Fivem

# Fivem Performance Analysis: Intel Core i5-10400F + AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT

The Intel Core i5-10400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT delivers a compelling Fivem experience, with measured frame rates spanning from 37.7 FPS at 4K Ultra to 220.6 FPS at 1080p Low. This combo ranks 780th out of 1792 tested configurations, placing it in the upper-middle tier of all combinations tested for this multiplayer title. The data reveals a system that is heavily GPU-limited at higher resolutions, but shifts toward CPU-bound behavior at 1080p with lower settings, where the frame rates approach the CPU's practical limits.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear and predictable scaling pattern as resolution increases. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 220.6 FPS, which drops to 142.2 FPS at 1440p Low—a 35.5% reduction. At 4K Low, the frame rate falls further to 78.7 FPS, representing a 64.3% decrease from the 1080p baseline. This steep drop-off indicates that the RX 7700 XT's rendering workload grows substantially with pixel count, while the CPU has more headroom to feed frames at lower resolutions.

Looking at High settings, the scaling is similar: 139.2 FPS at 1080p drops to 92.5 FPS at 1440p (a 33.5% reduction), then to 47.5 FPS at 4K (a 65.9% drop from 1080p). The consistent percentage drops across settings suggest the GPU is the primary limiting factor at every resolution above 1080p. However, the fact that 1080p Low reaches 220.6 FPS while 1080p Ultra manages only 104 FPS indicates that at 1080p, the settings preset—not resolution—becomes the dominant variable, hinting that the CPU can keep pace with the GPU at lower settings but not at higher ones.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT, built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with a 5 nm process, features 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering 432.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its boost clock of 2544 MHz and game clock of 2171 MHz provide the raw throughput needed for Fivem's demanding multiplayer environments. The GPU's 3456 shading units and 96 ROPs contribute to a pixel rate of 244.2 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 549.5 GTexel/s, which directly impact how efficiently the card can process the game's geometry and effects.

The memory configuration is particularly relevant for Fivem, a game known for custom assets and player-created content. The 12 GB capacity ensures that texture-heavy scenarios at 4K Ultra (37.7 FPS) do not hit VRAM limits, as the frame rate degradation from Medium (60.7 FPS) to Ultra (37.7 FPS) at 4K follows a performance curve consistent with compute-bound rendering rather than memory swapping. The GPU's 35.17 TFLOPS FP32 performance provides ample compute headroom, but the data shows that at 4K Ultra, the card is clearly saturated, delivering just 37.7 FPS—a figure that suggests the GPU is the bottleneck in this configuration.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the optimal balance between visual quality and performance appears to be the Medium preset at 1440p, which delivers 113.1 FPS. This is notably higher than the 92.5 FPS achieved at High settings at the same resolution, while still providing a substantial visual upgrade over Low settings. At 1080p, Medium (173.3 FPS) offers a strong experience for high-refresh-rate monitors, though players with 144 Hz displays might prefer High (139.2 FPS) for better image quality.

For 4K gaming, the data suggests that Medium (60.7 FPS) is the practical ceiling for smooth gameplay, as High (47.5 FPS) and Ultra (37.7 FPS) fall below the 60 FPS threshold. The 78.7 FPS at 4K Low demonstrates that the GPU can handle 4K when settings are reduced, but the visual compromise is significant. The Ultra preset is only viable at 1080p, where it achieves 104 FPS, making it a reasonable choice for players who prioritize image quality over frame rate.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers 220.6 FPS at Low, 173.3 FPS at Medium, 139.2 FPS at High, and 104 FPS at Ultra. The gap between Low and Ultra is 116.6 FPS, indicating that settings have a massive impact at this resolution. The progression from Low to Ultra shows diminishing returns: Low to Medium yields a 47.3 FPS drop, Medium to High a 34.1 FPS drop, and High to Ultra a 35.2 FPS drop.

At 2560x1440, frame rates are 142.2 FPS at Low, 113.1 FPS at Medium, 92.5 FPS at High, and 71.9 FPS at Ultra. The difference between Low and Ultra here is 70.3 FPS, showing that the GPU's workload grows with pixel count, compressing the gap between settings. The 1440p results show a more linear scaling pattern compared to 1080p, with each settings tier costing roughly 20-30 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the measured values are 78.7 FPS at Low, 60.7 FPS at Medium, 47.5 FPS at High, and 37.7 FPS at Ultra. The cumulative drop from Low to Ultra is 41 FPS, which is proportionally smaller than at lower resolutions but represents a critical performance cliff. The 4K results show that even Low settings struggle to maintain high frame rates, with the 78.7 FPS figure being the only one above 60 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

This configuration ranks 780th out of 1792 tested combos for Fivem, placing it in the 43rd percentile of all tested systems. This rank reflects a balanced pairing where neither component is dramatically over- or under-powered relative to the other. The CPU's percentile vs all CPUs is 73, and the GPU's percentile vs all GPUs is also 73, suggesting that both components are similarly positioned in their respective performance hierarchies.

The GPU's nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 with a deltaPct of 0, indicating virtually identical average benchmark scores (30109 vs 30110). The AMD Radeon RX 570 shows a -0.2% deltaPct, meaning the RX 7700 XT is slightly ahead, while the NVIDIA Tesla M60 and RTX 5070 Mobile trail by 0.4% and 0.6%, respectively. These tight margins suggest that the RX 7700 XT is well-matched against its direct competitors in synthetic benchmarks, though Fivem's real-world performance may vary based on driver optimization and game-specific workloads.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-10400F features 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. Its 12 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support (42.7 GB/s bandwidth) provide adequate bandwidth for feeding the RX 7700 XT. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 10297 and single-core score of 1453 indicate solid mid-range performance, positioning it at the 73rd percentile of all CPUs.

In Fivem, the CPU's role becomes apparent when examining the 1080p results. The jump from 220.6 FPS at Low to 173.3 FPS at Medium (a 47.3 FPS drop) suggests that the CPU can sustain high frame rates at lower settings, but the game's draw calls and physics calculations at higher presets begin to tax the 6-core/12-thread configuration. The 3DMark single-thread score of 688 and 2-thread score of 1350 indicate that single-thread performance is adequate but not exceptional, which matters in a multiplayer game where server-side and client-side processing can create CPU bottlenecks. The CPU's nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C, performs within 0.8% in average benchmark scores, while the Intel Core i5-8500 trails by 1.1%, confirming that the i5-10400F sits in a competitive mid-range segment.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Fivem?

A: Based on the measured data, 1440p with Medium settings (113.1 FPS) offers the best balance of visual quality and performance. At 1080p, the combo achieves 139.2 FPS at High settings, while 4K is limited to 60.7 FPS at Medium.

Q: How does the RX 7700 XT compare to its closest rivals?

A: The RX 7700 XT has an average benchmark score of 30097, with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 at 30109 (0% deltaPct), the AMD Radeon RX 570 at 30158 (-0.2%), the NVIDIA Tesla M60 at 29969 (0.4%), and the RTX 5070 Mobile at 29928 (0.6%).

Q: Is the i5-10400F a bottleneck for the RX 7700 XT?

A: The data suggests the CPU can keep pace at lower settings, as shown by 220.6 FPS at 1080p Low. However, the drop to 104 FPS at 1080p Ultra indicates that the CPU becomes more limiting at higher presets, though the GPU is still the primary constraint at 4K.

Q: What FPS can I expect at 1080p with High settings?

A: The measured average FPS for this combo at 1920x1080 with High settings is 139.2 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold and suitable for high-refresh-rate displays.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: This combo ranks 780th out of 1792 tested combinations for Fivem, placing it in the upper-middle tier of all systems tested.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this setup?

A: At 4K, the combo achieves 78.7 FPS at Low settings and 60.7 FPS at Medium, making 4K playable only with reduced settings. High (47.5 FPS) and Ultra (37.7 FPS) fall below the 60 FPS threshold.