Fivem

The Intel Core i3-12100F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER delivers a playable but constrained experience in Fivem. The data shows a system where the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, while the CPU’s four cores hold up adequately at 1080p. This combination ranks near the bottom of the database, indicating significant headroom for improvement, but it remains a functional entry point for the game.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and reveals the GPU as the limiting factor. At Low settings, the average frame rate falls from 121.1 FPS at 1920x1080 to 44.3 FPS at 3840x2160, a reduction of roughly 63% when moving to 4K. This dramatic decline is typical of a GPU-bound scenario; the GTX 1660 SUPER’s 6 GB of VRAM and 192-bit memory bus are simply overwhelmed by the pixel count at 4K.

The scaling pattern across resolutions is consistent. At Medium settings, the average drops from 95.9 FPS at 1080p to 64.3 FPS at 1440p, then further down to 37.9 FPS at 4K. The gap between 1080p and 1440p is moderate, but the jump to 4K causes another significant loss of performance. This indicates that the GPU’s compute and memory bandwidth are saturated as resolution increases, leaving the CPU with less impact on the final frame rate.

At Ultra settings, the trend continues but with lower absolute numbers. The average at 1080p is 61.5 FPS, which falls to 41.6 FPS at 1440p and bottoms out at 19.7 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is nearly unplayable, confirming that this combo is not suited for high-fidelity 4K gaming. The data suggests that 1080p is the sweet spot for this pairing, with 1440p being a viable option only at Low or Medium settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to play Fivem with this combo?

A: The data shows the highest average FPS at 1920x1080. At Low settings, it reaches 121.1 FPS, and even at Ultra it maintains 61.5 FPS. 1440p is playable but requires dropping to Low (79 FPS) or Medium (64.3 FPS) to stay smooth.

Q: Can this system handle 4K resolution in Fivem?

A: Not effectively. At 4K, the average FPS ranges from 44.3 on Low to 19.7 on Ultra. The 4K Ultra result is the lowest in the dataset, indicating the GPU is severely overburdened.

Q: How does the CPU affect performance at lower resolutions?

A: At 1080p, the CPU’s four cores (8 threads) appear sufficient, as the FPS is relatively high. The single-thread score of 893 in 3dmark and the Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1681 suggest adequate per-core performance for a multiplayer title like Fivem.

Q: Is the GTX 1660 SUPER’s VRAM sufficient for this game?

A: The 6 GB of GDDR6 memory is adequate at 1080p and 1440p, but the 336.0 GB/s bandwidth and 192-bit bus become limiting at 4K, where frame rates drop sharply regardless of settings.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested systems?

A: It ranks 1594 out of 1792 combos in Fivem. This places it in the bottom 11% of tested configurations, indicating that most other systems deliver better performance.

Q: What settings are recommended for a consistent 60 FPS experience?

A: At 1080p, High settings yield 76.5 FPS, and Medium yields 95.9 FPS. For a stable 60 FPS with headroom, Medium or High at 1080p is the best choice. At 1440p, Low settings are required to exceed 60 FPS.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is the dominant component in this pairing. With a boost clock of 1785 MHz and 1408 shading units, it provides a baseline capable of handling Fivem at 1080p. The GPU’s 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus delivers a bandwidth of 336.0 GB/s, which is sufficient for 1080p but becomes a constraint at higher resolutions.

The benchmark data for the GPU shows a PassMark G3D score of 12699, placing it in the 55th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX Vega 11, which is 0.2% slower, and the Intel Iris Xe MAX Graphics, also 0.2% slower. This indicates the GTX 1660 SUPER is a mid-range performer, and the measured FPS in Fivem reflects that positioning.

The GPU’s performance in Fivem scales predictably with settings. At 1080p, lowering from Ultra (61.5 FPS) to Low (121.1 FPS) nearly doubles the average frame rate, showing the GPU’s sensitivity to graphical load. The 5.027 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 85.68 GPixel/s pixel rate are enough for the game’s draw calls and effects at lower resolutions, but the 4K results demonstrate the hardware’s limits. The 14 Gbps effective memory speed does not prevent the frame rate from collapsing at 4K, where the average falls below 45 FPS even on Low.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides a clear picture across three resolutions and four settings levels. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its best results: Low averages 121.1 FPS, Medium 95.9 FPS, High 76.5 FPS, and Ultra 61.5 FPS. This is a usable range, with all settings above the 60 FPS threshold except Ultra, which is just barely above it.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance drops notably. Low settings produce an average of 79 FPS, Medium 64.3 FPS, High 48.6 FPS, and Ultra 41.6 FPS. The transition from 1080p to 1440p costs roughly 35% performance at Low settings, and the gap widens at higher settings. High and Ultra at 1440p fall below 60 FPS, making them less ideal for smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles. Low settings average 44.3 FPS, Medium 37.9 FPS, High 31.1 FPS, and Ultra 19.7 FPS. None of these results reach a playable 60 FPS, and the Ultra setting is the worst in the entire dataset. The data suggests that 4K is not a viable option for this combo, regardless of settings. The spread between Low and Ultra at 4K is approximately 24 FPS, indicating that GPU load is the primary driver of these results.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combos for Fivem, this pairing ranks 1594 out of 1792. This places it in the bottom 11% of all configurations, meaning the vast majority of other systems outperform it. The rank reflects the combined limitations of the CPU and GPU, with the GPU likely being the larger constraint given the resolution scaling data.

The CPU’s percentile versus all CPUs is 72, and its average benchmark score is 13516. Its nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX, which scores 13534 (0.1% faster), and the Intel Core i7-7700K, which is 1.8% slower. This shows the i3-12100F is a capable processor on its own, with a strong single-thread performance for its class. However, when paired with the GTX 1660 SUPER, the overall combo rank suffers due to the GPU’s mid-range standing.

The GPU’s percentile versus all GPUs is 55, with an average benchmark score of 14286. Its nearest rival is the AMD Radeon RX Vega 11, which is 0.2% slower. This places the GPU in the middle of the pack, but the combo rank of 1594 suggests that Fivem is demanding on the system as a whole. The rank indicates that while the components are individually average, the combination does not excel in this specific multiplayer title.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i3-12100F is a 4-core, 8-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture. With a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz, it provides solid single-thread performance, which is crucial for a game like Fivem that relies heavily on per-core processing. The 12 MB of shared L3 cache and 80 KB of L1 cache per core help reduce latency in repeated game logic.

Benchmark results show the CPU excels in single-threaded tasks. Its 3dmark single-thread score is 893, and its Cinebench R23 single-core score is 1681. The PassMark single-thread score of 3444 is strong, indicating that the CPU can handle the simulation and network code in Fivem without becoming a major bottleneck at 1080p. The data supports this, as the FPS at 1080p is high enough to suggest the GPU is the limiting factor.

However, the CPU’s multithreaded performance is modest. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score is 11912, and its 3dmark max threads score is 4023. This is sufficient for Fivem’s multiplayer environments, but it does not provide headroom for heavy background tasks. The CPU’s TDP of 58 W and support for DDR4 and DDR5 memory make it an efficient choice, but the four physical cores limit its long-term scalability. The data shows that at 1440p and 4K, the CPU’s role diminishes as the GPU becomes the bottleneck, but at 1080p, the i3-12100F holds its ground, enabling the GTX 1660 SUPER to reach its full potential.