Fivem

Fivem, the multiplayer modification framework built on Grand Theft Auto V, remains a demanding title due to its heavy CPU reliance and the variable performance of community-made servers. The pairing of an Intel Core Ultra 7 265 with an AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT presents a compelling mix of a high-core-count processor with a mid-range RDNA 2 graphics card. The measured data reveals a configuration that scales predictably with resolution, but also exposes a distinct bottleneck that shifts between the CPU and GPU depending on the settings chosen.

Settings Recommendations

The data suggests that the Medium preset at 2560x1440 offers the most balanced experience, but the choice of optimal settings is heavily dependent on the target resolution.

At 1920x1080, the High preset yields an average of 126 FPS, which is more than sufficient for smooth gameplay on standard 60Hz or 144Hz monitors. However, the Low preset pushes the average to 200 FPS, and the Medium preset sits comfortably at 158 FPS. Given that the CPU is likely the primary driver at this resolution, the jump from Medium to High costs 32 FPS, while the jump from High to Ultra costs 28 FPS. The Medium preset, with a minimum FPS of 134, provides a strong safety margin against drops in populated areas, making it the most reliable choice for high-refresh-rate 1080p displays.

For 2560x1440, the High preset delivers 83 FPS on average. This is the sweet spot for this resolution, as it balances visual fidelity with performance that stays above the 60 FPS threshold for most monitors. The Ultra preset drops to 65 FPS, which is still playable but leaves less headroom for the frame-time spikes that can occur in Fivem's multiplayer environments. While the Medium preset at 104 FPS is faster, the visual trade-off at 1440p is often more noticeable than at 1080p, making High the recommended setting for a quality experience.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the GPU becomes the limiting factor, and the data shows that the Ultra preset is not viable, with an average of just 36 FPS. The High preset at 46 FPS is also below the desired 60 FPS target. The Medium preset, with an average of 58 FPS and a minimum of 49 FPS, is the only setting that approaches playability, but it still suffers from occasional dips. The Low preset at 73 FPS is the only way to achieve a smooth 60+ FPS experience at 4K, but it requires a significant sacrifice in visual quality. For a consistent experience at this resolution, Low is the pragmatic choice.

How This Combo Ranks

In the grand database of tested hardware combinations for Fivem, this specific pairing of the Intel Core Ultra 7 265 and AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT holds the 1318th position out of 3005 tested combos. This places the configuration in the 56th percentile, meaning it outperforms a slight majority of other systems that have been benchmarked in this game. This is a respectable standing, but it does not place the combo in the upper echelon of performers.

The ranking suggests that while the CPU is a high-end part, the GPU is holding the combo back from achieving a higher position. The RX 6750 XT, while a capable card, is not a flagship-level component. The data implies that the overall performance in Fivem is more constrained by the GPU than the CPU, particularly at higher resolutions. The rank of 1318 out of 3005 indicates that many other tested systems feature either a stronger GPU or a more balanced pairing, allowing them to secure higher average frame rates. This combo is a solid mid-tier performer, but it does not challenge the top of the leaderboard.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to play Fivem with this hardware?

A: The data indicates that 2560x1440 on the High preset provides an excellent balance, yielding an average of 83 FPS. While 1920x1080 can achieve much higher frame rates, 1440p High offers a better visual experience without dropping below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Is the Intel Core Ultra 7 265 or the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT the main bottleneck?

A: The bottleneck shifts depending on the resolution. At 1080p, the GPU is likely the limiting factor, as frame rates are very high. At 4K, the GPU is definitively the bottleneck, as the data shows a significant performance drop (from 126 FPS at 1080p High to 46 FPS at 4K High).

Q: How does the RX 6750 XT compare to its immediate rivals in the benchmark database?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score is 26011. Its closest rival, the AMD Radeon R9 M395X, has an average score of 25891, which is 0.5% slower. It also leads the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile by a 1.1% margin, showing it is competitive with those specific parts.

Q: Is this combination capable of high refresh rate gaming at 1080p?

A: Yes, the data shows it can easily handle high refresh rates. At 1080p with Low settings, it averages 200 FPS. Even on the High preset, it maintains an average of 126 FPS, which is sufficient for 120Hz monitors.

Q: What is the average performance difference between the Medium and High settings?

A: The performance cost of moving from Medium to High is consistent across resolutions. At 1080p, the average FPS drops from 158 to 126. At 1440p, it drops from 104 to 83. At 4K, it drops from 58 to 46. This represents roughly a 20% performance reduction for the visual upgrade.

Q: How does the CPU's benchmark score compare to its closest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 7 265F?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 has an average benchmark score of 64640. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265F has an average score of 64438, with a deltaPct of 0.3, meaning the 265 is 0.3% slower than the 265F in synthetic benchmarks.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of the combo's performance across a matrix of resolutions and settings.

At 1920x1080, the results are as follows:

• Ultra: Average FPS is 98.
• High: Average FPS is 126.
• Medium: Average FPS is 158, with a minimum of 134 and a maximum of 182.
• Low: Average FPS is 200.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance scales down:

• Ultra: Average FPS is 65.
• High: Average FPS is 83.
• Medium: Average FPS is 104, with a minimum of 88 and a maximum of 120.
• Low: Average FPS is 132.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is heavily taxed:

• Ultra: Average FPS is 36.
• High: Average FPS is 46.
• Medium: Average FPS is 58, with a minimum of 49 and a maximum of 66.
• Low: Average FPS is 73.

The data also shows that the minimum FPS values are only recorded for the Medium preset. The relatively small gap between the minimum and maximum FPS at each resolution (e.g., 134 to 182 at 1080p) suggests that the frame times are reasonably stable, which is crucial for a multiplayer game where consistency is key to a good experience.

Resolution Scaling

The transition from 1080p to 4K reveals a classic resolution scaling pattern that highlights the GPU's role as the primary bottleneck at higher pixel counts. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 126 at 1080p to 83 at 1440p, a 34% decrease. Moving from 1440p to 4K, the average FPS drops from 83 to 46, a further 45% decrease. This aggressive scaling is characteristic of a GPU that is becoming saturated with pixel fill-rate demands.

The scaling on the Low preset is also telling. The average FPS goes from 200 at 1080p to 132 at 1440p (a 34% drop) and then to 73 at 4K (a 45% drop). The consistency of these percentage drops across different settings strongly suggests that the GPU is the sole limiting factor in this range. The CPU has enough headroom at these resolutions to feed the GPU without becoming a constraint, allowing the graphics card's workload to be the primary determinant of performance.

This behavior contrasts with the scaling between 1080p and 1440p, where the CPU is still a significant contributor. The fact that the FPS does not double when moving from 4K to 1080p, despite the pixel count dropping by a factor of four, indicates that the CPU is preventing the GPU from reaching its full potential at lower resolutions. The system is well-balanced at 1440p, but becomes GPU-bound at 4K and more CPU-bound at 1080p.

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. Its substantial core count and high boost clock are reflected in its strong benchmark scores, such as a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 42216 and a single-core score of 5960. Its average benchmark score of 64640 places it in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, indicating it is a very high-performing processor.

In Fivem, which is known for being a CPU-intensive game, this processor provides a solid foundation. The game's engine often struggles with high core counts, but the high single-core performance of the Ultra 7 265 is critical for the game's main simulation thread. The data suggests that the CPU is more than capable of handling the game's logic, as evidenced by the high frame rates at 1080p. The 30 MB of shared L3 cache helps maintain data flow, and the 102.4 GB/s memory bandwidth ensures that data can be fed to the cores quickly.

The benchmark data shows that the CPU is not the primary bottleneck in this configuration at higher resolutions. Its performance is so strong that it allows the GPU to become the limiting factor. The CPU's ranking, with a percentile of 93, is significantly higher than the GPU's percentile of 71, confirming that the processor is a higher-tier component relative to the graphics card. This mismatch is the core reason why the combo's overall rank in Fivem is not higher; the system's potential is capped by the GPU's capabilities.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT is based on the RDNA 2.0 architecture and features 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 432.0 GB/s. Its boost clock is rated at 2600 MHz, and its FP32 performance is 13.31 TFLOPS. The card has a benchmark score of 20700 in the Passmark G3D test and an average overall score of 26011, which places it in the 71st percentile of all GPUs.

The GPU's role in Fivem is clear from the measured FPS data. At 4K, the card is completely overburdened, with the Ultra preset managing only 36 FPS. Even at the High preset, it only achieves 46 FPS. The 12 GB of VRAM is not a limiting factor at these settings, but the raw compute power and memory bandwidth are insufficient to maintain high frame rates at 4K. The card's performance ceiling is evident, and it is the primary reason the combo fails to reach higher ranks in the database.

At 1440p, the GPU provides a much more reasonable experience, with the High preset delivering 83 FPS. This suggests that the card is well-suited for 1440p gaming, where it can balance its workload effectively. The comparison with its nearest rivals shows it is a competitive mid-range part, but its standing in the 71st percentile of all GPUs indicates that a significant number of other graphics cards are faster. The GPU's end-of-life production status also suggests that it is a previous-generation product, and its performance in Fivem reflects its mid-range positioning in the market.