Fivem

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 paired with the Intel Core Ultra 9 290K Plus delivers a Fivem experience that is firmly playable across most resolutions, but the data reveals a clear shift in bottleneck behavior as resolution increases. At 1080p, the combination is exceptionally strong, but the performance curve drops sharply at 4K, indicating that the GPU becomes the primary limiting factor. The measured average frame rates show a spread from 200 FPS at 1080p Low down to 36 FPS at 4K Ultra, highlighting that while the CPU has ample headroom, the GPU’s capabilities are the decisive element for high-resolution play. This combo ranks in the 43rd percentile of tested configurations, suggesting that while it is not top-tier, it offers a balanced experience for the hardware involved.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K is the most telling metric for this combo. At 1920x1080, the measured averages are robust: 200 FPS on Low, 158 FPS on Medium, 126 FPS on High, and 98 FPS on Ultra. These numbers demonstrate that the Intel Core Ultra 9 290K Plus is feeding the AMD Radeon RX 7700 more than enough data, as the frame rates are high enough to suggest a CPU-bound scenario at the lowest settings. Moving to 2560x1440, we see a predictable decline: 132 FPS on Low, 104 FPS on Medium, 83 FPS on High, and 65 FPS on Ultra. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is roughly 34% at Low settings, which is significant but expected as pixel count increases.

The most dramatic scaling occurs at 3840x2160, where the averages fall to 73 FPS on Low, 58 FPS on Medium, 46 FPS on High, and 36 FPS on Ultra. The jump from 1440p to 4K at Low settings is a 45% reduction, and at Ultra settings, the drop is nearly 45% as well. This pattern strongly indicates that the RX 7700’s rendering pipeline is saturated at 4K, especially with higher quality presets. The data shows that the gap between Low and Ultra settings widens as resolution increases: at 1080p, the difference is 102 FPS (200 vs 98), while at 4K, the difference narrows to 37 FPS (73 vs 36). This compression of frame rates at higher resolutions is a classic sign of GPU limitation, where the pixel fill rate and memory bandwidth become the constraining factors.

Notably, the 4K Medium preset records a minimum FPS of 49 and a maximum of 66, providing a range that suggests some instability under load. This variance is less pronounced at 1440p Medium (88 min, 120 max) and 1080p Medium (134 min, 182 max), indicating that the GPU’s performance becomes more erratic as it approaches its limits. For gamers targeting 60 FPS, the data shows that 4K High (46 FPS) and 4K Ultra (36 FPS) are not viable, but 4K Low (73 FPS) and 4K Medium (58 FPS) are within reach, though Medium may dip below 60 FPS at times. At 1440p, all presets except Ultra (65 FPS) comfortably exceed 60 FPS, making it the sweet spot for this hardware.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 is built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with the Navi 32 chip, featuring 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 624.1 GB/s. This memory configuration is substantial for a game like Fivem, which is known for its multiplayer environments that can load significant texture data. The GPU’s boost clock is listed at 2459 MHz, with a game clock of 2041 MHz, and these frequencies help sustain the frame rates observed at lower resolutions. The 16 GB frame buffer is more than sufficient for the measured presets, as even at 4K Ultra, the average FPS of 36 suggests VRAM capacity is not the primary bottleneck—rather, it is the compute throughput.

The GPU’s benchmark scores place it in the 58th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 15852. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon R9 370X (deltaPct -0.1%), AMD Radeon RX 9060 (deltaPct -1%), AMD Radeon Pro W5500 (deltaPct 1.1%), and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (deltaPct -1.7%). These deltas are small, indicating that the RX 7700 sits in a tightly contested performance bracket. In Fivem, the GPU’s role is evident in the resolution scaling: the 200 FPS at 1080p Low shows that the GPU is not a limiting factor at that setting, but the 36 FPS at 4K Ultra reveals its ceiling. The FP32 performance is rated at 25.18 TFLOPS, which is adequate for DirectX 12 workloads, as reflected in the PassMark DirectX 12 score of 96.

The memory bandwidth of 624.1 GB/s is a key asset for this game, as Fivem’s open-world multiplayer can thrash memory access patterns. However, the data shows that at 4K, the GPU’s shading units (2560) and texture units (160) are insufficient to maintain high frame rates with Ultra settings. The pixel rate of 236.1 GPixel/s and texture rate of 393.4 GTexel/s are the theoretical limits that explain why 4K Ultra drops to 36 FPS. For players using this GPU, the practical takeaway is that 1440p High (83 FPS) is the highest quality setting that maintains a smooth experience, while 4K is only viable on Low (73 FPS) or Medium (58 FPS) presets.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 9 290K Plus is a 24-core, 24-thread processor with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.80 GHz, based on the Arrow Lake Refresh architecture on a 3 nm process. This CPU is a powerhouse, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 51731 and single-core score of 7303. Its PassMark single-thread score of 4823 and multithread score of 60860 place it in the 96th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 84003. The nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K (deltaPct 0.2%), AMD EPYC 4584PX (deltaPct 1.1%), AMD EPYC 9135 (deltaPct 1.2%), and AMD EPYC 7F72 (deltaPct -1.3%), all of which are within 1.3% of its performance.

In Fivem, the CPU’s role is critical at lower resolutions where the GPU is not saturated. The 200 FPS at 1080p Low is a direct result of the CPU’s high single-core performance, as Fivem is known to be sensitive to per-core speed. The boost clock of 5.80 GHz is particularly beneficial for this game’s physics and AI calculations common in multiplayer sessions. The CPU’s 36 MB of L3 cache (shared) and 3 MB L2 cache (per core) provide ample data for frequently accessed game state information, reducing memory latency compared to systems with smaller caches. The data shows that at 1080p, the frame rates scale almost linearly with settings, from 200 FPS at Low to 98 FPS at Ultra, which indicates that the CPU is keeping up with the GPU’s demands across all presets.

However, at 4K, the CPU’s influence diminishes. The 73 FPS at 4K Low versus 36 FPS at 4K Ultra shows that the GPU is the limiting factor, as the CPU has more than enough headroom to render these frames. This is a classic example of a balanced system where the CPU is overqualified for the GPU’s capabilities at high resolutions. The CPU’s memory support for DDR5 with a bandwidth of 115.2 GB/s also aids in feeding the GPU with data, but the GPU’s own 624.1 GB/s bandwidth is the more significant factor at 4K. For players with this CPU, the bottleneck is never the processor—it is always the GPU at resolutions above 1080p.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core Ultra 9 290K Plus and AMD Radeon RX 7700 combination ranks 1318 out of 3005 tested combos in Fivem, placing it in the 43rd percentile. This rank reflects a system that is above average but not exceptional for this specific game. The data shows that the combo’s performance is heavily skewed by the GPU’s limitations at high resolutions, as the CPU is capable of much higher frame rates than the GPU can deliver. When comparing the CPU’s 96th percentile ranking to the GPU’s 58th percentile, it is evident that the GPU is the weaker component in this pairing, dragging down the overall combo rank.

The combo’s position suggests that it is outpaced by many configurations that pair the same CPU with a more powerful GPU, or that use a mid-range CPU with a higher-tier GPU. However, the rank is not a failure—it indicates that this combo is well-suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where the GPU’s strengths are fully utilized. The data shows that the combo’s best performance is at 1080p, where it achieves frame rates that rival higher-ranked systems, but at 4K, it falls behind systems with GPUs that have higher benchmark scores. The deltaPct values for the GPU’s nearest rivals (e.g., -1.7% vs RTX 3060 Ti) suggest that minor GPU upgrades could significantly improve the combo’s rank, as the CPU has headroom to support them.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Fivem?

A: Based on the measured data, 2560x1440 on High settings provides 83 FPS average, which is smooth and visually demanding. At 1920x1080, all presets exceed 98 FPS, but 1440p offers a better balance of quality and performance.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Fivem?

A: Yes, but only on lower presets. The data shows 73 FPS at 4K Low and 58 FPS at 4K Medium, while 4K High (46 FPS) and 4K Ultra (36 FPS) fall below 60 FPS, making them less desirable for competitive play.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival in performance?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 9 290K Plus has an average benchmark score of 84003, which is 0.2% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K (83807) and 1.1% higher than the AMD EPYC 4584PX (83090). It is 1.2% higher than the AMD EPYC 9135 (82980) but 1.3% lower than the AMD EPYC 7F72 (85072).

Q: Is the GPU’s 16 GB VRAM sufficient for Fivem?

A: The data indicates yes, as the lowest average FPS (36 at 4K Ultra) is not a symptom of VRAM capacity issues but rather the GPU’s compute limits. The 16 GB buffer is more than enough for the measured presets.

Q: What is the frame rate variance at 1440p Medium?

A: At 2560x1440 Medium, the average FPS is 104, with a minimum of 88 and a maximum of 120, showing a 32 FPS range. This is a stable performance window for the preset.

Q: How does this combo rank against all tested configurations?

A: It ranks 1318 out of 3005 combos, which is the 43rd percentile. This places it in the lower half of tested systems, primarily due to the GPU’s mid-range standing.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience with the AMD Radeon RX 7700 and Intel Core Ultra 9 290K Plus, the measured data suggests prioritizing resolution over preset quality. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers 98 FPS, which is excellent for high-refresh-rate monitors, and the Low preset at 200 FPS is ideal for competitive play where frame rate is paramount. However, for most players, the 1440p High preset (83 FPS) offers the best visual fidelity without sacrificing smoothness, as it maintains a comfortable margin above 60 FPS. If you prefer 4K, the Low preset (73 FPS) is the only option that consistently stays above 60 FPS, while the Medium preset (58 FPS) may cause occasional dips below that threshold, as evidenced by its 49 FPS minimum.

The data shows that the Ultra preset at any resolution above 1080p is generally not recommended, as 1440p Ultra (65 FPS) and 4K Ultra (36 FPS) either approach or fall below the 60 FPS line. For a balanced approach, the 1440p Medium preset (104 FPS) provides a 32 FPS window (88-120) that indicates a stable experience, making it a solid choice for players who want higher quality without the performance hit of Ultra. At 1080p, the High preset (126 FPS) is a good middle ground, but the Medium preset (158 FPS) offers a significant boost for minimal visual loss. Ultimately, the settings should be chosen based on the display’s native resolution: 1080p users can max out with Ultra, 1440p users should stick to High or Medium, and 4K users must use Low or Medium to maintain playable frame rates.