Fivem

# Fivem Performance Analysis: Intel Core i5-14400F + Intel Arc B370

The Intel Core i5-14400F paired with the Intel Arc B370 integrated graphics represents a stark mismatch in Fivem, a multiplayer title that clearly favors the CPU side of this equation. Benchmark results show the combo ranking 2762nd out of 3005 tested configurations, placing it in the bottom 8% of all systems tested. The Arc B370, an integrated GPU with a 5th percentile ranking among all GPUs, becomes the overwhelming bottleneck at every resolution and settings combination, while the i5-14400F sits in the 83rd percentile among all CPUs. This pairing produces playable frame rates only at 1080p with reduced settings, and the data indicates that the GPU's limitations dominate the performance profile entirely.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a steep and consistent performance cliff as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 50 FPS at 1080p to 33 FPS at 1440p, a 34% reduction, then falls further to 18 FPS at 4K, representing a 64% total loss from the 1080p baseline. This scaling pattern is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario, where the integrated Arc B370's fixed compute resources (1280 shading units, 40 TMUs, 20 ROPs) are simply overwhelmed by the increasing pixel count.

The Low settings preset shows the same trend but with higher absolute numbers. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 80 FPS, which drops to 53 FPS at 1440p (a 34% reduction) and 29 FPS at 4K (a 64% reduction from 1080p). The consistency of these percentage drops across different settings presets strongly indicates that resolution scaling is purely a function of the GPU's pixel throughput capabilities, not CPU limitations. The pixel rate of 48.00 GPixel/s and texture rate of 96.00 GTexel/s are simply insufficient for 4K workloads, regardless of quality settings.

Medium settings provide the only complete dataset with minimum and maximum frame rates, offering additional insight into the scaling behavior. At 1080p Medium, the system averages 63 FPS with a range of 54-72 FPS. Moving to 1440p Medium drops the average to 41 FPS (35-48 FPS range), a 35% reduction. At 4K Medium, the average collapses to 23 FPS with a 20-26 FPS range, a 63% drop from 1080p. The consistent ~34% penalty for stepping from 1080p to 1440p and the additional ~44% penalty for stepping from 1440p to 4K confirms that the Arc B370's memory bandwidth, being "System Dependent" and shared with the CPU, becomes increasingly inadequate at higher resolutions.

Ultra settings demonstrate the most severe scaling, with 39 FPS at 1080p, 26 FPS at 1440p, and just 14 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result represents a 64% decrease from the 1080p Ultra figure, mirroring the scaling percentage seen in other presets. This uniform scaling behavior across all four settings presets is a textbook example of GPU-bound performance, where the CPU's capabilities (including a 4.70 GHz boost clock and 20 MB of shared L3 cache) are never the limiting factor in this title.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370's role in Fivem performance cannot be overstated, and the benchmark data paints a clear picture of its limitations. This integrated GPU, built on the Xe3-LPG architecture with a 3 nm process node, operates with a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2400 MHz. Its memory configuration is entirely system-shared, with no dedicated VRAM, and bandwidth is listed as "System Dependent," meaning performance is tied directly to the host system's memory subsystem. The GPU's 6.144 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 10 ray tracing cores are present on paper, but the measured results in Fivem show that raw specifications do not translate to playable 4K performance.

The GPU's benchmark standing is particularly telling. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1184 places it in the 5th percentile among all GPUs, with nearest rivals including the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1186, deltaPct -0.2%) and the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1190, deltaPct -0.5%). This places the Arc B370 in territory occupied by legacy discrete GPUs from over a decade ago, which explains why Fivem's frame rates at 4K are in the mid-teens to high-20s at best. The 25 W TDP and IGP slot width confirm this is designed for basic graphics duty, not demanding multiplayer gaming at high resolutions.

The VRAM situation requires particular attention. With "System Shared" memory size and type, the Arc B370 must compete with the CPU for memory bandwidth, and the "System Dependent" bandwidth figure means there is no guaranteed minimum performance level. In Fivem, a game that can be demanding on memory subsystems during multiplayer sessions with many players and vehicles, this shared memory arrangement likely contributes to the performance collapse at higher resolutions. The measured data shows that even at 1080p Low, the system only reaches 80 FPS average, which is far from the high refresh rates many Fivem players target.

The GPU's clock behavior also warrants discussion. The boost clock of 2400 MHz is respectable for an integrated solution, but the 300 MHz base clock suggests significant power management. The 3DMark score of 1184, when compared to the nearest rival AMD FirePro M2000 (1168, deltaPct 1.4%), shows the Arc B370 is within 1.4% of that workstation GPU's performance. This positioning in the GPU hierarchy, combined with the 5th percentile ranking, explains why Fivem's Ultra preset at 4K produces just 14 FPS average — a result that is nearly unplayable for any real multiplayer interaction.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings configuration for this combo depends heavily on the target resolution and performance expectations. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers 80 FPS average, which is the only configuration in the entire dataset that approaches a truly comfortable gaming experience. The Medium preset at 1080p offers 63 FPS average with a 54-72 FPS range, which remains playable and provides better visual quality. The High preset at 1080p drops to 50 FPS average, which is acceptable for less demanding players, while Ultra at 1080p falls to 39 FPS, which may be too inconsistent for competitive multiplayer scenarios.

At 2560x1440, the situation becomes more constrained. The Low preset achieves 53 FPS average, which is the only 1440p configuration that stays above the 50 FPS threshold. Medium at 1440p produces 41 FPS average (35-48 FPS range), which is borderline playable but will show visible stutter during intense moments. High at 1440p drops to 33 FPS, and Ultra at 1440p falls to 26 FPS, both of which are below the smoothness threshold for a multiplayer title where reaction times matter.

The 3840x2160 results are uniformly poor across all settings. Low at 4K achieves 29 FPS, Medium at 4K produces 23 FPS (20-26 FPS range), High at 4K reaches 18 FPS, and Ultra at 4K bottoms out at 14 FPS. None of these configurations are recommended for actual gameplay, as even the best 4K result (29 FPS at Low) is below the minimum threshold for responsive multiplayer interaction. The data strongly suggests that 1080p is the only viable resolution for this combo, with the Low preset providing the best balance of playability and visual fidelity.

For players prioritizing consistent frame rates, the 1080p Medium preset (63 FPS average, 54-72 FPS range) offers the best compromise, as the minimum frame rate of 54 FPS indicates reasonable consistency. The 1080p Low preset's 80 FPS average is the smoothest experience available, but the lack of minimum/maximum data for this configuration means consistency cannot be verified from the measured results. Given the multiplayer nature of Fivem, where frame time consistency matters as much as average FPS, the Medium preset's documented range makes it the safer recommendation for 1080p gaming.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's ranking of 2762 out of 3005 tested configurations places it in the bottom 8% of all systems tested in Fivem. This poor standing is directly attributable to the GPU, as the Intel Core i5-14400F's individual benchmark performance is substantially better than this combined result would suggest. The CPU's average benchmark score of 32279 places it in the 83rd percentile among all CPUs, with nearest rivals including the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U (32233, deltaPct 0.1%), Intel Core i9-11900 (32226, deltaPct 0.2%), and AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS (32354, deltaPct -0.2%). The CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 21645 and single-core score of 3055 demonstrate substantial processing capability.

The contrast between the CPU's strong standalone performance and the combo's poor game ranking highlights the severity of the GPU bottleneck. The Arc B370's 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1184, ranking in the 5th percentile, is the limiting factor in every measured scenario. The nearest GPU rivals — ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, ATI Radeon HD 5770, AMD Radeon HD 7650M, and AMD FirePro M2000 — are all legacy or low-end parts, none of which are associated with modern gaming performance.

The deltaPct values for the CPU's nearest rivals show remarkable consistency, with all four competitors within 0.5% of the i5-14400F's average benchmark score. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U and Intel Core i9-11900 are essentially tied with the i5-14400F (0.1% and 0.2% faster respectively), while the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS is 0.2% slower and the Intel Core i7-12800H is 0.5% slower. This clustering demonstrates that the CPU is not the differentiator in this combo's low ranking; rather, it is the GPU's performance class that drags the combined result down to the 2762nd position.

The data indicates that players using this system in Fivem would experience performance consistent with a GPU from the bottom 5% of all graphics processors, regardless of the CPU's capabilities. The CPU's 10 cores, 16 threads, and 20 MB of L3 cache are more than adequate for Fivem's multiplayer workloads, but they cannot compensate for the GPU's fundamental throughput limitations. This ranking should serve as a clear indicator that the Arc B370 is not suitable for Fivem gaming beyond 1080p with reduced settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for playing Fivem with this CPU/GPU combo?

A: The measured data shows that 1920x1080 is the only viable resolution for this combo. At 1080p, the system achieves 80 FPS on Low settings, 63 FPS on Medium, 50 FPS on High, and 39 FPS on Ultra. At 1440p, the best result is 53 FPS on Low, and at 4K, the best result is 29 FPS on Low, both of which are below the smoothness threshold for multiplayer gaming.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B370 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The Arc B370's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1184 is within 0.7% of the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1186, deltaPct -0.2%), ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1190, deltaPct -0.5%), and AMD Radeon HD 7650M (1192, deltaPct -0.7%). It is 1.4% faster than the AMD FirePro M2000 (1168). The GPU ranks in the 5th percentile among all GPUs.

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-14400F the bottleneck in this system?

A: No. The CPU ranks in the 83rd percentile among all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 32279, and its nearest rivals (AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U at 32233, Intel Core i9-11900 at 32226, AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS at 32354, Intel Core i7-12800H at 32121) are all within 0.5% of its performance. The GPU's 5th percentile ranking makes it the clear bottleneck.

Q: What frame rates can I expect at 1080p with Medium settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Medium settings, the system averages 63 FPS with a minimum of 54 FPS and a maximum of 72 FPS. This is the only 1080p configuration with documented minimum and maximum values, indicating a reasonably consistent performance range.

Q: Is 4K gaming possible with this combo in Fivem?

A: Technically possible but not recommended. At 3840x2160, the system averages 29 FPS on Low settings, 23 FPS on Medium (20-26 FPS range), 18 FPS on High, and 14 FPS on Ultra. All of these results are below playable thresholds for a multiplayer game.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems in Fivem?

A: This combo ranks 2762nd out of 3005 tested configurations, placing it in the bottom 8% of all systems. This low ranking is attributable to the GPU's performance class, as the CPU's individual percentile ranking (83rd) is substantially higher than the combined result suggests.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete measured FPS dataset for the Intel Core i5-14400F + Intel Arc B370 combo in Fivem is presented below, organized by resolution and settings preset.

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low settings: 80 FPS average (no min/max data recorded)
• Medium settings: 63 FPS average, 54 FPS minimum, 72 FPS maximum
• High settings: 50 FPS average (no min/max data recorded)
• Ultra settings: 39 FPS average (no min/max data recorded)

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low settings: 53 FPS average (no min/max data recorded)
• Medium settings: 41 FPS average, 35 FPS minimum, 48 FPS maximum
• High settings: 33 FPS average (no min/max data recorded)
• Ultra settings: 26 FPS average (no min/max data recorded)

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low settings: 29 FPS average (no min/max data recorded)
• Medium settings: 23 FPS average, 20 FPS minimum, 26 FPS maximum
• High settings: 18 FPS average (no min/max data recorded)
• Ultra settings: 14 FPS average (no min/max data recorded)

The Medium settings preset is the only configuration with complete minimum and maximum FPS data across all three resolutions. At 1080p Medium, the 54-72 FPS range represents a 28.6% variation between minimum and maximum. At 1440p Medium, the 35-48 FPS range shows a 37.1% variation, indicating less consistency at higher resolution. At 4K Medium, the 20-26 FPS range shows a 30% variation, though the absolute values are too low for practical gaming.

The scaling from 1080p to 1440p at each settings preset shows consistent percentage drops: 34% for Low (80 to 53), 35% for Medium (63 to 41), 34% for High (50 to 33), and 33% for Ultra (39 to 26). The scaling from 1440p to 4K shows larger drops: 45% for Low (53 to 29), 44% for Medium (41 to 23), 45% for High (33 to 18), and 46% for Ultra (26 to 14). This increasing penalty at higher resolutions is consistent with the GPU's limited pixel throughput and system-dependent memory bandwidth.

The data also reveals that the Ultra preset at 1080p (39 FPS) performs nearly identically to the High preset at 1440p (33 FPS) and better than every 4K configuration. This suggests that players seeking the best visual quality should prioritize resolution over settings, as the GPU cannot handle both high resolution and high quality simultaneously. The Low preset at 1080p (80 FPS) remains the only configuration that approaches the 75 FPS threshold commonly considered smooth for competitive gaming, while the Medium preset at 1080p (63 FPS) is the best option for players who want some visual fidelity without sacrificing too much responsiveness.