Fivem

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 pairs with the AMD Radeon RX 580 in a configuration that is firmly positioned for 1080p gaming, but the benchmark data reveals significant limitations at higher resolutions. The measured frame rates in Fivem show a clear pattern of GPU-bound performance scaling, with the CPU's substantial multi-core headroom remaining largely untapped as resolution increases.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 is a 14-core, 14-thread processor built on the Arrow Lake-S architecture using a 3 nm TSMC process. It operates with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The CPU's cache hierarchy includes 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. This configuration places the processor in the 90th percentile versus all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 48995.

In synthetic testing, the Core Ultra 5 245 demonstrates strong single-threaded performance, scoring 468 points in Cinebench R15 single-core, 1952 in R20 single-core, and 4648 in R23 single-core. Multi-threaded results are equally robust, with scores of 3318 in R15, 13828 in R20, and 32924 in R23. The PassMark suite shows a multithread score of 38706 and a single-thread score of 4394. These numbers indicate a processor capable of handling demanding workloads, but Fivem's measured performance suggests the game does not heavily stress this CPU at the tested settings.

Fivem is a multiplayer modification framework for Grand Theft Auto V, and the benchmark results indicate that the game's frame rates are primarily constrained by the graphics card rather than the processor. At 1080p Low settings, the combo achieves 85 FPS average, which is the highest measured result across all configurations. The CPU's 14 cores and 14 threads provide ample processing power for the game's simulation and networking overhead, but the data does not show any scenario where the processor becomes the limiting factor. The L3 cache of 24 MB shared across all cores helps maintain smooth performance in multiplayer environments with many entities, though the measured frame times at higher resolutions suggest the GPU is the bottleneck.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This specific combination of Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and AMD Radeon RX 580 ranks 2723 out of 3005 tested combos in Fivem. This places the configuration in the lower portion of the ranking, around the 90th percentile from the bottom. The rank reflects the overall performance ceiling of the pairing, which is heavily influenced by the RX 580's capabilities rather than the CPU's potential.

The CPU itself compares favorably to its nearest rivals in average benchmark score. The Core Ultra 5 245 scores 48995, which is 0.4% lower than the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G's 49196 and 0.5% lower than the AMD Ryzen 9 7900's 49228. It edges out the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H by 0.6% and the Intel Core i5-14600K by 0.8%. These small percentage differences indicate that the processor is competitive with other mid-range and high-end options, but the combo's overall rank in Fivem is dragged down by the GPU's age and performance tier.

The GPU side tells a different story. The RX 580 has an average benchmark score of 12928, placing it in the 53rd percentile versus all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile at 12940 (0.1% higher), the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER at 12986 (0.4% higher), and the AMD Radeon 740M at 12870 (0.5% lower). These comparisons show that the RX 580 sits in a crowded performance band, and its position in the combo ranking reflects this mid-pack GPU performance combined with the game's demands.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured frame rates across resolutions show a steep decline as pixel count increases. At 1080p with High settings, the combo delivers 54 FPS average. Moving to 1440p High drops this to 35 FPS, a reduction of 19 FPS or approximately 35%. At 4K High, the average falls to 20 FPS, which is a further 15 FPS drop from 1440p, representing a 57% decrease from the 1440p result and a 63% decrease from 1080p.

The scaling pattern is consistent across all settings presets. For Low settings, the progression goes from 85 FPS at 1080p, to 56 FPS at 1440p, to 31 FPS at 4K. Medium settings show 67 FPS at 1080p, 44 FPS at 1440p, and 25 FPS at 4K. Ultra settings produce 42 FPS at 1080p, 27 FPS at 1440p, and 15 FPS at 4K. In every case, the drop from 1440p to 4K is proportionally larger than the drop from 1080p to 1440p, which is characteristic of a GPU that is running out of fillrate and memory bandwidth as resolution increases.

These results indicate that the RX 580 is the primary limiting component. The CPU's performance headroom, as demonstrated by its high benchmark scores, is not being fully utilized in this game. If the processor were the bottleneck, we would expect to see similar frame rates across resolutions, or at least a less dramatic decline. Instead, the frame rate scales closely with pixel count, which is the classic signature of a GPU-bound scenario. The 8 GB of GDDR5 memory on the RX 580 is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p in this title, but at 4K the memory bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s and the GPU's compute throughput become insufficient to maintain playable frame rates.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

At 1920x1080, the combo produces its best results. Low settings achieve an average of 85 FPS, which is the highest measured frame rate in the entire dataset. Medium settings average 67 FPS with a minimum of 57 FPS and a maximum of 77 FPS. High settings average 54 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 42 FPS average. These figures show that 1080p is the usable resolution for this pairing, with even Ultra settings maintaining above 40 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance degrades noticeably. Low settings still deliver a playable 56 FPS average. Medium settings average 44 FPS with a range of 38 to 51 FPS. High settings drop to 35 FPS average, and Ultra settings fall to 27 FPS average. The 1440p results suggest that only Low and Medium settings are viable for a smooth experience, while High and Ultra will introduce noticeable stutter and reduced responsiveness.

At 3840x2160, the performance is largely marginal. Low settings average 31 FPS, which is below the threshold for smooth gameplay in a multiplayer environment. Medium settings average 25 FPS with a minimum of 21 FPS and a maximum of 28 FPS. High settings average 20 FPS, and Ultra settings produce just 15 FPS average. These 4K numbers indicate that this combination is not suitable for 4K gaming in Fivem, regardless of settings preset.

The measured data includes minimum and maximum frame rates only for the Medium preset at each resolution. At 1080p Medium, the range is 57 to 77 FPS, showing a 20 FPS variance. At 1440p Medium, the range narrows to 38 to 51 FPS, a 13 FPS variance. At 4K Medium, the range is 21 to 28 FPS, a 7 FPS variance. This tightening of frame time variance as resolution increases further confirms that the GPU is the limiting factor, as the frame delivery becomes more consistent when the GPU is saturated.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Radeon RX 580 is built on the Polaris 20 chip using GCN 4.0 architecture on a 14 nm process. It has 2304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 32 raster operation units. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1257 MHz with a boost clock of 1340 MHz, and the 8 GB of GDDR5 memory runs at 2000 MHz with an effective data rate of 8 Gbps. The memory bus is 256-bit, providing a bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s. The card's compute performance is rated at 6.175 TFLOPS for both FP32 and FP16 operations, with a pixel rate of 42.88 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 193.0 GTexel/s.

In terms of raw benchmarks, the RX 580 scores 8813 in PassMark G3D, with a GPU compute score of 3488. Its DirectX performance shows 46 in DX10, 60 in DX11, 43 in DX12, and 124 in DX9. The Geekbench results include 37453 in OpenCL, 45173 in Vulkan, and 45235 in Metal. These numbers position the GPU in the 53rd percentile versus all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 12928.

The RX 580's 8 GB VRAM is a critical factor in Fivem's performance. At 1080p, the game runs well within the memory capacity, which is why the card can maintain 85 FPS at Low settings. At 1440p, the memory usage increases but remains manageable, as evidenced by the 56 FPS Low result. However, at 4K, the combination of higher memory pressure and the GPU's limited compute throughput causes the frame rate to collapse to 31 FPS at Low settings. The GPU's 256-bit memory bus and 256.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for 4K texturing workloads in this game, and the 32 ROPs limit pixel fill rate at high resolutions.

The comparison to nearest rivals places the RX 580 in a specific performance context. It trails the GTX 1660 SUPER by 0.4% and the RTX 3050 Ti Mobile by 0.1%, while leading the Radeon 740M by 0.5% and the FirePro W5100 by 0.6%. These small margins reflect the GPU's mid-pack standing, and the Fivem results align with this positioning across most resolutions and settings.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

For 1080p gaming, the Low preset at 85 FPS average provides the smoothest experience, but the Medium preset at 67 FPS offers a better balance of visual quality and performance. The Medium preset's minimum of 57 FPS ensures that frame rates rarely drop below playable levels, and the maximum of 77 FPS shows there is headroom for occasional high-demand scenes. The High preset at 54 FPS is acceptable for less competitive play, while the Ultra preset at 42 FPS may feel sluggish in fast-paced multiplayer interactions.

At 1440p, the Low preset at 56 FPS is the only setting that maintains a consistently smooth experience. The Medium preset at 44 FPS is borderline, with the minimum of 38 FPS potentially causing noticeable hitches. High and Ultra at 35 FPS and 27 FPS respectively are not recommended for competitive or action-heavy gameplay. The data clearly shows that 1440p requires sacrificing visual fidelity to maintain playable frame rates with this hardware.

For 4K, none of the presets deliver adequate performance. The best result is Low at 31 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS target and even below the 30 FPS minimum for smooth gameplay in many cases. The Medium preset's 25 FPS average with a 21 FPS minimum makes it unsuitable for anything but static scenes. High and Ultra at 20 FPS and 15 FPS respectively are effectively unplayable. The recommendation is to avoid 4K entirely with this combination and instead focus on 1080p or 1440p with appropriate settings adjustments.

Across all resolutions, the Medium preset offers the most consistent frame delivery based on the available min/max data. At 1080p, the 57 to 77 FPS range provides a stable experience. At 1440p, the 38 to 51 FPS range is tighter but still within acceptable bounds for less demanding play. The 4K Medium range of 21 to 28 FPS shows consistency but at an unusable performance level. For the best overall experience in Fivem, 1080p with Medium settings is the optimal choice, balancing visual quality with the highest minimum frame rate among the measured presets.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for this hardware in Fivem?

A: The measured data shows that 1920x1080 with Medium settings provides the best balance, achieving 67 FPS average with a minimum of 57 FPS and a maximum of 77 FPS. This is the only configuration that maintains consistently playable frame rates while offering moderate visual quality.

Q: How does the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 compare to its nearest rivals in CPU performance?

A: The Core Ultra 5 245 has an average benchmark score of 48995, which is 0.4% lower than the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G and 0.5% lower than the AMD Ryzen 9 7900. It outperforms the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H by 0.6% and the Intel Core i5-14600K by 0.8%.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU the limiting factor in this combo for Fivem?

A: The benchmark results indicate the AMD Radeon RX 580 is the primary bottleneck. Frame rates decline sharply with increasing resolution, dropping from 85 FPS at 1080p Low to 31 FPS at 4K Low. The CPU's high benchmark scores suggest it has significant headroom that is not being utilized.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Fivem?

A: No, the measured data shows that 4K performance is not viable. The best 4K result is 31 FPS at Low settings, with Medium at 25 FPS, High at 20 FPS, and Ultra at 15 FPS. All of these fall below acceptable thresholds for smooth multiplayer gameplay.

Q: What is the performance difference between the RX 580 and the GTX 1660 SUPER?

A: The RX 580 has an average benchmark score of 12928, which is 0.4% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER's 12986. This indicates very similar overall GPU performance, though actual game performance may vary by title.

Q: How many frames per second can this combo achieve at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the combo achieves an average of 42 FPS. This is below the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay, suggesting that Ultra settings are only suitable for less demanding scenarios or players who prioritize visual quality over frame rate.