Fivem

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D and Intel Arc B570 combination ranks in the 2396th position out of 3005 tested combos in Fivem, placing it in the lower 20th percentile of all systems tested. This is a modest result that underscores a significant imbalance: the CPU is a top-tier processor while the GPU is a mid-range part, and in Fivem, the graphics card becomes the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. The data shows that this combo is best suited for 1080p gaming, where it delivers playable frame rates, but it struggles to maintain smooth performance at 4K, particularly on higher settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 2396 out of 3005 places this system in the bottom third of all tested configurations for Fivem. This low standing is not a reflection of the CPU's capability, as the Ryzen 9 9900X3D is a high-end processor, but rather a consequence of pairing it with the Intel Arc B570, which is a more modest performer. Benchmark results indicate that this pairing creates a scenario where the GPU cannot fully utilize the CPU's potential, especially in a game like Fivem that is known to be demanding on the graphics subsystem.

In the broader context of the CPU's performance, the Ryzen 9 9900X3D sits in the 91st percentile against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 54762. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF, which scores 55093, a delta of -0.6%, and the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K, which scores 54053, a delta of 1.3%. This indicates that the CPU is competitive with other high-end desktop processors, but this strength does not translate to a high combo ranking in Fivem. The GPU, in contrast, is in the 65th percentile against all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20556, and its nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, which scores 20534, a delta of 0.1%. This close performance parity with a mobile GPU highlights the Arc B570's mid-range positioning.

The overall ranking suggests that for Fivem, the system is held back by its graphics component. A higher-ranked combo would likely feature a more powerful GPU to match the CPU's capabilities. The data makes it clear that while the CPU is a top-10% performer, the GPU is not, and this mismatch is the defining characteristic of this combo's performance profile.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D is a 12-core, 24-thread processor based on the Zen 5 architecture, codenamed Granite Ridge, and built on a 4 nm process node. It has a base clock of 4.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, which provides substantial single-thread performance for gaming. The CPU's cache configuration is notable, with 128 MB of L3 cache and 1 MB of L2 cache per core, which is beneficial for gaming workloads that often rely on large data sets. This large cache helps reduce latency and can improve frame times in CPU-bound scenarios, though in this combo, the GPU becomes the limiting factor.

Benchmark data for the CPU shows strong results across various tests. In Cinebench R23, it scores 47737 in multicore and 6739 in single-core, indicating excellent multi-threaded and single-threaded capabilities. In Geekbench, it scores 22884 in multicore and 3041 in single-core. The 3DMark tests show a 16-thread score of 12490 and a max-thread score of 13795. These scores place the CPU in the 91st percentile of all CPUs, confirming its high-end status. However, in Fivem, the CPU's role is to feed frames to the GPU, and at higher resolutions, the GPU's workload increases, making the CPU's raw speed less critical.

The CPU's 120 W TDP and support for DDR5 memory with a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s provide a solid foundation for gaming. Its 24 PCIe Gen 5 lanes offer ample bandwidth for the GPU, though the Arc B570 uses a PCIe 4.0 x8 interface, which does not fully utilize this capability. The data shows that the CPU is more than capable of handling Fivem's CPU demands, as evidenced by its high scores in multi-threaded benchmarks like Passmark's multithread test, where it scores 56154. The bottleneck is clearly not the CPU, as the system's frame rates drop significantly more with increasing resolution, a pattern that points to the GPU as the limiting factor.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570 is built on the Xe2-HPG architecture, codenamed Battlemage, and is fabricated on a 5 nm process. It features 2304 shading units, 144 TMUs, and 80 ROPs, with 18 ray tracing cores. The GPU has a base and boost clock of 2500 MHz, and its memory subsystem consists of 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 380.0 GB/s. The GPU's compute capabilities are rated at 11.52 TFLOPS for FP32 and 23.04 TFLOPS for FP16. These specifications place it in the 65th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20556.

In benchmark tests, the Arc B570 scores 14195 in Passmark's G3D test and 7281 in the GPU compute test. In Geekbench, it scores 83514 in OpenCL and 96844 in Vulkan. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 2649. The GPU's nearest rivals include the Intel Arc A750, which scores 20582, a delta of -0.1%, and the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M, which scores 20480, a delta of 0.4%. This shows that the Arc B570 is a mid-range performer, and in Fivem, its performance is the primary constraint on the system's frame rates.

The GPU's 10 GB of VRAM is ample for Fivem, which is not a particularly VRAM-intensive game. However, the GPU's raw compute power is limited, and this is reflected in the measured frame rates. At 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves 136 FPS, but this drops to 67 FPS at Ultra settings. This performance scaling indicates that the GPU is struggling with the increased workload at higher settings. The GPU's TDP is 150 W, and it requires a 450 W power supply, which is modest for a system with a high-end CPU. The data suggests that the GPU is the limiting component in this combo, as the frame rates decline significantly when resolution or settings are increased, while the CPU's strong scores indicate it could handle more demanding workloads.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combo in Fivem reveals a clear performance hierarchy across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the system achieves an average of 136 FPS on Low settings, 107 FPS on Medium, 86 FPS on High, and 67 FPS on Ultra. The Medium setting has a minimum FPS of 91 and a maximum of 123, indicating a relatively stable experience. At this resolution, the system is playable even at Ultra, though the frame rate drops to 67, which is below the 70 FPS threshold often considered smooth for competitive gaming.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates decrease, with an average of 89 FPS on Low, 71 FPS on Medium, 56 FPS on High, and 44 FPS on Ultra. The Medium setting shows a minimum of 60 FPS and a maximum of 81 FPS, which is a significant drop from 1080p. At this resolution, the system is still playable on Low and Medium settings, but High and Ultra become less comfortable, with frame rates falling to 56 and 44 FPS respectively.

At 3840x2160, the performance drops further, with an average of 50 FPS on Low, 39 FPS on Medium, 31 FPS on High, and 24 FPS on Ultra. The Medium setting has a minimum of 33 FPS and a maximum of 45 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS standard for smooth gameplay. At 4K, the system is only playable on Low settings, and even then, the 50 FPS average is not ideal. The data clearly shows that this combo is not suited for 4K gaming, and even 1440p on higher settings is a challenge.

The FPS breakdown underscores the GPU limitation. At 1080p, the system can deliver high frame rates, but as resolution increases, the GPU's workload grows, and the frame rates drop proportionally. This pattern is typical of a system where the GPU is the bottleneck, as the CPU's performance is sufficient to handle the game's logic, but the GPU cannot render frames fast enough at higher resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The scaling of FPS from 1080p to 4K reveals a significant drop that highlights the GPU as the limiting component. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 136 at 1080p to 89 at 1440p, a reduction of 34.6%, and then to 50 at 4K, a reduction of 63.2% from the 1080p baseline. This steep decline is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario, where the rendering workload increases dramatically with resolution.

At Medium settings, the FPS drops from 107 at 1080p to 71 at 1440p, a 33.6% decrease, and then to 39 at 4K, a 63.6% decrease. The pattern is consistent, with a significant drop at each resolution step. At High settings, the FPS goes from 86 at 1080p to 56 at 1440p, a 34.9% decrease, and then to 31 at 4K, a 64.0% decrease. At Ultra settings, the FPS drops from 67 at 1080p to 44 at 1440p, a 34.3% decrease, and then to 24 at 4K, a 64.2% decrease.

These consistent percentage drops across all settings indicate that the GPU's performance is scaling linearly with the pixel count, which is a textbook sign of a GPU bottleneck. The CPU's strong benchmark scores, such as its 47737 in Cinebench R23 multicore, suggest that it is not the limiting factor. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the frame rates would be more consistent across resolutions, as the CPU's workload does not increase as much with resolution. The data shows that the GPU's rendering capability is the primary constraint, and the system's performance is dictated by the Arc B570's ability to process pixels.

FAQ

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D and Intel Arc B570 combo ranks 2396th out of 3005 tested combos in Fivem.

Q: How does the CPU's performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 9 9900X3D has an average benchmark score of 54762, which is 0.6% lower than the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF's score of 55093, and 1.3% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K's score of 54053.

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for this system?

A: The best experience is at 1920x1080 on Low settings, where the system achieves an average of 136 FPS. At 1080p Ultra, it drops to 67 FPS, which is still playable.

Q: How does the GPU's performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Arc B570 has an average benchmark score of 20556, which is 0.1% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile's score of 20534, and 0.1% lower than the Intel Arc A750's score of 20582.

Q: Is the system capable of 4K gaming in Fivem?

A: No, at 4K resolution, the system only achieves an average of 50 FPS on Low settings, which drops to 24 FPS on Ultra. This is not suitable for smooth 4K gameplay.

Q: What does the FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K indicate about the system's bottleneck?

A: The FPS drops by roughly 34% from 1080p to 1440p and another 45% from 1440p to 4K across all settings, which indicates that the GPU is the limiting component, as the performance scales directly with resolution.