Fivem

The Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT delivers a solid, if not spectacular, Fivem experience, with performance heavily dependent on the resolution and quality preset chosen. The data indicates that this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it can maintain high frame rates, but it struggles to maintain playable performance at 4K with higher settings. The benchmark results show a clear pattern: the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, while the CPU holds up well enough to avoid major frame rate dips at lower settings.

FAQ

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

A: Based on the measured data, 1920x1080 is the optimal resolution. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 160 FPS, and even at High settings, it maintains a strong 97.7 FPS average.

Q: How does the combo perform at 1440p?

A: Performance at 2560x1440 is very good. The average frame rate ranges from 105.6 FPS on Low settings to 49.4 FPS on Ultra, with High settings delivering a respectable 65.8 FPS average.

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

A: 4K gaming is only viable on lower settings. At 3840x2160, the combo produces an average of 59.6 FPS on Low, but this drops to 38 FPS on High and 28.8 FPS on Ultra, which are not ideal for smooth gameplay.

Q: Which settings preset provides the best experience?

A: The High preset at 1080p offers the best balance of visual quality and performance, yielding an average of 97.7 FPS. This is a significant improvement over the 76.8 FPS average on Ultra, with a relatively modest visual quality trade-off.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core i5-11400F has an average benchmark score of 17181, placing it at the 75th percentile. Its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U, has a nearly identical score of 17189 (0% delta), while the Intel Core i7-1260P is just 0.2% behind.

Q: What is the GPU's standing relative to other graphics cards?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT has an average benchmark score of 27985, placing it at the 71st percentile. It performs slightly ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti (0.1% delta) but trails the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 by 0.9%.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT is the defining component for Fivem's visual output, equipped with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s. Its clock speeds are notably high, with a base clock of 1968 MHz, a game clock of 2359 MHz, and a boost clock of 2589 MHz. These specifications suggest a card built for high-frequency operation, which translates directly to the frame rates seen in the benchmark data.

The GPU's role becomes increasingly critical as resolution and settings increase. At 1920x1080, the card's raw throughput is sufficient to push frame rates well above 100 FPS on Low and Medium settings. However, the data shows a sharp performance cliff when moving to 3840x2160. The average frame rate at 4K Ultra is 28.8 FPS, which is less than half the 76.8 FPS achieved at 1080p Ultra. This indicates that the RX 6600 XT's memory bandwidth and processing power are insufficient for the pixel load at 4K with demanding settings. The card is clearly optimized for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1080p and high-fidelity gaming at 1440p, rather than for 4K resolution.

Settings Recommendations

For the best overall experience, the High preset at 1920x1080 is the recommended choice. The data shows this configuration produces an average of 97.7 FPS, which is well within the range for smooth, responsive gameplay. This setting provides a significant visual upgrade over Low and Medium while maintaining a frame rate that is substantially higher than the 76.8 FPS average seen on Ultra. The jump from High to Ultra yields a performance cost of roughly 21%, which may not be justifiable for the marginal visual gains in a fast-paced multiplayer environment.

For users prioritizing maximum frame rates, the Low preset at 1080p is the clear winner, with an average of 160 FPS. This is ideal for competitive play where responsiveness is paramount. At 2560x1440, the High preset is again the sweet spot, delivering an average of 65.8 FPS. This is playable, though not as fluid as the 1080p experience. The Ultra preset at 1440p, with a 49.4 FPS average, should be avoided for consistent performance. At 3840x2160, the Low preset is the only viable option, yielding an average of 59.6 FPS, which is barely acceptable for casual play.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides a clear picture of performance scaling across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are consistently high. The Low preset leads with an average of 160 FPS, followed by Medium at 123.7 FPS, High at 97.7 FPS, and Ultra at 76.8 FPS. This shows a predictable performance degradation as visual quality increases.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages drop significantly. The Low preset still manages a strong 105.6 FPS, but the higher settings begin to show strain. Medium averages 81.5 FPS, High averages 65.8 FPS, and Ultra falls to 49.4 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is substantial, representing a performance reduction of over 50%.

At 3840x2160, the limits of the hardware are exposed. The Low preset is the only one to break the 60 FPS barrier, with an average of 59.6 FPS. Medium averages 44.6 FPS, High averages 38 FPS, and Ultra drops to a demanding 28.8 FPS. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is severe, particularly on the higher settings, where the frame rate nearly halves.

Resolution Scaling

The data reveals a steep performance drop as resolution increases, highlighting the GPU as the primary limiting factor. From 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 at High settings, the average frame rate drops from 97.7 FPS to 65.8 FPS, a reduction of roughly 33%. This scaling is consistent with the increased pixel count, which puts more pressure on the GPU's shading units and memory subsystem.

The transition from 2560x1440 to 3840x2160 is even more brutal. At High settings, the average frame rate plummets from 65.8 FPS to 38 FPS, a 42% decrease. This exponential drop suggests that the RX 6600 XT is running out of memory bandwidth and raw compute power at 4K. The 8 GB VRAM and 256.0 GB/s bandwidth are simply not sufficient for the demands of 4K rendering in Fivem. The performance scaling indicates that the GPU is the bottleneck at higher resolutions, while the CPU has enough headroom to keep feeding it frames. This is a classic sign of a mid-range graphics card being pushed beyond its intended resolution target.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-11400F provides a solid foundation for this combo, featuring 6 cores and 12 threads based on the Rocket Lake architecture. It has a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, which allows it to handle the single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads common in multiplayer games. The CPU's 12 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for feeding the GPU without causing significant bottlenecks at lower resolutions.

In the benchmark data, the CPU's role is most evident at 1080p. At this resolution, the GPU is less stressed, and the frame rates are high enough that the CPU's performance becomes more relevant. The fact that the combo can achieve 160 FPS at 1080p Low indicates that the i5-11400F is capable of keeping up with the game's logic and physics at high frame rates. The CPU's average benchmark score of 17181, which places it at the 75th percentile, confirms its competitiveness. It is essentially tied with the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U (0% delta) and slightly ahead of the Intel Core i7-1260P (-0.2% delta). This suggests that the CPU is not a weak link in this configuration, and its performance is well-matched to the GPU's capabilities.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-11400F and the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT ranks at 1316 out of 1792 tested combos for Fivem. This places it in the lower-to-middle portion of the ranking table, which is a fair reflection of its performance profile. The combo is not a top-tier performer, but it is far from being an entry-level setup. The ranking indicates that while this hardware can play Fivem competently, there are many other combinations that deliver higher frame rates or better 4K performance.

The mid-pack ranking is consistent with the measured FPS data. The combo excels at 1080p, where it can deliver excellent frame rates, and it is capable at 1440p with adjusted settings. However, it falls short at 4K, which is a common weakness for mid-range hardware. The GPU's 71st percentile standing and the CPU's 75th percentile standing both suggest components that are above average, but neither is exceptional enough to push the combo into the upper echelons of the ranking. The data shows that this combo is a balanced, sensible choice for a 1080p or 1440p gaming rig, but it is not built for extreme resolutions or maximum settings.