Fivem

Fivem, the multiplayer modification framework for Grand Theft Auto V, presents a demanding workload that stresses both CPU and GPU. The pairing of the Intel Core Ultra 7 265 with the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT yields a predictable but revealing performance profile across resolutions and settings. The data shows a system that can deliver playable frame rates at 1080p and 1440p with settings adjustments, but which falls short of smooth performance at 4K Ultra. This analysis walks through the measured FPS data, component roles, and how this specific combination ranks against other tested configurations in the database.

FAQ

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

A: Based on the measured data, 1920x1080 is the most versatile resolution. The average FPS ranges from 76 at Ultra settings to 156 at Low settings, offering a wide spectrum of performance. At 2560x1440, the range shifts to 50 FPS at Ultra and 103 FPS at Low, which is still playable but with a narrower margin for high refresh rate displays.

Q: How does the CPU's core count affect Fivem performance?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 has 20 cores and 20 threads. Fivem, being a multiplayer mod, can distribute its workload across many threads. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the system reaches 156 FPS, suggesting the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU efficiently at lower resolutions where the GPU is less of a bottleneck.

Q: Is the RX 5700 XT's 8 GB VRAM sufficient for Fivem at 4K?

A: The data shows that at 3840x2160, average FPS drops to 36 with High settings and 28 with Ultra settings. While the 8 GB of GDDR6 memory is enough to load the game, the GPU's raw compute power (9.754 TFLOPS) appears to be the limiting factor at this resolution, preventing playable frame rates at higher presets.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the average FPS more than doubles when moving from Ultra to Low. The system delivers 50 FPS on Ultra and 103 FPS on Low. This indicates that the GPU is heavily taxed by the higher-detail settings and that reducing them provides a significant performance boost.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to all other tested setups in Fivem?

A: This combination ranks 2224 out of 3005 tested combos in Fivem. This places it in the lower-middle portion of the database, indicating that while it is not among the top performers, it is not at the very bottom either. The ranking reflects the balance of the capable CPU and the mid-range GPU.

Q: What is the frame time consistency like at 1080p Medium?

A: The measured data for 1920x1080 Medium shows an average FPS of 123, with a minimum of 104 FPS and a maximum of 141 FPS. This 37 FPS spread between minimum and maximum indicates some frame time variance, but the minimum of 104 FPS suggests it remains fluid for most gameplay.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT is built on the RDNA 1.0 architecture and features 2560 shading units. Its performance is defined by a base clock of 1605 MHz and a boost clock of 1905 MHz, with a game clock rated at 1755 MHz. The GPU's memory subsystem includes 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. This configuration places the card in the 59th percentile of all GPUs in the database.

In Fivem, the GPU's role becomes more critical as resolution and settings increase. The measured FPS data shows a clear pattern: at 1080p Low, the system achieves 156 FPS, but at 4K Ultra, it falls to 28 FPS. This dramatic drop indicates that the RX 5700 XT is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions and quality presets. The GPU's pixel rate of 121.9 GPixel/s and texture rate of 304.8 GTexel/s are adequate for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but they are overwhelmed by the demands of 4K rendering in Fivem.

The VRAM capacity of 8 GB is sufficient for the game's assets, but the compute performance is not. The card's FP32 performance of 9.754 TFLOPS is a limiting factor for the heavy draw distances and dynamic lighting typical of Fivem servers. Benchmark results support this, with the GPU scoring 16277 in the Passmark G3D test and 64 in the Passmark DirectX 12 test. These scores are modest, and the data suggests that the RX 5700 XT is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming in Fivem rather than 4K.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance on the optimal settings for this hardware combination. At 1920x1080, the Medium preset delivers an average of 123 FPS with a minimum of 104 FPS, which is an excellent balance of visual quality and smoothness. The High preset at 1080p drops to 98 FPS, which is still playable but offers less headroom for demanding scenes. The Ultra preset at 76 FPS is acceptable for slower-paced gameplay but may feel less responsive in fast action.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset is the best choice, delivering an average of 81 FPS with a minimum of 69 FPS. This provides a smooth experience that takes advantage of the higher resolution. The High preset at 65 FPS is borderline, and the Ultra preset at 50 FPS may result in noticeable stutter during intense moments. The Low preset at 103 FPS is the only way to achieve a high refresh rate experience at this resolution, but it comes at the cost of visual fidelity.

For 3840x2160, the data shows that the system is not capable of delivering a smooth experience at any preset. The Low preset achieves 57 FPS, which is playable but not ideal, while the Medium preset drops to 45 FPS, and the High preset falls to 36 FPS. The Ultra preset at 28 FPS is not recommended for any gameplay scenario. For 4K, the Low preset is the only viable option, and even then, the experience is marginal.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system shows its strongest performance. The Low preset delivers an average of 156 FPS, the highest of any configuration tested. The Medium preset follows with an average of 123 FPS, with a recorded minimum of 104 FPS and a maximum of 141 FPS. The High preset achieves an average of 98 FPS, and the Ultra preset drops to 76 FPS. This resolution provides the most flexibility, with all presets delivering playable frame rates.

At 2560x1440, the performance scales down as expected. The Low preset averages 103 FPS, which is still very smooth. The Medium preset averages 81 FPS, with a minimum of 69 FPS and a maximum of 93 FPS. The High preset averages 65 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 50 FPS. The data shows that the GPU begins to struggle with the higher pixel count, and the gap between Low and Ultra widens significantly.

At 3840x2160, the system is clearly GPU-bound. The Low preset averages 57 FPS, the only preset above 50 FPS at this resolution. The Medium preset averages 45 FPS, with a minimum of 38 FPS and a maximum of 52 FPS. The High preset averages 36 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 28 FPS. The measured data indicates that 4K gaming with this GPU is only feasible at the lowest settings, and even then, the frame rate is not consistently smooth.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and consistent across all settings. At Low settings, the average FPS falls from 156 at 1080p to 103 at 1440p and then to 57 at 4K. This represents a 34% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a further 45% drop from 1440p to 4K. The scaling is not linear, with the larger drop occurring at the highest resolution.

At Medium settings, the average FPS falls from 123 at 1080p to 81 at 1440p and then to 45 at 4K. This is a 34% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 44% drop from 1440p to 4K. The pattern is similar to Low settings, indicating that the GPU is consistently the limiting factor. At High settings, the average FPS falls from 98 at 1080p to 65 at 1440p and then to 36 at 4K, with drops of 34% and 45% respectively.

The data clearly shows that this system is heavily GPU-limited. The consistent percentage drops across settings suggest that the CPU is not a bottleneck at any resolution. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 has ample headroom, and the RX 5700 XT is the component that determines the frame rate. The scaling pattern indicates that if a more powerful GPU were paired with the same CPU, the performance at 1440p and 4K would improve dramatically.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 is a 20-core, 20-thread processor based on the Arrow Lake architecture. It has a base clock of 2.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. The CPU's cache hierarchy includes 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 3 MB of L2 cache per core, and 30 MB of shared L3 cache. This processor scores in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs in the database, indicating strong overall performance.

In Fivem, the CPU's role is to handle game logic, physics, and the complex multiplayer interactions. The data shows that the CPU is not the bottleneck in this configuration. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 156 FPS, which is a high frame rate that requires a capable CPU to feed the GPU. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 42216 and single-core score of 5960 demonstrate strong processing power.

The Passmark multithread score of 49682 and single-thread score of 4689 further confirm the CPU's capability. The nearest rival, the AMD EPYC 4464P, has an average score of 64823, which is only 0.3% higher than the Core Ultra 7 265's average score of 64640. This indicates that the CPU is competitive with other high-end processors. The data suggests that the CPU provides more than enough performance for Fivem, and the frame rate is always constrained by the GPU.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the Intel Core Ultra 7 265 and AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT ranks 2224 out of 3005 tested combos in Fivem. This places it in the 74th percentile of all tested configurations, meaning that roughly 74% of tested combos perform better in this game. The ranking is a direct reflection of the GPU's limitations at higher resolutions and settings.

The CPU is not the reason for this ranking. The Core Ultra 7 265's average benchmark score of 64640 places it in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, and its nearest rivals are all within 1% of its score. The GPU, however, with an average benchmark score of 16361, sits in the 59th percentile of all GPUs. This imbalance between the high-performing CPU and the mid-range GPU is what drags the combo ranking down.

The data shows that this combo is best suited for 1080p gaming, where it can deliver high frame rates at most settings. At 1440p, it is still viable but requires settings compromises. At 4K, the combo is not competitive, with even the Low preset failing to maintain a consistently smooth frame rate. The ranking of 2224 out of 3005 accurately reflects this performance profile, positioning the combo as a capable 1080p setup that struggles with higher resolutions.