Fivem

The pairing of the Intel Core i5-11400F and the AMD Radeon RX 9070 presents a compelling study in balance within the demanding, player-dense environments of Fivem. The measured data reveals a system that excels at high refresh rates in lower resolutions but begins to show its architectural limits as pixel count rises. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS across three resolutions and four quality settings, interpreting what these numbers reveal about the CPU, GPU, and the game engine itself.

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

The transition from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 paints a clear picture of where the bottleneck lies. At 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves a formidable 246.3 FPS average. Moving to 2560x1440 at the same preset, that figure drops to 160.6 FPS, a reduction of 85.7 FPS. The jump to 4K sees a further decline to 90.2 FPS. This scaling pattern is steep, but the absolute numbers remain high, suggesting that while the GPU is working harder, the CPU is still keeping pace.

The story changes dramatically when examining the High preset. At 1080p, the average FPS is 155.2. At 1440p, it falls to 98.9 FPS, and at 4K, it bottoms out at 57.9 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 4K here is a massive 97.3 FPS, which is a 62.7% reduction. This significant performance collapse indicates that at High settings, the Radeon RX 9070 is becoming the primary constraint. The GPU's rendering workload is scaling heavily with resolution, and the data suggests it is unable to maintain the same frame throughput as pixel count quadruples from 1080p to 4K.

The Ultra preset shows the most severe scaling, going from 118.5 FPS at 1080p down to 82.0 FPS at 1440p, and finally to a playable-but-not-smooth 41.8 FPS at 4K. The delta between 1080p and 4K is 76.7 FPS, or a 64.7% decrease. This pattern confirms that the limiting component shifts based on settings. At lower settings, the frame rate is so high that the Core i5-11400F's 6 cores and 12 threads are likely the ceiling. At higher settings and resolutions, the GPU's fill rate and shader processing become the deciding factor, as evidenced by the steep FPS declines.

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

For a smooth experience on a standard 60Hz display, the data points to the High preset at 2560x1440 as the optimal balance. The 98.9 FPS average provides ample headroom above the refresh rate, ensuring smooth gameplay without the excessive performance cost of Ultra. At 4K, High settings yield 57.9 FPS, which is just below the 60 FPS threshold. While playable, it is not ideal. The Medium preset at 4K, with an average of 72.7 FPS, offers a more comfortable margin for 60Hz monitors, making it a superior choice for 4K users who prioritize fluidity over maximum visual fidelity.

The Low preset is interesting for competitive players. At 1080p, it produces 246.3 FPS, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. Even at 1440p, it maintains 160.6 FPS, making it a viable option for 144Hz displays. The data suggests that for esports-style play, Low at 1440p is a sweet spot, offering a massive FPS advantage over High settings with a 61.7 FPS difference. However, for a more visually rich experience, High at 1440p is the recommended default, as it provides a strong balance of image quality and performance, with the 4K Ultra setting being the only configuration that falls below 60 FPS, at 41.8 FPS.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo, and at what settings?

A: The highest average FPS is 246.3, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: Is this combination capable of 4K gaming?

A: Yes, but with caveats. At 4K with High settings, it averages 57.9 FPS, and with Medium settings, it averages 72.7 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K is the only configuration that drops below 60 FPS, averaging 41.8 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU's single-thread performance compare to its multi-thread performance in synthetic tests?

A: In Cinebench R23, the processor scores 2029 in single-core and 14372 in multi-core. This indicates strong scaling across its 6 cores and 12 threads, with the multi-core score being roughly 7 times higher than the single-core score.

Q: What is the performance difference between the Low and Ultra presets at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 160.6 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 82.0 FPS. This represents a 78.6 FPS difference, or roughly a 48.9% reduction in performance when moving to Ultra.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration and bandwidth?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 9070 features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 644.6 GB/s.

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

A: This specific combination of the Intel Core i5-11400F and AMD Radeon RX 9070 ranks 574th out of 1792 tested combos, placing it in the top third of all configurations.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combo's rank of 574 out of 1792 tested combinations places it in the 68th percentile of all systems tested for Fivem. This is a strong showing, indicating that this pairing is better than the majority of systems. The data suggests that this is a well-balanced configuration for this specific game, as it is not bottlenecked severely by either component in most scenarios. The rank implies that while there are many faster systems, this combo provides a level of performance that should satisfy most users, particularly those with 1080p or 1440p displays.

When looking at the individual components, the CPU's percentile of 75 and the GPU's percentile of 79 are both high. This synergy explains the strong overall rank. The performance is not limited by a single weak link, allowing the system to perform above the median. However, the rank of 574 also suggests that there are many other combinations that deliver higher frame rates, likely featuring more powerful CPUs or GPUs. For a mid-range pairing, this result is impressive, showing that the Core i5-11400F is still a capable partner for a high-end graphics card in this title.

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

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 is a substantial piece of hardware, built on the RDNA 4.0 architecture with a 4 nm process. Its 16 GB of GDDR6 memory and 644.6 GB/s of bandwidth are more than sufficient for Fivem's asset streaming, which is often a concern in multiplayer scenarios with custom content. The GPU's high boost clock of 2520 MHz and 3584 shading units provide immense compute power. This is reflected in the benchmark scores, such as 25381 in Passmark G3D and 133741 in Geekbench OpenCL, which underscore its raw capability.

The measured FPS data shows the GPU's dominance at lower resolutions. At 1080p, the frame rates are so high that they are likely limited by the CPU. However, as resolution increases, the GPU's workload becomes more demanding. The drop from 155.2 FPS at 1080p High to 57.9 FPS at 4K High shows that the GPU is being pushed to its limits at 4K. The GPU's 128 ROPs and 224 TMUs are processing a massive number of pixels, and the data indicates that this is where the system's performance ceiling lies. The 16 GB VRAM is a future-proofing asset, preventing texture-related stuttering even at the highest settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The complete dataset provides a clear matrix of performance. At 1920x1080, the system delivers 246.3 FPS on Low, 194.6 FPS on Medium, 155.2 FPS on High, and 118.5 FPS on Ultra. This shows a consistent scaling, with each preset tier costing roughly 40-50 FPS. At 2560x1440, the numbers are 160.6 FPS (Low), 129.3 FPS (Medium), 98.9 FPS (High), and 82.0 FPS (Ultra). The relative difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 78.6 FPS, which is a slightly larger gap than at 1080p, where the difference is 127.8 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the performance curve flattens significantly. The system achieves 90.2 FPS on Low, 72.7 FPS on Medium, 57.9 FPS on High, and 41.8 FPS on Ultra. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 48.4 FPS, which is the smallest absolute gap across all resolutions. This is a critical observation. It suggests that at 4K, the GPU is the primary bottleneck, and even reducing settings to Low cannot push the frame rate much higher than 90 FPS. The data indicates that the transition from 1440p to 4K is the hardest on the GPU, with the 4K Low setting (90.2 FPS) being lower than the 1440p High setting (98.9 FPS).

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

The Intel Core i5-11400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Rocket Lake architecture. Its base clock of 2.60 GHz and boost clock of 4.40 GHz are respectable for its generation. The CPU's benchmark scores, such as 14372 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2029 in single-core, indicate solid performance for a mid-range chip. In Fivem, which can be heavily reliant on single-thread performance for game logic and scripting, this processor is a key component.

The data suggests that the CPU is the limiting factor at lower resolutions and settings. At 1080p Low, the system produces 246.3 FPS, which is an incredibly high number. It is unlikely that the GPU is the bottleneck at this point, as the RX 9070 is capable of much higher frame rates. Instead, the 6 cores and 12 threads of the i5-11400F are likely hitting their limit in terms of draw calls and game simulation. This is further evidenced by the fact that the FPS does not scale linearly with resolution at Low settings. The difference between 1080p (246.3 FPS) and 1440p (160.6 FPS) is 85.7 FPS, which is a significant drop, but the 4K result of 90.2 FPS is still high, suggesting the CPU can feed the GPU enough data to maintain a playable frame rate. The processor's 12 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel memory support help maintain consistent performance in the complex, object-heavy environments of Fivem.