Fivem

Fivem, a multiplayer modification platform built on Grand Theft Auto V, presents a unique performance profile for the Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the Intel Arc B390. The measured data reveals a configuration that is overwhelmingly constrained by its graphics processor, particularly as resolution and graphical fidelity increase. While the CPU demonstrates ample computational headroom, the Arc B390's integrated-class performance limits the experience to lower resolutions and settings for playable frame rates. This analysis explores the measured FPS data, the distinct roles of the CPU and GPU, and provides actionable settings recommendations based solely on the provided benchmark results.

FAQ

Q: What is the best average FPS achieved at 1920x1080 with this CPU and GPU combination?

A: The highest average FPS recorded at 1920x1080 is 88, achieved with the Low settings preset. The Medium preset delivers 70 FPS, High settings drop to 56 FPS, and the Ultra preset yields 43 FPS.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B390's benchmark score compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Arc B390 has an average benchmark score of 1482. This places it 1.3% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX (score 1463), 1.5% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce 800M (score 1460), and 2.5% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM (score 1446). Its performance is closely matched with these older, low-end GPUs.

Q: What is the performance difference in Fivem between the Low and Ultra presets at 2560x1440?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset produces an average of 58 FPS. Switching to the Ultra preset reduces the average FPS to 29. This represents a 50% decrease in average frame rate when moving from the lowest to the highest settings.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested configurations in Fivem?

A: The Intel Core i5-13400F and Intel Arc B390 combination is ranked 2656 out of 3005 tested combos in Fivem. This places it in the lower percentile of tested systems, indicating below-average performance for this specific game.

Q: Does the Intel Core i5-13400F have a high benchmark score relative to other CPUs?

A: Yes, the CPU's average benchmark score is 25292, and it sits in the 77th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS (score 25284) and the Intel Core 5 120 (score 25362), showing it performs in line with these capable processors.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for the Medium settings at 1920x1080?

A: For the Medium preset at 1920x1080, the measured data shows an average FPS of 70, with a minimum FPS of 59 and a maximum FPS of 80.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal experience for this combination prioritizes frame rate over visual fidelity due to the GPU's limitations. The data clearly indicates that the Ultra preset is not viable for smooth gameplay at any resolution, as it fails to reach 60 FPS even at 1920x1080, producing only 43 FPS. At higher resolutions, the Ultra preset becomes unplayable, with an average of just 16 FPS at 4K.

The Low preset is the only setting that consistently provides a frame rate at or near the 60 FPS target across all tested resolutions. At 1920x1080, it achieves 88 FPS, at 2560x1440 it reaches 58 FPS, and even at 3840x2160 it manages 32 FPS. For players with a 1080p monitor, the Medium preset offers a compelling middle ground, delivering 70 FPS. This provides a significant improvement in visual quality over Low with a 20% reduction in average FPS (from 88 to 70).

For 1440p displays, the Low preset is the only option that provides a playable experience, with its 58 FPS average being just shy of a standard 60 FPS target. The High preset at this resolution drops to 37 FPS, which may be acceptable for slower-paced gameplay but is far from ideal. The Ultra preset at 1440p, with its 29 FPS average, should be avoided. The data suggests that players should use the Low preset for 1440p and the Medium preset for 1080p as the best balance between visual quality and smoothness. At 4K, even the Low preset's 32 FPS average is likely to be a suboptimal experience, indicating the game is not suited for this resolution with this hardware.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS data reveals a severe performance drop as resolution increases, a classic sign of a GPU-bound scenario. From 1920x1080 to 2560x1440, the average FPS across all settings decreases by approximately 34%. For instance, the High preset drops from 56 FPS to 37 FPS, and the Low preset falls from 88 FPS to 58 FPS. This substantial decline shows that the Arc B390 is already being heavily taxed at 1080p.

The scaling from 2560x1440 to 3840x2160 is even more punishing. At the High preset, the average FPS drops from 37 to 20, a 46% reduction. The Low preset sees a similar percentage drop, from 58 to 32 FPS. This progressive and steep decline in performance with each resolution step strongly implies that the rendering pipeline is limited by the GPU's raw fill rate and pixel processing power. The Arc B390's specifications, including a pixel rate of 60.00 GPixel/s and 24 ROPs, are simply insufficient to handle the massive pixel count of 4K resolution.

This behavior is characteristic of a system where the CPU has ample headroom. The Intel Core i5-13400F, with its high benchmark scores, is not the limiting factor. Instead, the data indicates that the Intel Arc B390's rendering throughput is the primary bottleneck. The game's performance is therefore dictated almost entirely by the GPU's ability to process frames, and this ability diminishes rapidly as the resolution increases.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-13400F and Intel Arc B390 combo is ranked 2656 out of 3005 configurations tested in Fivem. This places it in the bottom 12% of all tested systems, a ranking that underscores its below-average performance for this specific game. This low rank is consistent with the GPU's own performance percentile, which is only 9, meaning it performs better than just 9% of all GPUs in the database.

This poor ranking is largely attributable to the GPU. While the CPU is a strong performer, sitting in the 77th percentile of all CPUs, the GPU's benchmark scores are extremely low, with its nearest rivals being legacy parts like the NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 and GT 520MX. The system's overall performance in Fivem is effectively dragged down by the Arc B390's inability to render the game at competitive frame rates.

The contrast between the CPU's high percentile (77) and the combo's low rank (2656/3005) is stark. It highlights a significant performance imbalance within the system. The data shows that the CPU is capable of feeding a much more powerful graphics card, but it is paired with a component that severely limits the final output. This combination is a clear example of a CPU-bound system in terms of potential, but a GPU-bound system in terms of actual gameplay performance.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B390 is the decisive factor in this system's Fivem performance. Its benchmark results are remarkably low, with an average score of 1482 and a percentile rank of 9. This places it in direct competition with the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX and GeForce 800M, which are entry-level parts from a bygone era. The GPU's hardware specifications, such as its 1536 shading units and 24 ROPs, are not enough to drive the game at high settings or resolutions.

The GPU's memory configuration is "System Shared," meaning it relies on the system's main memory (DDR4 or DDR5) for graphics data. This is a significant disadvantage for gaming, as shared memory has higher latency and lower bandwidth compared to dedicated VRAM. The memory bandwidth itself is listed as "System Dependent," making it a variable that changes with the system's RAM configuration. This can introduce stuttering and inconsistent frame times, which is a likely contributor to the low average FPS.

Despite having a boost clock of 2500 MHz and supporting DirectX 12 Ultimate, the Arc B390's fundamental processing power is insufficient for Fivem. The data shows that even at 1920x1080 with Low settings, it can only achieve 88 FPS. When the load is increased, its performance collapses, dropping to 16 FPS at 4K Ultra. The GPU's 7.680 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is clearly not being effectively utilized for this game's workload, or it is simply too low to produce high frame rates. The measured data suggests that this GPU is designed for basic tasks and light gaming at best, not for a demanding multiplayer title like Fivem.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of the system's capabilities across different resolutions and quality presets. At 1920x1080, the results are as follows:

• Low: 88 FPS average
• Medium: 70 FPS average (min 59, max 80)
• High: 56 FPS average
• Ultra: 43 FPS average

At 2560x1440, the performance drops significantly:

• Low: 58 FPS average
• Medium: 46 FPS average (min 39, max 53)
• High: 37 FPS average
• Ultra: 29 FPS average

At 3840x2160, the frame rates become largely unplayable:

• Low: 32 FPS average
• Medium: 25 FPS average (min 22, max 29)
• High: 20 FPS average
• Ultra: 16 FPS average

The data shows a clear and consistent trend: lower settings yield higher frame rates, and lower resolutions yield higher frame rates. The most playable configurations are at 1080p with Low or Medium settings. The 1440p Low setting is marginal, and all 4K settings are below the threshold for smooth, competitive gameplay. The minimum FPS data points, available only for Medium settings, show that frame drops are significant. At 1080p, the minimum is 59 FPS, but at 1440p it falls to 39 FPS, and at 4K it dips to 22 FPS. This illustrates the GPU's struggle to maintain consistent frame delivery as the render load increases.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-13400F is a high-performance processor whose capabilities far exceed what the Intel Arc B390 can utilize in Fivem. Its strong benchmark results, including a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 22604 and a Geekbench single-core score of 1996, indicate that it is more than capable of handling the game's simulation and physics logic. The CPU's 10 cores and 16 threads, with a boost clock of up to 4.60 GHz, provide substantial processing power.

The CPU's percentile rank of 77 and its average benchmark score of 25292 place it in the upper echelon of processors. Its nearest rivals, such as the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS and the Intel Core 5 120, have nearly identical average scores, confirming its strong performance class. For a game like Fivem, which can be demanding on the CPU due to the large number of connected players and the complexity of the game world, this processor provides a solid foundation.

However, the measured FPS data shows that the CPU is not the performance bottleneck. The system's rank of 2656 out of 3005 combos is far below what the CPU's individual performance would suggest. This indicates that while the CPU is ready and waiting, it is being starved of work by the GPU. The CPU can prepare frames and manage game logic with ease, but the Arc B390 cannot render them fast enough, leaving the powerful i5-13400F largely idle in terms of gaming performance. The data implies that upgrading the GPU would unlock the true potential of this CPU, leading to a massive improvement in Fivem frame rates.