Fivem

# How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-13700K paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9060 ranks 1714th out of 3005 tested combinations in Fivem, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database. This percentile position reflects a pairing where the CPU is substantially stronger than the GPU in raw benchmark terms, yet the game's demands create a more balanced outcome than the component disparity might suggest. The combo sits at roughly the 43rd percentile of all tested systems, meaning a majority of configurations deliver higher frame rates, but this pairing remains viable for mainstream play at select settings.

The ranking is heavily influenced by the GPU's moderate standing relative to other graphics cards. The Radeon RX 9060 ranks in the 59th percentile against all GPUs, while the Core i7-13700K ranks in the 89th percentile against all CPUs. This 30-percentage-point gap between the two components indicates that the graphics card is the constraining factor in most scenarios. The CPU's average benchmark score of 46881 places it nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 9 5900, which scores 46971 with a delta of -0.2 percent, and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 at 47022 with a delta of -0.3 percent. The GPU's average score of 16014 sits close to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti at 16129, a delta of -0.7 percent, and the AMD Radeon RX 7700 at 15852, a delta of 1 percent. These close rivalries suggest the combo's rank is consistent with expectations for this hardware tier.

# GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9060 brings 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus with 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which proves to be a limiting factor in Fivem's higher settings at elevated resolutions. The GPU's memory configuration is modest by contemporary standards, and the benchmark data reflects this constraint. The card operates with a base clock of 1700 MHz, a game clock of 2400 MHz, and a boost clock of 2990 MHz, with memory clocked at 2250 MHz or 18 Gbps effective. These clock speeds allow the GPU to perform adequately at lower settings, but the 8 GB frame buffer becomes a bottleneck when texture quality and geometric complexity increase.

The GPU's benchmark scores show a mixed profile. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, it scores 3322, while Geekbench OpenCL yields 88183 and Vulkan yields 39476. Passmark results are less impressive, with DirectX 11 scoring 182, DirectX 12 scoring 44, and DirectX 9 scoring 280. The Passmark G3D score of 17631 and GPU compute score of 9919 are more representative of gaming performance. The GPU's average benchmark score of 16014 places it in the 59th percentile, with the nearest rival being the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti at 16129. The delta of -0.7 percent indicates the RX 9060 is effectively on par with that card, though the Radeon's architecture differences manifest in Fivem's specific workload patterns.

In Fivem, the GPU's role becomes increasingly dominant as resolution rises. At 1080p, the CPU can feed frames fast enough that the GPU's limits are less apparent. At 4K, however, the GPU's 8 GB memory and 288.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient to maintain smooth performance at high or ultra settings, as the measured data shows average FPS dropping to 40 at High and 31 at Ultra. The GPU's 1792 shading units, 112 texture mapping units, and 64 render output units provide a baseline level of compute throughput, but the memory subsystem is the clear constraint at higher resolutions. The 21.43 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is respectable on paper, yet the frame buffer size dictates where this card can deliver playable results.

# CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-13700K is a 16-core, 24-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process. It has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, with a 125 W TDP. The CPU's cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 30 MB of shared L3 cache. This configuration provides substantial multi-threaded capability, as evidenced by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 30745 and a single-core score of 2116. Geekbench results show a multi-core score of 19429 and a single-core score of 2529, while Passmark multi-thread scoring reaches 45887 and single-thread 4333.

The CPU's benchmark profile places it in the 89th percentile against all processors, with an average score of 46881. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 5900 with a score of 46971 and a delta of -0.2 percent, meaning the i7-13700K is essentially tied with that chip. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 scores 47022 with a delta of -0.3 percent, while the AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX scores 46654 with a delta of 0.5 percent. These tight margins indicate the i7-13700K performs within a narrow band of its peers, with no significant advantage or disadvantage in synthetic benchmarks.

In Fivem, the CPU's role is more pronounced at lower resolutions where the GPU is less stressed. The 16-core, 24-thread configuration ensures that the game's multi-threaded server and client processes have ample resources. The 30 MB of L3 cache aids in handling the large amounts of player and world data typical of multiplayer sessions. The CPU's high boost clock of 5.40 GHz benefits single-threaded performance, which remains important for the game's main simulation thread. However, the benchmark data indicates that even with this capable CPU, the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher settings and resolutions, as evidenced by the FPS scaling patterns across the measured rows.

# Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest results. Low settings produce an average of 175 FPS, Medium reaches 138 FPS with a minimum of 117 and maximum of 159, High drops to 111 FPS, and Ultra falls to 86 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 89 FPS, demonstrating that the GPU's performance scales significantly with graphical load at this resolution. The 175 FPS at Low indicates the combination is capable of very high refresh rates when visual fidelity is reduced, while the 86 FPS at Ultra remains playable but requires a 144 Hz monitor to fully utilize.

At 2560x1440, the averages decrease substantially. Low settings produce 115 FPS, Medium achieves 91 FPS with a minimum of 77 and maximum of 105, High reaches 73 FPS, and Ultra drops to 56 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 59 FPS, a smaller range than at 1080p, suggesting the GPU is approaching its throughput limits. The Medium preset's frame times, with a 77 FPS minimum, indicate occasional dips that could be noticeable on high-refresh displays, but overall the experience remains fluid.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's limitations become severe. Low settings yield 64 FPS, Medium produces 50 FPS with a minimum of 43 and maximum of 58, High drops to 40 FPS, and Ultra falls to 31 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is only 33 FPS, indicating that the GPU is the primary constraint regardless of settings. The 31 FPS at Ultra is below the threshold for smooth gameplay, and even the 40 FPS at High is marginal. The Medium preset's 43 FPS minimum suggests the 8 GB memory buffer is causing stutter in demanding scenes. These numbers clearly show that 4K is not a viable resolution for this combination beyond the Low preset.

# Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K reveals a pattern consistent with GPU-bound performance. At Low settings, the average FPS declines from 175 at 1080p to 115 at 1440p and 64 at 4K, representing a 63 percent reduction from 1080p to 4K. At Medium settings, the drop is from 138 to 91 and then 50, a 64 percent reduction. High settings show a decline from 111 to 73 and then 40, a 64 percent reduction. Ultra settings drop from 86 to 56 and then 31, a 64 percent reduction as well. The consistency of this 63-64 percent decline across all settings strongly indicates that the GPU is the limiting component, as a CPU-bound scenario would show a smaller relative drop at higher resolutions.

The 4K results are particularly telling. At Low settings, the 64 FPS average suggests the GPU can still maintain playable frame rates when the workload is reduced, but the jump to Medium causes a 22 percent drop to 50 FPS, and High causes another 20 percent drop to 40 FPS. The Ultra preset at 31 FPS is 52 percent slower than Low at the same resolution. This scaling indicates that the GPU's memory bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s is insufficient for the increased pixel fill requirements at 4K, regardless of the CPU's ability to feed frames. The i7-13700K's strong single-threaded performance is not the bottleneck here; the Radeon RX 9060 simply cannot keep up with the pixel throughput needed at 4K.

The 1440p results offer a middle ground where the GPU is still the primary constraint but less severely. The drop from 1080p to 1440p at Low settings is 34 percent, from 175 to 115 FPS. At Ultra, the drop is 35 percent, from 86 to 56 FPS. This consistent scaling across settings at 1440p reinforces that the GPU is the limiting factor, as the CPU would show diminishing frame rates if it were the bottleneck. The 1080p to 1440p transition is less punishing than the 1440p to 4K transition, indicating that the GPU can handle the moderate resolution increase but struggles with the four-fold pixel count of 4K.

# Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal experience depends on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, the High preset at 111 FPS provides an excellent balance of visual quality and performance, offering a smooth experience on standard 60 Hz and 120 Hz displays. The Ultra preset at 86 FPS is also viable for players who prioritize visual fidelity, though the 25 FPS drop from High to Ultra may not justify the incremental graphical improvements in a multiplayer game where frame rate consistency matters. The Medium preset at 138 FPS is the best choice for competitive play, as the 117 FPS minimum ensures consistent responsiveness.

At 2560x1440, the High preset at 73 FPS is the recommended choice for most players, as it remains above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay while delivering solid visual quality. The Medium preset at 91 FPS with a 77 FPS minimum is preferable for those who want higher frame rates, but the drop in visual fidelity may be noticeable. The Ultra preset at 56 FPS is borderline, falling below the 60 FPS target, and should only be used by players who prioritize graphics over smoothness. The Low preset at 115 FPS offers the best performance but sacrifices significant visual quality.

At 3840x2160, only the Low preset at 64 FPS provides a consistently playable experience, and even then, the frame rate is not ideal for high-refresh displays. The Medium preset at 50 FPS with a 43 FPS minimum can cause noticeable stutter in busy scenes, while the High preset at 40 FPS and Ultra at 31 FPS are not recommended for serious gameplay. Players with 4K displays should either accept the Low preset or consider reducing the resolution to 1440p, where the combo performs much more comfortably. The data suggests that this pairing is best utilized at 1080p or 1440p, with 1080p High being the sweet spot for the majority of users.