Fivem

The Intel Core i3-12100F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER pairing delivers a distinct split in performance for Fivem: the 4-core/8-thread CPU provides strong single-threaded muscle, while the GPU becomes the anchor at higher resolutions. The i3-12100F’s benchmark profile shows a single-thread score of 893 in 3dmark and 1674 in Cinebench R23, which are the critical figures for a game like Fivem that relies heavily on per-core performance. The processor’s 4.30 GHz boost clock and 12 MB of shared L3 cache support this, but the real constraint emerges in the measured FPS data, which shows the RTX 2060 SUPER’s 7.181 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 448.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth dictating frame rates as resolution climbs. The CPU’s multi-threaded scores, such as 11,860 in Cinebench R23, are adequate for Fivem’s background tasks, but the data indicates that the 8 GB GDDR6 frame buffer and 256-bit memory bus on the GPU are what separate playable from unplayable results at 4K.

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

The Core i3-12100F is a 4-core, 8-thread Alder Lake-S desktop chip with a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. Its benchmark results show a strong single-thread showing—893 in 3dmark single-thread and 1674 in Cinebench R23 single-core—which aligns with Fivem’s tendency to depend on one or two heavily loaded threads for game logic and entity updates. The 3dmark 2-thread score of 1659 and 4-thread score of 2859 suggest that the processor’s two performance cores (with hyper-threading) handle the primary workload efficiently, but scaling beyond four threads is minimal, as seen in the 3dmark 8-thread score of 4026 versus the max-thread score of 4023. This flat scaling is typical for a chip with only four physical cores, and it means that any Fivem server with heavy script loads could see CPU-bound bottlenecks, but the measured FPS data does not show this as the primary limitation.

Instead, the FPS results indicate that the GPU becomes the limiting factor as resolution increases. At 1080p Low, the combo produces 159 FPS average, which is a CPU-friendly scenario where the i3-12100F’s single-thread strength (Cinebench R23 single-core 1674) keeps the frame rate high. But at 4K Ultra, the average drops to 28 FPS, a 82% reduction from that 1080p Low figure. The RTX 2060 SUPER’s 8 GB GDDR6 memory and 2176 shading units are simply outclassed by Fivem’s heavy draw calls and texture streaming at high resolutions. The CPU’s benchmark percentile of 68 versus all CPUs means it sits above average, but the GPU’s percentile of 62 is lower, reinforcing that the graphics card is the weaker link in this pairing.

The i3-12100F’s L3 cache of 12 MB is modest by modern standards, but its 10 nm Intel process and 58 W TDP mean it runs cool enough to sustain boost clocks during long sessions. The architecture’s lack of efficiency cores (unlike larger Alder Lake chips) means all threads are uniform, which simplifies scheduling in Fivem’s engine. For the measured results, the CPU’s role is to feed the GPU at lower resolutions—the 105 FPS at 1440p Low versus 159 FPS at 1080p Low shows that the processor can push well over 100 FPS, but the GPU’s rendering capacity caps the output sooner than the CPU’s thread limits would suggest.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 1920x1080 is the only resolution where the combo consistently exceeds 60 FPS across all settings, with a Low preset hitting 159 FPS average and High at 101 FPS average. At 2560x1440, only Low (105 FPS) and Medium (83 FPS) stay above 60 FPS, while High drops to 66 FPS. At 3840x2160, every preset falls below 60 FPS, with the highest result being Low at 58 FPS average.

Q: How does the Core i3-12100F compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The i3-12100F’s average benchmark score is 13,494, which is 0.3% higher than the Intel Core i5-9500 (13,452) and 1.1% higher than the Intel Core i7-1250U (13,351). It is 0.7% behind the Intel Core 5 120UL (13,594). These deltas are negligible, meaning the i3-12100F performs essentially on par with those processors in synthetic tests, though its single-thread performance in Fivem may vary.

Q: Is the RTX 2060 SUPER faster than the RTX 3060 Mobile?

A: No, the RTX 2060 SUPER’s average benchmark score of 18,093 is 0.4% lower than the RTX 3060 Mobile’s score of 18,159. However, the RTX 2060 SUPER outperforms the AMD Radeon Pro 5700 by 0.5% (18,189) and the AMD Radeon RX 460 by 1.5% (18,373). The differences are small enough that real-world Fivem performance will be similar.

Q: What does the combo rank tell us about its overall standing?

A: This combo ranks 2,581 out of 3,707 tested combinations for Fivem, placing it in the lower third of all tested systems. Given that the CPU ranks at the 68th percentile and the GPU at the 62nd percentile, the ranking reflects a balanced but mid-range pairing that struggles at high resolutions.

Q: Does raising settings from Low to Ultra always hurt FPS?

A: Yes, the measured data shows a consistent drop as settings increase. At 1080p, Low averages 159 FPS, Medium 126 FPS, High 101 FPS, and Ultra 78 FPS. The same pattern holds at 1440p (105, 83, 66, 51) and 4K (58, 46, 37, 28). The severity of the drop varies, with the largest absolute decrease at 1080p between Low and Ultra being 81 FPS.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Fivem?

A: Not at a playable level for most users. The highest 4K result is 58 FPS average on Low settings, which is below the common 60 FPS target. Medium drops to 46 FPS, High to 37 FPS, and Ultra to 28 FPS. The data suggests 4K is only viable for casual play with reduced settings, and even then, frame pacing may suffer.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i3-12100F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER ranks 2,581 out of 3,707 tested combos in Fivem, putting it in the 30th percentile of all tested systems. This is a lower-mid-table position, which makes sense given the individual component percentiles: the CPU is at the 68th percentile (above average), but the GPU is at the 62nd percentile (slightly above average). The ranking suggests that while this pairing is not a top performer, it is far from the bottom—there are 1,126 combos that perform worse.

The rank is likely dragged down by the 4K results, which are uniformly poor (28–58 FPS). If the ranking were based solely on 1080p performance, the combo would sit higher, as it achieves 78–159 FPS across all settings. The data indicates that the RTX 2060 SUPER’s 8 GB memory and 256-bit bus are insufficient for Fivem’s 4K demands, whereas the i3-12100F’s 4 cores are not the primary bottleneck at that resolution. In contrast, at 1080p, the CPU’s single-thread strength (3dmark single-thread 893) allows the GPU to work closer to its limits, yielding high frame rates.

Compared to other combos, this pairing sits in the middle of the pack, but the specific weakness is clear: the GPU cannot sustain high settings at 1440p or 4K without dropping below 60 FPS. The CPU, meanwhile, holds its own—the 105 FPS at 1440p Low shows it can feed the GPU adequately, but the GPU’s rendering ceiling is reached at 66 FPS on High at that resolution. For a balanced system, this rank is expected, but it highlights that future upgrades should focus on the GPU first, as the CPU still has headroom in Fivem’s single-thread-bound engine.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its best results. Low settings produce an average of 159 FPS, Medium 126 FPS with a min of 107 and max of 145, High 101 FPS, and Ultra 78 FPS. These numbers show a smooth scaling curve—each step up in settings costs roughly 20–25 FPS, with the largest single drop being from Low to Medium (33 FPS). The 1080p results are all comfortably above 60 FPS, making this resolution the only one where every preset is playable. The min FPS of 107 on Medium suggests that even in demanding scenes, the frame rate stays high, likely because the CPU’s 4.30 GHz boost clock keeps the game logic responsive.

Moving to 2560x1440, the average FPS drops significantly. Low averages 105 FPS, Medium 83 FPS (min 70, max 95), High 66 FPS, and Ultra 51 FPS. The 1440p results show a steeper decline per setting tier: Low to Medium loses 22 FPS, Medium to High loses 17 FPS, and High to Ultra loses 15 FPS. Notably, Ultra drops below the 60 FPS threshold, which means high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors will only be fully utilized on Low or Medium settings. The min FPS of 70 on Medium is still respectable, indicating that the RTX 2060 SUPER can handle 1440p with reduced settings without severe stutters.

At 3840x2160, the results are the weakest. Low averages 58 FPS, Medium 46 FPS (min 39, max 53), High 37 FPS, and Ultra 28 FPS. The 4K data shows a linear degradation—each setting tier costs roughly 9–12 FPS, with the drop from Low to Medium being the smallest at 12 FPS. The min FPS of 39 on Medium is below the playable threshold for many users, and the Ultra result of 28 FPS is borderline slideshow territory. The 4K results are consistently below 60 FPS, confirming that this combo is not suited for 4K gaming in Fivem, even on the lowest presets.

The data also reveals that the gap between 1080p and 4K widens as settings increase. At Low, the difference is 101 FPS (159 vs 58), while at Ultra, it is 50 FPS (78 vs 28). This suggests that at Low settings, the CPU is partially limiting performance at 1080p, but at Ultra, the GPU is the sole bottleneck.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is dramatic and reveals the limiting component clearly. At Low settings, the average FPS goes from 159 at 1080p to 105 at 1440p (a 34% drop) and then to 58 at 4K (a 45% drop from 1440p). This scaling is steeper than what would be expected from a purely GPU-bound scenario, where 4K typically costs about 50% of 1080p performance. The RTX 2060 SUPER’s 448.0 GB/s bandwidth is likely the culprit, as Fivem’s open-world streaming demands high memory throughput.

At High settings, the drop from 1080p (101 FPS) to 1440p (66 FPS) is 35%, and then to 4K (37 FPS) is 44%. The percentage drops are consistent across settings, suggesting that the GPU’s fill rate (105.6 GPixel/s) and texture rate (224.4 GTexel/s) are the limiting factors. The CPU’s influence is minimal at higher resolutions, as evidenced by the fact that the i3-12100F’s single-thread score does not change with resolution, but the FPS does.

The scaling pattern indicates that at 1080p, the combo is partially CPU-bound, especially at Low settings where 159 FPS is close to the CPU’s practical limit. At 4K, the GPU is definitively the bottleneck—the 28 FPS at Ultra is a 82% reduction from the 1080p Low result, which aligns with the GPU having to render four times the pixels. The RTX 2060 SUPER’s 8 GB VRAM is also a concern at 4K, as Fivem’s high-resolution textures can exceed this capacity, leading to texture swapping and frame drops, which explains the 39 FPS min on Medium at 4K.

For users targeting 60 FPS, the scaling data suggests that 1440p is the ceiling for this combo, and only on Low or Medium settings. The 4K results are uniformly below 60 FPS, and the scaling shows that even dropping to Low settings only recovers 30 FPS over Ultra (58 vs 28), which is insufficient for smooth gameplay. The limiting component is clearly the GPU, as the CPU’s benchmark percentile (68) is higher than the GPU’s (62), and the FPS drops correlate with GPU workload, not CPU thread saturation.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1920x1080, the High preset at 101 FPS average provides the best balance—it is well above 60 FPS and offers better visual fidelity than Low (159 FPS) or Medium (126 FPS). The Ultra preset at 78 FPS is also playable and gives the best image quality, but the 23 FPS drop from High to Ultra may not be worth the visual gains for most users. For competitive play, Low at 159 FPS is the clear choice, but for casual play, High is recommended.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset at 83 FPS (min 70) is the sweet spot. It maintains a comfortable frame rate above 60 FPS while offering better visuals than Low (105 FPS). The High preset at 66 FPS is playable but close to the 60 FPS threshold, and the min FPS on High is not recorded, making Medium a safer choice for consistent performance. Ultra at 51 FPS is not recommended, as it dips below the 60 FPS target and may feel less smooth.

At 3840x2160, no preset achieves 60 FPS, so the recommendation is to avoid 4K with this combo. If forced to play at 4K, Low at 58 FPS is the only option that approaches playability, but the 46 FPS on Medium shows that even a modest quality increase results in a significant frame rate penalty. Users should instead drop to 1440p and use Medium or High settings for a better experience.

Overall, the data suggests that the best experience is at 1440p with Medium settings, as it provides a solid 83 FPS average with a 70 FPS minimum, ensuring smooth gameplay in most Fivem scenarios. For users with 1080p monitors, High settings offer the best visual-to-performance ratio, while 4K should be avoided entirely due to the sub-60 FPS results across all presets. The RTX 2060 SUPER’s 8 GB memory is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K data shows it is out of its depth, so prioritizing resolution over quality is the wrong approach here.