Fivem

The Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT is a well-balanced combination for Fivem, but the data reveals a distinct performance ceiling at higher resolutions. The most critical finding is that while the combo is capable of delivering high refresh rates at 1080p, its performance at 4K Ultra drops to 40.4 FPS, indicating that the graphics card becomes the primary bottleneck in the most demanding scenarios. This analysis of measured frames per second (FPS) data shows a system that is ideal for competitive play on 1080p displays but requires settings adjustments to maintain smooth gameplay at 1440p and 4K.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-11400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Rocket Lake architecture. Its base clock is 2.60 GHz, and it can boost up to 4.40 GHz. In the context of Fivem, which is a multiplayer modification that often relies on a mix of physics, AI, and world streaming, the CPU's multi-threading capabilities are significant. The processor's benchmark scores are telling: it scores 14372 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2029 in single-core. These scores place it in the 75th percentile of all CPUs, indicating strong overall performance for its class.

The data suggests that the CPU is not the limiting factor in most of the measured FPS scenarios. For instance, at 1080p Low settings, the combo achieves 217.2 FPS. This high frame rate is a strong indicator that the i5-11400F has enough headroom to feed the GPU with data at lower graphical loads. The processor's 3DMark scores further substantiate its capability: a single-thread score of 868 and a max-thread score of 5652. These figures show that the i5-11400F can handle both lightly-threaded tasks, which are common in game logic, and heavier multi-threaded workloads, which can occur when many entities are loaded in a busy server.

Comparing the i5-11400F to its nearest rivals, the average benchmark score is 17181. It sits within a tight performance band, with the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U at 17189 (a 0% delta) and the Intel Core i5-1240U at 17141 (a 0.2% delta). This indicates that the i5-11400F is a solid, middling performer in its segment. However, in Fivem, the architectural advantages of a desktop chip with a high boost clock ensure that it does not bottleneck the RX 7700 XT. The performance gap between settings at 1080p, from 106.1 FPS at Ultra to 217.2 FPS at Low, shows that the CPU can scale with the GPU's workload. When the GPU is not overburdened by high-resolution textures, the CPU's 12 threads are sufficient to maintain high frame rates.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT is the dominant component in this pairing, built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus. It has a boost clock of 2544 MHz and a game clock of 2171 MHz. The memory bandwidth is 432.0 GB/s, which is crucial for high-resolution textures in Fivem. With 3456 shading units and 96 ROPs, the GPU is a robust performer, as evidenced by its 22547 score in Passmark G3D and its 73rd percentile ranking among all GPUs.

The GPU's performance in Fivem is directly tied to the settings and resolution. The most demanding scenario, 4K Ultra, yields an average of 40.4 FPS, which is below the threshold for smooth gameplay. This is a clear sign that the RX 7700 XT's 12 GB VRAM and compute power are stretched thin at this extreme resolution. In contrast, at 1080p Ultra, the combo achieves 106.1 FPS, showing that the GPU is well-suited for high-refresh-rate 1080p gaming. The GPU's nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, has a nearly identical average score (30109 vs 30097, a 0% delta), confirming that the RX 7700 XT is a modern, competitive graphics card.

The VRAM capacity becomes a critical factor at 4K. The jump in FPS from Low (81.1) to High (47.9) at 3840x2160 suggests that the GPU is increasingly limited by its memory bandwidth and processing power as texture quality increases. The card’s 35.17 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is substantial, but the data shows that in Fivem's multiplayer environments, the GPU is the limiting component at 4K. At 1440p, the GPU performs admirably, delivering 88.5 FPS at High settings, but the gap between High and Ultra (68.3 FPS) highlights the cost of the highest graphical presets on this card.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to achieve over 100 FPS?

A: The data shows that at 1920x1080, this combo achieves over 100 FPS on all settings except Ultra, with a high of 217.2 FPS on Low and 136.2 FPS on High. At 2560x1440, only the Low (140.8 FPS) and Medium (114.3 FPS) presets exceed 100 FPS.

Q: How does the i5-11400F compare to its closest rivals in raw processing power?

A: The i5-11400F has an average benchmark score of 17181. This is virtually identical to the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U (17189, 0% delta) and the Intel Core i7-1260P (17212, -0.2% delta), indicating they are in the same performance tier.

Q: Is the RX 7700 XT capable of handling 4K gaming?

A: Yes, but with limitations. The measured FPS at 3840x2160 is 47.9 on High and 40.4 on Ultra, which is below the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay. However, it does achieve 81.1 FPS on Low settings, making 4K playable only with reduced graphical fidelity.

Q: What is the performance difference between 1080p and 4K for this system?

A: At High settings, the average FPS drops from 136.2 at 1920x1080 to 47.9 at 3840x2160, a significant decline. At Low settings, the drop is from 217.2 FPS to 81.1 FPS, showing that the scaling is heavily dependent on settings.

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

A: This specific combo ranks 789th out of 1792 tested combinations. This places it in the upper half of all configurations, but not at the top tier for this game.

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

A: The RX 7700 XT has an average benchmark score of 30097, placing it in the 73rd percentile of all GPUs. It is statistically tied with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, which has a score of 30109.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-11400F and AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT ranks 789th out of 1792 test configurations in Fivem. This position in the 44th percentile of tested combos is respectable, but it clearly indicates that while this hardware is capable, it is not among the elite performers for this specific game. The ranking suggests that there are many other CPUs and GPUs that can produce higher average frame rates. However, this rank must be considered in the context of the game's nature; Fivem is a multiplayer mod that can be heavily dependent on server-side performance and CPU single-thread speed, which the i5-11400F provides in sufficient measure.

The rank of 789 is a global ranking across all tested combos. Given that the GPU is in the 73rd percentile of all GPUs and the CPU is in the 75th percentile of all CPUs, one might expect a higher overall combo ranking. The discrepancy suggests that Fivem is a title where the combination's performance is not perfectly additive. The 12 GB of VRAM on the GPU is likely sufficient for most scenarios, but the CPU's 12 MB of L3 cache might be a limiting factor in extremely populated areas. Nevertheless, the rank is above the median, meaning this combo outperforms more than half of the tested systems in the database.

The benchmark data for the components themselves shows a similar story. The CPU's 3DMark max-thread score of 5652 and the GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 3316 are strong numbers. Yet, when combined, the system lands at 789th place. This indicates that the bottleneck is not necessarily the raw power of the components, but rather how they interact within Fivem's specific engine and multiplayer infrastructure. For a user seeking a smooth 1080p experience, this rank is more than adequate, but for 4K enthusiasts, the rank reflects the GPU's struggles at that resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of the system's performance across twelve distinct scenarios. At 1920x1080, the system performs exceptionally well. The average FPS ranges from 217.2 at Low settings to 106.1 at Ultra. The Medium preset delivers 174.3 FPS, and High settings yield 136.2 FPS. This scaling shows that the system has substantial headroom at 1080p, making it an excellent choice for high-refresh-rate monitors.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but shows the expected decline. At Low settings, the average FPS is 140.8. Medium settings produce 114.3 FPS, and High settings drop to 88.5 FPS. The Ultra preset yields 68.3 FPS, which is still playable but begins to approach the lower bound of smoothness for some users. The transition from 1080p to 1440p at High settings results in a drop from 136.2 FPS to 88.5 FPS, a 35% reduction in frame rate.

At 3840x2160, the system's limitations are fully exposed. The average FPS at Low settings is 81.1, which is respectable for 4K. However, at Medium, the FPS drops to 64.0. High settings yield 47.9 FPS, and Ultra settings bring the system to 40.4 FPS. This data shows a clear and consistent decline in performance as resolution and graphical fidelity increase. The gap between the highest and lowest measured FPS across all resolutions is significant: from 217.2 FPS at 1080p Low to 40.4 FPS at 4K Ultra. This demonstrates that the system's performance envelope is vast, but its optimal operating point is firmly in the 1080p and 1440p territory.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend heavily on the user's resolution and performance targets. For 1080p gaming, the High preset is the best recommendation. It delivers 136.2 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold and smooth for competitive play, while still providing a substantial visual upgrade over Medium settings. The Ultra preset, at 106.1 FPS, is also viable, but the performance cost is not justified if a higher refresh rate is a priority.

For 1440p, the Medium preset is the sweet spot. It offers 114.3 FPS, which is excellent for this resolution. The High preset at 88.5 FPS is also good, but the Medium settings provide a better balance of visuals and performance. The Low preset at 140.8 FPS is optimal for esports-style play, but it sacrifices too much visual quality for most users. The Ultra preset at 68.3 FPS is playable, but it is not recommended for fast-paced scenarios where frame rate is critical.

At 4K, the recommendations change entirely. Given that the Ultra preset only achieves 40.4 FPS, it should be avoided for a smooth experience. The Low preset at 81.1 FPS is the only setting that provides a consistently smooth frame rate. The Medium preset at 64.0 FPS is acceptable if a user can tolerate a frame rate in the 60s. The data indicates that users with 4K displays should stick to Low or Medium settings to avoid the sub-50 FPS dips seen at High and Ultra. For the best overall experience, the system is most effective at 1080p with High settings, delivering a high frame rate with good visual quality.

Resolution Scaling

The performance scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals important insights about the system's bottlenecks. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 217.2 at 1080p to 140.8 at 1440p, and then to 81.1 at 4K. This is a 63% reduction in FPS from 1080p to 4K, indicating that the GPU is heavily taxed by the increase in pixel count. At High settings, the drop is from 136.2 FPS at 1080p to 88.5 FPS at 1440p, and then to 47.9 FPS at 4K. This represents a 65% reduction, showing a similar pattern.

The scaling factor is crucial for understanding the limiting component. The fact that the FPS drops consistently as resolution increases points directly to the GPU as the bottleneck. The CPU's performance, while robust, does not change with resolution, so the frame rate decline is almost entirely attributable to the RX 7700 XT's rendering workload. For example, at 1080p Low, the CPU is capable of delivering 217.2 FPS, but at 4K Low, the GPU can only manage 81.1 FPS. This 136 FPS difference is a clear indication that the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

The data suggests that the system is CPU-bound at 1080p with lower settings, but becomes GPU-bound at 4K. This is a classic sign of a balanced system at 1440p, where the workload is more evenly distributed. The performance drop from 1440p High (88.5 FPS) to 4K High (47.9 FPS) is particularly steep, highlighting the GPU's limitations with high-resolution textures. Ultimately, the scaling behavior shows that users should target 1080p or 1440p to get the most out of this combo, as the GPU's 12 GB of VRAM and processing power are insufficient to maintain high frame rates at 4K with demanding settings.