Fivem

Fivem is a peculiar case in the benchmark database because it is less a traditional, optimized game engine and more a framework layered on top of Grand Theft Auto V's code, heavily dependent on server-side scripts and player counts. The measured data for this combination of an Intel Core i5-10400F and AMD Radeon RX 7700 reveals a system that is highly capable at mainstream resolutions but begins to show its structural limits when pushed to the extreme. The results indicate a pairing where the GPU is the dominant factor at 4K, but the CPU’s architectural age becomes the primary constraint at 1080p, creating a nuanced profile that is far from a simple linear scaling of performance.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate progression across resolutions is telling. At 1080p with Low settings, this combo produces 200 FPS, which acts as a baseline for the system's absolute ceiling in this title. Moving to 1440p Low drops the average to 132 FPS, a 34% reduction. The jump to 4K Low yields 73 FPS, which is a 45% drop from the 1440p figure. This pattern of significant scaling indicates that while the GPU is being stressed more as resolution increases, the initial 1080p figure is likely being bottlenecked by the CPU, preventing the GPU from fully stretching its legs.

The gap between settings narrows as resolution increases, which is a classic sign of a GPU-bound scenario. At 1080p, the difference between Low (200 FPS) and Ultra (98 FPS) is a massive 102 FPS. However, at 4K, the gap between Low (73 FPS) and Ultra (36 FPS) is only 37 FPS. This compression of the performance envelope at higher resolutions suggests that the RX 7700’s rendering workload is becoming the limiting factor. The data indicates that the i5-10400F can feed frames fast enough at 1080p to allow the settings to have a huge impact, but at 4K, the GPU’s pixel-pushing capabilities are saturated, and the CPU’s headroom becomes irrelevant.

The most critical observation is the 4K High result of 46 FPS. This is a steep cliff from the 1440p High score of 83 FPS. While the 1440p to 4K transition usually demands a significant performance hit, the 45% drop here is substantial. It suggests that the RX 7700, with its 16 GB of memory, is not necessarily running out of VRAM, but rather that the sheer pixel count at 3840x2160 is overwhelming the GPU's compute units. The scaling from 1440p High (83 FPS) to 4K High (46 FPS) shows that this GPU is better suited for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1440p, where it can maintain a smooth experience, rather than being a native 4K powerhouse.

Settings Recommendations

The measured rows offer a clear hierarchy for the best experience. At 1080p, the High preset at 126 FPS is the sweet spot. The jump from Medium (158 FPS) to High (126 FPS) is a 32 FPS loss, but the visual uplift is typically substantial in this engine. The Ultra preset at 98 FPS is still highly playable, but the performance cost from High to Ultra is disproportionate relative to the visual gains in most multiplayer scenarios. The Low preset's 200 FPS is only relevant for competitive play at the absolute highest refresh rates, as the visual quality is likely too degraded for general use.

At 1440p, the High preset at 83 FPS is the recommendation for a balanced experience. It is smooth enough for most gameplay and offers a significant visual upgrade over Medium (104 FPS). The Medium preset is the safe choice for ensuring a stable frame rate on a 1440p 144Hz monitor, as the 104 FPS average provides more headroom for the frame-time spikes common in busy multiplayer servers. The Ultra preset at 65 FPS is borderline; while playable, it does not fully utilize a high-refresh-rate display and may feel less responsive in intense firefights.

For 4K, the situation is less forgiving. The Medium preset at 58 FPS is the only viable option for a playable experience, and even then, it is right on the edge of the 60 FPS target. The High preset at 46 FPS is a compromise that will be noticeable in fast-paced action. The Low preset at 73 FPS is the only way to achieve a smooth 4K experience, but it defeats the purpose of the higher resolution by stripping away the graphical fidelity that makes 4K worthwhile. The data suggests that this combination is not intended for native 4K gaming; users should either lower the resolution or stick to Medium settings to maintain a consistent frame rate.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-10400F is a Comet Lake part with 6 cores and 12 threads, running at a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. Its cache structure includes 64 KB of L1 and 256 KB of L2 per core, with a shared 12 MB L3 cache. In the context of Fivem, which is known to be sensitive to single-thread performance and memory latency, this processor's architecture is a significant factor. The benchmark scores for this CPU show a single-thread score of 688 in 3dmark and 1451 in Cinebench R23, which are modest by modern standards.

The data suggests that at 1080p, the CPU is often the limiting component. The fact that the frame rate scales so dramatically with settings at 1080p (from 200 FPS on Low to 98 FPS on Ultra) indicates that the GPU has enough headroom to render more, but the CPU is struggling to issue draw calls and process game logic faster. The 12 threads help with the multi-threaded aspects of the game, but the per-core performance is not exceptional. The CPU's percentile versus all CPUs is 68, placing it in the upper-midrange, but its nearest rivals include server and mobile parts, suggesting that its multi-threaded capability is competitive, yet its single-core performance leaves it behind newer designs.

The 3dmark 16-thread score of 4748 and max-thread score of 4735 are nearly identical, indicating that the processor is fully utilizing its 12 threads but not scaling further. This is typical of a 6-core/12-thread part. In Fivem, this means the CPU can handle a moderate number of background tasks and player interactions, but when the game is running at a low resolution and high frame rate, the CPU's thread scheduling and execution become the bottleneck. The boost clock of 4.30 GHz is achievable under load, but the 14 nm process node means it runs hot and may not sustain that boost indefinitely under heavy multi-threaded loads, potentially causing micro-stutters.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of tested combinations for Fivem, this specific pairing of the i5-10400F and RX 7700 ranks at 1318 out of 3005 combos. This places it in the 44th percentile, which is lower than the individual component percentiles (CPU at 68, GPU at 58). This discrepancy is a critical insight. The combination underperforms relative to what the parts might suggest individually, pointing to a potential bottleneck or an inefficiency in how these two specific components interact in this game.

The rank of 1318 out of 3005 means that there are many other CPU+GPU pairings that achieve higher frame rates. This suggests that while the RX 7700 is a capable card, it is being held back by the older i5-10400F in this title. The delta between the combo rank and the component ranks implies that a newer CPU with stronger single-thread performance would likely unlock significantly more performance from this GPU. The data shows that the combo is more than capable for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but it is not an optimal pairing for maximizing Fivem's performance potential, as the CPU's age limits the overall system ceiling.

The benchmark results for the GPU place it near the AMD Radeon R9 370X (delta of -0.1%) and the AMD Radeon Pro W5500 (delta of 1.1%), which are much older or workstation-oriented parts. This is a stark illustration of how the i5-10400F can drag down the perceived performance of the RX 7700. In a more balanced system, the RX 7700's benchmark scores (e.g., Passmark G3D of 20974) would typically place it far above such rivals, but in the real-world Fivem test, the combination's ranking suffers due to the CPU's inability to keep pace.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 is a RDNA 3.0 part based on the Navi 32 chip, fabricated on a 5 nm process. It features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 624.1 GB/s. Its boost clock is rated at 2459 MHz, with a game clock of 2041 MHz. The GPU has 2560 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 96 ROPs, along with 40 ray-tracing cores. Its benchmarks show a 3dmark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2865 and a Passmark G3D score of 20974, placing it at the 58th percentile of all GPUs.

In Fivem, the GPU's role becomes dominant at higher resolutions. The 16 GB VRAM is a boon for this mod-heavy game, as it allows for high-resolution textures and many custom assets without hitting memory limits. However, the GPU's raw compute power is the limiting factor at 4K. The 25.18 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is substantial, but the demands of 4K rendering in a game with poor optimization are immense. The data shows that at 4K, the frame rates are low (36-73 FPS), indicating that the GPU is fully saturated.

The GPU's memory bandwidth of 624.1 GB/s is ample for this title, and the 256-bit bus ensures that data can be fed to the compute units quickly. However, the bottleneck at 4K is likely the pixel fill rate and shader throughput. The pixel rate of 236.1 GPixel/s is high, but at 4K resolution, the number of pixels to process is enormous. The GPU's performance relative to its rivals is telling: it sits near the RTX 3060 Ti (delta of -1.7%), which is a lower-tier card with less VRAM. In a CPU-unbounded scenario, the RX 7700 should outperform the RTX 3060 Ti by a larger margin, but the i5-10400F prevents it from showing its full potential.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the frame rates are consistently high. The Low preset produces an average of 200 FPS, which is the highest recorded for any configuration. Medium yields 158 FPS with a minimum of 134 and a maximum of 182, showing good frame pacing. High drops to 126 FPS, and Ultra brings the average down to 98 FPS. These numbers show that the combo is excellent for 1080p high-refresh-rate gaming, with all presets except Ultra easily exceeding 120 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong. Low produces 132 FPS, which is still very smooth. Medium delivers 104 FPS (min 88, max 120), making it a solid choice for a 144Hz monitor. High drops to 83 FPS, which is on the edge of being comfortable for 75Hz displays but is not ideal for 144Hz. Ultra falls to 65 FPS, which is playable but not optimal for competitive play. The 1440p results show a good balance between the CPU and GPU, with the system still capable of high frame rates.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles to maintain high frame rates. Low yields 73 FPS, which is the only preset to break the 60 FPS barrier. Medium produces 58 FPS (min 49, max 66), which is borderline acceptable. High drops to 46 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 36 FPS. The 4K results clearly indicate that this combo is not suited for native 4K gaming. The GPU is overwhelmed, and the frame rates become inconsistent, as shown by the Medium preset's wide min-max spread of 17 FPS. The data strongly suggests that users should stick to 1440p or 1080p for a smooth experience.