Fivem

FAQ

Q: What is the measured average FPS for Fivem at 1080p with the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D and Intel Arc B570?

A: At 1920x1080, the average FPS ranges from 136 on Low settings down to 67 on Ultra, with Medium producing 107 FPS and High producing 86 FPS.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B570's average benchmark score compare to its closest rival, the Intel Arc A750?

A: The Intel Arc B570 has an average benchmark score of 20556, which is 0.1% lower than the Intel Arc A750's score of 20582, making the two cards statistically equivalent in raw compute benchmarks.

Q: What is the combination rank for this CPU and GPU pairing in Fivem?

A: The combo ranks 2396 out of 3005 tested combinations in Fivem, placing it in the lower portion of the database for this specific game.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D outperform the Intel Core Ultra 9 285 in average benchmark score?

A: Yes, the Ryzen 9 9950X3D's average benchmark score of 75779 is 0.4% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 9 285's score of 75488, though the delta is small.

Q: What is the only resolution and settings pair in the measured data that provides a minimum FPS above 60?

A: The 2560x1440 Medium setting shows a minimum FPS of 60, while the 1920x1080 Medium setting shows a minimum FPS of 91, making 1080p Medium the only configuration where the minimum stays comfortably above 60.

Q: How much faster is the 1080p Low result compared to the 4K Ultra result?

A: The 1080p Low average of 136 FPS is more than five times higher than the 4K Ultra average of 24 FPS, a gap of 112 FPS.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570, built on the Xe2-HPG architecture with the BMG-G21 chip, brings 10 GB of GDDR6 memory across a 160-bit bus, delivering 380.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its base and boost clocks are both locked at 2500 MHz, which is unusual for a modern GPU and suggests a fixed-frequency design rather than an adaptive boost curve. The card's 2304 shading units, 144 TMUs, and 80 ROPs define its raw pixel and texture throughput: 200.0 GPixel/s and 360.0 GTexel/s, respectively. With 18 ray tracing cores and FP32 performance of 11.52 TFLOPS, the B570 is a mid-range part that ranks at the 65th percentile among all GPUs in the database.

In Fivem, the GPU's influence becomes dominant as resolution climbs. The measured data shows a steep drop from 1080p to 4K at every settings level. At High settings, average FPS falls from 86 at 1080p to 56 at 1440p and then to 31 at 4K. This pattern indicates that the B570's memory bandwidth and pixel throughput are being saturated at higher resolutions. The 10 GB VRAM buffer is sufficient for Fivem's textures even at Ultra settings, but the 160-bit bus and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth become limiting factors when the render target expands. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 26 FPS (50 vs. 24), which is narrower than the 69 FPS gap at 1080p (136 vs. 67), suggesting that at 4K the GPU is so constrained that even lowering settings cannot fully compensate.

The B570's nearest rival, the Intel Arc A750, scores nearly identically in synthetic benchmarks (20582 vs. 20556, a delta of -0.1%), which implies that in Fivem the B570 should perform in the same ballpark as that card. However, the B570's driver maturity and Fivem's specific engine behavior could shift real-world results. The data shows that at 1440p Medium, the minimum FPS is exactly 60, which suggests the GPU holds a playable frame rate in typical scenes but may dip in busy multiplayer areas. At 4K, the B570 struggles to maintain 30 FPS even on Medium, with an average of 39 and a minimum of 33, indicating that 4K is only viable on Low settings for this card.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D is a 16-core, 32-thread processor based on the Zen 5 architecture (Granite Ridge), manufactured on TSMC's 4 nm process. It runs at a base clock of 4.30 GHz and boosts up to 5.70 GHz, with a 170 W TDP. The chip includes 128 MB of L3 cache, which is a defining feature for gaming workloads, and supports DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. Its multi-threaded capabilities are substantial: Cinebench R23 multicore scores 42018, while Geekbench multicore reaches 26736. Single-thread performance is also strong, with Cinebench R23 single-core at 2259 and Geekbench single-core at 3064.

In Fivem, which is a multiplayer modification framework for Grand Theft Auto V, the CPU's role is primarily about maintaining frame times in crowded server environments. The 9950X3D's 3D V-Cache and high boost clock should theoretically excel in this scenario, but the measured FPS data tells a more nuanced story. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 136 FPS, which is likely close to the engine's simulation limit. The fact that lowering resolution from 1440p to 1080p at Low settings increases FPS from 89 to 136 (a 47 FPS gain) suggests that the CPU is not the primary bottleneck at this settings level; otherwise, FPS would remain flat across resolutions.

However, at 1080p Ultra, the average is 67 FPS, which is only 31 FPS higher than the 1440p Ultra result of 44 FPS. This relatively small improvement implies that at Ultra settings, the GPU is the limiting factor even at 1080p. The CPU's benchmarks place it at the 95th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 75779. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9755, scores 75738 (a delta of 0.1%), meaning the 9950X3D offers essentially identical compute performance to that chip in synthetic tests. For Fivem specifically, the CPU's 16 cores are likely underutilized because the game's engine is not well-threaded, but the high single-thread score of 1292 in 3DMark single-thread suggests it can handle the game's primary thread with headroom.

The measured data indicates that the 9950X3D is not the bottleneck in most Fivem scenarios. At 1080p Low, the 136 FPS average is respectable but not extraordinary for a top-tier CPU, suggesting that even a strong processor cannot push Fivem's engine much beyond this point. At 4K, the CPU is almost certainly idle while the GPU works at full capacity, as evidenced by the minimal FPS differences between settings at that resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the four settings presets produce a clear ladder: Low averages 136 FPS, Medium averages 107 FPS with a minimum of 91 and a maximum of 123, High averages 86 FPS, and Ultra averages 67 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 69 FPS, showing that settings have a significant impact at this resolution. The Medium preset's minimum of 91 FPS indicates that even in demanding scenes, the combo stays well above 60 FPS, making 1080p Medium the most reliable configuration for smooth gameplay.

At 2560x1440, the averages drop noticeably: Low at 89 FPS, Medium at 71 FPS (minimum 60, maximum 81), High at 56 FPS, and Ultra at 44 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is roughly 35% at each settings level, which is consistent with the GPU having to render more than 1.7 times the pixels. The Medium preset's minimum of exactly 60 FPS is a borderline result; it holds 60 in most scenes but could dip below in heavy multiplayer activity. High settings at 1440p produce an average of 56 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold, making Medium the better choice for consistent frame pacing.

At 3840x2160, the results are marginal for playability: Low averages 50 FPS, Medium averages 39 FPS (minimum 33, maximum 45), High averages 31 FPS, and Ultra averages 24 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 33 FPS means the game will feel stuttery during action sequences. Low settings are the only option that approaches a playable experience at 4K, and even then, 50 FPS average is below what most players would consider smooth. The 4K results confirm that the Intel Arc B570 is not designed for 4K gaming in Fivem, as even the lowest settings cannot consistently hit 60 FPS.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is dramatic and reveals the bottleneck structure. At Low settings, average FPS falls from 136 at 1080p to 89 at 1440p (a 34.6% decrease) and then to 50 at 4K (a 43.8% decrease from 1440p). At Medium settings, the progression is 107 to 71 (33.6% drop) to 39 (45.1% drop). At High settings, it goes from 86 to 56 (34.9% drop) to 31 (44.6% drop). At Ultra settings, the values are 67 to 44 (34.3% drop) to 24 (45.5% drop). The percentage decreases are remarkably consistent across settings, which points to a pure GPU-bound scaling pattern.

The fact that the percentage drop from 1440p to 4K is larger than from 1080p to 1440p (roughly 45% vs. 35%) indicates that the GPU's memory bandwidth and shading resources are being exhausted as pixel count increases. The B570's 380.0 GB/s bandwidth and 11.52 TFLOPS FP32 throughput are simply not sufficient for 4K in Fivem. If the CPU were the limiting factor, we would expect to see FPS plateau as resolution increases, but instead, FPS continues to drop steadily, confirming that the GPU is the primary constraint at 1440p and 4K.

At 1080p, the CPU may still have some influence, particularly at Low settings where the 136 FPS result is likely near the engine's simulation ceiling. The fact that 1080p Low is only 47 FPS higher than 1440p Low (136 vs. 89) rather than a larger gap suggests that the CPU is starting to limit frame rate at 1080p Low. However, at 1080p Ultra, the 67 FPS result is only 23 FPS higher than 1440p Ultra (44 FPS), indicating that the GPU is the bottleneck even at 1080p when settings are maxed out. The crossover point where the GPU becomes the sole limiting factor appears to be around Medium settings at 1080p.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the Medium preset at 1920x1080 offers the best balance of performance and visual quality. It produces an average of 107 FPS with a minimum of 91 FPS, ensuring that the game remains smooth even in demanding scenes. The 91 FPS minimum is well above the 60 FPS threshold, providing a comfortable margin for frame time spikes in multiplayer servers. Compared to High settings, which average 86 FPS, Medium offers 21 more FPS on average while presumably sacrificing some visual fidelity. The jump from Medium to Low (136 FPS) is substantial, but the visual degradation may not be worth the extra 29 FPS for most players.

At 2560x1440, Medium is again the recommended preset, with an average of 71 FPS and a minimum of exactly 60 FPS. This configuration holds the 60 FPS line but does not exceed it, meaning players with 144 Hz monitors would need to accept lower settings for higher refresh rates. Low settings at 1440p produce 89 FPS, which is smoother, but the visual quality drop is significant. High settings at 1440p average 56 FPS, which is below 60 and could cause noticeable stuttering. For 1440p, Medium is the sweet spot, though players seeking a locked 60 FPS may need to drop to Low in crowded server areas.

At 3840x2160, no preset delivers a consistently playable experience. Low settings average 50 FPS, which is playable but not smooth, while Medium drops to 39 FPS with a minimum of 33 FPS. The data suggests that 4K gaming with this combo is only viable on Low settings, and even then, the experience is marginal. Players with 4K monitors would be better served by running the game at 1440p and scaling up, as the 1440p Medium result of 71 FPS is far superior to the 4K Low result of 50 FPS. The Ultra preset at any resolution is not recommended for this combo, as it produces the lowest FPS values across the board (24 FPS at 4K, 44 FPS at 1440p, 67 FPS at 1080p) without a proportional visual benefit.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D combined with the Intel Arc B570 ranks 2396 out of 3005 tested combos in Fivem, placing it in the 20th percentile (roughly 609 combos perform worse). This ranking is surprisingly low for a CPU that sits at the 95th percentile among all processors and a GPU at the 65th percentile. The discrepancy suggests that Fivem is a game where the GPU is the primary bottleneck, and the B570's mid-range performance drags down the entire combo despite the CPU's strength.

The CPU's nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks—the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9755 (75738, delta 0.1%), the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9755X3D (75716, delta 0.1%), and the AMD EPYC 8224P (75582, delta 0.3%)—all perform within 0.3% of the 9950X3D in average benchmark score. This means that swapping the CPU for any of these would produce nearly identical FPS results in Fivem, since the CPU is not the limiting factor at most settings. The Intel Core Ultra 9 285, with a score of 75488 (delta 0.4%), would also perform similarly.

On the GPU side, the Intel Arc B570's nearest rival is the Intel Arc A750 (20582, delta -0.1%), which means the B570 is essentially a match for its predecessor in raw compute. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (20534, delta 0.1%) and the AMD Radeon R9 M390X (20662, delta -0.5%) are also statistically equivalent in benchmark scores. In Fivem, the B570's performance is what determines the combo's ranking, as evidenced by the steep FPS drops at higher resolutions. The 2396th rank out of 3005 combos indicates that most other GPU pairings, even with weaker CPUs, would outperform this combination in Fivem because the game is heavily GPU-bound beyond 1080p. Players considering this combo for Fivem should prioritize a stronger GPU to improve the ranking, as the CPU's capabilities are largely untapped in this title.