Fivem

Fivem, a multiplayer modification platform for Grand Theft Auto V, presents a unique performance profile that is heavily influenced by both server-side code and the client's hardware. This analysis examines the measured performance of the Intel Core i3-12100F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti, using only the data from the provided fact pack. The results reveal a system that scales predictably with resolution but also exposes a significant CPU bottleneck at lower resolutions. The combination of a 4-core/8-thread processor and a high-end 40-series GPU offers a distinct set of trade-offs for players, ranging from excellent high-refresh-rate 1080p gameplay at lower settings to a more balanced, yet still capable, 4K experience.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear and consistent scaling pattern as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At the High preset, the average frame rate drops from 193 FPS at 1080p to 127 FPS at 1440p, and finally to 70 FPS at 4K. This represents a 34% decrease in performance from 1080p to 1440p, followed by a further 45% decrease from 1440p to 4K. This substantial drop, particularly at 4K, indicates that the rendering load on the GPU is becoming the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions.

The scaling pattern suggests that at 1080p, the system is not purely GPU-bound. The jump from 193 FPS at High to 303 FPS at Low at 1080p is a massive 57% increase, which is far larger than the corresponding jump at 4K, where the same settings change yields only a 60% increase (from 70 FPS to 112 FPS). This disproportionate gain at lower resolutions indicates that the CPU is able to feed frames faster than the GPU can render them at High settings, but when the GPU load is reduced at Low settings, the CPU's capability becomes the ceiling. The data shows that the i3-12100F is a significant constraint at 1080p, capping performance well below what the RTX 4070 Ti is capable of in this title.

At 2560x1440, the system finds a more balanced state. The FPS difference between High (127 FPS) and Low (201 FPS) is still notable, but the absolute numbers are more in line with a GPU-bound scenario. Moving to 4K, the trend becomes even more pronounced, with the gap between settings narrowing in relative terms but the overall frame rates dropping to a range where the GPU is definitively the bottleneck. The minimum FPS data available for the Medium preset further supports this: at 1080p, the minimum is 205 FPS, at 1440p it is 135 FPS, and at 4K it is 75 FPS, showing a consistent decline that tracks the average FPS.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to use for a high-refresh-rate monitor?

A: Based on the measured data, 1920x1080 is the only resolution that consistently delivers frame rates above 144 Hz. At the High preset, the average is 193 FPS, and at Medium it is 241 FPS. While the Low preset reaches 303 FPS, even the Ultra preset achieves 150 FPS, making 1080p the clear choice for maximum refresh rates.

Q: Is this system capable of 4K gaming in Fivem?

A: Yes, the data indicates it is playable. At 3840x2160, the High preset delivers an average of 70 FPS, while Medium yields 88 FPS. These are solid frame rates for a 60 Hz display, but the Ultra preset, at 55 FPS, will not sustain a smooth 60 FPS experience.

Q: How does the CPU affect performance at 1080p?

A: The data suggests the CPU is a limiting factor at this resolution. The fact that the Low preset (303 FPS) is 57% faster than the High preset (193 FPS) indicates that when the GPU load is reduced, performance scales dramatically, revealing that the Intel Core i3-12100F cannot maintain higher frame rates under heavier graphical loads.

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

A: The High preset at 2560x1440, with an average of 127 FPS, appears to be the most balanced. It offers a significant visual upgrade over Low while still maintaining a frame rate well above 100 FPS, which is ideal for fast-paced multiplayer gameplay.

Q: What is the performance difference between the Medium and High presets at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160, the Medium preset averages 88 FPS, which is 26% faster than the High preset's 70 FPS. This suggests that stepping down from High to Medium is an effective way to gain a meaningful performance boost at 4K.

Q: Does the GPU's high benchmark score translate to high FPS in Fivem?

A: Not entirely. While the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has a high average benchmark score of 44795, its performance in Fivem is constrained by the CPU at lower resolutions. The data shows that at 1080p High, the system only achieves 193 FPS, which is likely far below the GPU's raw potential, highlighting the game's CPU sensitivity.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is a high-end graphics card with 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and a 192-bit memory bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. Its boost clock is rated at 2610 MHz. These specifications suggest a card designed for high-resolution and high-fidelity gaming. In Fivem, its role becomes more critical as the resolution increases.

The measured FPS data confirms this. At 4K, the GPU is the dominant factor, as the frame rates are relatively close across the different presets. The difference between the Low (112 FPS) and Ultra (55 FPS) presets at 4K is a 49% drop, which is significant but less dramatic than the 57% drop seen at 1080p between the same two presets. This indicates that at 4K, the GPU is working hard to render each frame, and its performance is the primary determinant of the final FPS.

The 12 GB VRAM capacity is a key asset for 4K gaming, as high-resolution textures can consume a large amount of memory. While the fact pack does not provide specific VRAM usage data for Fivem, the available capacity on the RTX 4070 Ti ensures that it is unlikely to be a bottleneck at the tested settings and resolutions. The card's 84th percentile ranking among all GPUs further underscores its high performance class. However, the benchmark results show that this GPU's power is not fully utilized at 1080p due to the CPU limitation, making it a system that performs best when the resolution is high enough to shift the balance of work to the graphics card.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS, the optimal settings depend heavily on the target resolution and refresh rate. For players with a 1080p 144 Hz or 165 Hz monitor, the High preset is the recommended starting point, as it delivers an average of 193 FPS, well above the refresh rate of most high-refresh displays. The Medium preset offers an even larger headroom at 241 FPS, which could be beneficial for competitive play, but the visual trade-off may not be worth it for all users. The Ultra preset, at 150 FPS, is also viable for 144 Hz displays but offers no benefit over High if the monitor's refresh rate is the bottleneck.

At 2560x1440, the High preset provides an excellent balance, with an average of 127 FPS. This is a very playable frame rate for a 144 Hz monitor. The Medium preset, at 159 FPS, is also a strong option for those who prioritize higher frame rates. The Ultra preset, at 98 FPS, is suitable for 60 Hz displays but will not fully utilize a 144 Hz panel.

For 4K gaming, the Medium preset is the most sensible choice, delivering an average of 88 FPS. This provides a smooth experience on a 60 Hz display with a good balance of visual quality. The High preset, at 70 FPS, is also playable but may experience more frequent dips. The Ultra preset, at 55 FPS, is not recommended for a consistently smooth experience. The data shows that the step from High to Medium at 4K yields a 26% performance increase, making it a worthwhile adjustment for better frame pacing.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations, the Intel Core i3-12100F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti pair ranks 480th out of 3707 combos for Fivem. This places it in the 87th percentile of all tested systems, indicating that it is a high-performing combination overall. This ranking is likely bolstered by the strong performance at 1080p and 1440p, where the high GPU power can still produce high frame rates despite the CPU bottleneck.

The ranking, however, does not tell the whole story. The system's performance is uneven across resolutions. While it ranks in the top 13% of all combos, its performance at 4K is less impressive relative to other top-tier systems. The 70 FPS at 4K High is a solid result, but it is not a class-leading figure when compared to systems with more powerful CPUs that would not bottleneck the GPU as much. The combo's rank confirms the RTX 4070 Ti's raw power, but the data suggests that this specific pairing is better suited for high-refresh-rate 1080p or 1440p gaming than for maxing out 4K performance. The 4-core i3-12100F is the limiting factor that prevents this combo from achieving a higher rank.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following is a detailed breakdown of the measured average FPS for each resolution and settings preset, along with the available minimum and maximum figures.

1920x1080:

• Low: Average 303 FPS.
• Medium: Average 241 FPS, with a minimum of 205 FPS and a maximum of 277 FPS.
• High: Average 193 FPS.
• Ultra: Average 150 FPS.

2560x1440:

• Low: Average 201 FPS.
• Medium: Average 159 FPS, with a minimum of 135 FPS and a maximum of 182 FPS.
• High: Average 127 FPS.
• Ultra: Average 98 FPS.

3840x2160:

• Low: Average 112 FPS.
• Medium: Average 88 FPS, with a minimum of 75 FPS and a maximum of 101 FPS.
• High: Average 70 FPS.
• Ultra: Average 55 FPS.

This data shows a predictable trend: performance decreases as both resolution and graphical fidelity increase. The most significant drop occurs when moving from 1080p to 1440p at the Low preset, where the FPS falls by 34% from 303 to 201. The minimum FPS data for the Medium preset indicates that frame pacing is relatively consistent, with the minimum staying within 15% of the average across all resolutions.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i3-12100F is a 4-core, 8-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture. It has a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. Its benchmark scores, such as a single-thread score of 1674 in Cinebench R23 and a multi-thread score of 11860, show that it is a capable budget CPU, ranking in the 68th percentile of all CPUs.

In Fivem, the CPU's role is multifaceted and becomes the primary bottleneck at lower resolutions. The evidence for this is strongest at 1080p, where the FPS scales dramatically with settings. The jump from 193 FPS at High to 303 FPS at Low (a 57% increase) is a classic sign of a CPU bottleneck. When the GPU's workload is reduced, the CPU is able to process more frames, but the GPU cannot render them fast enough at High settings.

The CPU's 4 cores and 8 threads may also be a limiting factor in a multiplayer environment like Fivem, which can be demanding on the CPU due to network code and player entity updates. While the 3DMark multi-threaded scores (e.g., 4026 for 8 threads) are respectable, the physical core count is low compared to modern CPUs. This means that while the CPU can achieve high single-thread performance, it may struggle to maintain high frame rates in complex scenes with many players, especially when the GPU is not the limiting factor. The data shows that at 1440p and 4K, the GPU takes over as the primary bottleneck, but at 1080p, the i3-12100F's processing power is what ultimately caps the system's performance.