Fivem

The Intel Core i7-14700K paired with the Intel Arc B580 delivers a highly variable experience in Fivem, heavily dependent on resolution and quality settings. The data shows a system capable of smooth high-refresh-rate gameplay at 1080p, but one that struggles to maintain playable frame rates at 4K Ultra. This analysis breaks down the measured performance, contextualizes it against rival components, and provides clear settings guidance based solely on the provided benchmark data.

FAQ

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

A: The data indicates 1920x1080 is the only resolution where the combo consistently achieves high frame rates, with an average of 153.4 FPS at Low settings and 96.5 FPS at High settings.

Q: How does the CPU's benchmark score compare to its closest rival?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700K has an average benchmark score of 70074, which is essentially identical to the Intel Core i7-14700KF (70104, deltaPct 0) and slightly ahead of the AMD EPYC 9115 (69887, deltaPct 0.3).

Q: Is the GPU's performance closer to a dedicated card or an integrated one?

A: The Intel Arc B580 has an average benchmark score of 23021, placing it just 0.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon 760M (22999) and 0.3% ahead of the NVIDIA P106-100 (22950). It is 0.7% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (23181).

Q: What is the performance gap between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the average FPS drops from 98.1 on Low to 48.3 on Ultra, representing a significant 49.8 FPS reduction for the highest visual quality.

Q: Does the GPU have enough VRAM for this game?

A: The Intel Arc B580 features 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, which is more than sufficient for Fivem's demands as the benchmark data does not indicate any memory-related bottlenecks.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 1407 out of 1792 total tested combinations in Fivem, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of which settings presets offer the best playable experience at each resolution. At 1920x1080, the High preset delivers 96.5 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay and only 26.2 FPS less than the Low preset's 153.4 FPS. The Medium preset at 122.7 FPS is also strong, but High offers a better balance of visual fidelity and performance for most users. The Ultra preset at 75 FPS remains playable, though the substantial drop from High suggests diminishing returns.

At 2560x1440, the High preset yields 64.6 FPS, which is still smooth for most gameplay scenarios. The Medium preset at 79.1 FPS is the best choice for higher frame rates, but High provides a 15.5 FPS improvement over Ultra's 48.3 FPS. The Low preset at 98.1 FPS is the only option for high-refresh-rate monitors, but it sacrifices significant visual quality. Users prioritizing frame rate should select Medium, while those wanting better visuals can use High.

At 3840x2160, the situation is more constrained. The Low preset achieves 52.4 FPS, which is the only setting that approaches playability. The High preset at 33.4 FPS and Medium at 43.1 FPS are below the 60 FPS target, and Ultra at 25 FPS is not recommended. For 4K, the Low preset is the only viable option, and even then, users should expect frame rates below the ideal threshold.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B580's specifications directly influence the measured FPS outcomes. The GPU features 2560 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 80 ROPs, with a boost clock of 2670 MHz. This configuration yields a pixel rate of 213.6 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 427.2 GTexel/s. The 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus provides 456.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is ample for Fivem's asset streaming.

The GPU's 13.67 TFLOPS of FP32 compute power is a moderate figure that explains the performance scaling across resolutions. At 1080p, the GPU can keep up with the CPU's demands, delivering 96.5 FPS at High settings. However, as resolution increases to 1440p and 4K, the pixel and texture rates become limiting factors. The 4K High result of 33.4 FPS indicates the GPU is heavily strained, with the 4K Ultra result of 25 FPS showing the absolute ceiling of its capabilities.

The GPU's benchmark scores corroborate these findings. Its passmark G3D score of 15748 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3068 place it in the 66th percentile of all GPUs. The Vulkan score of 109672 and OpenCL score of 92821 in Geekbench suggest the GPU handles compute workloads well, but the gaming-specific metrics show it is a mid-range performer. The Arc B580's nearest rival, the RTX 4060, has a deltaPct of -0.7, indicating the Arc is slightly slower overall.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the data shows a clear progression across settings. The Low preset achieves 153.4 FPS, which is the highest average in the entire dataset. Medium produces 122.7 FPS, a 30.7 FPS reduction. High delivers 96.5 FPS, and Ultra falls to 75 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra represents a 51% reduction in frame rate, indicating that the Ultra preset imposes significant rendering costs.

At 2560x1440, the same pattern emerges but with lower absolute values. Low achieves 98.1 FPS, Medium drops to 79.1 FPS, High reaches 64.6 FPS, and Ultra falls to 48.3 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 49.8 FPS, which is a 50.8% reduction. This scaling is consistent with the 1080p results, suggesting the GPU's workload scales predictably with settings.

At 3840x2160, the performance collapses. Low delivers 52.4 FPS, Medium drops to 43.1 FPS, High falls to 33.4 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 25 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 27.4 FPS, representing a 52.3% reduction. Notably, the 4K Low result of 52.4 FPS is lower than the 1440p Ultra result of 48.3 FPS, showing that resolution has a greater impact than settings in this range.

The data reveals that the transition from 1080p to 1440p at High settings reduces frame rate from 96.5 to 64.6 FPS, a 31.9 FPS drop. Moving from 1440p to 4K at High settings further reduces performance to 33.4 FPS, a 31.2 FPS drop. This consistent ~32 FPS penalty per resolution step indicates the GPU's rendering capabilities are the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The comboRankInGame places this configuration at 1407 out of 1792 tested combinations. This ranking in the 21st percentile of all tested combos suggests that while the individual components are capable, their combination in Fivem is not optimal. The CPU's percentileVsAllCpus of 96 indicates it is in the top 4% of processors, but the GPU's percentileVsAllGpus of 66 shows it is only in the top 34% of graphics cards.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 70074 is within 0.5% of the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X (70420) and 1.4% of the Intel Xeon Platinum 8270 (71056). This places the i7-14700K in a strong position for CPU-bound scenarios. However, the GPU's average benchmark score of 23021 is only 0.1% higher than the AMD Radeon 760M, which is an integrated graphics solution. This comparison highlights that the Arc B580, despite being a discrete card, performs at a level similar to high-end integrated graphics in synthetic benchmarks.

The rank of 1407 suggests that many other CPU+GPU combinations outperform this pairing in Fivem. The data indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor, as the CPU's performance is strong enough to drive higher frame rates if the GPU could keep up. The measured FPS at 1080p Low (153.4 FPS) shows the potential, but the GPU's limitations become apparent at higher resolutions and settings.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-14700K has 20 cores and 28 threads, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. This configuration produces strong synthetic benchmark results, including a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 44534 and a single-core score of 6287. The Geekbench multicore score of 18896 and single-core score of 2932 further confirm its capabilities.

The CPU's cache hierarchy is substantial, with 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3. This large cache is beneficial for Fivem's multiplayer scenarios, which often involve complex world state management and many simultaneous entities. The CPU's 96th percentile ranking among all CPUs indicates it is a top-tier processor for this type of workload.

In the measured FPS data, the CPU's influence is most apparent at 1080p Low settings, where the 153.4 FPS result likely approaches the upper limit of what the GPU can render. The CPU's high single-thread performance (Cinebench R15 single-core score of 633 and Passmark single-thread score of 4472) ensures that the game's main thread is not a bottleneck. The CPU's nearest rival, the i7-14700KF, has a deltaPct of 0, indicating identical performance, while the AMD EPYC 9115 is 0.3% slower.

The CPU's memory support for both DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel configuration provides flexibility, though the data does not specify which memory type was used in the measured FPS. The CPU's 33 MB of shared L3 cache likely helps maintain stable frame times in Fivem's open-world environment. The data suggests that the CPU is not the limiting factor in this combo, as the GPU's performance drops more sharply with resolution increases than would be expected if the CPU were the bottleneck.