Fivem

Fivem is a demanding multiplayer title that stresses both CPU and GPU, and the data for the Intel Core i5-14600K paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT reveals a system that is heavily influenced by resolution and graphical presets. The measured frames per second (FPS) across the board show a clear hierarchy where lower settings unlock massive performance headroom, while the highest presets at 4K push the combination to its limits. The benchmark results indicate a configuration that is exceptionally fast at 1080p and 1440p but requires careful settings management to maintain smooth gameplay at 4K.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and consistent across all settings, highlighting how the rendering load scales with pixel count. At Low settings, the average FPS falls from 282.7 at 1920x1080 to 185 at 2560x1440, a reduction of approximately 35%, and then further to 100.7 at 3840x2160, which is a 64% drop from the 1080p figure. This pattern indicates that even at the lowest preset, the GPU is becoming the limiting factor as resolution increases, a common trait for a high-end card like the RX 7900 XT.

Moving to Medium settings, the scaling is similar: 219 FPS at 1080p, 147.7 at 1440p, and 79.1 at 4K. The transition from 1080p to 1440p here results in a 32.5% performance loss, while the jump to 4K nearly halves the frame rate again. This suggests that the game's engine is heavily dependent on fill rate and memory bandwidth at higher resolutions, which are strengths of this GPU, but the sheer pixel workload still dominates.

The High preset shows the same trend, with 177.9 FPS at 1080p, 115.5 at 1440p, and 63.7 at 4K. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is a 45% reduction, which is slightly less severe than the Low preset's 45.5% drop, but still substantial. At Ultra settings, the figures are 136 FPS at 1080p, 89.1 at 1440p, and 47.6 at 4K. Here, the 4K result is the only one that dips below the 60 FPS threshold, indicating that this preset is too demanding for the combination at that resolution.

The data clearly shows that the CPU, with its strong single-threaded performance (evidenced by a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4642 and a Passmark single-thread score of 4270), is not the primary bottleneck until the resolution is lowered. At 1080p, the frame rates are so high that they approach the limits of what the game engine can produce, suggesting that the processor is keeping up adequately. However, the consistent and significant FPS drops as resolution increases point squarely at the GPU as the main constraint, with its 20 GB of GDDR6 memory and 800.0 GB/s bandwidth being fully utilized by the higher pixel counts.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT is the workhorse of this pairing, and its specifications directly correlate with the measured results. The GPU's high boost clock of 2394 MHz and game clock of 2025 MHz allow it to push substantial frame rates at lower resolutions, but its role becomes more pronounced as the pixel count rises. The 20 GB VRAM capacity is a significant asset for Fivem, which is known for its large and detailed environments; the data suggests that the card has ample memory headroom to handle the game's assets without running into capacity limits, even at 4K Ultra.

The GPU's memory bandwidth of 800.0 GB/s is another critical factor. The performance degradation from 1080p to 4K is a direct consequence of the increased data throughput required for higher resolutions. The fact that the card maintains playable frame rates at 4K Medium (79.1 FPS) and 4K High (63.7 FPS) indicates that this bandwidth is sufficient, but it is not enough to sustain high refresh rates at the highest settings. The GPU's pixel rate of 459.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 804.4 GTexel/s, while impressive, are still finite resources that get consumed rapidly at 3840x2160.

The benchmark data shows that the GPU is the primary driver of performance differences between settings. For instance, the jump from Low to Ultra at 1080p results in a 51.9% drop in average FPS (from 282.7 to 136). This is a massive performance penalty that can only be attributed to the increased shader complexity and texture filtering loads, which are handled by the GPU's 5376 shading units and 336 texture mapping units. The card's compute capability, as shown by its FP32 throughput of 51.48 TFLOPS, is clearly more than enough for Fivem at lower settings, but the Ultra preset at 4K (47.6 FPS) exposes the limits of its raw rasterization power.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the optimal settings for this combo depend heavily on the target resolution and refresh rate. For 1080p gaming, the data shows that even the Ultra preset is viable, with an average of 136 FPS, which is sufficient for high refresh rate monitors. However, for those with 144Hz or higher displays, the High preset at 177.9 FPS or even Medium at 219 FPS would provide a smoother experience without a significant visual compromise. The Low preset at 282.7 FPS is overkill for most displays and suggests that the CPU is the limiting factor at this point.

At 1440p, the High preset is the sweet spot, delivering 115.5 FPS, which is above the 100 FPS mark and offers excellent visual fidelity. The Medium preset at 147.7 FPS is also a strong choice for competitive play, while the Ultra preset at 89.1 FPS is still comfortably above 60 FPS and provides the best image quality. The Low preset at 185 FPS is only necessary for esports-level play where every frame counts.

For 4K gaming, the data recommends a more conservative approach. The High preset at 63.7 FPS is the highest setting that maintains a stable 60 FPS average, making it the recommended choice for a smooth experience. The Medium preset at 79.1 FPS offers more headroom and is better suited for displays with variable refresh rates. The Ultra preset at 47.6 FPS is not recommended for most players, as it falls below the 60 FPS threshold and will result in noticeable stutter. The Low preset at 100.7 FPS is a viable option for those who prioritize frame rate over visual quality, but it undermines the GPU's capabilities.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers exceptional performance across all presets. The Low setting yields an average of 282.7 FPS, making it the fastest configuration measured. The Medium preset follows at 219 FPS, which is a 22.5% reduction from Low. The High preset produces 177.9 FPS, a further 18.8% drop, while the Ultra preset delivers 136 FPS, which is 23.5% lower than High. This scaling shows diminishing returns on the GPU's resources at lower resolutions, where the CPU's performance becomes more relevant.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show a clear step down from 1080p. The Low preset averages 185 FPS, which is a 34.5% decrease from the same setting at 1080p. The Medium preset hits 147.7 FPS, a 32.6% drop, while the High preset manages 115.5 FPS, a 35.1% reduction. The Ultra preset at 89.1 FPS is a 34.5% decrease from its 1080p counterpart, indicating that the resolution scaling is consistent across all settings.

At 3840x2160, the performance is significantly lower, and the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck. The Low preset averages 100.7 FPS, which is still playable but a 64.4% drop from 1080p. The Medium preset delivers 79.1 FPS, a 63.9% reduction, while the High preset produces 63.7 FPS, a 64.2% drop. The Ultra preset at 47.6 FPS is the only configuration that falls below 60 FPS, representing a 65% decrease from the 1080p Ultra result. The consistency of the percentage drops across settings at each resolution confirms that the GPU's rendering pipeline is uniformly stressed as resolution increases.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Fivem, this pairing of the Intel Core i5-14600K and AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT holds a combo rank of 391 out of 1792 measured combos. This places it in the top 21.8% of all configurations, indicating that it is a strong performer for this game. The CPU itself is ranked in the 93rd percentile against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 49166, which is 0.2% higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X (49062) and 1% higher than the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H (48698).

The GPU, while also potent, is ranked in the 82nd percentile against all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 38358. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Mobile, which scores 38349, a negligible 0.1% difference. This suggests that the RX 7900 XT is a top-tier card for Fivem, but its overall rank is tempered by the CPU's performance in this specific title. The combination's rank of 391 out of 1792 shows that while it is not the absolute fastest, it is well above the median and more than capable of delivering a high-quality gaming experience, particularly at 1080p and 1440p where the data shows it excels.