Fivem

Fivem is a demanding multiplayer title that stresses both processor and graphics hardware, and the measured results for the Intel Core i5-10400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6600 show a clear performance hierarchy across resolutions. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 146.6 FPS, but this drops steadily as resolution and quality increase, revealing where the system's limits lie. The data indicates a configuration that is well-suited for high-refresh 1080p gameplay, but one that requires careful settings management to maintain playable frame rates at higher resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a significant, predictable decline as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At Low settings, the average frame rate falls from 146.6 FPS at 1080p to 96.4 FPS at 1440p, and then to 54.2 FPS at 4K. This represents a 34% drop when moving from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 44% drop when moving from 1440p to 4K. The scaling pattern is consistent across all quality presets, indicating that the rendering load scales almost linearly with pixel count.

The gap between presets also widens at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 77.5 FPS (146.6 vs 69.1). At 4K, that gap shrinks to 25.1 FPS (54.2 vs 29.1). This compression suggests that at 4K, the GPU is becoming the primary bottleneck, as the relative cost of higher-quality settings diminishes when the pixel fill rate dominates. At 1080p, the CPU has more headroom to feed the GPU, allowing the quality preset to have a larger absolute impact on frame rate.

The 4K results are particularly telling. Even at Low settings, the average FPS of 54.2 is below the 60 FPS threshold often considered the minimum for smooth gameplay. At High settings, 4K yields only 31.7 FPS, and Ultra drops to 29.1 FPS. These numbers indicate that 4K gaming is not a viable target for this combination, regardless of settings. The 1440p results are more promising, with Medium and High presets delivering 77.6 and 59.4 FPS respectively, suggesting that this resolution is the practical ceiling for a balanced experience.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-10400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Comet Lake architecture, running on a 14 nm process node. Its base clock is 2.90 GHz with a boost clock of 4.30 GHz, and it features 12 MB of shared L3 cache. In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU achieves a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 10297 and a single-core score of 1453, which places it in the 73rd percentile of all CPUs. Its average benchmark score of 14168 is nearly identical to the AMD EPYC 7552, which scores 14115, a delta of just 0.4%.

The CPU's role in Fivem becomes apparent when examining the frame rate scaling at 1080p. At Low settings, the system produces 146.6 FPS, which is a high frame rate that still leaves headroom for the CPU to handle game logic and physics. The processor's multi-threaded capabilities, evidenced by a PassMark multithread score of 12115, are sufficient to avoid becoming a limiting factor at this resolution. However, the single-thread performance, with a PassMark single-thread score of 2541, is more modest, which can matter in a multiplayer environment where server-side and client-side simulation threads often have serial dependencies.

The 1080p Ultra result of 69.1 FPS suggests that the CPU is not fully saturated, as the GPU is likely handling the increased shading and texture work. The measured 3DMark scores show a scaling pattern from 1350 for 2 threads to 4735 for max threads, indicating that the processor benefits from additional threads but does not scale perfectly, likely due to the 14 nm process and legacy architecture. In Fivem, the 12 threads provide enough parallel capacity for background tasks, but the core clock speed of 4.30 GHz is what drives the frame rate ceiling in less GPU-bound scenarios.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6600 is built on the RDNA 2.0 architecture using a 7 nm process from TSMC, with a die size of 237 mm² and 11,060 million transistors. It features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 224.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU has a base clock of 1626 MHz, a game clock of 2044 MHz, and a boost clock of 2491 MHz, with 1792 shading units and 64 ROPs. Its PassMark G3D score is 15096, placing it in the 69th percentile of all GPUs, and its average benchmark score of 25235 is within 0.5% of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti.

The GPU's VRAM capacity and bandwidth play a critical role in the 4K results. With only 8 GB of VRAM, the card can struggle with high-resolution textures, and the 224.0 GB/s bandwidth is modest for the pixel throughput required at 3840x2160. The measured 4K High result of 31.7 FPS and 4K Ultra of 29.1 FPS highlight this limitation, as the GPU is unable to maintain playable frame rates despite the CPU having sufficient headroom. The 4K Low result of 54.2 FPS shows that reducing texture and shading quality can alleviate some pressure, but the raw fill rate of 159.4 GPixel/s is still insufficient for smooth 4K gameplay.

At 1440p, the GPU demonstrates more balanced performance. The High preset yields 59.4 FPS, which is close to the 60 FPS target, while Low achieves 96.4 FPS. The GPU's FP32 performance of 8.928 TFLOPS is adequate for this resolution, and the 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for most textures at 1440p. The 1080p results show the GPU in its element, with High settings producing 92.7 FPS and Low reaching 146.6 FPS, indicating that the card can drive high refresh rates at this resolution without being overly constrained by its memory subsystem.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal experience for this hardware combination depends heavily on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, the High preset delivers 92.7 FPS, which is a strong balance between visual quality and smoothness, well above the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium preset offers 114.5 FPS, which is ideal for competitive play where higher frame rates are prioritized, while Ultra drops to 69.1 FPS, still playable but with diminishing returns. The Low preset at 146.6 FPS is only recommended for esports-style play where maximum frame rate is paramount.

For 2560x1440, the Medium preset is the recommended choice, delivering 77.6 FPS. This provides a smooth experience with moderate visual fidelity. The High preset at 59.4 FPS is borderline, acceptable for slower-paced gameplay but risky for fast action. Ultra at 47.4 FPS is not advisable for a responsive experience, and Low at 96.4 FPS sacrifices too much visual quality for the frame rate gain. At 3840x2160, no preset achieves a fully smooth experience; Low at 54.2 FPS is the only option approaching playability, but even this is below ideal. Users targeting 4K should consider lowering resolution or accepting reduced settings.

The data suggests that the High preset at 1080p is the sweet spot, offering a 33.7% improvement over Ultra while maintaining visuals that are noticeably better than Medium. For users with high-refresh 1440p monitors, Medium is the pragmatic choice, as it provides a 30.7% frame rate increase over High while only stepping down one quality tier.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this CPU and GPU combo?

A: The data shows 1920x1080 as the strongest resolution, with the High preset achieving 92.7 FPS. At 2560x1440, the Medium preset delivers 77.6 FPS, which is also playable, but 3840x2160 fails to reach 60 FPS on any preset.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Intel Core i5-10400F has an average benchmark score of 14168, which is 0.4% higher than the AMD EPYC 7552's 14115, and 0.8% higher than the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C's 14277 (the delta is negative, meaning the i5 is slower by 0.8%).

Q: Is the GPU a bottleneck at 4K?

A: Yes, the measured data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor at 3840x2160. Even at Low settings, the average FPS is 54.2, and Ultra drops to 29.1 FPS, suggesting the Radeon RX 6600's 8 GB VRAM and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for this resolution.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p?

A: The measured difference is 77.5 FPS, with Low producing 146.6 FPS and Ultra producing 69.1 FPS. This demonstrates that the quality preset has a substantial impact at 1080p, where the GPU is less constrained.

Q: How does the GPU's performance compare to the RTX 3060 Ti?

A: The Radeon RX 6600 has an average benchmark score of 25235, which is 0.5% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 25120. The deltaPct of 0.5 indicates the RX 6600 is slightly faster in this aggregate metric.

Q: Can this system handle high-refresh gaming?

A: At 1080p, yes. The Low preset reaches 146.6 FPS, and High reaches 92.7 FPS, both suitable for 144 Hz displays. At 1440p, the Low preset hits 96.4 FPS, which is also viable, but higher presets fall below the 100 FPS threshold.