Fivem

The Intel Core i3-12100F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti delivers a highly variable experience in Fivem, heavily dependent on resolution and graphics presets. The measured data reveals a configuration that is capable of high refresh rate gameplay at 1080p but struggles to maintain playable frame rates at 4K with maximum settings. The performance scaling across resolutions indicates a system where the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck at higher pixel counts, while the CPU’s 4-core/8-thread design holds up adequately at lower resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The transition from 1080p to 1440p and then to 4K produces a steep, predictable decline in average frame rates across all settings presets. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 97.9 at 1920x1080 to 67.5 at 2560x1440, and finally to 36.1 at 3840x2160. This represents a 31% reduction when moving from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 47% reduction when moving from 1440p to 4K. The magnitude of these drops points directly to the GPU as the limiting component, as the RTX 3060 Ti’s processing power is increasingly taxed by the growing pixel count.

The pattern holds for other presets as well. At Ultra settings, the frame rate falls from 79.5 at 1080p to 50.0 at 1440p, and then to 29.3 at 4K. This shows that the scaling penalty is not just a factor of resolution, but also of the increased shading and texture work demanded by higher presets. The 4K Ultra result of 29.3 FPS is particularly telling, as it falls below the 30 FPS threshold typically considered the minimum for a consistent experience, indicating that this combo is not suited for 4K gaming at maximum quality.

Conversely, at Low settings, the configuration shows remarkable headroom. The 1080p Low result of 159.9 FPS is over 60% higher than the 1080p High result, demonstrating that when the graphical load is reduced, the CPU can feed the GPU sufficiently to achieve very high frame rates. At 4K Low, the average of 60.8 FPS is nearly double the 4K High result, suggesting that even at the highest resolution, the GPU retains enough compute power to deliver playable performance when settings are minimized. The scaling from 1080p Low to 4K Low shows a 62% drop, which is less severe than the 63% drop seen from 1080p High to 4K High, indicating that the GPU’s memory bandwidth and shading units become more critical as resolution increases.

GPU Role

The RTX 3060 Ti’s specifications play a direct role in these results. With 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, the card offers a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. This memory configuration is adequate for 1080p and 1440p gaming but becomes a limiting factor at 4K, where the larger frame buffers and higher resolution textures require more data to be moved quickly. The measured 4K High average of 36.1 FPS suggests that the GPU is not only compute-bound but also potentially memory-bandwidth-limited, as the card’s 16.20 TFLOPS of FP32 performance should theoretically handle more.

The GPU’s clock speeds, with a base of 1410 MHz and a boost of 1665 MHz, are relatively modest for the Ampere architecture. These clocks, combined with the 4864 shading units, 152 TMUs, and 80 ROPs, define the card’s peak throughput. The benchmark results show that in Fivem, the card’s performance is heavily influenced by the settings preset. The jump from Low to Medium at 1080p reduces the average FPS from 159.9 to 128.2, a 20% drop, while the jump from High to Ultra reduces it from 97.9 to 79.5, a 19% drop. This consistency suggests that the GPU’s shading and texture units are saturated similarly across these presets, with the memory system keeping pace at 1080p.

At 4K, the GPU’s role shifts. The 4K Low result of 60.8 FPS shows that even with minimal shading work, the card’s ROPs and memory bandwidth are sufficient to produce a playable frame rate. However, the 4K Ultra result of 29.3 FPS indicates that the card’s compute resources are overwhelmed by the combination of high resolution and maximum settings. The GPU’s 80 ROPs, which handle pixel output, are likely the bottleneck here, as the 4K pixel count (over 8 million pixels) requires a massive amount of pixel shading throughput.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the optimal experience depends on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, the Medium preset offers the best balance of visual fidelity and performance, delivering an average of 128.2 FPS. This is significantly higher than the 79.5 FPS seen at Ultra, while still providing a substantial visual upgrade over the Low preset’s 159.9 FPS. The data indicates that the High preset at 1080p, at 97.9 FPS, is also viable, but the 30 FPS gap between High and Medium makes the latter the more sensible choice for maintaining a high refresh rate.

For 2560x1440, the Medium preset again proves to be the sweet spot, with an average of 83.6 FPS. This is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, and it leaves enough headroom for occasional dips without falling below playable levels. The High preset at 1440p, at 67.5 FPS, is also acceptable, but the 16 FPS difference between High and Medium makes the performance-per-setting tradeoff clear. The Ultra preset at 1440p, at 50.0 FPS, is borderline, as it falls below the 60 FPS target and may feel inconsistent in fast-paced multiplayer scenarios.

At 3840x2160, the only recommended preset is Low, which achieves an average of 60.8 FPS. The Medium preset at 48 FPS is marginal, while the High preset at 36.1 FPS and Ultra preset at 29.3 FPS are not recommended for a smooth experience. The data suggests that 4K gaming with this combo requires significant settings compromises, and users should prioritize frame rate over visual quality at this resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i3-12100F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti ranks at position 1224 out of 1792 tested combos in Fivem. This places it in the lower third of all configurations, which is surprising given the individual component scores. The CPU holds a percentile rank of 72 among all processors, with an average benchmark score of 13516, while the GPU holds a percentile rank of 69 among all graphics cards, with an average benchmark score of 25120. Despite these respectable individual standings, the combo’s performance in Fivem is hampered by the CPU’s 4-core/8-thread design.

The CPU’s nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX, which scores 13534 with a delta of -0.1%, and the Intel Core i7-1250U, which scores 13462 with a delta of 0.4%. These comparisons show that the i3-12100F’s raw compute power is competitive with much higher-tier processors, but its limited core count may cause issues in Fivem’s multiplayer environment, which can be demanding on CPU threads. The GPU’s nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 6700M, which scores 25180 with a delta of -0.2%, and the AMD Radeon RX 6600, which scores 25235 with a delta of -0.5%. These close scores indicate that the RTX 3060 Ti is well-matched with its direct competitors in synthetic benchmarks.

The fact that this combo ranks at 1224 out of 1792 suggests that Fivem is particularly sensitive to CPU performance, even at higher resolutions. While the GPU is clearly the bottleneck at 4K, the 4-core CPU may not provide enough thread throughput to fully utilize the GPU’s capabilities in all scenarios, particularly in densely populated multiplayer areas. The 1080p Low result of 159.9 FPS shows that the CPU can push high frame rates when the GPU is not heavily loaded, but the scaling to 4K reveals that the overall system performance is limited by the combination of both components.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 provides the highest frame rates, with an average of 159.9 FPS at Low settings and 79.5 FPS at Ultra settings. This resolution allows the RTX 3060 Ti to operate without being overly constrained by pixel throughput.

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

A: Yes, but only at Low settings, which produces an average of 60.8 FPS. The Medium preset at 4K yields 48 FPS, while High and Ultra drop to 36.1 FPS and 29.3 FPS respectively, which are below the 30 FPS threshold for consistent play.

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

A: The i3-12100F has an average benchmark score of 13516, which is 0.1% lower than the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX (13534) and 0.4% higher than the Intel Core i7-1250U (13462). This places it in a competitive position for synthetic benchmarks.

Q: What is the GPU’s memory configuration and how does it affect performance?

A: The RTX 3060 Ti features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This is adequate for 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K results suggest that the memory system is a limiting factor at higher resolutions.

Q: Which settings preset offers the most balanced experience at 1440p?

A: The Medium preset at 2560x1440 delivers an average of 83.6 FPS, which is the highest playable frame rate above the 60 FPS target. The High preset at 67.5 FPS is also acceptable, but the Medium preset provides a larger performance buffer.

Q: Is the RTX 3060 Ti’s performance in Fivem consistent with its synthetic benchmarks?

A: The GPU has an average benchmark score of 25120 and a percentile rank of 69 among all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6700M, scores 25180 with a delta of -0.2%, indicating that the card’s raw performance is near the middle of its class, though Fivem’s specific workload may vary.