and a maximum of 26 FPS. High settings yield an average of 18 FPS, and Ultra settings yield an average of 14 FPS. The 4K results are all below 30 FPS, which is generally considered the minimum for a playable experience. The Ultra setting at 4K, with an average of 14 FPS, is a slideshow and would be nearly impossible to play in a competitive multiplayer environment like Fivem.

The data shows a clear hierarchy: 1080p Low is the only configuration that approaches a playable frame rate, and even it is not ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. The 1440p and 4K results are all below 60 FPS, with most being below 40 FPS. The Medium settings at 1080p, with an average of 63 FPS, is the second-best result, but it is still below the performance that a gamer with a 144Hz monitor would expect. The measured FPS data confirms that this combo is only suitable for very low-resolution, low-quality gaming, and even then, the performance is marginal.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for this CPU and GPU in Fivem?

A: Based on the measured data, the best result is at 1920x1080 with Low settings, which achieves an average FPS of 80. This is the only configuration in the dataset that exceeds 60 FPS. The next best is 1920x1080 with Medium settings, which yields an average of 63 FPS. All other combinations at 1440p or 4K, or at High or Ultra settings, produce average FPS below 60, with many falling below 30.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B370's performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Arc B370 has a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1184. Its nearest rival, the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, scores 1186, which is 0.2% higher. The ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1190, which is 0.5% higher, and the AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1192, which is 0.7% higher. This indicates that the Arc B370 is in the same performance tier as these older, low-power GPUs.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D the bottleneck in this system?

A: No. The CPU is in the 91st percentile of all CPUs, with strong multi-core and single-core scores, such as a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 47737 and a single-core score of 6739. The frame rates are low across all settings and resolutions, which indicates the GPU is the limiting component. The CPU is capable of much higher frame rates, but the Intel Arc B370 cannot render frames fast enough.

Q: What is the combo's rank in the database for Fivem?

A: The combo ranks 2762 out of 3005 tested combinations. This places it in the bottom 8.1% of all combos. The low rank is primarily due to the GPU's performance, which is in the 5th percentile of all GPUs.

Q: What are the measured FPS results at 2560x1440?

A: At 2560x1440, the average FPS is 53 on Low settings, 41 on Medium settings, 33 on High settings, and 26 on Ultra settings. The Medium setting has recorded minimum and maximum values of 35 and 48 FPS, respectively. None of these results are above 60 FPS.

Q: Does the CPU's large L3 cache help gaming performance in this configuration?

A: The CPU has 128 MB of L3 cache, which is designed to improve gaming performance by reducing memory latency. However, in this specific configuration, the benefit is not realized because the GPU is the bottleneck. The frame rates are consistently low, which means the CPU is not the limiting factor, and its cache advantages cannot overcome the GPU's lack of rendering power.