Fivem

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

The measured FPS data for Fivem with the Intel Core i3-12100F and AMD Radeon RX 9070 reveals a clear scaling pattern as resolution increases. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo delivers 246 FPS average. Moving to 2560x1440 Low drops that to 162 FPS, a reduction of 84 FPS or roughly 34%. At 3840x2160 Low, the average falls further to 90 FPS, which is 44% lower than the 1440p result and 63% lower than the 1080p result.

This scaling pattern indicates that the GPU becomes progressively more dominant as a limiting factor at higher resolutions. The RX 9070, with its 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, is being pushed harder at 4K, while the CPU has more headroom at lower resolutions. The fact that Low settings at 1080p reaches 246 FPS suggests the CPU can feed frames at a very high rate, but the GPU's rendering workload at 4K constrains output to 90 FPS even on Low.

The gap between Low and Ultra settings widens dramatically at 4K. At 1920x1080, the difference between Low (246 FPS) and Ultra (120 FPS) is 126 FPS. At 2560x1440, that gap shrinks to 83 FPS (162 vs 79). At 3840x2160, the gap is 46 FPS (90 vs 44). This narrowing gap indicates that at 4K, the GPU is the primary bottleneck regardless of settings, whereas at 1080p, the CPU has more influence on the ceiling.

Medium settings provide the only rows with min and max FPS data. At 3840x2160 Medium, the range is 60 to 81 FPS, a spread of 21 FPS. At 2560x1440 Medium, the range expands to 108 to 147 FPS, a spread of 39 FPS. At 1920x1080 Medium, the range is 165 to 223 FPS, a spread of 58 FPS. The widening spread at lower resolutions indicates more frame-time variability, likely due to CPU-driven scenes in multiplayer Fivem, while the tighter range at 4K suggests consistent GPU-bound rendering.

The resolution scaling data shows that this combo is well-suited for 1440p gaming, where it maintains over 100 FPS on High settings (102 FPS) and 79 FPS on Ultra. At 4K, the experience is playable but not high-refresh-rate territory, with High settings producing 57 FPS and Ultra dropping to 44 FPS. The 1080p results are exceptional, with all settings except Ultra exceeding 150 FPS.

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

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 brings substantial hardware to Fivem. Its 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 644.6 GB/s of bandwidth, which is more than sufficient for the game's asset streaming in multiplayer environments. The GPU's boost clock is listed at 2520 MHz, with a game clock of 2070 MHz, and these frequencies are relevant when interpreting the FPS numbers.

At 4K Ultra, the combo produces 44 FPS average. This is the most demanding configuration measured, and it aligns with the GPU's compute capabilities. The RX 9070 has 3584 shading units, 224 texture mapping units, and 128 render output units. Its pixel rate is 322.6 GPixel/s, and texture rate is 564.5 GTexel/s. These specifications support the observed scaling: the GPU is capable at 1440p but begins to struggle at 4K with Ultra settings.

The FP32 performance of 36.13 TFLOPS places this GPU in a strong position for modern titles, but Fivem's engine and multiplayer nature introduce CPU overhead that becomes apparent in the data. The GPU's 56 ray accelerators and RDNA 4.0 architecture are not directly stressed by Fivem's rendering, which is more traditional rasterization-focused, but the raw throughput still dictates the upper bounds at high resolutions.

The memory configuration deserves attention. With 16 GB of VRAM, there is no capacity concern at any settings or resolution in this game. The bandwidth of 644.6 GB/s is ample for the texture streaming required in populated server areas. The 20.1 Gbps effective memory speed on GDDR6 ensures that memory bandwidth does not become a limiting factor before the GPU's compute units are saturated.

The GPU's percentile ranking versus all GPUs is 69, and its average benchmark score is 23877. Its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z (avgScore 23736, deltaPct 0.6) and the AMD Radeon RX 6800S (avgScore 24063, deltaPct -0.8). These rival deltas are small, indicating that the RX 9070 sits in a competitive performance tier, though the actual Fivem results depend on the specific engine and CPU pairing.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS achieved by this CPU-GPU combo in Fivem?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 246, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: Can this combo maintain 60 FPS at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, but only at Low and Medium settings. At 4K Low, the average is 90 FPS, and at 4K Medium, the average is 71 FPS with a minimum of 60 FPS. High settings at 4K drop to 57 FPS, and Ultra falls to 44 FPS.

Q: How does the combo perform at 1440p with High settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with High settings, the average FPS is 102, which is comfortably above 60 and suitable for smooth gameplay on most displays.

Q: What is the FPS range on Medium settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080 with Medium settings, the measured range is 165 to 223 FPS, with an average of 194 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to be the bottleneck at 1080p?

A: The data suggests the CPU is more influential at 1080p. The jump from Low (246 FPS) to Ultra (120 FPS) shows a 126 FPS difference, indicating that settings-driven GPU load matters, but the high FPS ceiling even on Ultra points to CPU headroom being sufficient for very high frame rates.

Q: Does the combo rank higher in Fivem compared to other tested combinations?

A: The combo ranks 1105 out of 3707 tested combos in Fivem, placing it in the upper third of all tested systems.

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

At 1920x1080, the full range of settings was measured. Low settings produce an average of 246 FPS. Medium settings yield an average of 194 FPS, with a minimum of 165 and a maximum of 223. High settings average 155 FPS. Ultra settings average 120 FPS. This represents a scaling factor from Low to Ultra of roughly 51% of the Low value, meaning Ultra delivers just over half the frame rate of Low.

At 2560x1440, the results are lower but still strong. Low settings average 162 FPS. Medium settings average 128 FPS, with a minimum of 108 and a maximum of 147. High settings average 102 FPS. Ultra settings average 79 FPS. The Low-to-Ultra ratio here is about 49%, slightly worse than at 1080p, indicating the GPU is becoming more of a constraint.

At 3840x2160, the performance drops significantly. Low settings average 90 FPS. Medium settings average 71 FPS, with a minimum of 60 and a maximum of 81. High settings average 57 FPS. Ultra settings average 44 FPS. The Low-to-Ultra ratio is about 49%, consistent with the 1440p pattern, but the absolute numbers are much lower, confirming that 4K pushes the GPU to its limits.

The Medium settings rows are the only ones with min and max data, providing insight into consistency. At 1080p Medium, the spread is 58 FPS (165 to 223), which is wide and suggests frame pacing varies in busy scenes. At 1440p Medium, the spread narrows to 39 FPS (108 to 147). At 4K Medium, the spread is 21 FPS (60 to 81), indicating more consistent frame times when the GPU is the clear bottleneck.

The data shows that this combo is most comfortable at 1080p and 1440p, where even Ultra settings exceed 60 FPS. At 4K, only Low and Medium settings cross the 60 FPS threshold, and Ultra dips below 45 FPS.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

For the Intel Core i3-12100F and AMD Radeon RX 9070 combo in Fivem, the measured data supports different settings depending on the target resolution and desired frame rate.

At 1920x1080, the High preset at 155 FPS provides an excellent balance. It delivers over 2.5 times the refresh rate of a standard 60 Hz monitor and remains smooth on high-refresh displays. The jump from High to Ultra costs 35 FPS (155 to 120), which is a 23% reduction for presumably marginal visual gains. Low settings at 246 FPS are unnecessary unless chasing maximum competitive frame rates, and Medium at 194 FPS offers diminishing returns over High.

At 2560x1440, the High preset at 102 FPS is the recommended choice. It maintains triple-digit frame rates and is the sweet spot for this resolution. Medium at 128 FPS is viable for users prioritizing frame rate over visuals, but the 26 FPS gain over High may not justify the visual downgrade. Ultra at 79 FPS is playable but dips below the 100 FPS threshold that many high-refresh 1440p monitors prefer.

At 3840x2160, the situation is more constrained. Medium at 71 FPS with a 60 FPS minimum is the only preset that guarantees a stable 60 FPS experience. Low at 90 FPS is smoother but sacrifices more visual fidelity. High at 57 FPS is borderline, and Ultra at 44 FPS is not recommended for consistent gameplay. For 4K users, Medium is the best measured option that balances visual quality and frame rate stability.

Across all resolutions, the Medium preset offers the only min FPS data, and at 4K that minimum is 60 FPS, which is exactly the threshold for smooth gameplay. This makes Medium the safest recommendation for 4K, while High is the best overall choice at 1080p and 1440p.

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 from the Alder Lake architecture, built on a 10 nm process. Its base clock is 3.30 GHz, and it boosts to 4.30 GHz. The CPU has 12 MB of shared L3 cache and 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core. This configuration is modest by modern standards but sufficient for Fivem's CPU demands in many scenarios.

The CPU's benchmark scores provide context. In Cinebench R23, it scores 11860 multi-core and 1674 single-core. In Geekbench, it scores 7252 multi-core and 1932 single-core. Its PassMark single-thread score is 3444, and its multithread score is 14015. The single-thread performance is particularly relevant for Fivem, which often relies on a few heavily utilized threads for game logic and physics in multiplayer servers.

The CPU's percentile ranking versus all CPUs is 68, and its average benchmark score is 13494. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core 3 N355 (avgScore 13492, deltaPct 0) and the Intel Core i5-9500 (avgScore 13452, deltaPct 0.3), indicating that the i3-12100F sits in a competitive range for its class.

In the measured FPS data, the CPU's influence is most visible at 1080p Low, where 246 FPS is achieved. This high frame rate suggests the CPU can feed the GPU effectively at lower resolutions and settings. The fact that 1080p Ultra still reaches 120 FPS indicates that even with increased GPU load, the CPU does not become a severe bottleneck. However, the absence of min FPS data for most settings means frame-time consistency cannot be fully assessed from the provided numbers.

The 4-core, 8-thread configuration may struggle in highly populated Fivem servers where many entities and scripts run concurrently. The measured data shows strong average FPS, but the wide spread at 1080p Medium (165 to 223 FPS) hints at potential CPU-driven variability in complex scenes. The 4.30 GHz boost clock helps with single-thread responsiveness, which is critical for the game's input handling and physics.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The Intel Core i3-12100F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9070 ranks 1105 out of 3707 tested combos in Fivem. This places the combo in the 70th percentile of all tested systems, meaning it outperforms roughly 70% of configurations in this specific game.

This ranking is notable given the CPU's modest specifications. The i3-12100F is a budget-oriented quad-core, yet when paired with the high-end RX 9070, the combo achieves a solid position. The GPU's strength at 1440p and 1080p drives this result, while the CPU's single-thread performance prevents it from dragging down the overall ranking significantly.

The ranking of 1105 out of 3707 indicates that while this combo is far from the top, it is comfortably above average. The top 30% of combos likely include higher-core-count CPUs that handle Fivem's multiplayer overhead better, but the measured FPS data shows that for most resolutions and settings, this combo delivers playable or excellent performance.

Compared to other combos in the database, the RX 9070's GPU strength is the primary contributor to the ranking. The GPU's percentile of 69 and average benchmark score of 23877 are strong, and the combo ranking reflects that. The CPU's percentile of 68 is also respectable, and the combination of two upper-mid-tier components results in a system that punches above its CPU's price class in Fivem.

The ranking also suggests that users with this combo can expect consistent performance across the board, with the only weak spot being 4K Ultra where the 44 FPS average might frustrate enthusiasts. For the majority of players using 1080p or 1440p displays, this combo's ranking of 1105 out of 3707 translates to a satisfying experience that exceeds most systems in the database.