Fivem

# Fivem Performance Analysis: Intel Core i5-11400F + Intel Arc B390

The Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the Intel Arc B390 delivers a constrained but functional Fivem experience, with benchmark results placing this combination at rank 2656 out of 3005 tested combos. The data shows a system that is heavily GPU-bound across all resolutions, with the Arc B390's modest 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1482 translating to sub-60 FPS averages at every tested setting except 1080p Low. The Core i5-11400F, with its 6 cores and 12 threads boosting to 4.40 GHz, provides adequate processing headroom, as evidenced by the scaling patterns that consistently point to the graphics subsystem as the limiting factor.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is dramatic and consistent across all four quality presets, revealing a clear GPU bottleneck. At Low settings, average FPS falls from 88 at 1920x1080 to 58 at 2560x1440, then to 32 at 3840x2160 — a 63.6% reduction from 1080p to 4K. The Medium preset shows a similar trajectory: 70 FPS at 1080p, 46 at 1440p (a 34.3% drop), and 25 at 4K (a 64.3% drop from 1080p). High settings follow the pattern with 56 FPS at 1080p, 37 at 1440p, and 20 at 4K, while Ultra settings bottom out at 43 FPS at 1080p, 29 at 1440p, and just 16 at 4K.

The scaling behavior between 1080p and 1440p shows roughly a 33-35% performance loss across Medium, High, and Ultra presets, which is consistent with pixel count increases straining the Arc B390's 24 ROPs and 48 TMUs. The transition from 1440p to 4K imposes an additional 35-45% penalty depending on preset, with Low settings taking the largest relative hit (44.8% drop) — this suggests that even at minimal graphical load, the GPU's 7.680 TFLOPS FP32 throughput cannot sustain playable frame rates at 4K. The 4K results across all presets (16-32 FPS) are uniformly below playable thresholds, indicating that this combination should not be considered for 4K gaming in Fivem under any settings configuration.

Interestingly, the gap between Low and Ultra settings widens as resolution decreases. At 4K, Low produces 32 FPS versus Ultra's 16 FPS — a 2.0x difference. At 1440p, the spread is 58 FPS versus 29 FPS (also 2.0x), but at 1080p, Low hits 88 FPS while Ultra manages 43 FPS (2.05x). This consistent ~2x scaling factor across resolutions suggests that the GPU's architectural limits, not memory bandwidth or CPU overhead, govern performance scaling. The system-shared memory configuration, with bandwidth described as "System Dependent," may contribute to the steep 4K degradation, as higher resolutions demand more memory throughput than the shared pool can provide.

How This Combo Ranks

With a combo rank of 2656 out of 3005 tested combinations, this pairing sits in the 11.6th percentile of all tested Fivem configurations — meaning roughly 88% of tested combos deliver better performance. The Arc B390's individual percentile ranking of 9 among all GPUs is the primary driver of this low placement. The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1482 places it just 1.3% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX (score 1463) and 1.5% ahead of the GeForce 800M (score 1460). These comparisons frame the Arc B390 as a very entry-level graphics solution, which explains why the combo struggles to reach 60 FPS at 1080p in Fivem.

The CPU's percentile ranking of 71 among all processors is substantially stronger, with an average benchmark score of 17177. The Core i5-11400F sits within 0.6% of the AMD EPYC 7H12 (score 17120) and within 0.4% of the Intel Core i5-12450H (score 17239), indicating that the processor is not the bottleneck in this pairing. The mismatch between a 71st-percentile CPU and a 9th-percentile GPU creates a heavily imbalanced system — the CPU has ample headroom that the GPU cannot utilize. In Fivem's multiplayer environments, where many players and scripted events can tax CPU threads, this imbalance may actually help maintain minimum frame rates, as the 6-core/12-thread processor can handle simulation workloads while the GPU struggles with rendering.

The rank of 2656 indicates that users of this combo will experience performance in the bottom quartile of the Fivem benchmark database. However, the measured data shows that 1080p Low (88 FPS) and 1080p Medium (70 FPS) are viable for play, which suggests the low rank reflects the combination's inability to handle higher resolutions or quality presets rather than a complete failure to run the game.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-11400F provides 6 cores and 12 threads with a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. This Rocket Lake processor, built on Intel's 14 nm process, uses a 12 MB shared L3 cache and supports DDR4 memory with dual-channel configuration at 51.2 GB/s bandwidth. In Fivem, which is a multiplayer modification for Grand Theft Auto V, CPU performance is critical for handling the game's simulation layer, network synchronization, and player interactions — workloads that scale with core count and thread efficiency.

Benchmark data shows the i5-11400F's multithreaded capabilities: Cinebench R23 multicore score of 14340, Cinebench R20 multicore of 6022, and Geekbench multicore of 7737. Single-thread performance is also reasonable, with Cinebench R23 singlecore at 2024 and Geekbench singlecore at 1777. These scores indicate the CPU can deliver strong frame pacing in CPU-bound scenarios, but the measured FPS data shows no evidence of CPU limitation — the performance deltas between resolutions follow GPU-expected patterns. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect smaller FPS differences between 1080p and 1440p, but the data shows consistent 30-35% drops.

The processor's 3DMark scores further contextualize its capability: 868 single-thread, 1691 for 2 threads, 3171 for 4 threads, 4691 for 8 threads, and 5652 for max threads. The scaling from 2 to 4 threads shows a 87.4% improvement, and from 4 to 8 threads a 47.9% improvement, demonstrating that Fivem can utilize multiple cores when needed. The Passmark multithread score of 16908 and physics score of 842 suggest adequate computational throughput for the game's physics and AI systems. Given that the combo achieves 88 FPS at 1080p Low, the CPU is clearly capable of feeding the GPU with draw calls at that level; the question is whether higher GPU performance would unlock more FPS, which the resolution scaling data suggests would be the case.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its most playable results. Low settings produce an average of 88 FPS, Medium averages 70 FPS with a minimum of 59 and maximum of 80, High averages 56 FPS, and Ultra drops to 43 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 59 FPS is notable — it indicates that even in demanding scenes, the system stays above 60 FPS, making 1080p Medium the only preset that maintains a consistent 60 FPS floor. The Low preset's 88 FPS average suggests significant headroom, and High's 56 FPS average is close to playable but may dip below 60 in busy multiplayer areas.

At 2560x1440, performance becomes marginal. Low averages 58 FPS, which is technically playable but with no minimum FPS recorded, the stability is uncertain. Medium averages 46 FPS with a range of 39 to 53, High averages 37 FPS, and Ultra averages 29 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 39 FPS indicates that frame drops are substantial, and the overall experience at 1440p will feel less smooth than 1080p. For competitive multiplayer, the 1440p Low result of 58 FPS is borderline, while Medium at 46 FPS average may be acceptable for casual play.

At 3840x2160, all presets produce unplayable results. Low averages 32 FPS, Medium averages 25 FPS with a range of 22 to 29, High averages 20 FPS, and Ultra manages only 16 FPS. These numbers confirm that 4K is not viable for this combo in Fivem, regardless of quality settings. The Medium preset's minimum of 22 FPS represents a 31.3% drop from its average, suggesting that even the relatively stable 4K results can degrade further under load. Users with 4K displays should run at lower resolutions or accept severely compromised frame rates.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B390 is an integrated graphics solution based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, built on Intel's 3 nm process. It features 1536 shading units, 48 TMUs, 24 ROPs, and 12 ray tracing cores, with base and boost clocks of 300 MHz and 2500 MHz respectively. The GPU's FP32 performance is rated at 7.680 TFLOPS, with pixel rate of 60.00 GPixel/s and texture rate of 120.0 GTexel/s. Memory is system-shared, with bandwidth dependent on the host system's DDR4 configuration.

The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1482 places it at the 9th percentile of all GPUs, with nearest rivals including the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX (score 1463, 1.3% slower) and GeForce 800M (score 1460, 1.5% slower). These are legacy entry-level discrete GPUs, which frames the Arc B390's performance tier accurately. In Fivem, the GPU's limitations manifest most clearly at higher resolutions and quality settings, where the 24 ROPs struggle with fill-rate demands and the shared memory bandwidth becomes a constraint.

The 2:1 FP16 ratio (15.36 TFLOPS) does not help in Fivem, which primarily uses FP32 arithmetic. The DirectX 12 Ultimate support (12_2) ensures compatibility with modern graphics features, but the raw throughput is insufficient for demanding scenes. The GPU's TDP of 80 W and IGP slot width indicate it operates within the thermal envelope of the host processor, which may limit sustained boost clocks under extended gaming loads. The 2500 MHz boost clock helps at lower resolutions, as evidenced by the 1080p Low result of 88 FPS, but the architectural limitations cap performance at higher settings.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal experience for this combo is at 1920x1080 with Medium settings, where the average of 70 FPS and minimum of 59 FPS provide the best balance of visual quality and smooth gameplay. The Low preset's 88 FPS average offers more headroom for demanding multiplayer scenarios, but the visual downgrade may not be worth the 25.7% FPS increase over Medium. High at 56 FPS average is playable but risks dropping below 60 FPS in busy areas, while Ultra at 43 FPS is best reserved for single-player or low-population servers where frame rate consistency matters less.

At 2560x1440, Low settings (58 FPS average) are the only viable option for reasonably smooth play, though users should expect occasional dips below 60 FPS. The Medium preset at 46 FPS average (39 minimum) may be acceptable for less competitive play, but the 1440p experience is noticeably inferior to 1080p. For 4K displays, no preset is recommended — the 32 FPS Low result and 16 FPS Ultra result are both below playable thresholds. Users with 4K monitors should run Fivem at a lower resolution or accept that this combo cannot deliver a satisfactory 4K experience.

The data suggests that frame rate consistency is best at 1080p Medium, where the 59-80 FPS range indicates relatively stable performance. The 1080p Low preset, while faster, may exhibit more variance due to less GPU workload stabilizing the frame pacing. For users prioritizing competitive performance, 1080p Low is the safest choice; for those wanting better visuals without sacrificing smoothness, 1080p Medium is the sweet spot.

FAQ

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

A: The measured data shows 1920x1080 as the only resolution where playable frame rates are consistently achieved. At 1080p, all presets range from 43 to 88 FPS average, while 1440p peaks at 58 FPS (Low) and 4K peaks at 32 FPS (Low).

Q: Can this combo run Fivem at 60 FPS?

A: Yes, but only at 1080p. Low settings average 88 FPS and Medium averages 70 FPS with a 59 FPS minimum. At 1440p, only Low settings approach 60 FPS with a 58 FPS average, while 4K never exceeds 32 FPS.

Q: Which settings preset provides the most consistent experience?

A: 1080p Medium offers the best consistency, with a minimum of 59 FPS and maximum of 80 FPS. This is the only preset where the minimum FPS stays above 60, as indicated by the measured range.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this combination?

A: The GPU is the clear bottleneck. The Arc B390's 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1482 places it at the 9th percentile, while the i5-11400F ranks at the 71st percentile. Resolution scaling shows consistent FPS drops that align with GPU, not CPU, limitations.

Q: How does the Arc B390 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Arc B390 scores 1482 in 3DMark Steel Nomad, which is 1.3% ahead of the GeForce GT 520MX (1463), 1.5% ahead of the GeForce 800M (1460), and 2.5-2.7% ahead of the GeForce GT 625 OEM (1446) and GT 710 (1443).

Q: What CPU benchmarks indicate its capability for Fivem?

A: The i5-11400F scores 14340 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 2024 in singlecore, with 6 cores and 12 threads at 4.40 GHz boost. These results show sufficient processing power, as the FPS data indicates the GPU, not CPU, limits performance.