Fivem

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT is a high-end desktop combination tested in Fivem, a multiplayer mod for Grand Theft Auto V. The measured data shows strong performance across resolutions, with the CPU and GPU each playing distinct roles depending on settings and resolution. This analysis breaks down the benchmark results, ranking, and component behavior using only the measured facts.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K is a 20-core, 20-thread processor based on the Arrow Lake architecture, built on a 3 nm process. It runs at a base clock of 3.90 GHz and boosts to 5.50 GHz, with a 125 W TDP. The cache layout includes 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 30 MB of shared L3. Memory support is DDR5 over a dual-channel bus, delivering 102.4 GB/s of bandwidth. The CPU also includes an integrated Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU, though the discrete GPU handles rendering in this test.

Benchmark results place the 265K in the 97th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 79,102. In Cinebench R23, it scores 50,009 in multi-core and 7,060 in single-core. These numbers indicate strong both multi-threaded and single-threaded performance, which matters for Fivem because the mod simulates many players and vehicles simultaneously, often stressing a few threads heavily. The high single-core score helps maintain high frame rates when the CPU is the bottleneck, while the multi-core capability supports background tasks and server-side logic.

Compared to its nearest rivals, the 265K is 0.2% behind the Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF and the Intel Core i9-14900KF, 0.9% behind the Intel Core i9-14900K, and 1.2% behind the AMD EPYC 7413 in average benchmark score. These deltas are small, meaning the 265K sits at the top of the desktop CPU hierarchy. The launch MSRP for the 265K is $394.

How This Combo Ranks

In Fivem, this CPU-GPU combination ranks 621st out of 1,792 tested combos. That places it in the top 35% of all combinations, outperforming roughly 65% of the tested systems. The rank reflects the balance between the CPU's high single-thread performance and the GPU's strong rasterization capabilities. While the combo is not at the very top, it is well above the median, indicating that it can deliver smooth gameplay at most settings and resolutions.

The ranking also suggests that the CPU is not holding back the GPU in most scenarios. At 1080p, the combo achieves frame rates well above 120 FPS even at Ultra settings, which is a sign that the CPU can feed the GPU efficiently. At 4K, the frame rates drop significantly, but that is expected as the GPU becomes the limiting factor.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear pattern as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 238.4 at 1080p to 158.4 at 1440p and then to 88.7 at 4K. That is a 63% reduction from 1080p to 4K. At High settings, the drop is from 152.8 to 100 to 55.9, a 63% reduction as well. At Ultra, the numbers go from 120.7 to 74.4 to 45.4, a 62% reduction.

The consistency of these drops indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. The pixel count quadruples from 1080p to 4K, but the FPS does not drop to a quarter; it drops to roughly 37% of the 1080p value. This suggests that the CPU still contributes some headroom, but the GPU's rendering load dominates. At 1080p, the CPU can push very high frame rates, especially at Low settings where the GPU is less stressed. The scaling behavior is typical for a balanced system where the CPU is strong enough to avoid limiting at lower resolutions, but the GPU becomes the limiting factor as resolution climbs.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table lists the exact average FPS for each resolution and settings combination:

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS |

|------------|----------|---------|

| 3840x2160 | High | 55.9 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 88.7 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 68.3 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 45.4 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 100.0 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 158.4 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 123.2 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 74.4 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 152.8 |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 238.4 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 192.9 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 120.7 |

At 1080p, every settings level exceeds 120 FPS, with Low reaching 238.4 FPS. This makes the combo well-suited for high-refresh-rate monitors at 1080p. At 1440p, High and Medium stay above 100 FPS, while Ultra drops to 74.4 FPS. At 4K, only Low manages to stay above 60 FPS at 88.7 FPS; High and Medium are in the 55–68 FPS range, and Ultra falls to 45.4 FPS. For a smooth 4K experience, players would need to lower settings to Medium or Low.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT is based on the RDNA 2.0 architecture, built on a 7 nm process. It features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 512.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU has 4,608 shading units, 288 TMUs, 128 ROPs, and 72 ray-tracing cores. Its base clock is 1825 MHz, with a boost clock of 2250 MHz and a game clock of 2015 MHz. The memory runs at 2000 MHz, or 16 Gbps effective. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

In benchmark scores, the RX 6800 XT sits in the 87th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 49,982. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 3,689, and its Passmark G3D score is 24,980. Compared to its nearest rivals, it is 0.5% ahead of the Intel Arc A550M, 1.7% behind the NVIDIA RTX A1000, 1.9% ahead of the NVIDIA CMP 50HX, and 2.6% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER. The launch MSRP for the RX 6800 XT is 649 USD.

The GPU's 16 GB of VRAM and high memory bandwidth are sufficient for Fivem's large open-world textures and many player models. The measured FPS at 4K shows that the GPU is the limiting factor, as frame rates drop below 60 FPS at High and Ultra settings. At 1080p, the GPU is not stressed, allowing the CPU to push frame rates above 200 FPS at Low settings. The GPU's role is to handle the rendering load, and the data shows it does so effectively up to 1440p, where it maintains playable frame rates at High settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the combo's rank in Fivem?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K + AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT ranks 621st out of 1,792 tested combos.

Q: What average FPS does this combo achieve at 1080p Ultra?

A: At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 120.7.

Q: How does the CPU compare to the Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF?

A: The 265K is 0.2% behind the 265KF in average benchmark score.

Q: How does the GPU compare to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER?

A: The RX 6800 XT is 2.6% ahead of the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER in average benchmark score.

Q: What is the CPU's boost clock?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K has a boost clock of 5.50 GHz.

Q: How much VRAM does the RX 6800 XT have?

A: The GPU has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory.