Fivem

# Fivem Performance Analysis: Intel Core i5-14400F + AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT

The Intel Core i5-14400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT delivers a compelling Fivem experience, but the measured data reveals a system that shifts between GPU-bound and CPU-bound behavior depending on resolution and settings. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves an average of 242.2 FPS, while the same settings at 4K produce 86.1 FPS — a dramatic 64% drop that indicates the GPU becomes the primary constraint at higher pixel counts. Conversely, the gap between 1080p and 1440p at Ultra settings is narrower (118.2 FPS vs 75.9 FPS, a 36% reduction), suggesting the game's engine and the CPU's capabilities interact differently across the quality spectrum. The data shows a system that excels at high-refresh 1080p gaming but struggles to maintain 4K60 on higher presets, with the Ultra preset at 4K falling to 41.4 FPS.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS values reveal a clear pattern of diminishing returns as resolution increases. From 1080p to 1440p, the average FPS drop across all settings is roughly 34-38%, while moving from 1440p to 4K produces an additional 40-45% reduction. This non-linear scaling strongly suggests that the RX 6800 XT's 16 GB frame buffer and 512.0 GB/s memory bandwidth become increasingly taxed at higher resolutions. At 1080p Low, the system produces 242.2 FPS, but at 4K Low that figure drops to 86.1 FPS — a 64% decline that far exceeds the pixel count increase (4K has roughly 2.25x the pixels of 1440p and 4x of 1080p). This indicates that while the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K, the CPU's 10 cores and 16 threads are still capable of feeding the GPU adequately at lower resolutions.

The scaling from Medium to High settings at each resolution provides further insight. At 1080p, Medium yields 188.1 FPS while High produces 149.4 FPS — a 21% penalty. At 1440p, the same settings transition drops from 123.6 FPS to 98.1 FPS (21%), and at 4K from 70.5 FPS to 57 FPS (19%). This consistent ~20% penalty across resolutions suggests the setting change affects GPU workload proportionally, reinforcing that Fivem's rendering pipeline is primarily GPU-bound at these configurations. However, the Ultra preset imposes a much steeper cost: at 1080p it drops to 118.2 FPS (37% below High), at 1440p to 75.9 FPS (23% below High), and at 4K to 41.4 FPS (27% below High). The irregular Ultra scaling hints that certain Ultra-specific effects don't scale linearly with pixel count.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination ranks 646th out of 1,792 tested combos in Fivem, placing it in the 64th percentile of all configurations evaluated. The CPU's individual benchmark percentile is 88, while the GPU sits at 87, suggesting both components are above-average performers in their respective categories. The combo's overall rank, however, indicates that Fivem's specific workload — which involves heavy multiplayer scripting and world streaming — doesn't fully leverage the theoretical strengths of this pairing. The CPU's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-12800H (avg score 32,513, delta 0%), AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 (32,446, delta 0.2%), and AMD Ryzen 7 250 (32,584, delta -0.2%) — all within 0.2% of each other, showing that the i5-14400F's processing power is competitive with mobile and desktop chips in its class.

The GPU's nearest rivals paint a more interesting picture. The RX 6800 XT (avg score 49,982) sits just 0.5% ahead of the Intel Arc A550M (49,737) and 1.9% ahead of the NVIDIA CMP 50HX (49,071), but trails the NVIDIA RTX A1000 (50,826) by 1.7%. The fact that the RX 6800 XT edges out the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER (48,704) by 2.6% in average benchmark score, yet the combo rank in Fivem is only mid-pack, suggests that Fivem's optimization may favor NVIDIA architectures or that the game's CPU overhead limits GPU utilization. The 646th rank out of 1,792 combos means 1,146 configurations perform better in this specific game, indicating that raw component strength doesn't directly translate to Fivem performance.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo maintain 60 FPS at 4K in Fivem?

A: Only on Low settings. The measured 4K Low average is 86.1 FPS, while Medium produces 70.5 FPS. High settings drop to 57 FPS, and Ultra falls to 41.4 FPS, making 4K60 achievable only with reduced quality presets.

Q: What is the best resolution for competitive play with this setup?

A: The data shows 1080p is optimal for high refresh rates, with Low settings producing 242.2 FPS and Medium delivering 188.1 FPS. Even Ultra hits 118.2 FPS, comfortably exceeding 100 FPS for smooth competitive gameplay.

Q: How does the Intel Core i5-14400F compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The CPU scores 32,508 average, which is within 0.2% of the Intel Core i7-12800H (32,513), AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 (32,446), and AMD Ryzen 7 250 (32,584). Its 88th percentile ranking indicates strong multi-threaded performance for its class.

Q: Is the RX 6800 XT's 16 GB VRAM sufficient for Fivem at high resolutions?

A: Yes, the 16 GB GDDR6 memory with 512.0 GB/s bandwidth appears adequate, as the 4K results show GPU compute limitations rather than memory capacity issues. The 4K High average of 57 FPS suggests the GPU's processing power, not VRAM, is the bottleneck.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: Low produces 155.6 FPS, while Ultra drops to 75.9 FPS — a 51% reduction. Medium (123.6 FPS) and High (98.1 FPS) sit between these extremes, showing that each preset tier costs roughly 20-25% performance.

Q: How does this combo's Fivem ranking compare to its individual component rankings?

A: The CPU ranks in the 88th percentile and GPU in the 87th percentile individually, yet the combo ranks 646th out of 1,792 (64th percentile). This gap suggests Fivem's multiplayer workload introduces bottlenecks not captured by synthetic benchmarks.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers exceptional frame rates across all presets. Low settings produce 242.2 FPS, Medium achieves 188.1 FPS, High reaches 149.4 FPS, and Ultra still manages 118.2 FPS. This range means even the most demanding preset at 1080p exceeds 100 FPS, making the combo ideal for 144Hz or 165Hz monitors. The spread from Low to Ultra (242.2 to 118.2 FPS) represents a 51% performance penalty for maximum visual quality.

Moving to 2560x1440, the numbers remain strong but show the GPU beginning to strain. Low yields 155.6 FPS, Medium drops to 123.6 FPS, High settles at 98.1 FPS, and Ultra falls to 75.9 FPS. The transition from 1080p to 1440p costs between 35-38% performance depending on preset, which is slightly less than the 44% pixel increase, suggesting some headroom in the GPU's pixel processing capabilities.

At 3840x2160, the RX 6800 XT's limits become apparent. Low produces 86.1 FPS, Medium achieves 70.5 FPS, High drops to 57 FPS, and Ultra falls below 60 FPS at 41.4 FPS. The 4K results show that while the GPU can handle 4K at lower presets, the Ultra preset's additional effects (likely including higher-quality shadows, reflections, and draw distances common in Fivem's modded environments) overwhelm the 20.74 TFLOPS FP32 compute throughput.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT's specifications directly explain its Fivem performance characteristics. With a boost clock of 2250 MHz and game clock of 2015 MHz, the GPU operates at high frequencies that benefit Fivem's largely GPU-bound rendering at higher resolutions. The 4608 shading units and 128 ROPs provide substantial pixel throughput, reflected in the 288.0 GPixel/s pixel rate. The 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus delivers 512.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which proves adequate for Fivem's large open-world textures and multiplayer asset streaming.

The GPU's 72 ray accelerators, while present, likely have minimal impact on Fivem since the game's rendering pipeline doesn't heavily implement ray-traced effects. The card's 87th percentile ranking and nearest rival comparisons show it performs slightly better than the NVIDIA RTX 4070 Ti SUPER (2.6% delta) in synthetic tests, yet Fivem's measured results suggest the game may not fully exploit the RX 6800 XT's compute advantages. The 4K Ultra result of 41.4 FPS, when compared to the 4K Low result of 86.1 FPS, indicates that Ultra settings introduce effects that disproportionately tax the GPU's fill rate and compute units.

Settings Recommendations

For 1080p gaming, the High preset at 149.4 FPS offers an excellent balance between visual fidelity and performance. Users with 144Hz displays could push to Ultra at 118.2 FPS, while competitive players seeking maximum frame rates should consider Low at 242.2 FPS. The Medium preset at 188.1 FPS provides a strong middle ground for high-refresh monitors.

At 1440p, the High preset's 98.1 FPS is the standout choice for quality-focused players, staying above 90 FPS while delivering enhanced visuals over Medium's 123.6 FPS. The Ultra preset at 75.9 FPS remains playable but sacrifices 23% performance over High for marginal visual gains. For 4K gaming, the data clearly points to Medium (70.5 FPS) as the practical ceiling for smooth gameplay, with High (57 FPS) acceptable for less demanding scenarios and Low (86.1 FPS) recommended for players prioritizing frame rate stability over visual quality.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14400F's specifications reveal why it keeps pace with the RX 6800 XT in Fivem. With 10 cores (likely 6 performance and 4 efficiency cores) and 16 threads, the CPU provides substantial multi-threading capability. The 2.50 GHz base clock boosting to 4.70 GHz ensures strong single-thread performance, which is critical for Fivem's game logic and multiplayer synchronization. The 20 MB of shared L3 cache helps reduce latency when streaming world data, while the 65 W TDP indicates efficient power delivery.

The CPU's benchmark results show balanced performance: Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21,914 and single-core score of 3,093, with a Geekbench multi-core score of 11,209. Its 88th percentile ranking and near-identical scores to rivals like the Intel Core i7-12800H (32,513 vs 32,508) indicate the i5-14400F isn't the limiting factor in most scenarios. However, the 1080p Low result of 242.2 FPS, while impressive, suggests the CPU's 10 cores may still create a ceiling in Fivem's heavily modded multiplayer environments, where countless Lua scripts and entity updates tax CPU resources. The fact that the combo ranks 646th out of 1,792 despite strong component-level scores implies that Fivem's engine may not fully scale with the i5-14400F's hybrid core architecture, potentially favoring traditional homogeneous core designs.