Fivem

The Intel Core i3-12100F and AMD Radeon RX 7700 combination delivers a highly capable Fivem experience, with performance scaling predictably across resolutions and settings. The data shows a system that is well-balanced at 1080p and 1440p, while 4K gaming requires careful settings adjustments to maintain smooth gameplay. This analysis breaks down the measured performance metrics to provide a clear picture of what this hardware pair offers.

CPU Role

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. It operates with a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz, with a TDP of 58 W. Its cache configuration includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 12 MB L3 cache. In synthetic benchmarks, it scores 11,860 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 1,674 in single-core, alongside a Geekbench multi-core score of 7,252 and a single-core score of 1,932. The PassMark multithread score is 14,015, and the single-thread score is 3,444.

The CPU's performance relative to other processors places it in the 68th percentile overall. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core 3 N355, with an average score of 13,492 and a 0% delta, and the Intel Core i5-9500, which scores 13,452 and is 0.3% behind. The Intel Core 5 120UL is 0.7% ahead with a score of 13,594, while the Intel Core i7-1250U is 1.1% ahead at 13,351. This tight grouping indicates the i3-12100F sits at a competitive performance tier for its class.

For Fivem, a multiplayer game that often relies on single-thread performance for simulation and network handling, the i3-12100F's strong single-core scores are relevant. The boost clock of 4.30 GHz, combined with a single-thread benchmark score of 1,674 in Cinebench R23, suggests it can handle the game's primary thread efficiently. The 4-core/8-thread configuration provides adequate multi-threading for background tasks and the game's broader workload, although the 12 MB shared L3 cache and lack of a higher core count mean it is not a top-tier processor for heavily multi-threaded scenarios.

The data indicates that at lower resolutions, where the GPU is less burdened, the CPU's capabilities become more critical. The measured FPS at 1080p with Low settings reaches 200 FPS, which shows the CPU is not a bottleneck in this configuration. However, the 98 FPS at 1080p Ultra suggests that while the CPU can push high frame rates, the overall system performance in Fivem is also heavily influenced by the GPU and settings demands.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 is built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture, using the Navi 32 chip manufactured on a 5 nm process by TSMC. It features 2,560 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 96 ROPs, along with 40 ray tracing cores. The GPU has a base clock of 1900 MHz, a boost clock of 2459 MHz, and a game clock of 2041 MHz. Memory is a substantial 16 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 624.1 GB/s. The memory clock is listed at 2438 MHz, with an effective speed of 19.5 Gbps. The GPU's FP32 performance is rated at 25.18 TFLOPS, and its pixel rate is 236.1 GPixel/s with a texture rate of 393.4 GTexel/s. The TDP is 200 W, requiring a 550 W suggested PSU.

In synthetic benchmarks, the RX 7700 scores 20,974 in Passmark G3D and 10,963 in GPU compute. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 2,865, and Geekbench OpenCL is 106,028. The GPU's overall benchmark average is 15,852, placing it in the 58th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon R9 370X, which is 0.1% ahead with a score of 15,862, and the AMD Radeon RX 9060, which is 1% ahead at 16,014. The AMD Radeon Pro W5500 is 1.1% behind at 15,679, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is 1.7% ahead at 16,129.

For Fivem, the RX 7700's 16 GB VRAM is a significant asset, providing ample memory for high-resolution textures and multiplayer environments with many assets. The high memory bandwidth of 624.1 GB/s ensures that data can be fed to the GPU cores efficiently, which is crucial for maintaining frame rates in a game that can have complex scenes. The boost clock of 2459 MHz contributes to the GPU's ability to handle demanding settings. The measured FPS data shows that the GPU is capable of delivering high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, but its performance at 4K is more limited, indicating that the GPU becomes the primary limiting factor at that resolution.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of how settings affect performance. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 200 FPS, while Medium achieves 158 FPS, High is 126 FPS, and Ultra drops to 98 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 102 FPS, showing a steep performance cost for higher settings. For competitive play or high refresh rate monitors, the Low or Medium presets are optimal, as they keep frame rates well above the 144 FPS threshold, with Medium offering a more balanced visual quality.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 132 FPS, Medium is 104 FPS, High is 83 FPS, and Ultra is 65 FPS. The Medium preset here provides a solid experience for 1440p, maintaining an average above 100 FPS, which is good for smooth gameplay. High settings still deliver a playable 83 FPS, but Ultra dips to 65 FPS, which may be less desirable for fast-paced multiplayer action.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 73 FPS, which is playable, but Medium drops to 58 FPS, High to 46 FPS, and Ultra to 36 FPS. The latter two are not ideal for a smooth experience. Based on the data, the best overall experience for this combo is the Medium preset at 1440p, which offers a good balance between visual fidelity and frame rate. At 1080p, Medium is also highly recommended for a high-refresh-rate experience. For 4K, Low is the only preset that maintains a reasonable frame rate, though players seeking higher visual quality may need to accept lower performance.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i3-12100F and AMD Radeon RX 7700 ranks 1,318 out of 3,005 tested combos in Fivem. This places it in the upper half of all configurations tested, indicating a solid mid-range performance level. The rank is a composite measure of how the CPU and GPU work together in this specific game, and it reflects the balanced nature of the pairing.

The CPU's percentile of 68 and the GPU's percentile of 58 suggest that the CPU is slightly stronger relative to its peers than the GPU. However, the overall combo rank shows that the system is not bottlenecked by either component in a severe way. The data indicates that this combo outperforms many others, but it is not in the top tier, which would require more powerful components. The rank of 1,318 out of 3,005 means that roughly 56% of tested combos perform worse, highlighting that this is a capable pairing for Fivem, particularly at 1080p and 1440p resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS data shows a clear and expected scaling pattern as resolution increases. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 200 at 1080p to 132 at 1440p, a 34% decrease, and then to 73 at 4K, a further 45% decrease from 1440p. This steep decline at 4K indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting component at higher resolutions, as the workload on the GPU increases significantly with pixel count.

At Medium settings, the average FPS goes from 158 at 1080p to 104 at 1440p (a 34% drop) and then to 58 at 4K (a 44% drop from 1440p). The consistent percentage drops across settings suggest that the scaling is resolution-driven, with the GPU's performance being the dominant factor. At High settings, the drop from 1080p (126 FPS) to 1440p (83 FPS) is 34%, and to 4K (46 FPS) is 45%. The pattern holds, with 4K showing the largest relative drop.

This behavior indicates that at 1080p, the CPU and GPU are well-balanced, with the CPU capable of feeding the GPU enough data. As resolution increases, the GPU's workload grows, and it becomes the bottleneck. The CPU's performance, while strong for a 4-core part, is sufficient to keep up at lower resolutions but does not limit the system at 4K, where the GPU's raw pixel-pushing power is the constraint.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured average FPS is 200 on Low, 158 on Medium, 126 on High, and 98 on Ultra. The Medium preset has a minimum FPS of 134 and a maximum of 182, showing a stable frame delivery with a 48 FPS range. The other presets do not have min/max data available, but the averages indicate a clear performance hierarchy.

At 2560x1440, the average FPS is 132 on Low, 104 on Medium, 83 on High, and 65 on Ultra. The Medium preset again shows a minimum of 88 FPS and a maximum of 120 FPS, with a 32 FPS range, indicating slightly less variance than at 1080p. The drop from Low to Ultra is 67 FPS, which is a significant reduction.

At 3840x2160, the average FPS is 73 on Low, 58 on Medium, 46 on High, and 36 on Ultra. The Medium preset has a minimum of 49 FPS and a maximum of 66 FPS, with a 17 FPS range. This tighter range at 4K suggests that the GPU is consistently loaded, and frame times are more uniform, but the overall performance is lower than at other resolutions.

The full data set shows that the most playable experience is at 1080p, where even Ultra settings exceed 90 FPS. At 1440p, Medium and High are viable, with High averaging 83 FPS. At 4K, only Low settings provide a consistent experience above 70 FPS, with Medium dipping to 58 FPS and Ultra falling to 36 FPS, which is likely below the threshold for smooth gameplay.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with High settings?

A: The average FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings is 126 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU score in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The Intel Core i3-12100F scores 11,860 points in Cinebench R23 multi-core.

Q: Is the RX 7700's VRAM sufficient for Fivem at high resolutions?

A: The GPU has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory, which is more than adequate for Fivem's asset-heavy environments at 4K, as the data shows it can run at 4K Low with 73 FPS.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested configurations in Fivem?

A: The combo ranks 1,318 out of 3,005 tested combinations.

Q: Which preset offers the best balance at 1440p?

A: The Medium preset at 2560x1440 averages 104 FPS, with a minimum of 88 FPS, offering a good balance between visual quality and performance.

Q: How much does the FPS drop from 1080p to 4K at Low settings?

A: The average FPS drops from 200 at 1080p to 73 at 4K, a 63.5% decrease, indicating the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions.