Fivem

The Intel Core Ultra 7 165H paired with the AMD Radeon 760M delivers a playable experience only at 1080p Low settings in Fivem, but the data shows that the integrated GPU is the definitive bottleneck across every resolution and quality preset tested. This combo ranks near the very bottom of the database, at 2995th out of 3005 tested combinations, indicating that while the CPU is capable, the graphics solution severely limits the overall gaming potential.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a steep and consistent performance cliff as resolution increases, which is the classic signature of a GPU-bound scenario. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 54 FPS, but this drops to 36 FPS at 1440p and further to just 20 FPS at 4K. This represents a 33% performance loss from 1080p to 1440p, and a 63% loss from 1080p to 4K, illustrating how quickly the rendering load overwhelms the graphics processor.

The scaling pattern becomes even more telling when examining the High settings preset. At 1080p High, the average frame rate is 34 FPS, which falls to 23 FPS at 1440p and collapses to 13 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops are similar to the Low preset, but the absolute numbers are already too low for smooth gameplay at 1080p, meaning the GPU is struggling even at the lowest resolution with higher graphical demands.

The data indicates that the limiting component is unequivocally the AMD Radeon 760M. The Intel Core Ultra 7 165H has enough processing power to feed the GPU at lower resolutions, but as pixel count increases, the GPU's fill rate and shading capabilities become the wall. The transition from 1440p to 4K is particularly brutal, with average FPS nearly halving across all settings, confirming that the integrated graphics unit cannot handle the pixel throughput required at 2160p.

Interestingly, the gap between Low and Ultra settings narrows as resolution increases. At 1080p, the spread between Low and Ultra is 27 FPS (54 vs 27), but at 4K, the spread shrinks to just 10 FPS (20 vs 10). This compression suggests that at 4K, the GPU is so saturated that even reducing graphical quality provides diminishing returns, as the sheer resolution cost dominates the rendering pipeline.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 165H is a 16-core, 22-thread processor based on the Meteor Lake architecture, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. Its benchmark scores are respectable, including 14,551 points in Cinebench R23 multicore and 1,759 points in single-core, placing it in the 84th percentile of all tested CPUs. This is not the component holding back Fivem performance.

The CPU's nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Core Ultra 5 338H with a 0.3% higher average score, and the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X which is 0.5% slower. These close margins indicate that the 165H sits in a competitive mid-range mobile tier, with sufficient multi-threaded throughput for modern gaming workloads. In Fivem, which is a multiplayer modification of Grand Theft Auto V, CPU performance is often critical for handling physics, AI, and network processing.

However, the benchmark results show that the CPU's potential is largely untapped in this combination. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 54 FPS, which is a playable frame rate, but the fact that FPS drops to 27 FPS at 1080p Ultra suggests the CPU is not the primary constraint. A stronger GPU would likely extract significantly higher frame rates from this processor, as the 165H's 22 threads and 5.00 GHz boost clock provide ample headroom for the game's simulation logic.

The processor's 24 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel memory support with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for feeding a discrete-class GPU, but the Radeon 760M relies on system shared memory, which introduces latency and bandwidth limitations. This shared memory architecture means the CPU's memory subsystem performance is directly tied to GPU performance, creating a scenario where the integrated graphics solution cannot fully leverage the CPU's capabilities.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon 760M is an integrated graphics processor based on the RDNA 3.0 architecture, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It features 512 shading units, 32 texture mapping units, and 16 raster output units, with a boost clock of 2599 MHz. Its performance metrics place it in the 35th percentile of all tested GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 6,019 points, which is far below what is needed for modern gaming at high resolutions.

The GPU's nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Radeon RX 6400 at 0.3% higher score and the NVIDIA Quadro P2000 at 0.5% higher score, indicating that the 760M performs similarly to entry-level discrete graphics cards from several generations ago. However, its integrated nature means it shares system memory for VRAM, with bandwidth described as "System Dependent," which is a severe handicap compared to dedicated VRAM.

In Fivem, the GPU's limitations are stark. The measured FPS data shows that even at 1080p Low, the system only achieves 54 FPS, and this drops to 34 FPS at High settings. The Radeon 760M's 5.323 TFLOPS of FP32 compute power is simply insufficient for the game's draw calls and shader complexity at higher settings, resulting in average frame rates that fall below the 30 FPS threshold at any resolution above 1080p Low.

The GPU's memory situation exacerbates the performance issues. With system shared memory, the effective bandwidth is dependent on the CPU's memory controller, and the 89.6 GB/s theoretical bandwidth of the Core Ultra 7 165H is shared between CPU and GPU workloads. This creates contention that further reduces effective GPU performance, particularly at 4K where the memory bandwidth requirements for textures and frame buffers increase exponentially.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core Ultra 7 165H and AMD Radeon 760M ranks 2995th out of 3005 tested combos in Fivem, placing it in the bottom 0.3% of all systems in the database. This is an extraordinarily low ranking that reflects the fundamental mismatch between the capable CPU and the underpowered integrated GPU for this particular game.

The data indicates that this combo performs worse than nearly every other tested configuration, which is expected given that the Radeon 760M is an integrated solution competing against systems with discrete graphics cards. The CPU's 84th percentile ranking among all processors provides a stark contrast to the GPU's 35th percentile, highlighting how the graphics component drags down the overall gaming experience.

The 10 FPS average at 4K Ultra is among the lowest recorded results in the database, and even the best case scenario of 54 FPS at 1080p Low is marginal for a multiplayer game where frame rate consistency is crucial. The combo's rank suggests that users should not expect a smooth experience in Fivem beyond the most basic settings, and the system is clearly not optimized for this workload.

The deltaPct values for the GPU's nearest rivals are all within 0.5% of its average score, showing that the 760M is a mid-pack performer among integrated and entry-level GPUs, but this is simply not enough for Fivem's demanding rendering requirements. The CPU's nearest rivals are all within 0.5% of its score as well, but this does not compensate for the graphics bottleneck that dominates the measured FPS results.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its most playable results, with an average of 54 FPS at Low settings, 43 FPS at Medium, 34 FPS at High, and 27 FPS at Ultra. The Medium preset shows a minimum of 36 FPS and a maximum of 49 FPS, indicating some frame pacing variability, but the averages suggest that only the Low preset consistently hits the 60 FPS target.

The 2560x1440 results show a significant drop, with averages of 36 FPS at Low, 28 FPS at Medium, 23 FPS at High, and 17 FPS at Ultra. The Medium preset at this resolution records a minimum of 24 FPS and a maximum of 32 FPS, which means even the most favorable moments fall below the 30 FPS playability threshold. This resolution is not recommended for this combination.

The 3840x2160 results are uniformly poor, with averages of 20 FPS at Low, 16 FPS at Medium, 13 FPS at High, and 10 FPS at Ultra. The Medium preset shows a minimum of 13 FPS and a maximum of 18 FPS, confirming that 4K gaming is essentially impossible with this hardware. The frame rates at this resolution are so low that the game becomes a slideshow regardless of settings.

The data shows a clear pattern where the GPU's rendering capabilities are the sole determinant of performance. The CPU's strong benchmark scores do not translate into higher FPS because the Radeon 760M cannot process frames fast enough to utilize the available CPU resources. The 1080p Low result of 54 FPS is the only acceptable outcome, and even that requires significant graphical compromises.

FAQ

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

A: The only playable configuration is 1080p Low, which achieves an average of 54 FPS. All other settings at 1080p fall below 45 FPS, and any resolution above 1080p results in averages below 36 FPS.

Q: Can this system handle 1440p gaming in Fivem?

A: No, the data shows that 1440p Low produces only 36 FPS average, and 1440p Ultra drops to 17 FPS. The GPU cannot sustain playable frame rates at this resolution.

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

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 165H has an average benchmark score of 34,083, which is 0.3% lower than the Intel Core Ultra 5 338H and 0.5% higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X.

Q: Is the GPU the bottleneck in this system?

A: Yes, the data clearly shows that the AMD Radeon 760M is the limiting factor. The CPU ranks in the 84th percentile, while the GPU ranks in the 35th percentile, and FPS drops dramatically with resolution increases.

Q: What performance can users expect at 4K?

A: The results are uniformly poor, with 20 FPS at Low and 10 FPS at Ultra. Even the best 4K result is below the minimum threshold for playable gaming.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested systems?

A: It ranks 2995th out of 3005 tested combos, placing it in the bottom 0.3% of all configurations in the database for this game.