Fivem

The Intel Core i5-9400 paired with the Intel Arc B370 is a combination that sits near the very bottom of the performance hierarchy for Fivem. With a combo rank of 2762 out of 3005 tested configurations, this system is firmly in entry-level territory. The data shows a configuration that struggles to maintain playable frame rates at higher resolutions, but which can deliver acceptable performance when settings are dropped to their minimum. This analysis breaks down exactly where the bottlenecks lie and what the measured numbers mean for a player.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K in Fivem is severe for this combo, revealing a system that is overwhelmingly GPU-limited at higher resolutions. At Low settings, the average frame rate falls from 80 FPS at 1920x1080 to 53 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of 27 FPS (roughly 34%). Moving from 1440p to 4K at Low settings, the average drops further to 29 FPS, which represents another 24 FPS loss (about 45%). This scaling pattern indicates that the GPU is the primary constraint as pixel count increases.

The gap between resolutions widens dramatically at higher settings. At High settings, the average FPS is 50 at 1080p, 33 at 1440p, and just 18 at 4K. The difference between 1080p and 4K at High is 32 FPS, showing that the Arc B370 simply cannot sustain the workload when both resolution and graphical fidelity increase. The Medium preset tells a similar story: 63 FPS at 1080p, 41 FPS at 1440p, and 23 FPS at 4K. The frame rate roughly halves from 1080p to 4K across all settings, which is a classic sign of a GPU that is saturated by pixel throughput.

The resolution scaling also highlights that the CPU is rarely the limiting factor here. The i5-9400 has six cores and six threads, which is sufficient to feed the GPU at lower resolutions, but as resolution climbs, the GPU's performance ceiling becomes the dominant factor. At 1080p Low, the 80 FPS average suggests the CPU is still holding its own, but the steep decline at 1440p and 4K confirms that the Arc B370's 5th percentile ranking among all GPUs is the real bottleneck. Players targeting 4K will find this combo unusable except at the very lowest settings, and even then, 29 FPS is below the threshold for smooth gameplay.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-9400 is a Coffee Lake desktop processor with 6 cores and 6 threads, running at a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.10 GHz. It has a 9 MB shared L3 cache and supports DDR4 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The CPU's benchmark scores place it in the 47th percentile of all CPUs, which is a middling result, but its performance in Fivem is secondary to the GPU's limitations.

In the context of this game, the i5-9400 provides just enough processing power to avoid being the primary bottleneck at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the 80 FPS average indicates that the CPU can keep up with the GPU's output. However, the CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 6629 and single-core score of 935 suggest that it is not a powerhouse by modern standards. The Geekbench multicore score of 5141 and single-core score of 1389 reinforce this picture of a capable, but aging, mid-range processor.

The nearest rivals for the i5-9400 include the Intel Core i7-1068NG7, which scores 0.2% lower, and the Intel Core i7-10710U, which scores 0.3% higher. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 is 0.4% higher, while the Intel Core i3-10305 is 0.4% lower. These tiny deltas in average benchmark scores indicate that the i5-9400 is performance-neutral compared to its direct competitors. For Fivem, this means the CPU is not the differentiator; it is the GPU that sets this combo apart from more capable systems.

The CPU's TDP of 65 W and its end-of-life production status suggest that it is an older part, but its six physical cores are still relevant for a multiplayer game like Fivem, which can utilize multiple threads for world simulation and player interactions. The data does not show any CPU-specific FPS metrics, but the fact that FPS drops consistently with resolution increases points to the GPU as the limiting component. The i5-9400's role is to provide a stable platform, and it does so without introducing stutter or frame pacing issues at the measured settings.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is an integrated graphics processor based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, built on a 3 nm process. It has 1280 shading units, 40 texture mapping units, and 20 raster output units, along with 10 ray tracing cores. The GPU operates at a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2400 MHz, with a TDP of only 25 W. Its memory is system shared, meaning it relies on the CPU's DDR4 memory rather than dedicated VRAM, and its bandwidth is system dependent.

This GPU's benchmark results are poor. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1184 places it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs, which is exceptionally low. The nearest rivals include the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (0.2% lower), the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (0.5% lower), and the AMD Radeon HD 7650M (0.7% lower). These comparisons show that the Arc B370 is performing at the level of decade-old discrete GPUs, which is a critical factor in understanding its Fivem results.

The system shared memory architecture is a major limitation. With no dedicated VRAM, the GPU must compete with the CPU for memory bandwidth, and the measured FPS numbers reflect this constraint. At 1080p Low, the 80 FPS average is the best result this combo can achieve, but it drops to 39 FPS at Ultra settings. At 4K, the GPU is overwhelmed, delivering only 14 FPS at Ultra and 29 FPS at Low. The texture rate of 96 GTexel/s and pixel rate of 48 GPixel/s are insufficient for high-resolution gaming, and the FP32 performance of 6.144 TFLOPS is not enough to handle modern game workloads.

The data clearly shows that the Arc B370 is the primary bottleneck in this combo. The GPU's 5th percentile ranking is reflected in the steep FPS drops as settings and resolutions increase. Players using this combo should expect to run Fivem at 1080p with Low or Medium settings to achieve playable frame rates. The GPU's DirectX 12 Ultimate support and Vulkan 1.4 compatibility do not compensate for its raw performance deficits, which are substantial in a demanding multiplayer environment like Fivem.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-9400 + Intel Arc B370 combo ranks 2762 out of 3005 tested configurations in Fivem, placing it in the bottom 8% of all systems. This ranking is a direct consequence of the GPU's extremely low performance, as the CPU's 47th percentile ranking is far more respectable. The data indicates that this combo is outclassed by the vast majority of systems, and it is only suitable for very low-end gaming.

The combination of a mid-range CPU and a bottom-tier GPU creates a significant imbalance. The i5-9400 is capable of delivering more frame rate than the Arc B370 can physically output, meaning the GPU is always the limiting factor. This is evident from the fact that even at 1080p Low, the combo only achieves 80 FPS, which is a modest result for a six-core CPU. The GPU's system shared memory further compounds the issue, as it introduces latency and bandwidth constraints that a dedicated GPU would not have.

In comparison to other combos, the rank of 2762 suggests that most systems with a discrete GPU will outperform this setup. The nearest CPU rivals show that the processor is not the issue, but the GPU's 5th percentile standing drags the entire combo down. For Fivem, which is a multiplayer game that can be sensitive to frame rate consistency, this rank indicates a poor experience at higher settings. Players should expect to significantly lower their graphical expectations to get playable performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of this combo's performance across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the results range from a low of 39 FPS at Ultra to a high of 80 FPS at Low. The Medium preset delivers 63 FPS with a minimum of 54 FPS and a maximum of 72 FPS, which is the most balanced option for 1080p gaming. High settings yield 50 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for fast-paced multiplayer action.

At 2560x1440, the performance drops significantly. Low settings produce 53 FPS, Medium produces 41 FPS (with a minimum of 35 and maximum of 48), High produces 33 FPS, and Ultra produces 26 FPS. This resolution is only viable for Low or Medium settings, as anything higher will result in frame rates below 35 FPS, which can feel choppy in a game like Fivem.

At 3840x2160, the combo struggles to remain playable. Low settings yield 29 FPS, Medium yields 23 FPS (with a minimum of 20 and maximum of 26), High yields 18 FPS, and Ultra yields 14 FPS. None of these results are suitable for smooth gameplay, and 4K should be avoided entirely with this combo. The data shows that 1080p is the only resolution where this system can achieve consistent performance above 50 FPS, and even then, only at Low or Medium settings.

FAQ

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

A: The best experience is at 1920x1080 with Low settings, which yields 80 FPS average. Medium settings at 1080p also work well at 63 FPS, but Ultra at 1080p drops to 39 FPS. For 1440p, Low settings at 53 FPS is the only playable option.

Q: Why does the frame rate drop so much from 1080p to 4K?

A: The frame rate drops because the Intel Arc B370 has system shared memory and is in the 5th percentile of all GPUs. The GPU cannot handle the increased pixel count, so FPS falls from 80 at 1080p Low to 29 at 4K Low.

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-9400 holding back the GPU?

A: No, the data indicates the opposite. The CPU has a 47th percentile ranking, while the GPU is 5th percentile. The FPS drops consistently with resolution, which shows the GPU is the primary bottleneck, not the CPU.

Q: Can this combo run Fivem at 60 FPS?

A: Yes, but only at 1920x1080 with Low settings, which achieves 80 FPS. At Medium settings, it gets 63 FPS, which is above 60. At 1440p, the best result is 53 FPS at Low, which is below 60.

Q: How does this combo compare to other systems in the database?

A: This combo ranks 2762 out of 3005 systems, placing it in the bottom 8%. The GPU's nearest rivals include the ATI Radeon HD 5770, which scores 0.5% higher in benchmarks, showing that the Arc B370 is very low-end.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The minimum FPS is 20, recorded at 3840x2160 with Medium settings. At 2560x1440 Medium, the minimum is 35 FPS, and at 1920x1080 Medium, the minimum is 54 FPS.