Fivem

Fivem on the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 with the AMD Radeon 880M is a study in imbalance. The processor is a flagship mobile part, but the integrated graphics are entry-level. Benchmark data shows this pairing struggles to deliver smooth gameplay at higher resolutions, with the GPU acting as the primary bottleneck. The measured FPS figures reveal that only at 1080p with lower settings does this combo approach playable territory, and even then, the headroom is thin.

Settings Recommendations

The most balanced experience for this configuration is 1080p with Medium settings, which produces an average of 59 FPS with a minimum of 50 FPS and a maximum of 67 FPS. This is the only settings preset at 1080p that stays above the 60 FPS threshold on average while maintaining a minimum frame rate that remains comfortably above 30 FPS. The data suggests this is the sweet spot for a consistent experience, as the jump to High settings drops the average to 47 FPS, and the Ultra preset falls to 36 FPS, both of which introduce more noticeable frame pacing issues in a multiplayer environment.

For users prioritizing frame rate over visual fidelity, the 1080p Low preset delivers the highest average of 74 FPS, but this comes at a significant visual cost. While the 74 FPS average is appealing for competitive play, the lack of a reported minimum frame rate makes it difficult to assess stability. The Medium preset is the safer recommendation because its minimum of 50 FPS indicates less severe drops, which is crucial for a game like Fivem where server-side events and player density can cause sudden performance hits.

At 1440p, the situation becomes more challenging. The 1440p Low preset yields an average of 49 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for a fast-paced multiplayer title. The 1440p Medium preset drops to 39 FPS, and High falls to 31 FPS. The data indicates that 1440p is only viable on the Low preset, and even then, users should expect a sub-60 FPS experience. The 4K resolution is effectively unplayable for any serious gaming, with even the Low preset only achieving 27 FPS.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 is a 16-core, 32-thread processor based on the Zen 5 architecture, with a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. In synthetic benchmarks, this processor performs exceptionally well, scoring 35,314 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2,044 in single-core. Its average benchmark score of 77,740 places it in the 95th percentile of all CPUs, and it is notably 1.6% ahead of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX and 2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX, while trailing the Intel Core i9-14900K by 1.7%.

However, the Fivem benchmark results show that this CPU power is largely untapped. The frame rates at 1080p with Low settings (74 FPS) and Medium settings (59 FPS) suggest that the game is not CPU-bound at these settings. Even at 4K, where the GPU is clearly struggling, the CPU is not the limiting factor. The processor's 64 MB of shared L3 cache and 256.0 GB/s memory bandwidth from the quad-channel LPDDR5X support are more than sufficient for this game's demands. The data indicates that the CPU's role is to provide a stable foundation, but the performance ceiling is set by other components.

The benchmark results show that, despite the CPU's high single-thread score of 2,044 in Cinebench R23, it does not translate into a proportional increase in Fivem's frame rates. This is typical for a game where the GPU is the primary bottleneck. The processor's 16 cores and 32 threads are far more than Fivem requires, meaning the experience is not limited by a lack of processing power. The 3.00 GHz base clock and 5.10 GHz boost clock provide ample headroom for the game's logic and physics, but the integrated graphics cannot keep pace.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon 880M is an integrated GPU based on the RDNA 3.5 architecture, featuring 768 shading units, 48 texture mapping units, and 16 ROPs. It has a base clock of 400 MHz and a boost clock of 2900 MHz. With a FP32 performance of 4.454 TFLOPS, it is positioned as an entry-level graphics solution. Its average benchmark score of 8,436 places it in the 43rd percentile of all GPUs, which is a stark contrast to the CPU's 95th percentile ranking. The GPU's nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 675MX, which it trails by 0.1%, and the AMD Radeon R9 M375X, which it leads by 1.3%.

The GPU's memory configuration is "System Shared," meaning it relies on the CPU's LPDDR5X memory. The bandwidth is described as "System Dependent," which implies that the performance is tied to the CPU's memory controller. In this case, the CPU's 256.0 GB/s memory bandwidth provides a solid foundation, but the GPU's 16 ROPs are a significant limitation for pixel throughput. This is evident in the 4K results, where the Ultra preset averages just 13 FPS, and the High preset only manages 17 FPS.

The data clearly indicates that the Radeon 880M is the limiting component in this system for Fivem. The GPU's 43rd percentile ranking shows that it is not competitive with even mid-range discrete graphics solutions. The 12 RT cores and support for DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2) are features that are not effectively utilized in this title, given the low frame rates. The GPU's 4.454 TFLOPS of FP32 compute power is simply insufficient for rendering Fivem at higher resolutions and settings, leading to the observed performance collapse as resolution increases.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to play Fivem with this hardware?

A: The benchmark data indicates that 1920x1080 is the only resolution that provides consistently playable frame rates. At 1080p with Low settings, the average FPS is 74, and with Medium settings, it is 59. Higher resolutions result in average FPS below 50, which is not ideal for a multiplayer game.

Q: How much faster is the CPU compared to its nearest rival?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 has an average benchmark score of 77,740, which is 1.6% higher than the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX and 2% higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX. It is 1.7% slower than the Intel Core i9-14900K.

Q: Does the GPU perform better than any dedicated graphics card?

A: Yes, according to the data. The AMD Radeon 880M has an average benchmark score of 8,436, which is 1.3% higher than the AMD Radeon R9 M375X. However, it is 0.1% slower than the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 675MX and 0.3% slower than the NVIDIA GeForce MX330.

Q: Why is the performance at 4K so low?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor. The AMD Radeon 880M has only 16 ROPs and 4.454 TFLOPS of FP32 performance. At 3840x2160, the pixel workload is too demanding for the integrated GPU, resulting in an average FPS of 27 even on Low settings.

Q: Is there a significant difference between Medium and High settings at 1440p?

A: The data shows a noticeable drop. At 2560x1440, the Medium preset averages 39 FPS, while the High preset averages 31 FPS. This is a 20.5% reduction in frame rate for moving from Medium to High, which makes High settings less attractive for maintaining a smoother experience.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded in the benchmark?

A: The highest average FPS is 74, which is achieved at 1920x1080 with the Low settings preset. The next highest is 59 FPS at 1920x1080 with Medium settings.

Resolution Scaling

The performance degradation from 1080p to 4K is severe and clearly illustrates the GPU's limitations. At 1080p Low, the average FPS is 74. Moving to 1440p Low, the average drops to 49 FPS, a 33.8% decrease. At 4K Low, the average falls to 27 FPS, which is a further 44.9% drop from the 1440p figure. This scaling pattern indicates that the system is heavily GPU-bound, as increasing the pixel count has a dramatic impact on performance.

The data shows a similar trend across all settings. For Medium settings, the average FPS goes from 59 at 1080p to 39 at 1440p (a 33.9% drop) and then to 21 at 4K (a 46.2% drop). The High preset follows the same pattern, with averages of 47, 31, and 17 FPS for 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, respectively. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, yielding 36 FPS at 1080p, 24 FPS at 1440p, and 13 FPS at 4K.

This sharp decline in performance is characteristic of a system where the graphics processor cannot handle the increased pixel fill rate. The CPU's performance remains constant, but the GPU's 16 ROPs become the bottleneck. The difference between 1080p and 1440p is a 78% increase in pixel count, and the frame rate drops by approximately one-third, which is a proportional response. The jump from 1440p to 4K represents a 125% increase in pixels, resulting in a nearly 50% drop in frame rate. The data strongly suggests that the Radeon 880M is overwhelmed by resolutions above 1080p.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the benchmark provides a clear picture of the performance envelope. The Low preset delivers the highest average at 74 FPS. The Medium preset is the most balanced, with an average of 59 FPS, a minimum of 50 FPS, and a maximum of 67 FPS. The High preset drops to an average of 47 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 36 FPS. The minimum and maximum values are only reported for the Medium preset, which shows a 17 FPS spread, indicating some variance in frame times.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance takes a significant hit. The Low preset averages 49 FPS. The Medium preset averages 39 FPS, with a minimum of 33 FPS and a maximum of 44 FPS, representing an 11 FPS spread. The High preset averages 31 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 24 FPS. None of the 1440p presets achieve an average of 60 FPS, suggesting that 1440p is not a suitable target for a smooth experience.

At 3840x2160, the results are poor. The Low preset averages 27 FPS. The Medium preset averages 21 FPS, with a minimum of 18 FPS and a maximum of 25 FPS. The High preset averages 17 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages just 13 FPS. These numbers confirm that 4K gaming is not viable with this integrated GPU. The data shows a consistent and predictable decline in frame rates across all settings as the resolution increases, with the GPU being the clear limiting factor.