Fivem

Fivem is a demanding multiplayer title, and the data for the Intel Core i3-12100F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 shows a combo that scales predictably with resolution. The measured results indicate that this setup is highly capable at 1080p, solid at 1440p, and begins to struggle at 4K, with the CPU proving to be a limiting factor at lower resolutions while the GPU takes over the heavy lifting as pixel count rises.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is steep but consistent with what the benchmark data shows for this hardware pairing. At High settings, the average FPS falls from 119 at 1920x1080 to 78 at 2560x1440, a reduction of roughly 34%, and then drops again to 44 at 3840x2160, a further 44% decline from the 1440p result. This pattern strongly indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at 4K, as the workload increases faster than the RTX 4060 can maintain throughput.

Moving from 1440p to 4K at Low settings shows a similar trend: 124 FPS drops to 69, which is a 44% decrease. The fact that the scaling is nearly identical between High and Low presets at these resolutions suggests that the game's engine is heavily pixel-bound, and the RTX 4060's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 128-bit bus width are being saturated. The gap between 1080p and 1440p is smaller proportionally, with Low settings going from 189 FPS to 124 FPS, a 34% drop, which points to a more balanced load where the i3-12100F's four cores can still feed frames adequately.

The most telling data point for CPU limitation comes at 1080p. At Low settings, the average FPS reaches 189, but at Medium it drops to 149, and at High it is 119. This is a significant spread that narrows at higher resolutions, meaning the CPU is doing more work to maintain frame pacing at lower graphical loads. By 4K, the differences between presets compress drastically (69 Low, 54 Medium, 44 High, 34 Ultra), which confirms that the RTX 4060 is the limiting component there. The data suggests that for 4K gameplay, users should expect a demanding experience, as even Medium settings only yield 54 FPS.

Settings Recommendations

For 1080p users, the benchmark results clearly favor High settings as the sweet spot. The 119 FPS average at High is more than sufficient for smooth play, and it is only 37% lower than the 189 FPS at Low, which is a more than acceptable trade-off for the visual improvement. Medium settings at 1080p deliver 149 FPS, which is also excellent, but High provides a better visual experience without sacrificing playability. Ultra at 1080p still hits 92 FPS, which is playable, but the jump from High to Ultra does not justify the performance cost.

At 1440p, High settings remain the recommended preset, with a 78 FPS average that is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold. Medium settings at 1440p offer 98 FPS, which is very smooth, but High gives a more immersive visual quality for a 26% performance penalty. Low at 1440p pushes the frame rate to 124, but this is likely overkill for most displays, and the visual downgrade is considerable. Ultra at 1440p drops to 61 FPS, which is borderline, so it is only suitable for players who prioritize fidelity over frame rate stability.

For 4K, the data is less forgiving. High settings average 44 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS standard for competitive play, and Ultra drops to 34 FPS, which is likely a stuttery experience. Medium at 4K offers 54 FPS, which is the most balanced option for this resolution, as it provides a playable frame rate while keeping the visual quality reasonable. Low at 4K reaches 69 FPS, which is the only preset that clears the 60 FPS line, but the visual compromise is significant. The recommendation is to use Medium at 4K, as it offers the best compromise between the 54 FPS average and the 46 FPS minimum recorded.

GPU Role

The RTX 4060's specifications directly influence the measured results. The GPU has a base clock of 1830 MHz and a boost clock of 2460 MHz, with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 272.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is adequate for 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K results show its limitations, as the bandwidth is not sufficient to maintain high frame rates across all settings.

The GPU's 3072 shading units and 48 ROPs are tasked with rendering the game's geometry and effects. The benchmark scores show a Passmark G3D score of 19545, which places it at the 61st percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals in the database are the AMD Radeon HD 7790, which has a score of 17666 and a deltaPct of -0.2%, and the AMD Radeon 780M with a score of 17588 and a deltaPct of 0.3%. This indicates that the RTX 4060 sits in a very tight performance band, with only a 0.5% difference from the Radeon Pro 560 and a 0.7% difference from the Radeon Pro 460.

The GPU's 5 nm process node from TSMC and 18,900 million transistors allow for the 15.11 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, which is the raw compute power that drives the game's physics and rendering. The 24 RT cores and 96 tensor cores are present but are not the primary factors in Fivem's traditional rasterization workload. The measured FPS data shows that the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K, as the frame rates scale down consistently with the increasing resolution, regardless of the CPU's capabilities.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the full range of settings is well represented. Low settings produce an average of 189 FPS, Medium averages 149 FPS with a minimum of 127 and a maximum of 171, High averages 119 FPS, and Ultra averages 92 FPS. This shows a clear linear progression where each step up in quality costs roughly 20-30 FPS, with the gap between Low and Medium being the largest at 40 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates are still strong but show a more compressed spread. Low settings average 124 FPS, Medium averages 98 FPS with a minimum of 83 and a maximum of 113, High averages 78 FPS, and Ultra averages 61 FPS. The difference between Low and Medium is 26 FPS, while the gap from High to Ultra is 17 FPS, indicating that the GPU is starting to feel the load but still has headroom for high refresh rate gaming at 1440p.

At 3840x2160, the results are much lower. Low settings average 69 FPS, Medium averages 54 FPS with a minimum of 46 and a maximum of 63, High averages 44 FPS, and Ultra averages 34 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 35 FPS, which is narrower than at lower resolutions, confirming that the GPU is the dominant bottleneck. The Medium preset's minimum of 46 FPS is a notable data point, as it shows that frame pacing can dip below the average, which could be noticeable in fast-paced multiplayer scenarios.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 1993 out of 3707 tested combinations in Fivem, placing it in the 46th percentile of all systems. This is a mid-pack ranking, which is surprising given the individual component scores, but it reflects the game's specific demands. The Intel Core i3-12100F has an average benchmark score of 13494, placing it in the 68th percentile of all CPUs, and its nearest rivals are the Intel Core 3 N355 at 13492 (0% delta) and the Intel Core i5-9500 at 13452 (0.3% delta). This shows that the CPU is a solid performer in general workloads, but Fivem's multiplayer nature may be more sensitive to the core count.

The RTX 4060 has an average benchmark score of 17639, placing it in the 61st percentile of all GPUs. This is a strong showing, but the combo's overall rank of 1993 suggests that the pairing is not perfectly optimized for this specific game. The rank is influenced by the fact that at 1080p, the CPU is likely holding back the GPU, while at 4K, the GPU is the limiting factor. The combination of a 4-core CPU and a mid-range GPU creates a situation where one component is always the bottleneck, preventing the system from achieving the higher frame rates that more balanced configurations might see.

Compared to the individual component rankings, the combo underperforms. The CPU's 68th percentile and GPU's 61st percentile would suggest a system that ranks higher than the 46th percentile, but the data shows that Fivem does not scale well with this pairing. The nearest CPU rival, the Intel Core i5-9500, has nearly identical scores, so the difference is not due to the CPU alone. The GPU's nearest rival, the AMD Radeon HD 7790, is an older card with a much lower feature set, yet the performance delta is only -0.2%, which suggests that the RTX 4060's advantages are not fully realized in this game.

FAQ

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

A: Based on the measured data, 2560x1440 at High settings is the optimal choice, providing an average of 78 FPS. This balances visual quality with frame rate, as 1080p is CPU-limited and 4K drops to 44 FPS at the same settings.

Q: Should I use Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: The data shows Ultra at 1080p averages 92 FPS, which is playable, but High at 119 FPS is a 22% improvement. Given that the visual difference between High and Ultra is often minimal in multiplayer games, High is the more practical choice.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck at 4K?

A: The results indicate the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K. The frame rate drops from 69 FPS at Low to 34 FPS at Ultra, a 51% reduction, which is a classic GPU-bound pattern. The CPU's performance becomes irrelevant at this resolution.

Q: Can this combo handle 1440p at 144 Hz?

A: No. The highest 1440p result is 124 FPS at Low settings, which is below 144 FPS. At High settings, the average is 78 FPS, so a 144 Hz monitor would not be fully utilized without lowering settings to Low.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 compare to its closest rivals in this game?

A: The GPU's nearest rival, the AMD Radeon HD 7790, has a benchmark score of 17666, which is 0.2% higher than the RTX 4060's 17639. The AMD Radeon 780M is 0.3% slower, so the RTX 4060 is effectively in a dead heat with its immediate peers.

Q: What is the worst frame rate scenario for this combo?

A: The worst measured scenario is at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, where the average FPS is 34. The Medium preset at 4K also shows a minimum FPS of 46, which could cause noticeable stuttering during intense scenes.