Fivem

Fivem, a multiplayer modification platform built on Grand Theft Auto V, presents a demanding and variable workload. The data for the Intel Core i3-12100F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 570 reveals a configuration that is heavily constrained by its graphics card at higher resolutions, yet shows surprising CPU efficiency at 1080p. The measured frame rates across different settings and resolutions tell a story of a system that must be carefully tuned to achieve a playable experience.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is severe, indicating a system where the GPU becomes the overwhelming bottleneck. At 1080p High settings, the combo produces an average of 47 FPS. Moving to 1440p, the average falls to 32.1 FPS, a reduction of approximately 32%. At 4K, the average plummets to 18.8 FPS, which is a 60% drop from the 1080p figure. This steep decline clearly shows that the RX 570's 4 GB of VRAM and its computational power are insufficient for the pixel-pushing demands of 4K in this game.

The scaling pattern is consistent across all settings. For instance, on Low settings, the average FPS goes from 77.7 at 1080p to 50.8 at 1440p, then down to 28.8 at 4K. This consistent drop across presets suggests that the limiting factor is not the game's graphical complexity settings but the raw resolution itself. The GPU is simply overwhelmed by the number of pixels it must render, regardless of whether the visual details are set to Low or High.

This data implies that while the Core i3-12100F has the single-threaded strength to drive high frame rates at lower resolutions, the RX 570 cannot maintain that performance as resolution increases. The gap between the 1080p and 1440p results is significant, but the gap to 4K is a cliff. For a smooth experience, this combo is realistically a 1080p-oriented setup in Fivem, as the 4K and even 1440p numbers fall below the threshold for comfortable playability.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data offers a clear verdict on which preset provides the best experience. At 1080p, the Low preset achieves an average of 77.7 FPS, which is the highest measured result for this combination at any resolution. This is a playable frame rate, especially for a multiplayer game where responsiveness is key. The Medium preset, at 63.9 FPS, also remains playable and provides a visual upgrade over Low.

The High preset at 1080p yields 47 FPS, which is a tangible drop from Medium. While this is still technically playable, the 23% performance loss from High to Low (77.7 to 47 FPS) is substantial, and it may not be worth the visual gains for competitive play. The Ultra preset at 1080p is the worst performer, with an average of 39.6 FPS. This is the least desirable setting, as it combines the lowest playable frame rate with the highest graphical load, potentially causing more frame-time hitches.

For the best balance of visual quality and performance, the Medium preset at 1080p is the optimal choice. It delivers a frame rate that is 34% higher than High (63.9 vs 47 FPS) while still offering a step up in fidelity from Low. The data suggests that users should avoid Ultra at any resolution, as the performance penalty is steep and the visual return is likely marginal. At 1440p, even the Low preset only reaches 50.8 FPS, indicating that users should stick to 1080p for a reliable experience.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 570 is the primary constraint in this pairing. Its 4 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus provides a bandwidth of 224.0 GB/s. This memory configuration is a major factor in the performance collapse at 4K. The game’s assets and textures can easily exceed 4 GB at higher resolutions, leading to potential stuttering and the observed low average frame rates. The data shows that the card’s capabilities are simply not aligned with 4K gaming.

The GPU’s clock speeds are 1168 MHz base and 1244 MHz boost. These are modest figures, and the card’s 2048 shading units are responsible for the raw calculation of pixels. The measured results indicate that these resources are quickly saturated. The 5.095 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is a fixed capability that the game’s engine will use to its limit. The result is that Fivem’s performance is almost entirely dependent on this GPU’s output.

The benchmark scores for the RX 570 show it in a curious light. Its average benchmark score of 30158 places it in the 74th percentile of all GPUs. Interestingly, its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 and the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT, with deltaPct values of 0.2% and 0.2% respectively. This is a surprising result, suggesting that in the specific benchmark suite used, the older RX 570 performs on par with these much newer cards, though this does not translate to real-world Fivem performance at high resolutions. The card’s end-of-life production status and 150 W TDP also indicate its age and position in the market.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Fivem, this pairing of the Intel Core i3-12100F and AMD Radeon RX 570 ranks 1680 out of 1792 combos. This places it in the 6th percentile, indicating that it is a below-average performer for this specific game. This low rank is a direct consequence of the GPU’s limitations at higher resolutions, which drags down the overall score.

The ranking is a stark contrast to the individual component benchmarks. The CPU, the Core i3-12100F, is a strong performer in its own right, with an average benchmark score of 13516 and a 72nd percentile ranking. Its nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX, with a deltaPct of -0.1%. However, the GPU’s performance, while in the 74th percentile, is not enough to overcome the combined system's deficiencies in this game. The data suggests that the CPU is not the limiting factor in this ranking; rather, the GPU’s inability to handle high resolutions is what anchors the combo near the bottom of the list.

The rank indicates that for Fivem, this is a low-tier setup. Many other combinations will provide a significantly better experience, particularly at higher resolutions. The data confirms that the bottleneck is the RX 570, and that the i3-12100F’s potential is left untapped in this configuration, especially when moving beyond 1080p.

FAQ

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

A: The best resolution is 1920x1080. The highest average frame rate measured for this combo is 77.7 FPS at 1080p on Low settings. At 2560x1440, the maximum average is 50.8 FPS, and at 3840x2160, it is only 28.8 FPS.

Q: How much of a performance drop is there from 1080p to 4K on High settings?

A: The average frame rate drops from 47 FPS at 1920x1080 to 18.8 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 60% reduction in performance.

Q: Which settings preset provides the highest frame rate?

A: The Low preset at 1920x1080 provides the highest measured average frame rate of 77.7 FPS.

Q: Is the Ultra preset at 1080p a good choice?

A: No. The Ultra preset at 1920x1080 yields an average of 39.6 FPS, which is the lowest score for that resolution and below the frame rate of the High preset at 47 FPS.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to others in Fivem?

A: This combo ranks 1680 out of 1792 tested combinations, placing it in the 6th percentile of all tested combos for Fivem.

Q: What is the GPU's memory size and bandwidth?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 570 has 4 GB of GDDR5 memory with a 256-bit bus and a bandwidth of 224.0 GB/s.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080

• Low: 77.7 FPS
• Medium: 63.9 FPS
• High: 47.0 FPS
• Ultra: 39.6 FPS

2560x1440

• Low: 50.8 FPS
• Medium: 40.4 FPS
• High: 32.1 FPS
• Ultra: 28.0 FPS

3840x2160

• Low: 28.8 FPS
• Medium: 20.3 FPS
• High: 18.8 FPS
• Ultra: 16.4 FPS

CPU Role

The Intel Core i3-12100F plays a secondary but important role in this configuration. With 4 cores and 8 threads, it is a modern processor based on the Alder Lake architecture. Its base clock is 3.30 GHz and it can boost up to 4.30 GHz. This high boost clock is crucial for Fivem, which is a game that often relies on single-threaded performance. The CPU's 3DMark single-thread score of 893 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1681 indicate strong single-core capability.

The data suggests that the CPU is not the primary bottleneck at 1080p. The fact that the frame rate drops so significantly when moving from 1080p to 1440p and 4K points to the GPU being the limiting factor. At 1080p, the CPU is able to feed the GPU with enough data to achieve 77.7 FPS on Low, but the GPU cannot translate that into higher frame rates as the resolution increases.

The CPU's 12 MB of shared L3 cache and support for DDR4 and DDR5 memory are standard features. Its average benchmark score of 13516 places it in the 72nd percentile of all CPUs, with its nearest rival being the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX, a much higher-end part, with a deltaPct of -0.1%. This demonstrates that the i3-12100F is a very capable processor in general. In Fivem, the combination’s low rank is not a reflection of CPU weakness but rather the GPU's inability to keep pace, especially at higher resolutions. The CPU's potential is held back by the graphics card, and the data indicates that upgrading the GPU would yield a far more significant performance increase than upgrading the CPU.