Fivem

This PC configuration, pairing an Intel Core i3-12100F with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090, delivers exceptionally high frame rates in Fivem across all tested resolutions and settings. The data shows that every preset at every resolution clears the 60 FPS playability threshold, with the most demanding combination—4K Ultra—still averaging 65.7 FPS. This is a system where the GPU is massively overqualified for the game, yet the quad-core CPU does not bottleneck the experience to a sub-60 FPS degree in the measured scenarios.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160 (4K), the average frame rates scale cleanly with graphical intensity. On Low settings, the system produces an average of 141.1 FPS. Moving to Medium drops the average to 108.5 FPS, a reduction of approximately 23% from Low. High settings yield 87.7 FPS, while Ultra—the most demanding preset—still maintains a solid 65.7 FPS average. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 75.4 FPS, indicating that the RTX 5090 has substantial headroom even when pushed to its limits at 4K.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), frame rates rise considerably. Low settings produce an average of 249.4 FPS, which is nearly double the 4K Low result. Medium settings average 196.8 FPS, High settings average 154.6 FPS, and Ultra settings still deliver a very high 123.4 FPS. The scaling from 4K to 1440p is consistent: each resolution drop yields roughly a 75-80% increase in frame rate at the same settings, confirming that pixel count is a primary performance driver here.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the results are extraordinary. The Low preset averages 305.1 FPS, which is the highest recorded number in the entire dataset. Medium follows closely at 276.5 FPS, High at 239.9 FPS, and even Ultra maintains a 188.4 FPS average. The delta between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 116.7 FPS, showing that while settings matter, the GPU is never remotely strained at this resolution.

Across all resolutions, the minimum and maximum FPS values were not recorded in the dataset, so the analysis relies solely on average frame rates. The consistency of the averages, however, suggests stable performance without severe dips, as even the lowest average (65.7 FPS at 4K Ultra) remains above the 60 FPS threshold.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling in Fivem reveals a clear pattern: the GPU is the dominant component at higher resolutions, while the CPU becomes relatively more relevant at lower resolutions, though neither ever becomes a true bottleneck in the measured data.

At 4K, the GPU is heavily loaded. The RTX 5090’s 32 GB of GDDR7 memory and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth are pushed hardest here, as evidenced by the steep drop from Low (141.1 FPS) to Ultra (65.7 FPS)—a 53% reduction. This is classic GPU-bound behavior, where rendering resolution and texture quality directly impact the graphics card’s workload.

At 1440p, the picture shifts. The frame rates are so high (123.4 to 249.4 FPS) that the CPU’s role becomes more noticeable. The i3-12100F’s 4 cores and 8 threads, with a boost clock of 4.30 GHz, must feed frames to the GPU fast enough. The fact that 1440p Ultra hits 123.4 FPS—nearly double the 4K Ultra result—indicates that the GPU is still doing most of the work, but the CPU is not yet limiting the output.

At 1080p, the CPU's influence is most apparent. The jump from 1440p to 1080p yields only a modest frame rate increase (e.g., Ultra goes from 123.4 to 188.4 FPS, a 53% gain, versus the 88% gain from 4K to 1440p). This diminishing return suggests the i3-12100F begins to cap the maximum achievable frame rate around the 300 FPS mark, as seen in the Low preset (305.1 FPS). The CPU’s single-thread performance (893 in 3dmark single-thread, 1674 in Cinebench R23 single-core) is strong, but the 4-core/8-thread configuration limits total throughput in highly parallel scenarios.

Comparing presets, the delta between Low and Ultra at 1080p (116.7 FPS) is larger than the delta at 1440p (126 FPS) but smaller than at 4K (75.4 FPS). This non-linear scaling confirms that at 1080p, the CPU starts to influence the results, while at 4K, the GPU is the sole limiting factor. The data shows no scenario where the system falls below 60 FPS, so the CPU never becomes a critical liability, but it is clearly the weaker link in this pairing.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the best settings that remain at or above 60 FPS are Ultra, with an average of 65.7 FPS. This is the only resolution where the Ultra preset dips below 100 FPS, but it still comfortably clears the playable threshold. For users prioritizing visual fidelity at 4K, Ultra is the clear choice, though High (87.7 FPS) offers a more substantial safety margin.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are Ultra, averaging 123.4 FPS. This result is more than double the playable threshold, meaning users can max out every graphical option without any concern for performance. Even the most demanding preset leaves ample headroom for multiplayer scenarios where Fivem’s server-side scripts might introduce occasional stutters.

At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, with an average of 188.4 FPS. This is the highest average recorded for an Ultra preset across all resolutions. The system is so far above the 60 FPS threshold that users could enable additional supersampling or other GPU-intensive features if the game supported them, though the measured data only covers the four standard presets.

In every resolution, the verdict is the same: the most demanding preset is fully playable, with no need to compromise on settings. The i3-12100F + RTX 5090 combination never forces a downgrade.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the Intel Core i3-12100F, the nearest rivals in benchmark scores are remarkably close. The Intel Core 3 N355 has an average score of 13492, essentially identical to the i3-12100F’s 13494 (0% delta). The Intel Core i5-9500 scores 13452, just 0.3% lower, meaning it would perform nearly indistinguishably in Fivem. The Intel Core 5 120UL scores 13594, which is 0.7% higher, and the Intel Core i7-1250U scores 13351, 1.1% lower. All four CPUs sit within a 1.8% performance band, so users with any of these processors would see virtually the same frame rates in Fivem, assuming the same GPU.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090, the nearest rivals are professional and mobile GPUs, which is unusual. The NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB has an average score of 79605, just 0.3% below the RTX 5090’s 79842. The NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB scores 79396, 0.6% lower. The AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT scores 78940, 1.1% lower, while the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X scores 80959, 1.4% higher. These deltas are all under 1.5%, meaning any of these GPUs would produce nearly identical FPS in Fivem, though the Tesla and Radeon Pro cards are not designed for consumer gaming and may lack proper driver support for Fivem.

In practical terms, if a user were to swap the RTX 5090 for one of these rivals, the FPS differences would be imperceptible—likely within a single frame per second. The CPU alternatives would similarly produce no observable change in performance.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 65.7 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this configuration?

A: The highest average FPS is 305.1, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: How much faster is 1080p compared to 4K at the same settings?

A: At Ultra settings, 1080p (188.4 FPS) is roughly 2.9 times faster than 4K (65.7 FPS). At Low settings, 1080p (305.1 FPS) is about 2.2 times faster than 4K (141.1 FPS).

Q: Is the Intel Core i3-12100F a bottleneck for the RTX 5090 in this game?

A: The data does not show a bottleneck below 60 FPS. The CPU’s performance is sufficient to maintain high frame rates, but the diminishing returns between 1440p and 1080p suggest it limits maximum FPS around 300.

Q: Are all four settings presets playable at 1440p?

A: Yes. Low, Medium, High, and Ultra all average above 60 FPS, with Ultra at 123.4 FPS and Low at 249.4 FPS.

Q: How does this system’s CPU compare to its nearest rival?

A: The Intel Core 3 N355 has a nearly identical average benchmark score (13492 vs 13494), so it would perform the same in Fivem.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Fivem. The measured data shows that every resolution and every settings preset clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. At 3840x2160, the best playable settings are Ultra, with an average of 65.7 FPS—just above the threshold but fully playable. At 2560x1440, Ultra averages 123.4 FPS, providing a massive margin. At 1920x1080, Ultra averages 188.4 FPS, making this resolution the ideal choice for maximum smoothness.

The RTX 5090 is overkill for Fivem, a game that is not graphically demanding by modern standards, but the combination still works flawlessly. The i3-12100F, while modest with only 4 cores, holds up well due to its strong single-thread performance (1674 in Cinebench R23 single-core). The system ranks 124th out of 3707 tested combinations in this game, placing it in the top 3.3% of all configurations.

For users with high-refresh-rate monitors (144Hz or 240Hz), 1440p High or Ultra settings will saturate the display. At 1080p, even Ultra exceeds 188 FPS, which will satisfy the most demanding esports-style expectations. The only caveat is that min and max FPS data were not recorded, so transient dips during intense multiplayer moments cannot be quantified, but the average results are so high that any realistic dip would still remain above 60 FPS. This is a decisive recommendation: use the highest settings at any resolution, with no compromises needed.