Fivem

The Intel Core i7-12700K paired with the Intel Arc B390 presents a highly unbalanced configuration for Fivem. The CPU is a strong desktop part, while the GPU is an integrated-class solution with performance near the bottom of the database. Benchmark results confirm this pairing struggles to maintain smooth frame rates at higher resolutions, with only the lowest settings at 1080p delivering a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, no settings preset achieves the 60 FPS playable threshold. The highest recorded average is 32 FPS at Low settings, which falls far short of playable. Medium settings drop to 25 FPS, High to 20 FPS, and Ultra to 16 FPS. The data indicates this resolution is not viable for this combo under any tested configuration.

At 2560x1440, the situation improves slightly but remains below the playable threshold. Low settings produce an average of 58 FPS, just 2 FPS shy of the 60 FPS target. Medium settings average 46 FPS, High averages 37 FPS, and Ultra averages 29 FPS. None of these meet the playable standard, so the best settings at this resolution are effectively none, as even the lowest preset cannot consistently hold 60 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the combo finally reaches playable territory. Low settings deliver an average of 88 FPS, which is well above the threshold. Medium settings average 70 FPS, also above 60 FPS, with a recorded minimum of 59 FPS and maximum of 80 FPS. This makes Medium the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at 1080p. High settings fall to 56 FPS average, below the threshold, and Ultra averages 43 FPS. The recommended configuration for this pairing is 1080p with Medium settings, offering the best balance of visual quality and playable performance.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS data clearly shows that the GPU is the dominant bottleneck in this configuration. The Intel Core i7-12700K is a high-end desktop processor with a percentile rank of 84 among all CPUs, while the Intel Arc B390 sits at the 9th percentile among all GPUs. This massive disparity means the GPU limits performance across all resolutions and settings.

The scaling between resolutions reinforces this conclusion. At 1080p Low, the average is 88 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low drops the average to 58 FPS, a reduction of 34%. At 2160p Low, the average falls to 32 FPS, another 45% reduction from the 1440p result. This steep decline with increasing resolution is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario; the CPU has ample headroom, but the GPU cannot keep pace with the growing pixel count.

Preset scaling within a single resolution also points to GPU limitation. At 1080p, the jump from Low to Medium reduces the average from 88 FPS to 70 FPS, a 20% drop. High settings reduce it further to 56 FPS, and Ultra to 43 FPS. The consistent performance loss as settings increase indicates that the GPU's shading, texture, and memory resources are being exhausted, not the CPU's processing capability.

At 1440p and 2160p, the same pattern holds. Medium settings at 1440p average 46 FPS versus 58 FPS at Low, and at 2160p Medium averages 25 FPS versus 32 FPS at Low. The CPU's role in this game is secondary; even at the lowest settings and resolution, the GPU is the limiting factor. For users considering upgrades, replacing the GPU would yield far greater performance gains than upgrading the CPU, which is already well above the needs of this title.

How This Combo Ranks

The database places this combination at rank 3294 out of 3707 tested combos for Fivem. This places it in the bottom 11% of all tested configurations, reflecting the severe GPU bottleneck discussed above. The ranking is driven almost entirely by the Intel Arc B390's low GPU benchmark scores, as the CPU is well within the top tier of processors.

The GPU's average benchmark score is 1482 in the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test, with a percentile rank of 9. This is an extremely low score, indicating performance comparable to entry-level mobile or OEM graphics solutions from over a decade ago. The CPU, by contrast, has an average benchmark score of 35287 across multiple tests, with a percentile rank of 84. The combination of a top-tier CPU with a bottom-tier GPU produces a system that is heavily imbalanced for gaming workloads.

In practical terms, this rank means the combo will handle CPU-intensive tasks well but will falter in any GPU-bound scenario. Fivem, like most modern games, is primarily GPU-bound at higher settings and resolutions, so the combo's ranking reflects its poor suitability for this specific title. Users seeking better Fivem performance should focus on the GPU side of the equation.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals in the database are all within 0.4% of the Intel Core i7-12700K's average benchmark score of 35287. The Intel Core i5-13600T scores 35305, a delta of -0.1%. The Intel Core i7-12700KF scores 35365, a delta of -0.2%. The Intel Core i7-13700T scores 35403, a delta of -0.3%. The Intel Core 5 213PE scores 35428, a delta of -0.4%. All four CPUs would behave nearly identically in Fivem, as their compute performance is statistically indistinguishable from the i7-12700K. A user swapping between any of these processors would see no meaningful difference in frame rates, since the GPU remains the bottleneck.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals are all within 2.7% of the Intel Arc B390's average benchmark score of 1482. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX scores 1463, a delta of 1.3%. The NVIDIA GeForce 800M scores 1460, a delta of 1.5%. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM scores 1446, a delta of 2.5%. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 scores 1443, a delta of 2.7%. These GPUs would deliver essentially the same Fivem performance as the Arc B390, which means they would all struggle to maintain 60 FPS at 1080p on anything above Medium settings. The similarity in scores indicates that any of these alternatives would produce the same playable settings profile: 1080p Low or Medium only.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data provides a complete picture of performance across all tested settings and resolutions.

At 3840x2160, Low settings average 32 FPS with no recorded minimum or maximum. Medium settings average 25 FPS, with a minimum of 22 FPS and a maximum of 29 FPS. High settings average 20 FPS with no min or max recorded. Ultra settings average 16 FPS with no min or max recorded. The spread between Low and Ultra is 16 FPS, showing that even the lowest settings cannot approach playable frame rates at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, Low settings average 58 FPS with no min or max recorded. Medium settings average 46 FPS, with a minimum of 39 FPS and a maximum of 53 FPS. High settings average 37 FPS with no min or max recorded. Ultra settings average 29 FPS with no min or max recorded. The 58 FPS at Low is the closest any setting comes to the 60 FPS threshold at this resolution, but it still falls short.

At 1920x1080, Low settings average 88 FPS with no min or max recorded. Medium settings average 70 FPS, with a minimum of 59 FPS and a maximum of 80 FPS. High settings average 56 FPS with no min or max recorded. Ultra settings average 43 FPS with no min or max recorded. The Medium preset is the only one that provides both a playable average and a recorded minimum near the threshold, making it the clear choice for this resolution.

The data shows a consistent pattern: each resolution step down roughly doubles the playable settings ceiling. At 2160p, no preset is playable. At 1440p, Low is close but not playable. At 1080p, Low and Medium are playable. This scaling is typical of a GPU-bound system where pixel count is the primary constraint.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Fivem at 1080p with High settings?

A: No. The recorded average at 1920x1080 with High settings is 56 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. Medium settings are the highest playable preset at this resolution, averaging 70 FPS.

Q: What is the best playable settings preset for this combo?

A: The best settings are 1920x1080 with Medium quality. This preset averages 70 FPS with a minimum of 59 FPS and a maximum of 80 FPS, meeting the playable threshold while offering higher visual quality than the Low preset.

Q: Is 1440p playable with this hardware?

A: No. The highest average at 2560x1440 is 58 FPS on Low settings, which is 2 FPS below the 60 FPS threshold. All other presets at this resolution average between 29 and 46 FPS, all below playable.

Q: Why is performance so poor despite the strong CPU?

A: The Intel Arc B390 GPU ranks at the 9th percentile among all GPUs, while the Intel Core i7-12700K ranks at the 84th percentile among CPUs. The GPU is the limiting factor in Fivem, and its low benchmark scores (average 1482 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12) constrain frame rates regardless of CPU capability.

Q: How does this combo rank against other tested systems?

A: This combo ranks 3294 out of 3707 tested combinations for Fivem, placing it in the bottom 11% of all tested systems. The ranking reflects the severe GPU bottleneck.

Q: Which component should be upgraded first for better Fivem performance?

A: The GPU. The CPU is already well above the needs of the game, as shown by its high percentile rank of 84. The GPU's low percentile rank of 9 directly limits frame rates at all resolutions and settings, so replacing it with a stronger graphics card would produce the largest performance gain.