Fivem

The Intel Core i7-12700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 delivers a performance profile that is exceptional for Fivem, a multiplayer title that scales well with both high core-count CPUs and fast GPUs. The measured data shows this combination is capable of exceeding the 60 FPS playability threshold at every tested resolution and preset, with the most demanding settings still producing playable frame rates. This analysis walks through the specific frame rates, the division of labor between the processor and graphics card, and how this hardware stack compares to other tested configurations.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160 (4K), the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS is Ultra, which runs at exactly 60 FPS on average. This is the playable ceiling for this resolution; the data confirms that the Ultra preset is the highest setting that stays at or above the playability threshold. The next step down, High, provides a more comfortable margin at 77 FPS average, but the Ultra preset technically qualifies as the best settings that still meet the 60 FPS requirement.

For 2560x1440 (1440p), the best settings are also Ultra, with a much higher average of 107 FPS. This leaves substantial headroom above the 60 FPS floor, meaning players can run the game at maximum visual quality without worrying about frame rate drops below playable levels. The gap between Ultra and the next preset down, High at 138 FPS, shows that the hardware has enough overhead at this resolution to absorb the extra load of Ultra settings.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the best settings remain Ultra, achieving a commanding 163 FPS average. This is the strongest result in the entire dataset, indicating that the combination is heavily overqualified for 1080p gaming in Fivem. Even at the highest settings, the frame rate is more than double the playability threshold, suggesting that the primary bottleneck at this resolution shifts away from the GPU and toward the CPU's single-thread performance.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions and presets reveals a clear pattern of GPU dominance at higher resolutions, with the CPU becoming more relevant as resolution decreases. At 4K, the Ultra preset drops to 60 FPS average, while the Low preset reaches 122 FPS. This 62 FPS spread across presets at 4K demonstrates that the RTX 4080 is the limiting factor when pushing maximum pixels, as reducing graphical load yields significant gains. The Medium preset at 4K shows a similar trend with 96 FPS average, confirming that the GPU handles most of the rendering burden at this resolution.

Moving to 1440p, the Ultra preset jumps to 107 FPS, a 47 FPS improvement over the 4K Ultra result. This substantial gain from lowering resolution indicates that the RTX 4080 still has performance to give, but the CPU's role becomes more pronounced. The Low preset at 1440p hits 219 FPS, which is nearly double the 4K Ultra figure. This suggests that at lower resolutions and settings, the i7-12700K's 12 cores and 20 threads are able to feed the GPU more effectively, reducing the GPU bottleneck.

At 1080p, the CPU's influence is most evident. The Low preset reaches 333 FPS, while the Ultra preset still manages 163 FPS. The extreme high frame rates at Low settings point to the CPU being the primary driver, as the GPU has ample headroom at this resolution. The fact that 1080p Ultra (163 FPS) is only 41 FPS lower than 1440p Ultra (107 FPS) shows that the scaling between these resolutions is not purely GPU-bound; the CPU's ability to handle the game's multiplayer logic and physics becomes a larger factor at lower pixel counts.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the Intel Core i7-12700K, the CPU's average benchmark score of 35287 places it within a tight cluster of similar processors. The Intel Core i5-13600T scores 35305, a delta of -0.1%, meaning it would perform nearly identically in Fivem's CPU-bound scenarios. The Intel Core i7-12700KF is even closer at 35365 with a -0.2% delta, which is expected given it is the same chip without integrated graphics. The Intel Core i7-13700T (35403, -0.3%) and Intel Core 5 213PE (35428, -0.4%) round out this group, all within a fraction of a percent of the 12700K's performance. For Fivem, any of these CPUs would deliver essentially the same frame rates when paired with the RTX 4080.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4080's average benchmark score of 54247 is closely matched by the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER at 54209, a 0.1% delta. This means the SUPER variant would produce nearly identical FPS figures in Fivem. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828 (-1.1%), while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (55698, -2.6%) and AMD Radeon 8060S (55757, -2.7%) are slightly faster in synthetic benchmarks but would likely show similar real-world gaming performance given the small deltas. None of these alternatives would materially change the playability verdict for this game.

The Verdict

This PC can run Fivem at all tested settings and resolutions, with a clear margin above the 60 FPS playability threshold in most cases. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset runs at exactly 60 FPS average, which is playable but leaves no headroom for frame dips. The High preset at 77 FPS and Medium at 96 FPS are safer choices for 4K if consistent performance is preferred. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset delivers 107 FPS average, providing a comfortable buffer above the threshold. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset reaches 163 FPS, making this resolution the best match for high-refresh-rate displays.

The verdict by resolution confirms that all three resolutions support Ultra settings, with the average FPS at the best settings being 60 at 4K, 107 at 1440p, and 163 at 1080p. The data indicates that the only scenario where the system approaches the playability limit is 4K Ultra, where it sits exactly at the threshold. For players who prioritize maximum visual fidelity at 4K, the High preset offers a safer margin, but the Ultra preset is technically playable.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the measured average frame rates are as follows: Low preset runs at 122 FPS, Medium at 96 FPS (with a minimum of 82 FPS and maximum of 110 FPS), High at 77 FPS, and Ultra at 60 FPS. The Medium preset is the only one with recorded minimum and maximum values, showing a range of 82 to 110 FPS, which indicates some variability but still well above the threshold.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset achieves 219 FPS, Medium runs at 173 FPS (minimum 147 FPS, maximum 199 FPS), High at 138 FPS, and Ultra at 107 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 147 FPS shows that even the worst-case frame rate at 1440p is more than double the playability threshold.

At 1920x1080, the Low preset reaches an impressive 333 FPS, Medium hits 263 FPS (minimum 223 FPS, maximum 302 FPS), High runs at 210 FPS, and Ultra still manages 163 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 223 FPS indicates that at 1080p, the system never drops below a very high frame rate, regardless of scene complexity.

How This Combo Ranks

In Fivem, this combination of the Intel Core i7-12700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 ranks 220 out of 3707 tested combinations. This places it in the top 6% of all configurations in the database for this specific game, which is a strong result given that Fivem is a multiplayer title with variable CPU loads. The rank reflects the balance between the CPU's strong multi-threaded performance and the GPU's high rasterization throughput. The percentile ranking for the CPU alone is 84 (meaning it outperforms 84% of all CPUs in general benchmarks), while the GPU sits at percentile 86 among all GPUs. These individual percentiles align with the combo's strong position in Fivem, where both components contribute meaningfully to the final frame rates.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at 4K?

A: The Ultra preset at 3840x2160 runs at an average of 60 FPS, which meets the playability threshold exactly. The High preset provides a higher average of 77 FPS if more headroom is desired.

Q: How does the CPU affect performance at 1080p compared to 4K?

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset reaches 333 FPS, while at 3840x2160 the Low preset only hits 122 FPS. This large gap indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at 4K, while the CPU's processing power becomes more significant at 1080p where the GPU has spare capacity.

Q: What is the average FPS at 1440p Ultra settings?

A: The 2560x1440 Ultra preset produces an average of 107 FPS, with no minimum or maximum recorded in the data. This is well above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: Are there any settings where this system drops below 60 FPS?

A: No. Across all resolutions and presets in the measured data, the lowest average FPS is 60 at 4K Ultra. The only recorded minimum value is 82 FPS at 4K Medium, so no tested configuration falls below the threshold.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 compare to its closest GPU rival for this game?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 54209 versus the RTX 4080's 54247, a delta of 0.1%. This means the SUPER would deliver virtually identical FPS in Fivem.

Q: What is the system's overall rank among tested combinations for Fivem?

A: This combo ranks 220 out of 3707 tested combinations, placing it in the upper tier of configurations for this game. The CPU's percentile is 84 and the GPU's percentile is 86, both indicating above-average hardware.