Fivem

Fivem is a multiplayer modification platform that stresses both CPU and GPU depending on the scene, and the measured data for the Intel Core i5-9400 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7600 reveals a configuration that is clearly capable of high refresh rates at 1080p but begins to show its limits as resolution and quality settings climb. The benchmark results show a predictable scaling pattern across the four presets and three resolutions, with the most interesting behavior occurring at the transition from 1440p to 4K, where the frame rate collapses in a way that points directly at the graphics card as the primary bottleneck. This analysis will break down the measured FPS numbers, examine the role of each component, and provide clear settings guidance based solely on the data.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS table offers a clear hierarchy of playability, and the best experience per the data depends entirely on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 164 FPS, which is the highest measured value in the entire dataset. However, the Medium preset still achieves 129.5 FPS, and given that this is a multiplayer game where visual clarity can matter for spotting distant objects, the Medium preset appears to be the sweet spot for 1080p. The High preset at 99.6 FPS remains above the 60 FPS threshold, but the Ultra preset drops to 79.2 FPS, which is still playable but represents a 52% performance hit compared to Medium. The data suggests that for 1080p, Medium offers the best balance of visual quality and frame rate headroom, as it stays well above 100 FPS while providing better detail than Low.

Moving to 2560x1440, the picture changes significantly. The Low preset produces 104.7 FPS, which is excellent for a 1440p panel, but the Medium preset falls to 81.5 FPS, and High drops further to 65.4 FPS. The Ultra preset at 48.8 FPS is the first measured value that dips below the 60 FPS playability threshold. For 1440p, the data points to Low as the recommended preset, as it is the only option that maintains a comfortable margin above 100 FPS. The High preset at 65.4 FPS is technically playable, but the frame rate is close enough to the edge that any demanding scene in a busy multiplayer lobby could push it lower. At 4K, the situation becomes more constrained. The Low preset at 59.9 FPS is the only option that reaches near 60 FPS, while Medium drops to 45.4 FPS, High to 36.6 FPS, and Ultra to 28.5 FPS. For 3840x2160, the Low preset is the only viable choice for a smooth experience, and even then, it is marginal.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7600 is built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with a Navi 33 chip, featuring 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus. The memory bandwidth is measured at 288.0 GB/s, and the card operates with a boost clock of 2655 MHz and a game clock of 2250 MHz. The GPU has 2048 shading units, 128 texture mapping units, and 64 render output units. The benchmark data shows that this GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions, as the FPS drop from 1440p to 4K is steep regardless of settings. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 28.5, which is only 36% of the 1080p Ultra score of 79.2 FPS. This indicates that the 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit memory bus are insufficient for the demands of 4K rendering in Fivem, which is a heavily modded environment that can consume significant memory for textures and assets. The GPU's passmark G3D score of 16634 places it in the 63rd percentile of all GPUs, and its nearest rivals include the RX 7600 XT with a delta of 0.6% and the RTX 3070 Mobile at -1.3%, showing that this card sits in a specific performance tier that is well-suited to 1080p and 1440p but not 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-9400 and the AMD Radeon RX 7600 achieves a rank of 1225 out of 1792 tested combos in Fivem. This places the configuration in the 32nd percentile of all tested combos, meaning that roughly two-thirds of the tested systems perform better in this game. This ranking is somewhat surprising given the individual component scores, as the GPU is in the 63rd percentile and the CPU is in the 50th percentile. The discrepancy suggests that Fivem is particularly demanding on the combination of these two parts, likely due to the game's reliance on CPU single-thread performance for multiplayer logic and the GPU's limitations at higher resolutions. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 7969 and single-core score of 1125 are modest by modern standards, and the 6-core/6-thread configuration without hyper-threading may create bottlenecks in busy server environments. The data shows that this combo is not a top-tier performer for Fivem, but it is far from the bottom, and the measured FPS at 1080p Medium of 129.5 FPS is more than adequate for most players.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS measured for this combo?

A: The highest average FPS is 164, achieved at 1920x1080 with the Low preset.

Q: Which resolution and settings combination is the first to drop below 60 FPS?

A: The 2560x1440 Ultra preset produces an average of 48.8 FPS, which is the first measured value below the 60 FPS threshold as resolution increases.

Q: How does the CPU's single-core performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core i5-9400 has a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1125. Its closest rival, the Intel Core i3-10305, has an average benchmark score that is 0.2% higher, while the Intel Xeon E-2134 is 0.4% higher. The Intel Core i7-8809G is 0.6% lower.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7600 has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory with a 128-bit bus width and a bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s.

Q: At what point does the frame rate drop become most severe?

A: The transition from 2560x1440 to 3840x2160 at High settings shows a drop from 65.4 FPS to 36.6 FPS, which is a 44% reduction. This is the largest percentage drop across any resolution change in the dataset.

Q: What is the combo's rank relative to all tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 1225 out of 1792 tested combinations in Fivem, placing it in the lower third of tested systems.

Resolution Scaling

The measured data shows a clear pattern of frame rate degradation as resolution increases, but the rate of degradation varies significantly by settings preset. At Low settings, the FPS drops from 164 at 1080p to 104.7 at 1440p, a 36% reduction, and then to 59.9 at 4K, another 43% reduction. The scaling is relatively consistent, suggesting that the GPU is the primary limiting factor even at low settings. At Medium settings, the drop from 1080p to 1440p is from 129.5 to 81.5 FPS, a 37% reduction, and then to 45.4 at 4K, a 44% reduction. The High and Ultra presets show similar proportional drops, but with lower absolute values. The most telling observation is that at 4K, even the Low preset barely reaches 60 FPS, while the Ultra preset falls to 28.5 FPS. This indicates that the RX 7600 simply does not have the raw pixel throughput or memory bandwidth to handle 4K in this game, regardless of quality settings. The 288.0 GB/s bandwidth and 8 GB capacity are the likely culprits, as Fivem's modded content can easily exceed 8 GB of VRAM usage at 4K with high-quality textures.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-9400 is a 6-core, 6-thread processor from the Coffee Lake architecture, with a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.10 GHz. It has 9 MB of shared L3 cache and supports dual-channel DDR4 memory with a bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. The CPU's Cinebench scores show a multi-core score of 7969 and a single-core score of 1125 in R23, with the average benchmark score across all tests at 2305. The nearest rivals include the Intel Core i3-10305 at 2300 (0.2% higher) and the Intel Core i7-8809G at 2319 (0.6% lower), indicating that this CPU is firmly in the mid-range tier. In Fivem, the CPU's role is significant because the game is known for CPU-intensive multiplayer logic, and the lack of hyper-threading means that the 6 threads must handle all game logic, physics, and netcode. The data suggests that the CPU is not the primary bottleneck at 1080p, as the GPU is able to produce 164 FPS at Low settings, but at higher settings and resolutions, the GPU becomes the limiting factor. However, in crowded multiplayer servers with many players and vehicles, the CPU's 6 threads could become a bottleneck, particularly given its 50th percentile ranking among all CPUs.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete measured FPS dataset for this combo is as follows. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers 164 FPS, Medium delivers 129.5 FPS, High delivers 99.6 FPS, and Ultra delivers 79.2 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra is 84.8 FPS, representing a 52% reduction from Low to Ultra. At 2560x1440, the Low preset produces 104.7 FPS, Medium produces 81.5 FPS, High produces 65.4 FPS, and Ultra produces 48.8 FPS. The spread here is 55.9 FPS, with the Ultra preset falling below the 60 FPS threshold. At 3840x2160, the Low preset produces 59.9 FPS, Medium produces 45.4 FPS, High produces 36.6 FPS, and Ultra produces 28.5 FPS. The spread is 31.4 FPS, and only the Low preset approaches playable frame rates. The data shows that the performance gap between Low and Ultra narrows as resolution increases, from 52% at 1080p to 47% at 4K, which is counterintuitive but suggests that at 4K, the GPU is so heavily saturated that even reducing settings cannot fully compensate for the resolution demands. The min and max FPS values are not measured, so the analysis relies solely on average FPS, but the averages provide a clear picture of the system's capabilities across all tested configurations.