Fivem

# Fivem with Intel Core i5-13400F + AMD Radeon RX 6600

The Intel Core i5-13400F and AMD Radeon RX 6600 pairing produces a mid-range Fivem experience that is heavily dependent on resolution and quality settings. The data shows a combo ranking of 2,874 out of 3,707 tested configurations, placing it in the lower half of all combinations. This suggests a system that can handle the game at 1080p with high refresh rates but begins to struggle as resolution demands increase, with the GPU becoming the primary constraint at 4K.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to maintain 60+ FPS?

A: At 2560x1440, the combo achieves 61 FPS on High settings and 76 FPS on Medium, while 1920x1080 delivers 92 FPS on High and 115 FPS on Medium. For a consistent 60+ FPS experience, 1440p High or 1080p Ultra (71 FPS) are viable options.

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

A: The Core i5-13400F has an average benchmark score of 25,292, which is virtually identical to the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS (25,284, 0% delta). It is 0.3% behind the Intel Core 5 120 and AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D (both 25,362 and 25,365 respectively), and 0.4% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H (25,201).

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile among all graphics cards?

A: The Radeon RX 6600 sits at the 63rd percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 19,036. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA Quadro K6000 at 19,030 (0% delta), while the GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile is 0.1% ahead and the NVIDIA Tesla K20m is 0.3% ahead.

Q: Does the combo perform better at 1080p or 1440p?

A: The measured data shows a significant advantage at 1080p. At Low settings, 1080p delivers 146 FPS versus 96 FPS at 1440p, a 52% improvement. At Ultra, 1080p reaches 71 FPS while 1440p drops to 47 FPS, indicating the GPU is the limiting factor as resolution climbs.

Q: What is the lowest FPS recorded in the measured data?

A: The lowest average FPS is 26 at 3840x2160 on Ultra settings. The only measured minimum FPS values come from Medium settings: 36 FPS at 4K, 64 FPS at 1440p, and 98 FPS at 1080p, with corresponding maximums of 48, 87, and 132 FPS respectively.

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

A: The CPU scores 3,191 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 22,604 in multi-core, while 3DMark shows 960 single-thread and 7,307 max-thread scores. The PassMark single-thread score is 3,634 versus 25,032 for multithread, indicating strong scaling across its 10 cores and 16 threads.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6600 features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus with 224.0 GB/s bandwidth, which is a modest memory configuration for modern gaming. Its base clock runs at 1626 MHz with a boost clock of 2491 MHz and a game clock of 2044 MHz, while memory operates at 1750 MHz or 14 Gbps effective. The GPU has 1,792 shading units, 112 texture mapping units, and 64 raster operation units, with 28 ray accelerators supporting RDNA 2.0 architecture on a 7 nm process.

In Fivem, the GPU's role becomes increasingly dominant as resolution increases. At 4K Ultra, the combo drops to 26 FPS, which is unplayable by most standards. The transition from 1440p to 4K at High settings shows a dramatic fall from 61 FPS to 34 FPS, a 44% reduction. This pattern indicates that the RX 6600's 8 GB VRAM and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for 4K workloads in this game, especially at higher quality presets where texture and shading demands escalate.

The GPU's PassMark G3D score of 15,096 places it at the 63rd percentile, suggesting it is a capable mid-range card. However, its nearest rivals—the Quadro K6000, RTX 4050 Mobile, and Tesla K20m—are all within 0.4% of its average score, meaning there is little separation at this performance tier. The 132 W TDP and PCIe 4.0 x8 interface are adequate for the card's intended 1080p and 1440p gaming scenarios, but the data clearly shows Fivem's higher settings at 4K exceed its capabilities.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-13400F is a 10-core, 16-thread processor based on Raptor Lake architecture, built on Intel's 10 nm process. It has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 20 MB shared L3. The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, though memory bandwidth is not listed in the benchmark data.

Synthetic benchmarks show a well-rounded performer: Cinebench R23 scores 3,191 single-core and 22,604 multi-core, while Geekbench shows 1,996 single-core and 11,068 multi-core. The PassMark multithread score of 25,032 and single-thread score of 3,634 indicate balanced performance across workloads. The CPU ranks at the 77th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 25,292, placing it among mid-to-high tier processors.

In Fivem, the CPU's 10 cores and 16 threads are likely sufficient to feed the RX 6600 at 1080p, where the combo achieves 146 FPS on Low settings. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p (146 vs 71 FPS) suggests the GPU becomes a bottleneck as settings increase, even at this resolution. The CPU's strong single-thread performance (3,191 in Cinebench R23) is particularly relevant for Fivem's multiplayer scenarios, where physics and network processing often rely on fewer threads. The 4.60 GHz boost clock helps maintain frame pacing in CPU-bound moments, though the measured data does not isolate CPU-specific frame times.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 2,874 out of 3,707 tested configurations, placing it in the 22nd percentile of all combinations. This is a modest ranking that reflects the mid-range nature of both components. The CPU outperforms its GPU counterpart in relative terms—the i5-13400F sits at the 77th CPU percentile while the RX 6600 sits at the 63rd GPU percentile—suggesting the processor has more headroom than the graphics card.

This imbalance becomes evident in the FPS data. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 146 FPS, indicating the CPU can push high frame rates when the GPU load is light. However, at 4K Ultra, the combo drops to 26 FPS, showing that the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions. The 3,707-combo dataset includes many higher-tier GPU configurations, which explains the relatively low rank despite the CPU's strong synthetic scores.

The delta between CPU and GPU percentiles (77 vs 63) suggests that pairing this processor with a stronger GPU would yield better overall results in Fivem, particularly at 1440p and 4K. Conversely, the current GPU holds back the CPU's potential at lower resolutions where the i5-13400F could drive even higher frame rates if given a more powerful graphics card.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows clear scaling patterns across the three resolutions tested. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 146 at 1080p to 96 at 1440p (a 34% reduction) and further to 53 at 4K (a 64% reduction from 1080p). At High settings, the progression is 92 FPS at 1080p, 61 FPS at 1440p, and 34 FPS at 4K, with the 4K figure representing a 63% drop from 1080p.

Ultra settings show the most severe scaling: 71 FPS at 1080p, 47 FPS at 1440p, and 26 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops between each resolution tier are relatively consistent—roughly 34-38% from 1080p to 1440p and an additional 44-45% from 1440p to 4K across most settings. This consistent scaling pattern indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting factor at all resolutions, but the constraint becomes more pronounced as pixel count increases.

The data suggests that 1080p is the sweet spot for this combo, with all settings except Ultra (71 FPS) exceeding 90 FPS. At 1440p, only Low (96 FPS) and Medium (76 FPS) provide smooth gameplay, while High (61 FPS) is borderline and Ultra (47 FPS) falls below 60 FPS. The 4K results are uniformly poor, with even Low settings only reaching 53 FPS, confirming that this resolution is outside the RX 6600's practical range for Fivem.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its best performance. Low settings produce an average of 146 FPS, Medium reaches 115 FPS with a minimum of 98 and maximum of 132, High achieves 92 FPS, and Ultra drops to 71 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra is 75 FPS, showing that quality settings have a substantial impact on frame rates at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, performance diminishes noticeably. Low settings average 96 FPS, Medium hits 76 FPS (min 64, max 87), High manages 61 FPS, and Ultra falls to 47 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra here is 49 FPS, indicating that settings tuning becomes more critical as resolution increases.

At 3840x2160, the results are disappointing across the board. Low settings average 53 FPS, Medium reaches 42 FPS (min 36, max 48), High drops to 34 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 26 FPS. Only Low settings come close to playable frame rates, and even then, the 53 FPS average leaves little headroom for demanding multiplayer scenes. The Medium preset's minimum of 36 FPS highlights the instability at 4K, making this resolution impractical for consistent gameplay.

Settings Recommendations

For players targeting 60+ FPS, the 1080p Ultra preset at 71 FPS is the highest quality option that remains playable. Those with high-refresh monitors can use 1080p High (92 FPS) or Medium (115 FPS) for smoother motion, while Low (146 FPS) serves competitive players who prioritize frame rate over visual fidelity.

At 1440p, the High preset at 61 FPS is the minimum recommended for a playable experience, though Medium (76 FPS) offers more headroom for frame dips during intense multiplayer action. The Ultra preset at 47 FPS should be avoided unless the player is willing to accept sub-60 performance. Low at 96 FPS is viable for esports-style play where responsiveness matters more than graphics.

The 4K resolution is not recommended for this combo. Even Low settings at 53 FPS hover near the edge of playability, and Medium drops to 42 FPS with minimums as low as 36 FPS. Players with 4K displays should either reduce resolution to 1440p or lower the in-game resolution scale, as the RX 6600's 8 GB VRAM and bandwidth constraints make Fivem at 4K an exercise in frustration. The data indicates that 1080p Medium or High provides the best balance of visual quality and performance for most users, with 1440p Medium serving as a viable alternative for those prioritizing resolution over settings.