Fivem

Intel Core Ultra 5 225 paired with Intel Arc B580 delivers a Fivem experience that is heavily dictated by resolution and preset choices. The measured data shows a clear hierarchy from 1080p to 4K, with the combo landing at rank 2246 out of 3005 tested combinations. This places the pairing in the lower-middle tier of the database, indicating that while it can handle the game, it requires careful settings management to achieve smooth frame rates at higher resolutions. The following analysis breaks down the performance metrics, component roles, and practical recommendations based strictly on the recorded figures.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial and reveals where the bottleneck lies. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo produces 154 FPS average. Moving to 1440p Low drops that to 101 FPS, a reduction of 53 FPS or roughly 34%. At 4K Low, the average falls further to 56 FPS, which is 45 FPS lower than the 1440p result and 98 FPS below the 1080p figure. This steep decline as resolution increases points to the GPU becoming the primary limiting factor at higher pixel counts.

The scaling pattern is consistent across all settings presets. For High settings, the averages are 97 FPS at 1080p, 64 FPS at 1440p, and 35 FPS at 4K. Medium settings follow a similar trajectory: 121 FPS at 1080p, 80 FPS at 1440p, and 44 FPS at 4K. Ultra settings show the most dramatic drop, starting at 75 FPS at 1080p, falling to 50 FPS at 1440p, and reaching just 28 FPS at 4K. The consistent percentage drops—roughly 35-40% between each resolution step—indicate that the Arc B580’s rendering throughput is the limiting component once pixel count rises.

At 1080p, the CPU’s influence is more apparent. The gap between Low (154 FPS) and Ultra (75 FPS) is 79 FPS, suggesting that the Core Ultra 5 225 can feed the GPU adequately at this resolution, but the GPU still struggles with higher graphical loads. The data implies that for 4K gaming, the Arc B580 is underpowered for this title, as even Low settings only manage 56 FPS average, which is below the 60 FPS threshold typically considered smooth. The 1440p results are more balanced, with Medium settings hitting 80 FPS average, indicating a workable middle ground between visual fidelity and performance.

How This Combo Ranks

The comboRankInGame field places this pairing at position 2246 out of 3005 tested combinations. This percentile position—roughly the 75th percentile from the bottom—shows that the majority of tested systems outperform it in Fivem. The rank reflects the combined capabilities of the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 and Intel Arc B580, and the data suggests that this is not a top-tier configuration for this specific multiplayer title.

Looking at the CPU’s standalone benchmarks, the Core Ultra 5 225 scores 36938 in average benchmark score, which places it at the 85th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F with an average score of 36945 (a delta of 0%), the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D at 37018 (delta -0.2%), and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 at 37093 (delta -0.4%). These tiny deltas indicate that the CPU performance is essentially on par with those alternatives, with less than a 0.5% difference across the board. The Intel Core i9-12900T scores 37112, just 0.5% higher, confirming that the 225 is competitive in processing power.

The GPU’s average benchmark score is 23021, placing it at the 68th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP at 23061 (delta -0.2%), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 at 22895 (delta 0.6%), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 at 23172 (delta -0.7%). The close margins here—all within 1%—suggest that the Arc B580 performs similarly to these older or higher-tier cards in synthetic benchmarks, but the Fivem results indicate that real-world performance can differ based on the game’s specific demands.

The rank of 2246 out of 3005 means that roughly 75% of tested combos achieve better frame rates in Fivem. This is notable given the CPU’s strong 85th percentile standing, which implies that the GPU is dragging the overall ranking down. The data supports this interpretation: the GPU’s 68th percentile is significantly lower than the CPU’s, and the game’s resolution scaling analysis already showed the GPU as the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B580 is built on the Xe2-HPG architecture, using the BMG-G21 chip manufactured on a 5 nm process. It features 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 456.0 GB/s. The memory clock runs at 2375 MHz, translating to 19 Gbps effective. These specifications give the card a solid foundation for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but the 4K results show its limits.

The GPU’s clock speeds are notable: both base and boost clocks are listed at 2670 MHz, which is a high operating frequency. The shading units number 2560, with 160 TMUs and 80 ROPs. The pixel rate is 213.6 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 427.2 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance is 13.67 TFLOPS, which places it in the mid-range category for modern GPUs. The card has 20 ray tracing cores, though Fivem’s measured data does not specifically isolate ray tracing workloads.

In the context of Fivem, the GPU’s 12 GB VRAM is more than sufficient for the game’s requirements, as even at 4K Ultra, the memory capacity is unlikely to be a limiting factor. The data shows that performance scales predictably with resolution, and the bottleneck is compute throughput rather than memory capacity. The 2670 MHz boost clock is high for a card in this class, but the 4K results—35 FPS on High and 28 FPS on Ultra—demonstrate that raw clock speed cannot compensate for the limited shading unit count at higher pixel densities.

The GPU’s benchmark scores reinforce this picture. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, it scores 3068, while Geekbench OpenCL and Vulkan scores are 92821 and 109672 respectively. The Passmark G3D score is 15748, and the GPU compute score is 7729. These numbers align with its 68th percentile ranking, and the Fivem results are consistent with a GPU that excels at 1080p but struggles to maintain playable frame rates at 4K with higher presets.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 and Intel Arc B580 combination delivers its strongest performance. Low settings produce an average of 154 FPS, which is well above the threshold for high-refresh-rate monitors. Medium settings drop to 121 FPS average, with a minimum of 103 FPS and a maximum of 140 FPS, indicating consistent frame times. High settings yield 97 FPS average, and Ultra settings fall to 75 FPS average. All 1080p results are playable, with even the lowest average (75 FPS at Ultra) remaining smooth for most users.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance drops are noticeable but manageable. Low settings average 101 FPS, which is still excellent for 1440p gaming. Medium settings produce 80 FPS average, with a minimum of 68 FPS and a maximum of 92 FPS, showing a wider variance than at 1080p. High settings average 64 FPS, which is borderline for smooth gameplay, and Ultra settings drop to 50 FPS average. The 1440p data suggests that Medium is the sweet spot for this resolution, offering a good balance between visual quality and frame rate.

At 3840x2160, the combo struggles to maintain playable frame rates. Low settings average 56 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target but still technically playable. Medium settings drop to 44 FPS average, with a minimum of 38 FPS and a maximum of 51 FPS, indicating noticeable stuttering during demanding scenes. High settings average 35 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 28 FPS average. These numbers clearly show that 4K gaming is not viable with this pairing for Fivem, as even the lowest settings fail to reach a consistently smooth experience.

The min/max data points available only for Medium settings across all resolutions provide insight into frame time consistency. At 1080p, the spread is 103-140 FPS, a range of 37 FPS. At 1440p, the spread is 68-92 FPS, a range of 24 FPS. At 4K, the spread is 38-51 FPS, a range of 13 FPS. The narrowing range at higher resolutions indicates that the GPU becomes consistently saturated, reducing variability but also lowering overall performance.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 1920x1080 is the most capable resolution, with all settings presets delivering averages above 75 FPS. At 2560x1440, only Low and Medium settings exceed 60 FPS, while at 3840x2160, even Low settings only reach 56 FPS average.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 has an average benchmark score of 36938, placing it at the 85th percentile. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F, scores 36945 with a delta of 0%. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D scores 37018 (delta -0.2%), the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 scores 37093 (delta -0.4%), and the Intel Core i9-12900T scores 37112 (delta -0.5%). All differences are under 0.5%.

Q: Is the GPU the bottleneck at 4K?

A: Yes. The FPS drops from 1080p to 4K are consistent across all settings, with a reduction of roughly 60-65% in average FPS. At 4K Low, the average is 56 FPS, while at 1080p Low it is 154 FPS. The GPU’s 68th percentile ranking compared to the CPU’s 85th percentile confirms this.

Q: What is the GPU’s memory configuration?

A: The Intel Arc B580 has 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 456.0 GB/s. The memory clock is 2375 MHz, which is 19 Gbps effective. This configuration is adequate for Fivem’s demands, as the performance limits are compute-bound rather than memory-bound.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems?

A: It ranks 2246 out of 3005 combinations, placing it in the lower-middle tier. This rank is influenced by the GPU’s limitations at higher resolutions, as the CPU performs in the 85th percentile while the GPU is in the 68th percentile.

Q: What is the GPU’s performance in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The GPU scores 3068 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, 92821 in Geekbench OpenCL, and 109672 in Geekbench Vulkan. Its Passmark G3D score is 15748, and the GPU compute score is 7729. These results align with its 68th percentile ranking among all GPUs.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1920x1080, Ultra settings at 75 FPS average provide the best visual experience while maintaining smooth gameplay. For users who prioritize frame rate, Low settings at 154 FPS average are ideal, but Medium at 121 FPS average offers a balanced compromise with better visuals and still high performance.

At 2560x1440, Medium settings at 80 FPS average are the recommended choice. This preset delivers a smooth experience with a minimum of 68 FPS, ensuring that most scenes remain fluid. High settings at 64 FPS average are playable but may experience occasional dips below 60 FPS, while Low at 101 FPS average is the best choice for competitive play where frame rate is paramount. Ultra at 50 FPS average is not recommended due to the risk of noticeable stuttering.

At 3840x2160, no settings preset provides a consistently smooth experience. Low settings at 56 FPS average are the only viable option, but even this falls short of the 60 FPS target. Medium at 44 FPS average and High at 35 FPS average are playable only in less demanding scenes, and Ultra at 28 FPS average should be avoided. For 4K, users should either lower the resolution to 1440p or accept reduced visual fidelity at Low settings.

The data indicates that the best overall experience is achieved at 1080p with High or Ultra settings, or at 1440p with Medium settings. These configurations provide frame rates above 60 FPS with acceptable visual quality. The combo cannot adequately handle 4K, and users with 4K displays should consider scaling down to 1440p for a playable experience.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 is a 10-core, 10-thread processor based on the Arrow Lake architecture, built on a 3 nm process by TSMC. It has a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz, with a TDP of 65 W. The CPU supports DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, providing a memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. It uses the Intel Socket 1851 and integrates Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU, though the discrete Arc B580 handles the gaming workload.

The CPU’s benchmark results show strong performance for gaming. In Cinebench R23, it scores 25891 in multicore and 3655 in single-core tests. Passmark scores include 30459 in multithread and 4412 in single-thread. The data compression score is 302811, data encryption is 22285, and floating point math is 92038. These results place it at the 85th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 36938.

In Fivem, the CPU’s role is most evident at 1080p, where the GPU is less stressed. The 154 FPS average at Low settings suggests that the CPU can drive high frame rates without becoming a bottleneck. However, the gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p (79 FPS) indicates that the GPU still limits performance as graphical load increases. At higher resolutions, the CPU’s influence diminishes, and the GPU becomes the dominant factor.

The CPU’s nearest rivals—the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F, Ryzen 5 5500X3D, Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450, and Intel Core i9-12900T—all show benchmark scores within 0.5% of the 225. This indicates that swapping the CPU for any of these alternatives would likely produce very similar Fivem performance, as the GPU would remain the limiting factor in most scenarios. The 10-core, 10-thread configuration is well-suited for Fivem’s multiplayer workloads, which often benefit from multiple threads for server communication and game logic. The 20 MB of shared L3 cache provides adequate data storage for game assets, and the dual-channel DDR5 memory bandwidth supports fast data transfer to the GPU. Overall, the CPU is a capable partner for the Arc B580, but the pairing’s overall rank in Fivem is constrained by the GPU’s resolution scaling limitations.