Fivem

# Fivem Performance Analysis: Intel Core i5-13400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4 GB

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4 GB produces a combination that ranks 3252nd out of 3707 tested configurations for Fivem, placing it in the lower 12.3% of all tested combos. This rank reflects a system that can handle the game at 1080p with reasonable smoothness but struggles significantly as resolution increases. The data shows a clear pattern: the RTX 3050 4 GB is the limiting factor in this pairing, with the i5-13400F providing ample computational headroom that the GPU cannot fully utilize at higher resolutions. The measured FPS figures across all resolutions and settings confirm a system designed for 1080p gaming, where it delivers playable framerates at Low and Medium presets, but falls below 60 FPS at High and Ultra settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 3252 out of 3707 tested combinations places it in the bottom percentile of systems benchmarked for Fivem. This low standing is primarily attributable to the GPU's modest capabilities rather than any deficiency in the processor. The data indicates that 455 tested combinations perform worse, while 3251 perform better, demonstrating that this pairing is positioned for entry-level 1080p gaming rather than high-refresh-rate or high-resolution play. The CPU's benchmark performance percentile of 77 against all CPUs suggests the processor is a strong component, but the GPU's percentile of 50 against all GPUs reveals the bottleneck. In Fivem specifically, the combination's rank reflects the game's sensitivity to GPU throughput, particularly at higher resolutions where the 4 GB VRAM capacity becomes a constraint. The delta between CPU and GPU capabilities is stark: the i5-13400F sits among rivals like the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS (0% delta), Intel Core 5 120 (-0.3% delta), AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D (-0.3% delta), and AMD Ryzen 7 6800H (0.4% delta), all within a negligible 0.7% performance spread. This indicates the CPU is well-matched to other mid-range processors, yet the overall combo rank suffers because the GPU cannot translate that CPU strength into high FPS in Fivem.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4 GB serves as the primary performance determinant in this configuration. Its 4 GB GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus provides 192.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which proves insufficient for Fivem's larger textures and draw distances at higher resolutions. The GPU's 2048 shading units, 64 texture mapping units, and 32 ROPs operate at a base clock of 1545 MHz and a boost clock of 1740 MHz, delivering 7.127 TFLOPS of FP32 compute. The memory clock runs at 1500 MHz with 12 Gbps effective speed, and the card's 90 W TDP reflects its entry-level positioning. In Fivem, the data shows the GPU's limitations clearly: at 1080p Low, it achieves 113 FPS, but this drops to 71 FPS at High, 89 FPS at Medium, and 55 FPS at Ultra. The pattern across resolutions reveals that the GPU's 4 GB VRAM becomes a bottleneck at 1440p and 4K, where the game requires more memory for textures and geometry. The RTX 3050 4 GB's transistor count of 8,700 million on a 200 mm² die (43.5M transistors per mm²) manufactured on Samsung's 8 nm process does not compensate for the memory constraint. At 4K, the GPU produces only 26 FPS at High and 20 FPS at Ultra, indicating that the card is fundamentally unsuited for resolutions beyond 1080p in Fivem. The GPU's 16 RT cores and 64 tensor cores are present but largely irrelevant for this game, which does not utilize ray tracing or DLSS in the measured scenarios.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K demonstrates a severe GPU-bound scenario, with the RTX 3050 4 GB struggling to maintain playable framerates as pixel count increases. At Low settings, the progression is 113 FPS at 1080p, 74 FPS at 1440p, and 41 FPS at 4K—a drop of 34.5% from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 44.6% from 1440p to 4K. This non-linear decline indicates that the GPU's memory bandwidth and VRAM capacity are overwhelmed at higher resolutions. At Medium settings, the figures are 89 FPS at 1080p (with a 75-102 FPS range), 58 FPS at 1440p (50-67 FPS range), and 32 FPS at 4K (28-37 FPS range). The Medium preset at 4K only achieves 32 FPS average, which is below the threshold for smooth gameplay. High settings show 71 FPS at 1080p, 47 FPS at 1440p, and 26 FPS at 4K, while Ultra settings produce 55 FPS at 1080p, 36 FPS at 1440p, and 20 FPS at 4K. The scaling factor from 1080p to 4K is roughly 4x the pixel count, yet FPS drops by approximately 63-64% across all settings (e.g., 113 to 41 at Low, 71 to 26 at High). This indicates that the limiting component is the GPU, as a CPU-bound scenario would show better scaling at higher resolutions where GPU load increases. The i5-13400F's 10 cores and 16 threads are more than sufficient to feed the GPU at 1080p, but at 4K the GPU simply cannot process frames fast enough, confirming the RTX 3050 4 GB as the bottleneck.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 1920x1080 is the only resolution where all settings except Ultra achieve 60+ FPS. At 1080p, Low produces 113 FPS, Medium produces 89 FPS, and High produces 71 FPS, while Ultra drops to 55 FPS. At 1440p, only Low (74 FPS) exceeds 60 FPS, and at 4K all settings fall below 41 FPS.

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

A: The Intel Core i5-13400F has an average benchmark score of 25292, placing it within 0.4% of the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H (25201), and within 0.3% of the Intel Core 5 120 (25362) and AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D (25365). The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS (25284) is essentially identical at 0% delta.

Q: Why does the 4 GB VRAM matter for Fivem?

A: The RTX 3050 4 GB's 4 GB GDDR6 memory with 192.0 GB/s bandwidth is insufficient for Fivem at higher resolutions. The data shows FPS drops of over 60% from 1080p to 4K across all settings, indicating the GPU runs out of memory bandwidth and capacity at 1440p and 4K, causing severe performance degradation.

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile?

A: The RTX 3050 4 GB ranks at the 50th percentile against all GPUs, indicating it sits exactly at the median of tested graphics cards. This middling position aligns with its measured Fivem performance, which is adequate for 1080p but inadequate for higher resolutions.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more responsible for the low combo rank?

A: The data clearly attributes the bottleneck to the GPU. The i5-13400F ranks in the 77th percentile against all CPUs and performs within 0.4% of rivals like the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS, while the GPU's 50th percentile ranking and FPS scaling patterns show it cannot keep up with the CPU's output at higher resolutions.

Q: What FPS can be expected at 1440p Medium settings?

A: The measured data shows 58 FPS average at 2560x1440 with Medium settings, with a range of 50 to 67 FPS. This is marginally below the 60 FPS threshold, making 1440p Medium a borderline playable experience depending on sensitivity to frame drops.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the RTX 3050 4 GB delivers its best performance. Low settings produce an average of 113 FPS, making it the only configuration exceeding 100 FPS. Medium settings average 89 FPS with a minimum of 75 and maximum of 102 FPS, providing a comfortable margin above 60 FPS. High settings average 71 FPS, which remains playable but with less headroom. Ultra settings drop to 55 FPS average, falling below the 60 FPS target and indicating that the GPU cannot sustain maximum quality at 1080p. The 58 FPS spread between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p (113 vs 55) demonstrates the GPU's sensitivity to preset changes.

At 2560x1440, performance degrades notably. Low settings average 74 FPS, still above 60 FPS but with a 34.5% reduction from 1080p. Medium settings average 58 FPS with a 50-67 FPS range, placing the typical experience just below the 60 FPS threshold. High settings average 47 FPS, which may cause noticeable stuttering during busy scenes. Ultra settings average 36 FPS, making 1440p Ultra impractical for smooth gameplay. The 38 FPS spread between Low and Ultra at 1440p (74 vs 36) is slightly smaller than at 1080p, indicating the GPU is becoming the limiting factor regardless of settings.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 3050 4 GB is overwhelmed. Low settings average 41 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target but technically playable in non-competitive scenarios. Medium settings average 32 FPS with a 28-37 FPS range, making the experience choppy. High settings average 26 FPS, and Ultra settings average 20 FPS, both of which are below playable thresholds. The 21 FPS spread between Low and Ultra at 4K (41 vs 20) is the smallest across resolutions, confirming that the GPU's absolute performance ceiling, rather than settings, dictates the outcome at 4K.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-13400F provides substantial computational resources that are underutilized in Fivem at higher resolutions. With 10 cores, 16 threads, a base clock of 2.50 GHz, and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, this Raptor Lake-S processor (architecture Raptor Lake) offers strong multi-threaded performance. The 20 MB shared L3 cache and per-core L1 (80 KB) and L2 (1.25 MB) caches contribute to a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 22604 and single-core score of 3191. Its Passmark multithread score of 25032 and single-thread score of 3634 place it in the 77th percentile against all CPUs. The CPU's benchmark scores are closely matched to its nearest rivals: the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS (25284 vs 25292, 0% delta), Intel Core 5 120 (25362, -0.3% delta), AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D (25365, -0.3% delta), and AMD Ryzen 7 6800H (25201, 0.4% delta). In Fivem, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic, which it does effectively at 1080p, as evidenced by the 113 FPS at Low settings. However, at 1440p and 4K, the GPU becomes the bottleneck, and the CPU's additional headroom cannot compensate for the RTX 3050 4 GB's limitations. The processor's 65 W TDP and support for DDR4/DDR5 memory (dual-channel) make it a capable partner, but the data shows that Fivem's performance scaling is entirely GPU-limited once resolution increases. The 3DMark scores (7314 at 16 threads, 1880 at 2 threads, 3459 at 4 threads, 5591 at 8 threads, 7307 at max threads, 960 single-thread) confirm the CPU's consistent performance across thread counts, which is more than adequate for Fivem's typically lighter CPU demands.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal experience for this combo is at 1920x1080 with Medium settings, which delivers 89 FPS average with a 75-102 FPS range. This combination provides a 48% performance headroom above the 60 FPS threshold while maintaining better visual fidelity than Low settings. For players prioritizing maximum smoothness, 1080p Low at 113 FPS is the best choice, offering near-double the refresh rate of most displays and ensuring minimal frame drops during intense multiplayer moments. At 1080p High, the 71 FPS average is still playable but leaves only 18% headroom above 60 FPS, which may result in dips below the threshold during busy scenes. 1080p Ultra at 55 FPS is not recommended, as it falls below the 60 FPS target and the visual improvements over High are unlikely to justify the 22% performance penalty.

At 2560x1440, only Low settings (74 FPS) provide a comfortable experience above 60 FPS, making it the sole viable preset at this resolution. Medium at 1440p (58 FPS) is borderline and may be acceptable for less demanding players, but the 50 FPS minimum suggests potential stuttering. High (47 FPS) and Ultra (36 FPS) at 1440p are not recommended for smooth gameplay. At 3840x2160, no settings configuration achieves 60 FPS, with Low at 41 FPS being the only somewhat playable option, though it falls well short of smooth performance. For the best balance of visual quality and performance, the data strongly supports 1080p Medium as the default recommendation, with 1080p Low as the high-performance alternative and 1440p Low as the maximum resolution compromise. The 4 GB VRAM limitation makes Ultra settings impractical at any resolution, as the 55 FPS at 1080p and 20 FPS at 4K demonstrate.