Fivem

How This Combo Ranks

Within the Fivem benchmark database, the Intel Core i9-14900K paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT lands at rank 1309 out of 1792 tested combos. This places the pairing in the 73rd percentile of all recorded configurations, indicating a mid-pack standing that is more about balance than outright dominance. The CPU itself is a top-tier part, sitting in the 97th percentile of all processors tested, with an average benchmark score of 79824 that edges out the AMD EPYC 7413 by a 0.3% margin. However, the GPU is the limiting factor here; the RX 6600 XT sits in the 71st percentile of all GPUs, with an average score of 27985 that is nearly identical to the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti (0.1% delta) and just 0.9% behind the GeForce RTX 3070.

The data suggests that this combo's ranking is dragged down by the graphics card rather than the processor. The i9-14900K's synthetic scores are exceptional—its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 49872 and single-core score of 7040 are among the highest recorded—but Fivem's measured performance does not reflect that CPU strength. Instead, the combo rank of 1309 reflects a system where the GPU becomes the bottleneck at most settings, a pattern visible across the resolution scaling data. This is not a poorly performing combination; it is simply one where the CPU's headroom goes largely unused in this specific multiplayer title.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT is built on the RDNA 2.0 architecture with a Navi 23 chip manufactured on a 7 nm process. It carries 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s. The GPU's clock behavior is notable: a base clock of 1968 MHz, a game clock of 2359 MHz, and a boost clock of 2589 MHz. These clocks are moderately high, but the memory subsystem is constrained by its narrow bus width, which becomes relevant when pushing higher resolutions in Fivem.

In this game, the GPU's role is decisive. The measured FPS data shows that even at 1080p Low, the system reaches 156.8 FPS, but dropping to 4K Ultra reduces that to 25.8 FPS—a 6x performance swing that points squarely at the graphics card. The RX 6600 XT's 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p in this title, as evidenced by the playable frame rates, but at 4K High (37.6 FPS) and 4K Ultra (25.8 FPS), the card is clearly overwhelmed by the pixel throughput demands. The GPU's pixel rate of 165.7 GPixel/s and texture rate of 331.4 GTexel/s are adequate for lower resolutions, but they cannot keep pace with 4K rendering in a game that is not heavily optimized for multi-core CPUs.

The GPU's benchmark scores reinforce its mid-range positioning. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1804 and Passmark G3D score of 16461 place it in the same league as older high-end cards like the GTX 980 Ti (0.1% ahead) and just 1.5% behind the AMD FirePro S7150. This is a GPU that performs well at 1080p but starts to struggle as resolution climbs, and Fivem's measured data reflects that exact behavior.

FAQ

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested systems in Fivem?

A: The Intel Core i9-14900K and AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT combination ranks 1309 out of 1792 tested combos, placing it in the 73rd percentile of all systems tested in this game.

Q: What is the CPU's synthetic benchmark performance?

A: The i9-14900K scores 49872 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 7040 in single-core, with a Geekbench multi-core score of 20370. Its average benchmark score is 79824, which is 0.7% ahead of the Intel Core i9-14900KF and 0.9% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU the limiting factor in this combo?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor. The RX 6600 XT's average benchmark score of 27985 is nearly identical to the GTX 980 Ti (0.1% delta), while the CPU's score is in the 97th percentile. Measured FPS drops from 156.8 at 1080p Low to 25.8 at 4K Ultra, indicating GPU-bound scaling.

Q: What is the GPU's VRAM capacity and memory bandwidth?

A: The GPU has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s. The memory clock runs at 2000 MHz, with 16 Gbps effective data rate.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RX 6600 XT's average benchmark score of 27985 is 0.1% higher than the GTX 980 Ti (27956) and 0.4% higher than the AMD Radeon R9 M395X (27883). It is 0.9% behind the RTX 3070 (28238) and 1.5% behind the FirePro S7150 (28409).

Q: What are the clock speeds of the RX 6600 XT?

A: The GPU has a base clock of 1968 MHz, a game clock of 2359 MHz, and a boost clock of 2589 MHz. Its pixel rate is 165.7 GPixel/s and texture rate is 331.4 GTexel/s.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combo covers three resolutions and four quality presets, providing a clear picture of performance scaling. At 1920x1080, the system delivers 156.8 FPS on Low, 123.5 FPS on Medium, 102.9 FPS on High, and 77 FPS on Ultra. These numbers show a smooth progression, with each quality tier costing roughly 20-25 FPS. The 1080p results are consistently playable, even at Ultra where the frame rate stays above 60 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance drops are significant but expected. Low settings yield 105.9 FPS, Medium delivers 83.9 FPS, High drops to 65.2 FPS, and Ultra falls to 48.4 FPS. The 1440p High result is borderline for competitive play, while Ultra dips below the 50 FPS threshold, indicating that the GPU is beginning to strain. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 57.5 FPS, a 54% reduction that highlights the GPU's limitations.

At 3840x2160, the results are much weaker. Low settings produce 58.5 FPS, Medium drops to 46.8 FPS, High falls to 37.6 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 25.8 FPS. None of these 4K results are ideal for smooth gameplay, with even Low barely maintaining 60 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K is effectively unplayable, and the data shows a clear ceiling for this GPU at high resolutions.

The pattern across all resolutions is consistent: the RX 6600 XT delivers solid 1080p performance, acceptable 1440p performance at lower presets, and poor 4K performance across the board. The CPU's power does not translate into higher frame rates in Fivem, as the GPU becomes the limiting component above 1080p Medium.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K reveals a sharply GPU-bound system. At Low settings, performance falls from 156.8 FPS at 1080p to 105.9 FPS at 1440p (a 32% drop) and then to 58.5 FPS at 4K (a 63% drop from 1080p). This scaling is steeper than what a CPU-bound scenario would show, confirming that the RX 6600 XT is the primary constraint.

At High settings, the progression is 102.9 FPS (1080p) → 65.2 FPS (1440p) → 37.6 FPS (4K), representing a 37% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 63% drop from 1080p to 4K. The consistent ~63% reduction from 1080p to 4K across Low, Medium, and High settings indicates that the GPU's pixel throughput is the bottleneck, not the CPU. The i9-14900K's 24 cores and 32 threads are simply not being utilized to their potential in this title, as Fivem's performance scales more with graphics load than processor capability.

The 1440p to 4K transitions are particularly telling. At Medium, going from 83.9 FPS to 46.8 FPS is a 44% drop, while at Ultra, going from 48.4 FPS to 25.8 FPS is a 47% drop. These percentages are consistent with a GPU that is hitting its memory bandwidth ceiling, as the 256.0 GB/s bandwidth is insufficient for 4K rendering at higher quality settings. The data indicates that the combo is best suited for 1080p or 1440p gaming, where the GPU can maintain acceptable frame rates without being overwhelmed.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, the High preset (102.9 FPS) is the sweet spot, offering a significant visual upgrade over Medium (123.5 FPS) while staying well above 60 FPS. Ultra at 1080p (77 FPS) is also viable, but the 25 FPS cost over High may not justify the graphical gains in a multiplayer title where responsiveness matters.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset (83.9 FPS) is the recommended starting point, as it maintains a comfortable frame rate while providing decent visual quality. High at 1440p (65.2 FPS) is playable but leaves little headroom for demanding scenes, and Ultra (48.4 FPS) dips below the 50 FPS threshold that many players consider acceptable. Low at 1440p (105.9 FPS) is an option for competitive play, but the visual compromise is substantial.

For 3840x2160, the data does not support any preset for smooth gameplay. Low (58.5 FPS) is the only setting that approaches 60 FPS, while Medium (46.8 FPS), High (37.6 FPS), and Ultra (25.8 FPS) all fall short. If 4K is a requirement, the Low preset is the only playable option, but the experience will be visually sparse. A more practical approach is to target 1440p Medium or High, where the combo delivers a balanced experience that leverages the CPU's headroom without overburdening the GPU.

In summary, the best experience per the measured rows is 1080p High or 1440p Medium, depending on the player's preference for resolution over quality. The Ultra preset should be avoided at all resolutions above 1080p, as the frame rate drops become too steep to maintain a consistent gameplay experience.