Fivem

Fivem’s performance with the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 and Intel Arc B570 is heavily dictated by resolution, with the data showing a clear transition from a CPU-bound state at 1080p to a GPU-bound state at 4K. The measured frame rates across the four presets provide a detailed look at how this combination scales, and the results indicate that users will need to make deliberate choices about visual fidelity versus smoothness depending on their display.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 is substantial and reveals the shifting bottleneck. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 136 FPS average. Moving to 1440p Low drops that to 89 FPS, a 34.6% reduction. At 4K Low, the average falls to 50 FPS, which is a 63.2% reduction from the 1080p figure. This steep decline at higher resolutions points to the Intel Arc B570 becoming the limiting factor, as the pixel throughput demand outpaces what the GPU can deliver.

For High settings, the scaling pattern is similar but with lower absolute numbers. The 1080p High average is 86 FPS, dropping to 56 FPS at 1440p (a 34.9% reduction) and then to 31 FPS at 4K (a 64.0% reduction from 1080p). The consistency of these percentage drops across Low and High settings suggests a predictable scaling curve, but the absolute values at 4K are marginal for playable framerates.

The Medium preset shows the same trend, with 107 FPS at 1080p, 71 FPS at 1440p, and 39 FPS at 4K. Interestingly, the Medium preset at 4K has a recorded minimum of 33 FPS and a maximum of 45 FPS, indicating some variance in heavier scenes. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, with 67 FPS at 1080p, 44 FPS at 1440p, and only 24 FPS at 4K. The data suggests that the Ultra preset at 4K is not viable for smooth gameplay, while 1440p Ultra sits at the edge of acceptable performance.

The scaling behavior indicates that at 1080p, the CPU is doing more of the heavy lifting, as the frame rates are high enough to suggest the GPU is not fully saturated. At 4K, the GPU is clearly the bottleneck, as the frame rates drop regardless of the CPU’s capability. The Intel Core Ultra 5 235, with its 14 cores and 14 threads, appears to provide sufficient headroom at lower resolutions, but the Arc B570’s 10 GB of VRAM and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth are strained by the 4K pixel count.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the Medium preset offers the best balance between visual quality and performance for most users. At 1080p, the Medium preset delivers 107 FPS average, which is smooth, while providing a step up from Low settings. The Low preset at 1080p achieves 136 FPS, but the visual compromise may not be worth the extra 29 FPS for many players. The High preset at 1080p, at 86 FPS, is also playable, but the drop from Medium is noticeable.

For 1440p, the Medium preset is the clear recommendation, with a 71 FPS average and a minimum of 60 FPS. This ensures that the game remains fluid even in demanding moments. The High preset at 1440p drops to 56 FPS, which is still playable but closer to the threshold where frame pacing becomes noticeable. The Low preset at 1440p, at 89 FPS, is an option for competitive play, but the Medium preset provides a better visual experience for a relatively small performance cost.

At 4K, the choices are limited. The Low preset, at 50 FPS, is the only setting that approaches playability. The Medium preset, at 39 FPS, is borderline, and the High preset at 31 FPS is below the smoothness threshold. The Ultra preset at 24 FPS is not recommended. Therefore, for 4K displays, the data suggests using the Low preset, or accepting that the experience will be compromised. The Medium preset at 4K, with its 33 FPS minimum, may cause noticeable stutter in busy scenes.

The Ultra preset is not recommended at any resolution for this combo. At 1080p it provides 67 FPS, which is lower than the Medium preset’s 107 FPS, suggesting that the visual improvements are not worth the performance penalty. The data indicates that the Medium preset is the sweet spot, offering the highest frame rates that still maintain a reasonable level of graphical detail.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570 is a mid-range GPU with 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, providing 380.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its base and boost clocks are both 2500 MHz, and it has 2304 shading units. In Fivem, the GPU’s role becomes increasingly important as resolution rises. The data shows that at 1080p, the GPU is not the primary constraint, as even the Ultra preset achieves 67 FPS. However, at 4K, the GPU’s limits are exposed.

The 10 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for Fivem at 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K Ultra preset likely stresses memory usage, contributing to the low 24 FPS average. The memory bandwidth of 380.0 GB/s is also a factor; at 4K, the demand for texture and geometry data exceeds what the GPU can fetch from VRAM, leading to the sharp performance drop. The GPU’s pixel rate of 200.0 GPixel/s is a theoretical limit, but the real-world results show that the fill rate is not the sole bottleneck.

The GPU’s performance in synthetic benchmarks places it in the 65th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20556. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, which is 0.1% faster, and the Intel Arc A750, which is 0.1% slower. This indicates that the Arc B570 is positioned competitively, but its performance in Fivem is heavily influenced by resolution scaling. The GPU’s 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 2649 shows its DirectX 12 capability, but the game’s engine and multiplayer nature may not fully utilize this.

The GPU’s clock speeds are fixed at 2500 MHz for both base and boost, which means there is no thermal headroom for automatic overclocking. This limits its ability to compensate for higher resolution demands. The data suggests that the Arc B570 is best paired with a 1080p or 1440p display for Fivem, where it can deliver playable frame rates across most presets.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 and Intel Arc B570 combo in Fivem?

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 provides the highest frame rates, with the Medium preset achieving 107 FPS. At 2560x1440, the Medium preset drops to 71 FPS, which is still playable. At 3840x2160, only the Low preset reaches 50 FPS, so 1080p or 1440p are the recommended resolutions.

Q: How does the Ultra preset perform compared to the Medium preset?

A: The Ultra preset consistently delivers lower frame rates than Medium. At 1080p, Ultra averages 67 FPS compared to Medium’s 107 FPS. At 1440p, Ultra averages 44 FPS versus Medium’s 71 FPS. At 4K, Ultra averages 24 FPS versus Medium’s 39 FPS. The performance drop is significant, so Medium offers a better experience.

Q: Is the Intel Arc B570 a bottleneck at 4K?

A: Yes, the data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor at 3840x2160. The frame rates at 4K are substantially lower than at 1080p, regardless of the preset. The GPU’s 10 GB VRAM and bandwidth constraints are likely the cause, as the CPU has enough headroom.

Q: What is the average FPS at 1440p with High settings?

A: The measured average FPS for the High preset at 2560x1440 is 56 FPS. This is lower than the Medium preset’s 71 FPS, but it is still above the 30 FPS threshold for playability.

Q: Does the combo rank in the top half of tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 2396 out of 3005 tested combos, placing it in the lower 20% of results. This is below the median, indicating that many other CPU and GPU combinations perform better in Fivem.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for the Medium preset at 1080p?

A: The minimum FPS for the Medium preset at 1920x1080 is 91 FPS, with a maximum of 123 FPS. This shows a stable frame rate range that is suitable for smooth gameplay.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 and Intel Arc B570 combination ranks 2396 out of 3005 tested combos in Fivem. This places it in the 20th percentile of all tested configurations, meaning that roughly 80% of other CPU and GPU pairings deliver higher average frame rates. The ranking is a composite measure that factors in performance across all tested settings and resolutions, so it reflects the overall capability of this combo.

The low rank is primarily due to the GPU’s limitations at higher resolutions. While the CPU is strong, with a percentile rank of 89 versus all CPUs, the GPU’s 65th percentile rank drags down the overall performance in this game. The nearest rival GPUs, such as the RTX 3070 Mobile and Arc A750, have similar average benchmark scores, but their real-world performance in Fivem may vary based on driver optimization and other factors.

The ranking suggests that this combo is not ideal for Fivem if the goal is to play at 4K or with high graphical settings. However, for 1080p gaming, the combo can still provide a playable experience, as the measured FPS numbers indicate. The rank is a useful reference point, but it does not tell the whole story; the specific resolution and settings chosen will have a larger impact on the experience than the overall rank.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 has 14 cores and 14 threads, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. It has 24 MB of shared L3 cache and supports dual-channel DDR5 memory with a bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. In Fivem, the CPU’s role is to handle game logic, physics, and the multiplayer networking layer. The data suggests that the CPU is not a bottleneck at 1080p, as the frame rates are high enough to indicate the GPU is the limiting factor.

At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 136 FPS, which is likely near the CPU’s limit for this game’s single-threaded performance. The CPU’s single-core score in Cinebench R23 is 2085, which is solid for gaming. At 4K, the CPU’s performance becomes less relevant, as the GPU is clearly the constraint. The CPU’s multi-core capability, reflected in a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14769, does not provide a benefit at higher resolutions.

The CPU’s 14 threads are sufficient for Fivem, which is not heavily multi-threaded. The base and boost clocks are high enough to maintain frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios, but the data does not show any significant frame rate differences that would suggest a CPU limitation. The CPU’s nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375, has an average score 0.1% higher, and the Intel Core i9-13900HX is 0.1% lower, indicating that the 235 is competitive but not exceptional.

The CPU’s integrated graphics, Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 24EU, are not used when the discrete Arc B570 is present. The CPU’s memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s is adequate for feeding the GPU, but at 4K, the GPU’s own memory bandwidth of 380.0 GB/s is the more critical factor. Overall, the CPU provides a stable foundation, but the performance in Fivem is dictated by the GPU.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers the highest average FPS at 136. The Medium preset follows at 107 FPS, with a minimum of 91 and a maximum of 123. The High preset averages 86 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 67 FPS. All 1080p presets are playable, with even the Ultra preset staying above 60 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 89 FPS. The Medium preset averages 71 FPS, with a minimum of 60 and a maximum of 81. The High preset drops to 56 FPS, and the Ultra preset falls to 44 FPS. The Medium preset is the most balanced at this resolution, as the Low preset sacrifices too much visual quality for a 18 FPS gain over Medium.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 50 FPS. The Medium preset averages 39 FPS, with a minimum of 33 and a maximum of 45. The High preset averages 31 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 24 FPS. None of the 4K presets reach 60 FPS, and only the Low preset approaches a smooth experience.

The data shows a clear hierarchy: as resolution increases, the average FPS scales down proportionally. The Medium preset at 1440p, with its 71 FPS average and 60 FPS minimum, is the most consistent option for a quality experience. The Ultra preset is the worst performer at every resolution, and the Low preset is the only viable choice at 4K. These measured values provide a definitive guide for what to expect from this hardware combination.