Fivem

Fivem, the multiplayer modification framework, presents a unique workload that stresses both CPU and GPU heavily. The measured data for the Intel Core i7-14700KF and AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT combination reveals a system that is capable of high refresh rates at lower resolutions but becomes GPU-limited as resolution increases. The benchmark results, measured across three resolutions and four quality presets, provide a clear picture of this pairing's strengths and limitations.

Resolution Scaling

The transition from 1080p to 1440p and then to 4K shows a classic performance curve, with the most significant frame rate drops occurring when moving to 4K. At 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves an average of 154.3 FPS, which drops to 103 FPS at 1440p and further to 58 FPS at 4K. This represents a 33% reduction from 1080p to 1440p and a 44% reduction from 1440p to 4K, indicating that the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions.

The scaling pattern is consistent across all settings presets. At High settings, the frame rate drops from 96.7 FPS at 1080p to 63.5 FPS at 1440p (a 34% decrease), then to 35.2 FPS at 4K (a 45% decrease from 1440p). This consistent percentage drop suggests that the RX 5700 XT's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are being saturated as pixel count increases, rather than any CPU limitation emerging.

The Ultra preset shows the most dramatic resolution scaling. Starting at 76.8 FPS at 1080p, it falls to 51.6 FPS at 1440p and then to 28.7 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is particularly telling — it falls below the 30 FPS threshold that many consider the minimum for playable performance. This indicates that the GPU is completely overwhelmed at this setting and resolution combination, with the 121.9 GPixel/s pixel rate proving insufficient for the demands of 4K Ultra in Fivem's multiplayer environments.

Interestingly, the gap between Low and Ultra settings narrows as resolution increases. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 77.5 FPS (154.3 vs 76.8), but at 4K this gap shrinks to 29.3 FPS (58 vs 28.7). This compression suggests that at 4K, the GPU is so heavily constrained that both the Low and Ultra presets are limited by the same underlying hardware bottleneck, reducing the impact of graphical settings on overall performance.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT, built on the RDNA 1.0 architecture with a 7 nm process, demonstrates its capabilities and limitations in this benchmark. The GPU's boost clock of 1905 MHz and game clock of 1755 MHz provide the computational foundation, but the 8 GB memory capacity appears to be a critical factor in Fivem's performance at higher resolutions. The 256-bit memory bus is paired with a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s, which is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming but struggles to keep up with the demands of 4K rendering.

The GPU's benchmark scores place it in the 68th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 24731. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA RTX A5000 Mobile (24763, -0.1% delta), Intel Arc A350M (24647, 0.3% delta), and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile (24592, 0.6% delta). These results indicate that the RX 5700 XT holds its own against modern mobile offerings, though its end-of-life production status suggests it is approaching the limits of its architectural capabilities.

In Fivem specifically, the GPU's DirectX 12 performance score of 64 in PassMark is notable, as Fivem's rendering pipeline relies on modern API features. The 2560 shading units and 160 TMUs provide solid geometry processing, but the 64 ROPs become a limiting factor at higher resolutions. The texture rate of 304.8 GTexel/s and FP32 performance of 9.754 TFLOPS are competitive for the GPU's class, yet the 4K Ultra result of 28.7 FPS shows that these specifications are insufficient for maximum settings in this multiplayer environment.

The GPU's 225 W TDP suggests it draws significant power under load, which aligns with its performance characteristics. The PCIe 4.0 x16 interface provides adequate bandwidth for data transfer, but the 8 GB memory capacity is the most likely cause of the steep performance declines at 4K. The Vulkan score of 73091 in Geekbench indicates strong low-level API performance, which is relevant for Fivem's engine.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-14700KF serves as a formidable partner to the RX 5700 XT, with 20 cores and 28 threads providing substantial processing capability. The CPU's boost clock of 5.60 GHz and base clock of 3.40 GHz deliver strong single-thread performance, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 6290. This is crucial for Fivem, which relies heavily on single-threaded performance for game logic and script processing in multiplayer servers.

The CPU's multi-threaded capabilities are equally impressive, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 44557 and a Geekbench multi-core score of 19287. These results place the i7-14700KF in the 96th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 70104. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-14700K (70074, 0% delta), AMD EPYC 9115 (69887, 0.3% delta), and AMD Ryzen 9 9950X (70420, -0.4% delta). The negative delta for the Ryzen 9 9950X indicates that the i7-14700KF actually outperforms it by 0.4% in average benchmark score.

The 33 MB of shared L3 cache and 2 MB per-core L2 cache provide ample data storage for frequently accessed game assets. The DDR4 and DDR5 memory support, combined with a dual-channel memory bus, gives the CPU flexibility in system configuration. The 125 W TDP, while substantial, is justified by the multi-core performance on offer.

In Fivem, the CPU's performance is likely to be a significant factor at lower resolutions where the GPU is not fully saturated. The 1080p Low result of 154.3 FPS demonstrates that the CPU can drive high frame rates when the GPU is not the bottleneck. However, the PassMark single-thread score of 4480 and multi-thread score of 52425 indicate that the CPU is more than capable of handling Fivem's server-side and client-side processing demands.

The CPU's 96th percentile ranking and its performance relative to the Ryzen 9 9950X suggest that it will not be the limiting factor in this system for Fivem. The data shows that the GPU becomes the primary constraint at 1440p and above, allowing the CPU to operate without becoming a performance ceiling.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings balance depends on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1080p, all settings presets deliver playable performance, with Low hitting 154.3 FPS, Medium at 125.6 FPS, High at 96.7 FPS, and Ultra at 76.8 FPS. For competitive play or high refresh rate displays, the High preset at 1080p provides an excellent balance of visual quality and performance, staying comfortably above 60 FPS while avoiding the visual compromises of Low settings.

At 1440p, the Medium preset at 83.7 FPS offers the best experience for most users. The High preset at 63.5 FPS remains playable and provides better visuals, but the 20 FPS difference between Medium and High may not justify the graphical improvements for all users. The Low preset at 103 FPS is available for those prioritizing frame rate, while the Ultra preset at 51.6 FPS is borderline playable but shows significant performance degradation.

The 4K resolution presents the most challenging scenario. At this resolution, the Low preset with 58 FPS is the only option that maintains smooth performance. The Medium preset at 42.7 FPS is playable but noticeable stuttering may occur in busy multiplayer scenes. The High preset at 35.2 FPS and Ultra at 28.7 FPS fall below the ideal playability threshold, making them unsuitable for most users. For 4K gaming, the data suggests that Low settings are the recommended choice, with Medium being an option for those who can tolerate lower frame rates.

The overall recommendation is to prioritize the High preset at 1080p or the Medium preset at 1440p for the best balance of visual fidelity and performance. The Ultra preset should be avoided at all resolutions above 1080p, as the performance penalty outweighs the visual benefits.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this CPU/GPU combination in Fivem?

A: The data shows that 1080p provides the most consistent performance across all settings, with frame rates ranging from 76.8 FPS at Ultra to 154.3 FPS at Low. At 1440p, the Medium preset achieves 83.7 FPS, making it a viable option, while 4K is only playable at Low settings with 58 FPS.

Q: How does the Intel Core i7-14700KF compare to its closest rivals?

A: The i7-14700KF has an average benchmark score of 70104, placing it in the 96th percentile of all CPUs. It is statistically tied with the Intel Core i7-14700K (70074, 0% delta) and AMD EPYC 9115 (69887, 0.3% delta), while outperforming the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X (70420, -0.4% delta) by a small margin.

Q: Is the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT sufficient for 4K gaming in Fivem?

A: The measured data indicates that 4K gaming is only comfortable at Low settings, where the system achieves 58 FPS. At Medium settings, the frame rate drops to 42.7 FPS, and at High and Ultra, it falls to 35.2 FPS and 28.7 FPS respectively, all of which are below ideal playability thresholds.

Q: What is the GPU's benchmark performance relative to its nearest rivals?

A: The RX 5700 XT has an average benchmark score of 24731, placing it in the 68th percentile of all GPUs. It is nearly identical to the NVIDIA RTX A5000 Mobile (24763, -0.1% delta) and slightly outperforms the Intel Arc A350M (24647, 0.3% delta) and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile (24592, 0.6% delta).

Q: How much does the CPU contribute to performance at different resolutions?

A: At 1080p, the CPU appears to be well-utilized, with the Low preset achieving 154.3 FPS. However, at 1440p and 4K, the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck, as indicated by the consistent frame rate drops across all settings when resolution increases.

Q: What is the system's overall rank in Fivem among tested combinations?

A: This CPU/GPU combination ranks 1363 out of 1792 tested combinations in Fivem, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the performance spectrum for this game. This ranking reflects the GPU's limitations at higher resolutions, despite the CPU's strong benchmark performance.