Fivem

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Fivem with the Intel Core i5-14400F and AMD Radeon RX 570 shows a steep performance cliff as resolution increases. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo averages 76.6 FPS, but this drops to 49.2 FPS at 2560x1440 and further to 28.5 FPS at 3840x2160. That represents a 36% reduction from 1080p to 1440p and a 63% reduction from 1080p to 4K. This pattern strongly indicates the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions, as the pixel throughput demand outstrips what the RX 570 can deliver.

The scaling behavior is consistent across all settings presets. At High settings, the frame rate falls from 46.3 FPS at 1080p to 34.8 FPS at 1440p, then to 20.1 FPS at 4K. The Ultra preset shows the same trend: 34.8 FPS at 1080p, 26.3 FPS at 1440p, and 16.7 FPS at 4K. The gap between Low and Ultra settings widens significantly at lower resolutions—at 1080p the difference is 41.8 FPS (76.6 vs 34.8), while at 4K it shrinks to 11.8 FPS (28.5 vs 16.7). This compression at 4K suggests the GPU is saturated regardless of quality settings, making resolution the dominant variable.

At 1080p, the spread between Low and Medium is 16.2 FPS (76.6 vs 60.4), and between Medium and High is 14.1 FPS (60.4 vs 46.3). These are meaningful gaps that show headroom for tuning. The data indicates that 1080p is the only resolution where the CPU can keep the GPU adequately fed; beyond that, the RX 570's pixel fill rate and memory bandwidth become bottlenecks.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 570 is built on the Polaris 20 chip with GCN 4.0 architecture, fabricated on a 14 nm process at GlobalFoundries. It packs 2,048 shading units, 128 texture mapping units, and 32 ROPs. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1168 MHz and a boost clock of 1244 MHz, with memory running at 1750 MHz (7 Gbps effective) across a 256-bit bus. This configuration yields 224.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth and 5.095 TFLOPS of FP32 compute.

These specifications explain the measured results. The RX 570's 4 GB of GDDR5 memory is adequate for 1080p but becomes strained at higher resolutions, where texture data and frame buffers demand more capacity and bandwidth. The pixel rate of 39.81 GPixel/s and texture rate of 159.2 GTexel/s are modest by modern standards, which aligns with the sharp FPS decline at 2560x1440 and 3840x2160. The GPU's 74th percentile ranking among all GPUs in the benchmark database places it in the mid-range tier, and its average benchmark score of 30,158 is nearly identical to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 (30,109, deltaPct 0.2) and AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT (30,097, deltaPct 0.2).

The RX 570's 150 W TDP and dual-slot design are typical for its generation. It supports DirectX 12 (12_0), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.3, which covers Fivem's requirements. The PCIe 3.0 x16 interface does not appear to be a limiting factor in these results, as the bottleneck clearly shifts with resolution rather than bus bandwidth. The GPU's end-of-life production status means no driver optimizations are forthcoming, but the measured data reflects its current capability accurately.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14400F is a 10-core, 16-thread processor from the Raptor Lake-R family, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. It features 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, and its 65 W TDP makes it a power-efficient choice. It ranks in the 88th percentile among all CPUs in the benchmark database.

The CPU's benchmark scores are strong. In Cinebench R23, it scores 21,914 multicore and 3,093 singlecore. In Geekbench, it achieves 11,209 multicore and 2,333 singlecore. The Passmark multithread score is 25,783, with a single-thread score of 3,723. These numbers place it in close contention with the Intel Core i7-12800H (avg score 32,513, deltaPct 0), AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 (32,446, deltaPct 0.2), and AMD Ryzen 7 250 (32,584, deltaPct -0.2). The CPU's average benchmark score of 32,508 is essentially tied with its nearest rivals, indicating balanced performance.

In Fivem, which is a multiplayer game that can be CPU-intensive due to server-side scripting and many player entities, the i5-14400F provides ample compute headroom. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 76.6 FPS, which is close to what the GPU can feed. The CPU's 10 cores and 16 threads handle the game's simulation load without becoming the primary bottleneck at lower resolutions. However, at 4K, the CPU's role diminishes as the GPU's pixel throughput limits frame rates to 16.7-28.5 FPS depending on settings. The CPU's boost clock of 4.70 GHz ensures responsive single-thread performance, which is relevant for Fivem's often single-threaded game logic.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and frame rate preference. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers 76.6 FPS, which is smooth for most multiplayer scenarios. The Medium preset at 60.4 FPS is a solid middle ground, offering better visual quality while staying above the 60 FPS threshold. High settings at 46.3 FPS are playable but show a noticeable drop, and Ultra at 34.8 FPS is only suitable for players who prioritize visuals over fluidity.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset is the only one that approaches playable territory at 49.2 FPS. Medium drops to 42.8 FPS, High to 34.8 FPS, and Ultra to 26.3 FPS. For competitive play, Low is recommended; for casual play, Medium may suffice if the user can tolerate sub-60 FPS. At 3840x2160, all presets fall below 30 FPS, with Low at 28.5 FPS being the highest. 4K gaming is not viable with this combo for Fivem, as even the lowest settings fail to reach 30 FPS consistently.

The data suggests that the best experience is at 1080p with Medium settings, yielding 60.4 FPS with a balance of visual fidelity and smoothness. For players who prioritize frame rate, Low at 1080p provides 76.6 FPS, which is 16.2 FPS higher than Medium. The Ultra preset at any resolution is not recommended, as it only offers marginal visual improvements over High while costing significant frame rates—at 1080p, Ultra is 11.5 FPS slower than High (34.8 vs 46.3).

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-14400F + AMD Radeon RX 570 combination ranks 1,691 out of 1,792 tested combos in Fivem. This places it in the bottom 6% of all combinations, which is a poor result for this game specifically. The low ranking reflects the GPU's limitations, as the CPU is highly capable (88th percentile) while the GPU sits at the 74th percentile. The pairing creates a significant imbalance where the CPU's potential is wasted at higher resolutions.

The combo rank of 1,691 indicates that most other tested configurations outperform this one in Fivem. This is expected given the RX 570's age and 4 GB memory capacity. The data shows that even at 1080p Low, the combo only achieves 76.6 FPS, which is modest compared to what newer GPUs would deliver. The rank is a composite measure that accounts for performance across all resolution and settings combinations, and the GPU's weakness at 1440p and 4K drags the overall score down.

For context, the GPU's nearest rivals in the benchmark database—NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 (deltaPct 0.2), AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT (deltaPct 0.2), NVIDIA Tesla M60 (deltaPct 0.6), and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Mobile (deltaPct 0.8)—all have similar average benchmark scores but likely outperform in gaming due to newer architectures and more memory. The combo's rank of 1,691 out of 1,792 suggests that users should not expect competitive frame rates in Fivem beyond 1080p with low settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data is as follows:

1920x1080:

• Low: 76.6 FPS
• Medium: 60.4 FPS
• High: 46.3 FPS
• Ultra: 34.8 FPS

2560x1440:

• Low: 49.2 FPS
• Medium: 42.8 FPS
• High: 34.8 FPS
• Ultra: 26.3 FPS

3840x2160:

• Low: 28.5 FPS
• Medium: 21.7 FPS
• High: 20.1 FPS
• Ultra: 16.7 FPS

At 1080p, the progression from Low to Ultra shows a consistent drop of roughly 14-16 FPS per step, with Low at 76.6 FPS and Ultra at 34.8 FPS. At 1440p, the drops are smaller—from Low to Medium is 6.4 FPS, Medium to High is 8.0 FPS, and High to Ultra is 8.5 FPS. At 4K, the differences shrink further: Low to Medium is 6.8 FPS, Medium to High is 1.6 FPS, and High to Ultra is 3.4 FPS. This compression at higher resolutions confirms the GPU is the limiting factor.

The best performance in any configuration is 76.6 FPS at 1080p Low, while the worst is 16.7 FPS at 4K Ultra. The data shows that Fivem is playable at 1080p across all settings (with Ultra being marginal), playable at 1440p only with Low or Medium, and not playable at 4K. The average FPS across all 12 measured configurations is approximately 38.2 FPS, but this figure is skewed by the poor 4K results.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings for this combo?

A: The best experience is at 1920x1080 with Medium settings, which delivers 60.4 FPS. For higher frame rates, Low at 1080p gives 76.6 FPS. At 1440p, only Low (49.2 FPS) is acceptable, and 4K is not viable as all presets fall below 30 FPS.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested combinations?

A: It ranks 1,691 out of 1,792 tested combos in Fivem, placing it in the bottom 6% of all configurations. This low rank is primarily due to the GPU's limitations at higher resolutions.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in Fivem?

A: The data shows the GPU is the bottleneck, especially at higher resolutions. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 76.6 FPS, but this drops to 28.5 FPS at 4K Low. The CPU's strong benchmark scores (88th percentile) indicate it is not the limiting factor.

Q: What are the CPU's key specifications?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400F has 10 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and boost clock of 4.70 GHz. It features 20 MB of shared L3 cache and a 65 W TDP.

Q: What are the GPU's key specifications?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 570 has 4 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus, with 224.0 GB/s bandwidth. It operates at 1168 MHz base and 1244 MHz boost clocks, with 2,048 shading units.

Q: Is this combo suitable for 4K gaming?

A: No. At 3840x2160, the highest FPS is 28.5 (Low settings), and Ultra drops to 16.7 FPS. All 4K configurations fall below 30 FPS, making the game unplayable at that resolution.