Fivem

# Fivem Performance Analysis: Intel Core Ultra 7 265 + AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT

The combination of Intel's Core Ultra 7 265 processor and AMD's Radeon RX 6800 XT graphics card produces a compelling Fivem experience, with measured frame rates ranging from 43 FPS at 4K Ultra to 242 FPS at 1080p Low. The data reveals a system that scales predictably across resolutions and settings, though the performance ceiling at lower resolutions suggests CPU involvement that merits closer examination.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear and consistent pattern as resolution increases. At 1080p High, the system delivers 153 FPS average, which drops to 101 FPS at 1440p High, and further to 56 FPS at 4K High. This represents a 34% reduction from 1080p to 1440p, and a 63% reduction from 1080p to 4K. The scaling is not perfectly linear, which hints at how the workload shifts between components.

Looking at Low settings, the pattern becomes more revealing. The system produces 242 FPS at 1080p Low, 159 FPS at 1440p Low, and 88 FPS at 4K Low. The percentage drops are 34% from 1080p to 1440p and 64% from 1080p to 4K. These reductions are remarkably consistent with the High settings results, suggesting that the resolution scaling behavior is largely independent of the graphics preset.

The Ultra settings tell a similar story with steeper absolute declines. At 1080p Ultra, the average is 119 FPS, falling to 78 FPS at 1440p Ultra, and 43 FPS at 4K Ultra. The relative drops are 34% and 64% respectively, mirroring the other settings. This uniformity across all presets indicates that Fivem's rendering pipeline responds to resolution changes in a highly predictable manner.

The data implies that at 1080p, particularly with Low settings, the system may be approaching a CPU-imposed ceiling. The 242 FPS result at 1080p Low is nearly three times the 88 FPS at 4K Low, but the gap between 1080p and 1440p at Low settings (83 FPS difference) is larger than the gap between 1440p and 4K (71 FPS difference). This nonlinearity suggests that at 1080p Low, the Core Ultra 7 265's 20 cores and 20 threads are working harder relative to the GPU, whereas at higher resolutions the RX 6800 XT becomes the primary bottleneck.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT brings substantial resources to Fivem, including 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus delivering 512.0 GB/s bandwidth. The GPU's 4608 shading units, 288 texture mapping units, and 128 ROPs provide the raw throughput needed for the game's demanding scenes. With a boost clock of 2250 MHz and a game clock of 2015 MHz, the card operates at high frequencies that translate directly into frame rate headroom.

The VRAM allocation becomes increasingly relevant at higher resolutions. At 4K Ultra, the system manages 43 FPS average, which is the lowest measured result. With 16 GB of VRAM, capacity is unlikely to be the limiting factor, but the memory bandwidth of 512.0 GB/s must feed the 128 ROPs and 4608 shading units across a 3840x2160 framebuffer. The 4K results, ranging from 43 FPS at Ultra to 88 FPS at Low, show that the GPU is heavily taxed at this resolution regardless of settings.

The GPU's benchmark scores reinforce its position. With a Passmark G3D score of 24980 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3689, the RX 6800 XT sits at the 85th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA RTX A1000 Mobile, scores 47743 average benchmark points, just 1.5% behind, while the Intel Arc A550M is 2.5% ahead. These margins are tight, indicating that the RX 6800 XT is competitive but not dominant in its segment.

The 7 nm process node and RDNA 2.0 architecture with 26,800 million transistors on a 520 mm² die contribute to the card's efficiency and thermal profile. The 300 W TDP and dual-slot design with 2x 8-pin power connectors suggest a power-hungry component, but the performance data shows that this power is well spent in Fivem scenarios. The 20.74 TFLOPS FP32 compute capability provides ample headroom for the game's multiplayer environments, which can involve numerous dynamic objects and player interactions.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combination if I want consistently high frame rates?

A: At 1080p, all settings produce average FPS above 119, with Low reaching 242 FPS, Medium at 191 FPS, and High at 153 FPS. Even at 1440p, High settings deliver 101 FPS average, which remains smooth for most gameplay scenarios.

Q: How does the RX 6800 XT compare to its nearest GPU rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RX 6800 XT has an average benchmark score of 48477, placing it at the 85th percentile. The NVIDIA RTX A1000 Mobile is 1.5% behind, while the Intel Arc A550M and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti are 2.5% and 3% ahead respectively.

Q: Is the Core Ultra 7 265 a bottleneck at 1080p Low settings?

A: The 1080p Low result of 242 FPS is significantly higher than the 1440p Low result of 159 FPS, with a 34% drop. This large gap suggests that the CPU's 20 cores and 20 threads are keeping pace well, though the GPU may be less stressed at this resolution and settings combination.

Q: What is the FPS difference between Medium and Ultra settings at each resolution?

A: At 1080p, Medium averages 191 FPS versus 119 FPS for Ultra, a 72 FPS difference. At 1440p, the gap is 48 FPS (126 vs 78). At 4K, the difference narrows to 27 FPS (70 vs 43).

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested combinations?

A: The combination ranks 893rd out of 3005 tested combos in Fivem, placing it in the top 30% of all systems evaluated for this game.

Q: Does the CPU's benchmark performance align with its Fivem results?

A: The Core Ultra 7 265 scores 42216 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 5960 in single-core, with a 93rd percentile ranking. These strong scores support the high frame rates observed at lower resolutions where CPU performance matters more.

Settings Recommendations

The best experience per the measured rows depends on the user's priority for visual fidelity versus frame rate. At 1080p, Medium settings provide an excellent balance with 191 FPS average and minimum 162 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay even in demanding multiplayer moments. The jump to High at 1080p costs 38 FPS on average (down to 153 FPS), which may be acceptable for those wanting better visuals, but Medium offers headroom for frame time consistency.

For 1440p users, High settings at 101 FPS average represent the sweet spot. Medium at 126 FPS is also viable, but the visual improvement from Medium to High likely justifies the 25 FPS reduction for most players. Ultra at 1440p drops to 78 FPS, which remains playable but approaches the threshold where competitive multiplayer performance could suffer.

At 4K, Medium settings deliver 70 FPS average with a minimum of 59 FPS, making it the only 4K preset that consistently stays above 60 FPS. High at 56 FPS and Ultra at 43 FPS dip below the smoothness threshold, though they may be acceptable for less competitive or single-player-oriented Fivem servers. Low at 4K provides 88 FPS but sacrifices too much visual quality for most users.

The data suggests that Medium settings across all resolutions offer the most balanced experience. At 1080p Medium, the system produces 191 FPS with a 162 FPS minimum, while 1440p Medium maintains 126 FPS with a 107 FPS minimum. These results provide sufficient headroom for the unpredictable frame time spikes common in multiplayer environments, where many players and dynamic events can cause sudden performance drops.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 and AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT combination ranks 893rd out of 3005 tested combos in Fivem, positioning it in the 70th percentile of all systems measured. This placement indicates a solidly above-average performer, though not at the very top tier of configurations. The rank reflects the balanced nature of the pairing, where neither component dramatically overpowers the other.

The CPU's individual ranking provides context for this result. The Core Ultra 7 265 sits at the 93rd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 64640. Its nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 4464P at 64823 (0.3% ahead), the Intel Core Ultra 7 265F at 64438 (0.3% behind), and the AMD EPYC 9124 at 65104 (0.7% ahead). These tight margins show that the CPU is competitive with enterprise-class processors in synthetic workloads.

The GPU's 85th percentile ranking is slightly lower than the CPU's 93rd percentile, suggesting that Fivem's performance may be more GPU-limited in this pairing. The RX 6800 XT's average benchmark score of 48477 places it near the NVIDIA RTX A1000 Mobile (47743, 1.5% behind) and Intel Arc A550M (49737, 2.5% ahead). This 3% spread among the nearest rivals indicates that the GPU is well-positioned within its performance class.

The combination rank of 893/3005 suggests that while the individual components are strong, there are many configurations that achieve higher Fivem performance. This could be due to the game's sensitivity to specific hardware characteristics, such as memory architecture or driver optimization, rather than raw compute power. The 20-core, 20-thread CPU configuration with 30 MB of L3 cache provides excellent multitasking capability, but Fivem may not fully utilize all cores in every scenario.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160 (4K), the measured results show a clear performance hierarchy across settings. Ultra settings produce an average of 43 FPS, which is the lowest result in the entire dataset. High settings improve to 56 FPS average, while Medium reaches 70 FPS with a minimum of 59 FPS and maximum of 80 FPS. Low settings deliver the best 4K performance at 88 FPS average. The progression from Ultra to Low represents a 105% improvement in average frame rate at 4K.

Moving to 2560x1440 (1440p), the performance scales upward substantially. Ultra settings average 78 FPS, High reaches 101 FPS, and Medium delivers 126 FPS with a minimum of 107 FPS and maximum of 145 FPS. Low settings produce 159 FPS average. The jump from 4K to 1440p at each setting shows consistent improvements: 35 FPS for Ultra, 45 FPS for High, 56 FPS for Medium, and 71 FPS for Low.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the system achieves its highest frame rates. Ultra settings average 119 FPS, High produces 153 FPS, and Medium reaches 191 FPS with a minimum of 162 FPS and maximum of 220 FPS. Low settings deliver an impressive 242 FPS average. The 1080p results demonstrate that this combo can drive high-refresh-rate monitors at lower settings, with Medium providing a strong 191 FPS average that exceeds most display refresh rates.

The data shows that the Medium preset consistently provides the most stable frame delivery, as it is the only settings tier with recorded minimum and maximum values across all resolutions. At 1080p Medium, the 162-220 FPS range indicates a 58 FPS spread, while 1440p Medium has a 38 FPS spread (107-145), and 4K Medium has a 21 FPS spread (59-80). This narrowing range at higher resolutions suggests that GPU-bound scenarios produce more consistent frame times, while CPU involvement at lower resolutions introduces more variability.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 brings substantial processing power to Fivem, with 20 cores and 20 threads operating at a base clock of 2.40 GHz and boost clock of 5.30 GHz. This Arrow Lake architecture processor, built on TSMC's 3 nm process node, includes 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die. The 30 MB shared L3 cache and 3 MB per-core L2 cache provide ample data storage for game assets and physics calculations.

The CPU's benchmark results indicate strong performance across various workloads. In Cinebench R23, it scores 42216 multicore and 5960 single-core, while Passmark tests show 49682 multithread and 4689 single-thread scores. The Passmark physics score of 2923 directly relates to gaming performance, as physics calculations are often CPU-intensive in multiplayer environments. The data compression score of 522983 and encryption score of 40456 demonstrate the CPU's versatility beyond gaming.

At 1080p Low settings, the system achieves 242 FPS, which likely approaches the maximum frame rate the CPU can feed to the GPU. The 34% drop from 1080p to 1440p at Low settings (242 to 159 FPS) is larger than the 27% drop from 1440p to 4K (159 to 88 FPS), indicating that at lower resolutions, the CPU's role becomes more prominent. The 20 cores and 20 threads help manage the many concurrent tasks in Fivem's multiplayer servers, including player position updates, vehicle physics, and network synchronization.

The CPU's 93rd percentile ranking among all processors, with an average benchmark score of 64640, places it above the vast majority of desktop CPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD EPYC 4464P, scores 64823 (0.3% ahead), while the Intel Core Ultra 7 265F is essentially identical at 64438 (0.3% behind). This positioning suggests that the Core Ultra 7 265 provides adequate processing headroom for Fivem, even in crowded server environments where CPU load can spike unpredictably.

The dual-channel DDR5 memory support with 102.4 GB/s bandwidth provides sufficient data throughput for the CPU's 20 cores. The PCIe Gen 5 interface with 20 lanes ensures that the RX 6800 XT can communicate with the CPU without bandwidth limitations, though the GPU's PCIe 4.0 x16 interface operates within its own specifications. The combination of high core count, fast boost clock, and large cache hierarchy makes this CPU well-suited for Fivem's blend of single-threaded game logic and multi-threaded background tasks.