Fivem

Fivem, the multiplayer modification framework built on Grand Theft Auto V, presents a unique performance profile that diverges significantly from standard single-player benchmarks. The data for the Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT shows a system that is heavily optimized for high-refresh-rate 1080p and 1440p gameplay, but which encounters a hard ceiling at 4K Ultra settings. The benchmark results indicate a clear division of labor: the CPU is the primary driver of frame rates at lower resolutions, while the GPU becomes the definitive bottleneck as resolution and graphical fidelity increase.

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

The Intel Core i5-13400F is a 10-core, 16-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. This configuration provides a robust foundation for Fivem, which is known to be sensitive to single-thread performance but also benefits from additional cores for handling the complex simulation and networking tasks inherent to multiplayer environments. The processor's 20 MB of shared L3 cache and 1.25 MB per-core L2 cache help maintain data locality, which is critical for the rapid asset streaming and entity processing that Fivem demands.

In the context of this game, the CPU's capability is most evident at 1080p resolution. The data shows that at 1080p Low settings, the system achieves an average of 281 FPS. This figure is exceptionally high and suggests that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with an immense number of frames, far exceeding the requirements of most high-refresh-rate monitors. The processor's strong multi-threaded performance, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22604 and a Passmark multi-thread score of 25032, indicates that it can handle the heavy server-side and client-side scripting loads that Fivem servers often impose.

The i5-13400F's percentile ranking of 77 against all CPUs places it in the upper quartile of processors, and its average benchmark score of 25292 is nearly identical to its nearest rivals, such as the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS (score 25284, deltaPct 0) and the Intel Core 5 120 (score 25362, deltaPct -0.3). This indicates that the CPU's raw processing power is well-balanced, but its real-world gaming performance hinges on its ability to maintain high clock speeds. The boost clock of 4.60 GHz is a key factor here, as Fivem's engine often relies on a few heavily loaded threads for physics and scripting. The data suggests that the i5-13400F does not hold the system back at lower resolutions, as the frame rate scales dramatically with GPU load, but its influence wanes as resolution increases.

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

The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT is a high-end graphics card built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture, featuring a massive 20 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 320-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 800.0 GB/s. This substantial VRAM allocation ensures that Fivem's often memory-hungry custom assets and high-resolution textures do not cause stuttering or texture pop-in, even at 4K resolution. The GPU's boost clock of 2394 MHz and game clock of 2025 MHz provide the raw compute throughput necessary for high frame rates, with the card delivering 51.48 TFLOPS of FP32 performance.

The GPU's role becomes the dominant factor in Fivem as resolution and settings increase. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 50, which is a clear indicator that the RX 7900 XT is being pushed to its limits by the combination of high pixel count and intense shader work. The card's Passmark G3D score of 29009 places it in the 55th percentile of all GPUs, which is surprisingly mid-tier for a flagship product. This is reflected in its nearest rivals, which include the AMD Radeon 660M (score 13812, deltaPct -0.5) and the NVIDIA RTX A2000 Mobile (score 13821, deltaPct -0.5), though these are clearly integrated and mobile parts, not direct competitors. The deltaPct of 1.5 against the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT (score 13543) shows that the RX 7900 XT is slightly ahead of its successor in this specific benchmark, which is unusual.

The 20 GB VRAM buffer is particularly relevant for Fivem, where servers often push custom vehicle models, weapon skins, and map modifications that can consume significant memory. The data shows that the GPU can handle these loads at 1080p and 1440p without issue, but the 4K Ultra result of 50 FPS suggests that the GPU's compute units, not its memory capacity, are the limiting factor. The 192 ROPs and 336 TMUs are tasked with rasterizing and texturing a huge number of pixels, and the 4K resolution exposes this bottleneck.

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

The measured FPS data reveals a clear scaling pattern that identifies the system's bottleneck at each resolution. From 1080p to 4K at High settings, the average frame rate drops from 177 FPS to 65 FPS, a reduction of 112 FPS or roughly 63%. This steep decline indicates that the GPU is becoming progressively more saturated as pixel count increases.

At Low settings, the scaling is even more dramatic. The system delivers 281 FPS at 1080p, which drops to 185 FPS at 1440p and 103 FPS at 4K. The fact that the 1080p Low score is nearly double the 4K High score (281 vs. 65) underscores that the CPU is capable of massive throughput when the GPU is not the limiting factor. The 1080p Low result of 281 FPS suggests that the i5-13400F can push Fivem to frame rates that exceed the refresh rate of most gaming monitors, making it a strong choice for competitive play.

The transition from Medium to High settings at 4K is also telling. At 4K Medium, the average FPS is 81, which falls to 65 FPS at High and 50 FPS at Ultra. This shows a consistent decline of roughly 16-19 FPS per settings tier, indicating that the GPU is being progressively loaded with more complex shading and post-processing effects. The 1080p Medium result of 221 FPS, with a minimum of 188 FPS and maximum of 255 FPS, shows that the system can maintain high frame rates even with variable frame times, which is important for smooth multiplayer gameplay. The data conclusively shows that at 1080p and 1440p, the system is CPU-bound, but at 4K, the GPU becomes the definitive limiting component.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

In the overall ranking of tested hardware combinations for Fivem, this specific pairing of the Intel Core i5-13400F and AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT achieves a rank of 702 out of 3707 tested combos. This places it in the top 19% of all systems tested, which is a strong result given the broad spectrum of hardware configurations available.

This ranking is notably high, but it is not at the very top, which suggests that while the combination is potent, there are other pairings that can achieve higher frame rates, particularly at 4K Ultra settings where the GPU is the bottleneck. The rank of 702 indicates that the system is better suited for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1080p and 1440p rather than maxing out 4K visuals. The data shows that the system's performance is consistent with its component strengths: the CPU is a high performer, and the GPU is capable, but the combination is not the absolute best for Fivem's most demanding scenarios.

The ranking also reflects the GPU's 55th percentile standing among all GPUs. While the RX 7900 XT is a high-end card, its percentile score is dragged down by the fact that it is end-of-life and has been superseded by newer architectures. However, in the specific context of Fivem, the 20 GB VRAM and high bandwidth are advantageous, allowing it to outperform its raw percentile ranking suggests. The combo's rank of 702 out of 3707 confirms the CPU's ability to keep pace with the GPU, as many lower-ranked combos likely suffer from CPU bottlenecks that prevent the GPU from reaching its full potential.

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

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive look at how the system performs across all combinations of resolution and settings.

At 1920x1080, the system delivers exceptional performance:

• Low settings: 281 FPS average
• Medium settings: 221 FPS average (minimum 188 FPS, maximum 255 FPS)
• High settings: 177 FPS average
• Ultra settings: 137 FPS average

These numbers show that at 1080p, the system is capable of delivering smooth, high-refresh-rate gameplay even at Ultra settings, where the 137 FPS average is more than sufficient for a high-end monitor. The gap between Low and Ultra is 144 FPS, which highlights the GPU's scaling efficiency at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but begins to show the GPU's load:

• Low settings: 185 FPS average
• Medium settings: 146 FPS average (minimum 124 FPS, maximum 168 FPS)
• High settings: 117 FPS average
• Ultra settings: 90 FPS average

The 1440p results show a clear step down from 1080p, but the system still manages to exceed 90 FPS at Ultra settings, which is a solid target for most gamers. The 185 FPS at Low settings indicates that the CPU is still not a limiting factor at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the system's performance drops significantly, revealing the GPU bottleneck:

• Low settings: 103 FPS average
• Medium settings: 81 FPS average (minimum 69 FPS, maximum 93 FPS)
• High settings: 65 FPS average
• Ultra settings: 50 FPS average

The 4K results show a clear pattern of diminishing returns. The 50 FPS at Ultra settings is playable but not ideal for a competitive multiplayer game like Fivem. The 103 FPS at Low settings shows that the GPU can still deliver high frame rates if graphical quality is sacrificed, but the 4K Ultra target of 60 FPS is not met)Skip.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to play Fivem with this CPU and GPU combo?

A: The data shows that 2560x1440 offers the best balance of performance and visual quality, with 117 FPS at High settings and 90 FPS at Ultra settings. At 1080p, the system exceeds 177 FPS on High settings, but the 1440p results provide a better visual experience while still maintaining high frame rates.

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

A: Yes, but with compromises. At 4K High settings, the average FPS is 65, which is playable. However, at 4K Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 50, which may be below the target for competitive play. Lowering to 4K Medium settings yields 81 FPS, which is a more comfortable experience.

Q: How does the i5-13400F compare to its closest rivals in terms of raw performance?

A: The i5-13400F has an average benchmark score of 25292, which is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS (25284, deltaPct 0) and the Intel Core 5 120 (25362, deltaPct -0.3). It is also 0.4% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H (25201), indicating that it is a well-balanced processor among its peers.

Q: Is the RX 7900 XT's 20 GB of VRAM useful for Fivem?

A: Yes, the 20 GB of GDDR6 memory is a significant advantage for Fivem, as the game often uses custom high-resolution textures and assets that can consume large amounts of VRAM. This capacity helps prevent performance dips at 4K resolution, as evidenced by the 65 FPS average at 4K High settings.

Q: What is the system's overall rank among all tested combos for Fivem?

A: The system ranks 702 out of 3707 tested combinations, placing it in the top 19% of all systems. This is a strong result, indicating that the pairing is well-suited for high-performance Fivem gameplay, though there are faster combos available.

Q: Does the GPU bottleneck the CPU at any resolution?

A: Yes, at 4K resolution the GPU becomes the limiting factor. The frame rate drops from 177 FPS at 1080p High to 65 FPS at 4K High, demonstrating that the RX 7900 XT is saturated by the increased pixel count. At 1080p and 1440p, the CPU is more likely to be the primary driver of performance.