Fivem

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Fivem shows a steep and predictable decline as resolution increases, but the shape of that decline reveals important information about where this combo's limits sit. At 1080p with Low settings, the system delivers 144.4 FPS average, which drops to 97.4 FPS at 1440p and further to 55 FPS at 4K. That represents a 32.5% drop from 1080p to 1440p, and a 61.9% drop from 1080p to 4K at Low settings.

Looking at the High preset, the pattern shifts slightly. The system produces 90.3 FPS at 1080p, 62.5 FPS at 1440p, and 33.5 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops here are 30.8% and 62.9% respectively, which is very close to the Low preset scaling. This consistency across presets suggests that resolution scaling is behaving in a fairly linear fashion for this title, with the GPU becoming progressively more dominant as pixel count rises.

The Ultra preset tells a different story. At 1080p, Ultra yields 71.8 FPS, dropping to 47 FPS at 1440p and 25.8 FPS at 4K. The 4K result here is barely playable, and the gap between High and Ultra at 4K is substantial — 33.5 FPS versus 25.8 FPS, a 22.9% penalty for the Ultra preset's additional effects. This indicates that Ultra settings carry a heavy cost at higher resolutions, and the RX 6600's 8 GB frame buffer is likely being stressed by the combination of high resolution and maximum detail.

The limiting component shifts as resolution increases. At 1080p Low, the CPU is doing most of the heavy lifting, evidenced by the high 144.4 FPS figure that approaches what many displays can show. At 4K, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck, with even Low settings only reaching 55 FPS. The data shows that this pairing is balanced for 1080p gaming, acceptable for 1440p, and struggles at 4K regardless of settings.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6600 is built on the RDNA 2.0 architecture with a Navi 23 chip manufactured on a 7 nm process. It features 1792 shading units, 112 texture mapping units, and 64 raster operation units, along with 28 ray tracing cores. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1626 MHz, a game clock of 2044 MHz, and a boost clock of 2491 MHz. Memory consists of 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus, delivering 224.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

The 8 GB VRAM capacity is a critical factor in Fivem's results, particularly at 4K resolution. The data shows a 21.2% performance drop between Low and Medium at 4K (55 FPS versus 40.2 FPS), and a further 19.9% drop from Medium to High (40.2 FPS versus 33.5 FPS). This progressive degradation suggests that texture and geometry data are increasingly exceeding the available VRAM as settings rise, forcing the GPU to manage memory more aggressively.

At 1080p, the RX 6600 shows its strength. The card achieves 144.4 FPS at Low, 117.8 FPS at Medium, 90.3 FPS at High, and 71.8 FPS at Ultra. The delta between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 50.3%, which is substantial but leaves the frame rate in a playable range for most users. The GPU's FP32 compute of 8.928 TFLOPS and pixel rate of 159.4 GPixel/s are sufficient to drive 1080p at high frame rates in this multiplayer title.

The GPU's percentile ranking against all GPUs is 69th percentile, placing it in the upper-mid range. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon 890M, scores within 0% delta of the RX 6600's average benchmark score of 25235. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti sits 0.5% behind in average score, which is a remarkably tight grouping that shows the RX 6600 is competitively positioned within its performance tier.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14400F brings 10 cores and 16 threads to this pairing, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. It's built on the Raptor Lake architecture using a 10 nm process, with 20 MB of shared L3 cache and 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core. The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, though the benchmark results don't specify which was used.

In Fivem, the CPU's contribution is most visible at lower resolutions where the GPU isn't the limiting factor. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 144.4 FPS, which is a strong result that indicates the i5-14400F's single-thread performance is adequate for the game's simulation and networking demands. The CPU's Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3093 and multi-core score of 21914 suggest solid headroom for the mixed workloads Fivem presents.

The CPU's 88th percentile ranking against all CPUs places it well within the upper tier of processors. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-12800H, scores nearly identically with a 0% delta from the i5-14400F's average benchmark score of 32508. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 sits just 0.2% behind, and the AMD Ryzen 7 250 is 0.2% ahead. This clustering indicates the i5-14400F is delivering performance that matches several higher-tier mobile and desktop parts.

The 65 W TDP is worth noting for this combination. The CPU's power efficiency allows for a wide range of cooling solutions, and its dual-channel memory bus with support for both DDR4 and DDR5 provides flexibility for system builders. The PCIe Gen 5 interface with 16 lanes ensures the GPU has ample bandwidth, though the RX 6600 itself only uses PCIe 4.0 x8.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance for the best experience with this combo. At 1080p, Medium settings deliver 117.8 FPS, which is 27.5 FPS higher than High and only 26.6 FPS lower than Low. The jump from Medium to High costs 27.5 FPS (23.3% reduction), while the jump from High to Ultra costs 18.5 FPS (20.5% reduction). For most players, Medium at 1080p represents the sweet spot, offering high frame rates with better visual quality than Low.

At 1440p, the picture changes. Medium delivers 79.1 FPS, which is playable for most users, while High drops to 62.5 FPS and Low reaches 97.4 FPS. The High preset's 62.5 FPS is still within a reasonable range for a multiplayer title, but Medium's 79.1 FPS provides more headroom for frame time spikes that are common in populated servers. Ultra at 47 FPS is borderline, and the 32.1 FPS gap between Ultra and Medium suggests the visual gains aren't worth the performance cost.

At 4K, the data strongly advises against anything above Low. The Low preset achieves 55 FPS, which is barely acceptable, while Medium drops to 40.2 FPS and High falls to 33.5 FPS. Ultra at 25.8 FPS is effectively unplayable for a fast-paced multiplayer game. Players with 4K displays should either reduce resolution to 1440p or accept Low settings and the visual compromises that come with it.

The most balanced configuration across all resolutions appears to be Medium settings. It provides 117.8 FPS at 1080p, 79.1 FPS at 1440p, and 40.2 FPS at 4K. The consistency of the scaling from 1080p to 1440p to 4K (32.9% and 49.1% drops respectively) indicates that Medium is the preset where this hardware combination operates most efficiently.

How This Combo Ranks

This Intel Core i5-14400F and AMD Radeon RX 6600 combination ranks 1420th out of 1792 tested combos in Fivem, placing it in the lower portion of the database. The 372 combos ranked below it suggest that while this pairing isn't competitive at the top tier, it still outperforms a meaningful number of alternatives, many of which likely feature older or lower-tier hardware.

The combo's rank is somewhat surprising given the individual component rankings. The i5-14400F sits in the 88th percentile among CPUs, and the RX 6600 sits in the 69th percentile among GPUs. The combined rank of 1420 out of 1792 (approximately 79th percentile) suggests that Fivem's specific demands don't favor this pairing as strongly as their individual benchmarks might indicate. This could be due to the game's multiplayer nature, which often creates CPU bottlenecks that don't appear in synthetic benchmarks.

The data indicates this combo is better suited for 1080p gaming, where it delivers 144.4 FPS at Low and 90.3 FPS at High. At 1440p, it falls into the 47-97 FPS range depending on settings, which is acceptable but not exceptional. The 4K results are consistently below 55 FPS, confirming that this is not a 4K-capable configuration for Fivem.

For users considering this pairing, the ranking suggests it's a competent mid-range option rather than a high-end solution. The CPU's strong multi-core performance (Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21914) and the GPU's solid 1080p capabilities make it a practical choice for budget-conscious builders targeting 1080p or entry-level 1440p gaming.

FAQ

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1080p with High settings?

A: The measured data shows an average of 90.3 FPS at 1080p with High settings. This is a playable frame rate for most multiplayer scenarios, though competitive players may prefer dropping to Medium for 117.8 FPS or Low for 144.4 FPS.

Q: Is this combo capable of 4K gaming in Fivem?

A: The data indicates 4K is only playable at Low settings, where the average FPS is 55. Medium drops to 40.2 FPS, High to 33.5 FPS, and Ultra to 25.8 FPS. For a consistent experience, 1440p or 1080p is recommended instead.

Q: Which settings preset provides the best balance of visuals and performance?

A: Medium settings offer the most balanced experience across all resolutions. The system achieves 117.8 FPS at 1080p, 79.1 FPS at 1440p, and 40.2 FPS at 4K with Medium, providing good visual quality without the steep performance penalties of High or Ultra.

Q: How does the RX 6600 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RX 6600's average benchmark score of 25235 places it within 0% delta of the AMD Radeon 890M, 0.2% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP, 0.2% behind the AMD Radeon RX 6700M, and 0.5% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. This shows extremely tight competition in this performance tier.

Q: Is the i5-14400F a bottleneck for the RX 6600 in this game?

A: At 1080p Low, the system reaches 144.4 FPS, suggesting the CPU can feed the GPU adequately. The CPU's 88th percentile ranking and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3093 indicate it has sufficient single-thread performance for Fivem's demands, with the GPU becoming the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

Q: What is the combo's overall ranking among tested configurations?

A: This pairing ranks 1420th out of 1792 tested combos in Fivem. This places it in the lower 79th percentile, indicating it's a mid-to-low tier configuration for this specific game, despite the individual components ranking higher in their respective categories.