Fivem

The Intel Core i5-9400 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT delivers a clear performance curve in Fivem that is heavily dictated by resolution. The data shows that at 1920x1080, the system is capable of producing high frame rates across all presets, indicating that the CPU and GPU are working in a balanced manner with the GPU having ample headroom. However, as resolution climbs to 3840x2160, the average FPS drops significantly, revealing that the graphics card becomes the primary limiting component under heavier pixel load.

At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 211.9 frames per second, while moving to Ultra reduces that to 105.9. This 100-frame gap demonstrates that while the CPU can feed frames at high rates, the GPU's workload at higher settings directly impacts the output. When jumping to 2560x1440, the difference tightens: Low produces 142 frames, and Ultra drops to 73.2. The trend is more pronounced at 4K, where Low yields 78.9 frames and Ultra falls to 37.6. This scaling pattern suggests that Fivem is not purely GPU-bound at lower resolutions; the CPU's six-core, six-thread configuration can keep pace, but the RX 7700 XT's rendering capabilities become the bottleneck as pixel count increases.

FAQ

Q: How does the frame rate change from 1080p to 4K at High settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with High settings, the average FPS is 136.2. Moving to 2560x1440 reduces this to 90.6, and at 3840x2160 it further drops to 47.4. This represents a 65% reduction from 1080p to 4K, clearly showing the GPU's limitations at higher resolutions.

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-9400 holding back the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT in Fivem?

A: Based on the benchmark data, at 1080p Low, the setup reaches 211.9 FPS, which is well above typical monitor refresh rates. This high output suggests the CPU can feed the GPU adequately at this resolution. However, at 4K Ultra, the average FPS falls to 37.6, indicating that the GPU is the limiting factor there, not the processor.

Q: What is the best resolution for achieving a smooth 60+ FPS experience?

A: The data indicates that 2560x1440 is the highest resolution where the combo consistently stays above 60 FPS across all presets. At 1440p, the lowest average is 73.2 FPS with Ultra settings. At 4K, only Low settings (78.9 FPS) exceed 60, while Medium (64.7) barely does, and High (47.4) and Ultra (37.6) fall short.

Q: How does the RX 7700 XT's memory configuration affect Fivem performance?

A: The GPU features 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus with a bandwidth of 432.0 GB/s. Fivem is a multiplayer game that can be demanding, but the measured results show that the frame rate drops are more tied to resolution scaling than memory capacity, as even at 4K Ultra, the game runs without hitting a memory-related wall in the data.

Q: Where does this CPU+GPU combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 803rd out of 1792 tested combinations in Fivem. This places it in the middle of the overall distribution, which is consistent with the i5-9400's 50th percentile among all CPUs and the RX 7700 XT's 73rd percentile among all GPUs.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at each resolution?

A: At 1080p, the difference is 106 frames (211.9 vs 105.9). At 1440p, the gap is 68.8 frames (142 vs 73.2). At 4K, the spread narrows to 41.3 frames (78.9 vs 37.6). The shrinking gap at higher resolutions confirms that GPU compute becomes more dominant.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT is built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with a Navi 32 chip, featuring a base clock of 1435 MHz and a boost clock of 2544 MHz. Its memory subsystem includes 12 GB of GDDR6 memory with a 192-bit bus width, delivering a bandwidth of 432.0 GB/s. In Fivem, the GPU's role is central to the frame rate outcomes, especially as resolution increases.

The measured FPS data reveals that the GPU's workload scales directly with resolution and settings. At 1080p Low, the GPU is not the bottleneck, as the average FPS sits at 211.9. This is likely because the CPU can issue draw calls faster than the GPU can render them at such low graphical demand. As settings increase to Ultra at 1080p, the GPU takes on more work, and the average drops to 105.9. This indicates that the RX 7700 XT's shading units and ROPs are being utilized more heavily.

At 4K, the GPU's limitations become apparent. The pixel rate of 244.2 GPixel/s and texture rate of 549.5 GTexel/s are sufficient for lower presets, but Ultra settings push the card to an average of 37.6 FPS. This suggests that the GPU's raw compute throughput, measured at 35.17 TFLOPS for FP32, is insufficient to maintain high frame rates at 4K with maximum visual fidelity. The data shows a clear pattern: the GPU is the limiting component at higher resolutions, while the CPU's role diminishes as pixel count grows.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-9400 and AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT achieves a rank of 803 out of 1792 tested combos in Fivem. This position places it just below the midpoint of the database, which is a notable outcome given the GPU's strong 73rd percentile ranking. The CPU's 50th percentile performance, based on its average benchmark score of 2305, likely holds the combo back from higher placement.

Comparing to the CPU's nearest rivals, the i5-9400's average score of 2305 is nearly identical to the Intel Core i3-10305 (2300, 0.2% delta) and the Intel Core i3-1125G4 (2299, 0.2% delta). It is slightly behind the Intel Core i7-8809G (2319, -0.6% delta). This tight clustering suggests that the CPU's compute performance is not a differentiator in Fivem; the in-game rank is more influenced by the GPU's capabilities.

On the GPU side, the RX 7700 XT's average benchmark score of 30097 places it in a similar performance band as the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 (30109, 0% delta) and the AMD Radeon RX 570 (30158, -0.2% delta). This parity indicates that the GPU is competitive with those cards, yet the combo's rank of 803 suggests that Fivem's specific workload does not fully leverage the GPU's strengths, possibly due to CPU limitations in multiplayer scenarios.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of how the combo performs across resolutions and settings.

At 1920x1080, the average FPS ranges from 211.9 at Low to 105.9 at Ultra. The Medium preset delivers 170.4, and High yields 136.2. This wide spread shows that the system has significant headroom at this resolution, with even the most demanding preset staying well above 100 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages are 142 at Low, 113.4 at Medium, 90.6 at High, and 73.2 at Ultra. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is consistent, with Low losing 69.9 frames and Ultra losing 32.7 frames. This indicates that the GPU is starting to feel the load, but the performance remains playable across all presets.

At 3840x2160, the averages fall to 78.9 at Low, 64.7 at Medium, 47.4 at High, and 37.6 at Ultra. The gap between Low and Ultra is 41.3 frames, which is the smallest absolute difference of any resolution. This narrowing suggests that at 4K, the GPU is saturated even at Low settings, and the additional work required for higher presets yields diminishing returns in frame rate.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate.

For 1920x1080, the Ultra preset at 105.9 FPS is the best choice for visual quality without sacrificing smoothness. Even if a user prefers higher refresh rates, the Low preset at 211.9 FPS provides ample headroom for competitive play. The Medium preset at 170.4 FPS offers a balanced middle ground.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset at 73.2 FPS is still above the 60 FPS threshold, making it a viable option for those prioritizing visual fidelity. However, the High preset at 90.6 FPS is a better recommendation for maintaining a comfortable margin above 60 FPS, especially in multiplayer scenarios where frame time consistency matters.

For 3840x2160, the data suggests that Low settings at 78.9 FPS are the only reliable option for a smooth experience. The Medium preset at 64.7 FPS is borderline, while High and Ultra drop below 60 FPS. Given the GPU's 12 GB of VRAM and its performance characteristics, users at 4K should stick to Low or Medium settings to avoid stutter and maintain playability.

In summary, the combo is best utilized at 1080p or 1440p, where it can achieve high frame rates across all presets. At 4K, users must accept reduced graphical settings to keep the game fluid.