Fivem

The Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT delivers playable frame rates in Fivem, but the data reveals a clear hierarchy where resolution dictates performance. At 1080p, the combination is capable of high refresh rates, while 4K pushes the GPU to its limits. This analysis breaks down the measured results across resolutions and settings to show exactly where this combo stands.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a dramatic drop as resolution increases, indicating that the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT becomes the limiting factor at higher pixel counts. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 159.4 FPS, but this falls to 100.7 FPS at 1440p and further to 56.4 FPS at 4K. That represents a 36.8% drop from 1080p to 1440p, and a 44.0% drop from 1440p to 4K. The scaling is steep, confirming that pixel throughput is the primary constraint.

With High settings, the pattern repeats but at lower absolute numbers: 100.7 FPS at 1080p, 64 FPS at 1440p, and 38.7 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 36.4%, and from 1440p to 4K it is 39.5%. This consistency across presets suggests that resolution scaling is independent of the quality level chosen, which is typical when the GPU is the bottleneck.

The Ultra preset shows the most severe scaling. At 1080p, the combo manages 78.6 FPS, which is already below the 100 FPS threshold many players expect. At 1440p, this drops to 52 FPS, and at 4K it falls to exactly 30 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is barely playable, and the 61.8% reduction from 1080p to 4K highlights that this preset is not viable at high resolutions.

The data indicates that at 1080p, the CPU has enough headroom to feed the GPU, as the difference between Low and High settings is only 36.8%. At 4K, the gap between Low and High narrows to 31.4%, suggesting that the GPU is so saturated that settings changes have less impact. Benchmark results indicate that this combo is best suited for 1080p gaming, with 1440p being a compromise, and 4K reserved for Low or Medium settings.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-11400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the Rocket Lake architecture, with a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. Its 12 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support at 51.2 GB/s bandwidth provide a solid foundation for gaming. In Fivem, which is a multiplayer modification that relies heavily on server-side scripting and frequent world-state updates, the CPU’s single-thread performance is often more critical than raw multi-core throughput.

The benchmark scores for the i5-11400F show a single-thread score of 868 in 3DMark, and a PassMark single-thread score of 2981. These are respectable numbers, placing the CPU in the 75th percentile of all CPUs. The multi-threaded results are stronger, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 14372 and a Geekbench multicore score of 7579. This suggests that while the CPU can handle heavily threaded workloads, its single-thread capability is sufficient for Fivem’s typical server-side load.

Looking at the nearest rivals, the i5-11400F sits within 0.2% of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U and the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U, and 0.2% behind the Intel Core i5-1240U. This tight grouping means that the CPU is not a differentiator in this combo; the GPU will dominate the performance curve. The 3DMark 2-thread score of 1691 and 4-thread score of 3171 show that scaling from two to four threads is nearly linear, but the jump to 8 threads yields 4691, which is a 48% improvement, indicating that the CPU has enough cores to avoid becoming a bottleneck in most scenarios.

In practice, the measured FPS data shows that the CPU does not limit performance at 1080p, as the frame rates scale with GPU load. At 4K, the CPU is almost certainly idle, waiting on the GPU to render each frame. The fact that the 1080p Low result of 159.4 FPS is well above the 1440p High result of 64 FPS confirms that the GPU is the primary constraint, not the processor.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Fivem at 1080p with high refresh rates?

A: Yes. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the measured average FPS is 159.4, and with High settings it is 100.7. This is sufficient for 100Hz or 144Hz monitors, though Ultra settings drop to 78.6 FPS.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combination?

A: The data shows that 2560x1440 is a viable option, with an average of 100.7 FPS on Low and 64 FPS on High. However, 1920x1080 provides the most comfortable margin, with all presets except Ultra staying above 100 FPS.

Q: How does the RX 5700 XT compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The GPU’s average benchmark score of 24731 is within 0.1% of the NVIDIA RTX A5000 Mobile and 0.6% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile. This places it in the 68th percentile of all GPUs.

Q: Is the i5-11400F a bottleneck in any scenario?

A: Benchmark results indicate that the CPU is not the limiting factor. The 6-core, 12-thread configuration with a 4.40 GHz boost clock keeps up with the GPU, as evidenced by the fact that FPS scales down consistently with resolution increases.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of this CPU?

A: The Intel Core i5-11400F has a launch MSRP of $157. This is a budget-friendly part, but it performs at the 75th percentile of all CPUs.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Fivem?

A: It can, but only at lower settings. At 3840x2160, the Low preset yields 56.4 FPS, Medium yields 45.5 FPS, and High drops to 38.7 FPS. Ultra is not recommended, as it averages exactly 30 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-11400F and AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT combination ranks 1327 out of 1792 tested combos in Fivem. This places it in the lower 26% of all combinations, which is a meaningful indicator of its overall position. The rank of 1327 suggests that while the combo is far from the top, it is not at the very bottom either. Given that the GPU sits at the 68th percentile and the CPU at the 75th, the combined rank is dragged down by the fact that Fivem is a demanding title that benefits from more powerful hardware.

The data shows that this rank is consistent with the measured FPS. At 1080p Low, the 159.4 FPS result is strong, but the average of all combos in Fivem likely skews higher, given that many players use high-end GPUs. The 4K Ultra result of 30 FPS is below the playable threshold, which penalizes the combo’s standing. When compared to the nearest rival GPUs, the RX 5700 XT is only 0.1% behind the RTX A5000 Mobile and 0.9% ahead of the Quadro RTX 5000, so the GPU is not the reason for the low rank. Instead, the CPU’s 12 threads might not be enough for heavily populated Fivem servers, where many other players and entities need to be tracked.

In a practical sense, this rank means that the combo will handle Fivem adequately at 1080p, but it will not shine at higher resolutions. Players who prioritize frame rates over visual fidelity will find this setup workable, but those who want to max out the game at 4K will need to look at higher-tier combinations.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the results are as follows: Low averages 159.4 FPS, Medium averages 123.5 FPS, High averages 100.7 FPS, and Ultra averages 78.6 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 80.8 FPS, which is the largest of any resolution, indicating that the GPU has enough headroom to render lower settings quickly.

At 2560x1440, the numbers drop significantly. Low averages 100.7 FPS, Medium averages 80.4 FPS, High averages 64 FPS, and Ultra averages 52 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 48.7 FPS, which is narrower than at 1080p, showing that the GPU is starting to saturate. The 1440p Low result matches the 1080p High result exactly at 100.7 FPS, which is an interesting data point that suggests the GPU is scaling linearly with pixel count.

At 3840x2160, the results are the weakest. Low averages 56.4 FPS, Medium averages 45.5 FPS, High averages 38.7 FPS, and Ultra averages exactly 30 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 26.4 FPS, the smallest of all resolutions, confirming that the GPU is the limiting factor. The 4K Low result of 56.4 FPS is barely above the 60 FPS threshold, while Ultra is unplayable.

The data shows that the step from Medium to High costs about 18-20% of FPS at each resolution, while the step from High to Ultra costs about 22-25%. This suggests that the settings presets are well-balanced, with each tier adding progressively more visual detail at a predictable performance cost.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the optimal settings for this combo depend entirely on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, the High preset at 100.7 FPS is the sweet spot, as it balances visual quality with a frame rate that is still smooth on most monitors. The Ultra preset at 78.6 FPS is acceptable for players who prioritize visuals over frame rates, but the drop from High to Ultra is 22% with no guarantee of a significant visual upgrade in a multiplayer environment where other players’ movements dominate the scene.

For 2560x1440, the Medium preset at 80.4 FPS is the recommended choice. This keeps the frame rate above 60 FPS while offering a reasonable level of detail. The High preset at 64 FPS is playable, but the 20% improvement from Medium to High is not worth the risk of drops during intense moments in Fivem, such as car chases or crowded areas. Ultra at 52 FPS is not recommended, as it falls below the 60 FPS threshold that most players consider minimum for smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset at 56.4 FPS is the only viable option for consistent play. Medium at 45.5 FPS is borderline, and High at 38.7 FPS is too low for competitive multiplayer. The Ultra preset at 30 FPS should be avoided entirely. For 4K users, the data suggests that reducing resolution to 1440p is a better strategy than lowering settings, as the 1440p Medium result of 80.4 FPS is significantly smoother.

In summary, the best experience per the measured rows is 1080p High for a 100+ FPS experience, or 1440p Medium for a balance of resolution and performance. The GPU has enough power to handle Fivem at 1080p, but it cannot sustain high settings at 4K. Players should prioritize frame rate over resolution in this title, as the multiplayer nature of Fivem makes responsiveness more important than pixel density.