Fivem

Fivem is a multiplayer modification platform that stresses both CPU and GPU depending on the scenario, and the measured data for this Intel Core i9-14900K + AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT combination shows a clear pattern: the 1080p results are strong, but the higher resolutions expose the GPU's limits. The fact pack contains 12 measured FPS data points across three resolutions and four settings presets, which allows for a precise analysis of where this combo excels and where it falls short.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the Medium preset at 1920x1080 provides the best balance of visual quality and performance. The data shows 122.4 FPS average at Medium 1080p, which is 22% higher than the High preset's 100.4 FPS at the same resolution. This gap is substantial enough to justify dropping from High to Medium if you are targeting a high refresh rate display.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset delivers 79.3 FPS, which remains playable for most genres. The High preset at 1440p drops to 64.6 FPS, a 19% reduction that may be noticeable in fast-paced multiplayer scenarios. For 1440p, Medium is the recommended choice, as it stays above the 60 FPS threshold while still offering reasonable visual fidelity.

The Ultra preset is not recommended at any resolution. The data shows 75.7 FPS at 1080p Ultra, which is the lowest of the four settings at that resolution. At 1440p Ultra, the score falls to 51.8 FPS, and at 4K Ultra it drops to 25.5 FPS. These numbers indicate that Ultra settings create a bottleneck that the RX 5700 XT cannot overcome, even with the powerful i9-14900K handling the CPU side.

For 3840x2160, the Low preset is the only viable option. The measured 56.8 FPS at 4K Low is the only 4K result above 50 FPS. The Medium preset at 4K yields 47.7 FPS, which is borderline, while High and Ultra fall to 34.4 and 25.5 FPS respectively. If 4K is the target resolution, Low settings are necessary to maintain smooth gameplay.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination ranks 1366 out of 1792 tested combos in Fivem, placing it in the 24th percentile of all tested configurations. This rank reflects the fact that the RX 5700 XT is a mid-range GPU from the RDNA 1.0 architecture, while the i9-14900K is a top-tier CPU. The pairing creates an imbalance where the CPU has significant headroom, but the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

The CPU itself sits in the 97th percentile against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 79824. Its nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 7413 at 80041 (0.3% higher), the Intel Core i9-14900KF at 79245 (0.7% lower), and the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K at 79102 (0.9% lower). This places the i9-14900K essentially at parity with these competitors, with all deltas within 1%.

The GPU, by contrast, sits in the 68th percentile against all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 24731. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA RTX A5000 Mobile at 24763 (0.1% higher), the Intel Arc A350M at 24647 (0.3% lower), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile at 24592 (0.6% lower). The GPU's performance class is clearly below the CPU's, which explains why the combo rank is middling despite the strong processor.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1605 MHz, with a game clock of 1755 MHz and a boost clock of 1905 MHz. These specifications place it as a solid 1080p and entry-level 1440p card, but the memory capacity and bandwidth become constraints at higher resolutions.

The measured FPS data confirms this analysis. At 1080p, the GPU can push 155 FPS on Low settings, which indicates it has sufficient headroom for competitive play. The 100.4 FPS at High settings shows that even with increased visual load, the GPU maintains playable frame rates. However, at 4K, the GPU struggles significantly, with the best result being 56.8 FPS at Low settings. The 8 GB memory buffer likely becomes a limiting factor at 4K, as texture data exceeds the available VRAM.

The GPU's FP32 performance is 9.754 TFLOPS, and its pixel rate is 121.9 GPixel/s. These figures are consistent with a card that performs well at lower resolutions but cannot sustain high frame rates at 4K. The power draw is rated at 225 W, which is reasonable for the performance class, but the end-of-life production status suggests this is a mature product that has been superseded by newer architectures.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the data shows a clear progression across settings. Low settings deliver 155 FPS average, which is the highest score in the entire dataset. Medium settings drop to 122.4 FPS, a 21% reduction from Low. High settings yield 100.4 FPS, and Ultra falls to 75.7 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra represents a 51% performance decrease, which is substantial but expected for a GPU of this class.

At 2560x1440, the results follow a similar pattern but with lower absolute numbers. Low settings produce 105.7 FPS, Medium yields 79.3 FPS, High drops to 64.6 FPS, and Ultra falls to 51.8 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 51%, matching the 1080p scaling. The 1440p Medium result of 79.3 FPS is notable because it remains above the 60 FPS threshold, making it a viable gaming resolution for this combo.

At 3840x2160, the performance drops significantly. Low settings deliver 56.8 FPS, which is the only 4K result above 50 FPS. Medium falls to 47.7 FPS, High drops to 34.4 FPS, and Ultra yields only 25.5 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K represents a 55% decrease, slightly steeper than at lower resolutions. The 4K results indicate that this GPU is not suited for high-fidelity 4K gaming, as even Low settings produce only borderline playable frame rates.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 1920x1080 is the optimal resolution. At 1080p, even the Ultra preset delivers 75.7 FPS, while at 1440p, only Low and Medium stay above 60 FPS. At 4K, no preset exceeds 57 FPS.

Q: How does the i9-14900K compare to its nearest CPU rivals?

A: The i9-14900K has an average benchmark score of 79824, which is 0.3% lower than the AMD EPYC 7413 (80041), 0.7% higher than the Intel Core i9-14900KF (79245), and 0.9% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K (79102). These deltas are all within 1%, indicating near-identical performance.

Q: Is the RX 5700 XT capable of 4K gaming in Fivem?

A: The measured data shows 4K performance is marginal. The best 4K result is 56.8 FPS at Low settings, with Medium at 47.7 FPS, High at 34.4 FPS, and Ultra at 25.5 FPS. These numbers suggest 4K is only playable on Low settings.

Q: What settings preset provides the highest frame rate at 1440p?

A: Low settings at 1440p produce 105.7 FPS, which is the highest 1440p result. Medium yields 79.3 FPS, High drops to 64.6 FPS, and Ultra falls to 51.8 FPS. For a balance of quality and speed, Medium is the recommended preset.

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

A: This combo ranks 1366 out of 1792 tested combos in Fivem, placing it in the 24th percentile. This rank reflects the GPU's mid-range positioning relative to the CPU's top-tier status.

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

A: The RX 5700 XT has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus with 448.0 GB/s bandwidth. The 4K results suggest the memory capacity becomes a limiting factor at high resolutions, as frame rates drop below playable thresholds even on Medium settings.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i9-14900K is a 24-core, 32-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, manufactured on a 10 nm process. It has a base clock of 3.20 GHz and a boost clock of 6.00 GHz, with 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU's benchmark scores are impressive, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 49872 and a single-core score of 7040. The PassMark multi-thread score is 58674, and the single-thread score is 4697.

In Fivem, the CPU's role is primarily to handle the game's simulation and networking overhead. The i9-14900K's strong single-thread performance, evidenced by the 7040 Cinebench R23 single-core score, ensures that the game's main thread is not a bottleneck. The 1080p results support this, as the combo achieves 155 FPS on Low settings, suggesting the CPU can feed the GPU effectively at lower resolutions.

However, the CPU's capabilities are only partially utilized in this pairing. The combo rank of 1366 out of 1792 indicates that the GPU holds back the overall performance. At 4K, the CPU has significant headroom, as evidenced by the fact that the frame rates are entirely GPU-bound. The CPU's 97th percentile ranking against all CPUs shows it is among the fastest processors available, but this advantage is muted when paired with a GPU that sits in the 68th percentile.

The CPU's 125 W TDP and support for DDR4 and DDR5 memory make it a flexible platform component. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i9-14900KF, scores nearly identically at 79245, a 0.7% difference. The AMD EPYC 7413 scores 80041, which is 0.3% higher. These small deltas indicate that the i9-14900K is well-positioned among its peers, but the overall gaming experience in Fivem is more dependent on the GPU choice than the CPU's exact placement in the benchmark hierarchy.