Fivem

The Intel Core i7-12700KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is a high-performing combination for Fivem, delivering playable frame rates across nearly all tested settings, with the single exception of Ultra settings at 4K resolution. Benchmark data shows this combo achieves an average of 121.7 FPS at 1080p Ultra and 77.9 FPS at 1440p Ultra, firmly placing it in the field of high-refresh-rate gaming for most users. The only configuration that falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold is 4K Ultra, where the average drops to 45.6 FPS. This analysis breaks down the measured performance, component roles, and ranking to provide a clear verdict.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for Fivem reveals a clear performance hierarchy across resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, the combination delivers exceptional frame rates. With Low settings, the average FPS is 251.1. Moving to Medium settings, the average drops to 196.6 FPS, while High settings yield 159.1 FPS. The most demanding preset at this resolution, Ultra, still maintains a robust 121.7 FPS average. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the system is heavily underutilized, providing a significant performance buffer.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains very strong. The Low preset produces an average of 164.7 FPS, while Medium settings achieve 131.5 FPS. High settings follow with 105.9 FPS, and Ultra settings still comfortably exceed the 60 FPS threshold with an average of 77.9 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a performance reduction of approximately 35-40% across all presets, which is expected given the increased pixel count.

The 3840x2160 resolution presents the greatest challenge. Here, the Low preset averages 94.1 FPS, which is still highly playable. Medium settings produce an average of 69.8 FPS, maintaining playability. However, High settings drop to 55.6 FPS, and Ultra settings fall further to 45.6 FPS. These latter two configurations are the only ones in the entire dataset that fail to meet the 60 FPS threshold, indicating that 4K gaming with this combo requires careful preset selection.

The data shows a consistent pattern: the gap between Low and Ultra settings widens as resolution increases. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 129.4 FPS. At 1440p, this gap narrows to 86.8 FPS. At 4K, the gap is 48.5 FPS. This trend suggests that at higher resolutions, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, compressing the performance range between presets.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results indicate a clear shift in component roles depending on the resolution. At 1920x1080, the Intel Core i7-12700KF plays a more significant role, as the GPU is not fully saturated. The high frame rates at 1080p, particularly the 251.1 FPS average on Low settings, suggest that the CPU's single-thread performance, evidenced by its 3dmark single-thread score of 1043 and passmark single-thread score of 3984, is sufficient to feed the GPU effectively. The CPU's 12 cores and 20 threads provide ample headroom for the game's logic and multiplayer networking tasks.

As resolution increases to 2560x1440, the balance shifts toward the GPU. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080, with its 8704 shading units and 10 GB of GDDR6X memory, becomes more influential. The performance drop from 1080p to 1440p is relatively uniform across presets, indicating that the GPU is now the primary bottleneck. The RTX 3080's passmark g3d score of 25086 and its 68th percentile ranking among all GPUs support its capability to handle this workload effectively.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is unequivocally the dominant component. The substantial performance decline at this resolution, especially at High and Ultra settings, highlights the RTX 3080's memory bandwidth limitations. With a 320-bit bus and 760.3 GB/s bandwidth, the GPU struggles to maintain high frame rates at 4K with demanding presets. The CPU's role diminishes, as the frame rates are primarily constrained by the GPU's pixel throughput and texture rate, which are rated at 164.2 GPixel/s and 465.1 GTexel/s respectively.

The scaling between presets provides further insight. At 4K, the difference between Low and Ultra is 48.5 FPS, which is smaller than at lower resolutions. This compression indicates that at 4K, even the Low preset heavily utilizes the GPU, leaving less headroom for preset changes to affect performance. The data suggests that for optimal performance at 1080p and 1440p, the CPU is well-matched to the GPU, but at 4K, the GPU becomes the clear limiting factor.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-12700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 combination ranks 1040 out of 3707 tested combos for Fivem. This places it in the 72nd percentile of all tested systems, indicating that it outperforms the majority of configurations. The ranking reflects the strong synergy between the CPU and GPU, with both components performing above average in their respective categories.

The CPU's 85th percentile ranking among all CPUs and the GPU's 68th percentile ranking among all GPUs contribute to this solid overall position. The combination's performance is particularly strong in CPU-bound scenarios, as evidenced by the high frame rates at 1080p. The CPU's cinebench r23 multicore score of 28838 and geekbench multicore score of 14367 demonstrate its capability to handle complex multiplayer scenarios with many concurrent entities.

However, the ranking also reveals that there is room for improvement. The 1040th rank out of 3707 means that 2667 other combinations perform better in Fivem. This is likely due to the GPU's relatively lower percentile ranking compared to the CPU. While the RTX 3080 is a capable card, its 68th percentile suggests that many other GPUs offer higher performance, particularly at higher resolutions where the GPU becomes the bottleneck.

The data indicates that this combo is well-suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where the CPU's strong single-thread performance and the GPU's ample compute resources combine effectively. At 4K, the ranking would likely be lower, as the GPU's limitations become more pronounced. Overall, the 1040th rank out of 3707 positions this combo as a solid mid-to-high-tier performer for Fivem.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core i7-12700KF provide insight into CPUs that would offer similar performance in Fivem. The Intel Core i7-13700T has an average benchmark score of 35403, which is 0.1% lower than the i7-12700KF's score of 35365. This indicates that the 13700T would perform nearly identically in CPU-bound scenarios. The Intel Core i7-12700K, with a score of 35287, is 0.2% lower, again showing near-identical performance.

The Intel Core i5-13600T, with a score of 35305, is 0.2% higher than the i7-12700KF, suggesting it would provide marginally better CPU performance. The Intel Core 5 213PE, scoring 35428, is 0.2% higher as well. These alternatives demonstrate that the i7-12700KF sits in a tightly contested performance band, where small differences in benchmark scores translate to negligible real-world differences in Fivem frame rates.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080, the nearest rivals show a different picture. The NVIDIA P106-100 has an average score of 23249, which is 0.3% higher than the RTX 3080's 23172. The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 16 scores 23250, also 0.3% higher. The AMD Radeon RX 6600M scores 23273, 0.4% higher, and the AMD Radeon R9 M290X scores 23276, 0.4% higher.

These rival GPUs, despite having similar benchmark scores, are quite different in their architectures and target markets. The RX 6600M is a mobile GPU, while the R9 M290X is an older desktop part. The near-identical scores suggest that in Fivem, these GPUs would deliver similar average frame rates, although their performance characteristics at specific settings and resolutions might vary slightly. For users considering alternatives, these GPUs represent the closest performance matches to the RTX 3080 in this game.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is Ultra, which achieves an average of 121.7 FPS. This leaves substantial headroom above the playable threshold, suggesting that users could potentially enable additional graphical enhancements if available. The data shows that all presets at this resolution exceed 120 FPS, making 1080p the ideal resolution for high-refresh-rate monitors.

For 2560x1440, the Ultra preset also remains the best choice, with an average of 77.9 FPS. This comfortably clears the 60 FPS threshold, providing a smooth experience with maximum graphical fidelity. The High preset, at 105.9 FPS, offers an even higher frame rate for users prioritizing performance over visuals, but Ultra is recommended as it still provides a robust frame rate.

At 3840x2160, the most demanding playable preset is Medium, which achieves an average of 69.8 FPS. This is the only resolution where the Ultra and High presets are not recommended, as they fall below the 60 FPS threshold. Medium settings provide a good balance between visual quality and performance at 4K, though users seeking higher frame rates could opt for Low settings, which average 94.1 FPS.

The verdict data confirms these recommendations, listing Medium as the best setting at 4K, Ultra at 1440p, and Ultra at 1080p. This hierarchy reflects the GPU's increasing workload at higher resolutions, necessitating lower presets to maintain playability.

The Verdict

This PC can run Fivem successfully across the vast majority of tested configurations. At 1920x1080, all presets, including Ultra, exceed the 60 FPS threshold, with the lowest average being 121.7 FPS. This makes the system fully capable of delivering a high-refresh-rate experience at 1080p. The 2560x1440 resolution also sees all presets clear 60 FPS, with Ultra achieving 77.9 FPS and High reaching 105.9 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the system remains playable with Low and Medium settings, achieving 94.1 FPS and 69.8 FPS respectively. However, High and Ultra presets fall below the 60 FPS threshold, averaging 55.6 FPS and 45.6 FPS. Users wishing to play at 4K with maximum settings would need to consider reducing resolution or accepting lower frame rates.

The verdict by resolution clearly states that 1080p and 1440p support all settings above 60 FPS, while 4K supports Low and Medium. The best settings for each resolution are Ultra at 1080p (121.7 FPS), Ultra at 1440p (77.9 FPS), and Medium at 4K (69.8 FPS). This combination of Intel Core i7-12700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is a robust choice for Fivem, delivering excellent performance at mainstream resolutions and acceptable performance at 4K with adjusted settings.