Fivem

Fivem is a demanding multiplayer modification for Grand Theft Auto V, and the benchmark results for the Intel Core i5-14600KF paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT show a setup that is heavily influenced by resolution and preset selection. The measured data indicates a system capable of high refresh rates at 1080p, but one that requires careful settings management to maintain playable frame rates at 4K. This analysis breaks down the performance characteristics, focusing on how the CPU and GPU each contribute to the overall experience across different scenarios.

Resolution Scaling

The performance scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a clear shift in system bottleneck. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are high enough to suggest that the CPU is playing a significant role in limiting performance, particularly at lower settings. The average FPS at Low settings is 159, which drops to 100 at High and 78 at Ultra. This relatively modest drop from Low to Ultra (approximately 51%) suggests that the graphics card is not being fully taxed at this resolution, and the CPU's performance is a limiting factor for maximum frame rates.

Moving to 2560x1440, the picture changes. The average FPS at Low settings is 105, which is a 34% drop from the 1080p Low result. This reduction is more substantial than the settings-based drop at 1080p, indicating that the GPU is beginning to take on a heavier load. The spread between Low and Ultra at 1440p is from 105 FPS down to 51 FPS, showing that the resolution increase has amplified the cost of higher graphical presets. The GPU is now becoming the primary constraint, though the CPU is still capable of feeding it enough data to maintain respectable frame rates.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is undoubtedly the limiting component. The average FPS at Low settings is just 58, and this falls to 28 at Ultra. The scaling is steep and consistent, with each step up in settings yielding a significant performance penalty. The gap between 1440p and 4K at the same settings is substantial; for example, High settings drop from 66 FPS at 1440p to 37 FPS at 4K, a 44% reduction. This behavior is classic for a GPU-bound scenario, where the Radeon RX 6600 XT's 8 GB of VRAM and 256.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient to handle the pixel throughput required by 4K resolutions without a significant performance hit.

The data shows that for this combination, 1080p is the sweet spot for high-refresh-rate gaming, while 1440p offers a good balance of visual fidelity and performance if settings are managed. 4K is only viable at Low settings for a playable experience, and even then, the frame rate is not ideal for competitive play. The limiting component shifts from the CPU at 1080p to the GPU at 4K, with the transition occurring somewhere in the 1440p range.

FAQ

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

A: Based on the measured data, 1920x1080 is the best resolution for high refresh rates. The system achieves an average of 159 FPS at Low settings and 100 FPS at High settings at this resolution. At 2560x1440, the frame rates are still playable, but the GPU becomes more of a limiting factor, with the average FPS at High settings dropping to 66.

Q: How does the CPU performance compare to its rivals?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600KF has an average benchmark score of 49394, which places it in the 90th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 9 7900, which has an average score of 49228, making the i5-14600KF just 0.3% faster. It also outperforms the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 by 0.8% and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G by 0.4%, while being 0.8% slower than the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388.

Q: Is the Radeon RX 6600 XT a high-performing GPU?

A: The Radeon RX 6600 XT has a percentile rank of 70 for all GPUs and an average benchmark score of 24442. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER, which it leads by 1.1%. It is also 0.7% faster than the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 and 0.8% faster than the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Ti, but it trails the Intel Arc A350M by 0.8%.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the average FPS at Low settings is 105, while at Ultra settings it is 51. This represents a 54 FPS difference, or a 51% reduction in performance when moving from the lowest to the highest preset. The Medium preset provides an average of 83 FPS, offering a middle ground.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Fivem?

A: The data shows that 4K gaming is challenging for this setup. At 3840x2160, the average FPS at Low settings is 58, which is playable. However, at High settings, the average drops to 37 FPS, and at Ultra, it falls to 28 FPS, which is not a smooth experience for most players. The GPU is the primary bottleneck at this resolution.

Q: How much faster is the CPU at multi-core tasks compared to single-core?

A: The benchmark results show a significant difference. In Cinebench R23, the CPU scores 32544 in multi-core and 4594 in single-core, indicating that multi-core performance is roughly 7 times higher. Similarly, in Geekbench, the multi-core score of 17085 is about 7 times the single-core score of 2445.

Settings Recommendations

For an optimal balance between visual quality and performance, the data suggests that the High preset is the most sensible choice for most users. At 1080p, High settings deliver an average of 100 FPS, which is smooth and responsive. At 1440p, High settings still provide a respectable 66 FPS, making it a viable option for users with 144Hz monitors who prefer better image quality over maximum frame rates.

The Medium preset is a strong alternative for those seeking higher refresh rates, particularly at 1440p. The measured data shows an average of 83 FPS at 1440p Medium, which is a significant improvement over High while still offering better visuals than Low. The Medium preset also has the benefit of consistent frame times, with recorded minimums of 70 FPS and maximums of 95 FPS at 1440p, indicating less variance than other presets.

The Ultra preset is not recommended for this combination. At 1080p, it yields 78 FPS, which is a 22% reduction compared to High. At 1440p, the average drops to 51 FPS, and at 4K, it falls to 28 FPS, which is below the threshold for comfortable play. The performance cost of Ultra is too high for the visual gains it provides on this hardware.

For 4K users, the Low preset is the only viable option, with an average of 58 FPS. While this is playable, it requires a significant sacrifice in visual fidelity. The decision should be based on the user's monitor refresh rate and preference for visual detail. If a stable 60 FPS experience is the goal, then Low at 4K or Medium at 1440p are the best choices.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system shows strong performance across all settings. The Low preset produces an average of 159 FPS, which is the highest measured result in the entire dataset. The Medium preset yields 126 FPS, with a minimum of 107 and a maximum of 144. The High preset averages 100 FPS, while the Ultra preset drops to 78 FPS. This resolution shows the smallest performance gap between settings, with a 81 FPS difference between Low and Ultra.

At 2560x1440, the performance scales down considerably. The Low preset averages 105 FPS, which is a 34% decrease from the 1080p Low result. The Medium preset averages 83 FPS, with a minimum of 70 and a maximum of 95. The High preset averages 66 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 51 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra widens to 54 FPS, showing the GPU's increasing workload.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles to maintain high frame rates. The Low preset averages 58 FPS, which is the only playable option at this resolution. The Medium preset averages 46 FPS, with a minimum of 39 and a maximum of 53. The High preset drops to 37 FPS, and the Ultra preset falls to 28 FPS. The performance difference between Low and Ultra is 30 FPS, but the overall frame rates are too low for a smooth experience on higher presets.

The data clearly shows a pattern of diminishing returns at higher resolutions. The 1080p results are CPU-bound, while the 4K results are heavily GPU-bound. The 1440p results represent a transition zone where both components are under significant load.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT is a mid-range graphics card based on the RDNA 2.0 architecture. Its performance in Fivem is heavily dependent on resolution, as evidenced by the frame rate drops at higher pixel counts. The GPU has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s. This memory configuration is a likely reason for the significant performance loss at 4K, where the demand for memory bandwidth and capacity increases dramatically.

The GPU's clock speeds are a key factor in its performance. The base clock is 1968 MHz, with a game clock of 2359 MHz and a boost clock of 2589 MHz. These relatively high clocks help the GPU maintain competitive performance at 1080p and 1440p, where it can leverage its 2048 shading units and 64 ROPs effectively. The FP32 compute rating of 10.60 TFLOPS is adequate for the game's workload at lower resolutions.

However, the data shows that the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck at 4K. The frame rates at this resolution are low, even at Low settings, suggesting that the GPU's raw pixel throughput and memory bandwidth are insufficient for the demands of 4K rendering in Fivem. The GPU's percentile rank of 70 and its average benchmark score of 24442 place it in the mid-range tier, which aligns with its performance characteristics in this game. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER, is only 1.1% slower on average, indicating that the RX 6600 XT is a competitive performer for its class.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14600KF is a 14-core, 20-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture. Its performance in Fivem is most critical at 1080p, where the frame rates are high enough to suggest that the CPU is the limiting factor. The CPU's high single-core performance, as shown by its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4594, is essential for the game's primary thread, which often handles game logic and physics.

The CPU's multi-core capabilities are robust, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32544. This is beneficial for Fivem, which is a multiplayer mod that can utilize multiple threads for handling other players, network data, and server-side scripts. The benchmark data shows that the CPU is not a significant bottleneck at 1440p or 4K, as the GPU's workload increases and the frame rates drop accordingly.

The CPU's boost clock of 5.30 GHz is a key asset for maintaining high frame rates, especially when paired with a powerful GPU. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the system achieves 159 FPS, which is likely near the CPU's limit for this game engine. The CPU's 24 MB of L3 cache and support for DDR4 and DDR5 memory help to ensure that data can be fed to the GPU efficiently. With a percentile rank of 90 and an average benchmark score of 49394, the i5-14600KF is a high-end processor that provides ample headroom for this game, even at lower resolutions. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 7900, is just 0.3% slower on average, showing that the i5-14600KF is a top-tier performer in its class.