Fivem

The Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT delivers a strong Fivem experience, but the data reveals a clear pattern: this system is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions, while 1080p performance exposes a processing bottleneck. The measured results show a dramatic scaling curve from 257.4 FPS at Low settings in 1080p down to 47.3 FPS at Ultra in 4K, indicating that the RX 9070 XT’s 16 GB frame buffer and high clock speeds are the primary drivers of performance, with the 6-core CPU providing sufficient, though not unlimited, headroom.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 is steep and consistent across all settings, but the percentage reduction varies significantly depending on the quality preset. At Low settings, the average frame rate falls from 257.4 FPS at 1080p to 171.2 FPS at 1440p, a 33.5% reduction, and then to 95.1 FPS at 4K, a further 44.5% drop from 1440p. This pattern indicates that at 1080p Low, the system is not yet fully saturated, allowing the CPU to push very high frame rates, but the GPU workload increases rapidly as pixel count rises.

Moving to High settings, the scaling is less severe in relative terms: 165.1 FPS at 1080p drops to 107.7 FPS at 1440p (a 34.8% reduction) and then to 59.2 FPS at 4K (a 45.0% reduction from 1440p). The Ultra preset shows the most dramatic falloff, starting at 127.3 FPS in 1080p, dropping to 84.9 FPS in 1440p, and finally to 47.3 FPS in 4K. The data suggests that at 4K Ultra, the RX 9070 XT is nearly maxed out, as the 47.3 FPS result is the lowest measured value, while the 1080p Ultra result of 127.3 FPS indicates the GPU still has capacity that the CPU cannot fully exploit at lower resolutions.

The limiting component is clearly the GPU at 4K and 1440p, as the frame rate scales almost linearly with pixel count. However, at 1080p, the scaling pattern suggests a mixed bottleneck. The difference between Low (257.4 FPS) and Ultra (127.3 FPS) at 1080p is 130.1 FPS, which is a larger absolute gap than at any other resolution, indicating that the CPU’s 12 threads and 4.40 GHz boost clock are working hard to feed the GPU, but the GPU’s raw power is the deciding factor in quality settings.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT is the star of this combo in Fivem, with its 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus providing 644.6 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is critical for high-resolution textures, as the 4K results show only a 37.8% drop from High (59.2 FPS) to Ultra (47.3 FPS), suggesting the frame buffer is not being exhausted. The GPU’s boost clock of 2970 MHz and game clock of 2400 MHz contribute to its strong compute performance, evidenced by a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 7260 and a Passmark G3D score of 26795.

The GPU’s 82nd percentile ranking among all GPUs and its average benchmark score of 39647 place it well above the CPU’s relative standing. Its nearest rivals in synthetic tests include the AMD Radeon Pro 575 (0.1% lower score) and the NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile (0.2% higher score), which highlights that the RX 9070 XT’s real-world gaming performance in Fivem is driven more by its architecture than by raw compute alone. The 4096 shading units and 128 ROPs are well-suited for this game’s draw calls, as the 4K High result of 59.2 FPS is playable, while 4K Low at 95.1 FPS shows the GPU can deliver high refresh rates even at maximum pixel count.

The data shows that the GPU’s 48.66 TFLOPS FP32 performance is not fully utilized at 1080p, where the CPU becomes the limiting factor. This is particularly evident at 1080p Low, where the 257.4 FPS result is likely close to the game engine’s or CPU’s ceiling. The GPU’s PCIe 5.0 x16 interface and 4 nm process node ensure it is not bandwidth-starved, but the 2x 8-pin power connectors and 304 W TDP indicate it requires substantial power delivery, which is a consideration for system builders but not reflected in frame rate data.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS rows provide clear guidance for optimal settings based on target refresh rates. For 1080p displays, the High preset at 165.1 FPS is the best balance, as it delivers well above 144 Hz refresh rates while maintaining visual quality. The Ultra preset at 127.3 FPS is also viable for 120 Hz displays, but the 37.8 FPS drop from High to Ultra is significant. For 1440p, the High preset at 107.7 FPS is recommended for 100 Hz monitors, while Medium at 134.7 FPS is better for 144 Hz panels. The Low preset at 171.2 FPS is only necessary for 165 Hz or higher refresh rate displays, but the visual compromise may not be worth the 36.5 FPS gain over Medium.

At 4K, the situation is more constrained. The High preset at 59.2 FPS is just above the 60 FPS threshold, making it the only acceptable choice for smooth gameplay. The Medium preset at 73.6 FPS offers a slight buffer but with reduced fidelity, while Ultra at 47.3 FPS is below 60 FPS and should be avoided for competitive play. The Low preset at 95.1 FPS is surprisingly playable at 4K, indicating that the GPU’s bandwidth and pixel rate (380.2 GPixel/s) can handle high resolutions when shading complexity is reduced. Benchmark results indicate that the RX 9070 XT’s 16 GB VRAM is not a limiting factor at any settings, as the frame rate scaling is consistent with compute load rather than memory capacity.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the Intel Core i5-11400F and AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT ranks 470th out of 1792 tested combos in Fivem, placing it in the top 26.2% of all systems. This ranking is notable because the GPU alone sits in the 82nd percentile, while the CPU is in the 75th percentile. The disparity suggests that the combo’s overall rank is dragged down by the CPU’s relative weakness in this game, which is consistent with the 1080p scaling data showing a processing bottleneck. The rank of 470 out of 1792 means the system outperforms 1322 other tested combinations, but it also indicates that many systems with higher-end CPUs achieve better Fivem performance.

The combo rank is more impressive at higher resolutions, where the GPU dominates. At 4K High, the 59.2 FPS result would likely place the combo higher than its overall rank, as the CPU’s limitations are masked. Conversely, at 1080p Low, the 257.4 FPS result is strong but not exceptional, as other combos with faster CPUs can exceed this. The data suggests that this combo is best suited for 1440p gaming, where the High preset at 107.7 FPS represents a sweet spot that leverages the GPU’s power while keeping the CPU workload manageable.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-11400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on 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 with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for Fivem, but the 14 nm process node and 65 W TDP suggest it is not a high-end gaming CPU by modern standards. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14372 and single-core score of 2029 place it in the 75th percentile of all CPUs, which is respectable but not elite.

In Fivem, the CPU’s role is most evident at 1080p. The difference between Low (257.4 FPS) and Ultra (127.3 FPS) at 1080p is 130.1 FPS, which is larger than the 1440p gap of 86.3 FPS and the 4K gap of 47.8 FPS. This indicates that at 1080p, the CPU is working harder to feed the GPU, and its 12 threads are being utilized more heavily. The CPU’s boost clock of 4.40 GHz is crucial for single-threaded performance, as evidenced by its Passmark single-thread score of 2981, which is the primary driver of Fivem’s frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios. Its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks include the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U (0% delta) and Intel Core i7-1260P (-0.2% delta), showing that the i5-11400F is competitive with mobile parts but not desktop high-end CPUs.

The data shows that the CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient for Fivem’s multiplayer environment, as the game does not appear to scale beyond 12 threads. However, the 1080p results suggest that a CPU with higher single-thread performance would yield higher frame rates, especially at Low and Medium settings where the GPU is less demanding. The CPU’s 75th percentile ranking and average benchmark score of 17181 are below the GPU’s 82nd percentile, confirming that the CPU is the weaker link in this combo.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured results are: Low 257.4 FPS, Medium 201.8 FPS, High 165.1 FPS, and Ultra 127.3 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra is a 50.5% reduction, which is the largest relative drop across all resolutions, highlighting the CPU’s influence at this resolution. The 56.6 FPS difference between Medium and High is smaller than the 74.5 FPS difference between Low and Medium, suggesting diminishing returns at higher settings.

At 2560x1440, the results are: Low 171.2 FPS, Medium 134.7 FPS, High 107.7 FPS, and Ultra 84.9 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra is a 50.4% reduction, nearly identical to 1080p. The gap between Medium and High is 27.0 FPS, while the gap between High and Ultra is 22.8 FPS, showing a more linear scaling pattern as the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck.

At 3840x2160, the results are: Low 95.1 FPS, Medium 73.6 FPS, High 59.2 FPS, and Ultra 47.3 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra is a 50.3% reduction, consistent with the other resolutions. The absolute differences are smaller (21.5 FPS between Low and Medium, 14.4 FPS between Medium and High, 11.9 FPS between High and Ultra), confirming that the GPU is fully saturated at 4K. The 4K High result of 59.2 FPS is critically close to the 60 FPS target, while 4K Ultra at 47.3 FPS is not suitable for smooth gameplay.

FAQ

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

A: The data indicates 2560x1440 is the sweet spot. At High settings, it delivers 107.7 FPS, which is smooth for most displays, while 4K High only achieves 59.2 FPS and 1080p Ultra at 127.3 FPS does not fully utilize the GPU’s potential.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck at 1080p?

A: Benchmark results show the CPU is the limiting factor at 1080p. The frame rate drops from 257.4 FPS at Low to 127.3 FPS at Ultra, a 130.1 FPS difference, which is larger than at any other resolution, indicating the 6-core i5-11400F cannot fully feed the RX 9070 XT at lower pixel counts.

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

A: Yes, but with caveats. At 4K High settings, it averages 59.2 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS threshold. 4K Low at 95.1 FPS is very playable, but 4K Ultra at 47.3 FPS is below 60 FPS and not recommended for smooth play.

Q: How does the GPU’s 16 GB VRAM affect performance?

A: The 16 GB GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 644.6 GB/s bandwidth. The 4K scaling from High to Ultra shows only a 11.9 FPS drop, suggesting that VRAM capacity is not exceeded, and the frame rate differences are due to compute load rather than memory limitations.

Q: What is the combo’s rank among all tested systems?

A: This combo ranks 470th out of 1792 tested combinations in Fivem, placing it in the top 26.2%. This rank reflects the GPU’s strong 82nd percentile performance and the CPU’s more modest 75th percentile standing.

Q: Should I use High or Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: The data shows High at 107.7 FPS is preferable for 144 Hz displays, while Ultra at 84.9 FPS is better for 60-75 Hz monitors. The 22.8 FPS difference between the two is significant, so High is recommended for most users seeking a balance of quality and frame rate.