Fivem

Fivem presents an unusual scaling profile for the Intel Core i5-12400 and AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX combination. The data shows a steep performance drop as resolution increases, but the pattern is not uniform across all settings. From 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 at Ultra settings, the average frame rate falls from 148.0 to 55.3, a reduction of approximately 63%. At Low settings, the same resolution change yields a smaller relative decline, from 300.5 to 111.3, which is about 63% as well. This consistent proportional drop indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions, while the CPU becomes more relevant at lower resolutions where frame rates are extremely high.

The transition from 2560x1440 to 3840x2160 at High settings shows a more pronounced penalty, with average FPS dropping from 124.1 to 67.4, a 46% reduction. This suggests that the 7900 XTX’s 24 GB frame buffer and 960.0 GB/s memory bandwidth are being saturated by the increased pixel count, yet the i5-12400’s six cores and 12 threads still provide enough headroom to avoid bottlenecking at the lower resolution. The scaling from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 at Medium settings is less severe, from 235.9 to 155.2, indicating that the CPU can keep up with the GPU’s output until the pixel workload becomes too heavy.

How This Combo Ranks

In Fivem’s measured database, this combination holds the 260th position out of 1792 tested combos, placing it in the top 14.5% of all configurations. This rank is strong but not exceptional, reflecting the balance between a mid-range CPU and a high-end GPU. The i5-12400’s average benchmark score of 19850 puts it within 0.1% of the Intel Core i7-9700 and 0.2% behind the Intel Core i7-8700, showing that its processing power is competitive with older higher-tier parts. Meanwhile, the RX 7900 XTX, with an average benchmark score of 44019, sits 0.4% behind the AMD Radeon Pro 580 and 1.6% ahead of the NVIDIA Quadro M6000, indicating it is a top-tier graphics solution.

The rank in Fivem specifically suggests that the game’s multiplayer environment does not heavily penalize the i5-12400’s 18 MB of L3 cache or its dual-channel memory support. The CPU’s percentile ranking of 77 across all processors means it outperforms the majority of tested units, while the GPU’s percentile of 85 places it in the upper echelon of graphics cards. The combination’s overall rank is likely limited by the fact that some higher-ranked combos pair the 7900 XTX with faster CPUs, but the data shows no severe pairing penalty.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX operates with a base clock of 1929 MHz and a boost clock of 2498 MHz, with a game clock of 2365 MHz that is more representative of real-world workloads. Its 24 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 384-bit bus delivers 960.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is critical for Fivem’s open-world streaming. The benchmark results show that at 3840x2160 Ultra, the average FPS of 55.3 is below the 60 FPS threshold, indicating that the GPU is maxed out. The memory clock of 2500 MHz, translating to 20 Gbps effective, supports the high texture loads typical of multiplayer sessions.

The 7900 XTX’s 6144 shading units and 192 ROPs allow it to handle the game’s draw calls efficiently, but the results show diminishing returns at 4K. At 2560x1440 Low, the average FPS reaches 197.0, which is likely CPU-limited, as the GPU has ample headroom. The card’s 355 W TDP and dual-slot design are consistent with its performance level, and its PCIe 4.0 x16 interface ensures no bandwidth bottleneck. The data indicates that the GPU’s role is dominant at 4K, where it is the limiting component, but at 1080p, the i5-12400’s single-thread performance becomes more significant.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combination produces an average of 300.5 FPS on Low settings, which is exceptionally high and indicates that the CPU is the primary constraint. Medium settings yield 235.9 FPS, High settings drop to 190.1 FPS, and Ultra settings produce 148.0 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at this resolution shows a 51% reduction, which is substantial but still leaves all settings above 144 FPS for high-refresh-rate monitors.

Moving to 2560x1440, the average FPS at Low is 197.0, at Medium it is 155.2, at High it is 124.1, and at Ultra it is 99.5. The drop from Low to Ultra is 49%, slightly less than at 1080p, but the absolute values remain high. At this resolution, the GPU starts to become more involved, yet the i5-12400 still provides sufficient frames for smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the results show a sharper decline. Low settings average 111.3 FPS, Medium 85.2 FPS, High 67.4 FPS, and Ultra 55.3 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 50%, mirroring the other resolutions, but the absolute numbers are much lower. The Ultra setting dips below 60 FPS, which is notable for a game that can be competitive. The data suggests that for 4K gaming, users should stick to Medium or High settings to maintain fluidity, as the 24 GB VRAM is not the bottleneck but rather the GPU’s compute throughput.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: The average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 148.0, which is above the 144 Hz threshold for most gaming monitors.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival in benchmarking?

A: The Intel Core i5-12400 has an average benchmark score of 19850, which is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core i7-9700 and 0.4% higher than the Intel Core i5-11600K.

Q: Is the GPU the limiting factor at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, at 3840x2160 Ultra settings, the average FPS is 55.3, which is below 60, indicating the GPU is the primary bottleneck at this resolution.

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

A: The GPU has a memory bandwidth of 960.0 GB/s from its 24 GB GDDR6 memory on a 384-bit bus, which supports high-resolution textures without bandwidth limitations.

Q: How does this combo rank against all tested configurations in Fivem?

A: This combo ranks 260th out of 1792 tested combos, placing it in the top 14.5% of all configurations tested in Fivem.

Q: What is the FPS difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the average FPS drops from 197.0 on Low to 99.5 on Ultra, a reduction of 49% between the two settings.