Fivem

Fivem on the Intel Core i5-14600K and AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT combination presents a clear picture of a system that scales predictably with resolution but is heavily influenced by graphics settings. The data shows that this pairing is capable of delivering high frame rates at 1080p, but the demands of 4K Ultra quickly expose the GPU's limits.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate data reveals a significant drop as resolution increases, which is typical for a GPU-bound scenario. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 242.3 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low, the average falls to 161.2 FPS, a reduction of approximately 33%. At 4K Low, the average is 89.9 FPS, which is about 44% lower than the 1440p result and 63% lower than the 1080p result. This steep decline indicates that the rendering resolution is the primary factor limiting performance at these lower settings.

The scaling pattern is consistent across all quality presets. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 150.2 at 1080p to 100.5 at 1440p, and then to 53.4 at 4K. The 4K High result is less than half of the 1080p High figure, showing that the GPU's pixel throughput is the bottleneck. With Medium settings, the averages are 192.7 FPS at 1080p, 123.0 FPS at 1440p, and 71.4 FPS at 4K. The Ultra preset shows the most dramatic scaling, with 118.4 FPS at 1080p, 74.6 FPS at 1440p, and just 40.4 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is the lowest measured across the entire dataset, highlighting that this combination is not suited for maximum quality at the highest resolution.

The data suggests that the RX 6800 XT is the limiting component at 4K, particularly on Ultra settings where the average dips below 60 FPS. At 1080p and 1440p, the scaling is more moderate, but the trend is still downward. The difference between 1080p and 1440p at Low settings is 81 FPS, while the difference between 1440p and 4K at Low is 71.3 FPS. This indicates that the GPU is under increasing stress as the pixel count rises, and the CPU is not the primary constraint in this title.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14600K features 14 cores and 20 threads, with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. Its architecture, Raptor Lake, is built on a 10 nm process and includes 24 MB of shared L3 cache. In benchmark tests, the CPU scores 32881 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 4642 in single-core, placing it in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs. These figures indicate strong multi-threaded and single-threaded performance, which is relevant for a game like Fivem that can be sensitive to CPU speed.

However, the measured FPS data shows that the CPU is not the bottleneck in this combination. The frame rates scale significantly with resolution, which is a classic sign of GPU limitation. At 1080p Low, the system produces 242.3 FPS, which is a high number that suggests the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU. The fact that the FPS drops to 89.9 at 4K Low, while the CPU workload likely remains similar, confirms that the GPU is the limiting factor. The CPU's high single-core score of 4642 in Cinebench R23 suggests it can handle the game's logic and draw calls without holding back the GPU at lower resolutions.

The i5-14600K's performance is comparable to its nearest rivals, with the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X showing a deltaPct of 0.2, meaning the i5 is slightly ahead by 0.2%. The Intel Core i5-14600KF is 0.4% behind, and the AMD EPYC 4345P is 0.9% behind. This data indicates that the i5-14600K is a capable processor for gaming, but the results here show that the GPU's capabilities dictate the final frame rates.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the optimal experience depends on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For 1440p gaming, the High preset delivers an average of 100.5 FPS, which is a smooth experience for most players. The Medium preset at 1440p yields 123.0 FPS, offering a higher frame rate with a slight reduction in visual quality. The Ultra preset at 1440p drops to 74.6 FPS, which is still playable but not as fluid as High or Medium. The data suggests that High is the sweet spot for 1440p, balancing visual fidelity with performance.

At 1080p, the High preset provides 150.2 FPS, which is excellent for high-refresh-rate monitors. The Medium preset is even higher at 192.7 FPS, and Low reaches 242.3 FPS. For competitive play, Low or Medium would be the best choices to maximize frame rate. Ultra at 1080p still offers 118.4 FPS, which is respectable, but the performance gain from dropping to High is substantial.

For 4K, the situation is more constrained. The Low preset achieves 89.9 FPS, which is playable, while Medium drops to 71.4 FPS and High to 53.4 FPS. Ultra at 4K is the worst case at 40.4 FPS, which is not ideal for a smooth experience. The data indicates that 4K gaming with this combo is viable only at Low or Medium settings. The High preset at 4K falls below 60 FPS, which may be unacceptable for some users. The recommendation is to use Medium at 4K for a balance, or Low if higher frame rates are a priority.

How This Combo Ranks

In the benchmark database, this combination of the Intel Core i5-14600K and the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT holds a combo rank of 624 out of 1792 tested combos. This places it in the upper third of all configurations, indicating that it is a solid performer for Fivem. The rank reflects the overall capability of the pairing, which is influenced by both the CPU and GPU.

The GPU, the RX 6800 XT, has a percentile rank of 87 among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 49982. Its nearest rival is the Intel Arc A550M, which has a deltaPct of 0.5, meaning the RX 6800 XT is slightly ahead by 0.5%. The NVIDIA RTX A1000 is 1.7% ahead, while the NVIDIA CMP 50HX is 1.9% behind. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is 2.6% ahead in the comparison. These figures show that the RX 6800 XT is a competitive GPU, but not the top performer in its class.

The CPU's rank of 624 out of 1792 is influenced by the GPU's performance, as the frame rates are largely GPU-limited. The combo rank suggests that while the i5-14600K is a strong CPU, the overall system performance is held back by the GPU at higher resolutions. In games where the CPU is more of a factor, this combo might rank higher, but for Fivem, the data shows that the GPU is the primary driver of the final scores.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT is built on the RDNA 2.0 architecture with a 7 nm process, featuring 4608 shading units and 128 ROPS. It has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 512.0 GB/s. The GPU's base clock is 1825 MHz, with a boost clock of 2250 MHz. In synthetic benchmarks, it scores 24980 in Passmark G3D and 3689 in 3DMark Steel Nomad, placing it in the 87th percentile of all GPUs.

The GPU's role in Fivem is clearly defined by the resolution scaling data. At 1080p, the GPU is able to produce high frame rates, but as resolution increases, the pixel throughput demands grow, and the GPU becomes the limiting factor. The 4K Ultra result of 40.4 FPS is a direct consequence of the GPU's inability to handle the pixel count at maximum settings. The 16 GB of VRAM is not likely to be a bottleneck at these settings, but the compute power is insufficient for 4K Ultra.

The GPU's performance relative to its rivals shows that it is a capable card, but not the fastest. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is 2.6% ahead in average benchmark scores, which translates to a small but noticeable difference in FPS. The RX 6800 XT's 512.0 GB/s bandwidth and 20.74 TFLOPS of FP32 compute are adequate for 1440p gaming, but the data indicates that 4K Ultra is beyond its reach for smooth gameplay. The GPU's clock speed of 2250 MHz boost is high, but the architecture's efficiency is what determines the final frame rates, as seen in the measured results. The GPU is the dominant component in this pairing, and its limitations are evident at 4K High and Ultra settings.