Fivem

The Intel Core i5-10400F paired with the Intel Arc B570 in Fivem delivers a playable experience primarily at 1080p and 1440p, but falls short of smooth performance at 4K. This combo ranks in the lower half of tested configurations, and the data shows that graphical settings have a profound impact on frame rates, more so than resolution changes alone.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core i5-10400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the Comet Lake architecture, built on a 14 nm process. Its base clock is 2.90 GHz, and it boosts up to 4.30 GHz. The processor has a 12 MB shared L3 cache and supports DDR4 memory with a dual-channel bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. In the context of Fivem, a multiplayer modification, the CPU's threading capacity is relevant because the game must handle both the base GTA V engine and the additional scripts, entities, and player data from the server.

Benchmark data for this CPU shows a single-thread score of 688 in 3dmark and 1451 in Cinebench R23 single-core, while its multi-threaded results are 4748 in 3dmark 16-thread and 10283 in Cinebench R23 multicore. These scores suggest a processor that is well-balanced for gaming, with a strong single-core performance that is often critical for game logic, and adequate multi-threading for background tasks. The CPU's percentile rank relative to all CPUs is 68, placing it above a majority of processors, yet its nearest rivals in average benchmark score include the Intel Xeon 6756E (0.2% faster) and the AMD EPYC 7552 (0.5% slower), indicating it sits in a dense performance tier.

In this specific system, the CPU’s impact on Fivem results is most evident when comparing frame rates at lower resolutions. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 136 FPS average, but this drops to 89 FPS at 1440p and 50 FPS at 4K. The progression of these numbers suggests that while the CPU is capable of high frame rates at lower resolutions, it becomes less of a bottleneck as resolution increases, shifting the load to the GPU. The 3dmark 2-thread score of 1350 and 4-thread score of 2560 show that the processor can handle the light-thread workloads common in the game's core simulation, but the game’s multiplayer nature, which can be unpredictable, may occasionally stress the 12 threads, especially with many players in a single area.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Arc B570 is a dedicated graphics card based on the Xe2-HPG architecture, manufactured on a 5 nm process by TSMC. It features 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 380.0 GB/s. The GPU has a base and boost clock of 2500 MHz, with memory clocked at 2375 MHz (19 Gbps effective). Its compute capabilities include 2304 shading units, 144 TMUs, 80 ROPs, and 18 ray tracing cores, delivering an FP32 performance of 11.52 TFLOPS. The card’s pixel rate is 200.0 GPixel/s, and its texture rate is 360.0 GTexel/s.

The GPU’s benchmark performance, as measured by Passmark G3D, is 14195, with a percentile rank of 65 against all GPUs. Its nearest rivals in average score include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (0.1% faster) and the Intel Arc A750 (0.1% slower), showing that the B570 is closely matched to those cards in raw compute. In Fivem, the GPU role is decisive at higher resolutions. The measured FPS results show a steep decline from 1080p to 4K across all settings. For instance, at High settings, the average FPS drops from 86 at 1080p to 31 at 4K. This 63% reduction in frame rate aligns with the GPU being the primary limiting component at 4K, as the pixel workload quadruples from 1080p.

The 10 GB VRAM buffer is sufficient for the game’s textures at these settings, but the card’s memory bandwidth and raw pixel throughput appear to constrain performance at 4K. At 1080p, the GPU is less stressed, allowing the CPU to push higher frame rates, as evidenced by the 136 FPS average at Low settings. The data suggests that the Arc B570 is a strong performer at mainstream resolutions but struggles to maintain high frame rates at 4K in this game, where the 24 FPS average at Ultra settings is below the threshold for acceptable playability.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The resolution scaling data reveals a clear pattern of diminishing frame rates as resolution increases, with the drop becoming more pronounced at higher settings. At Low settings, the average FPS goes from 136 at 1080p to 89 at 1440p and 50 at 4K, representing a 34% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 44% drop from 1440p to 4K. At High settings, the decline is steeper in percentage terms: from 86 FPS at 1080p to 56 FPS at 1440p (a 35% drop) and then to 31 FPS at 4K (a 45% drop). This trend indicates that the limiting component shifts from the CPU at lower resolutions to the GPU at higher resolutions.

At 1080p, the system is more balanced, as the CPU can feed the GPU enough frames to reach 136 FPS at Low settings. However, as resolution increases, the GPU's workload grows exponentially, and the frame rate ceiling is governed by the Arc B570's fill rate and memory bandwidth. The Medium settings data provides additional insight, with average FPS of 107 at 1080p, 71 at 1440p, and 39 at 4K, along with minimum and maximum values. At 1080p Medium, the minimum FPS is 91 and the maximum is 123, showing a 32 FPS spread. At 1440p Medium, the range is from 60 to 81, a 21 FPS spread, and at 4K Medium, the range tightens to 33 to 45, a 12 FPS spread. This tightening of the frame time variance at higher resolutions further confirms that the GPU becomes the bottleneck, as the CPU has more headroom to maintain consistent frame delivery, and the GPU's consistent, but lower, throughput dominates.

The data indicates that the combo is best suited for 1080p, where even Ultra settings achieve 67 FPS, and 1440p, where High settings deliver 56 FPS. At 4K, the system is not capable of delivering smooth gameplay, as even Low settings only reach 50 FPS, and Medium and High settings fall to 39 and 31 FPS respectively. The scaling pattern is typical of a mid-range GPU paired with a competent but not high-end CPU, where the GPU’s limits are reached at 4K, and the CPU's limits are only approached at 1080p with the lowest settings.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend heavily on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For 1080p, the High preset offers the best balance, delivering an average of 86 FPS. While the Low preset achieves a higher 136 FPS, the jump to High likely provides a significant visual upgrade, and the 86 FPS average is still well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth play. The Ultra preset at 1080p yields 67 FPS, which is playable, but the 19 FPS drop from High to Ultra may not justify the visual gains, especially if the game’s multiplayer mode has frequent frame drops. The Medium preset at 1080p, with an average of 107 FPS and a minimum of 91 FPS, is also a strong choice for competitive play, as it ensures frame rates stay high during intense action.

At 1440p, the Low preset is the only one that consistently delivers high frame rates, averaging 89 FPS. The High preset drops to 56 FPS, which is playable but may feel less responsive. The Medium preset averages 71 FPS with a minimum of 60, making it a viable option for those who want a balance between visuals and performance. The Ultra preset at 1440p, with an average of 44 FPS, is not recommended for smooth gameplay. For 4K, the data shows that no preset achieves a comfortable frame rate. The Low preset averages 50 FPS, which is borderline, but the Medium preset drops to 39 FPS, and the High and Ultra presets average 31 and 24 FPS respectively. Given these numbers, the best experience for this combo is to stick to 1080p or 1440p. For 1080p, the High preset is recommended for its balance of visuals and performance. For 1440p, the Low or Medium presets are the most practical choices, with Low offering the highest frame rates and Medium providing a moderate visual upgrade without sacrificing too much performance.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the Intel Core i5-10400F and Intel Arc B570 ranks 2396 out of 3005 tested combos in Fivem. This places it in the 20th percentile of all tested systems, indicating that the majority of configurations deliver higher frame rates. The rank reflects the system’s overall performance across all measured resolutions and settings. While the CPU itself has a percentile rank of 68, suggesting it is a capable mid-range processor, and the GPU has a percentile rank of 65, their combined performance in this game is dragged down by the significant frame rate drops at 4K and the modest performance at 1440p.

The combo’s rank is likely influenced by the fact that the Arc B570, while competitive in synthetic benchmarks, does not translate its raw compute into top-tier gaming performance in this specific title. The data shows that at 1080p, the system is competitive, but at higher resolutions, it falls behind many other combos that may feature more powerful GPUs or better-optimized drivers. The ranking is a holistic measure, and the system’s inability to maintain high frame rates at 4K is a primary factor in its position near the bottom of the ranking table. The fact that it is above 609 other combos does indicate that there are many less capable systems, but for a user seeking high-refresh-rate multiplayer gaming, this rank suggests that the combo is better suited for 1080p play.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves in Fivem, and at what settings?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 136, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: Does the Intel Core i5-10400F bottleneck the Intel Arc B570 at 4K?

A: No, the data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K. For example, at 4K High settings, the average FPS is 31, while at 1080p High, it is 86, showing that the GPU's workload at higher resolutions is the primary constraint.

Q: How does this combo's performance at 1440p compare to its performance at 1080p?

A: The performance drops noticeably. At High settings, the average FPS goes from 86 at 1080p to 56 at 1440p, a 35% decrease. At Low settings, it goes from 136 to 89 FPS, a 34% decrease.

Q: Is the Intel Arc B570's 10 GB VRAM sufficient for Fivem at Ultra settings?

A: The data shows that at 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 24, which is unplayable. However, the low frame rate is more likely due to the GPU's compute limits rather than a VRAM capacity issue, as even at 1080p Ultra, the average FPS is 67, which is playable.

Q: What is the best setting for a smooth 60+ FPS experience at 1440p?

A: The Low preset is the only one that comfortably exceeds 60 FPS, averaging 89 FPS. The Medium preset averages 71 FPS, which also provides a smooth experience, but with a higher visual load.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B570's performance compare to its closest rival, the Intel Arc A750?

A: In average benchmark score, the Arc B570 is 0.1% slower than the Arc A750, with scores of 20556 and 20582 respectively, indicating they are virtually identical in raw compute performance.