Fivem

Fivem is a multiplayer modification platform that stresses both CPU and GPU heavily, and the data for the Intel Core i7-13700K paired with the Intel Arc B580 shows a configuration that is capable of high refresh rates at 1080p but begins to buckle under the weight of 4K Ultra settings. The measured results across twelve resolution and preset combinations reveal a system where the graphics card is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, while the processor's strong multi-threading capabilities keep frame rates playable at lower settings.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data indicates that the optimal balance between visual fidelity and performance for this specific hardware combination is found at Medium settings for most resolutions. At 1920x1080, Medium delivers an average of 122.7 FPS, which is a substantial improvement over the 74.1 FPS seen at Ultra, while still providing a significant visual upgrade over Low’s 155.2 FPS. The jump from Low to Medium costs roughly 32.5 FPS but yields a much more detailed scene, making it the sweet spot for competitive play where high frame rates matter.

At 2560x1440, Medium settings again prove to be the most balanced choice, producing an average of 78.9 FPS. This is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, whereas High settings drop to 64.3 FPS and Ultra falls to 51.2 FPS, which may introduce noticeable stutter on standard 60Hz monitors. For users with high-refresh 1440p displays, the data suggests that Low settings at 98.8 FPS would be the only way to approach 100 FPS, but the visual compromise is severe.

The 3840x2160 resolution presents a clear challenge. Medium settings yield 47 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for fast-paced multiplayer, while High drops to 35.1 FPS and Ultra becomes nearly unplayable at 25.8 FPS. For 4K users, the recommendation is to stick with Medium settings as the highest playable preset, or accept Low settings at 56 FPS for a smoother experience. The data strongly suggests that this game, when run on this hardware, is best experienced at 1080p or 1440p with Medium presets, as the performance scaling from Medium to High and Ultra is disproportionately poor relative to the visual gains.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B580, based on the Xe2-HPG architecture, is equipped with 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 456.0 GB/s. The GPU’s base and boost clocks are both listed at 2670 MHz, with memory running at an effective 19 Gbps. These specifications position the card in the 66th percentile of all GPUs, and its average benchmark score of 23021 places it in close competition with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, which scores 23181, a delta of -0.7%. This rivalry is reflected in the gaming data, where the Arc B580 shows strong performance at lower resolutions but struggles to maintain high frame rates at 4K.

The measured FPS data illustrates the GPU’s limitations clearly. At 1080p, the card is capable of 155.2 FPS on Low settings, but this drops to 74.1 FPS on Ultra, a reduction of over 50%. This scaling pattern suggests that the GPU is being pushed heavily by the game’s higher preset options, which likely increase draw distances and shadow quality. At 4K, the card’s 12 GB VRAM and 456.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient to maintain high frame rates, with Ultra settings producing just 25.8 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 30.2 FPS, indicating that the card’s compute resources are the limiting factor rather than memory capacity alone.

The GPU’s FP32 performance of 13.67 TFLOPS and pixel rate of 213.6 GPixel/s are modest compared to the demands of Fivem’s dense multiplayer environments, which often feature numerous AI-driven entities and complex geometry. The data shows that the Arc B580 is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it can deliver playable frame rates across all presets, but it is not a 4K-capable card for this title. The nearest rival data confirms this positioning, as the RTX 4060’s slightly higher average score aligns with the observed performance, suggesting that users should expect similar scaling characteristics.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-13700K is a 16-core, 24-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. It features a large 30 MB shared L3 cache and supports dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The processor’s benchmark results are impressive, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 39000 and a single-core score of 5505, placing it in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs. Its average benchmark score of 47282 is nearly identical to the Intel Core i7-13700KF, which scores 47334, a negligible -0.1% delta.

In Fivem, the CPU’s multi-threading capabilities are crucial, as the game’s multiplayer nature often requires handling many simultaneous player positions and interactions. The processor’s 3DMark Max Threads score of 12412 and Passmark Multithread score of 45887 indicate strong parallel processing ability, which helps maintain frame rates in crowded server environments. However, the measured FPS data shows that the CPU is not the primary bottleneck in most scenarios, as the frame rates scale significantly with resolution changes, indicating GPU limitations.

For instance, at 1080p High settings, the system achieves 97.8 FPS, but at 1440p High, it drops to 64.3 FPS. If the CPU were the limiting factor, the frame rates would remain relatively constant across resolutions. The fact that they drop by 33.5 FPS suggests that the Arc B580 is the limiting component. The CPU’s high single-thread performance, evidenced by its Geekbench Single-Core score of 2850 and Cinebench R23 Single-Core score of 5505, ensures that it can feed the GPU adequately at lower resolutions, but the GPU’s capacity is exhausted beyond 1080p. The processor’s 24 threads also help maintain consistent frame pacing, as evidenced by the relatively smooth performance at Medium settings across all resolutions.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to play Fivem with this hardware?

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 provides the best balance of performance and quality, with Medium settings delivering 122.7 FPS and even Ultra achieving 74.1 FPS. At 2560x1440, Medium settings still offer a playable 78.9 FPS, but 3840x2160 is only viable on Low settings at 56 FPS.

Q: How does the Arc B580 compare to the RTX 4060 in this game?

A: The Arc B580’s average benchmark score of 23021 is 0.7% lower than the RTX 4060’s 23181. In Fivem, this translates to near-identical performance, as both cards are likely to hit similar frame rates at the same settings and resolution.

Q: Is the Core i7-13700K a bottleneck for the Arc B580?

A: No. The CPU’s high single-thread and multi-thread scores, including a Geekbench Single-Core score of 2850 and Cinebench R23 Multi-Core score of 39000, indicate that it can keep up with the GPU. The FPS drops from 1080p to 4K confirm that the GPU is the limiting factor.

Q: Why does Ultra settings cause such a large performance drop?

A: At 1080p, Ultra settings produce 74.1 FPS compared to 122.7 FPS on Medium, a drop of 48.6 FPS. This suggests that Ultra presets significantly increase GPU workload, likely through higher shadow quality and draw distances, which the Arc B580’s 13.67 TFLOPS of FP32 performance cannot handle efficiently.

Q: Can this system run Fivem at 4K 60 FPS?

A: No. The highest 4K result is 56 FPS on Low settings, and Medium drops to 47 FPS. To achieve 60 FPS at 4K, the GPU would need to be significantly more powerful, as the current data shows a 9 FPS deficit even on the lowest preset.

Q: What does the combo rank of 1376 out of 1792 indicate?

A: This rank suggests that this CPU and GPU combination performs in the lower 23% of all tested combos for Fivem. However, this is likely due to the GPU’s mid-range positioning, as the CPU is in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases, which is typical for a system where the GPU is the primary bottleneck. From 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 at Medium settings, the average FPS drops from 122.7 to 78.9, a decrease of 43.8 FPS or approximately 35.7%. This scaling is consistent with the GPU’s pixel rate of 213.6 GPixel/s, which must render significantly more pixels at 1440p. The drop from 1440p to 4K is even more severe, with Medium settings falling from 78.9 FPS to 47 FPS, a reduction of 31.9 FPS or 40.4%.

This scaling indicates that the Arc B580’s rendering capabilities are exhausted quickly as resolution increases. At 1080p, the GPU can maintain high frame rates, but at 4K, it struggles to reach even 60 FPS on the lowest settings. The CPU’s role in this scaling is minimal, as its high single-thread performance ensures that it can process game logic and draw calls efficiently regardless of resolution. The data shows that the FPS drop from 1080p Low to 4K Low is 99.2 FPS, a 64% reduction, which is almost entirely attributable to GPU workload.

The limiting component is clearly the GPU, as the CPU’s 16 cores and 24 threads provide ample headroom for the game’s multi-threaded workload. The Arc B580’s 12 GB of VRAM is sufficient for 4K textures, but its 13.67 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 213.6 GPixel/s pixel rate are not enough to maintain playable frame rates at that resolution. For users seeking higher resolutions, the data suggests that reducing settings from Ultra to Medium is more effective than reducing resolution, as the performance gain from 4K Ultra to 4K Medium is 21.2 FPS, while the gain from 4K Medium to 1440p Medium is 31.9 FPS. This indicates that the GPU’s compute resources are the limiting factor, rather than memory bandwidth or capacity, making the Arc B580 best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming in Fivem.