Fivem

The Intel Core i3-12100F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 delivers a playable experience in Fivem across all tested resolutions, but the margin for error shrinks dramatically at 4K. The data shows this combination is capable of exceeding the 60 FPS threshold at 1440p and 1080p with maximum settings, while 4K requires a significant compromise to settings to maintain smooth gameplay.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combination produces its strongest results. With Low settings, the average frame rate reaches 189 FPS, which drops to 149 FPS on Medium with a minimum of 127 FPS and a maximum of 171 FPS. High settings still deliver a robust 119 FPS average, while Ultra settings maintain a 92 FPS average. The gap between Low and Ultra is substantial, representing a 97 FPS difference, but even the most demanding preset stays well above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance scales predictably downward. Low settings produce a 124 FPS average, Medium settings deliver 98 FPS with a minimum of 83 FPS and a maximum of 113 FPS, and High settings maintain a 78 FPS average. Ultra settings at this resolution yield exactly 61 FPS on average, which is narrowly above the 60 FPS target. The data indicates that 1440p Ultra is the boundary condition for this hardware, with the average sitting just one frame above the playability threshold.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes considerably. Ultra settings drop to a 34 FPS average, which is clearly unplayable. High settings improve to 44 FPS, still below the threshold. Medium settings reach 54 FPS on average with a minimum of 46 FPS and a maximum of 63 FPS, and this is where the configuration struggles to maintain consistent frame delivery. Only Low settings at 4K achieve a playable result, producing a 69 FPS average. The data shows a steep drop-off between 1440p and 4K, with the Ultra preset losing 27 FPS average when moving up in resolution.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, achieving a 92 FPS average. This provides a comfortable margin above the threshold, allowing for maximum visual quality without compromising on frame rate.

At 2560x1440, Ultra settings are also the best playable option, but the margin is razor-thin. The average of 61 FPS is only one frame above the 60 FPS playability threshold, meaning any demanding scene could push the frame rate below the target. High settings provide a safer 78 FPS average if a buffer is preferred.

At 3840x2160, only Low settings clear the 60 FPS bar, delivering a 69 FPS average. Medium settings fall short at 54 FPS, so users targeting 4K must accept the lowest preset to maintain smooth gameplay.

FAQ

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

A: No. At 3840x2160 with High settings, the average frame rate is 44 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playability threshold. Only Low settings at 4K achieve a playable average of 69 FPS.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gameplay?

A: Ultra settings at 2560x1440 produce a 61 FPS average, which is the highest preset that remains at or above 60 FPS. However, High settings deliver a more comfortable 78 FPS average if a larger buffer is desired.

Q: How much performance is lost when going from 1080p to 1440p on Ultra settings?

A: The average frame rate drops from 92 FPS at 1080p Ultra to 61 FPS at 1440p Ultra, representing a 31 FPS decrease. This is a significant reduction of approximately one-third of the 1080p performance.

Q: Is the RTX 4060 the limiting factor at 4K resolution?

A: The data shows that 4K Medium settings yield 54 FPS average with a minimum of 46 FPS, while 4K Low settings reach 69 FPS. The steep scaling between presets at 4K indicates the GPU is heavily taxed at this resolution, as the CPU's performance characteristics remain constant across settings changes.

Q: Does this combination ever dip below 60 FPS at 1080p?

A: At 1080p Medium settings, the minimum recorded frame rate is 127 FPS, which is well above 60 FPS. No minimum values are listed for Low, High, or Ultra at 1080p, but the averages for all presets (189, 119, and 92 FPS respectively) suggest the minimums remain comfortably above the threshold.

Q: How does the 4K Medium preset compare to the 1440p Ultra preset?

A: The 4K Medium preset averages 54 FPS with a minimum of 46 FPS, while 1440p Ultra averages 61 FPS. The 1440p Ultra preset is both higher in average and does not have a documented minimum below the threshold, making it the superior choice for consistent frame delivery.

The Verdict

This PC can run Fivem, but the playable envelope is defined by resolution. At 1920x1080, every preset from Low to Ultra clears the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra delivering a 92 FPS average. At 2560x1440, Ultra settings just barely clear 60 FPS with a 61 FPS average, making High settings at 78 FPS the safer recommendation for consistent performance. At 3840x2160, only Low settings achieve a playable 69 FPS average; Medium falls short at 54 FPS, and High and Ultra are significantly below at 44 FPS and 34 FPS respectively.

The verdict by resolution data confirms this pattern: 1080p is fully playable on all presets, 1440p is playable on all presets but with a narrow margin at Ultra, and 4K is playable only on Low. Users prioritizing visual fidelity should target 1440p with High settings to balance quality and frame rate stability.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions and presets reveals the GPU as the dominant constraint in this configuration. At 1080p, the range from Low to Ultra spans 189 FPS down to 92 FPS, a 97 FPS spread that is entirely driven by graphics settings. The CPU's role is to feed the GPU with frames, and at 1080p Low the GPU is clearly the limiting factor, as the 189 FPS average represents the ceiling of what the RTX 4060 can produce in this title.

When moving from 1080p to 1440p, the average frame rates at each preset drop by roughly one-third to one-half: Low goes from 189 to 124 FPS, Medium from 149 to 98 FPS, High from 119 to 78 FPS, and Ultra from 92 to 61 FPS. This proportional scaling aligns with the increased pixel count, indicating that the GPU is fully saturated at both resolutions and the CPU has sufficient headroom to keep up.

At 4K, the performance collapse becomes more pronounced. The Ultra preset falls to 34 FPS, which is a 27 FPS drop from 1440p Ultra. The Medium preset at 4K produces a 54 FPS average with a 46 FPS minimum, showing inconsistent frame delivery that suggests the GPU is struggling to maintain throughput. The fact that 4K Low produces 69 FPS, versus 124 FPS at 1440p Low, reinforces that the RTX 4060's 8 GB memory buffer and 128-bit bus are being pushed to their limits at 4K, making the GPU the clear bottleneck in this pairing.

The Core i3-12100F, with its 4 cores and 8 threads, does not appear to limit performance in this game at any resolution. The consistent scaling of frame rates with resolution and preset changes is a signature of GPU-bound operation. If the CPU were the limiting factor, the frame rates would plateau or show diminishing returns as resolution increases, which is not evident in the measured data.

How This Combo Ranks

Among all tested combinations in the database for Fivem, this pairing of the Intel Core i3-12100F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 ranks 1993 out of 3707 combinations. This places it in the lower-middle portion of the field, which is consistent with the measured performance profile: capable of smooth gameplay at 1080p and 1440p, but not a top-tier configuration for 4K.

The CPU itself sits at the 68th percentile against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 13494. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core 3 N355 with a nearly identical score of 13492, the Intel Core i5-9500 at 13452 (0.3% lower), and the Intel Core 5 120UL at 13594 (0.7% higher). The Core i7-1250U trails at 13351, which is 1.1% lower. These close margins indicate the i3-12100F is competitive with mid-range processors from several generations.

The GPU ranks at the 61st percentile against all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17639. Its nearest rivals show a tight cluster: the AMD Radeon HD 7790 scores 17666 (0.2% higher), the AMD Radeon 780M scores 17588 (0.3% lower), and the AMD Radeon Pro 560 scores 17551 (0.5% lower). This grouping suggests the RTX 4060 delivers performance in line with its class, though the benchmark scores do not directly translate to Fivem-specific performance.

The combination's rank of 1993 out of 3707 means roughly 46% of tested configurations perform worse, while 54% perform better. This is a straightforward mid-pack result, reflecting the balance of a budget-oriented CPU with a mainstream GPU. For Fivem specifically, the measured FPS data shows that this mid-pack ranking still translates to a fully playable experience at the most common resolutions, with the caveat that 4K requires Low settings to stay smooth.