Fivem

Fivem presents a unique performance profile for the Intel Core i3-12100F and AMD Radeon RX 6600 combination. The measured data shows a system that is highly capable at 1080p, but which faces significant challenges as resolution increases. This analysis walks through the FPS measurements to understand where the bottleneck lies and how to optimize the experience.

Resolution Scaling

The transition from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 reveals a steep performance curve. At 1080p with Low settings, the system delivers 145.6 FPS, which drops to 96.6 FPS at 1440p and further to 51.8 FPS at 4K. This represents a 64.4% reduction in frame rate from 1080p to 4K on the Low preset, indicating that the GPU is becoming increasingly stressed as pixel count rises.

The scaling pattern is consistent across all settings presets. For High settings, the drop is from 91.5 FPS at 1080p to 60.7 FPS at 1440p, then to 33.2 FPS at 4K. The Medium preset shows 116.5 FPS at 1080p, 77.1 FPS at 1440p, and 39.8 FPS at 4K. Ultra settings follow the same trajectory: 72 FPS at 1080p, 49.4 FPS at 1440p, and 29 FPS at 4K.

The data suggests that at 1080p, the system is likely CPU-bound or balanced, as the frame rates are high enough to indicate headroom on the GPU side. However, by 1440p, the GPU workload increases substantially, and at 4K, the RX 6600 becomes the clear limiting factor. The gap between Low and Ultra settings at 4K is 22.8 FPS, whereas at 1080p, that same gap is 73.6 FPS, showing that the GPU's rendering capacity is nearly exhausted at higher resolutions regardless of quality settings.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6600 features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 224.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its boost clock is rated at 2491 MHz, with a game clock of 2044 MHz. These specifications position the card as a 1080p-oriented solution, which aligns with the measured results.

At 1080p, the GPU demonstrates strong performance, exceeding 90 FPS on High settings and reaching 145.6 FPS on Low. The card's 8 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for this game at 1080p, as evidenced by the high frame rates. However, at 4K, the 224.0 GB/s bandwidth becomes a constraint. The average FPS at 4K Ultra (29 FPS) is barely playable, and even Low settings at 4K (51.8 FPS) fall short of smooth 60 FPS gameplay.

The GPU's benchmark scores place it at the 69th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 25235. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon 890M, scores 25246, a delta of 0%. The RX 6600 also sits close to the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP (25287, -0.2%) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (25120, 0.5%). This clustering indicates that the RX 6600 delivers performance comparable to these cards, but its 8 GB memory and bandwidth limitations become more apparent at higher resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend heavily on target resolution and frame rate goals. For 1080p displays, the High preset at 91.5 FPS offers a strong balance of visual quality and smooth gameplay, while the Medium preset at 116.5 FPS provides additional headroom for competitive play. The Ultra preset at 72 FPS is still playable but may not be worth the performance cost over High.

At 1440p, the High preset delivers 60.7 FPS, just above the 60 FPS threshold, making it the recommended choice for a smooth experience. Medium at 77.1 FPS is also viable, offering better performance with a modest visual compromise. The Ultra preset at 49.4 FPS and Low at 96.6 FPS are less balanced, with Ultra dipping below 60 FPS and Low sacrificing too much visual fidelity.

For 4K, the data shows that no preset achieves a consistent 60 FPS. The Low preset at 51.8 FPS is the highest-performing option, but it still falls short of smooth gameplay. Medium at 39.8 FPS and High at 33.2 FPS are playable for slower-paced content, while Ultra at 29 FPS is borderline. Users targeting 4K should consider lowering resolution or accepting sub-60 FPS performance.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Fivem at 60 FPS on a 1080p monitor?

A: Yes. The measured data shows 91.5 FPS on High settings and 116.5 FPS on Medium at 1920x1080, both comfortably above 60 FPS.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gaming?

A: The High preset at 60.7 FPS is the recommended choice, as it is the only setting that achieves above 60 FPS at 2560x1440 without dropping to Low quality.

Q: Is the RX 6600 capable of 4K gaming in Fivem?

A: No. The highest measured 4K performance is 51.8 FPS on Low settings, which falls below the 60 FPS target. Higher presets drop further to 39.8 FPS (Medium) and 33.2 FPS (High).

Q: How does the RX 6600 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RX 6600 has an average benchmark score of 25235, which is nearly identical to the AMD Radeon 890M (25246, 0% delta) and the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP (25287, -0.2% delta). It is slightly ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (25120, 0.5% delta).

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p?

A: The difference is 73.6 FPS, with Low averaging 145.6 FPS and Ultra averaging 72 FPS at 1920x1080.

Q: Does the game perform better at 1440p on Medium or 1080p on Ultra?

A: At 1440p Medium, the average FPS is 77.1, while at 1080p Ultra it is 72. This indicates that 1440p Medium provides both higher resolution and higher frame rate than 1080p Ultra.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i3-12100F is a 4-core, 8-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture. It has a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz, with 12 MB of shared L3 cache. Its benchmark results show a single-thread score of 893 in 3DMark and a multicore score of 4026 in 3DMark 8 threads. The CPU sits at the 72nd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 13516.

In Fivem, the CPU's role appears to diminish as resolution increases. At 1080p, the high frame rates (145.6 FPS on Low) suggest that the CPU is keeping up with the GPU's output. However, the 4-core design may limit performance in crowded multiplayer scenarios, which are common in Fivem. The CPU's nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX, scores 13534 (-0.1% delta), while the Intel Core i7-7700K scores 13280 (1.8% delta), indicating the i3-12100F holds its own in synthetic benchmarks.

The data shows that at 1080p, the system achieves frame rates that could be constrained by the CPU in certain situations, but the measured averages do not reveal any obvious CPU bottleneck. The boost clock of 4.30 GHz provides strong single-thread performance, which is critical for game logic and physics. As resolution increases to 4K, the CPU's workload remains constant while the GPU's increases, meaning the CPU becomes less of a factor at higher resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table summarizes the exact measured average FPS for each resolution and settings preset:

3840x2160 (4K)

• Low: 51.8 FPS
• Medium: 39.8 FPS
• High: 33.2 FPS
• Ultra: 29 FPS

2560x1440 (1440p)

• Low: 96.6 FPS
• Medium: 77.1 FPS
• High: 60.7 FPS
• Ultra: 49.4 FPS

1920x1080 (1080p)

• Low: 145.6 FPS
• Medium: 116.5 FPS
• High: 91.5 FPS
• Ultra: 72 FPS

The data reveals a consistent pattern: each resolution step down (from 4K to 1440p to 1080p) results in substantial FPS gains across all settings. The most significant jump occurs from 4K to 1440p, where the Low preset improves by 44.8 FPS (from 51.8 to 96.6). The smallest relative gain is from 1440p to 1080p on Low, which improves by 49 FPS (from 96.6 to 145.6).

For the CPU, the relevant benchmarks show a 3DMark single-thread score of 893 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1681. The multicore scores are 4026 (3DMark 8 threads) and 11912 (Cinebench R23 multicore). These numbers indicate a processor that excels in single-threaded tasks but has limited multi-threaded capacity due to its 4-core design. In Fivem, which often relies on a few heavily loaded threads, this profile is generally favorable. The combo rank of 1427 out of 1792 combinations places this system in the lower-mid range for this specific game, reflecting the GPU's limitations at higher resolutions more than the CPU's capabilities.