Fivem

# Fivem Performance Analysis: Intel Core i7-13700K + AMD Radeon RX 9070

This combination of the Intel Core i7-13700K and AMD Radeon RX 9070 delivers a compelling Fivem experience, landing at rank 580 out of 1792 tested combos. The pairing shows strong potential across resolutions, with the CPU's 16 cores and 24 threads providing ample headroom while the GPU's 16 GB of GDDR6 memory handles the game's demanding asset streaming. The measured data reveals a system that excels at 1080p and 1440p, with 4K remaining playable but requiring settings adjustments.

FAQ

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

A: The data indicates 1440p High delivers the best balance, hitting 103.7 FPS average, while 1080p High reaches 152.4 FPS and 4K High drops to 53.9 FPS. The sweet spot for competitive play is 1080p Low at 248.1 FPS, but for visual fidelity with smooth gameplay, 1440p High is the strongest measured option.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-threaded performance compare to its rivals?

A: The Intel Core i7-13700K scores 47282 average benchmark points, sitting 0.1% behind the Intel Core i7-13700KF (47334) and 0.3% ahead of the AMD EPYC 4364P (47131). Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 39000 and Geekbench multicore of 17731 show strong scaling from its 16 cores and 24 threads.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration and how does it affect Fivem?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 9070 features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus with 644.6 GB/s bandwidth. This large frame buffer is particularly relevant for Fivem's multiplayer environments, where many player models and custom assets can consume significant memory at higher resolutions.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 Ultra, the system achieves 45.6 FPS average, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. Dropping to 4K High improves this to 53.9 FPS, while 4K Medium reaches 71 FPS and 4K Low hits 91.7 FPS.

Q: What is the CPU's single-threaded performance relative to its overall standing?

A: The Core i7-13700K scores 1136 in 3DMark single-thread and 5505 in Cinebench R23 single-core, placing it in the 93rd percentile among all CPUs. Its passmark single-thread score of 4333 indicates strong per-core performance, which benefits Fivem's often CPU-bound multiplayer logic.

Q: Does the GPU's benchmark standing align with its in-game performance?

A: The RX 9070 sits in the 79th percentile among all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 34780, yet in Fivem it delivers 152.4 FPS at 1080p High. This suggests the game is not purely GPU-bound at lower resolutions, allowing the CPU to push frame rates higher than the GPU's raw benchmark percentile might suggest.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9070's 16 GB of GDDR6 memory is a defining feature for Fivem. Multiplayer servers in this game often stream large amounts of custom content, from vehicle models to map modifications, and the 256-bit memory bus with 644.6 GB/s bandwidth ensures this data moves quickly. The GPU's 3584 shading units and 128 ROPs provide substantial rasterization power, with a boost clock of 2520 MHz and game clock of 2070 MHz.

The measured FPS data shows the GPU's influence scaling predictably with resolution. At 1080p, the RX 9070 delivers 248.1 FPS on Low settings, indicating the GPU is not the bottleneck—the frame rate is so high that CPU limits likely intervene. As resolution increases, the GPU's workload grows, and the gap between settings presets widens. At 4K, the difference between Low (91.7 FPS) and Ultra (45.6 FPS) is 46.1 FPS, showing how the GPU becomes the primary constraint at higher pixel counts.

The GPU's 36.13 TFLOPS FP32 compute and 322.6 GPixel/s pixel rate are substantial, yet Fivem's performance at 4K Ultra suggests the game's draw calls and shader complexity still stress the GPU. The 56 RT cores are present but Fivem does not heavily utilize ray tracing, so their impact on these results is minimal. The 16 GB memory capacity, however, proves valuable for avoiding texture thrashing in populated servers.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 580 out of 1792 tested combinations places it in the top 32.4% of all pairings tested for Fivem. This position is notable given that the CPU ranks in the 93rd percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU sits in the 79th percentile. The disparity suggests Fivem's performance is constrained by factors beyond raw component strength, likely involving the game's engine and server-side performance.

Given the CPU's average benchmark score of 47282, which is 0.1% below the i7-13700KF and 0.4% above the i9-12900F, the processor is clearly a top-tier part. The RX 9070's average score of 34780 places it 0.2% behind the NVIDIA A2 and 0.3% ahead of the Quadro GV100, showing it competes in a specific performance band. The fact that this combo ranks 580th suggests that many other pairings with similar or lower raw scores achieve better Fivem results, possibly due to memory configurations, driver optimizations, or other system factors.

The rank also implies that while this combo is strong, there is meaningful room for improvement. Combos ranked higher likely leverage CPUs with even stronger single-thread performance or GPUs with better driver support for Fivem's specific rendering paths. The data shows this pairing is competitive but not optimal for Fivem, which is a reasonable trade-off given the CPU's excellent all-around performance in other applications.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers exceptional frame rates across all settings. Low settings produce 248.1 FPS, Medium reaches 195.7 FPS, High hits 152.4 FPS, and Ultra still manages 119.3 FPS. These numbers indicate the system is CPU-bound at this resolution, as even Ultra settings exceed 100 FPS, and the gap between Low and Ultra (128.8 FPS) shows the GPU has significant headroom.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but shows the GPU beginning to assert its influence. Low settings yield 158.3 FPS, Medium drops to 127.8 FPS, High achieves 103.7 FPS, and Ultra falls to 77 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra here is 81.3 FPS, a tighter spread than at 1080p, indicating the GPU is becoming more relevant.

At 3840x2160, the GPU clearly dominates the performance picture. Low settings deliver 91.7 FPS, Medium reaches 71 FPS, High drops to 53.9 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 45.6 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 46.1 FPS, the smallest absolute spread of any resolution, confirming that the GPU is the limiting factor at this pixel count.

Settings Recommendations

For players prioritizing competitive performance, 1080p Low at 248.1 FPS is the clear choice, offering the highest refresh rate headroom for fast-paced multiplayer action. The jump to 1080p Medium (195.7 FPS) still provides excellent smoothness while improving visual quality, and 1080p High (152.4 FPS) remains above 144 Hz displays' refresh rates.

At 1440p, the data suggests High settings (103.7 FPS) provide the best balance of visual fidelity and smoothness, comfortably above 60 FPS and approaching 100 FPS. For those with 144 Hz 1440p monitors, Medium (127.8 FPS) is the safer choice to maintain higher frame rates consistently. Ultra at 1440p (77 FPS) is playable but may introduce noticeable frame pacing issues in busy multiplayer scenarios.

For 4K displays, the measured data indicates Medium settings (71 FPS) is the recommended balance, as High (53.9 FPS) falls below 60 FPS and Ultra (45.6 FPS) risks stutter in dense areas. Players with VRR displays could push to High, but Medium provides a more consistent experience. The 16 GB VRAM ensures that even at 4K Medium, textures should load without issues.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-13700K's 16 cores (8 performance and 8 efficiency) and 24 threads provide substantial multi-threaded capability, with a boost clock of 5.40 GHz and base clock of 3.40 GHz. In Fivem, which often has significant CPU overhead from server synchronization and player position calculations, this headroom is valuable. The 30 MB of shared L3 cache and 2 MB per-core L2 cache help maintain high hit rates for the game's frequently accessed data.

The CPU's benchmark results indicate its strength: Cinebench R23 multicore of 39000 and Geekbench multicore of 17731 show excellent scaling, while the single-core scores of 5505 (Cinebench R23) and 2850 (Geekbench) demonstrate strong per-thread performance. The passmark multithread score of 45887 and single-thread of 4333 reinforce this profile.

In Fivem, the CPU's role becomes apparent in the 1080p results, where frame rates exceed 200 FPS on Low settings. This indicates the CPU can feed the GPU faster than the GPU can render at that resolution. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 10717 and max-thread score of 12412 show that the CPU maintains strong performance under heavy multi-threaded loads, which matters in large multiplayer servers where many entities are active simultaneously.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals the system's bottleneck characteristics. At High settings, the progression is 152.4 FPS (1080p) → 103.7 FPS (1440p) → 53.9 FPS (4K). This represents a 32% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 48% further drop from 1440p to 4K, totaling a 64.6% reduction from 1080p to 4K.

For Low settings, the scaling is 248.1 → 158.3 → 91.7 FPS, showing drops of 36.2% and 42.1% respectively. The fact that Low settings scale similarly to High suggests that even at Low, the GPU is still rendering enough pixels that the resolution increase dominates performance. The 4K Low result of 91.7 FPS is still high, indicating the GPU has reserve capacity when settings are reduced.

The scaling pattern indicates that at 1080p, the CPU is the primary limiter, as evidenced by the high frame rates across all settings. At 1440p, the system is more balanced, with both CPU and GPU contributing to performance. At 4K, the GPU is clearly the bottleneck, as the frame rates align more closely with the GPU's raw rendering capabilities. This is typical for a high-end CPU paired with a mid-to-high-end GPU, and the data confirms that Fivem benefits from the CPU's strong single-thread performance at lower resolutions while respecting the GPU's limits at 4K.