Fivem

Fivem is a demanding multiplayer title, and the combination of the Intel Core i5-9400 and the Intel Arc B570 produces results that are heavily dictated by resolution and settings. The data shows a clear hierarchy of performance, with the experience ranging from highly playable at 1080p to a struggle at 4K, regardless of the quality preset chosen.

Resolution Scaling

The measured frames per second (FPS) reveal a significant and expected drop in performance as the resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At 1080p High settings, the combo delivers an average of 86 FPS. Moving to 1440p High, the average falls to 56 FPS, a reduction of roughly 35%. The most severe drop occurs when moving from 1440p to 4K, where the High preset average plummets to 31 FPS, a further decrease of about 45%. This pattern indicates that the Intel Arc B570 is the limiting factor at higher resolutions, as the workload on the GPU increases exponentially with pixel count.

The scaling from Low to Ultra settings at each resolution provides further insight. At 1080p, the spread between Low (136 FPS) and Ultra (67 FPS) is a massive 69 FPS, showing the GPU is capable of immense throughput at lower settings when the CPU can feed it. At 1440p, the spread narrows to 45 FPS (from 89 FPS on Low to 44 FPS on Ultra), and at 4K, the spread tightens further to 26 FPS (from 50 FPS on Low to 24 FPS on Ultra). This convergence of frame rates at higher resolutions is a classic sign of a GPU bottleneck; as the pixel fill rate demands more from the graphics card, the CPU's role becomes less prominent, and the absolute FPS values become more homogenized across settings.

The data suggests that for a smooth 60 FPS experience, 1440p is the practical ceiling for this pairing. The 1440p Medium preset averages 71 FPS, which is a solid target. At 4K, the card is clearly overburdened, as even the Low preset only manages an average of 50 FPS, and the Medium preset's minimum FPS of 33 indicates visible stutters will be common. The scaling behavior points to a system that is well-balanced for 1080p gaming but becomes increasingly GPU-bound at higher resolutions.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-9400 is a 6-core, 6-thread processor from the Coffee Lake Refresh generation. Its base clock is 2.90 GHz and it can boost up to 4.10 GHz. For a multiplayer title like Fivem, which often has significant CPU overhead for managing other players and server-side logic, this processor's specifications are relevant. The CPU's benchmark scores place it in the 47th percentile of all CPUs, indicating it is an average performer in the current landscape. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 6629, and single-core score is 935, which shows a modest capability for handling the game's simulation and physics threads.

The performance of this CPU is closely matched by its nearest rivals. The data shows it is 0.2% slower than the Intel Core i7-1068NG7, 0.3% faster than the Intel Core i7-10710U, and 0.4% faster than the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500. This cluster of performance means that the i5-9400 is not a standout in terms of raw processing power, but it is certainly not a weak link for this game. Its 6 threads are sufficient for the game's core logic, but they are not plentiful, which could limit performance in heavily populated areas of the game world.

The CPU's role is most evident in the 1080p results, where the GPU is less of a bottleneck. The jump from 86 FPS at High to 136 FPS at Low suggests that the CPU can still command the GPU to produce high frame counts when the graphical load is light. However, the inability to consistently maintain higher frame rates in all scenarios is likely tied to the processor's 6-thread limit. The 9 MB of shared L3 cache helps with data latency, but the processor's overall average benchmark score of 2254 suggests it will not be the primary source of bottleneck in most gaming scenarios, especially at 1440p and above where the GPU takes over as the limiting factor.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570 is the dominant component in this pairing, and its capabilities are the primary driver of the in-game performance at higher resolutions. It features 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 380.0 GB/s. Its boost clock runs at a consistent 2500 MHz. This memory configuration is a significant asset, as Fivem, being an open-world multiplayer game, can be sensitive to memory capacity and bandwidth for texture streaming. The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2649 places it in the 65th percentile of all GPUs, showing it is a capable mid-range performer.

The Arc B570's nearest rivals in the benchmark database include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, which it trails by 0.1%, and the Intel Arc A750, which it leads by 0.1%. This places its raw compute performance in a competitive spot, but the in-game results are what matter for Fivem. The 380.0 GB/s of bandwidth is a strong figure, and the 10 GB VRAM is generally sufficient to prevent texture pop-in at 1440p, but the data suggests that the GPU's raw pixel throughput is the limiting factor at 4K.

The GPU's performance scaling demonstrates its strengths and weaknesses. While it can achieve a very high frame rate of 136 FPS at 1080p Low, it struggles to maintain playable frame rates at 4K, even with settings reduced. The Ultra preset at 4K yields a mere 24 FPS average, which is an unplayable experience. The data indicates that the B570 is a 1080p and 1440p-focused card. Its architecture, with 2304 shading units and 80 ROPs, is not designed for the extreme pixel fill rates demanded by 4K resolution. The GPU is clearly the bottleneck at 4K, as evidenced by the relatively small performance difference between Low (50 FPS) and High (31 FPS) presets, which suggests other limitations like memory bandwidth or the render output pipelines are being saturated.

How This Combo Ranks

The combined performance of the Intel Core i5-9400 and Intel Arc B570 in Fivem places this setup in the 2396th position out of 3005 tested combinations. This rank is in the lower 20th percentile of all tested combos, which is a surprising result given the individual components' scores. The GPU alone is in the 65th percentile, and the CPU is in the 47th percentile, but their combined performance in this specific game is much lower. This indicates that Fivem, being a multiplayer-focused title, presents unique challenges that this pairing does not handle well.

This low combo rank suggests a potential mismatch or a specific game limitation. The data implies that the game may not be well-optimized for this particular hardware configuration, or that the CPU's 6-thread limit becomes a more severe bottleneck in multiplayer scenarios than the GPU's raw power can compensate for. The rank is a crucial metric because it shows that a user cannot simply look at CPU and GPU benchmarks in isolation to predict game performance. This combo, while not the very bottom of the list, is positioned far lower than the sum of its parts would suggest.

The ranking data points to a clear conclusion: this is not a high-performing combination for Fivem. While it can deliver acceptable performance at 1080p, its inability to scale effectively to higher resolutions and its low overall rank compared to other tested systems mean it is not an ideal pairing for a game that often benefits from high frame rates for smooth, competitive play. The result is a system that is competent for general gaming but falls behind in this specific title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of the combo's performance across all settings and resolutions. At 1920x1080, the results are the most varied, showing the system's full potential and limitations.

• 1080p Low: The best-case scenario, delivering an average of 136 FPS. This is the only setting that approaches high-refresh-rate territory.
• 1080p Medium: A strong performance, with an average of 107 FPS, a minimum of 91 FPS, and a maximum of 123 FPS. This is a highly playable and smooth experience.
• 1080p High: Drops to an average of 86 FPS, which is still a solid frame rate for most displays, but a significant step down from Medium.
• 1080p Ultra: The most demanding 1080p setting, yielding an average of 67 FPS. This is playable but shows the GPU starting to strain.

At 2560x1440, the performance becomes more demanding, and the frame rates are more tightly grouped.

• 1440p Low: An average of 89 FPS, which is a great result for this resolution.
• 1440p Medium: Averages 71 FPS, with a minimum of 60 FPS and a maximum of 81 FPS. This is a solid 60+ FPS experience.
• 1440p High: Averages 56 FPS, which is on the edge of smooth playability.
• 1440p Ultra: Drops to an average of 44 FPS, which is not ideal for a fast-paced multiplayer game.

At 3840x2160, the combo is out of its depth, with no preset achieving a truly playable average frame rate.

• 4K Low: Averages 50 FPS, but the experience is likely to feel inconsistent.
• 4K Medium: Averages 39 FPS, with a minimum of 33 FPS, indicating significant stuttering.
• 4K High: Averages 31 FPS, which is a slideshow for most players.
• 4K Ultra: Averages just 24 FPS, making the game effectively unplayable.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the optimal settings for this combination depend entirely on the user's target resolution and preference for frame rate over visual fidelity.

For a 1080p display, the Medium preset is the clear sweet spot. It delivers an average of 107 FPS and a minimum of 91 FPS, ensuring a consistently smooth and responsive experience. The high minimum FPS is crucial for a multiplayer game, as it minimizes the risk of frame drops during intense action sequences. While the Low preset offers a higher average (136 FPS), the visual improvement from Low to Medium is substantial, and the performance is still excellent. The High preset is also viable if a user prefers better visuals and can tolerate an average of 86 FPS, but Medium offers the best balance.

For a 1440p display, the Medium preset is again the most sensible choice. The 71 FPS average and 60 FPS minimum are just enough for a generally smooth experience. The Low preset, with its 89 FPS average, is the better option for users who prioritize high frame rates above all else. The High preset at 56 FPS is on the borderline, and the Ultra preset at 44 FPS should be avoided for competitive play.

For a 4K display, the recommendations are grim. No preset provides a playable experience. The Low preset, with its 50 FPS average, is the only option that could be considered, but the likely frame pacing issues and potential for dips below 40 FPS make it a poor choice for a multiplayer title. Users with a 4K monitor should strongly consider running the game at 1440p resolution if possible, as the GPU is clearly not capable of handling the native resolution. The data unequivocally shows that this combo is not suited for 4K gaming in Fivem, and users should target 1080p or 1440p for a satisfactory experience.