Fivem

The pairing of an Intel Core i3-12100F with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 presents a stark contrast in raw capability, pitting a 4-core, 8-thread Alder Lake processor against NVIDIA’s flagship Ada Lovelace GPU. The benchmark data for Fivem, a multiplayer title, shows this combination delivers remarkably high frame rates, but the underlying balance of components raises questions about where the performance ceiling truly lies. With the RTX 4090 scoring in the 88th percentile among all GPUs and the i3-12100F sitting in the 68th percentile for CPUs, the measured FPS figures across three resolutions and four quality presets provide a clear picture of what this specific combo can achieve.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core i3-12100F, based on average benchmark scores, offer a useful reference for understanding its processing headroom. The Intel Core 3 N355 posts an average score of 13,492, which is essentially identical with a 0% deltaPct, indicating that in synthetic CPU workloads, these two processors are interchangeable. The Intel Core i5-9500 trails slightly with a score of 13,452, representing a 0.3% performance deficit, while the Intel Core 5 120UL is 0.7% faster with a score of 13,594. The Intel Core i7-1250U rounds out the group with a score of 13,351, placing it 1.1% behind the i3-12100F. These close margins suggest that any of these CPUs would likely produce similar FPS results in Fivem when paired with the same RTX 4090, as the game’s frame rates at lower resolutions appear to be heavily influenced by the GPU’s immense throughput.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090’s nearest rivals in benchmark score are the Intel Arc Pro A60 with a score of 60,326 (0% deltaPct) and the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 at 60,140 (0.3% slower). The AMD Radeon Pro W6600M is actually 2.5% faster with a score of 61,896, while the AMD Radeon PRO V710 trails by 2.9% with a score of 58,657. These are workstation-oriented cards rather than direct gaming competitors, which underscores the RTX 4090’s position as a consumer flagship. In practical terms for Fivem, a system with the i3-12100F and any of these GPU rivals would likely show similar behavior, though the specific gaming optimizations of the RTX 4090 are not captured in these raw compute scores.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of tested combinations for Fivem, this specific pairing of the i3-12100F and RTX 4090 achieves a combo rank of 151 out of 3,707 tested configurations. This places the system in the top 4% of all tracked combos, which is remarkable given the modest CPU involved. The rank reflects the measured FPS data, not theoretical limits, and it indicates that even with a budget-oriented processor, the sheer graphical horsepower of the RTX 4090 pushes this setup to near the top of the performance ladder. The gap between this combo and the very top-ranked configurations is likely attributable to CPU-bound scenarios, particularly in multiplayer environments where other players’ actions can increase processing load. However, the data shows that this combination outperforms the vast majority of alternatives, making it a high-performing outlier in the database.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the i3-12100F and RTX 4090 combination delivers exceptionally high frame rates across all settings. The Low preset achieves an average of 300.4 FPS, which is the highest recorded for this resolution. The Medium preset follows closely at 279.3 FPS, while High drops to 230 FPS. The Ultra preset still manages 182.9 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The data shows no min or max FPS values, so only averages are available for analysis. The scaling from Low to Ultra represents a 39% reduction in average FPS, indicating that the game’s graphical settings have a measurable impact even at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but begin to show the influence of increased pixel count. The Low preset averages 239.4 FPS, Medium achieves 189.8 FPS, High drops to 154.3 FPS, and Ultra settles at 118.2 FPS. The transition from 1080p to 1440p results in a 20% to 25% decrease in average FPS across most settings, with Ultra seeing a 35% drop from 182.9 to 118.2 FPS. This suggests that the GPU is still the dominant factor, but the CPU’s 4 cores may start to become a limiting factor at lower settings where frame rates exceed 200 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the resolution demands more from the RTX 4090, yet the combo still delivers playable results. The Low preset averages 134.4 FPS, Medium achieves 103.5 FPS, High drops to 84.3 FPS, and Ultra produces 64.8 FPS. The drop from 1440p to 4K is substantial, with Low falling from 239.4 to 134.4 FPS (a 44% reduction) and Ultra falling from 118.2 to 64.8 FPS (a 45% reduction). This consistent reduction across presets indicates that the GPU’s rendering load scales predictably with resolution, and the CPU is able to keep feeding it adequately even at 4K.

The Verdict

Based on the verdictByResolution data, this PC can run Fivem at all tested resolutions and presets with average FPS above the 60 FPS playable threshold. At 3840x2160, all four settings—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are marked as playable, with the best settings being Ultra at an average of 64.8 FPS. This means that even the most demanding preset at 4K clears the 60 FPS bar, though with only a 4.8 FPS margin, which could feel tight in busy multiplayer moments. At 2560x1440, all settings are also playable, with Ultra achieving 118.2 FPS, providing comfortable headroom. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers 182.9 FPS, which is far beyond what most displays can refresh. The clear conclusion is that this combo is more than capable of running Fivem at maximum settings on any of these resolutions, with the only potential concern being the narrow margin at 4K Ultra.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS data reveals how the balance between the i3-12100F and RTX 4090 shifts with resolution and settings. At 1920x1080, the Low preset produces 300.4 FPS, which is so high that it likely exceeds what the 4-core CPU can consistently sustain in complex scenes, even though the average is recorded. The gap between Low and Medium at 1080p is only 21 FPS (300.4 vs 279.3), whereas the gap between Medium and High is 49 FPS (279.3 vs 230). This irregular scaling suggests that the CPU may be limiting performance at the very high frame rates seen on Low and Medium, as the GPU has more than enough power to render frames quickly but the processor must handle game logic and draw calls. At 2560x1440, the frame rates are lower overall, giving the CPU more breathing room, and the scaling becomes more consistent: Low to Medium is a 50 FPS drop, Medium to High is a 35 FPS drop, and High to Ultra is a 36 FPS drop. At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck, as the frame rates drop significantly across all settings, but the CPU still manages to keep up with the increased rendering demands. The data implies that at 1080p and lower settings, the i3-12100F is the limiting factor, while at 4K, the RTX 4090’s rendering workload dominates the performance profile.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is the one that offers the best visual quality without sacrificing playability. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset achieves an average of 64.8 FPS, which is the highest quality setting that remains playable. This is a narrow margin, but it clears the threshold. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset delivers 118.2 FPS, offering a substantial safety buffer over the 60 FPS minimum and allowing for smooth gameplay with maximum visual fidelity. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset reaches 182.9 FPS, which is far beyond the threshold and provides an extremely responsive experience. In all cases, the data shows that this combo can handle the highest settings, with the only caveat being the 4K Ultra result being closer to the limit than the other resolutions.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Fivem at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, the measured data shows playable average FPS at 3840x2160 across all settings. The Ultra preset averages 64.8 FPS, which exceeds the 60 FPS threshold, while Low reaches 134.4 FPS.

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

A: The Ultra preset is playable at 2560x1440 with an average of 118.2 FPS, making it the best choice for maximum visual quality while maintaining high frame rates.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in benchmark scores?

A: The Intel Core i3-12100F has an average benchmark score of 13,494, which is essentially tied with the Intel Core 3 N355 at 13,492 and the Intel Core i5-9500 at 13,452. The Intel Core 5 120UL is 0.7% faster, and the Intel Core i7-1250U is 1.1% slower.

Q: Is the RTX 4090 the limiting factor at 1080p?

A: The data suggests the CPU may limit performance at 1920x1080 on Low and Medium settings, where frame rates reach 300.4 and 279.3 FPS respectively. The GPU’s benchmark score is in the 88th percentile, indicating it has ample headroom.

Q: What is the combo’s rank among all tested configurations?

A: This specific combination of the i3-12100F and RTX 4090 ranks 151 out of 3,707 tested combos in Fivem, placing it in the top 4% of all tracked systems.

Q: Are all presets at 1080p above 60 FPS?

A: Yes, every preset at 1920x1080 clears the 60 FPS threshold. The lowest average FPS is 182.9 on the Ultra preset, while Low achieves 300.4 FPS.