Fivem

Fivem, a multiplayer modification platform built on Grand Theft Auto V, presents a unique performance profile that differs from typical single-player benchmarks. The data for this combo—an Intel Core Ultra 5 235 paired with an AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT—shows a system that is heavily influenced by server-side scripts and draw distances, making the measured FPS across resolutions particularly telling. This analysis breaks down the measured results, contextualizes the hardware within its performance class, and offers practical settings guidance based on the data in the FACT PACK.

FAQ

Q: What is the combo's overall rank among tested systems in Fivem?

A: This specific combination of the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 and AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT ranks 1876 out of 3005 tested combos in the database for Fivem. This places it in the lower-middle portion of the performance spectrum, indicating that while it is not a top-tier setup, it is also nowhere near the bottom.

Q: How does the CPU's average benchmark score compare to its closest rivals?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 has an average benchmark score of 46062. This puts it in a virtual tie with the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375, which scores 46030 (a 0.1% difference), and the Intel Core i9-13900HX, which scores 46098 (a -0.1% difference). It also edges out the AMD EPYC 4364P by 0.2% and the AMD EPYC 7303 by 0.2%.

Q: What is the GPU's performance class based on its average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT has an average benchmark score of 17083, which places it in the 60th percentile of all GPUs. Its closest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070, which scores 17208, meaning the RX 7600 XT is only 0.7% behind it in aggregate benchmark performance.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo at 1080p?

A: The highest average frame rate recorded at 1920x1080 was 167 FPS, achieved with the Low settings preset. This suggests that the game can be made very responsive at lower graphical loads.

Q: At which resolution and settings does the combo achieve a 60+ FPS average?

A: The combo achieves a 60+ FPS average in several configurations. At 1920x1080, all tested presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) exceed 60 FPS. At 2560x1440, the Low (110 FPS), Medium (87 FPS), and High (69 FPS) presets all surpass 60 FPS. At 3840x2160, only the Low preset (61 FPS) manages to stay above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What are the core and thread counts of the CPU in this combo?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 has 14 cores and 14 threads. This is a notable configuration, as it does not utilize Hyper-Threading or a similar technology, meaning there is a 1:1 ratio of physical cores to logical threads.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 1876 out of 3005 tested combinations places this system in the 62nd percentile of all tested hardware pairings for Fivem. This is a significant data point because it shows that despite having a modern CPU and a capable GPU, the overall experience in this specific multiplayer title is not top-tier. The benchmark results indicate that the system is positioned in a crowded mid-field, where many other combinations of CPUs and GPUs deliver better overall frame rates.

This ranking is particularly interesting when considering the individual component scores. The CPU sits in the 89th percentile of all CPUs, and the GPU is in the 60th percentile of all GPUs. If performance scaled perfectly, one might expect a higher combined rank. The fact that the combo rank is lower than the CPU's percentile suggests that the GPU is the more limiting factor in this pairing for Fivem, pulling the overall experience down from what the processor alone could potentially deliver. The data implies that the measured FPS is not bottlenecked by the CPU, but rather by the graphical processing capabilities of the RX 7600 XT, especially at higher resolutions and settings.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT is the primary graphics processor in this combo, and its specifications directly influence the measured FPS. The GPU features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s. This ample memory capacity is a key asset for a mod-heavy game like Fivem, which can require substantial memory for custom assets, textures, and high-resolution draw distances. The data suggests that the 16 GB frame buffer is likely sufficient to prevent texture streaming hitches, even in dense urban environments, though the 128-bit bus width could be a limiting factor for pushing very high frame rates at 4K.

The GPU's clock speeds are set at a base of 1980 MHz, a game clock of 2470 MHz, and a boost clock of 2755 MHz. These clocks, combined with the 2048 shading units, allow the card to reach a peak FP32 throughput of 22.57 TFLOPS. In practice, the benchmark results show this translates to a 61 FPS average at 4K Low settings, but this drops to 30 FPS at 4K Ultra. This steep drop-off highlights that while the core compute power is adequate for basic rendering at high resolutions, the memory bus and overall throughput are not sufficient to handle the increased shading and texture work required by higher presets. The GPU's performance in the 60th percentile, and its close rivalry with the RTX 3070 (0.7% difference in score), confirms it is a solid mid-range card, but its role in this combo is to be the primary bottleneck at higher graphical loads.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of the combo's performance across three resolutions and four settings presets.

At 3840x2160 (4K) , the performance is the most constrained. The average FPS ranges from 30 on Ultra to 61 on Low. The Medium preset yields an average of 48 FPS, with a minimum of 41 and a maximum of 55. The High preset averages 39 FPS. This shows that at 4K, the system is only comfortably playable on the Low preset, with Medium being borderline and High/Ultra being too demanding for a smooth experience.

At 2560x1440 (1440p) , the frame rates improve significantly. The Low preset averages 110 FPS, while Medium averages 87 FPS (with min/max of 74/100). The High preset averages 69 FPS, and Ultra drops to 54 FPS. This resolution is the sweet spot for this combo, offering high refresh rate potential on Low and Medium, and a solid 60+ FPS experience on High.

At 1920x1080 (1080p) , the combo shows its full strength. All presets are above 60 FPS. The Low preset averages 167 FPS, Medium averages 132 FPS (with min/max of 112/152), High averages 106 FPS, and even Ultra manages a respectable 82 FPS. The data shows that at 1080p, the CPU and GPU are well-balanced, allowing for high frame rates that can take advantage of high refresh rate monitors.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 is a 14-core, 14-thread processor based on the Arrow Lake architecture, built on a 3 nm process. Its base clock is 3.40 GHz, which can boost up to 5.00 GHz. This high boost clock is critical for Fivem, a game that is often sensitive to single-core performance due to its older engine and the additional scripting overhead in multiplayer servers. The CPU's single-thread benchmark scores, such as 2085 in Cinebench R23, reflect a strong ability to handle the game's primary logic thread.

The CPU's multi-core performance is also robust, as indicated by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14769. However, Fivem does not always scale well with many cores. The data shows that the combo ranks in the 62nd percentile overall, which suggests that while the 14 cores are available for background tasks and game server processes, the game's rendering and physics are not leveraging them to the fullest extent to push the combo's rank higher. The CPU's performance is not the bottleneck here; its 89th percentile ranking among all CPUs means it has plenty of headroom, leaving the GPU as the primary constraint on the frame rates seen in the measured FPS data.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings preset depends entirely on the target resolution and the desired frame rate.

For a 4K display, the data strongly suggests using the Low preset. This is the only way to achieve an average FPS above 60 (61 FPS). The Medium preset at 48 FPS is playable for slower, more cinematic gameplay, but it will feel less responsive. High and Ultra are not recommended at this resolution, as the average FPS falls below 40, which will result in noticeable stutter in a fast-paced multiplayer environment.

For a 1440p display, the High preset offers the best balance, delivering a 69 FPS average, which is above the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay. Gamers with high refresh rate monitors might prefer the Medium preset, which averages 87 FPS, or the Low preset at 110 FPS for competitive play. The Ultra preset is not recommended, as it dips below 60 FPS to an average of 54.

For a 1080p display, the Ultra preset is a viable option, as it maintains an 82 FPS average. This allows users to enjoy the highest visual fidelity with a solid frame rate. For those seeking maximum smoothness on a 144Hz or 165Hz monitor, the Low and Medium presets are excellent choices, averaging 167 and 132 FPS respectively. The High preset also provides a good middle ground at 106 FPS.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a classic GPU-bound scenario. At 1080p, the average FPS across all settings is very high, ranging from 82 to 167. When moving to 1440p, there is a significant drop, with the average FPS falling to between 54 and 110. The scaling to 4K shows an even more dramatic decline, with average FPS ranging from 30 to 61.

The most illustrative comparison is the performance on the High preset. At 1080p, the combo averages 106 FPS. At 1440p, this drops to 69 FPS, a roughly 35% reduction. At 4K, it falls to 39 FPS, a further 43% reduction from the 1440p figure. This steep and consistent decline as resolution increases points directly to the GPU's pixel throughput and memory bandwidth as the limiting factor. The CPU, with its high single-core boost clock, is able to feed the GPU frames at 1080p, but as the pixel count quadruples at 4K, the RX 7600 XT's 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth and 22.57 TFLOPS of compute are no longer sufficient to maintain high frame rates. The data implies that for a better 4K experience, a more powerful GPU would be necessary, while the CPU could comfortably support a higher-tier graphics card without becoming a bottleneck.