Fivem

Fivem’s measured performance with the Intel Core Ultra 7 265 and AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT shows a setup that scales predictably across resolutions and settings, landing in the 78th percentile of tested combinations for this title. The data indicates a system where the GPU is the primary driver of frame rates at higher resolutions, while the CPU’s strong multi-threaded capabilities keep performance competitive at lower settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the best performance this combo achieves at 1080p?

A: The highest average frame rate recorded is 260 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This represents the peak output of the combination across all tested configurations.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K resolution with Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average frame rate drops to 47 FPS. This is the lowest average recorded in the dataset, indicating a significant performance ceiling at the highest visual fidelity.

Q: Is there a significant difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: Yes, the data shows a substantial gap. At 2560x1440, the average frame rate is 171 FPS on Low settings, which decreases to 84 FPS on Ultra settings. This represents a drop of 87 FPS, or roughly 51%, when moving from the lowest to the highest preset.

Q: What is the combo's overall ranking in this game?

A: The combination ranks 666th out of 3005 tested combos in Fivem. This places it in the top 22% of all configurations tested for this specific game.

Q: Does the GPU's benchmark score align with its in-game performance?

A: The Radeon RX 9070 XT has an average benchmark score of 13543 and a percentile rank of 55th among all GPUs. Its in-game performance suggests it is well-utilized, particularly at higher resolutions where frame rates scale consistently with settings.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-threaded performance compare to its rivals?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 scores 42216 in Cinebench R23 multi-core. This places it 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 7 265F, which scores 64438, and 0.7% ahead of the AMD EPYC 7343, which scores 64202.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT is the dominant factor in Fivem’s performance, particularly as resolution and graphical settings increase. The GPU features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 644.6 GB/s. This memory configuration is sufficient for the demands of the game at 4K, as evidenced by the measurable frame rates at that resolution.

Clock speeds play a critical role in the scaling of performance. The GPU has a base clock of 1660 MHz, a game clock of 2400 MHz, and a boost clock of 2970 MHz. The data suggests that the boost clock is actively engaged during gameplay, as the frame rates scale consistently with the GPU's workload. For instance, at 1440p, the average FPS increases from 84 on Ultra to 108 on High, indicating that the GPU has headroom to operate at higher clocks when the graphical load is reduced.

The GPU's architecture, RDNA 4.0, is built on a 4 nm process and contains 53,900 million transistors. Its raw compute capabilities are substantial, with an FP32 throughput of 48.66 TFLOPS. However, the benchmark results show a percentile rank of 55th among all GPUs, which is moderate. This suggests that while the hardware is capable, its performance in Fivem is more dependent on the specific optimization of the game engine for RDNA 4.0 rather than raw specifications alone.

The relationship between the GPU's memory and its clock speeds is evident in the frame rate progression. At 1080p, the GPU is not memory-bandwidth limited, allowing the high boost clocks to push average FPS to 260 on Low settings. At 4K, the increased memory pressure from higher resolutions and settings causes the average FPS to drop to 47 on Ultra, indicating that the GPU's memory subsystem and compute units are working near their limit.

How This Combo Ranks

In the comprehensive database of tested configurations for Fivem, the combination of the Intel Core Ultra 7 265 and the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT holds a rank of 666 out of 3005 combos. This places the setup in the 78th percentile, meaning it outperforms the majority of tested systems in this specific game.

This ranking is notable because it is higher than the GPU's individual percentile rank of 55th. The discrepancy suggests that the CPU is contributing positively to the overall performance, helping to lift the combo's position above what the GPU alone would achieve. The CPU's strong multi-threaded performance, as indicated by its 93rd percentile rank among all CPUs, likely helps maintain high frame rates in Fivem's multiplayer environments, which can be CPU-intensive due to the presence of many other players.

The combo's rank also reflects its consistency across different settings. While the GPU may not be a top-tier performer in synthetic benchmarks, the data shows that it delivers playable frame rates at all tested resolutions and settings. This balance between the CPU and GPU components results in a system that is well-suited for the game's varied demands, from low-detail competitive play to high-fidelity immersive sessions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates provide a clear picture of the combo's performance across the three standard resolutions and four settings presets.

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers high frame rates across the board. The average FPS is 260 on Low, 205 on Medium, 164 on High, and 127 on Ultra. The Medium preset also shows a minimum FPS of 174 and a maximum of 236, indicating a stable frame time distribution. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a drop of 133 FPS, or 51%, which highlights the GPU's workload scaling with graphical fidelity.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but shows a more significant impact from settings. The average FPS is 171 on Low, 135 on Medium, 108 on High, and 84 on Ultra. The Medium preset records a minimum of 115 FPS and a maximum of 155. The drop from Low to Ultra is 87 FPS, or 51%, which is similar to the percentage drop at 1080p, suggesting that the GPU is scaling linearly with the settings changes.

At 3840x2160, the combo begins to show its limits. The average FPS is 95 on Low, 75 on Medium, 60 on High, and 47 on Ultra. The Medium preset has a minimum of 64 FPS and a maximum of 86. The drop from Low to Ultra is 48 FPS, or 50.5%, which is consistent with the scaling at lower resolutions. However, the absolute frame rates at this resolution are lower, with only the Low preset exceeding 90 FPS.

The data shows that the Medium preset offers the most balanced performance, as it is the only preset where minimum FPS data is provided across all resolutions. This suggests that the system maintains a more consistent frame rate at Medium settings, avoiding the extreme lows that can occur at higher presets.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 is a 20-core, 20-thread processor based on the Arrow Lake architecture, built on a 3 nm process by TSMC. It has a base clock of 2.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. This combination of high core count and high boost clock makes it a capable processor for both single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads.

In Fivem, the CPU's role is most evident at lower resolutions and settings, where the GPU is not the bottleneck. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 260 FPS, which is the highest average in the dataset. This high frame rate is likely enabled by the CPU's ability to process game logic and physics quickly, keeping up with the GPU's output. The CPU's boost clock of 5.30 GHz is crucial here, as Fivem's multiplayer nature can be sensitive to single-thread performance.

The CPU's multi-threaded capabilities are also relevant. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 42216 places it in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs. This is important for Fivem, as the game can utilize multiple cores for tasks such as network synchronization and entity management. The CPU's nearest rival, the AMD EPYC 4464P, scores 64823, which is 0.3% higher, indicating that the Ultra 7 265 is competitive with server-class processors in this metric.

The CPU's memory support for DDR5 with a dual-channel bus and a bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s provides a solid foundation for feeding the GPU. The 30 MB of shared L3 cache helps reduce latency for frequently accessed data, which can be beneficial in a fast-paced multiplayer environment. The CPU's integrated graphics, Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 32EU, are not used in this configuration but do not detract from the dedicated GPU's performance.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the Medium preset offers the best balance between visual quality and performance. At all three resolutions, the Medium preset provides average frame rates that are significantly higher than Ultra while maintaining a playable experience.

At 1080p, Medium delivers 205 FPS, which is 78 FPS higher than Ultra’s 127 FPS. The Medium preset also records a minimum FPS of 174, which is above the 144 Hz refresh rate of many gaming monitors, ensuring a smooth experience. At 1440p, Medium averages 135 FPS with a minimum of 115 FPS, which is still excellent for high-refresh-rate displays. At 4K, Medium averages 75 FPS with a minimum of 64 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

The data suggests that the High preset is a viable alternative for users with 60 Hz displays at 4K, as it averages 60 FPS. However, the Medium preset provides a more comfortable margin above 60 FPS, making it the safer choice for ensuring consistent frame times. The Low preset, while offering the highest frame rates, sacrifices too much visual fidelity for the average user, as the jump from Low to Medium provides a relatively small FPS drop (from 260 to 205 at 1080p) but a significant improvement in graphics.

For competitive players who prioritize frame rate over visuals, the Low preset at 1080p or 1440p is the recommended choice, as it maximizes the combo's output. However, for the majority of players seeking a balanced experience, the Medium preset across all resolutions is the most data-supported recommendation.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals the nature of the bottleneck in this configuration. At Low settings, the average FPS is 260 at 1080p, 171 at 1440p, and 95 at 4K. This represents a drop of 34% from 1080p to 1440p, and a further drop of 44% from 1440p to 4K. The total drop from 1080p to 4K is 63%.

At Ultra settings, the average FPS is 127 at 1080p, 84 at 1440p, and 47 at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 34%, and from 1440p to 4K is 44%. The total drop from 1080p to 4K is 63%, which is identical to the Low settings scaling.

This consistent scaling pattern indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting factor as resolution increases. The percentage drops are nearly identical across all settings, which means that the GPU's workload is scaling linearly with the number of pixels rendered. The CPU is not becoming a bottleneck at higher resolutions, as the relative performance drop is the same regardless of the graphical settings.

The absolute FPS at 4K Ultra, 47 FPS, is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, indicating that the GPU is saturated. The fact that the scaling is consistent suggests that the CPU has sufficient headroom to keep up with the GPU's demands even at 4K. This is supported by the CPU's high multi-threaded benchmark scores, which indicate it has ample processing power to handle the game's logic at any resolution.

The data shows that the combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it can deliver high frame rates at all settings. At 4K, the system is capable of playable frame rates at Low and Medium settings, but will struggle to maintain high FPS at Ultra settings. The consistent scaling pattern indicates that a more powerful GPU would be needed to improve 4K performance, while the CPU is unlikely to be the limiting component in this configuration.