Fivem

The AMD Radeon RX 570 paired with the Intel Core Ultra 7 265 delivers a strictly entry-level experience in Fivem, with benchmark results showing that playable frame rates are confined to 1080p with lower settings. The measured data indicates a fundamental imbalance: the CPU is a top-tier performer, but the GPU’s 4 GB VRAM and older architecture severely bottleneck the system, placing this combo at rank 2867 out of 3005 tested configurations.

FAQ

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

A: Based on the measured FPS, 1920x1080 is the only resolution where average frame rates exceed 60 FPS. At 2560x1440, the best average is 50 FPS on Low settings, and at 3840x2160, the maximum average is only 28 FPS on Low.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in overall benchmark scores?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 has an average benchmark score of 64640, which is 0.3% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 7 265F (64438) and 0.7% higher than the AMD EPYC 7343 (64202). It trails the AMD EPYC 4464P (64823) by 0.3% and the AMD EPYC 9124 (65104) by 0.7%.

Q: Which settings preset provides the most balanced experience at 1080p?

A: The Medium preset at 1920x1080 yields an average of 60 FPS, with a minimum of 51 FPS and a maximum of 70 FPS. This offers a substantial improvement over High (48 FPS) while maintaining a smoother minimum than the 38 FPS average seen on Ultra.

Q: How much faster is the Low preset compared to Ultra at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset achieves an average of 50 FPS, which is exactly double the 25 FPS average recorded on the Ultra preset. The difference is even more pronounced at 4K, where Low (28 FPS) is exactly double the Ultra score (14 FPS).

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile relative to all tested GPUs?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 570 sits in the 74th percentile of all GPUs. Its average benchmark score of 28766 is nearly identical to the AMD Radeon RX 6800M (28874), which is only 0.4% faster, and the AMD Radeon RX 470 (28996), which is 0.8% faster.

Q: Is this combo better suited for CPU-heavy or GPU-heavy tasks in Fivem?

A: The data strongly indicates a GPU bottleneck. The CPU scores in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU only reaches the 74th percentile. The FPS drops dramatically as resolution increases, which is a classic sign of GPU limitation, not CPU limitation.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 is a 20-core, 20-thread processor based on the Arrow Lake-S architecture, built on a 3 nm process by TSMC. It operates with a base clock of 2.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, featuring a 30 MB shared L3 cache. This processor is clearly designed for heavy multithreaded workloads, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 42216 and a Passmark multithread score of 49682.

In the context of Fivem, which is a multiplayer modification for a game that typically relies on single-thread performance for game logic, the CPU’s single-core capabilities are also robust. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 5960 and a Passmark single-thread score of 4689 place it in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs. The data shows that the CPU is not the limiting factor in this configuration; its average benchmark score of 64640 is within 0.7% of the top rival listed, the AMD EPYC 9124.

The CPU's high performance is largely irrelevant to the final frame rates observed in Fivem because the GPU cannot keep up. For instance, at 1080p Low, the combo hits 77 FPS, but at 4K Ultra, it drops to 14 FPS. This pattern is consistent with a GPU bottleneck, where the CPU has ample headroom to process the game data but the graphics card cannot render the frames fast enough. The 20 cores and 20 threads are more than adequate for the game's demands, meaning that any performance issues stem from the graphics subsystem, not the processor.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides a clear hierarchy for settings presets at each resolution. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers the highest average at 77 FPS, which is the only setting that breaks the 60 FPS threshold comfortably. The Medium preset offers a more balanced experience with an average of 60 FPS, a minimum of 51, and a maximum of 70, which is likely the best choice for a smooth visual experience without sacrificing too much performance. The High preset drops to 48 FPS, and Ultra falls to 38 FPS, both of which may feel less responsive.

Moving to 2560x1440, the options become more constrained. The Low preset achieves 50 FPS, which is borderline playable, but the Medium preset drops to 40 FPS with a minimum of 34. High settings yield 32 FPS, and Ultra is effectively unplayable at 25 FPS. For 1440p, the recommendation is to stick with Low settings, as the jump to Medium does not provide a significant visual boost relative to the 10 FPS loss. The data suggests that this combo is not well-suited for 1440p gaming if you require high frame rates.

At 3840x2160, the results are poor across the board. Low settings produce an average of 28 FPS, Medium drops to 22 FPS, and High and Ultra are at 18 and 14 FPS, respectively. None of these are acceptable for a smooth experience, so 4K is not a viable option for this hardware. The best experience, according to the measured rows, is at 1920x1080 with either Low or Medium settings, where the user can prioritize frame rate over graphical fidelity.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific configuration of the Intel Core Ultra 7 265 and AMD Radeon RX 570 ranks 2867 out of 3005 tested combos in Fivem. This places it in the bottom 5% of all combinations, which is a surprisingly low position given the CPU's high standing. The CPU alone ranks in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, but the GPU only ranks in the 74th percentile of all GPUs, and the combination of a top-tier CPU with a mid-tier GPU creates a significant imbalance.

The rank of 2867 indicates that the GPU is dragging down the overall system performance. The measured FPS data supports this, as the frame rates are consistently low even at 1080p. The combo rank is not a reflection of the CPU's capability; rather, it highlights that the RX 570 is the limiting component. When compared to other combos, this pairing is likely to be outperformed by systems with a weaker CPU but a stronger GPU, as the game's performance is heavily dependent on the graphics card.

The disparity between the CPU's percentile (93) and the GPU's percentile (74) is stark. In a game like Fivem, which is often CPU-bound in certain scenarios, the CPU's power might be expected to help, but the data shows that the GPU's 4 GB VRAM and older GCN 4.0 architecture are insufficient to translate that CPU power into high frame rates. The result is a combo that is ranked near the bottom, indicating that it is not a balanced build for this specific game.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 570 is a 14 nm GPU based on the Polaris 20 chip, utilizing the GCN 4.0 architecture. It has 2048 shading units, 128 TMUs, and 32 ROPs, with a base clock of 1168 MHz and a boost clock of 1244 MHz. The GPU features 4 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 224.0 GB/s. Its measured performance includes a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 880 and a Geekbench Vulkan score of 42752.

In Fivem, the GPU's role is critical, and the data shows it is the primary bottleneck. The 4 GB VRAM is likely insufficient for higher resolutions and texture settings, leading to the sharp FPS drops seen as resolution increases. For example, at 1080p Low, the GPU manages 77 FPS, but at 1080p Ultra, it falls to 38 FPS, a reduction of over 50%. This trend is even more pronounced at higher resolutions, where the GPU's memory bandwidth and capacity are overwhelmed.

The GPU's average benchmark score of 28766 places it in the 74th percentile, which is respectable for a standalone component, but it is not enough to drive a modern multiplayer game at high settings. The GPU's nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 6800M (28874) and the AMD Radeon RX 470 (28996), with deltas of -0.4% and -0.8%, respectively. This shows that the RX 570 is performing at a level comparable to a laptop GPU from a higher tier, which explains its limitations in Fivem. The GPU's end-of-life production status also indicates that it is an older part, and its performance characteristics are not suited for demanding titles at high resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured FPS shows a clear scaling with settings. The Low preset delivers the highest average at 77 FPS, followed by Medium at 60 FPS, High at 48 FPS, and Ultra at 38 FPS. The Medium preset has a minimum of 51 FPS and a maximum of 70 FPS, indicating some frame time variance. The Low preset has no recorded minimum or maximum, suggesting a stable performance profile. This resolution is the only one where the combo can achieve a 60+ FPS average, and only on Low settings.

At 2560x1440, the performance drops significantly. The Low preset averages 50 FPS, which is a 35% reduction from the 1080p Low score. Medium averages 40 FPS, with a minimum of 34 and a maximum of 46, representing a 33% drop from the 1080p Medium score. High settings average 32 FPS, and Ultra drops to 25 FPS. The pattern shows that each settings tier costs roughly 8-10 FPS, but the baseline is too low for a comfortable experience.

At 3840x2160, the results are marginal. Low settings produce an average of 28 FPS, Medium averages 22 FPS with a minimum of 19 and a maximum of 25, High averages 18 FPS, and Ultra averages 14 FPS. The data shows that the GPU is severely overburdened at this resolution, with frame rates dipping below 20 FPS on most presets. The minimum FPS of 19 on Medium indicates that even the more stable settings can stutter, making 4K gaming impractical with this hardware. The measured FPS across all resolutions confirms that the RX 570 is the limiting factor, and the CPU's power is largely untapped in this configuration.