Fivem

The Intel Core i7-12700KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is an exceptionally powerful combination for Fivem, delivering well above the 60 FPS playable threshold at every resolution and preset tested. The data shows this system ranks 116th out of 3707 tested combinations, placing it in the top 3.1% of all hardware pairings for this game. The RTX 4090 alone sits in the 88th percentile among all GPUs, while the i7-12700KF ranks in the 85th percentile among all CPUs, creating a balanced high-end platform that never becomes the bottleneck in Fivem.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU, the Intel Core i7-12700KF's average benchmark score of 35365 is nearly identical to several other processors. The Intel Core i7-13700T scores 35403, which is just 0.1% higher, making it a functionally equivalent alternative for Fivem. The Intel Core i5-13600T scores 35305, coming in 0.2% lower, while the Intel Core 5 213PE scores 35428, 0.2% above the i7-12700KF. The closest match is the Intel Core i7-12700K with a score of 35287, just 0.2% behind. Any of these CPUs would deliver effectively indistinguishable performance in Fivem, as the differences are well within run-to-run variance.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090's average benchmark score of 60347 places it alongside some unexpected company. The Intel Arc Pro A60 matches with a score of 60326, showing a 0% delta. The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 scores 60140, 0.3% lower, and the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M scores 61896, 2.5% higher. The AMD Radeon PRO V710 trails at 58657, 2.9% behind. While these professional-grade cards are not typically compared to the RTX 4090 in gaming contexts, the aggregate benchmark scores indicate they occupy a similar performance tier in synthetic workloads.

For Fivem specifically, the measured FPS data suggests that any of these CPU alternatives would produce nearly identical frame rates, since the game is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions. The RTX 4090's nearest rivals would likely show similar FPS in Fivem, though their driver optimization for multiplayer open-world games may vary.

CPU and GPU Roles

The division of labor between the Intel Core i7-12700KF and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 in Fivem is clearly demonstrated by the scaling patterns across resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system produces 350 FPS, which indicates the CPU is feeding frames as fast as the GPU can render them. Moving to 2560x1440 Low drops to 242.8 FPS, a 30.6% reduction, and at 3840x2160 Low it falls to 135.9 FPS, another 44% decrease. This scaling pattern shows the GPU becoming progressively more stressed as pixel count increases.

The preset scaling at 4K is particularly revealing. At 3840x2160, going from Low to Medium reduces FPS from 135.9 to 104.3, a 23.2% penalty. High settings bring 85.4 FPS, and Ultra drops to 63.4 FPS. This 53.4% total reduction from Low to Ultra at 4K demonstrates that the RTX 4090 is the limiting factor at this resolution. In contrast, at 1920x1080, the drop from Low (350 FPS) to Ultra (178.8 FPS) is 48.9%, but even the lowest result remains far above any CPU bottleneck threshold.

The i7-12700KF's multi-threaded capabilities, evidenced by its 28838 Cinebench R23 multi-core score and 9983 3DMark max-threads score, ensure it can handle Fivem's multiplayer server communication and entity streaming without becoming a constraint. The CPU's 12 cores and 20 threads provide ample headroom for background tasks and game logic, while the RTX 4090's 16384 shading units and 82.58 TFLOPS FP32 performance handle the graphical load. The data indicates the GPU dominates performance at all resolutions, with the CPU mattering more at 1080p where frame rates exceed 200 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combination shows consistently high performance across all nine tested configurations. At 1920x1080, the system achieves its highest raw frame rates: Low settings produce 350 FPS average, Medium delivers 291.9 FPS, High reaches 230.1 FPS, and Ultra still maintains 178.8 FPS. These numbers indicate that even at the most demanding preset, the system has enormous headroom above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the results remain exceptionally strong. Low settings yield 242.8 FPS, Medium drops to 193.7 FPS, High produces 154.8 FPS, and Ultra maintains 119.1 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a predictable 30-33% reduction across presets, consistent with the increased pixel workload. At 1440p Ultra, the system still delivers nearly double the playable threshold.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 4090 begins to show its limits under maximum load. Low settings deliver 135.9 FPS, Medium drops to 104.3 FPS, High produces 85.4 FPS, and Ultra falls to 63.4 FPS. While still above 60 FPS, the 4K Ultra result is the only configuration that approaches the playable threshold. The data shows a clear linear relationship between pixel count and frame rate, with 4K Ultra being roughly 64% slower than 1080p Ultra.

Across all resolutions, the gap between Low and Ultra widens as resolution increases. At 1080p, Ultra is 48.9% slower than Low; at 1440p, it is 50.9% slower; at 4K, it is 53.4% slower. This indicates that the GPU's shading and memory bandwidth become more critical at higher resolutions, while the CPU remains sufficient even at the lowest settings.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Fivem at 4K Ultra settings?

A: Yes, the data shows an average of 63.4 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. This is the most demanding configuration tested and the system still delivers playable performance.

Q: What is the best resolution for maximum frame rates?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system achieves 350 FPS average, the highest measured result. Even at 1080p Ultra, the system maintains 178.8 FPS, making 1080p the best choice for competitive play or high-refresh-rate monitors.

Q: How does raising settings from Low to Ultra affect performance at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings produce 242.8 FPS while Ultra drops to 119.1 FPS, a 50.9% reduction. The system remains well above 60 FPS at every preset, so users can freely choose settings based on visual preference.

Q: Is the RTX 4090 or the i7-12700KF more important for Fivem?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the primary performance driver. At 4K, frame rates scale significantly with preset changes (from 135.9 FPS at Low to 63.4 FPS at Ultra), while the CPU's strong multi-threaded scores ensure it never becomes a limiting factor at any tested resolution.

Q: How does this system compare to other tested hardware combinations?

A: This combination ranks 116th out of 3707 tested configurations, placing it in the top 3.1% of all systems tested for Fivem. The RTX 4090's 88th percentile GPU ranking and the i7-12700KF's 85th percentile CPU ranking confirm its high-end status.

Q: What is the lowest FPS recorded at any settings?

A: The lowest average FPS in the dataset is 63.4 at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. No configuration tested drops below the 60 FPS playable threshold, meaning this system never becomes unplayable in the tested scenarios.

The Verdict

This PC can definitively run Fivem at playable frame rates across all tested configurations. The verdict by resolution confirms that every preset at every resolution clears the 60 FPS threshold. At 1920x1080, the system delivers between 178.8 and 350 FPS depending on settings, making it ideal for high-refresh-rate displays up to 360Hz. At 2560x1440, performance ranges from 119.1 to 242.8 FPS, comfortably supporting 144Hz to 240Hz monitors. At 3840x2160, the system maintains 63.4 to 135.9 FPS, with Ultra settings just barely clearing the playable threshold at 63.4 FPS.

The RTX 4090's 24 GB of GDDR6X memory and 1.01 TB/s bandwidth provide ample resources for Fivem's open-world multiplayer environments, while the i7-12700KF's 12 cores and 20 threads handle server-side simulation and player interactions without issue. The system's 85th and 88th percentile rankings for CPU and GPU respectively, combined with its 116th overall rank out of 3707 combinations, place it firmly in the top tier of hardware for this game. Players can expect smooth, consistent performance at any resolution, with only 4K Ultra approaching the lower bounds of playability.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 178.8 FPS. This provides maximum visual quality while still delivering nearly three times the playable threshold, making it the recommended choice for 1080p displays.

At 2560x1440, Ultra settings are also fully playable, achieving 119.1 FPS average. This represents the best visual experience at 1440p while maintaining nearly double the 60 FPS threshold, suitable for 120Hz monitors.

At 3840x2160, Ultra settings produce 63.4 FPS average, just barely clearing the playable threshold. While technically playable, players seeking more headroom for 60Hz displays with VRR may prefer High settings at 85.4 FPS for a more stable experience. For the absolute best visual quality at 4K, Ultra remains viable at 63.4 FPS.