Fivem

Fivem is a demanding multiplayer title that stresses both CPU and GPU, and the combination of the Intel Core i5-14400F with the Intel Arc B570 produces a mixed bag of results. The data shows that this pairing is heavily influenced by resolution and settings, with the GPU becoming the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions and the CPU holding the fort at lower ones. The measured FPS reveals a system that can deliver smooth gameplay at 1080p and 1440p, but struggles to maintain playable frame rates at 4K, particularly with higher visual presets.

Resolution Scaling

The performance scaling across resolutions tells a clear story about where the bottleneck lies. At 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves 136 FPS. Dropping to 1440p Low reduces that to 89 FPS, and at 4K Low it falls to 50 FPS. This represents a 63% drop from 1080p to 4K, which is a significant decrease that indicates the GPU is being pushed heavily as resolution increases. The scaling is not linear; the jump from 1440p to 4K costs 39 FPS, while the jump from 1080p to 1440p costs 47 FPS. This suggests that the Arc B570's 10 GB of GDDR6 memory and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth are being saturated at higher resolutions.

When looking at High settings, the pattern is similar but the absolute numbers are lower. The system delivers 86 FPS at 1080p, 56 FPS at 1440p, and just 31 FPS at 4K. The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K is 64%, nearly identical to the Low preset. This consistency across presets reinforces that resolution is the dominant factor in performance scaling, and the GPU is the limiting component at 4K. The fact that the 4K High result of 31 FPS is barely above the 4K Medium result of 39 FPS suggests that the GPU is already near its limit and additional graphical fidelity cannot be compensated for by the CPU.

The Ultra preset shows the most severe scaling, with 67 FPS at 1080p, 44 FPS at 1440p, and only 24 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is unplayable, and the data indicates that this combination is not suited for 4K gaming at all. The 1080p to 1440p drop of 23 FPS is significant, but the 1440p to 4K drop of 20 FPS is proportionally larger, confirming that the Arc B570's compute throughput of 11.52 TFLOPS is insufficient for the pixel count at 4K. The overall trend shows that 1080p and 1440p are the viable resolutions for this hardware, with 4K being a stretch that only works on the Low preset.

Settings Recommendations

For users targeting a smooth experience, the data points to specific presets at each resolution. At 1080p, the High preset at 86 FPS is the best balance of visual quality and performance. The Ultra preset at 67 FPS is still playable, but the 19 FPS cost over High may not justify the visual gains. The Medium preset at 107 FPS is also excellent if frame rate is the priority, but High offers a better experience per the measured rows.

At 1440p, the Low preset at 89 FPS is the only option that clears the 60 FPS threshold comfortably. The Medium preset at 71 FPS is also playable, with the data showing a min FPS of 60 and max FPS of 81, which indicates acceptable frame pacing. The High preset at 56 FPS dips below 60 and may be marginal for competitive play, while the Ultra preset at 44 FPS is not recommended. For the best experience at 1440p, the Medium preset is the sweet spot, as it provides a 15 FPS improvement over High while maintaining a consistent minimum frame rate.

At 4K, the situation is dire. The Low preset at 50 FPS is the only option that approaches playability, but it is still below the 60 FPS target. The Medium preset at 39 FPS is borderline, and the High and Ultra presets at 31 FPS and 24 FPS respectively are not viable. The data strongly suggests that 4K should be avoided with this hardware unless the user is willing to accept significant compromises in visual fidelity. The Low preset at 4K is the only one that does not produce a sub-30 FPS experience, but even it is far from ideal.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this CPU and GPU combination?

A: The data shows that 1080p and 1440p are the most viable resolutions. At 1080p, all presets except Ultra deliver over 86 FPS, and at 1440p, the Low and Medium presets deliver 89 FPS and 71 FPS respectively. 4K performance is poor across all settings, with the best result being 50 FPS on Low.

Q: How does the Ultra preset compare to High at 1080p?

A: The Ultra preset delivers 67 FPS, while High delivers 86 FPS. This 19 FPS difference represents a 22% performance loss for the Ultra preset, which may not be worth the visual improvements depending on user preference.

Q: Is the Arc B570 sufficient for 1440p gaming in Fivem?

A: Yes, but with caveats. The Medium preset at 1440p achieves 71 FPS with a minimum of 60 FPS, which is a playable experience. The Low preset achieves 89 FPS, but the High and Ultra presets fall to 56 FPS and 44 FPS respectively, which are less desirable.

Q: What causes the poor 4K performance?

A: The data indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K. The Arc B570 has 10 GB of memory, a 160-bit bus width, and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth, which appear insufficient for the demands of 4K rendering in Fivem. The GPU's 11.52 TFLOPS of FP32 compute also contributes to the drop in frame rates.

Q: How does the Core i5-14400F perform in relation to the GPU?

A: The CPU's benchmark scores, such as 21645 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 3055 in single-core, suggest it is capable of keeping up with the GPU at lower resolutions. However, at 4K, the GPU becomes the bottleneck, and the CPU's performance is less relevant to the final frame rate.

Q: What is the recommended settings preset for a 60 FPS target?

A: At 1080p, the High preset at 86 FPS easily clears the target. At 1440p, the Medium preset at 71 FPS is the highest preset that maintains 60 FPS or above. No preset at 4K achieves a 60 FPS average.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of the system's performance across all tested configurations. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 136 FPS, which is the highest score in the entire dataset. The Medium preset follows at 107 FPS, with a minimum of 91 FPS and a maximum of 123 FPS, showing good frame consistency. The High preset drops to 86 FPS, and the Ultra preset falls to 67 FPS. This progression shows a clear trade-off between visual fidelity and frame rate, with the gap between Low and Ultra being 69 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the performance scales down proportionally. The Low preset achieves 89 FPS, which is still a solid result. The Medium preset delivers 71 FPS, with a minimum of 60 FPS and a maximum of 81 FPS, indicating that the frame rate is stable enough for a consistent experience. The High preset drops to 56 FPS, and the Ultra preset drops further to 44 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 45 FPS, which is a smaller gap than at 1080p but still significant.

At 3840x2160, the results are dramatically lower. The Low preset is the only one that breaks 40 FPS, achieving 50 FPS. The Medium preset falls to 39 FPS, with a minimum of 33 FPS and a maximum of 45 FPS, which shows significant frame drops. The High preset is at 31 FPS, and the Ultra preset is at 24 FPS. These numbers confirm that the Arc B570 is not powerful enough for 4K gaming in Fivem, as even the lowest settings preset cannot maintain a stable 60 FPS. The data across all resolutions shows a consistent pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases, with the GPU being the primary constraint.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570 plays a critical role in determining Fivem's performance, particularly at higher resolutions. The GPU's 10 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 160-bit bus width and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth, is a key factor. At 1080p and 1440p, this memory configuration appears sufficient, as the frame rates are playable. However, at 4K, the memory bandwidth is likely insufficient, contributing to the severe performance drop. The GPU's base and boost clock of 2500 MHz, combined with 2304 shading units and 80 ROPs, provides a theoretical pixel rate of 200.0 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 360.0 GTexel/s. These specifications are reflected in the measured results, where the GPU handles lower resolutions well but struggles at 4K.

The GPU's benchmark scores provide context for its performance. The Passmark G3D score of 14195 places it in the 65th percentile of all GPUs, which is a mid-range ranking. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2649 is a more modern benchmark that shows the GPU's capabilities in DirectX 12 titles. The Geekbench Vulkan score of 96844 and OpenCL score of 83514 indicate strong compute performance. These scores align with the measured FPS data, showing that the Arc B570 is a capable mid-range GPU that excels at 1080p and handles 1440p well but falls short at 4K. The GPU's nearest rivals, such as the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile with a score of 20534 and the Intel Arc A750 with a score of 20582, are within a 0.1% delta, indicating that the B570 is competitive in its class.

The GPU's 19,600 million transistors on a 5 nm TSMC process node, with a die size of 272 mm², contribute to its efficiency. The 150 W TDP and dual-slot design make it a reasonable choice for most systems. The PCIe 4.0 x8 interface is sufficient for the GPU's bandwidth needs. The support for DirectX 12 Ultimate, Vulkan 1.4, and OpenGL 4.6 ensures compatibility with modern APIs. In Fivem, the GPU's role is to handle the rendering workload, and the data shows that it is the limiting factor at 4K, while at lower resolutions, it provides sufficient headroom for the CPU to operate.

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. Its benchmark scores show strong multi-threaded and single-threaded performance. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21645 and single-core score of 3055 indicate that the CPU is well-suited for gaming workloads. The Geekbench multi-core score of 11268 and single-core score of 2058 further confirm its capabilities. The Passmark multi-thread score of 25470 and single-thread score of 3701 place it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, showing that it is a solid performer.

In Fivem, the CPU's role is to handle game logic, physics, and AI, which can be demanding in a multiplayer environment. The 20 MB of shared L3 cache and 1.25 MB per-core L2 cache provide ample caching for game data. The CPU's memory support for DDR4 and DDR5, with dual-channel memory bus, allows for flexible system configuration. The 65 W TDP is modest, and the CPU supports ECC memory, which is a professional feature not typically found in consumer chips. The CPU's nearest rivals, such as the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U with a score of 32233 and the Intel Core i9-11900 with a score of 32226, show that the i5-14400F is competitive in its performance class.

The data indicates that the CPU is not the primary bottleneck in Fivem, except possibly at very low resolutions and settings. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 136 FPS, which suggests that the CPU can push the GPU to its limits. At higher resolutions, the GPU becomes the constraint, and the CPU's performance is less critical. The CPU's boost clock of 4.70 GHz is beneficial for single-threaded workloads, which are common in game engines. The 10 cores and 16 threads provide ample parallelism for multi-threaded game tasks. The CPU's role in this system is to provide a solid foundation for the GPU, and the measured FPS data confirms that it does not hold the system back at lower resolutions. At 4K, the CPU's performance is largely irrelevant, as the GPU's limitations dominate the results.