Fivem

The Intel Core Ultra 5 135H paired with the AMD Radeon 890M delivers a playable experience in Fivem, but the data reveals a system that is fundamentally constrained by its integrated graphics. The measured frames per second (FPS) across the tested resolutions and settings paint a clear picture of a configuration that favors lower graphical loads to achieve smooth gameplay. This analysis breaks down the measured results, focusing on the relationship between the CPU, GPU, and the game's demands.

Settings Recommendations

Benchmark results indicate a clear trade-off between visual fidelity and frame rate for this combination. The data shows that the AMD Radeon 890M struggles to maintain high frame rates at higher settings, making the choice of preset crucial for a playable experience. The most balanced experience is found at the Medium preset, which offers a significant performance boost over High and Ultra while maintaining a reasonable visual quality floor.

At 1080p, the Medium preset delivers an average of 62 FPS, with a minimum of 53 FPS and a maximum of 71 FPS. This is a substantial improvement over the 50 FPS average at High and is far above the 38 FPS average at Ultra. While the Low preset achieves a higher average of 79 FPS, the visual compromise is significant. The Medium preset provides the best compromise, offering a frame rate that is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay while retaining more graphical features than Low.

The performance gap widens at higher resolutions, reinforcing the recommendation for Medium. At 1440p, the Medium preset yields an average of 41 FPS (min 35, max 47), which is still playable but requires some adjustment from a 60 FPS target. The High preset drops to 33 FPS average, and Ultra falls to 25 FPS. At 4K, the situation becomes untenable for all presets, with Medium averaging only 23 FPS (min 19, max 26). For users prioritizing a consistent frame rate, the Low preset is the only viable option at 1440p, offering 52 FPS average, while at 1080p, Medium is the clear winner for the best balance of speed and quality. The data strongly suggests that users should select Medium at 1080p and consider Low or Medium at 1440p depending on their tolerance for frame rate fluctuations.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon 890M is the primary bottleneck in this configuration for Fivem. As an integrated graphics processor (IGP) with a 15 W TDP, its performance envelope is limited. The GPU's architecture is RDNA 3.5, built on a 4 nm process, and it features 1024 shading units, 64 texture mapping units, and 32 raster output pipelines. The boost clock is listed at 2900 MHz, which is a high figure for an IGP, but the system-shared memory for VRAM is a significant constraint.

The benchmark scores for the 890M place it in the 45th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 9210. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon Vega 8 and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960, with the 890M trailing the GTX 960 by 0.7% and the Vega 8 by 0.1% in their respective average scores. This positioning explains the measured FPS; it is a GPU that is competitive with older discrete entry-level cards but lacks the headroom for demanding titles at high settings. The GPU's FP32 performance of 5.939 TFLOPS and texture rate of 185.6 GTexel/s are modest figures that align with its performance class.

The reliance on system shared memory for VRAM is a critical factor. The bandwidth is listed as "System Dependent," meaning the performance is tied to the CPU's memory bandwidth. In this case, the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H supports dual-channel memory with a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. This shared bandwidth is a limiting factor, especially at higher resolutions where the GPU needs to access more data for larger frame buffers. The data shows that the GPU's performance degrades sharply as resolution increases, which is consistent with a memory bandwidth bottleneck. The 890M's position relative to the GTX 960, a card with dedicated VRAM, underscores this limitation.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a steep performance drop as resolution increases, which is a classic sign of a GPU-bound scenario. Moving from 1080p to 1440p and then to 4K places an exponentially larger load on the rendering hardware. For the AMD Radeon 890M, this load becomes prohibitive at higher resolutions. The data shows that at the Medium preset, the average FPS drops from 62 at 1080p to 41 at 1440p, a reduction of approximately 34%. Further scaling to 4K reduces the average to 23 FPS, another 44% drop from the 1440p figure. This pattern indicates that the GPU's compute and memory resources are being saturated.

The frame time consistency also degrades with resolution. At 1080p Medium, the frame time variance is relatively tight (53 min, 71 max). At 1440p Medium, the variance widens (35 min, 47 max), indicating less stable performance. At 4K Medium, the variance is even more pronounced (19 min, 26 max). This suggests that the GPU is struggling to keep up with the increased pixel count, leading to more frequent and severe frame drops. The limiting component is unequivocally the GPU, as the CPU has sufficient headroom to feed the GPU at these settings.

The resolution scaling data confirms that this combo is not suited for 4K gaming in Fivem. Even the Low preset at 4K only manages an average of 29 FPS, which is below the threshold for a smooth experience. The sweet spot for this configuration is 1080p, where the GPU can maintain playable frame rates across all presets. At 1440p, users will need to compromise on settings to achieve a stable 40-50 FPS. The data suggests that 1440p Medium is the practical ceiling for this IGP in Fivem, and even then, the frame rate is not ideal for fast-paced multiplayer scenarios.

FAQ

Q: What is the best settings preset for this CPU/GPU combo at 1080p?

A: The Medium preset offers the best balance, delivering an average of 62 FPS (min 53, max 71). Low achieves a higher 79 FPS average, but Medium provides a substantial visual upgrade over Low while remaining comfortably above 60 FPS.

Q: How does the AMD Radeon 890M compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The 890M's average benchmark score of 9210 is nearly identical to the AMD Radeon Vega 8 (9221, -0.1%) and slightly below the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 (9273, -0.7%). This places it in the 45th percentile of all GPUs, indicating entry-level performance.

Q: Is this combination capable of 4K gaming in Fivem?

A: No. The data shows that at 4K, even the Low preset only achieves an average of 29 FPS. The Medium preset averages 23 FPS, which is not a playable experience. The GPU is the limiting factor at this resolution.

Q: What is the CPU's performance profile relative to its rivals?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 135H has an average benchmark score of 29093, placing it in the 81st percentile of all CPUs. It performs nearly identically to the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X (29123, -0.1%) and is slightly behind the Intel Core i5-13500HX (29270, -0.6%).

Q: Does the CPU or GPU limit performance in Fivem?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the primary bottleneck. The CPU's benchmark scores are strong, but the GPU's performance drops sharply with increased resolution and settings, which is characteristic of a graphics-bound workload.

Q: What is the expected frame rate at 1440p with High settings?

A: The measured average FPS for the High preset at 2560x1440 is 33 FPS. This is a playable level for some, but the Medium preset, at 41 FPS average, provides a smoother experience.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 135H plays a supporting role in this configuration, providing enough processing power to avoid being the primary bottleneck in Fivem. The CPU has 14 cores and 18 threads, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. This is a mobile processor with a 28 W TDP, built on Intel's 7 nm process (Meteor Lake architecture). Its benchmark scores are robust, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 11875.5 and a single-core score of 1700. The Passmark multi-thread score is 22422, and the single-thread score is 3521.

The CPU's performance is competitive with its nearest rivals. Its average benchmark score of 29093 places it in the 81st percentile of all CPUs. Compared to the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X, the Ultra 5 135H is only 0.1% slower. It is also 0.5% faster than the AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT and 0.6% slower than the Intel Core i5-13500HX. These scores indicate that the CPU has ample headroom for gaming workloads, which often rely more heavily on single-core performance. The high single-thread score of 3521 in Passmark suggests that the CPU can handle the game's logic and physics calculations without issue.

In Fivem, a multiplayer mod, the CPU is responsible for handling the game world, NPCs, and network data. The 14 cores and 18 threads provide substantial multi-tasking capability, which is beneficial for background applications like Discord or a browser while gaming. The CPU's 18 MB of shared L3 cache also helps with data access speeds. However, the measured FPS data shows that lowering resolution from 4K to 1080p does not result in a proportional increase in frame rate that would indicate a CPU limitation. Instead, the frame rate scales as expected with GPU load, confirming that the CPU is not the limiting factor. The CPU's performance is sufficient to keep the GPU fed with data, even at lower resolutions where the GPU is less stressed.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of the performance envelope for this combo. The results are organized by resolution and settings, showing clear performance tiers.

1080p (1920x1080):

• Low: 79 FPS average. This is the highest frame rate achieved in any configuration, indicating that the GPU is the sole limiting factor when the graphical load is light.
• Medium: 62 FPS average, with a minimum of 53 and a maximum of 71. This is the recommended setting for a balance of quality and speed.
• High: 50 FPS average. This is a playable frame rate, but there is a noticeable drop from Medium.
• Ultra: 38 FPS average. This setting approaches the lower limit of playability, with a significant performance cost for the highest visual fidelity.

1440p (2560x1440):

• Low: 52 FPS average. This is the only setting at this resolution that provides a consistently smooth experience.
• Medium: 41 FPS average, with a minimum of 35 and a maximum of 47. This is the practical ceiling for a playable frame rate at this resolution.
• High: 33 FPS average. The frame rate drops below the 40 FPS threshold, which can feel less fluid in fast-paced gameplay.
• Ultra: 25 FPS average. This is not a playable experience for most users.

4K (3840x2160):

• Low: 29 FPS average. This is below the threshold for smooth gameplay, indicating that 4K is not a viable option for this IGP.
• Medium: 23 FPS average, with a minimum of 19 and a maximum of 26. The frame rate is inconsistent and too low for a multiplayer game.
• High: 18 FPS average. This is a slideshow-like experience.
• Ultra: 14 FPS average. The lowest measured frame rate in the entire dataset.

The data shows a consistent pattern: each step up in settings costs a significant number of frames. For example, at 1080p, moving from Low to Medium costs 17 FPS, and from Medium to High costs 12 FPS. This pattern is consistent across all resolutions, confirming that the GPU is the primary performance limiter.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core Ultra 5 135H and AMD Radeon 890M combination is ranked 2823 out of 3005 tested combos for Fivem. This places it in the bottom 6% of all tested configurations, indicating that it is a low-performance pairing for this specific game. The rank reflects the GPU's limitations, as the CPU's performance is relatively strong. The 890M's 45th percentile ranking among all GPUs is a clear indicator of its entry-level status.

This low rank is a direct consequence of the GPU's performance ceiling. The measured FPS data shows that the combo cannot achieve high frame rates at mainstream resolutions with high settings. While the CPU is capable, the GPU prevents the system from competing with configurations that feature discrete graphics cards. The rank of 2823 out of 3005 is a stark reminder that while the CPU is in the 81st percentile, the overall system performance is dragged down by the integrated graphics. The data suggests that this combo is best suited for 1080p gaming at medium or low settings, where it can deliver a playable experience, but it will not be able to match the performance of systems with even entry-level discrete GPUs. The combination's position in the ranking is a clear signal that it is a productivity-focused platform that can handle light gaming rather than a dedicated gaming machine.