Fivem

# Fivem Performance Analysis: Intel Core i5-14600KF + AMD Radeon RX 570

The combination of Intel's Core i5-14600KF processor and AMD's Radeon RX 570 graphics card produces a heavily GPU-bound experience in Fivem, with the measured frame rates dropping dramatically as resolution increases. Across all tested settings, the data shows a consistent pattern where the RX 570 becomes the limiting component at higher resolutions, while the i5-14600KF's strong single-thread performance ensures the CPU rarely constrains output. This pairing ranks 3529 out of 3707 tested combinations in Fivem, placing it in the lower percentile of system configurations for this title.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is severe across every settings preset, revealing a classic GPU-bound scenario. At Low settings, average frame rates fall from 77 FPS at 1920x1080 to 28 FPS at 3840x2160 — a 64% reduction in performance. The Medium preset shows a similar trajectory: 60 FPS at 1080p drops to 22 FPS at 4K, representing a 63% decrease. High settings follow the same pattern, with 48 FPS at 1080p falling to 18 FPS at 4K, a 63% decline. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, dropping from 38 FPS at 1080p to just 14 FPS at 4K, a 63% reduction as well.

The consistency of these percentage drops across all four settings levels is telling. When a system is CPU-limited, resolution changes typically produce smaller FPS differences because the CPU workload stays constant. Here, the near-uniform scaling across presets indicates the RX 570's rendering pipeline is saturated at every quality level. The GPU's 4 GB GDDR5 memory and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth appear insufficient for 4K workloads in Fivem, where the combination of high pixel count and draw distances strains the Polaris 20 chip.

At 2560x1440, the intermediate resolution, the pattern continues with Low settings producing 50 FPS, Medium 40 FPS, High 32 FPS, and Ultra 25 FPS. The gap between 1440p and 1080p is substantial but less punishing than the jump to 4K. For instance, Low settings lose 27 FPS going from 1080p to 1440p, but then lose another 22 FPS going from 1440p to 4K. This non-linear scaling suggests the RX 570's memory bandwidth becomes increasingly problematic as pixel count grows, with the 256-bit bus width and 224.0 GB/s throughput unable to feed the shading units efficiently at higher resolutions.

The data strongly implies that 1080p is the practical ceiling for this combination in Fivem. Even at Low settings, 4K performance falls below playable thresholds, while 1440p hovers in the 25-50 FPS range depending on quality. The Core i5-14600KF, with its 14 cores and 20 threads, is clearly not the bottleneck in this title — the measured FPS scaling with resolution is entirely consistent with GPU limitations.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS rows provide clear guidance for optimal settings at each resolution. At 1920x1080, the Medium preset delivers 60 FPS average with a minimum of 51 FPS and maximum of 70 FPS, offering the best balance of smoothness and visual quality. The Low preset achieves 77 FPS but sacrifices visual fidelity, while High drops to 48 FPS and Ultra falls to 38 FPS. For competitive multiplayer scenarios where frame consistency matters, Medium at 1080p appears to be the sweet spot — the 51 FPS minimum ensures the frame rate rarely dips below playable thresholds.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset produces 50 FPS average, which is the only setting that maintains playable performance at this resolution. Medium drops to 40 FPS with a minimum of 34 FPS, which may be acceptable for slower-paced gameplay but could feel stuttery in fast action. High and Ultra at 1440p produce 32 FPS and 25 FPS respectively, making them difficult to recommend for any gameplay scenario.

At 3840x2160, none of the presets achieve acceptable performance. Low settings produce 28 FPS average, Medium drops to 22 FPS with a minimum of 19 FPS, High falls to 18 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 14 FPS. These numbers indicate that 4K gaming with this combination is not viable in Fivem, regardless of quality settings. The RX 570's 4 GB VRAM capacity and 150 W TDP simply cannot handle the rendering load at this resolution.

The data suggests a practical approach: for 1080p displays, Medium settings provide the best experience, while users with 1440p monitors should stick to Low settings. The gap between Low and Medium at 1440p is 10 FPS (50 vs 40), which represents a meaningful difference in smoothness. At 1080p, the gap between Medium and High is 12 FPS (60 vs 48), making Medium the clear choice for maintaining 60 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

With a combo rank of 3529 out of 3707 tested combinations in Fivem, this pairing sits in the bottom 5% of all system configurations. This low ranking is primarily attributable to the RX 570's age and limited capabilities relative to modern GPUs, rather than the i5-14600KF's performance. The CPU alone ranks in the 90th percentile among all processors, with an average benchmark score of 49394, placing it close to rivals like the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 (49228, 0.3% delta) and AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G (49196, 0.4% delta). The GPU, by contrast, sits in the 74th percentile among all graphics cards, with an average benchmark score of 28766.

The GPU's nearest rivals in benchmark performance include the AMD Radeon RX 6800M (28874, -0.4% delta), AMD Radeon R9 M295X (28580, 0.7% delta), and AMD Radeon RX 470 (28996, -0.8% delta). This clustering indicates the RX 570 performs at a level consistent with mid-range GPUs from several generations ago. When paired with a top-tier modern CPU, the GPU becomes the clear limiting factor in Fivem, dragging the overall combo ranking down significantly.

The 3529th position out of 3707 combinations means that only 178 tested configurations perform worse in this game. This places the pairing in the bottom 5% of all systems, despite the CPU being in the top 10% of processors. The disparity between the CPU's high percentile ranking and the combo's low ranking underscores the extent to which Fivem's performance is dictated by the GPU in this configuration.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the full range of settings shows a clear progression: Low produces 77 FPS average, Medium produces 60 FPS with a minimum of 51 and maximum of 70, High produces 48 FPS, and Ultra produces 38 FPS. The 39 FPS spread between Low and Ultra demonstrates the significant impact of quality settings at this resolution. The Medium preset's minimum of 51 FPS is noteworthy because it indicates that even during demanding scenes, the frame rate stays above 50 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the numbers shift downward substantially: Low averages 50 FPS, Medium averages 40 FPS with a minimum of 34 and maximum of 46, High averages 32 FPS, and Ultra averages 25 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 34 FPS is concerning for smooth gameplay, as dips below 35 FPS can become noticeable in fast-paced multiplayer scenarios. The Low preset's 50 FPS average is the only setting at 1440p that maintains a consistent 50+ FPS experience.

At 3840x2160, all settings fall below playable thresholds: Low averages 28 FPS, Medium averages 22 FPS with a minimum of 19 and maximum of 25, High averages 18 FPS, and Ultra averages 14 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 19 FPS highlights the extreme performance degradation at 4K. Even the Low preset's 28 FPS average falls well below the 30 FPS threshold typically considered the minimum for playable gaming, and the variance between settings is compressed — only 14 FPS separates Low from Ultra at 4K.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 570 features 4 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 224.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its Polaris 20 chip, built on a 14 nm process at GlobalFoundries, contains 5,700 million transistors across a 232 mm² die. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1168 MHz with a boost clock of 1244 MHz, with memory running at 1750 MHz (7 Gbps effective). The shading unit count of 2048, combined with 128 texture mapping units and 32 render output units, delivers 5.095 TFLOPS of FP32 compute performance.

In Fivem, these specifications translate to the performance patterns observed in the measured FPS data. The 4 GB VRAM capacity is likely a limiting factor at higher resolutions and settings, as the game's draw distances and texture loads can exceed this capacity at 1440p and 4K. The 224.0 GB/s bandwidth, while respectable for its era, struggles to feed the GPU at higher pixel counts. The pixel rate of 39.81 GPixel/s and texture rate of 159.2 GTexel/s provide context for why 4K performance drops so dramatically — the GPU simply cannot process enough pixels and textures per second at that resolution.

The GPU's benchmark scores reflect its mid-range positioning: 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 880, Geekbench Metal score of 39349, Geekbench OpenCL score of 32084, and Geekbench Vulkan score of 42752. These results place the RX 570 in the 74th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 28766. Compared to its nearest rivals, the RX 570 performs within 1% of the AMD Radeon RX 6800M, AMD Radeon R9 M295X, and AMD Radeon RX 470, indicating it sits at a performance plateau shared by several older and mid-range cards.

FAQ

Q: Can this combination run Fivem at 60 FPS in any configuration?

A: Yes, at 1920x1080 with Low settings, the measured average FPS is 77, and at Medium settings it is 60 FPS with a minimum of 51 FPS. No other resolution or settings combination achieves 60 FPS in the measured data.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gaming with this combo?

A: The Low preset produces 50 FPS average at 2560x1440, which is the highest measured performance at that resolution. Medium drops to 40 FPS, High to 32 FPS, and Ultra to 25 FPS.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with the RX 570 and i5-14600KF?

A: No. At 3840x2160, the highest measured average is 28 FPS on Low settings, with Ultra dropping to 14 FPS. All 4K presets fall below the 30 FPS minimum typically considered playable.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested systems in Fivem?

A: The combination ranks 3529 out of 3707 tested combos, placing it in the bottom 5% of all configurations. This low ranking is due to the GPU's performance limitations despite the CPU's strong showing.

Q: What is the CPU's performance relative to other processors?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600KF ranks in the 90th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 49394. It performs within 1% of the AMD Ryzen 9 7900, AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G, and Intel Core Ultra 5 245.

Q: What memory configuration does the RX 570 use?

A: The GPU has 4 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 224.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Memory clocks run at 1750 MHz, which translates to 7 Gbps effective.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14600KF, part of the Core 14th Gen series, features 14 cores and 20 threads with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and boost clock of 5.30 GHz. Built on Intel's 10 nm process at 257 mm², this Raptor Lake-R architecture processor supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache, providing ample data locality for game workloads. With a 125 W TDP and PCIe Gen 5 support (16 lanes), this CPU represents a high-end desktop processor.

Benchmark results show the i5-14600KF's strengths: Cinebench R23 multicore score of 32544 and single-core score of 4594, Geekbench multicore of 17085 and single-core of 2445. The PassMark suite reveals strong performance in multithreaded workloads (38697), integer math (125982), and floating-point math (93048). The CPU's percentile ranking of 90 indicates it outperforms 90% of all tested processors, with an average benchmark score of 49394 that places it within 1% of several competing high-end CPUs.

In Fivem, the CPU's role is secondary to the GPU. The measured FPS data shows that resolution scaling affects performance dramatically, which would not occur if the CPU were the limiting factor. The i5-14600KF's high single-core performance, evidenced by the Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4594 and PassMark single-thread score of 4273, ensures that the game's main thread can process game logic and physics without becoming a bottleneck. The 14 cores and 20 threads provide ample capacity for background tasks and multiplayer networking overhead that Fivem's online infrastructure requires.

The CPU's ECC memory support and unlocked multiplier offer additional flexibility, though these features have minimal impact on Fivem performance. The 24 MB of shared L3 cache helps maintain smooth frame pacing by reducing memory latency for frequently accessed data. The CPU's boost clock of 5.30 GHz provides the high per-core performance that multiplayer games like Fivem benefit from, where draw call processing and entity management often favor strong single-threaded performance. Despite the CPU's capabilities, the pairing's overall ranking of 3529 out of 3707 in Fivem confirms that the RX 570's limitations define the gaming experience for this combination.