Fivem

The Intel Core i3-12100F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4 GB delivers a playable but constrained experience in Fivem, with performance scaling that clearly identifies the graphics card as the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. The data shows a steep drop in frame rates as resolution increases, a pattern typical of GPU-limited scenarios, while the CPU's strong single-threaded performance keeps lower resolutions competitive.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a pronounced penalty when moving from 1080p to 4K, indicating that the RTX 3050 4 GB is the limiting component in this configuration. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 71 FPS at 1920x1080 to 47 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of 24 FPS, and then further to 26 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 63% drop from 1080p to 4K, a substantial decline that underscores the GPU's inability to sustain high frame rates at higher pixel counts.

The scaling pattern is consistent across all settings presets. At Low settings, the average FPS goes from 113 at 1080p to 74 at 1440p and 41 at 4K, showing a 64% reduction from the lowest to highest resolution. Medium settings follow a similar trajectory: 89 FPS at 1080p, 58 FPS at 1440p, and 32 FPS at 4K, a 64% decrease. Ultra settings, which are the most demanding, drop from 55 FPS at 1080p to 36 FPS at 1440p and 20 FPS at 4K, a 64% reduction as well.

This uniform scaling across settings suggests that the bottleneck is purely resolution-driven, not settings-driven. The GPU's memory bandwidth of 192.0 GB/s and 4 GB VRAM capacity are likely the limiting factors, as higher resolutions demand more memory bandwidth and capacity. The CPU, with its 4 cores and 8 threads, appears to keep up adequately at lower resolutions, but the GPU cannot maintain the same pace as pixel count increases.

The 1440p to 4K transition is particularly harsh. At High settings, the drop from 47 to 26 FPS is a 45% reduction, while at Low settings, it goes from 74 to 41 FPS, a 45% drop as well. This indicates that the GPU is severely stressed at 4K, regardless of the quality preset, and the frame rates fall below the 30 FPS threshold often considered the minimum for playability.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4 GB is a mid-range GPU based on the Ampere architecture, manufactured on an 8 nm process by Samsung. It has a base clock of 1545 MHz and a boost clock of 1740 MHz, with 2048 shading units, 64 texture mapping units, and 32 render output units. The memory configuration consists of 4 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 192.0 GB/s.

In Fivem, the GPU's role is dominant, as evidenced by the resolution scaling analysis. The 4 GB VRAM capacity is likely a constraint at 4K, where the game may require more memory for textures and geometry, leading to the low average FPS of 26 at High settings and 20 at Ultra. The 128-bit memory bus and 192.0 GB/s bandwidth are also modest, which could explain why the frame rates drop so sharply at higher resolutions.

The GPU's TDP is 90 W, with a suggested PSU of 250 W, indicating it is a power-efficient card. The boost clock of 1740 MHz provides a reasonable performance level, but the data shows it is insufficient for 4K gaming in Fivem, where even Low settings only achieve 41 FPS. The GPU's percentile ranking of 50 among all GPUs places it in the middle of the pack, which aligns with its observed performance.

The RTX 3050 4 GB supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, which are modern APIs. However, the benchmark results indicate that the GPU is the limiting factor in this combo, as the CPU's performance does not appear to be a bottleneck at any resolution. The GPU's 7.127 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 111.4 GTexel/s texture rate are respectable for 1080p, but they are not sufficient for higher resolutions in a demanding multiplayer game like Fivem.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i3-12100F is a 12th-generation desktop processor based on the Alder Lake architecture, manufactured on a 10 nm process. It has 4 cores and 8 threads, with a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. The cache configuration includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache.

In Fivem, the CPU plays a secondary role, as the resolution scaling data indicates the GPU is the primary bottleneck. However, the CPU's single-threaded performance is noteworthy, with a Geekbench single-core score of 1932 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1674. These scores suggest that the i3-12100F can handle the game's logic and physics calculations effectively, especially at 1080p where the GPU is less stressed.

The CPU's multi-threaded performance is also adequate, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 11860 and a Geekbench multi-core score of 7252. The 4 cores and 8 threads are sufficient for Fivem's multiplayer environment, which may involve multiple players and dynamic events. The CPU's TDP of 58 W is low, indicating it is power-efficient, and its boost clock of 4.30 GHz provides a solid performance headroom.

The CPU's percentile ranking of 68 among all CPUs places it above the median, and its nearest rivals include the Intel Core 3 N355 with a deltaPct of 0, the Intel Core i5-9500 with a deltaPct of 0.3, and the Intel Core 5 120UL with a deltaPct of -0.7. These comparisons show that the i3-12100F is competitive with older i5 processors, which is relevant for a game like Fivem that may benefit from higher single-thread performance.

The data suggests that the CPU is not a limiting factor at any resolution. At 1080p Low settings, the average FPS of 113 is well above the 60 FPS target, indicating the CPU can feed the GPU adequately. Even at 4K, where the GPU is heavily stressed, the CPU's performance does not appear to cause additional frame rate drops, as the scaling pattern is consistent across all settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i3-12100F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4 GB ranks 3252 out of 3707 tested combos in Fivem, placing it in the lower 12% of all configurations. This ranking reflects the GPU's limitations, particularly at higher resolutions, and the overall performance is below average for the game.

The combo's rank is influenced by the GPU's mid-range position, with a percentile of 50 among all GPUs, and the CPU's above-average position, with a percentile of 68 among all CPUs. However, the GPU's performance in Fivem is the deciding factor, as the resolution scaling data shows it cannot maintain high frame rates at 1440p or 4K.

Compared to other combos, this pairing is likely to be outperformed by those with more powerful GPUs, such as the RTX 3060 or RTX 4060, which would offer higher frame rates, especially at 1440p and 4K. The ranking of 3252 out of 3707 indicates that the majority of tested combos achieve better performance in Fivem, which is expected given the GPU's modest specifications.

The combo's performance is best at 1080p, where it achieves playable frame rates across all settings, with the Low preset reaching 113 FPS and the High preset at 71 FPS. At 1440p, the frame rates are lower but still playable, with the Low preset at 74 FPS and the High preset at 47 FPS. At 4K, the performance is marginal, with the Low preset at 41 FPS and the High preset at 26 FPS, which is below the playable threshold for many users.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured FPS across settings shows a clear progression. The Low setting achieves an average of 113 FPS, the Medium setting averages 89 FPS with a minimum of 75 FPS and a maximum of 102 FPS, the High setting averages 71 FPS, and the Ultra setting averages 55 FPS. This resolution is the sweet spot for this combo, as all settings provide playable frame rates, with the Low setting offering the highest performance.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates drop noticeably. The Low setting averages 74 FPS, the Medium setting averages 58 FPS with a minimum of 50 FPS and a maximum of 67 FPS, the High setting averages 47 FPS, and the Ultra setting averages 36 FPS. The Medium setting's minimum of 50 FPS indicates some frame dips, but overall, this resolution is still playable, especially with lower settings.

At 3840x2160, the performance is severely limited. The Low setting averages 41 FPS, the Medium setting averages 32 FPS with a minimum of 28 FPS and a maximum of 37 FPS, the High setting averages 26 FPS, and the Ultra setting averages 20 FPS. The Medium setting's minimum of 28 FPS suggests inconsistent frame pacing, and the High and Ultra settings are below the 30 FPS threshold, making them difficult to play smoothly.

The data shows that the Medium setting provides the most stable frame rates, with measured minimum and maximum values for each resolution. At 1080p, the Medium setting ranges from 75 to 102 FPS, at 1440p it ranges from 50 to 67 FPS, and at 4K it ranges from 28 to 37 FPS. This consistency is likely due to the setting balancing GPU and CPU loads, making it a reliable choice.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Fivem?

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 is the best resolution, as it achieves average FPS of 113 at Low settings, 89 at Medium, 71 at High, and 55 at Ultra, all of which are playable.

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

A: The measured FPS at 3840x2160 is low, with the highest average being 41 FPS at Low settings and the lowest at 20 FPS on Ultra, indicating that 4K is not playable with this hardware.

Q: How does the GPU affect performance at different resolutions?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor, as the FPS drops by approximately 64% from 1080p to 4K across all settings, indicating that the RTX 3050 4 GB cannot sustain high frame rates at higher pixel counts.

Q: Is the CPU a bottleneck in this configuration?

A: The CPU does not appear to be a bottleneck, as the FPS scaling is consistent across resolutions, and the i3-12100F's single-threaded performance, with a Geekbench score of 1932, is sufficient for Fivem.

Q: What is the most stable settings preset in terms of frame consistency?

A: The Medium setting provides the most stable frame rates, with measured minimum and maximum values at each resolution, such as 75 to 102 FPS at 1080p and 50 to 67 FPS at 1440p.

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

A: This combo ranks 3252 out of 3707 tested combos in Fivem, placing it in the lower 12% of all configurations, due to the GPU's performance limitations.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the Medium settings preset offers the best balance between performance and visual quality for this combo. At 1920x1080, the Medium setting averages 89 FPS with a minimum of 75 FPS, providing a smooth experience. At 2560x1440, the Medium setting averages 58 FPS with a minimum of 50 FPS, which is still playable. At 3840x2160, the Medium setting averages 32 FPS with a minimum of 28 FPS, which is marginal but the best option for 4K.

For users prioritizing frame rates, the Low settings preset is the best choice, as it achieves 113 FPS at 1080p and 74 FPS at 1440p. However, the visual quality will be reduced. The High settings preset is a viable option at 1080p, averaging 71 FPS, but at 1440p it drops to 47 FPS, which may be too low for some players. The Ultra settings preset is not recommended, as it only achieves 55 FPS at 1080p and falls below 30 FPS at 4K.

The data indicates that the Medium setting is the sweet spot, as it provides a consistent frame rate with measured minimums above 50 FPS at 1080p and 1440p. This preset balances the GPU's load, avoiding the extreme demands of Ultra while maintaining better visuals than Low. For the best experience, users should run the Medium setting at 1920x1080, where the combo delivers an average of 89 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay in Fivem's multiplayer environment.