Fivem

# Fivem Performance Analysis: Intel Core i5-13400F + AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT delivers a compelling Fivem experience, with measured frame rates ranging from 41.5 FPS at 4K Ultra to 235.1 FPS at 1080p Low. This combination ranks 683rd out of 1792 tested combos, placing it in the upper-middle tier of systems. The data reveals a system that scales predictably across resolutions and settings, with the CPU's 10 cores and 16 threads proving more than adequate for Fivem's multiplayer workloads, while the GPU's 16 GB of VRAM and RDNA 3.0 architecture handle the graphical demands with room to spare. The benchmark results show a clear pattern: this is a balanced pairing where neither component consistently bottlenecks the other, though the scaling behavior at different resolutions tells a more nuanced story about where the limits lie.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows how this combo degrades as resolution increases, and the pattern is instructive. At 1080p Low, the system produces 235.1 FPS, but dropping to 1440p Low reduces that to 154.9 FPS, a 34% decline. Continuing to 4K Low yields 88.1 FPS, another 43% drop from 1440p. This steep scaling at Low settings suggests the GPU is becoming the primary limiter as pixel count rises, since the CPU has ample headroom at lower resolutions. At Ultra settings, the scaling is less dramatic in absolute terms but proportionally similar: 112.9 FPS at 1080p, 73.3 FPS at 1440p, and 41.5 FPS at 4K. The gap between Low and Ultra at each resolution is revealing — at 1080p, Ultra delivers 48% of Low's frame rate, while at 4K, Ultra delivers 47% of Low's. This consistency implies that the rendering pipeline, not CPU thread scheduling, dominates the performance envelope across all tested configurations.

The transition from 1440p to 4K at High settings (95.6 to 52.6 FPS) represents a 45% reduction, which is steeper than the same transition at Medium settings (119.3 to 65.2 FPS, a 45% reduction as well). This uniform scaling across settings suggests a GPU-bound scenario, where the RX 7800 XT's 624.1 GB/s memory bandwidth and 37.32 TFLOPS FP32 throughput are the decisive factors. The data implies that at 1080p and 1440p, the CPU can feed frames fast enough to keep the GPU busy, but at 4K, the GPU's raw compute and memory subsystems become the bottleneck, limiting the system to sub-60 FPS at High and Ultra presets.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-13400F brings 10 cores and 16 threads from the Raptor Lake architecture, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. Its benchmark scores indicate strong multi-threaded performance: a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21279 and a Geekbench multi-core score of 10971. The single-thread performance is equally robust, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3004 and a PassMark single-thread score of 3634. These figures place the CPU in the 82nd percentile against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 25236. The nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-13620H, scores 25201, a delta of just 0.1%, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D scores 25365, a -0.5% delta. This tight clustering suggests the i5-13400F is well-positioned in its performance class.

In Fivem, a multiplayer title with significant server-side simulation and client-side rendering, the CPU's 16 threads handle the game's various subsystems. The 3DMark results show scaling from 1880 (2 threads) to 7314 (16 threads), indicating good thread utilization. The PassMark physics score of 1437 and data encryption score of 16608 suggest the CPU can handle the game's physics calculations and network-related processing without becoming a bottleneck. The L3 cache of 20 MB shared across cores helps with the frequent data exchanges common in multiplayer environments. The data implies that at 1080p Low, where the system hits 235.1 FPS, the CPU is likely the limiting factor — the GPU could push more frames, but the CPU's single-thread performance caps the output. At higher resolutions and settings, the GPU takes over as the primary constraint.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 1440p High delivering 95.6 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold and only 34% below the 1080p High result of 144.5 FPS. At 4K High, the system drops to 52.6 FPS, which may be acceptable depending on the display's refresh rate.

Q: How does this combo handle Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1080p Ultra, the system produces 112.9 FPS, which is 48% of the Low setting result (235.1 FPS). This suggests Ultra settings are playable but with a significant performance cost relative to lower presets.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck at 4K?

A: The scaling from 1440p to 4K at all settings (roughly 45% reduction) indicates the GPU is the limiting component. The RX 7800 XT's 16 GB VRAM is sufficient, but the 4K pixel count stresses the GPU's compute and memory bandwidth.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Medium settings?

A: At 1080p, Low delivers 235.1 FPS while Medium delivers 182.2 FPS, a 22% reduction. At 1440p, the gap narrows to 23% (154.9 vs 119.3 FPS), and at 4K it's 26% (88.1 vs 65.2 FPS).

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

A: The combo ranks 683rd out of 1792 tested combinations, placing it in the top 38% of all systems tested for Fivem.

Q: Does the CPU's 10-core configuration help in Fivem?

A: The 3DMark 16-thread score of 7314 and PassMark multithread score of 25032 indicate strong multi-threaded performance, which helps with the game's multiplayer overhead and background tasks.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates. Low settings produce 235.1 FPS, Medium drops to 182.2 FPS, High yields 144.5 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 112.9 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 122.2 FPS, showing a wide range of performance headroom at this resolution. At 2560x1440, the numbers compress: Low yields 154.9 FPS, Medium 119.3 FPS, High 95.6 FPS, and Ultra 73.3 FPS. The gap from Low to Ultra narrows to 81.6 FPS, reflecting the increased GPU load. At 3840x2160, the system produces 88.1 FPS on Low, 65.2 FPS on Medium, 52.6 FPS on High, and 41.5 FPS on Ultra. The Low-to-Ultra spread is 46.6 FPS, indicating that the GPU is becoming saturated at this resolution.

The data reveals a consistent pattern: each step from Low to Medium to High to Ultra costs roughly 20-25% of the previous setting's frame rate, regardless of resolution. For example, at 1440p, Medium is 77% of Low, High is 80% of Medium, and Ultra is 77% of High. This uniformity suggests the game's settings scale linearly with GPU work, with no single setting causing a disproportionate drop. The minimum and maximum FPS values are not provided in the data, so the average figures represent the central tendency without indicating frame time variance or stuttering.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT is built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with the Navi 32 chip, fabricated on TSMC's 5 nm process. It packs 3840 shading units, 240 texture mapping units, and 96 render output units, with 60 ray tracing cores. The GPU's 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 624.1 GB/s of bandwidth, which is critical for high-resolution textures in Fivem's detailed environments. The boost clock of 2430 MHz and game clock of 2124 MHz drive the 37.32 TFLOPS FP32 throughput, enabling the pixel rate of 233.3 GPixel/s and texture rate of 583.2 GTexel/s.

The GPU's benchmark scores show it performs in the 76th percentile against all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 32619. Its nearest rival, the AMD FirePro S9300 X2, scores 32540, a 0.2% delta, while the NVIDIA P104-100 scores 32747, a -0.4% delta. In Fivem, the 16 GB VRAM capacity is more than sufficient for the game's asset streaming, and the 624.1 GB/s bandwidth ensures textures load without stutter. The data suggests the GPU is the dominant factor in Fivem's performance, particularly at higher resolutions and settings. The measured FPS scaling with resolution changes aligns with the GPU's compute and memory characteristics — when pixel count rises, the GPU's fill rate and bandwidth become the limiting factors.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and frame rate preference. At 1080p, all settings produce playable frame rates, with Ultra delivering 112.9 FPS — well above the 60 FPS threshold. The High preset at 144.5 FPS offers a 28% improvement over Ultra, making it a sensible choice for players who prioritize higher refresh rates. At 1440p, the Medium preset at 119.3 FPS provides smooth gameplay, while High at 95.6 FPS is still excellent. Ultra at 73.3 FPS remains playable but with diminishing returns over High. At 4K, only Low (88.1 FPS) and Medium (65.2 FPS) exceed 60 FPS; High at 52.6 FPS and Ultra at 41.5 FPS dip below this threshold, which may be acceptable for slower-paced gameplay but not ideal for competitive multiplayer.

The data implies that the Medium preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance across all resolutions. At 1080p, Medium's 182.2 FPS is 77% of Low's 235.1 FPS, representing a modest visual upgrade for a 22% performance cost. At 1440p, Medium's 119.3 FPS is well above the 60 FPS target, and at 4K, it's the highest setting that maintains playable frame rates. For players with high-refresh-rate monitors at 1080p, the Low preset at 235.1 FPS maximizes frame throughput, but the visual compromise may not be worth the extra 53 FPS over Medium.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the Intel Core i5-13400F and AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT ranks 683rd out of 1792 tested combos in Fivem, placing it in the 38th percentile overall. This ranking reflects the balanced nature of the pairing — the CPU's 82nd percentile performance and the GPU's 76th percentile performance combine to produce a system that outperforms a majority of tested configurations. The CPU's position relative to its nearest rivals (0.1% above the Intel Core i7-13620H and 0.5% below the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D) suggests the i5-13400F is competitive with other mid-range processors, while the GPU's ranking (0.2% above the AMD FirePro S9300 X2 and 0.4% below the NVIDIA P104-100) shows it holds its own in its class.

The ranking data implies that this combo is neither a top-tier enthusiast setup nor a budget compromise — it sits comfortably in the upper-middle range. The measured FPS at 1440p High (95.6 FPS) and 1080p Ultra (112.9 FPS) indicates this system can handle Fivem's multiplayer environments with high visual fidelity and smooth frame rates. The 4K performance, while not consistently above 60 FPS at High and Ultra settings, demonstrates the system's capability to run the game at 4K with reduced settings. Overall, the 683rd rank out of 1792 combos reflects a well-matched pairing that delivers strong performance without excessive overhead in either component.