Fivem

The Intel Core i3-12100F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 presents a striking mismatch in raw capability, yet the benchmark data for Fivem reveals a combination that is surprisingly effective at high refresh rates. The four-core processor, which sits at the 68th percentile among all CPUs, is tasked with feeding one of the more powerful GPUs from the previous generation, which itself ranks in the 68th percentile. The measured results show this pairing scaling well across resolutions, with the GPU shouldering most of the load at higher settings, but the game’s performance ceiling at lower presets reveals the CPU's limitations.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combination delivers exceptional performance, with the lowest preset yielding an average of 248.5 FPS. Moving to Medium settings, the average drops to 195.9 FPS, while High still maintains a robust 159.4 FPS. The most demanding Ultra preset produces 123.7 FPS, which is still well above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The scaling between Low and Ultra is significant, showing a 124.8 FPS difference, indicating that the GPU is being progressively more utilized as the visual load increases.

At 2560x1440, the averages remain high, with Low producing 163.1 FPS and Medium reaching 126.5 FPS. High settings deliver 103.7 FPS, and Ultra still manages 83.1 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra is 80 FPS, which is a substantial reduction but still leaves all presets comfortably above the 60 FPS target. This suggests the RTX 3080 has enough headroom at this resolution to handle the extra pixel count without causing the frame rate to collapse.

The 3840x2160 results are where the configuration begins to show strain. Low settings produce an average of 91.9 FPS, and Medium drops to 73.5 FPS. However, High settings fall to 59.6 FPS, which is just under the 60 FPS playable threshold, and Ultra averages 46.9 FPS, which is significantly below it. The data shows a clear trend: at 4K, the GPU’s compute resources are maxed out, and the 10 GB of GDDR6X memory bandwidth is not enough to maintain high frame rates on the most demanding presets.

The lack of min and max FPS data means the analysis relies solely on averages, but the pattern across resolutions indicates a stable experience at 1080p and 1440p, with a marked cliff at 4K Ultra. The difference between 1080p Low and 4K Low is 156.6 FPS, showing how resolution scaling heavily impacts the workload.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU’s nearest rivals in benchmark scores include the Intel Core 3 N355, which has an identical average score of 13492, and the Intel Core i5-9500, which is 0.3% faster. The Intel Core 5 120UL is 0.7% slower, and the Intel Core i7-1250U is 1.1% faster. For the i3-12100F, these alternatives would behave similarly in CPU-bound scenarios within Fivem, particularly at lower resolutions and settings where the processor is the limiting factor.

On the GPU side, the RTX 3080’s nearest rivals are the NVIDIA P106-100, which is 0.3% faster, and the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 16, also 0.3% faster. The AMD Radeon RX 6600M is 0.4% slower, and the AMD Radeon R9 M290X is 0.4% slower. These alternatives would produce nearly identical frame rates in GPU-bound situations at higher resolutions and settings. For the i3-12100F + RTX 3080 combo, swapping the GPU for an RX 6600M would yield similar 4K performance, while swapping the CPU for an i5-9500 would not meaningfully change 1080p Low results.

The data implies that the combination is balanced for 1440p and 4K Medium, but for 1080p Low, the CPU is the bottleneck. A user looking to maximize FPS at 1080p would benefit from a stronger processor, whereas a user targeting 4K Ultra would need a more powerful GPU.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions and presets reveals which component dominates in Fivem. At 1920x1080 Low, the average of 248.5 FPS is extraordinarily high, but it is likely limited by the CPU’s four cores. The i3-12100F’s single-thread score of 893 in 3dmark and a passmark single-thread score of 3444 indicate strong per-core performance, but the 4-core/8-thread configuration can only feed the GPU so fast. As settings increase to Medium and High, the frame rate drops, suggesting the GPU is starting to take on more work, but the CPU is still keeping pace.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates are lower across all presets, with Low at 163.1 FPS and Ultra at 83.1 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is smaller in percentage terms than at 1080p, which indicates the GPU is now the primary limiter. The RTX 3080’s 29.77 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is being utilized more fully, and the CPU has enough headroom to avoid becoming a bottleneck.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the dominant component. The difference between Low and Medium is 18.4 FPS, but between High and Ultra, it is only 12.7 FPS, showing that the GPU is nearing its limits. The CPU’s role diminishes as resolution increases, which is typical for most games. The data suggests that for Fivem, the i3-12100F is sufficient for 1440p and above, but at 1080p with low settings, it limits the RTX 3080 from reaching its full potential.

The Verdict

This PC can run Fivem, but the experience varies significantly by resolution. At 1920x1080, all presets clear the 60 FPS threshold, with the lowest average being 123.7 FPS on Ultra. This is a highly playable configuration for high-refresh-rate monitors. At 2560x1440, all presets also clear 60 FPS, with Ultra averaging 83.1 FPS, making it a solid choice for 1440p gaming. The verdict for these resolutions is a clear yes.

At 3840x2160, the configuration is only playable on Low and Medium settings, with averages of 91.9 FPS and 73.5 FPS, respectively. High settings fall just below the threshold at 59.6 FPS, and Ultra is not playable at 46.9 FPS. The benchmark data indicates that 4K gaming is possible, but only with visual compromises. The verdictByResolution confirms that the best playable setting at 4K is Medium, which is a notable limitation for a GPU of this caliber.

Overall, the combo is well-suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, offering high frame rates across the board. For 4K, it is a capable performer but requires lowering settings to maintain smooth gameplay.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which averages 123.7 FPS. This is the recommended setting for maximum visual quality without sacrificing performance. At 2560x1440, Ultra is also the best choice, with an average of 83.1 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS target. Users can enjoy the highest settings at this resolution without concern.

At 3840x2160, the best setting that remains playable is Medium, which averages 73.5 FPS. High settings are not viable, as the 59.6 FPS average falls short of the threshold. For 4K, the data suggests that Medium provides a good balance, offering a significant improvement over Low’s 91.9 FPS while still maintaining smooth performance. The choice of Medium over Low is justified by the 18.4 FPS difference, which is a worthwhile trade-off for better visuals.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination ranks 1036 out of 3707 tested combos for Fivem, placing it in the top 28% of all configurations. This is a strong showing, especially considering the CPU is a budget quad-core part. The rank reflects the GPU’s dominance in most scenarios, as the RTX 3080’s high benchmark scores offset the CPU’s lower standing. The percentileVsAllGpus of 68 indicates the GPU is above average, while the CPU’s percentileVsAllCpus of 68 is identical, showing a balanced pairing in terms of overall hardware percentile.

The ranking suggests that this combo outperforms many systems with more expensive processors, but it also indicates that a significant number of other configurations deliver higher frame rates. For a CPU at the 68th percentile, the 1036th rank is impressive, highlighting the RTX 3080’s ability to carry the load in Fivem.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Fivem at 4K Ultra settings?

A: No. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 Ultra is 46.9, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 2560x1440?

A: Ultra is the best playable preset, with an average FPS of 83.1.

Q: How does the CPU performance affect 1080p Low settings?

A: The i3-12100F provides an average of 248.5 FPS at 1920x1080 Low, but its four cores are likely the limiting factor, as the GPU could potentially produce higher frame rates.

Q: Is the RTX 3080 or the i3-12100F the main bottleneck at 4K?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the primary bottleneck at 3840x2160, as frame rates drop significantly across all presets, while the CPU has enough headroom.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested configurations for Fivem?

A: It ranks 1036 out of 3707 tested combos, placing it in the top 28% of systems.

Q: Which GPU alternative is closest in performance to the RTX 3080?

A: The NVIDIA P106-100 is the closest rival, with a deltaPct of -0.3, meaning it is 0.3% faster than the RTX 3080.