Fivem

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-10400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT lands at rank 986 out of 1792 tested combos in Fivem. That places it in the middle of the pack, which is a fair reflection of what this pairing delivers. The data shows a system that is neither a top-tier performer nor a weakling; it sits comfortably in the broad midfield where most practical gaming rigs live. For a multiplayer-focused title like Fivem, this rank suggests the combo will handle the game's demands without embarrassment, though it won't top any charts either.

What matters more than the raw rank is how the two components interact. The RX 6700 XT is the stronger partner here, sitting at the 77th percentile among all GPUs. The i5-10400F is at the 73rd percentile among CPUs. Those are close, but the GPU pulls slightly ahead, which hints that the processor might be the first bottleneck when settings drop. The measured FPS data confirms this: at 1080p Low, the combo hits 192.7 FPS, a number that screams CPU-bound. At 4K Ultra, it falls to 32.3 FPS, which is pure GPU territory. The rank of 986 reflects this balance—decent at both jobs but not exceptional at either.

Compared to its nearest rivals, the CPU's average benchmark score of 14168 is nearly identical to the AMD EPYC 7552 (14115, delta 0.4%) and the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C (14277, delta -0.8%). The Intel Core i5-8500 (14332, delta -1.1%) edges it out slightly. This tells you the i5-10400F is a known quantity—a solid six-core part that doesn't surprise. The GPU's average score of 33721 puts it just ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 6800 (33493, delta 0.7%) and behind the AMD Radeon HD 7950 (34050, delta -1%) and AMD Radeon RX 480 (34059, delta -1%). The NVIDIA RTX A5000 (33294, delta 1.3%) trails slightly. These deltas are all within a couple of percent, so the RX 6700 XT is firmly in its expected performance class.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Fivem smoothly at 1080p?

A: Yes. At 1080p with High settings, the average FPS is 119. Dropping to Low pushes it to 192.7 FPS. Even at Ultra, it holds 90.6 FPS, which is well above playable thresholds for most multiplayer scenarios.

Q: What is the best resolution for this pairing?

A: The data suggests 1440p is the sweet spot. At 1440p High, the average is 79.3 FPS, and at Low it reaches 124.4 FPS. This gives a good balance between visual quality and frame rate, whereas 4K drops below 60 FPS on all settings except Low (70.4 FPS).

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this game?

A: It depends on the settings. At 1080p Low, the frame rate of 192.7 FPS indicates the CPU is the ceiling. At 4K Ultra, the 32.3 FPS shows the GPU is fully saturated. The crossover happens somewhere in the middle, but the GPU becomes the primary limiter as resolution and quality increase.

Q: How does the RX 6700 XT's VRAM affect Fivem?

A: The card has 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus with 384.0 GB/s bandwidth. For Fivem, this is ample. The game does not appear to be VRAM-limited in the measured results, as the frame rate drops are consistent with compute and fill rate limits rather than memory capacity issues.

Q: How does the i5-10400F's core count impact multiplayer performance?

A: The CPU has 6 cores and 12 threads, which is adequate for Fivem's multiplayer load. The single-thread score of 688 in 3dMark and 1453 in Cinebench R23 indicate solid per-core performance. The 12 MB of shared L3 cache helps with the varied workloads in a busy server.

Q: Is this a future-proof combo?

A: The GPU is end-of-life, and the CPU's socket (Intel Socket 1200) is from an older generation. For Fivem specifically, the data shows it handles current settings well. However, the 65W TDP CPU and 230W TDP GPU leave little headroom for major upgrades without a platform change.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and tells a clear story about where the bottleneck shifts. At 1080p High, the combo produces 119 FPS. Jump to 1440p High, and it falls to 79.3 FPS—a 33% reduction. At 4K High, it drops further to 46.2 FPS, another 42% cut. This scaling pattern is typical of a GPU-limited scenario at higher resolutions. The RX 6700 XT simply runs out of pixel-pushing power as the resolution climbs.

Look at the Low settings, though, and the picture changes. At 1080p Low, the system hits 192.7 FPS. At 1440p Low, it still manages 124.4 FPS. Even at 4K Low, it holds 70.4 FPS. These numbers are disproportionately high for the resolution increase, which suggests the CPU is doing more of the work when the GPU load is light. The i5-10400F's boost clock of 4.30 GHz and 12 threads keep the frame rate high when the graphical load is minimal.

The gap between Low and Ultra settings also widens with resolution. At 1080p, the difference between Low (192.7 FPS) and Ultra (90.6 FPS) is 102 FPS. At 4K, Low (70.4 FPS) versus Ultra (32.3 FPS) is a 38 FPS gap. This compression at higher resolutions is a classic sign of GPU saturation. The game's settings have less impact on frame rate when the GPU is already struggling to fill 8.3 million pixels. The data indicates that for a smooth 60 FPS experience, 1440p is the ceiling for this combo with any settings above Low.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1080p, the combo delivers a wide range depending on settings. Low settings produce 192.7 FPS, which is excellent for competitive play. Medium drops to 150.2 FPS, still very smooth. High comes in at 119 FPS, and Ultra sits at 90.6 FPS. This spread shows that the system has plenty of headroom at 1080p, even on the most demanding preset. The data suggests that players can prioritize visual fidelity without sacrificing responsiveness.

Moving to 1440p, the numbers become more moderate. Low settings yield 124.4 FPS, Medium hits 97.6 FPS, and High reaches 79.3 FPS. Ultra falls to 59.6 FPS, which is just at the edge of playable for many users. This resolution is where the RX 6700 XT starts to show its limits, but the i5-10400F still keeps up. The 59.6 FPS at Ultra is notably close to the 60 FPS target, so a small settings tweak could push it over.

At 4K, the combo struggles to maintain high frame rates. Low settings produce 70.4 FPS, which is playable. Medium drops to 57.6 FPS, High falls to 46.2 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 32.3 FPS. These numbers are below the smoothness most players expect from a modern rig. The data clearly shows that 4K is not this pairing's home turf. For Fivem, which is a multiplayer game where frame rate matters for responsiveness, sticking to 1440p or below is the practical choice.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT is the dominant component in this pairing. Its 12 GB of GDDR6 memory, running at 16 Gbps effective on a 192-bit bus, delivers 384.0 GB/s of bandwidth. That is more than enough for Fivem's textures and geometry at any resolution tested. The 2560 shading units and 64 ROPs handle the rasterization workload, and the 40 ray accelerators are present but likely unused in this game, given Fivem's age and multiplayer focus.

The clock speeds are aggressive: a base of 2321 MHz, a game clock of 2424 MHz, and a boost of 2581 MHz. These high clocks contribute to the GPU's 13.21 TFLOPS of FP32 performance. The texture rate of 413.0 GTexel/s and pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s are the raw numbers behind the 46.2 FPS at 4K High. The card's 77th percentile ranking among all GPUs puts it in the upper tier, but the measured results in Fivem show it is not a 4K powerhouse.

The GPU's benchmark scores reinforce its position. The Passmark G3D score of 19786 and the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2435 are respectable. The Vulkan score of 108032 in Geekbench is relevant for a game like Fivem, which can use newer APIs. However, the deltaPct values against rivals are tight—the RX 6800 is 0.7% faster, the HD 7950 is 1% faster, and the RX 480 is 1% faster. This means the RX 6700 XT is performing exactly as expected, no more, no less. The 230W TDP and dual-slot cooler are the costs of that performance, but the data shows it does the job without thermal throttling in the measured results.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-10400F is the quieter partner in this duo, but its role is critical. With 6 cores and 12 threads, it provides the multi-threaded muscle needed for Fivem's server-side simulation and the background tasks that run on a busy multiplayer server. The base clock of 2.90 GHz and boost clock of 4.30 GHz give it a wide operating range. The 12 MB of shared L3 cache is a decent size for a 10th-gen part, helping with the game's asset streaming.

The CPU's benchmark scores show a part that is competent but not exceptional. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 10297 and single-core score of 1453 indicate solid performance for a six-core chip. The Passmark multithread score of 12115 and single-thread score of 2541 confirm this. The 3DMark scores—4748 at 16 threads, 3929 at 8 threads, and 2560 at 4 threads—show good scaling with thread count. The 73rd percentile among all CPUs is a fair rating.

In Fivem, the CPU's impact is most visible at lower resolutions and settings. At 1080p Low, the 192.7 FPS result is likely CPU-limited, as the GPU has plenty of headroom. The single-thread performance, measured at 688 in 3DMark single-thread, is the key factor here. Fivem's multiplayer mode can be sensitive to single-thread performance, and the i5-10400F's 4.30 GHz boost helps. The 65W TDP means it runs cool and leaves thermal headroom in the system, but the data shows it will hold back the GPU at high frame rates. For players chasing 144Hz at 1080p, the CPU is the ceiling. At 1440p and above, the GPU takes over as the limiting factor, and the CPU's job becomes ensuring consistent frame times rather than peak FPS.