Fivem

Fivem is a demanding multiplayer title that stresses both CPU and GPU, and the Intel Core i5-12400 + AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT combination delivers a solid, if not spectacular, experience depending on your resolution and settings. The data shows a clear performance hierarchy, with the system shifting from a CPU-bound state at 1080p to a GPU-bound state at 4K. This analysis breaks down the measured results to help you understand where this combo stands and what you can expect in-game.

Resolution Scaling

The transition from 1080p to 4K reveals a dramatic shift in system bottleneck. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 191 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 Low drops that to 126 FPS, and at 3840x2160 Low, it falls to 70 FPS. This steep decline—a 63% reduction from 1080p to 4K—indicates that the graphics card is being pushed progressively harder as pixel count rises.

The scaling pattern is consistent across all settings. At High quality, the average FPS goes from 120 at 1080p to 79 at 1440p and finally to 44 at 4K. The Ultra preset shows the same trend: 93 FPS at 1080p, 62 at 1440p, and 34 at 4K. This consistent drop suggests a predictable GPU-limited scenario at higher resolutions. The 1080p results, particularly the 191 FPS Low figure, suggest the CPU is capable of feeding frames quickly, but the GPU becomes the limiting factor as resolution increases.

Interestingly, the gap between Low and Ultra settings narrows as resolution climbs. At 1080p, the spread is 98 FPS (191 Low vs 93 Ultra). At 1440p, it shrinks to 64 FPS (126 Low vs 62 Ultra). At 4K, the difference is just 36 FPS (70 Low vs 34 Ultra). This indicates that at 4K, the GPU is so heavily loaded that even reducing settings to Low cannot fully overcome the pixel throughput demands, whereas at 1080p, the CPU has enough headroom to let the GPU stretch its legs.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of tested combinations, this pairing sits at rank 1937 out of 3707 combos for Fivem. This places it in the 52nd percentile of all tested systems, meaning it outperforms slightly more than half of the configurations recorded. While not a top-tier ranking, it is a respectable middle-ground position, especially considering the component choices.

The rank reflects a balance between the CPU's 72nd percentile score among all processors and the GPU's 72nd percentile among all graphics cards. Both components are solidly mid-pack performers individually, and their combination yields a similar standing in this specific game. The fact that the combo rank is lower than either component's individual percentile suggests that Fivem's particular workload does not allow the two to fully complement each other, possibly due to the game's engine limitations or its heavy reliance on server-side simulation in multiplayer scenarios.

Compared to other systems in the database, this combo is not an outlier in either direction. It is firmly in the middle of the pack, which means you should expect performance that is neither exceptional nor disappointing—a predictable and consistent experience for the hardware involved.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT is built on the RDNA 2.0 architecture with a 7 nm process. It features 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 384.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The card's base clock is 2321 MHz, with a boost clock of 2581 MHz and a game clock of 2424 MHz. These specifications place it in the upper-midrange of the RX 6000 series, and its benchmark results confirm this positioning.

In Fivem, the GPU's role becomes more pronounced at higher resolutions. The 4K results, ranging from 34 FPS on Ultra to 70 FPS on Low, show that the card is the primary constraint at this resolution. The 12 GB VRAM is sufficient for the game's textures and assets, and the 384.0 GB/s bandwidth prevents memory bottlenecks even at 4K. The measured FPS at 4K Medium (55 FPS average, with a minimum of 47 and maximum of 63) indicates a playable experience for most users, though not at high refresh rates.

The GPU's average benchmark score of 27425 places it at the 72nd percentile of all graphics cards. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile (0% delta) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 (-0.5% delta), showing that the RX 6700 XT performs on par with a laptop RTX 4070 and just slightly below a desktop RTX 3090 in synthetic tests. This context is useful: the card is capable, but it is not a high-end powerhouse. In Fivem, this translates to strong 1080p and 1440p performance, but 4K requires settings compromises to maintain playable frame rates.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides a clear picture of what to expect at each resolution and settings combination.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the results are as follows:

• Low: 70 FPS average
• Medium: 55 FPS average (47 min, 63 max)
• High: 44 FPS average
• Ultra: 34 FPS average

These numbers show that 4K is only viable at Low or Medium settings for smooth gameplay. The jump from Low to Medium costs 15 FPS, while the jump from Medium to High costs another 11 FPS. Ultra is the most demanding, nearly halving the Low preset's performance.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), the results improve significantly:

• Low: 126 FPS average
• Medium: 99 FPS average (84 min, 114 max)
• High: 79 FPS average
• Ultra: 62 FPS average

1440p is the sweet spot for this combo. Even at High settings, the 79 FPS average is respectable, and the Low preset pushes past 120 FPS for high-refresh-rate monitors. The Medium preset's minimum of 84 FPS ensures that most gameplay remains smooth.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the combo performs admirably:

• Low: 191 FPS average
• Medium: 151 FPS average (128 min, 173 max)
• High: 120 FPS average
• Ultra: 93 FPS average

1080p is where this system shines. Even at Ultra, the 93 FPS average is playable, and the Low preset's 191 FPS is excellent for competitive play. The Medium preset's minimum of 128 FPS means you will rarely see drops below that threshold. This resolution is clearly CPU-bound at lower settings, as the GPU has ample headroom to render frames as fast as the processor can deliver them.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the Alder Lake architecture. It has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, with 18 MB of shared L3 cache. This is a modern mid-range CPU that performs well in both single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads, as evidenced by its benchmark scores.

In Fivem, the CPU's role is most apparent at 1080p with lower settings. The 191 FPS Low result at 1080p demonstrates that the i5-12400 can feed frames quickly, but the game's multiplayer nature means that server-side simulation and physics calculations can tax the CPU. The 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient for the game's demands, though they are not excessive for heavily populated servers.

The CPU's benchmark scores show a strong single-thread performance: a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2257 and a 3DMark single-thread score of 910. This is important because many multiplayer games, including Fivem, rely heavily on single-threaded performance for game logic. The multi-threaded scores are also respectable: Cinebench R23 multi-core at 15989 and Passmark multithread at 18747. The CPU's average benchmark score of 18683 places it at the 72nd percentile of all processors, with its nearest rival being the AMD EPYC 7643 at -0.1% delta.

The i5-12400's 65W TDP and support for DDR4 or DDR5 memory make it a versatile choice. In this combo, the CPU does not bottleneck the GPU at higher resolutions, allowing the RX 6700 XT to be the limiting factor. However, at 1080p with Low settings, the CPU is clearly the constraint, as the GPU could likely produce even higher frame rates if the processor could deliver more data.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 2560x1440 is the sweet spot. At Medium settings, you get 99 FPS average (84 min), and at High, 79 FPS average. This balances visual quality with smooth gameplay, whereas 4K drops below 60 FPS on High settings.

Q: How does this combo perform at 4K Ultra settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 Ultra is 34 FPS. This is below the generally accepted 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, so you would need to reduce settings to Medium (55 FPS) or Low (70 FPS) for a better experience.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck at 1080p?

A: At 1080p with Low settings, the combo hits 191 FPS. This high frame rate suggests the CPU is the limiting factor, as the GPU could likely render more frames if the processor could supply them faster. At higher settings like Ultra (93 FPS), the GPU becomes more of a constraint.

Q: How does the RX 6700 XT compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score is 27425. It performs identically to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile (0% delta) and is 0.5% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090. This means it is comparable to a laptop RTX 4070 and slightly better than a desktop RTX 3090 in synthetic tests.

Q: What is the CPU's single-threaded performance like?

A: The i5-12400 scores 2257 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 910 in 3DMark single-thread. This is strong for a 6-core part and is well-suited for Fivem's single-threaded game logic demands.

Q: Can this combo handle 1080p high-refresh-rate gaming?

A: Yes. At 1080p High, the average FPS is 120, and at Medium it is 151. This is sufficient for 144Hz monitors, though the Low preset's 191 FPS is needed to fully saturate a 165Hz or 240Hz display.