Fivem

The Intel Core i7-13700K paired with the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT delivers a playable but heavily GPU-limited experience in Fivem at 1080p, yet the frame rate collapses as resolution increases. The data shows this combo ranks in the 25th percentile of tested configurations, placing it at rank 1349 out of 1792 combos, which suggests that while the CPU is a top-tier performer, the GPU holds this pairing back from higher standing.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is severe and tells a clear story about which component is the bottleneck. At 1080p Low settings, the combo produces 156.5 FPS, but at 4K Low settings, that figure falls to 58.4 FPS—a 62.7% reduction. This dramatic scaling indicates that the RX 5700 XT is the limiting factor, as the frame rate is being crushed by pixel throughput demands rather than CPU processing limits.

The scaling pattern intensifies with higher settings. From 1080p High (98.1 FPS) to 4K High (33.8 FPS), the drop is 65.5%. The Ultra preset shows the most brutal scaling, falling from 76.4 FPS at 1080p to just 30.6 FPS at 4K, a 60% loss. These numbers reveal that the GPU's 8 GB of VRAM and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for 4K workloads in this game, particularly when texture and shading demands escalate.

Interestingly, the scaling between 1440p and 4K is less punishing than between 1080p and 1440p. At Medium settings, 1440p produces 79.2 FPS while 4K produces 46.3 FPS, a 41.5% drop. This suggests that the GPU hits a memory bandwidth wall at 4K that flattens the performance curve, rather than a linear pixel-count decline. The 1080p to 1440p jump at Medium sees a 36.5% reduction (124.8 to 79.2 FPS), which is proportionally similar but slightly less severe.

The data indicates that 1440p is the practical ceiling for this combination if aiming for 60+ FPS, and even then only at Low or Medium presets. At 4K, every preset falls below 60 FPS, with the best case being 58.4 FPS at Low settings—a marginal result that leaves no headroom for dips.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-13700K is a Raptor Lake-S architecture processor with 16 cores and 24 threads, running at a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. Its benchmark scores position it as a top-tier CPU, with a 93rd percentile ranking against all CPUs and an average benchmark score of 47282. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 39000 and single-core score of 5505 demonstrate exceptional processing capability that far exceeds what a game like Fivem can fully utilize.

The CPU's nearest rivals show that it sits in a tightly contested performance band. The Intel Core i7-13700KF scores 47334, a deltaPct of -0.1%, meaning the KF variant is effectively identical. The AMD EPYC 4364P scores 47131, putting it 0.3% behind, while the Intel Core i9-12900F scores 47081, trailing by 0.4%. The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 leads slightly at 47527, a 0.5% margin over this chip. These sub-1% differences confirm that the 13700K is not the source of any performance variance in this pairing.

In Fivem, the CPU's role is to maintain a stable frame delivery pipeline, and the data shows it does so without issue. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 156.5 FPS, which is far above what the GPU can sustain at higher resolutions. The 16-core configuration with 24 threads and 30 MB of shared L3 cache provides ample headroom for the game's multiplayer logic and asset streaming, even in dense server environments. The 3dmark scores reinforce this: max threads score of 12412 and 16 threads score of 10717 indicate that multi-threaded workloads are handled with ease.

The single-thread performance is equally strong, with a Geekbench single-core score of 2850 and a 3dmark single-thread score of 1136. Fivem, like many multiplayer games, relies on single-threaded game logic, and this CPU's 5.40 GHz boost clock ensures that the main thread is never the bottleneck. The benchmark results show that the CPU can deliver frame rates well above 150 FPS at 1080p, proving that any sub-100 FPS results in this data are exclusively attributable to the GPU.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT is the clear performance ceiling in this pairing. Built on RDNA 1.0 architecture with a 7 nm process, it features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its boost clock of 1905 MHz and game clock of 1755 MHz provide the raw compute power, with an FP32 throughput of 9.754 TFLOPS. The GPU's 68th percentile ranking against all GPUs and average benchmark score of 24731 place it in the mid-range tier, which is exactly where the Fivem results land.

The GPU's nearest rivals show a tight competitive cluster. The NVIDIA RTX A5000 Mobile scores 24763, a deltaPct of -0.1%, meaning the RX 5700 XT is statistically tied with it. The Intel Arc A350M scores 24647, 0.3% behind, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile scores 24592, trailing by 0.6%. The NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000 scores 24519, 0.9% behind. This grouping means the RX 5700 XT performs almost identically to these alternatives in synthetic benchmarks, but in Fivem, the real-world results are what matter.

The 8 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but the 4K results suggest it becomes a limiting factor at that resolution. The measured data shows that at 4K Ultra, the combo manages only 30.6 FPS, which is a 59.9% drop from the 1080p Ultra result of 76.4 FPS. This steep decline is characteristic of a GPU running out of memory bandwidth, as the 448.0 GB/s figure is simply not enough to feed the pixel fill rates required at 3840x2160.

The GPU's pixel rate of 121.9 GPixel/s and texture rate of 304.8 GTexel/s are respectable for 1440p, as evidenced by the 104 FPS at 1440p Low. However, the 3dmark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2134 and Passmark G3D score of 16277 indicate that the GPU's compute capabilities are modest compared to the CPU's towering numbers. In Fivem, this translates to a system where the CPU is always ready for more work, but the GPU cannot keep pace at higher resolutions or settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its best results. Low settings produce 156.5 FPS, Medium yields 124.8 FPS, High achieves 98.1 FPS, and Ultra drops to 76.4 FPS. These numbers show a smooth scaling curve, with each preset tier costing roughly 20-25% performance. The 1080p results are all playable, with even Ultra exceeding the 60 FPS threshold by a comfortable margin.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance declines noticeably. Low settings produce 104 FPS, Medium drops to 79.2 FPS, High reaches 66.2 FPS, and Ultra falls to 50.8 FPS. The 1440p results reveal that Ultra is no longer viable for smooth gameplay, as 50.8 FPS sits below the 60 FPS target. The drop from 1080p Low to 1440p Low is 33.5%, while the drop from 1080p Ultra to 1440p Ultra is 33.5% as well, showing consistent scaling across settings.

At 3840x2160, the performance craters. Low settings produce 58.4 FPS, Medium drops to 46.3 FPS, High reaches 33.8 FPS, and Ultra falls to 30.6 FPS. None of these results meet the 60 FPS threshold, and even the Low preset at 58.4 FPS is marginal, with no headroom for frame time spikes. The 4K Ultra result of 30.6 FPS is barely playable, and the gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 47.6%, indicating that the GPU's memory subsystem is saturated regardless of settings.

The data shows a clear pattern: 1080p is fully playable at all settings, 1440p is playable up to High, and 4K is only marginally playable at Low. The 1440p Medium result of 79.2 FPS is the sweet spot for balanced performance, while 1080p Ultra at 76.4 FPS offers the best visual quality without sacrificing frame rate.

How This Combo Ranks

This pairing ranks 1349 out of 1792 tested combos, placing it in the 75th percentile of performance—meaning 75% of tested configurations outperform it. This low ranking is surprising given the CPU's 93rd percentile standing, but it confirms that the RX 5700 XT drags the overall result down significantly. The combo's rank is a direct consequence of the GPU's mid-tier status, as the 68th percentile GPU cannot leverage the CPU's full potential.

The rank disparity between the CPU and GPU components explains the system's overall position. A top-7% CPU paired with a mid-30% GPU produces a result that lands in the bottom quarter of all combos, indicating that Fivem's performance is heavily weighted toward GPU capability. The data suggests that users would see a dramatic rank improvement by swapping the GPU for a higher-tier option, while keeping the CPU would provide minimal gains in this specific title.

The 1792 total combos in the database mean this pairing sits in the lower half of tested configurations, with 443 combos performing worse. The 1349 rank is not catastrophic, but it does place this system in the "entry-level" tier for Fivem, which aligns with the measured FPS results showing 4K is not viable and 1440p Ultra is borderline.

FAQ

Q: Is this combo capable of running Fivem at 1440p with High settings?

A: Yes, the measured data shows 66.2 FPS at 2560x1440 High settings, which is above the 60 FPS threshold and provides a smooth experience.

Q: What is the best resolution for this pairing?

A: The data shows 1920x1080 is the only resolution where all presets exceed 60 FPS, with Ultra achieving 76.4 FPS and Low reaching 156.5 FPS.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Fivem?

A: The data shows 4K results range from 30.6 FPS at Ultra to 58.4 FPS at Low, meaning only the Low preset comes close to 60 FPS, and even that is marginal.

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

A: The Intel Core i7-13700K scores 47282 on average, with the i7-13700KF 0.1% ahead, the AMD EPYC 4364P 0.3% behind, the i9-12900F 0.4% behind, and the Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 0.5% ahead.

Q: What is the GPU's performance tier relative to other cards?

A: The RX 5700 XT scores 24731 on average, placing it in the 68th percentile, with the nearest rival RTX A5000 Mobile at 0.1% ahead and the Arc A350M at 0.3% behind.

Q: Why does the combo rank so low despite a strong CPU?

A: The combo ranks 1349 out of 1792, and the data shows the GPU is the bottleneck, as evidenced by the steep FPS drops at higher resolutions where the CPU has ample headroom.

Settings Recommendations

For 1080p gaming, the Ultra preset at 76.4 FPS is the best choice, as it provides the highest visual quality while maintaining a frame rate well above the 60 FPS target. If competitive play is the priority, Low settings at 156.5 FPS offer the highest frame rate for maximum responsiveness, though the visual trade-off is significant.

At 1440p, High settings at 66.2 FPS deliver the best balance of visual fidelity and smoothness. Medium at 79.2 FPS is the safer choice for users who want more headroom, while Ultra at 50.8 FPS should be avoided due to sub-60 FPS performance. Low at 104 FPS is ideal for esports-style play where frame rate trumps graphics.

For 4K, the data shows no preset provides a comfortable 60 FPS experience. Low settings at 58.4 FPS is the only viable option, and even then, users should expect occasional dips below 60 FPS. Medium at 46.3 FPS and higher presets are not recommended for smooth gameplay, as the frame rates drop into the 30-46 FPS range, which is noticeable in fast-paced multiplayer scenarios.

The best overall experience per the measured rows is 1080p Ultra at 76.4 FPS, which delivers the full visual feature set without sacrificing playability. For users with 1440p displays, High settings at 66.2 FPS is the recommended compromise, as it retains most graphical features while keeping the frame rate above 60 FPS.