Fivem

FAQ

Q: How does the Intel Core i3-12100F compare to its closest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The i3-12100F's average benchmark score of 13494 places it nearly level with the Intel Core 3 N355 (13492, 0% delta) and the Intel Core i5-9500 (13452, 0.3% ahead). It also edges out the Intel Core 5 120UL by 0.7% (13594 vs 13494) and leads the Intel Core i7-1250U by 1.1% (13351 vs 13494).

Q: What is the GPU's standing among all tested graphics cards?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER sits at the 65th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20282. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (20480, 1% higher), while the RTX 3070 Mobile trails by 1.2% and the Intel Arc B570 by 1.3%.

Q: What is the maximum average FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The highest average FPS is 175, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The minimum recorded average is 31 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, showing a massive spread across the tested configuration space.

Q: Does the combo rank higher or lower than the median in this game?

A: The combo ranks 2138 out of 3707 tested combinations, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the field. This suggests that while it can play the game, many other hardware pairings deliver stronger raw performance.

Q: What are the memory specifications of the GPU, and how do they influence performance?

A: The RTX 2070 SUPER features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 448.0 GB/s bandwidth. This memory configuration is a key factor in how the card handles higher resolutions and texture-heavy scenes in Fivem.

Q: What is the CPU's thread configuration and clock speed range?

A: The Intel Core i3-12100F has 4 cores and 8 threads, with a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. Its 12 MB shared L3 cache and 10 nm Alder Lake architecture define its processing capability.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is built on the Turing architecture with a 12 nm process node from TSMC, packing 13,600 million transistors on a 545 mm² die. Its 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 64 ROPs form the core rendering pipeline. The card operates at a base clock of 1605 MHz and boosts to 1770 MHz, with memory running at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective). This configuration delivers 9.062 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and a pixel rate of 113.3 GPixel/s.

The 8 GB GDDR6 memory pool is particularly relevant for Fivem, a multiplayer title that often loads substantial texture data across many player-created assets. The 448.0 GB/s bandwidth ensures that texture streaming and geometry data move efficiently between VRAM and the GPU cores. In the measured results, the GPU's role becomes evident when comparing settings tiers: at 2560x1440, dropping from Ultra (57 FPS) to High (73 FPS) yields a 28% performance uplift, while moving to Medium (91 FPS) adds another 25%, and Low (116 FPS) pushes 103% above the Ultra baseline.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor. The RTX 2070 SUPER's 40 ray tracing cores and 320 tensor cores are present, but the raw rasterization throughput at 4K resolution strains the TU104 chip. The Ultra preset at 4K manages only 31 FPS average, which is below playable thresholds for most users. The data reveals a consistent pattern: each settings reduction at 4K yields roughly 10 FPS gains (31 → 40 → 51 → 64), suggesting the GPU's compute resources scale predictably with reduced shading and texture workloads.

The card's 65th percentile standing among all GPUs indicates it is a mid-to-upper tier product, but its end-of-life production status and 2019 release date mean newer architectures have since surpassed it. The nearest rivals — the Quadro M4000M (1% higher), RTX 3070 Mobile (1.2% higher), and Arc B570 (1.3% higher) — all sit within a tight performance band, confirming that the RTX 2070 SUPER remains competitive but not class-leading.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear and steep decline as resolution increases across all settings presets. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 175 at 1920x1080 to 116 at 2560x1440 (a 34% reduction) and then to 64 at 3840x2160 (a 63% reduction from 1080p). This scaling pattern indicates that at lower resolutions, the CPU can feed frames quickly, but the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth become increasingly taxed as pixel count rises.

For High settings, the progression is 111 FPS at 1080p, 73 FPS at 1440p (34% drop), and 40 FPS at 4K (64% drop from 1080p). The consistency of these percentage drops — roughly one-third loss from 1080p to 1440p, then another third from 1440p to 4K — suggests a well-balanced bottleneck where the GPU's capabilities scale predictably with resolution.

Ultra settings tell a more severe story: 86 FPS at 1080p, 57 FPS at 1440p (34% drop), and 31 FPS at 4K (64% drop). The 4K Ultra result of 31 FPS is barely above slideshow territory, reinforcing that this combo is not suited for maximum fidelity at the highest resolution. Medium settings, which include min/max FPS data, show 138 FPS at 1080p (min 118, max 159), 91 FPS at 1440p (min 77, max 105), and 51 FPS at 4K (min 43, max 58). The narrowing FPS ranges at higher resolutions indicate that GPU-bound scenarios produce more consistent frame pacing than CPU-bound ones.

The resolution scaling analysis points to the GPU as the primary limiting component at 4K, while at 1080p the i3-12100F's 4-core/8-thread configuration may constrain maximum frame rates, particularly in multiplayer scenarios with many on-screen entities. The 175 FPS Low result at 1080p suggests the CPU can handle high frame rates, but the 64 FPS at 4K Low shows the GPU's limits are reached well before the CPU becomes a factor at higher resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

With a combo rank of 2138 out of 3707 tested configurations, this pairing sits in the 42nd percentile of all combinations tested in Fivem. This placement indicates that while the RTX 2070 SUPER and i3-12100F can run the game, a majority of tested hardware pairs deliver better results. The rank reflects the combined capabilities of both components, and given the GPU's 65th percentile and CPU's 68th percentile standings individually, the combo's lower rank suggests the pairing does not synergize optimally for this specific title.

The CPU's nearest rivals — the Core i5-9500 (0.3% ahead) and Core 3 N355 (0% delta) — represent comparable processing power. The GPU's rivals, including the Quadro M4000M (1% ahead), are similarly matched. Yet the combo's rank of 2138 indicates that Fivem's specific workload characteristics may not favor this particular CPU-GPU balance. Multiplayer titles often stress both components differently than synthetic benchmarks, and the data suggests this pairing leaves performance on the table.

The rank also implies that users with this combo might see meaningful gains from settings adjustments rather than hardware changes. The measured FPS range — from 31 FPS at 4K Ultra to 175 FPS at 1080p Low — demonstrates that the hardware is capable of smooth gameplay, but only when appropriately configured. The 3707 total combos tested provide a broad comparison field, and the 2138 rank places this pairing in the lower half, though not at the bottom.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the performance envelope is wide and generally playable. Low settings produce 175 FPS average, Medium 138 FPS (with a min of 118 and max of 159), High 111 FPS, and Ultra 86 FPS. Every preset at 1080p exceeds the 60 FPS threshold, making this resolution the safest choice for consistent gameplay. The gap between Low and Ultra is 89 FPS, showing that visual fidelity comes at a substantial cost even at the lowest resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages are 116 FPS (Low), 91 FPS (Medium, min 77, max 105), 73 FPS (High), and 57 FPS (Ultra). The Ultra result dips below 60 FPS, indicating that maximum settings at 1440p are borderline for smooth play. The Medium preset's min of 77 FPS provides a comfortable margin above typical 60 FPS targets, while Low offers near-double the Ultra frame rate.

At 3840x2160, the averages fall to 64 FPS (Low), 51 FPS (Medium, min 43, max 58), 40 FPS (High), and 31 FPS (Ultra). Only the Low preset achieves playable frame rates, and even that sits close to the edge. The Medium preset's max of 58 FPS never reaches 60, confirming that 4K gaming with this combo requires significant compromises. The 33 FPS spread between Low and Ultra at 4K is the smallest of all resolutions, indicating that the GPU is so heavily loaded that settings changes have diminishing returns.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the optimal experience depends heavily on the user's display resolution and performance priorities. At 1920x1080, Ultra settings (86 FPS) are viable for users who prioritize image quality, while High (111 FPS) offers a better balance for competitive play. Medium (138 FPS) provides a large performance margin that could help in densely populated multiplayer sessions, where frame drops are common.

For 2560x1440, the High preset at 73 FPS is the strongest recommendation, as it stays above 60 FPS while maintaining reasonable visual quality. Medium at 91 FPS offers more headroom for demanding scenes, and its min of 77 FPS ensures no drops below 60. Ultra at 57 FPS is not recommended unless the user accepts occasional stutter, as the average already falls short of the 60 FPS target.

At 3840x2160, Low settings at 64 FPS is the only measured preset that achieves playable performance, and even this is marginal. Medium at 51 FPS is not smooth, and High/Ultra (40/31 FPS) are effectively unplayable for most users. Users with 4K displays should consider reducing resolution or accepting Low settings as the practical ceiling for this combo.

The Medium preset across all resolutions shows the most consistent frame pacing, with min/max ranges that suggest fewer extreme spikes: 118-159 at 1080p, 77-105 at 1440p, and 43-58 at 4K. This stability makes Medium the safest default recommendation for users who cannot predict their in-game environment's complexity.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i3-12100F brings 4 cores and 8 threads from the Alder Lake architecture, manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process with a 163 mm² die size. Its base clock of 3.30 GHz and boost clock of 4.30 GHz, combined with 12 MB of shared L3 cache, define its processing capability. The CPU supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, though the measured performance in Fivem suggests that memory bandwidth is not a limiting factor at most settings.

Synthetic benchmarks show the CPU's strengths: a single-thread score of 893 in 3dmark and 1674 in Cinebench R23 single-core, with multicore results of 4023 (3dmark max threads) and 11860 (Cinebench R23). The PassMark multithread score of 14015 and single-thread score of 3444 place it at the 68th percentile of all CPUs, indicating solid mainstream performance. The nearest rival, the Core i5-9500, trails by 0.3%, confirming the i3's competitive position.

In Fivem, the CPU's role becomes apparent when examining frame rates at 1080p with Low settings (175 FPS). This high frame rate suggests the CPU can feed the GPU efficiently at lower resolutions, but the 4-core/8-thread configuration may struggle in multiplayer scenarios with numerous NPCs, vehicles, and player interactions. The 3dmark 16-thread score of 4051 versus 4-thread score of 2859 shows that hyper-threading provides a 42% uplift, but the absolute thread count remains limited compared to higher-core-count rivals.

The CPU's boost clock of 4.30 GHz is respectable for gaming, and its 58W TDP indicates efficient operation. However, the lack of integrated graphics means the discrete RTX 2070 SUPER is mandatory for display output. The combination of a 68th percentile CPU with a 65th percentile GPU yields a combo rank of 2138/3707, suggesting that Fivem's workload may favor CPUs with more cores or higher single-thread performance than this i3 provides, particularly in the most demanding multiplayer scenarios.