Fivem

FAQ

Q: What is the measured performance of the Intel Core Ultra 7 265 with the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT in Fivem?

A: The combo delivers an average of 281 FPS at 1080p Low settings, dropping to 137 FPS at 1080p Ultra. At 4K, the average ranges from 103 FPS on Low to 50 FPS on Ultra, with Medium settings showing a minimum of 69 FPS and a maximum of 93 FPS.

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

A: The combo ranks 525th out of 3005 tested combinations in Fivem, placing it in the top 17.5% of all recorded setups. This suggests strong overall performance, though not at the very top tier.

Q: What is the CPU's benchmark standing relative to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 scores 64,640 on average benchmarks, sitting 0.3% below the AMD EPYC 4464P (64,823) and 0.3% above the Intel Core Ultra 7 265F (64,438). It is 0.7% ahead of the AMD EPYC 7343 (64,202) and 0.7% behind the AMD EPYC 9124 (65,104).

Q: What is the GPU's benchmark standing relative to its nearest rivals?

A: The RX 7900 XT averages 13,745 in GPU benchmarks, which is 0.5% below the AMD Radeon 660M (13,812) and 0.5% below the NVIDIA RTX A2000 Mobile (13,821). It sits 0.9% below the RX 570X (13,871) and 1.5% above the RX 9070 XT (13,543).

Q: What are the key specifications of the CPU and GPU?

A: The CPU has 20 cores and 20 threads with a base clock of 2.40 GHz and boost clock of 5.30 GHz, featuring 30 MB of shared L3 cache. The GPU has 20 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 320-bit bus with 800.0 GB/s bandwidth, 5376 shading units, and a boost clock of 2394 MHz.

Q: Are there frame time data points for Medium settings?

A: Yes, Medium settings provide the only complete frame data. At 1080p, the minimum is 188 FPS and maximum is 255 FPS. At 1440p, the minimum is 124 FPS and maximum is 168 FPS. At 4K, the minimum is 69 FPS and maximum is 93 FPS.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT is built on the Navi 31 chip with RDNA 3.0 architecture, manufactured on a 5 nm process by TSMC. It packs 57,700 million transistors across a 529 mm² die, which is substantial for a consumer graphics card. The GPU's memory configuration is particularly notable: 20 GB of GDDR6 on a 320-bit bus delivers 800.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is generous for Fivem's open-world multiplayer environments that often stream large texture sets.

Clock speeds are meaningfully high. The base clock runs at 1387 MHz, the game clock at 2025 MHz, and the boost clock reaches 2394 MHz. Memory operates at 2500 MHz with 20 Gbps effective throughput. These clocks translate into raw compute capabilities: 51.48 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 804.4 GTexel/s of texture fill rate. The 5376 shading units and 192 ROPs allow for high pixel throughput at 459.6 GPixel/s, which matters for Fivem's dense cityscapes and dynamic lighting.

The GPU's percentile standing at 55 vs all GPUs is modest, but its average benchmark score of 13,745 tells a more nuanced story. The nearest rivals are a mix of integrated and mobile parts, which is unusual. The RX 7900 XT sits 1.5% above the RX 9070 XT (13,543) and 0.5% below the Radeon 660M (13,812). This suggests that in synthetic benchmarks, the card's standing is competitive but not dominant in this specific metric.

In Fivem specifically, the GPU's role becomes clearer when examining resolution scaling. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 281 FPS, but at 4K Low, it drops to 103 FPS. This 63% reduction from 1080p to 4K indicates that the GPU is being pushed harder at higher resolutions, which is typical for a multiplayer game with heavy draw calls. The 20 GB frame buffer is unlikely to be a bottleneck even at 4K Ultra, where the average is 50 FPS.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of decreasing performance as resolution increases. Starting at 1080p Low with 281 FPS, the same settings at 1440p produce 185 FPS, and at 4K, 103 FPS. This represents a 34% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 44% drop from 1440p to 4K. The scaling is consistent across all settings presets.

At High settings, the progression is 177 FPS (1080p) → 117 FPS (1440p) → 65 FPS (4K), showing a 34% decline from 1080p to 1440p and a 44% decline from 1440p to 4K. Medium settings show 221 FPS → 146 FPS → 81 FPS, with the same 34% and 44% reductions respectively. Ultra settings follow suit: 137 FPS → 90 FPS → 50 FPS.

The consistent percentage drops across all settings suggest that the limiting component scales predictably with resolution. The fact that 4K performance is roughly one-third of 1080p performance at every preset indicates a GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions. The CPU has enough headroom to feed the GPU at 1080p, but as pixel count quadruples from 1080p to 4K, the GPU's fill rate and shading capabilities become the primary constraint.

Interestingly, the gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 144 FPS (281 vs 137), while at 4K it narrows to 53 FPS (103 vs 50). This compression at higher resolutions further confirms that the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K, while at 1080p, the CPU and GPU are more balanced, allowing settings to have a larger impact on frame rates.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 525th out of 3005 tested combinations in Fivem, placing it in the 82.5th percentile overall. This is a strong showing for a CPU that sits at the 93rd percentile vs all CPUs and a GPU at the 55th percentile vs all GPUs. The discrepancy between the GPU's modest synthetic percentile and the combo's strong in-game rank suggests that Fivem is more CPU-sensitive than many other titles.

The CPU's nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks provide context for its role. The Ultra 7 265 scores 64,640, nearly identical to the EPYC 4464P (64,823, -0.3%) and the Ultra 7 265F (64,438, +0.3%). These small differences in synthetic benchmarks translate to negligible real-world differences, meaning the CPU is well-positioned among its peers.

The GPU's nearest rivals are more disparate. The RX 7900 XT's 13,745 average score sits between the RX 9070 XT (13,543, +1.5%) and the Radeon 660M (13,812, -0.5%). The fact that an integrated GPU like the 660M scores comparably in this synthetic metric is surprising, but the in-game performance clearly demonstrates the discrete card's superiority. This underscores that synthetic benchmarks do not always predict gaming performance accurately.

Given the rank of 525 out of 3005, the combo outperforms roughly 82.5% of all tested configurations in Fivem. This places it in the upper quartile, making it a capable setup for this multiplayer title. The data suggests that the CPU is the stronger component relative to its peers, which aligns with Fivem's known sensitivity to single-thread performance and high core counts.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates. Low settings produce an average of 281 FPS, Medium settings 221 FPS (with a minimum of 188 and maximum of 255), High settings 177 FPS, and Ultra settings 137 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 144 FPS, indicating that settings have a substantial impact at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, performance scales down proportionally. Low settings average 185 FPS, Medium 146 FPS (min 124, max 168), High 117 FPS, and Ultra 90 FPS. The spread narrows to 95 FPS from Low to Ultra, showing that the GPU begins to assert more influence at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the averages are 103 FPS on Low, 81 FPS on Medium (min 69, max 93), 65 FPS on High, and 50 FPS on Ultra. The spread from Low to Ultra is 53 FPS. Notably, 4K Ultra at 50 FPS is still playable, but 4K Medium at 81 FPS with a minimum of 69 FPS offers a more comfortable experience.

The Medium settings data provides the only complete min/max information across all resolutions. At 1080p, the min of 188 FPS and max of 255 FPS indicate smooth frame delivery with minimal variance. At 1440p, the min of 124 FPS and max of 168 FPS show a similar pattern. At 4K, the min of 69 FPS and max of 93 FPS suggest occasional dips but generally stable performance. The absence of min/max data for other presets limits deeper analysis, but the averages alone paint a clear picture of a capable setup.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and refresh rate. At 1080p, even Ultra settings at 137 FPS will satisfy most high-refresh-rate displays. The jump from High (177 FPS) to Ultra (137 FPS) costs 40 FPS for potentially marginal visual gains, while Medium (221 FPS) offers a significant boost over High for users with 240 Hz panels.

At 1440p, Medium settings at 146 FPS (min 124, max 168) provide the best balance of smoothness and visual quality. High settings at 117 FPS are still excellent for 120 Hz displays, while Ultra at 90 FPS may be preferable for users prioritizing image quality over frame rate. Low at 185 FPS is best for competitive play where maximum frame rate matters.

At 4K, Medium settings at 81 FPS (min 69, max 93) deliver the most consistent experience, with the minimum staying above 60 FPS. High at 65 FPS is playable but risks dipping below 60 FPS in demanding scenes. Ultra at 50 FPS is borderline for smooth gameplay, making Medium the recommended preset for 4K displays.

The data suggests that Medium settings offer the best overall experience across all resolutions, with the only complete min/max data showing stable frame delivery. For users with 144 Hz or 165 Hz monitors at 1080p or 1440p, the jump to High or Ultra may be worthwhile if visual fidelity takes precedence over maximum frame rate.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 is a 20-core, 20-thread processor based on Arrow Lake architecture, manufactured on a 3 nm process by TSMC. It has a base clock of 2.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, with 30 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU supports DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus with 102.4 GB/s bandwidth, and its 65 W TDP is notably efficient for a desktop processor with this core count.

In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU scores 42,216 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 5,960 in single-core, demonstrating strong multi-threaded performance. The Passmark multithread score of 49,682 and single-thread score of 4,689 further confirm its capabilities. The 93rd percentile standing vs all CPUs indicates it outperforms the vast majority of processors.

For Fivem, the CPU's role is critical. The game is known for its heavy single-threaded dependency in multiplayer scenarios, where player positions, vehicle physics, and server-side scripts create significant CPU load. The 5.30 GHz boost clock on a single core is advantageous for these workloads, while the 20 cores handle background tasks and other system processes without competing for resources.

The CPU's nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks are all server-grade EPYC processors, which is unusual for a desktop chip. The Ultra 7 265 sits within 0.7% of the EPYC 7343 (64,202) and EPYC 9124 (65,104), indicating it competes with enterprise silicon in raw computational power. This strength is reflected in the combo's 525th rank out of 3005 configurations, suggesting the CPU is a primary driver of the strong in-game performance.

The CPU's 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die with a 3 nm process node represent current-generation manufacturing efficiency. The 192 KB L1 cache per core and 3 MB L2 cache per core provide ample low-latency storage for frequently accessed data, which is beneficial for Fivem's script-heavy gameplay. The lack of a vCache option and the 30 MB L3 cache are sufficient for this game's requirements, as evidenced by the measured FPS data showing strong performance across all resolutions and settings.