Fivem

Fivem’s multiplayer environments place a heavy burden on both processor and graphics card, and the Intel Core i3-12100F plus NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER pairing shows a distinct split in workload handling. The benchmark data reveals that this combo delivers playable frame rates across most configurations, but the CPU’s four physical cores become the limiting factor at lower resolutions where the GPU has headroom to spare. At 4K, the RTX 4080 SUPER takes over the primary workload, while at 1080p, frame rates scale to levels that expose the i3’s architectural limits. This analysis breaks down exactly how each component contributes to the measured results, which settings provide the best balance, and how this pairing ranks against the broader database of tested combinations.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i3-12100F is a 4-core, 8-thread processor based on the Alder Lake-S architecture, running on the Intel Socket 1700 platform. Its base clock sits at 3.30 GHz with a boost clock of 4.30 GHz, and it shares 12 MB of L3 cache across all cores. This is a modest configuration for a modern multiplayer game like Fivem, which often relies on single-thread performance for game logic and physics, but can also scale to multiple threads for rendering tasks and background simulation.

Looking at the synthetic benchmarks, the i3-12100F posts a single-thread score of 893 in 3DMark, which places it in the 68th percentile of all CPUs tested. Its multi-threaded results show a clear scaling pattern: 4-thread score of 2859, 8-thread score of 4026, and max-thread score of 4023, indicating that the processor effectively utilizes its 8 threads without significant drop-off beyond that point. In Cinebench R23, the multicore score reaches 11860, while the single-core score is 1674. These figures suggest a processor that handles lightly-threaded workloads with competence but lacks the brute force of higher-core-count alternatives.

In Fivem’s measured results, the CPU’s influence is most apparent at 1080p resolution. At Low settings, the combo achieves 303 FPS average, which is the highest frame rate recorded in the entire dataset. However, when moving to 1440p Low, the average drops to 218 FPS, and at 4K Low it falls to 121 FPS. This scaling pattern indicates that at 1080p, the GPU is not the bottleneck—the CPU is pushing as many frames as its 4 cores can produce. The fact that 1080p Low (303 FPS) is substantially higher than 1440p Low (218 FPS) shows that the i3-12100F has a finite frame generation ceiling, and the GPU is waiting for the CPU to feed it data.

The nearest rivals for this CPU in the benchmark database are the Intel Core 3 N355 (avg score 13492, 0% delta), Intel Core i5-9500 (avg score 13452, 0.3% delta), Intel Core 5 120UL (avg score 13594, -0.7% delta), and Intel Core i7-1250U (avg score 13351, 1.1% delta). These comparisons show that the i3-12100F sits in a competitive performance band for its class, trading blows with older i5 parts and newer low-power chips. In Fivem specifically, the 4-core design means that the CPU’s 3DMark 4-thread score of 2859 is the most relevant metric, as the game rarely scales beyond 8 threads effectively.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is a high-end graphics card built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process from TSMC. It packs 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 736.3 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU runs at a base clock of 2295 MHz with a boost clock of 2550 MHz, and its memory operates at 1438 MHz (23 Gbps effective). With 10240 shading units, 320 TMUs, and 112 ROPs, this is a formidable rendering engine that posts a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6600 and a Passmark G3D score of 34245, placing it in the 86th percentile of all GPUs.

The GPU’s role in Fivem becomes clearer when examining the frame rate scaling across resolutions. At 4K Ultra, the combo manages 59 FPS average, while 4K High reaches 76 FPS, and 4K Medium hits 95 FPS. At 1440p, the Ultra setting yields 107 FPS, High produces 138 FPS, and Medium delivers 172 FPS. These numbers show that the RTX 4080 SUPER is more than capable of driving high frame rates, but the CPU becomes a limiting factor as resolution decreases. The 16 GB VRAM is particularly relevant for Fivem’s large open-world environments, where high-resolution textures and distant geometry can consume significant memory.

The nearest rivals for this GPU include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 (avg score 54247, -0.1% delta), AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (avg score 54828, -1.1% delta), AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (avg score 55698, -2.7% delta), and AMD Radeon 8060S (avg score 55757, -2.8% delta). The RTX 4080 SUPER essentially matches the non-SUPER RTX 4080 in average benchmark score, with a negligible 0.1% difference, meaning that in Fivem the performance difference between these two cards would be minimal. The GPU’s memory bandwidth of 736.3 GB/s is a critical asset for Fivem’s streaming-heavy gameplay, where the game constantly loads new assets as players move through the world.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance on which settings preset offers the best experience for this CPU-GPU combination. At 4K resolution, the Ultra preset delivers 59 FPS average, which is borderline for smooth gameplay on many displays. Dropping to High raises the average to 76 FPS, a 29% improvement that brings the frame rate into a more comfortable range. Medium further improves to 95 FPS, but the step from High to Medium represents a larger visual quality loss than the step from Ultra to High.

At 1440p, the story is different. The Ultra preset runs at 107 FPS average, which is already above the 60 FPS threshold and suitable for most high-refresh displays. High jumps to 138 FPS, and Medium reaches 172 FPS. The 1440p Medium setting also has recorded min and max FPS values of 146 and 198, respectively, indicating a stable frame delivery with no major dips. For 1080p, all presets are playable, with Low hitting 303 FPS, Medium at 261 FPS, High at 209 FPS, and Ultra at 162 FPS.

The best experience per the measured rows depends on the target display. For 4K users, High settings provide the best balance—76 FPS average is smooth, and the visual difference between High and Ultra is often subtle in multiplayer titles. For 1440p, the Ultra preset at 107 FPS gives the full visual experience without sacrificing frame rate. For 1080p, High at 209 FPS is the sweet spot, as it maintains high visual quality while still delivering frame rates well beyond what most 1080p displays can show. The Medium preset at 1440p (172 FPS) also deserves consideration for competitive players, as the 146 FPS minimum ensures no noticeable stutter during intense gameplay moments.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i3-12100F with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER ranks 316th out of 3707 tested combinations in Fivem, placing it in the top 8.5% of all systems in the database. This is a strong showing for a pairing that includes a budget-oriented CPU, and it underscores the GPU’s dominance in this particular game. The high rank is driven primarily by the RTX 4080 SUPER’s raw rendering power, which compensates for the i3-12100F’s modest core count.

The rank of 316 out of 3707 means that this combo outperforms approximately 91.5% of all tested systems in Fivem. This is notable because the CPU itself only ranks in the 68th percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU ranks in the 86th percentile. The combination of a top-tier GPU with a mid-range CPU still yields a top-decile result, suggesting that Fivem is more GPU-dependent than CPU-dependent in most scenarios. However, the gap between this combo and higher-ranked systems likely stems from CPU bottlenecks at lower resolutions—systems with faster processors would maintain higher frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, while this combo’s frame rates plateau due to the i3’s limits.

FAQ

Q: Is this combo capable of running Fivem at 4K?

A: Yes, the data shows it achieves 76 FPS average at 4K High settings and 59 FPS at 4K Ultra. The 4K Medium setting delivers 95 FPS with a minimum of 81 FPS, indicating stable performance.

Q: What is the maximum frame rate this combo can achieve in Fivem?

A: The highest recorded average is 303 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. At 1440p Low, it drops to 218 FPS, and at 4K Low it reaches 121 FPS.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU in this game?

A: Yes, evidence suggests so at lower resolutions. The jump from 1080p Low (303 FPS) to 1440p Low (218 FPS) is a 28% decrease, which is less than the resolution scaling would imply if the GPU were the sole bottleneck. The CPU’s 4-core design limits frame generation above ~300 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 SUPER compare to the standard RTX 4080 in this context?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 54209, while the RTX 4080 scores 54247, a delta of -0.1%. This means they perform nearly identically in synthetic tests, so Fivem performance would be very similar between the two.

Q: What is the best settings preset for competitive play at 1440p?

A: The Medium preset at 1440p delivers 172 FPS average with a 146 FPS minimum and 198 FPS maximum. This offers the highest frame rate with recorded stability, making it ideal for high-refresh competitive monitors.

Q: Is 16 GB of VRAM sufficient for Fivem’s largest maps?

A: The data confirms that the 16 GB GDDR6X memory with 736.3 GB/s bandwidth is adequate for all tested settings, including 4K Ultra. The GPU never appears to run out of memory in the measured results, as frame rates remain consistent across resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates across all settings. The Low preset averages 303 FPS, which is the peak performance recorded for this system. Medium drops to 261 FPS, with a minimum of 222 FPS and maximum of 301 FPS, showing a tight frame delivery. High settings yield 209 FPS average, while Ultra produces 162 FPS average. The scaling from Low to Ultra represents a 46.5% reduction in frame rate, which is substantial but still leaves all presets well above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show more pronounced scaling. Low settings average 218 FPS, Medium delivers 172 FPS with a minimum of 146 FPS and maximum of 198 FPS, High reaches 138 FPS, and Ultra produces 107 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 111 FPS, or roughly 51% lower performance at maximum quality. The Medium preset’s minimum of 146 FPS ensures that even during heavy action, the frame rate stays above 144 Hz, making it suitable for high-refresh 1440p displays.

At 3840x2160, the GPU’s capabilities are fully exercised, and the CPU bottleneck diminishes. Low settings average 121 FPS, Medium produces 95 FPS with a minimum of 81 FPS and maximum of 110 FPS, High delivers 76 FPS, and Ultra drops to 59 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the only measured configuration that falls below 60 FPS, and it does so by just 1 FPS. The 4K Medium setting, with its 81 FPS minimum, provides a smooth experience for 4K displays with adaptive sync. The gap between 4K High (76 FPS) and 4K Ultra (59 FPS) is 22.4%, which is the largest relative drop between consecutive settings at any resolution, indicating that Ultra settings impose a significant rendering cost that even the RTX 4080 SUPER cannot fully overcome in Fivem.