Fivem

This PC configuration, pairing an Intel Core i5-12400 with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D, delivers a commanding performance in Fivem, clearing the 60 FPS threshold at every resolution and preset combination tested. The data shows a system that is not merely playable but overwhelmingly powerful, with frame rates that suggest the game is being held back by engine limits rather than hardware constraints. Across all three resolutions, from 1080p to 4K, the measured average FPS never dips below 72, making this a top-tier performer for the game.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark results for Fivem on this hardware show a clear and consistent pattern: higher resolutions and more demanding settings reduce frame rates, but never to a point that compromises playability. At 1920x1080, the lowest resolution tested, the system produces extraordinary frame rates. At Low settings, the average FPS reaches 305. Moving to Medium settings, the average drops to 280 FPS, with a minimum of 238 and a maximum of 322. At High settings, the average is 254 FPS. Pushing to Ultra settings still yields an average of 197 FPS. This indicates that at 1080p, the CPU and GPU combination is so far ahead of the game's demands that even the most demanding preset leaves a massive frame rate headroom.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains exceptional, though the scaling from 1080p shows the expected impact of increased pixel count. Low settings produce an average of 265 FPS. Medium settings average 209 FPS, with a recorded minimum of 178 and a maximum of 240. High settings deliver an average of 167 FPS, while Ultra settings still maintain a robust 130 FPS average. The gap between 1080p and 1440p is noticeable, roughly a 15-30% reduction in average frame rates depending on the preset, but the absolute numbers remain so high that the experience is consistently smooth.

At 3840x2160, the system faces its most demanding tests, yet it still passes with flying colors. Low settings yield an average of 147 FPS. Medium settings produce an average of 116 FPS, with a minimum of 99 and a maximum of 133. High settings average 93 FPS. Even at Ultra settings, the most demanding configuration, the average FPS is 72. This 4K Ultra result is the only point in the entire dataset where the system drops below the 100 FPS mark, but it still comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS playability threshold. The data shows that while 4K Ultra is the most stressful scenario, it remains fully playable, and the other 4K presets offer significantly higher headroom.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the Intel Core i5-12400's nearest rivals, based on average benchmark scores, provide context for its performance level. The AMD EPYC 7643 scores 18697, which is only 0.1% higher than the i5-12400's 18683 average benchmark score. This indicates that in raw multi-threaded compute, the i5-12400 is essentially on par with a high-end server processor, though the latter would have vastly different power characteristics and core counts. The Intel Core i7-1355U scores 18730, a 0.3% delta, showing that a modern low-power laptop chip can match this desktop CPU in synthetic benchmarks. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 scores 18811, a 0.7% delta, placing it slightly ahead. The Intel Core i3-14100F scores 18519, which is 0.9% behind, indicating that a newer, cheaper i3 can nearly match the i5-12400's performance in these tests. For Fivem, this means that any of these CPUs would likely produce very similar frame rates, as the game's performance is heavily influenced by the GPU at most settings.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is in a class of its own, but its nearest rivals show where it sits relative to other hardware. The AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT scores 76904, which is 1.1% higher than the RTX 5090 D's 77712 average benchmark score. This is a surprising result, suggesting that a mid-range laptop GPU can match the flagship desktop card in synthetic tests, though real-world gaming performance would differ significantly. The AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT scores 78940, a 1.6% delta, placing it slightly ahead. The NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB scores 79396, a 2.1% delta, and the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB scores 79605, a 2.4% delta. These professional compute cards outperform the RTX 5090 D in the benchmark suite, but they are not designed for gaming. In practice, for Fivem, the RTX 5090 D's nearest rivals are not typical gaming alternatives; the data suggests that this GPU is so powerful that any modern mid-range or high-end GPU would also deliver playable frame rates, though likely not at the same extreme levels.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, with an average FPS of 197. This is the most demanding preset available, and the system handles it without breaking a sweat, maintaining an average well above the 60 FPS threshold. There is no reason to use lower settings at this resolution, as even the highest quality preset yields a frame rate that is more than three times the playability threshold.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are also Ultra, with an average FPS of 130. The system maintains a very high frame rate even at this higher resolution and the most demanding preset. The 130 FPS average is more than double the 60 FPS threshold, providing a smooth and responsive experience. Again, the data suggests that users can select the highest quality settings without any concern for performance.

At 3840x2160, the best settings are Ultra, with an average FPS of 72. This is the only resolution where the Ultra preset dips below the 100 FPS mark, but it still clears the 60 FPS threshold by a 20% margin. For players who prioritize maximum visual quality at 4K, this is the optimal choice. For those who prefer a higher frame rate, High settings at 93 FPS or Medium at 116 FPS offer viable alternatives, but the Ultra preset is the most demanding that remains fully playable.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Fivem, and it does so with overwhelming success. The verdict by resolution is unambiguous: at 3840x2160, all four settings — High, Low, Medium, and Ultra — are playable, with the best setting being Ultra at an average of 72 FPS. At 2560x1440, all settings are playable, with Ultra at 130 FPS being the best. At 1920x1080, all settings are playable, with Ultra at 197 FPS being the best. The system clears the 60 FPS threshold at every single data point collected.

The data shows a system that is not just capable of running the game, but one that is massively overqualified. At 1080p and 1440p, the frame rates are so high that the game's engine, rather than the hardware, is likely the limiting factor. Even at 4K Ultra, the most demanding scenario tested, the system maintains an average of 72 FPS, which is comfortably above the playability threshold. This configuration is a top-tier performer for Fivem, ranking 50th out of 3707 tested combinations. There are no settings or resolutions in the dataset where this PC fails to deliver a smooth experience.

CPU and GPU Roles

The relative importance of the CPU and GPU in Fivem can be inferred from the scaling of frame rates across resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, the average FPS ranges from 305 at Low to 197 at Ultra. This is a 35% reduction from Low to Ultra, indicating that the GPU is doing more work as settings increase. However, the absolute numbers are so high that the CPU is likely not a bottleneck at any point. The single-thread performance of the i5-12400, as measured by a 3dmark single-thread score of 910 and a passmark single-thread score of 3456, is strong enough to feed the GPU at these frame rates.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates drop to a range of 265 at Low to 130 at Ultra. This is a 51% reduction from Low to Ultra, showing that the GPU is being pushed harder as the resolution increases. The CPU's role diminishes relative to the GPU at this resolution, as the higher pixel count places more strain on the graphics card. The i5-12400's 6 cores and 12 threads, with a cinebench r23 multicore score of 15989, are more than sufficient for the game's CPU demands, leaving the GPU as the primary determinant of frame rate.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates range from 147 at Low to 72 at Ultra. This is a 51% reduction from Low to Ultra, similar to the scaling at 1440p. The GPU is now the dominant factor, as the 4K resolution requires substantial graphics processing power. The RTX 5090 D, with its 32 GB of GDDR7 memory and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth, is clearly the component that determines performance at this resolution. The CPU's role becomes almost negligible, as the frame rates are driven entirely by the GPU's ability to render the increased pixel count. The data shows that for Fivem, the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions and settings, while the CPU is more than adequate at all tested configurations.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. At 3840x2160, the system achieves an average of 72 FPS at Ultra settings, 93 FPS at High, 116 FPS at Medium, and 147 FPS at Low. All presets are above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the highest quality setting that maintains 60 FPS at 2560x1440?

A: Ultra settings are playable at 2560x1440, with an average FPS of 130. This is the most demanding preset, and it more than doubles the 60 FPS threshold.

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

A: The i5-12400 has an average benchmark score of 18683. The AMD EPYC 7643 scores 18697 (0.1% higher), the Intel Core i7-1355U scores 18730 (0.3% higher), the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 scores 18811 (0.7% higher), and the Intel Core i3-14100F scores 18519 (0.9% lower). This indicates the i5-12400 is well within the same performance class as these chips.

Q: Is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D a bottleneck in Fivem?

A: No. The GPU's nearest rivals, such as the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT with a score of 76904 (1.1% higher), show that the RTX 5090 D's performance is in line with other high-end cards. The measured FPS data shows that the system is not GPU-limited at any tested setting, as all frame rates are exceptionally high.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1920x1080 with Medium settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Medium settings, the system produces an average of 280 FPS, with a minimum of 238 and a maximum of 322. This is far above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU matter more for Fivem?

A: The data shows that the GPU becomes the dominant factor at higher resolutions. At 1920x1080, frame rates range from 305 FPS (Low) to 197 FPS (Ultra), a 35% drop. At 3840x2160, the range is 147 FPS (Low) to 72 FPS (Ultra), a 51% drop. This indicates that the GPU's workload increases significantly with resolution, while the CPU, which has a strong single-thread score of 910 in 3dmark, is sufficient across all settings.