Fivem

Fivem, a multiplayer modification platform built on Grand Theft Auto V, presents a unique performance profile for the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 and AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT combination. The data measured for this combo shows a wide range of frame rates across resolutions and settings, indicating a system capable of high refresh rates at lower demands but constrained at 4K. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS, contextualizes the performance against other tested combos, and examines the specific roles of the CPU and GPU in this environment.

Resolution Scaling

The measured frame rates show a predictable but steep decline as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 260 at 1080p to 171 at 1440p, a reduction of 89 FPS, and then further to 95 at 4K, another 76 FPS decrease. This scaling pattern indicates that at lower resolutions, the system has significant headroom, but the transition to 4K places a substantial load on the rendering pipeline. The drop from 1440p to 4K at Low settings (171 to 95 FPS) represents a 44% reduction, which is more severe than the drop from 1080p to 1440p (260 to 171 FPS, a 34% reduction). This suggests that the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT becomes the primary limiting factor as pixel count increases.

The pattern holds across all quality presets. At High settings, the average FPS falls from 164 at 1080p to 108 at 1440p, and then to 60 at 4K. The 4K High result of exactly 60 FPS is notable, as it suggests the GPU is working near its capacity to maintain a playable frame rate. At Ultra settings, the scaling is even more dramatic: 127 FPS at 1080p, 84 at 1440p, and only 47 at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is below the 60 FPS threshold commonly considered smooth, indicating that this preset is too demanding for the RX 9070 XT at this resolution with this CPU.

The fact that 1080p Low produces 260 FPS, while 4K Low produces 95 FPS, shows that the CPU is not the bottleneck at lower resolutions. If the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 were limiting performance, we would expect to see a plateau in FPS at lower resolutions, where the GPU has less work to do. Instead, the FPS continues to rise significantly from 1440p to 1080p, indicating that the GPU is still the limiting factor even at 1080p, but with enough headroom to push very high frame rates. The data suggests that for 4K gaming, the RX 9070 XT is the primary constraint, while at 1080p and 1440p, the combo is well-balanced for high-refresh-rate displays.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the Medium preset offers the best balance between visual quality and performance across all resolutions. At 1920x1080, Medium produces an average of 205 FPS, with a minimum of 174 FPS and a maximum of 236 FPS. This is a very smooth experience, with the minimum still well above the 144 Hz refresh rate that many gamers target. At 2560x1440, Medium delivers an average of 135 FPS, with a minimum of 115 FPS. This remains highly playable, even on 120 Hz or 144 Hz monitors, and the minimum frame rate is respectable. At 3840x2160, Medium averages 75 FPS, with a minimum of 64 FPS and a maximum of 86 FPS. The 64 FPS minimum is just above the 60 FPS threshold, making this the highest quality preset that reliably maintains playable frame rates at 4K.

For users prioritizing maximum frame rates, Low settings at 1080p yield 260 FPS, which is sufficient for even the fastest 240 Hz displays. At 1440p, Low produces 171 FPS, which is still excellent for high-refresh gaming. However, the visual compromise of Low settings may not be worth the extra frames for most users, especially given the strong performance of Medium.

High settings are viable for 1080p and 1440p, producing 164 FPS and 108 FPS respectively. The 1080p High result is excellent, and 1440p High is still very smooth. However, at 4K, High drops to 60 FPS, which is borderline. Ultra settings are only recommended for 1080p, where the 127 FPS average is playable, but even then, Medium or High offer better frame rates with minimal visual difference. The measured data clearly shows that Medium is the sweet spot for this combo, offering a significant visual upgrade over Low while maintaining frame rates that are 70% or more of the Low preset’s performance at each resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 and AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT combination ranks 666th out of 3005 tested combos in Fivem. This places it in the top 22% of all tested configurations, which is a solid result for a mid-range to upper-mid-range pairing. The rank of 666 indicates that there are 665 other combos that perform better in this specific game, but also that the vast majority of tested systems (2339 combos) perform worse. This ranking is contextually important because Fivem is a multiplayer mod that can be heavily CPU-dependent in certain scenarios, yet the combo still achieves a respectable position.

The percentile data for the individual components provides additional context. The CPU, Intel Core Ultra 5 225, has a percentile of 85, meaning it outperforms 85% of all CPUs in the benchmark database. This is a strong showing, indicating that the processor is a capable performer. The GPU, AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT, has a percentile of 55, which is closer to the median. This suggests that the GPU is a more average performer relative to all GPUs, which is consistent with the resolution scaling analysis that pointed to the GPU as the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

The combo’s rank of 666 in Fivem is likely influenced by the game’s unique demands. The CPU’s high percentile suggests it is handling the game logic and physics well, while the GPU’s lower percentile relative to the CPU means it is holding back the overall result at 4K. At lower resolutions, the combo would likely rank higher, as the CPU can push the GPU to its limits. The data indicates that this is a well-matched combo for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but for 4K, a more powerful GPU would be needed to improve the ranking.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured average FPS values are as follows: Low settings produce 260 FPS, Medium produces 205 FPS with a minimum of 174 FPS and a maximum of 236 FPS, High produces 164 FPS, and Ultra produces 127 FPS. This shows a clear progression, with each step up in quality costing roughly 40-55 FPS on average. The Medium preset’s minimum of 174 FPS is higher than the High preset’s average of 164 FPS, which is a notable observation. This suggests that Medium offers more consistent frame pacing than High, making it a better choice for competitive play where frame drops are more noticeable than average FPS.

At 2560x1440, the average FPS values are: Low at 171 FPS, Medium at 135 FPS with a minimum of 115 FPS and a maximum of 155 FPS, High at 108 FPS, and Ultra at 84 FPS. The scaling from Low to Medium is a 36 FPS drop, from Medium to High is a 27 FPS drop, and from High to Ultra is a 24 FPS drop. The diminishing returns of higher settings are evident here, as the difference between High and Ultra is smaller than between Low and Medium. The Medium preset’s minimum of 115 FPS is still very high, making it a safe choice for a 120 Hz display.

At 3840x2160, the average FPS values are: Low at 95 FPS, Medium at 75 FPS with a minimum of 64 FPS and a maximum of 86 FPS, High at 60 FPS, and Ultra at 47 FPS. This resolution clearly stresses the GPU. The jump from Low to Medium is a 20 FPS drop, while the jump from Medium to High is a 15 FPS drop. The Ultra preset at 47 FPS is the only measured result below 60 FPS, making it unsuitable for smooth gameplay. The Medium preset’s minimum of 64 FPS is the only preset at 4K that stays above the 60 FPS threshold, reinforcing the recommendation for Medium at this resolution.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT is a RDNA 4.0 architecture GPU with 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 644.6 GB/s. This memory configuration is substantial for a game like Fivem, which is based on a 2017 title but can have high-resolution textures and modded content that consume VRAM. The 16 GB capacity ensures that the GPU is unlikely to be VRAM-limited at any of the tested settings, even at 4K Ultra, where memory pressure is highest. The core clocks are set at a base of 1660 MHz, a boost of 2970 MHz, and a game clock of 2400 MHz. The high boost clock indicates that the GPU can reach high frequencies under load, which contributes to the strong performance at lower resolutions.

The GPU’s benchmark scores are mixed. It has a Passmark G3D score of 26795, which ranks it in the 55th percentile of all GPUs. However, its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 7260, and its Geekbench Vulkan score is 65879. These scores suggest that the GPU is capable in both rasterization and compute workloads. The Passmark DirectX 11 score of 292 and DirectX 12 score of 78 are low relative to the G3D score, but this may be due to the specific test methodology. In Fivem, the GPU’s role is primarily to render the game world, and the measured FPS shows that it can handle 1080p and 1440p very well, but struggles at 4K with higher settings.

The GPU’s nearest rivals in the benchmark database are significantly older models, such as the AMD Radeon HD 7770M and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570, with delta percentages of 0.1% and 0.2% respectively. This is an artifact of the average benchmark score calculation, which includes a wide range of tests. The RX 9070 XT’s average benchmark score of 13543 is very close to these older GPUs, but this does not reflect its actual gaming performance, which is clearly much higher. The data for Fivem shows that the GPU is capable of 260 FPS at 1080p Low, which is far beyond what those older GPUs could achieve. This discrepancy highlights the importance of game-specific measurements over general benchmark averages.

FAQ

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

A: The measured data shows that 1920x1080 is the best resolution, with all presets except Ultra achieving over 127 FPS on average. Even Ultra at 1080p reaches 127 FPS, and Low settings reach 260 FPS.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with the RX 9070 XT and Core Ultra 5 225?

A: Yes, but only with limitations. The data shows that at 4K, Medium settings produce an average of 75 FPS with a minimum of 64 FPS, which is playable. High settings drop to 60 FPS on average, and Ultra drops to 47 FPS, which is below the smooth threshold.

Q: How does the Medium preset compare to High in terms of minimum frame rates?

A: At 1080p, Medium has a minimum of 174 FPS, while High has an average of 164 FPS. This means Medium’s worst-case frame rate is higher than High’s average, suggesting more consistent performance.

Q: What is the CPU’s performance percentile?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 has a percentile of 85, meaning it performs better than 85% of all CPUs in the benchmark database.

Q: How much faster is 1080p Low compared to 4K Low?

A: At 1080p Low, the average FPS is 260, while at 4K Low, the average FPS is 95. This represents a 165 FPS difference, or roughly 2.7 times higher frame rate at 1080p.

Q: What is the combo’s ranking among all tested systems?

A: The combo ranks 666th out of 3005 tested combos in Fivem, placing it in the top 22% of all configurations.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 features 10 cores and 10 threads, with a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. This is a unique configuration, as it lacks hyper-threading, meaning each core handles one thread. For Fivem, which is a multiplayer mod that often has significant CPU overhead due to server-side scripting and many player entities, the 10 physical cores are beneficial. The high boost clock of 4.90 GHz is also advantageous for single-threaded performance, which is critical for game logic and physics in many titles. The CPU’s L3 cache is 20 MB shared, which is a decent amount for a modern processor, and it supports DDR5 memory with a bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s.

The CPU’s benchmark scores reflect its strong performance. In Cinebench R23, it scores 25891 in multi-core and 3655 in single-core. The single-core score is particularly notable, as it indicates strong per-thread performance that is important for gaming. In Passmark, it scores 30459 in multithread and 4412 in single-thread, with a percentile of 85. This places it well above average, but its nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D, with delta percentages of 0% and -0.2% respectively. This means the Ultra 5 225 performs nearly identically to these older AMD processors in synthetic benchmarks, but its higher boost clock and newer architecture may give it an edge in certain workloads.

In Fivem, the CPU’s role is to manage the game state, handle AI, and process network data. The measured FPS shows that the CPU is not a bottleneck at 1080p, as the system achieves 260 FPS at Low settings. If the CPU were limiting, we would expect the frame rate to cap at a lower value regardless of resolution. The fact that FPS scales with resolution indicates that the GPU is the primary constraint. However, the CPU’s strong single-thread score of 3655 in Cinebench R23 suggests that it can handle the game’s main thread efficiently. The 10 cores also provide headroom for background tasks and streaming, which is common in multiplayer games. The CPU’s 65W TDP and 3nm process node from TSMC indicate good efficiency, which helps maintain boost clocks under sustained load. Overall, the Ultra 5 225 is a capable partner for the RX 9070 XT in Fivem, providing enough processing power to keep the GPU fed at lower resolutions while having the multi-core capacity for complex multiplayer scenarios.