Fivem

Fivem, a multiplayer modification framework built atop Grand Theft Auto V, presents a unique performance profile that diverges sharply from typical single-player benchmarks. The measured data for the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT reveals a system where the CPU's strong single-threaded performance and the GPU's substantial memory bandwidth interact in ways that are highly dependent on resolution and graphical preset. This analysis examines the measured FPS data to characterize the system's behavior, focusing on scaling efficiency, component roles, and optimal configuration.

Resolution Scaling

The transition from 1080p to 4K with this hardware combination produces a performance curve that clearly identifies the GPU as the primary constraint at higher resolutions. At the High preset, the average frame rate drops from 177 FPS at 1920x1080 to 117 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of 60 FPS. Pushing further to 3840x2160, the average falls to 65 FPS, representing a substantial 112 FPS decrease from the 1080p baseline. This scaling pattern, where 4K performance is roughly 37% of 1080p performance, is characteristic of a GPU-limited scenario where the rendering load at 4K overwhelms the graphics processor.

The scaling behavior changes notably when examining the Low preset. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system achieves 281 FPS, which is exceptionally high. Moving to 1440p drops this to 185 FPS, and at 4K the average is 103 FPS. The relative drop from 1080p to 4K is 178 FPS, which is a larger absolute decrease than seen at High settings. However, the percentage drop is similar, indicating that the GPU is still the limiting factor across both presets. The fact that 1080p Low produces 281 FPS suggests there is some headroom in the CPU, but the GPU becomes the bottleneck as resolution increases.

The Medium preset provides the most complete data set with recorded minimum and maximum frame rates. At 1080p, the average is 221 FPS with a minimum of 188 FPS and maximum of 255 FPS. This narrow frame time distribution suggests consistent performance without major stutters. At 1440p, the average drops to 146 FPS with a range of 124-168 FPS. At 4K, the average is 81 FPS with a range of 69-93 FPS. The minimum frame rates at each resolution indicate that the system maintains playable performance even in demanding scenes, though the 4K minimum of 69 FPS is approaching the threshold where frame pacing becomes noticeable.

The Ultra preset shows the most significant performance cost. At 1080p, Ultra settings yield 137 FPS, which drops to 90 FPS at 1440p and 50 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result of 50 FPS represents the worst-case scenario in this data set, showing that the RX 7900 XT cannot sustain high refresh rates at maximum settings in 4K for this game. The resolution scaling from 1080p to 4K at Ultra is a 63% performance reduction, which is the steepest drop among all presets, indicating that the combination of high resolution and maximum settings places an extraordinary load on the GPU.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum average FPS achievable at 1080p with this combo?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 281 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The Medium preset achieves 221 FPS, High achieves 177 FPS, and Ultra achieves 137 FPS at the same resolution.

Q: How does the 4K performance compare to 1440p performance?

A: Across all presets, 4K performance is significantly lower than 1440p. At High settings, the average drops from 117 FPS at 1440p to 65 FPS at 4K. At Medium, it drops from 146 FPS to 81 FPS. The 4K results range from 50 FPS at Ultra to 103 FPS at Low.

Q: Which settings preset provides the highest minimum frame rate?

A: The Medium preset is the only one with recorded minimum FPS values. At 1080p, the minimum is 188 FPS, at 1440p it is 124 FPS, and at 4K it is 69 FPS. This data suggests Medium settings provide the most consistent frame pacing.

Q: Is this system more CPU-limited or GPU-limited at 1080p?

A: The data suggests GPU limitation even at 1080p, as evidenced by the large FPS differences between low and ultra settings. At 1080p Low, the system produces 281 FPS, while at Ultra it produces 137 FPS, indicating the GPU's workload is the determining factor.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset achieves 185 FPS average, while the Ultra preset achieves 90 FPS average. This represents a 95 FPS difference, showing that graphical settings have a substantial impact on performance at this resolution.

Q: Does the RX 7900 XT have sufficient VRAM for this game?

A: The GPU features 20 GB of GDDR6 memory with a 320-bit bus and 800.0 GB/s bandwidth. Given that the game runs at 4K with 65 FPS on High settings, the memory configuration appears adequate, though the performance drop at Ultra suggests other GPU limits are reached first.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT is built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with the Navi 31 chip, featuring 5376 shading units and 192 ROPs. Its memory subsystem is substantial, with 20 GB of GDDR6 on a 320-bit bus delivering 800.0 GB/s bandwidth. The GPU's boost clock is 2394 MHz, with a game clock of 2025 MHz and base clock of 1387 MHz. These specifications position the GPU as a high-end part, though its percentile ranking of 55 among all GPUs indicates that it sits in the mid-to-upper range of tested hardware.

In Fivem, the GPU's role is most evident in the resolution scaling data. The measured FPS shows that the GPU is the limiting component at 4K, where even the Low preset only achieves 103 FPS. This suggests that the render workload at 4K is substantial enough to saturate the RX 7900 XT's compute and memory resources. The 20 GB VRAM capacity is likely not a limiting factor in this game, as even at 4K Ultra, the system maintains 50 FPS, indicating the GPU's compute throughput is the constraint rather than memory capacity.

The GPU's performance relative to its nearest rivals is interesting. The benchmark averages show the RX 7900 XT at 13745, which is nearly identical to the AMD Radeon 660M (13812, -0.5%) and the NVIDIA RTX A2000 Mobile (13821, -0.5%). The AMD Radeon RX 570X is slightly higher at 13871 (-0.9%), while the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT is lower at 13543 (+1.5%). This clustering suggests that in synthetic benchmarks, the RX 7900 XT performs comparably to a range of other GPUs, though the real-world Fivem data shows it delivering playable frame rates.

The clock speeds play a role in the FPS results. With a boost clock of 2394 MHz, the GPU can increase its performance under load. The fact that the 4K High preset produces 65 FPS while the 4K Low produces 103 FPS indicates that the GPU's compute units are heavily utilized at 4K, and reducing settings allows them to complete frames faster. The pixel rate of 459.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 804.4 GTexel/s provide context for the GPU's fill-rate capabilities, which are likely stressed at 4K resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance on the optimal settings for this hardware combination. The Medium preset offers the best balance of performance and visual quality, as it is the only preset with recorded minimum FPS values that demonstrate consistent frame pacing. At 1080p, Medium yields 221 FPS average with a minimum of 188 FPS, which is well above the threshold for smooth gameplay on high refresh rate monitors. At 1440p, Medium produces 146 FPS average with a minimum of 124 FPS, which remains highly playable. Even at 4K, Medium achieves 81 FPS average with a minimum of 69 FPS, which is acceptable for most gaming scenarios.

For users prioritizing maximum frame rates, the Low preset at 1080p achieves 281 FPS, which is exceptionally high. However, this comes at the cost of visual fidelity. The High preset at 1440p produces 117 FPS, which is a reasonable middle ground for users with 1440p displays who want better visuals than Medium without the performance penalty of Ultra. The High preset at 1080p achieves 177 FPS, which is also a strong option.

The Ultra preset is the least recommended for this game and hardware combination. At 4K, Ultra produces only 50 FPS, which is below the threshold for smooth gameplay on most displays. At 1440p, Ultra produces 90 FPS, which is playable but does not provide the high refresh rates that the system is capable of at lower settings. The performance gap between High and Ultra at all resolutions is substantial, with Ultra costing roughly 40-50% performance compared to High. Given that the visual difference between High and Ultra is often minimal in multiplayer games like Fivem, the High preset represents a more sensible choice for maintaining high frame rates.

The data indicates that Medium settings provide the most consistent experience across all resolutions. The presence of minimum FPS values for Medium at all three resolutions suggests that the system maintains stable frame times, which is crucial for multiplayer gameplay where frame pacing affects aiming and movement. The 4K Medium result of 81 FPS with a minimum of 69 FPS is particularly notable, as it demonstrates that this hardware can handle 4K gaming with some settings adjustments.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 and AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT combination ranks 525 out of 3005 tested combos in Fivem, placing it in the top 17.5% of all configurations. This ranking indicates that the system performs well above average for this game, though it does not reach the top tier. The combo rank reflects the measured performance data, which shows strong 1080p and 1440p results but weaker 4K performance at higher settings.

This ranking is significant when considering the component specifications. The CPU, Intel Core Ultra 5 225, has a percentile ranking of 85 among all CPUs, indicating it outperforms the majority of processors in synthetic benchmarks. The GPU, however, has a percentile ranking of 55 among all GPUs, which is closer to the median. The discrepancy between the CPU's high percentile and the GPU's mid-range percentile suggests that the GPU is the limiting factor in this combination for Fivem, which is consistent with the resolution scaling analysis.

The rank of 525 out of 3005 combos means that the majority of tested configurations perform worse than this system. This is a strong result for a CPU that was released in 2025 with a launch MSRP of $246, paired with a GPU that was released in 2022 with a launch MSRP of 899 USD. The combination of a newer mid-range CPU with an older high-end GPU produces a balanced system for Fivem, though the GPU's age is evident at 4K Ultra settings.

The ranking also provides context for the performance data. With a rank in the top 17.5%, this system is positioned to handle Fivem well at most settings and resolutions. The measured FPS values support this, as the system achieves over 60 FPS at 4K on Medium and High settings, and exceeds 100 FPS at 1440p on most presets. The combination's ranking would likely improve if the GPU were more modern, but the current performance is respectable given the hardware mix.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete measured FPS data provides a detailed view of the system's performance across all tested configurations. At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves 281 FPS average, which is the highest recorded result. The Medium preset achieves 221 FPS average with a minimum of 188 FPS and maximum of 255 FPS. The High preset achieves 177 FPS average, and the Ultra preset achieves 137 FPS average. These results show that at 1080p, the system can deliver very high frame rates, with even the Ultra preset exceeding 130 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the performance decreases across all presets. The Low preset achieves 185 FPS average, which is still very high. The Medium preset achieves 146 FPS average with a minimum of 124 FPS and maximum of 168 FPS. The High preset achieves 117 FPS average, and the Ultra preset achieves 90 FPS average. The 1440p results demonstrate that the system is capable of driving high refresh rate 1440p monitors, with all presets except Ultra exceeding 100 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the performance drops significantly. The Low preset achieves 103 FPS average, which is the only 4K result above 100 FPS. The Medium preset achieves 81 FPS average with a minimum of 69 FPS and maximum of 93 FPS. The High preset achieves 65 FPS average, and the Ultra preset achieves 50 FPS average. The 4K results show that the system can handle 4K gaming, but the Ultra preset is not recommended due to the 50 FPS average.

The minimum FPS data for the Medium preset provides insight into frame pacing. At 1080p, the minimum of 188 FPS is 85% of the average, indicating consistent performance. At 1440p, the minimum of 124 FPS is 85% of the average, showing similar consistency. At 4K, the minimum of 69 FPS is 85% of the average, maintaining the same level of consistency. This pattern suggests that the system provides stable frame delivery regardless of resolution, which is beneficial for multiplayer gameplay.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 is a 10-core, 10-thread processor based on the Arrow Lake architecture, manufactured on a 3 nm process by TSMC. It features a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz, with 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU's benchmark results show strong single-threaded performance, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3655 and a PassMark single-thread score of 4412. Its percentile ranking of 85 among all CPUs indicates that it outperforms the majority of desktop processors.

In Fivem, the CPU's role is primarily to handle game logic, physics, and network processing for multiplayer sessions. The game is known to be CPU-intensive in certain scenarios, particularly in crowded areas with many players. The measured FPS data shows that at 1080p Low, the system achieves 281 FPS, which suggests that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with enough frames to reach very high frame rates. The fact that the FPS scales down as resolution increases indicates that the GPU becomes the bottleneck at higher resolutions, not the CPU.

The CPU's performance relative to its nearest rivals provides context. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F has an average score of 36945, which is essentially identical to the Core Ultra 5 225's 36938 (0% delta). The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D scores 37018 (-0.2%), the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 scores 37093 (-0.4%), and the Intel Core i9-12900T scores 37112 (-0.5%). This clustering shows that the Core Ultra 5 225 performs on par with several other mid-range CPUs, though the Fivem-specific performance may vary based on single-threaded capabilities.

The CPU's 10 cores and 10 threads are noteworthy for a modern processor, as many competitors offer simultaneous multithreading. However, the data suggests that Fivem does not heavily utilize multi-threaded performance, as the single-threaded scores are more indicative of gaming performance. The boost clock of 4.90 GHz is particularly relevant for Fivem, as the game's engine tends to favor high single-threaded clock speeds. The CPU's 65W TDP and 3 nm process node make it an efficient choice for gaming, though the measured FPS data is the primary indicator of its performance in this specific game.