Fivem

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is a high-performance desktop combination that delivers exceptionally high frame rates in Fivem at 1080p and 1440p, while remaining comfortably playable at 4K with high settings. The data shows a system that is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions, but at 1080p, the CPU’s six performance cores are sufficient to feed the RTX 4070 Ti to very high frame rates. This analysis covers the measured FPS data, the balance of CPU versus GPU load, and how this specific combo ranks against other tested configurations.

Best Settings per Resolution

The benchmark data provides clear guidance on the optimal settings for this CPU and GPU combo in Fivem, with the playable threshold set at 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the most demanding preset that maintains an average FPS at or above the 60 FPS threshold is High. The measured average at this setting is 73.1 FPS. While the Ultra preset is visually more demanding, it drops the average to 54.3 FPS, which falls below the playable threshold. The Medium preset yields 88.7 FPS and Low yields 109.1 FPS, but High is the highest visual quality that still guarantees a smooth experience above 60 FPS.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), the system has ample headroom. The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with a measured average of 97.4 FPS. This is a significant margin above the playable threshold, indicating that the combination can handle the highest visual settings without any performance concerns. For context, the High preset runs at 125.1 FPS, Medium at 160.5 FPS, and Low at 201 FPS.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the system performs exceptionally well. The most demanding preset that stays above 60 FPS is also Ultra, but with a much higher average of 149.9 FPS. This is a comfortable margin for high-refresh-rate monitors. The High preset achieves 190.8 FPS, Medium reaches 242.6 FPS, and Low produces 303.6 FPS. The data confirms that at 1080p, this combo is capable of pushing frame rates well beyond the playable threshold, even at maximum settings.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS data reveals how the balance between the Intel Core i5-12400F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti shifts across resolutions.

The scaling from 1080p to 1440p and then to 4K shows the increasing burden on the GPU. At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 149.9. When moving to 2560x1440 at Ultra, the average drops to 97.4 FPS, a decrease of roughly 35%. This significant drop indicates that the RTX 4070 Ti is being pushed harder as the pixel count increases. The GPU is the primary bottleneck at this resolution, as the CPU still has capacity to deliver more frames if the GPU could render them faster.

The transition from 1440p to 4K at Ultra settings shows a further drop from 97.4 FPS to 54.3 FPS, a reduction of about 44%. This confirms that at 4K, the GPU is the dominant limiting factor. The RTX 4070 Ti’s performance is being fully taxed by the 3840x2160 resolution, and the CPU’s role becomes less critical. The fact that the High preset at 4K still achieves 73.1 FPS, while Ultra drops to 54.3 FPS, highlights how sensitive the GPU is to the increased load of the Ultra preset at this resolution.

Looking at the CPU side, the i5-12400F’s performance is sufficient at all resolutions. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the average FPS is 303.6, which is an extremely high frame rate. This suggests that the CPU is capable of handling the game logic and draw calls at a rate that far exceeds the playable threshold. The bottleneck at 1080p Ultra is the GPU, which is limited to 149.9 FPS by its rendering capabilities. The CPU's single-core performance, evidenced by a 3DMark single-thread score of 909, is adequate to keep up with the GPU at lower resolutions, but the GPU's workload scales more steeply with resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of performance across all settings and resolutions. All figures are average FPS, as no minimum or maximum values were recorded in the data.

At 3840x2160, the average FPS scales as follows:

• Ultra: 54.3 FPS — This is below the 60 FPS playable threshold, making it unsuitable for a consistently smooth experience.
• High: 73.1 FPS — This is the recommended setting for 4K, providing a playable and visually rich experience.
• Medium: 88.7 FPS — A comfortable margin above the threshold, good for players who prefer higher frame rates over maximum visual fidelity.
• Low: 109.1 FPS — The highest frame rate at 4K, ideal for competitive play or for users with high-refresh-rate 4K panels.

At 2560x1440, the average FPS scales as follows:

• Ultra: 97.4 FPS — The best settings for 1440p, staying well above the playable threshold.
• High: 125.1 FPS — A significant jump over Ultra, offering a smoother experience for fast-paced gameplay.
• Medium: 160.5 FPS — Excellent for high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors, with a large performance headroom.
• Low: 201 FPS — The maximum frame rate at this resolution, showing the system's capability when graphics load is minimized.

At 1920x1080, the average FPS scales as follows:

• Ultra: 149.9 FPS — The highest quality setting is still very playable and provides a high frame rate suitable for most gaming scenarios.
• High: 190.8 FPS — A substantial increase over Ultra, ideal for 144Hz or 165Hz monitors.
• Medium: 242.6 FPS — This frame rate is well beyond what most displays can show, indicating the GPU is not the primary bottleneck here.
• Low: 303.6 FPS — The highest recorded frame rate in the entire dataset, demonstrating the CPU and GPU's combined capability at the lowest visual load.

Similar Performance Alternatives

When considering hardware that would behave similarly to this combo, the benchmark data for the CPU and GPU provides clear alternatives.

For the Intel Core i5-12400F, the nearest rivals in terms of average benchmark score are the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS with a delta of 0%, the Intel Core 3 201E with a delta of -0.1%, the Intel Core i5-1335U with a delta of 0.3%, and the AMD EPYC 7773X with a delta of 0.3%. These processors have average scores that are effectively identical to the i5-12400F, meaning in a system with the same GPU, they would produce nearly the same frame rates in Fivem. The Ryzen 5 7535HS, for instance, would be a drop-in performance equivalent in a laptop context, while the Intel Core i5-1335U offers similar performance in a low-power mobile form factor. The differences are negligible, so users can expect similar CPU-bound behavior.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti, the nearest GPU rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile with a delta of -0.8%, the AMD Radeon Pro 5500 XT with a delta of -1.3%, the NVIDIA RTX A6000 with a delta of 1.6%, and the Intel Arc A730M with a delta of -1.7%. The RTX 5090 Mobile, despite being a laptop part, has an average score that is slightly lower than the RTX 4070 Ti, meaning its desktop performance in Fivem would be very close. The RTX A6000, a professional workstation card, is a bit faster on average, potentially offering slightly higher frame rates at the same settings. The AMD Radeon Pro 5500 XT and Intel Arc A730M are also close in performance, though they may have different driver characteristics that could affect Fivem specifically.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Fivem at 4K with the highest settings?

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the measured average FPS is 54.3, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The best playable setting at 4K is High, which averages 73.1 FPS.

Q: What is the best resolution to use with this combo?

A: The data shows that at 2560x1440 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 97.4, offering a high-quality image with a strong performance margin. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset hits 149.9 FPS, which is ideal for very high refresh rate monitors.

Q: Is the CPU a bottleneck at 1080p?

A: No, the data suggests the GPU is the limiting factor. At 1080p Low, the average FPS is 303.6, which indicates the CPU can handle a very high frame rate. At 1080p Ultra, the GPU limits performance to 149.9 FPS, a drop of over 50% compared to Low, which is a clear sign of GPU limitation.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 Ti compare to the RTX 5090 Mobile in this game?

A: The RTX 4070 Ti has a higher average benchmark score than the RTX 5090 Mobile by a margin of 0.8%. In Fivem, the performance difference would be negligible, with the desktop card potentially having a slight edge in sustained performance due to its power envelope.

Q: Is the i5-12400F a good match for the RTX 4070 Ti in Fivem?

A: The benchmark results indicate yes. At 1440p and 4K, the GPU is the primary bottleneck, and the CPU is able to provide enough throughput to keep the GPU fed. At 1080p, the high frame rates show that the CPU is not holding the system back, even with the powerful RTX 4070 Ti.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1440p with Medium settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 2560x1440 with Medium settings is 160.5 FPS. This is a very high frame rate, well above the playable threshold, and suitable for high-refresh-rate 1440p displays.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-12400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti combination holds the 487th rank out of 3707 tested combos in the Fivem benchmark database. This places the combo in the top ~13% of all tested configurations.

This ranking is a strong indicator of the system’s overall capability. The data shows that the combo is capable of high frame rates at 1440p and 4K, and it excels at 1080p. The rank reflects the combined performance of the CPU and GPU, and the fact that the i5-12400F, while not a top-tier processor, is still a capable partner for the RTX 4070 Ti in this particular game. The score suggests that there are many other combos that can perform better, but this configuration is far above the median, making it a solid choice for a high-refresh-rate gaming experience. For context, the combo's percentile of 73 for the CPU and 84 for the GPU indicates that both components are well above average, but the game's performance is ultimately limited by the GPU at higher resolutions.