Fivem

FAQ

Q: What is the best settings preset for this combo at 1920x1080?

A: The database shows that Medium is the best playable preset at 1920x1080, delivering an average of 70 FPS with a minimum of 59 FPS and a maximum of 80 FPS. Low also clears the 60 FPS threshold with an average of 88 FPS.

Q: Can this system run Fivem at 2560x1440?

A: No. The recorded data shows no playable settings at 2560x1440. The closest result is Low with an average of 58 FPS, which falls just below the 60 FPS playable threshold. High averages 37 FPS, Medium averages 46 FPS, and Ultra averages 29 FPS.

Q: How does the Intel Core i5-12400 compare to its nearest rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The i5-12400 has an average benchmark score of 18683. It is virtually tied with the AMD EPYC 7643 (18697, 0.1% faster) and the Intel Core i7-1355U (18730, 0.3% faster). The AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 is 0.7% faster at 18811, while the Intel Core i3-14100F is 0.9% slower at 18519.

Q: What is the Intel Arc B390's performance tier based on its GPU benchmark score?

A: The Arc B390 scores 1482 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, placing it in the 9th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX (1463, 1.3% slower), NVIDIA GeForce 800M (1460, 1.5% slower), NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM (1446, 2.5% slower), and NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 (1443, 2.7% slower).

Q: How does the Arc B390 compare to the GT 520MX in raw score?

A: The Arc B390 is 1.3% faster than the GT 520MX, with scores of 1482 versus 1463. This is a very narrow margin, meaning the two GPUs should behave similarly in most workloads.

Q: What resolution delivers the highest average FPS for this combo?

A: The highest recorded average FPS is 88, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. Medium at 1920x1080 is next at 70 FPS, followed by High at 56 FPS and Ultra at 43 FPS.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions reveals where the bottleneck sits for this combination. At 1920x1080 Low, the system reaches 88 FPS average, which is the highest recorded result in the entire dataset. Moving to 2560x1440 Low drops the average to 58 FPS, a reduction of 30 FPS or roughly 34%. At 3840x2160 Low, the average falls further to 32 FPS, another 26 FPS drop. This steep decline as resolution increases indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions.

The CPU, an Intel Core i5-12400 with 6 cores and 12 threads, is a capable desktop processor that sits in the 72nd percentile of all CPUs. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 15989 and single-core score of 2257 suggest it has enough headroom for multiplayer game logic and physics. The Passmark single-thread score of 3456 reinforces that the CPU can handle the per-thread demands typical of a multiplayer title.

The Arc B390, however, is an integrated-class GPU with a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1482 and a 9th percentile ranking among all GPUs. The GPU's low benchmark standing compared to the CPU's 72nd percentile ranking makes it clear that the graphics adapter is the constraining component in this pairing.

The settings scaling tells the same story. At 1920x1080, dropping from Medium to Low increases the average from 70 to 88 FPS, a 26% gain. At 2560x1440, the same settings change moves the average from 46 to 58 FPS, a 26% gain. At 3840x2160, Low produces 32 FPS versus Medium's 25 FPS, a 28% gain. The consistent improvement from lowering settings confirms that the GPU is saturated at every resolution.

The resolution scaling is particularly telling. At High settings, the system averages 56 FPS at 1920x1080, 37 FPS at 2560x1440, and 20 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 34% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 46% drop from 1440p to 4K. The GPU simply does not have enough raw throughput to maintain playable frame rates as pixel count increases.

For this game, the CPU matters less at higher resolutions because the GPU becomes the wall. At 1080p Low, the CPU has more influence, but the Arc B390 still caps performance. Users seeking higher frame rates would need a more powerful GPU, as the i5-12400 has demonstrated it can feed faster graphics solutions in other database entries.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Intel Core i5-12400's nearest rivals in average benchmark score are the AMD EPYC 7643 (18697, 0.1% faster), Intel Core i7-1355U (18730, 0.3% faster), AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 (18811, 0.7% faster), and Intel Core i3-14100F (18519, 0.9% slower). Any of these processors would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Fivem. The differences are all under 1%, which falls within measurement noise for most gaming workloads.

On the GPU side, the Intel Arc B390 is closely matched with the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX (1463, 1.3% slower), NVIDIA GeForce 800M (1460, 1.5% slower), NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM (1446, 2.5% slower), and NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 (1443, 2.7% slower). These GPUs would produce essentially the same frame rates in Fivem at identical settings and resolutions. The margin between the Arc B390 and the GT 710 is only 2.7%, so users moving between these cards should not expect a meaningful difference in performance.

A system with an Intel Core i3-14100F paired with an NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 would behave nearly identically to this configuration. The CPU is slightly slower by 0.9%, and the GPU is slightly slower by 2.7%, so the combined effect would be a few FPS lower in most scenarios. Similarly, an AMD EPYC 7643 with a GT 520MX would close the gap further, with the CPU being 0.1% faster and the GPU being 1.3% slower.

These alternatives matter for users comparing prebuilt systems or upgrading individual components. The data indicates that the i5-12400 has plenty of performance headroom relative to the Arc B390, so upgrading the CPU alone would yield almost no FPS improvement in Fivem. The GPU is the binding constraint, and swapping it for one of the listed rivals would not help either, since they are all within 2.7% of the Arc B390's score.

The Verdict

This PC can run Fivem, but only at 1920x1080 with reduced settings. The database verdict lists Low and Medium as playable at 1080p, with Medium being the best playable preset at an average of 70 FPS. Low runs at 88 FPS average. High and Ultra at 1080p fall short of the 60 FPS threshold, with averages of 56 FPS and 43 FPS respectively.

At 2560x1440, no settings preset clears the 60 FPS bar. Low comes closest at 58 FPS average, but that is still below the playable threshold. Medium averages 46 FPS, High averages 37 FPS, and Ultra averages 29 FPS. At 3840x2160, the system is not playable under any preset. Low averages 32 FPS, Medium averages 25 FPS, High averages 20 FPS, and Ultra averages 16 FPS.

The best experience this combo can deliver is 1080p Medium at 70 FPS average, with a minimum of 59 FPS and a maximum of 80 FPS. The minimum dipping to 59 FPS means there will be occasional frame drops just below the 60 FPS line, but the average stays comfortably above it. Users who prefer smoother frame pacing could drop to Low, where the average rises to 88 FPS.

For 1440p gaming, this system is not suitable for Fivem if the goal is a consistent 60 FPS. The 58 FPS average at Low is close, but the lack of a recorded minimum means the frame time variance is unknown. Given that Medium at 1080p produces a 59 FPS minimum, it is reasonable to expect the 1440p Low minimum to dip below 60 as well.

The verdict is clear: this is a 1080p machine for Fivem, and users should stick to Medium or Low settings at that resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the recorded results are as follows: Low averages 32 FPS, Medium averages 25 FPS with a minimum of 22 and a maximum of 29, High averages 20 FPS, and Ultra averages 16 FPS. None of these presets approach the 60 FPS playable threshold, and even the Low preset's average is half of what would be needed for smooth gameplay.

At 2560x1440, Low averages 58 FPS, Medium averages 46 FPS with a minimum of 39 and a maximum of 53, High averages 37 FPS, and Ultra averages 29 FPS. The Low preset is the only one within striking distance of 60 FPS, but it still falls short. The Medium preset's maximum of 53 FPS indicates that even the best-case frame times cannot reach the playable threshold.

At 1920x1080, the results improve significantly. Low averages 88 FPS, Medium averages 70 FPS with a minimum of 59 and a maximum of 80, High averages 56 FPS, and Ultra averages 43 FPS. The Low and Medium presets both clear the 60 FPS average threshold, though Medium's minimum of 59 FPS shows occasional dips below 60. High and Ultra remain below the playable bar.

The frame data shows a consistent pattern: each step up in resolution costs roughly 30% of the average FPS, and each step up in settings costs roughly 20-25% of the average FPS. The Medium preset at 1080p is the sweet spot, balancing visual quality with a 70 FPS average and a 59 FPS minimum.

How This Combo Ranks

This combination of Intel Core i5-12400 and Intel Arc B390 ranks 3294 out of 3707 tested combos in Fivem in the database. That places it in the bottom 11% of all tested configurations, meaning roughly 413 combos perform worse than this one. The low ranking reflects the Arc B390's position in the 9th percentile of all GPUs rather than the i5-12400's stronger 72nd percentile CPU standing.

The rank disparity between the CPU and GPU components explains the combo's overall position. The i5-12400 is a solid mid-range processor that outperforms 72% of all CPUs, but the Arc B390 is an entry-level graphics solution that outperforms only 9% of all GPUs. In a game like Fivem, where GPU throughput heavily influences frame rates across all resolutions, the weak GPU drags the combined ranking down to 3294th out of 3707.

Combos ranked near this one would include other systems pairing a mid-range CPU with a very low-end GPU. The GPU nearest rivals, such as the GT 520MX, GT 625 OEM, and GT 710, would produce similar frame rates when paired with a comparable processor. Systems ranked below 3294 would feature even weaker GPU and CPU pairings, likely dominated by ancient integrated graphics solutions or discontinued entry-level cards.

The 3294th place ranking out of 3707 combos means this system is not competitive for serious Fivem play beyond 1080p Medium. Users should not expect this configuration to deliver high-refresh-rate multiplayer action. It will run the game, but only at the lower end of the performance spectrum.