Fivem

# Fivem Performance Analysis: Intel Core i7-13700K + Intel Arc B370

The Intel Core i7-13700K paired with the Intel Arc B370 delivers playable frame rates at 1080p in Fivem, but the combination struggles significantly at higher resolutions, revealing a GPU-bound scenario that limits the substantial CPU headroom available in this pairing. With a combo rank of 2762 out of 3005 tested configurations, this system sits in the lower percentile of tested hardware combinations, indicating that while the processor is capable, the integrated graphics solution creates a fundamental bottleneck for this multiplayer title.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a steep performance cliff as resolution increases, which is characteristic of a system constrained by its graphics solution rather than its processor. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 80 FPS, but this drops to 53 FPS at 1440p and further to 29 FPS at 4K — representing a 63.75% reduction from 1080p to 4K at Low settings. This scaling pattern is remarkably consistent across all quality presets, with the High preset dropping from 50 FPS at 1080p to 33 FPS at 1440p and finally to 18 FPS at 4K, a 64% decrease.

The frame rate degradation from 1080p to 1440p is proportionally larger than the pixel count increase would suggest if the system were purely pixel-bound, indicating that the graphics processor is operating at its limits even at 1080p. When moving from 1080p Medium (63 FPS) to 1440p Medium (41 FPS), the system loses 22 FPS, and the 4K Medium result of 23 FPS represents a further 18 FPS drop. This consistent halving of performance at each resolution step — roughly 50% reduction from 1080p to 1440p and another 50% from 1440p to 4K — points to a GPU that cannot maintain its efficiency as pixel throughput demands increase.

The Ultra preset shows the most severe scaling penalties, with 39 FPS at 1080p falling to 26 FPS at 1440p and just 14 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result of 14 FPS is effectively unplayable, and even the 1440p Ultra figure of 26 FPS sits below acceptable thresholds for a multiplayer title where responsiveness matters. Interestingly, the gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 41 FPS (80 versus 39), which narrows to 27 FPS at 1440p (53 versus 26) and 15 FPS at 4K (29 versus 14). This narrowing gap at higher resolutions confirms that the graphics processor becomes the sole limiting factor, with quality settings having diminishing impact once the resolution itself overwhelms the GPU.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-13700K is a 16-core, 24-thread Raptor Lake-S processor with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, built on Intel's 10 nm process. Its benchmark results demonstrate substantial compute capability, including a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 30745 and a single-core score of 2116, with Geekbench results of 19429 multicore and 2529 single-core. The processor's 30 MB of shared L3 cache and 2 MB per-core L2 cache provide ample data locality for game workloads, and its 125 W TDP indicates a desktop-class component designed for sustained performance.

In Fivem, a multiplayer title that typically involves complex scripting and many connected players, CPU performance is often critical for maintaining consistent frame times. However, the measured data shows that this processor's capabilities are severely underutilized because the integrated Arc B370 graphics solution cannot feed frames fast enough to stress the CPU. The 3DMark synthetic results for the i7-13700K — 10717 in the 16-thread test and 12412 at max threads — suggest this processor can handle far more demanding gaming workloads than what the Arc B370 allows it to experience in practice.

The processor's nearest rivals in overall benchmark averages include the AMD Ryzen 9 5900 (deltaPct -0.2) and AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 (deltaPct -0.3), placing the i7-13700K essentially at parity with these competitors in raw compute. Yet in Fivem, this processor's advantage is moot because the frame rate ceiling is determined by the GPU. The CPU's 89th percentile ranking among all processors contrasts sharply with the combo's 2762nd rank out of 3005 combinations, illustrating that the processor is not the constraining factor in this pairing. At 1080p Low, the 80 FPS result likely approaches the practical limit of what this integrated graphics solution can output, leaving the i7-13700K with considerable unused headroom even in less demanding scenes.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is an integrated graphics processor based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, built on a 3 nm process with a Panther Lake chip design. It features 1280 shading units, 40 texture mapping units, and 20 raster operation units, with 10 ray tracing cores. The GPU operates at a base clock of 300 MHz and boosts to 2400 MHz, delivering 6.144 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and a pixel rate of 48.00 GPixel/s with a texture rate of 96.00 GTexel/s. Its TDP is just 25 W, and it uses system-shared memory with system-dependent bandwidth, meaning performance can vary based on the host system's memory configuration.

The Arc B370's benchmark credentials are minimal — a single 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1184 places it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (deltaPct -0.2) and ATI Radeon HD 5770 (deltaPct -0.5), which are legacy discrete parts from over a decade ago. This context is crucial for interpreting Fivem performance: the Arc B370 is fundamentally a low-power integrated solution that competes with very old discrete graphics cards, not modern gaming GPUs. The 25 W power envelope and system-shared memory architecture inherently limit its ability to handle demanding titles at high resolutions.

In Fivem, the GPU's role is clearly dominant in determining frame rates. At 1080p Medium, the system produces 63 FPS with minimum and maximum readings of 54 and 72 FPS respectively, showing a 18 FPS spread that indicates some frame time variability. The 4K Medium result of 23 FPS (min 20, max 26) shows a narrower 6 FPS spread, suggesting that at very high resolutions, the GPU is consistently saturated and frame times stabilize at a low level. The graphics processor's memory bandwidth being system-dependent means that at higher resolutions, where memory bandwidth demands increase, the shared memory architecture likely becomes an additional bottleneck beyond raw shader throughput.

Settings Recommendations

For the Intel Core i7-13700K + Intel Arc B370 combination in Fivem, the data clearly indicates that resolution and settings must be carefully managed to achieve acceptable playability. At 1080p, which is the only resolution where this combo approaches playable frame rates, the Low preset delivers 80 FPS — the highest measured result across all configurations. The Medium preset at 1080p achieves 63 FPS (min 54, max 72), which remains playable while offering improved visual quality, while High drops to 50 FPS and Ultra falls to 39 FPS.

Given that Fivem is a multiplayer title where frame rate consistency matters for competitive play, the 1080p Medium setting represents the best balance in the measured data. The 63 FPS average with a 54 FPS minimum stays above typical playability thresholds, and the 72 FPS maximum indicates the system can push higher in less demanding scenes. The 1080p Low setting at 80 FPS offers the smoothest experience but sacrifices visual fidelity; for players prioritizing frame rate above all else, this is the measured optimum. The 1080p High setting at 50 FPS is borderline, and Ultra at 39 FPS falls below what most players would consider acceptable for a multiplayer title.

At 1440p, the data shows that even Low settings (53 FPS) struggle to maintain smooth gameplay, and Ultra plummets to 26 FPS. The 4K results are uniformly poor across all settings, with the best case being Low at 29 FPS. Based on the measured rows, 1080p is the only viable resolution for this combo, and within that, Medium is the recommended preset for most players — it retains a 63 FPS average while the 54 FPS minimum keeps frame dips manageable. Players who experience more demanding multiplayer scenarios with many concurrent players may prefer the 80 FPS headroom of Low settings to ensure frame rate stability.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-13700K + Intel Arc B370 combination ranks 2762 out of 3005 tested combos in Fivem, placing it in the bottom 8% of all configurations in the database. This ranking is dramatically lower than what the processor's individual capabilities would suggest — the i7-13700K alone sits in the 89th percentile of all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 46881, while the Arc B370's 1184 3DMark score places it in just the 5th percentile of all GPUs. The combination of a top-tier processor with a bottom-tier graphics solution creates a severely imbalanced system for gaming.

The combo's ranking reflects the GPU's dominance in this game's performance equation. Fivem's multiplayer nature and scripting workload can benefit from strong CPU performance, but the Arc B370's integrated nature prevents the i7-13700K from demonstrating its capabilities. The 2762nd rank out of 3005 combos means that 92% of tested configurations outperform this pairing in Fivem, which is expected given that most gaming systems include at least a modest discrete GPU. The data suggests that this combination would be suitable for non-gaming workloads or very light gaming, but for Fivem specifically, it falls far behind the field.

The gap between the CPU's 89th percentile ranking and the combo's 8th percentile ranking in-game illustrates the importance of balanced system configuration. While the i7-13700K's nearest rivals — the AMD Ryzen 9 5900 and AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 — show nearly identical average scores (within 0.3%), the in-game performance of this combo is constrained entirely by the GPU's limited throughput. For context, the 80 FPS best-case result at 1080p Low would be considered mediocre for even a mid-range discrete GPU from the past decade, underscoring how this integrated solution holds back an otherwise powerful processor.

FAQ

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

A: Based on the measured data, 1920x1080 is the only resolution where this combo achieves playable frame rates. At 1080p, results range from 39 FPS (Ultra) to 80 FPS (Low), while 1440p peaks at 53 FPS (Low) and 4K peaks at 29 FPS (Low).

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 4K?

A: At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 80 at 1080p to 29 at 4K, a 63.75% reduction. At High settings, the drop is from 50 to 18 FPS, a 64% decrease. The consistent proportional loss indicates a GPU-bound scenario.

Q: Is the Intel Core i7-13700K bottlenecking the system in Fivem?

A: No. The i7-13700K scores 30745 in Cinebench R23 multicore and ranks in the 89th percentile of all CPUs, while the Arc B370 ranks in the 5th percentile of GPUs with a 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1184. The GPU is the clear limiting factor.

Q: What frame rates can I expect at 1080p Medium settings?

A: The measured data shows an average of 63 FPS at 1080p Medium, with a minimum of 54 FPS and a maximum of 72 FPS. This is the best balance of visual quality and playability among the tested presets.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested configurations?

A: This combo ranks 2762 out of 3005 tested combinations in Fivem, placing it in the bottom 8% of all configurations in the database.

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

A: No. At 4K, the best measured result is 29 FPS at Low settings, with Ultra producing just 14 FPS. Even the minimum FPS readings at 4K Medium (20 FPS) fall below playable thresholds for a multiplayer title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 29 FPS average
• Medium: 23 FPS average (minimum 20 FPS, maximum 26 FPS)
• High: 18 FPS average
• Ultra: 14 FPS average

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 53 FPS average
• Medium: 41 FPS average (minimum 35 FPS, maximum 48 FPS)
• High: 33 FPS average
• Ultra: 26 FPS average

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 80 FPS average
• Medium: 63 FPS average (minimum 54 FPS, maximum 72 FPS)
• High: 50 FPS average
• Ultra: 39 FPS average

The complete data set shows a clear hierarchy: 1080p provides the only acceptable gaming experience, with Low and Medium presets offering the best frame rates. The 1440p results are marginal at Low settings and degrade quickly at higher presets, while 4K is uniformly unplayable regardless of quality settings. The minimum and maximum FPS readings available for Medium presets indicate that frame time consistency follows the average FPS trends, with tighter ranges at lower resolutions where the system has more headroom.