Fivem

Fivem, the multiplayer modification framework built on Grand Theft Auto V, presents an extreme stress test for the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H and AMD Radeon 760M combination. The measured data paints a clear picture: this is an integrated graphics solution that is fundamentally out of its depth at higher resolutions, and even at 1080p, playable performance is only achievable at the lowest settings. The combo ranks 2995th out of 3005 tested combinations, placing it in the bottom 0.3% of all systems, which signals that this pairing is intended for basic 2D workloads and very light gaming, not demanding multiplayer environments.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is severe and reveals that the AMD Radeon 760M is the primary limiting factor in this system. At Low settings, the average frame rate falls from 54 FPS at 1920x1080 to 36 FPS at 2560x1440, a drop of 33%. Moving to 3840x2160, the frame rate collapses to 20 FPS, which is a 63% reduction from the 1080p result. This pattern is consistent across all settings, confirming that the GPU's rendering throughput is the bottleneck.

At High settings, the scaling is even more punishing. The 34 FPS average at 1080p drops to 23 FPS at 1440p and then plummets to 13 FPS at 4K. The Ultra preset shows similar fragility, going from 27 FPS at 1080p to 17 FPS at 1440p and just 10 FPS at 4K. The data indicates that the Radeon 760M's 512 shading units and 16 ROPs are overwhelmed by the pixel count at higher resolutions. Even at the lowest quality setting, 4K is unplayable, with the 20 FPS average far below the threshold for smooth motion.

The scaling pattern suggests that the CPU, with its 14 cores and 18 threads, is not the limiting factor in this game. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see similar frame rates across different resolutions. Instead, the frame rate drops proportionally with the increase in pixel count, which is a classic signature of a GPU-bound scenario. The 4K results are uniformly below 20 FPS regardless of settings, which shows that the GPU simply cannot push enough pixels to make any resolution above 1080p viable for this title.

Settings Recommendations

The only configuration that delivers a truly playable experience is 1080p with Low settings, which produces an average of 54 FPS. This is the sole measured setting that exceeds the 60 FPS target, and even then, it is just below it. The Medium preset at 1080p yields 43 FPS, which is playable but with noticeable dips, as the minimum frame rate of 36 FPS suggests. For users who prioritize smoothness over visual fidelity, 1080p Low is the clear recommendation.

The High preset at 1080p drops to 34 FPS, which is a 37% reduction from Low. This is a significant penalty for what is likely a moderate visual improvement. The Ultra preset at 1080p is the worst value, producing just 27 FPS. This is a 50% drop from Low and is not recommended for any gameplay scenario. The data shows that the quality curve is not linear; the jump from Low to Medium costs 11 FPS, while the jump from Medium to High costs another 9 FPS.

At 1440p, even the Low preset only manages 36 FPS, which is below the playable threshold for most users. The Medium preset at 1440p drops to 28 FPS, and High falls to 23 FPS. At 4K, all presets are unplayable, with the best result being 20 FPS on Low. The recommendation is clear: if you are using this combo, you must stay at 1080p, and you should only venture above Low settings if you can tolerate frame rates in the 30s. The trade-off between visual quality and playability strongly favors the Low preset.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon 760M is an integrated graphics processor based on the RDNA 3.0 architecture, built on a 4 nm process. It features 512 shading units, 32 texture mapping units, and 16 render output units. The GPU has a base clock of 800 MHz and a boost clock of 2599 MHz, which is a substantial overclocking headroom for an integrated part. However, its performance is severely constrained by its memory architecture, which is "System Shared" and has a bandwidth that is "System Dependent."

This shared memory configuration is a critical weakness. Unlike a discrete GPU with dedicated VRAM, the Radeon 760M must compete with the CPU for memory bandwidth. In Fivem, which is a memory-intensive multiplayer game, this contention can cause stuttering and inconsistent frame times. The GPU's 5.323 TFLOPS of FP32 compute power is modest, and its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 400 places it in the bottom 35th percentile of all GPUs. This is a part that is designed for basic productivity and light gaming, not for a demanding title like Fivem.

The GPU's performance in synthetic benchmarks reinforces the gaming results. Its Passmark G3D score is 5310, which is close to the AMD Radeon RX 6400 (6001) but well below any modern discrete gaming card. The Geekbench Vulkan score of 30336 shows some capability, but the DirectX 11 and DirectX 12 scores of 52 and 25, respectively, are very low, indicating that the hardware struggles with modern graphics APIs. The GPU is the definitive bottleneck at all resolutions above 1080p, and even at 1080p, it requires the lowest settings to achieve acceptable performance.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core Ultra 5 125H and AMD Radeon 760M combination ranks 2995th out of 3005 tested combos in Fivem. This places it in the bottom 0.3% of all systems, which is a clear indication of its limitations. The rank is a composite measure that accounts for both CPU and GPU performance, but given the frame rate data, the GPU is clearly dragging the overall score down. This rank is not surprising for an integrated graphics solution, but it is worth remembering the CPU is not the primary cause of this poor ranking.

In terms of CPU benchmark scores, the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H is a competent processor. Its average benchmark score of 27507 places it in the 79th percentile of all CPUs. It is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 7 5800 (27535) and the Intel Core i5-12600K (27578), with deltas of -0.1% and -0.3%, respectively. This shows that the CPU is more than capable of handling the computational load of Fivem. The problem is that the CPU is paired with a GPU that holds it back.

The combination rank of 2995 is a direct result of the GPU's poor performance. When compared to other combos, this pairing falls far behind any system with a discrete GPU. The data suggests that if the same CPU were paired with even a low-end discrete GPU, the ranking would be dramatically higher. The CPU is not the limiting factor, but the GPU is so weak that it defines the entire experience. Users should interpret this rank as a warning that this system is not designed for gaming.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 125H is a mobile processor with 14 cores and 18 threads, based on the Meteor Lake architecture. It has a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. The CPU has a 28 W TDP, which is typical for a mobile part. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12804.5 and single-core score of 1647.5 indicate that it has solid multi-threaded performance for a laptop chip. The Passmark multi-thread score of 21100 and single-thread score of 3399 further confirm that this is a capable processor for general computing.

In Fivem, the CPU's role is to handle the game's simulation and networking logic, which can be demanding in a multiplayer setting. The 14 cores and 18 threads provide ample headroom for these tasks. The Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 7161 shows that the CPU can sustain high multi-threaded workloads, which is beneficial for streaming and background tasks. However, the game's frame rate is not limited by the CPU, as evidenced by the resolution scaling data. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would see similar frame rates at 1080p and 4K.

The CPU's performance relative to its rivals suggests that it is not the cause of the low frame rates. It is within 0.3% of the Intel Core i5-12600K, which is a highly regarded desktop processor. The fact that the combo ranks so low in Fivem is entirely due to the GPU. The data indicates that the CPU is capable of delivering much higher frame rates if paired with a more powerful graphics solution. For users who are considering an upgrade path, upgrading the GPU would yield a massive performance increase, while upgrading the CPU would have a negligible impact in this game.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured frame rates show a clear tiered structure. The Low preset delivers an average of 54 FPS, which is the highest of any configuration. The Medium preset averages 43 FPS, with a minimum of 36 and a maximum of 49. The High preset averages 34 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 27 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra is 27 FPS, which is a 50% reduction. This indicates that the GPU is highly sensitive to quality settings, and each step up the preset ladder incurs a significant performance cost.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates drop across the board. The Low preset averages 36 FPS, which is a 33% decrease from 1080p. The Medium preset averages 28 FPS, with a minimum of 24 and a maximum of 32. The High preset averages 23 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 17 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra is 19 FPS. None of these configurations are ideal for fast-paced multiplayer gameplay, as even the Low preset is below 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the results are uniformly poor. The Low preset averages 20 FPS, the Medium preset averages 16 FPS with a minimum of 13 and a maximum of 18, the High preset averages 13 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 10 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra is just 10 FPS, which shows that the GPU is completely overwhelmed at this resolution. The 4K results are all below 20 FPS, making the game unplayable. The data conclusively shows that this combo is only suitable for 1080p gaming at Low settings, and even then, it is near the lower bound of acceptable performance.