Fivem

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 paired with the AMD Radeon 890M presents a unique case for Fivem, a multiplayer title that often behaves differently from single-player benchmarks. The data indicates a configuration that is heavily constrained by its integrated graphics, with the CPU’s substantial capabilities largely held in reserve. This analysis breaks down the measured performance across resolutions and settings, providing a clear picture of what this combo can deliver.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a steep performance cliff as resolution increases. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 79 FPS. Moving to 1440p drops that average to 52 FPS, a 34% reduction. At 4K, the average falls further to 29 FPS, which is just 37% of the 1080p Low figure. This pattern strongly indicates that the AMD Radeon 890M’s rendering pipeline is the primary bottleneck; the pixel throughput required at higher resolutions outpaces the GPU’s capabilities.

The scaling is consistent across all settings. For High settings, the average FPS goes from 50 at 1080p to 33 at 1440p (a 34% drop) and then to 18 at 4K (a 64% drop from 1080p). Similarly, Medium settings see a drop from 62 to 41 to 23 FPS across the three resolutions. The data shows that the performance penalty for moving from 1080p to 1440p is roughly one-third of the frame rate, while moving from 1440p to 4K incurs an additional penalty of about 45-50%. This non-linear scaling is a classic sign of a GPU that is running out of fillrate and memory bandwidth, rather than a CPU limitation.

The fact that the CPU is not the limiting factor is further supported by the sheer difference in performance classes. The CPU’s benchmark scores place it in the 95th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 77740. The GPU, however, sits in the 45th percentile for GPUs, with an average score of just 9210. This massive disparity means that as resolution climbs, the workload shifts almost entirely to the GPU, which is unable to maintain the frame rates the CPU could easily feed. The 4K results, with averages ranging from 14 to 29 FPS, are effectively unplayable for a smooth experience, regardless of settings.

Settings Recommendations

Given the GPU-bound nature of the combo, the settings that provide the best balance of visual quality and performance are clear from the measured rows. At 1080p, the Low preset delivers 79 FPS, which is the highest average recorded. Medium settings provide 62 FPS, a 27% reduction in performance but a significant visual improvement. The High preset drops to 50 FPS, and Ultra falls to 38 FPS. For a playable experience with some visual fidelity, Medium at 1080p is the optimal choice, as it remains comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold. Low settings are the only option for those seeking the highest possible frame rates.

At 1440p, the situation becomes more constrained. The Low preset yields 52 FPS, which is playable but not consistently smooth. Medium settings drop to 41 FPS, and High falls to 33 FPS. The data suggests that for 1440p, Low is the only preset that offers a reasonable frame rate, while Medium is a compromise for those who prioritize visuals over smoothness. Ultra at 1440p is at 25 FPS, which is not recommended for active gameplay.

At 4K, the results are uniformly poor. The highest average is 29 FPS on Low, followed by 23 FPS on Medium, 18 FPS on High, and 14 FPS on Ultra. None of these presets provide an acceptable level of performance for a multiplayer game. The recommendation is to avoid 4K entirely with this configuration. The data indicates that the performance ceiling of this combo is at 1080p, where the user can choose between a high-refresh experience on Low or a more detailed, but less smooth, experience on Medium. The measured FPS range for Medium at 1080p is 53 to 71 FPS, showing the variance one might expect in a multiplayer environment.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon 890M is the definitive limiting factor for this system in Fivem. Its performance class is modest, as evidenced by its 45th percentile ranking among all GPUs. The benchmark results show it is closely matched with older discreet GPUs; its average score of 8076 on Passmark G3D is a mere 0.1% lower than the AMD Radeon Vega 8 and 0.7% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960. This places its raw performance in the field of entry-level discrete graphics from several generations ago.

The GPU’s memory configuration is "System Shared," meaning it uses the same LPDDR5X memory as the CPU. While the CPU has a quad-channel memory bus providing 256.0 GB/s of bandwidth, the GPU’s performance is "System Dependent" on this shared pool. The bandwidth is shared between the CPU and GPU, which can lead to contention and further reduce effective performance in memory-intensive scenarios, such as increasing resolution in Fivem. The 890M’s clock speed is listed with a boost of 2900 MHz, but this is not sufficient to overcome the fillrate limitations at higher resolutions.

The GPU’s architecture is RDNA 3.5, and it features 1024 shading units, 64 TMUs, and 32 ROPs. These specifications, which determine the pixel and texture processing rates, are the direct cause of the resolution scaling we observe. The pixel rate is 92.80 GPixel/s and the texture rate is 185.6 GTexel/s. At 4K, the GPU is simply trying to push too many pixels. The data shows that the performance drop from 1080p to 4K is severe and consistent, confirming that the 890M is the primary and overwhelming bottleneck in this pairing.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of the combo’s performance. At 1920x1080, the highest average is 79 FPS on Low settings. Medium settings produce an average of 62 FPS, with a minimum of 53 and a maximum of 71 FPS. High settings yield 50 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 38 FPS. This shows a clear hierarchy where Low is the only setting that breaks the 60 FPS barrier, while Medium is the only other preset that remains above the 50 FPS mark.

At 2560x1440, the performance degrades significantly. Low settings average 52 FPS, which is a 34% decrease from the 1080p Low result. Medium settings average 41 FPS, with a range of 35 to 47 FPS. High settings average 33 FPS, and Ultra settings average 25 FPS. The 1440p results indicate that only Low settings are viable for a semi-smooth experience, and even then, the average is below 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the performance is critically low across all settings. Low settings average 29 FPS, Medium settings average 23 FPS (with a min/max of 19/26), High settings average 18 FPS, and Ultra settings average 14 FPS. The 4K data is uniformly poor, and no preset offers a playable frame rate for a multiplayer title. The gap between Low and Ultra at each resolution is significant; at 1080p, it is a 41 FPS difference, at 1440p, a 27 FPS difference, and at 4K, a 15 FPS difference. This shows that while settings do have an impact, the resolution is the dominant factor in determining performance.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Fivem, this specific pairing of the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 and AMD Radeon 890M ranks 2823 out of 3005 combos. This places it in the bottom 6% of all tested configurations. This rank is a direct consequence of the GPU’s limitations. The CPU is a high-end mobile part, but the GPU is an integrated solution that is not suited for demanding gaming at higher resolutions.

The ranking is not a surprise given the performance data. A combo that cannot maintain 60 FPS at 1080p on Medium settings will naturally rank poorly in a database that includes systems with high-end discrete graphics cards. The CPU’s performance, which we will examine next, does not compensate for the GPU’s weaknesses in this specific game. The rank of 2823 out of 3005 is a stark indicator that this is not a gaming-focused configuration, despite the CPU’s capabilities. It suggests that while the system is excellent for CPU-intensive workloads, its gaming performance is a secondary consideration.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 is a high-performance mobile processor, but its role in this game is largely passive. The CPU has 16 cores and 32 threads, based on the Zen 5 architecture. Its benchmark scores are impressive; for instance, it scores 35314 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 2044 in single-core, placing it in the 95th percentile among all CPUs. Its average benchmark score of 77740 is 1.6% higher than the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX and 2% higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX.

However, the measured FPS data shows that this CPU power is not being fully utilized in Fivem. The performance bottleneck is clearly the GPU, as the frame rates drop dramatically with resolution, a pattern that would not occur if the CPU were the limiting factor. The CPU is likely providing more than enough data for the GPU to process at 1080p, but as the resolution increases, the GPU’s slower processing speed becomes the constraint.

The CPU’s high memory bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s, supported by its quad-channel LPDDR5X memory interface, is a theoretical advantage, but it is shared with the GPU. In this configuration, the CPU’s ability to quickly feed the GPU is not the issue. The CPU’s clock speeds, with a base of 3.00 GHz and a boost of 5.10 GHz, are high and would be more than sufficient for most gaming scenarios. The data strongly suggests that if this CPU were paired with a more powerful discrete GPU, the performance in Fivem would be dramatically higher. As it stands, the CPU's role is to support a system that is fundamentally limited by its integrated graphics.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo can achieve in Fivem?

A: The highest average FPS measured is 79 at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: Is this system capable of running Fivem at 4K resolution?

A: The data shows that at 3840x2160, all settings produce average FPS below 30. The best result is 29 FPS on Low, indicating the system is not suitable for 4K gameplay.

Q: Which setting provides the best experience at 1080p?

A: The Medium preset at 1920x1080 provides an average of 62 FPS, which balances playability with improved visuals over the Low preset.

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

A: The AMD Radeon 890M has an average benchmark score of 9210. Its closest rival, the AMD Radeon Vega 8, has a score of 9221, which is 0.1% higher. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 scores 9273, which is 0.7% higher.

Q: What is this combo's rank among all tested systems in Fivem?

A: This combination ranks 2823 out of 3005 tested combos, placing it in the lower percentiles for this game.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the main bottleneck in this system?

A: The benchmark data indicates the GPU is the primary bottleneck. The CPU has a 95th percentile ranking, while the GPU has a 45th percentile ranking, and performance drops drastically with resolution, a hallmark of a GPU limitation.