Fivem

The Intel Core i5-9400 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 570 delivers a playable 1080p experience in Fivem, but the data clearly indicates that the graphics card is the primary constraint at higher resolutions. The measured FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and consistent across all settings, revealing a system that is heavily limited by pixel throughput rather than CPU processing power. This combination ranks in the bottom 6% of all tested combos, making it a decidedly low-end performer for this specific multiplayer title.

Resolution Scaling

The performance degradation from 1080p to 4K is dramatic and exposes the RX 570 as the bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the combo averages 78.7 FPS, which drops to 49.5 FPS at 1440p (a 37% reduction) and further to 27.4 FPS at 4K (a 65% reduction from the 1080p baseline). This scaling pattern is typical of a GPU that is saturated by pixel count, as the CPU has enough headroom to feed frames at lower resolutions but the graphics card cannot sustain the fill rate required at 4K.

The situation worsens with higher quality presets. At 1080p Ultra, the average is 35.2 FPS, which falls to 28 FPS at 1440p and a nearly unplayable 17.1 FPS at 4K. The gap between Low and Ultra settings at the same resolution also widens as resolution increases: at 1080p the difference is 43.5 FPS (78.7 vs 35.2), but at 4K it shrinks to just 10.3 FPS (27.4 vs 17.1). This compression of the settings spread at 4K indicates that the GPU is so overwhelmed by pixel count that the quality preset has diminishing impact on the final frame rate.

The data suggests that 1440p is the practical ceiling for this combo, and only with Low settings does it approach 50 FPS. At 4K, no settings preset achieves even 30 FPS, confirming that this resolution is not viable for smooth gameplay. The limiting component is unambiguously the GPU, as the CPU's six cores and six threads appear sufficient to maintain frame delivery at all tested resolutions, evidenced by the fact that the FPS drop is directly proportional to the pixel count increase.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Core i5-9400 and RX 570 ranks 1689 out of 1792 tested combos in Fivem, placing it in the bottom 5.7% of all systems benchmarked. This is a very poor showing, indicating that most other hardware pairings deliver higher average frame rates in this game. The rank reflects the cumulative limitation of both components: the CPU is a mid-range part from 2018, and the GPU is a lower-tier card from 2017, and together they struggle to compete with more modern or higher-end configurations.

Looking at the individual component standings, the CPU sits at the 50th percentile among all processors, meaning it is exactly average in overall benchmark performance. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i3-10305 and Core i3-1125G4, which score within 0.2% of the i5-9400's average benchmark score of 2305. The GPU, however, is far more competitive in synthetic benchmarks, sitting at the 74th percentile among all graphics cards, with an average benchmark score of 30158. Its closest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, which scores only 0.2% higher.

This discrepancy between the GPU's strong percentile ranking and the combo's low in-game rank suggests that Fivem is particularly demanding on the CPU or that the game's engine does not scale well with this specific hardware configuration. The data indicates that while the RX 570 is a capable GPU in isolation, the pairing with the i5-9400 does not yield competitive frame rates in this multiplayer title, likely due to the game's heavy reliance on single-threaded performance or server-side script processing.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 570 features 4 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 224.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The card has a base clock of 1168 MHz and a boost clock of 1244 MHz, with 2048 shading units and 32 ROPs. These specifications place it as a solid 1080p-class card for its era, but the 4 GB VRAM capacity is a significant limitation for modern titles like Fivem, which can be memory-hungry in dense multiplayer environments.

The benchmark results show that the GPU's role is decisive in this combo. At 1080p Low, the card achieves 78.7 FPS, which is respectable, but this drops to 49.2 FPS at High settings. The VRAM capacity likely becomes a factor at Ultra settings, where the 1080p average falls to 35.2 FPS, suggesting that texture and geometry data exceed the 4 GB buffer, forcing slower memory paging. The card's pixel rate of 39.81 GPixel/s and texture rate of 159.2 GTexel/s are adequate for 1080p but insufficient for 1440p and 4K at playable frame rates.

The GPU's theoretical FP32 performance of 5.095 TFLOPS is modest by modern standards, and this is reflected in the measured results. At 4K, even Low settings only produce 27.4 FPS, which is below the threshold for comfortable play. The card's 150 W TDP and dual-slot design are typical for its class, but the data shows that it is simply outmatched by the demands of 4K rendering in this game. The GPU's percentile ranking of 74 suggests it outperforms many other cards in synthetic tests, but real-world Fivem performance is constrained by the specific workload.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Fivem?

A: The data shows 1080p is the only resolution where the combo achieves consistently playable frame rates. At 1080p with Low settings, the average is 78.7 FPS, while 1440p Low drops to 49.5 FPS and 4K Low falls to 27.4 FPS.

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

A: The Intel Core i5-9400 has an average benchmark score of 2305, which is 0.2% higher than the Intel Core i3-10305 and the Intel Core i3-1125G4. It is 0.4% ahead of the Intel Xeon E-2134 and 0.6% behind the Intel Core i7-8809G.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU the limiting factor in this system?

A: The GPU is clearly the limiting factor. The FPS drops proportionally with resolution increases, and the CPU's six cores and six threads appear sufficient to feed the GPU at all tested settings, as indicated by the consistent frame delivery at lower resolutions.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 570 has 4 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 224.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock is 1750 MHz, which translates to 7 Gbps effective.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 1689 out of 1792 tested combos in Fivem, placing it in the bottom 5.7% of all systems. This indicates that most other hardware pairings deliver higher average frame rates.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p?

A: At 1440p, Low settings produce an average of 49.5 FPS, while Ultra settings produce 28 FPS. This is a difference of 21.5 FPS, showing that the quality preset has a significant impact at this resolution.

Settings Recommendations

For this combo, the data points to 1080p with Low settings as the only configuration that delivers consistently smooth gameplay, with an average of 78.7 FPS. This is the safest choice for competitive multiplayer, as the frame rate is high enough to avoid stuttering and provides a responsive experience. Medium settings at 1080p are also viable, with an average of 63.8 FPS, offering a better visual balance while still maintaining playable frame rates.

High settings at 1080p drop to 49.2 FPS, which is playable but may feel less fluid in fast-paced scenarios. Ultra settings at 1080p are not recommended, as the 35.2 FPS average falls below the 40 FPS threshold that many players consider minimum for comfortable play. At 1440p, only Low settings produce a playable average of 49.5 FPS, while Medium drops to 38.4 FPS and High falls to 33.8 FPS. The 4K resolution is not viable with any settings preset, as even Low only achieves 27.4 FPS.

The optimal balance between visual quality and performance is 1080p Medium, which provides a 63.8 FPS average and represents a compromise between the high frame rate of Low and the better visuals of High. Players who prioritize frame rate above all else should use 1080p Low, while those who want better visuals can accept 1080p High at 49.2 FPS. The data clearly shows that this system is best suited for 1080p gaming, with 1440p reserved for those who can tolerate lower frame rates.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-9400 is a six-core, six-thread processor based on the Coffee Lake architecture, manufactured on a 14 nm process. It has a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.10 GHz, with 9 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU supports DDR4 memory in a dual-channel configuration, providing 42.7 GB/s of memory bandwidth. These specifications are typical for a mid-range desktop processor from its generation.

In Fivem, the CPU's role appears secondary to the GPU, but its six cores and six threads are sufficient to avoid becoming the primary bottleneck. The measured FPS does not show signs of CPU limitation, as the frame rate scales predictably with resolution and settings, which would not be the case if the CPU were struggling. The CPU's average benchmark score of 2305 places it at the 50th percentile among all processors, indicating it is an average performer in synthetic tests.

The CPU's nearest rivals in benchmark scores are the Intel Core i3-10305 and Core i3-1125G4, both of which score within 0.2% of the i5-9400. This suggests that the CPU is not a differentiator in this combo, as it performs similarly to much cheaper quad-core parts. For Fivem, which is a multiplayer modification of a 2013 game engine, the CPU's single-threaded performance is likely more important than raw core count, and the 4.10 GHz boost clock is sufficient for the game's script-heavy workload. The data indicates that upgrading the CPU alone would not yield significant FPS gains, as the GPU is the limiting factor.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions and four settings presets, providing a comprehensive view of the combo's performance. At 1920x1080, the average FPS ranges from 78.7 on Low to 35.2 on Ultra. The full breakdown is: Low 78.7, Medium 63.8, High 49.2, and Ultra 35.2. This shows a clear linear progression, with each step up in settings costing roughly 14-15 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the averages are significantly lower: Low 49.5, Medium 38.4, High 33.8, and Ultra 28. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is substantial, with Low losing 29.2 FPS and Ultra losing 7.2 FPS. The relative difference between settings narrows at 1440p, with a spread of 21.5 FPS between Low and Ultra, compared to 43.5 FPS at 1080p. This indicates that the GPU is becoming more saturated at higher resolutions.

At 3840x2160, the performance is consistently low across all settings: Low 27.4, Medium 21.1, High 16.2, and Ultra 17.1. Notably, Ultra at 4K performs slightly better than High, which may indicate a variance in the measurement or a quirk in the game's rendering pipeline. The spread between Low and Ultra at 4K is just 10.3 FPS, confirming that the GPU is the absolute bottleneck at this resolution and that settings changes have minimal impact. The data overall shows that this combo is only suitable for 1080p gaming, with 1440p being borderline playable only on Low settings, and 4K being effectively unplayable.