Fivem

Fivem, a multiplayer modification platform for a popular open-world title, presents a unique performance profile that depends heavily on both server-side scripting and client-side rendering. The measured data for the Intel Core i3-12100F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT places this combination at rank 1173 out of 1792 tested combos, indicating a mid-tier standing within the benchmark database. This analysis breaks down how each component contributes to the observed frame rates across resolutions and settings.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core i3-12100F is a 4-core, 8-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture, built on Intel's 10 nm process. Its base clock is 3.30 GHz, with a boost clock reaching 4.30 GHz. The processor has a 12 MB shared L3 cache and supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. While the CPU's 58 W TDP is modest, its single-thread performance is the key attribute for Fivem, which is known to be heavily reliant on single-core performance for its game logic and entity handling.

Benchmark data for the i3-12100F shows a 3DMark single-thread score of 893, which is notably strong for a budget-oriented part. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1681 reinforces this strength, while the multicore score of 11912 demonstrates that the 4-core/8-thread configuration can still handle parallel workloads when needed. The CPU's percentile ranking against all processors is 72, meaning it outperforms 72% of the general processor pool, which is respectable for its class.

In Fivem, the CPU's performance becomes the primary limiting factor at lower resolutions and lower graphical settings. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the combination achieves 163.4 FPS, which is the highest score in the entire measured set. This suggests that the i3-12100F's strong single-threaded performance (3DMark single-thread score of 893) is sufficient to drive high frame rates when the GPU is not bottlenecked by heavy pixel work. However, the CPU's 4-core limit becomes apparent in Ultra settings, where the frame rate drops to 82.9 FPS at 1080p, indicating that the game's draw calls and entity updates on heavily populated servers can saturate the available threads. The nearest rival data shows the i3-12100F sits 1.8% above the Intel Core i7-7700K in average benchmark score, which reflects the architectural efficiency of Alder Lake's IPC improvements.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT is built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture, featuring the Navi 33 chip manufactured on TSMC's 6 nm process. The GPU has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its base clock is 1980 MHz, with a game clock of 2470 MHz and a boost clock of 2755 MHz. The 2048 shading units and 64 ROPs are paired with 32 ray-tracing cores, though Fivem generally does not utilize RT features meaningfully.

The GPU's 16 GB VRAM capacity is a standout specification. The memory configuration allows the RX 7600 XT to handle high-resolution textures without VRAM-related stuttering, which is crucial for Fivem where custom assets and high-resolution vehicle models are commonplace. However, the 128-bit memory bus limits the bandwidth to 288.0 GB/s, which is a potential constraint at higher resolutions. The GPU's percentile ranking is 63, and its average benchmark score of 20146 places it just 0.6% below the standard RX 7600, indicating that the XT variant's additional VRAM does not translate into raw compute gains.

In Fivem, the GPU's role becomes more pronounced as resolution increases. At 4K Ultra, the frame rate collapses to 30.3 FPS, which is a 49% reduction compared to 1080p Ultra. This drop is primarily due to the GPU's pixel throughput limitations. The GPU's 176.3 GPixel/s pixel rate and 22.57 TFLOPS FP32 performance are adequate for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but the 4K Ultra setting demands significantly more fill rate. The nearest rival data shows the RX 7600 XT is 1.9% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER, which suggests that this AMD card offers comparable performance to older high-end GPUs, but the 16 GB frame buffer gives it an advantage in texture-heavy scenarios.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of resolution scaling that identifies the shifting bottleneck between CPU and GPU. Starting at 1080p Low, the system achieves 163.4 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low, the frame rate drops to 106.8 FPS, a 35% reduction. Continuing to 4K Low, the frame rate falls to 59.4 FPS, another 44% reduction from 1440p. This steep decline at Low settings indicates that the GPU becomes the limiting factor as pixel count increases, even when the graphical load is minimal.

The scaling pattern changes when examining High settings. At 1080p High, the system produces 102.7 FPS. At 1440p High, this drops to 69.2 FPS (a 33% reduction), and at 4K High, it falls to 36.4 FPS (a 47% reduction from 1440p). The percentage drops are similar to Low settings, but the absolute frame rates are lower, showing that both CPU and GPU are under stress. The CPU's performance at 1080p High (102.7 FPS) is significantly lower than at 1080p Low (163.4 FPS), which demonstrates that the game's CPU overhead increases with graphical complexity, likely due to additional draw calls and shadow calculations.

The most telling data point is the Ultra setting scaling. From 1080p Ultra (82.9 FPS) to 1440p Ultra (52.7 FPS) is a 36% drop, and to 4K Ultra (30.3 FPS) is another 42% drop. The fact that 4K Ultra produces a frame rate below 30 FPS indicates that the RX 7600 XT's 176.3 GPixel/s pixel rate is simply insufficient for the pixel workload at this resolution. The data clearly shows that the CPU is the primary limiter at 1080p, where frame rates exceed 160 FPS on Low, while the GPU becomes the dominant constraint at 4K, where even Low settings cannot reach 60 FPS. This is a classic dual-bottleneck scenario, with the balance tipping toward the GPU at higher resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The dataset provides a full matrix of average FPS measurements across three resolutions and four quality presets. The following breakdown details the exact numbers:

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates. Low settings produce 163.4 FPS, which is the peak performance for this combination. Medium settings yield 131.4 FPS, representing a 20% drop from Low. High settings produce 102.7 FPS, and Ultra settings bring the frame rate down to 82.9 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a 49% reduction in frame rate, which is significant but still maintains playability at all presets for most users. The 1080p results demonstrate that the i3-12100F can sustain high frame rates, especially at Low and Medium, where the GPU is not heavily taxed.

At 2560x1440, frame rates are substantially lower. Low settings produce 106.8 FPS, which is still above the 100 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. Medium settings yield 84.8 FPS, High settings produce 69.2 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 52.7 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p at each setting shows a consistent drop of approximately 35-36%, which is expected given the pixel count increase. The 1440p results indicate that this combination is well-suited for high-refresh-rate monitors at Medium or High settings, but Ultra settings will require a compromise on frame rate.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles to maintain playable frame rates. Low settings produce 59.4 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS target but not by a wide margin. Medium settings yield 48.1 FPS, High settings produce 36.4 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 30.3 FPS. The 4K results show that the RX 7600 XT's 128-bit memory bus and 176.3 GPixel/s pixel rate are the primary bottlenecks. Even at Low settings, the 4K resolution requires significant pixel throughput, and the GPU's 22.57 TFLOPS FP32 performance is insufficient to maintain high frame rates. The data suggests that 4K gaming is only viable at Low settings for this combination, and even then, the frame rate hovers near the playability threshold.

The measured FPS data also shows a clear pattern in settings scaling. Across all resolutions, the difference between Low and Medium is approximately 20%, while the difference between High and Ultra is more pronounced at around 40%. This suggests that the Ultra preset introduces disproportionately heavy graphical effects, such as advanced shadows and post-processing, that tax the GPU more than the step from Low to Medium. The data provides a comprehensive view of this combination's capabilities, showing that it excels at 1080p and remains competent at 1440p, but is not designed for 4K gaming beyond minimal settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for this system in Fivem?

A: Based on the measured data, the optimal configuration is 1920x1080 at High settings, producing 102.7 FPS. This provides a high frame rate with enhanced visual quality. For users prioritizing frame rate above all else, 1080p Low yields 163.4 FPS, while 1440p Medium at 84.8 FPS offers a good balance for high-refresh-rate monitors.

Q: How does the Intel Core i3-12100F compare to its nearest rivals in terms of overall benchmark score?

A: The i3-12100F has an average benchmark score of 13516, which places it 0.1% below the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX (13534) and 0.4% above the Intel Core i7-1250U (13462). It is 1.8% ahead of the Intel Core i7-7700K (13280), showing that the modern 4-core design outperforms older high-end parts.

Q: Is the RX 7600 XT's 16 GB VRAM beneficial for Fivem?

A: The 16 GB VRAM capacity is advantageous for Fivem due to the game's tendency to use custom high-resolution textures and third-party asset packs. The measured data shows the GPU performs 0.6% below the standard RX 7600 in average benchmark score, but the larger frame buffer reduces the likelihood of texture streaming issues, particularly at higher resolutions where memory usage increases.

Q: Why does the frame rate drop so significantly from 1080p to 4K?

A: The frame rate drops from 163.4 FPS at 1080p Low to 59.4 FPS at 4K Low, a 64% reduction. This is due to the GPU's pixel throughput limitations. The RX 7600 XT has a pixel rate of 176.3 GPixel/s and a memory bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s, which are insufficient for the 8.3 million pixels at 4K resolution, especially when compared to the 2.1 million pixels at 1080p.

Q: What does the combo rank of 1173 out of 1792 indicate about this system?

A: The rank of 1173 out of 1792 places this combination in the lower-middle tier of tested configurations. This is consistent with the component specifications: the i3-12100F is a budget CPU with a 72nd percentile ranking, and the RX 7600 XT is a mid-range GPU with a 63rd percentile ranking. The combination is capable of solid 1080p and 1440p performance but lags behind higher-end setups.

Q: How does the RX 7600 XT compare to the RTX 2060 SUPER in benchmark scores?

A: The RX 7600 XT has an average benchmark score of 20146, which is 1.9% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER's 19774. This indicates that the RX 7600 XT offers comparable raw performance to the older NVIDIA card, while providing a larger 16 GB memory buffer and more modern RDNA 3.0 architecture features.