Fivem

The Intel Core i5-12400 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti delivers playable frame rates in Fivem only at 1080p with Low settings, and the data indicates this is a GPU-bound configuration at higher resolutions. The measured performance shows a steep decline as resolution increases, with the gap between Low and Ultra settings widening dramatically at 4K, confirming that the GTX 1050 Ti is the primary limiting factor in this multiplayer title.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is severe across all settings, revealing a classic GPU-limited scenario. At Low settings, the average FPS falls from 60.5 at 1920x1080 to 38.7 at 2560x1440, a 36% reduction, and then plummets to 24.9 at 3840x2160, which is 59% below the 1080p result. This scaling pattern demonstrates that the GTX 1050 Ti's pixel throughput—rated at 44.54 GPixel/s—cannot sustain the 4K pixel count, and the 112.1 GB/s memory bandwidth becomes a bottleneck.

The situation worsens at higher presets. At High settings, the drop from 1080p (37.9 FPS) to 4K (14.6 FPS) represents a 61% loss, while Ultra settings fall from 31.6 FPS at 1080p to just 10.6 FPS at 4K, a 66% reduction. The data shows that resolution scaling is not linear; the penalty for moving from 1440p to 4K is proportionally larger than from 1080p to 1440p, which indicates the GPU is running out of raw fillrate and memory bandwidth as pixel count increases. For competitive multiplayer scenarios, sticking to 1080p is the only viable path, as the 4K results are uniformly below 25 FPS even at Low settings.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400 provides 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. In Fivem, which is a multiplayer modification framework, the CPU must handle game logic alongside network traffic, and this processor's 18 MB of shared L3 cache helps maintain consistent frame pacing. The 3DMark benchmarks show a single-thread score of 910 and a max-thread score of 5890, indicating strong per-core performance that is adequate for the game's simulation threads.

However, the measured FPS data suggests the CPU is not the limiting factor in most tested configurations. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 60.5 FPS, which approaches the practical ceiling for the GTX 1050 Ti's 2.138 TFLOPS of FP32 compute. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 15935 and single-core score of 2249 confirm the i5-12400 has headroom to push higher frame rates if paired with a stronger GPU. The 65W TDP and 10nm process node (Alder Lake architecture) mean thermal throttling is unlikely to impact sustained performance in longer gaming sessions, but the data does not show any CPU-induced frame rate caps—the scaling from Low to Ultra at each resolution is consistent with GPU limitations.

How This Combo Ranks

This combination ranks 1770 out of 1792 tested combos in Fivem, placing it in the bottom 2% of all configurations. This low ranking is directly attributable to the GTX 1050 Ti, which sits at the 30th percentile among all GPUs and has an average benchmark score of 5316. The GPU's nearest rivals in synthetic tests—the NVIDIA GeForce 930A (5317 score, 0% delta) and the NVIDIA GeForce 940M (5297 score, 0.4% delta)—are both mobile or entry-level parts, confirming the 1050 Ti is at the very bottom of desktop GPU performance tiers.

The CPU, by contrast, is a mid-range part at the 77th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 19850. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-9700 (19831 score, 0.1% delta) and the Intel Core i5-11600K (19771 score, 0.4% delta), showing the i5-12400 is competitive with older i7 parts. The massive discrepancy between CPU and GPU performance tiers means this combo is heavily unbalanced for Fivem—the processor could support significantly higher frame rates, but the graphics card holds the entire system back. In the context of the 1792 tested combos, this pairing represents a config where the GPU is the clear bottleneck, and users seeking better Fivem performance should prioritize a GPU upgrade before considering any CPU change.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides a complete picture across 12 configurations (3 resolutions × 4 settings). At 1920x1080, the results are: Low 60.5 FPS, Medium 46.7 FPS, High 37.9 FPS, and Ultra 31.6 FPS. This represents a 48% drop from Low to Ultra, which is substantial but still leaves the Low preset above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. Moving to 2560x1440, the numbers fall to: Low 38.7 FPS, Medium 32.8 FPS, High 25.8 FPS, and Ultra 20.3 FPS. The 1440p results are all below 40 FPS, which is marginal for a multiplayer game where reaction time matters.

At 3840x2160, the performance collapses: Low 24.9 FPS, Medium 20.4 FPS, High 14.6 FPS, and Ultra 10.6 FPS. The 4K Ultra result of 10.6 FPS is effectively unplayable, and even the Low preset fails to maintain 25 FPS. The spread between settings narrows as resolution increases—at 1080p the gap between Low and Ultra is 28.9 FPS, at 1440p it is 18.4 FPS, and at 4K it shrinks to 14.3 FPS. This narrowing spread indicates that at higher resolutions, the GPU is so saturated that even reducing settings cannot reclaim enough performance to make a meaningful difference. The data shows no min or max FPS values, so the average figures represent the sustained performance, which is consistently below 60 FPS at all resolutions except 1080p Low.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti is the dominant factor in this system's Fivem performance. With 4 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 112.1 GB/s bandwidth, the card has limited capacity for high-resolution textures and complex scenes. The 768 shading units and 32 ROPs deliver a pixel rate of 44.54 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 66.82 GTexel/s, but these figures are modest by modern standards. The card's FP32 performance of 2.138 TFLOPS is the key constraint, as Fivem's rendering pipeline relies heavily on standard shader math.

The GPU's benchmark results illustrate its low position: the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 305, and the Passmark G3D score is 6340. The DirectX 12 score of 26 in Passmark is particularly telling, as it indicates the Pascal architecture's age (14nm process from Samsung) struggles with modern API overhead. In Fivem, which is built on the GTA V engine, the 4 GB VRAM becomes a critical limitation when player counts increase and custom assets are loaded. The data shows that the GTX 1050 Ti cannot deliver playable frame rates above 1080p, and even at 1080p, only the Low preset achieves 60 FPS. The card's 75W TDP and lack of power connectors mean it is a low-power part, but that does not compensate for the performance shortfall in this demanding multiplayer environment.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the optimal configuration for this hardware is 1920x1080 with Low settings, which delivers 60.5 FPS average. This is the only tested combination that hits the 60 FPS target, and it provides the most responsive experience for a multiplayer game where frame timing matters. The Medium preset at 1080p (46.7 FPS) is a secondary option for users who prioritize visual quality, but the 23% drop from Low may be noticeable in fast-paced scenarios. The High preset at 1080p (37.9 FPS) is playable but not ideal, and Ultra at 1080p (31.6 FPS) should be avoided as it falls below the 35 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

At 1440p and 4K, no settings preset provides an acceptable experience. The best 1440p result (Low at 38.7 FPS) is borderline, but the 4K results are uniformly below 25 FPS, making them unplayable. The data suggests that for this combo, the user should either accept 1080p Low as the baseline or reduce the resolution further (not tested) to gain headroom. The massive performance gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p (28.9 FPS) indicates that the GTX 1050 Ti's limitations are best mitigated by lowering settings rather than resolution—the 1440p Low result (38.7 FPS) is 22 FPS slower than 1080p Low, demonstrating that resolution has a larger impact than settings on this GPU.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 1920x1080 with Low settings achieves 60.5 FPS, which is the only configuration above 60 FPS. All other tested settings at this resolution range from 31.6 to 46.7 FPS, and higher resolutions drop below 39 FPS even at Low.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Intel Core i5-12400 has an average benchmark score of 19850, placing it 0.1% above the Intel Core i7-9700 (19831) and 0.4% above the Intel Core i5-11600K (19771). It trails the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX (19928) by 0.4%.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU the bottleneck in Fivem?

A: The GPU is clearly the bottleneck. The GTX 1050 Ti ranks at the 30th percentile among all GPUs, while the i5-12400 ranks at the 77th percentile among CPUs. The FPS scaling across resolutions shows typical GPU-limited behavior, with steep drops as pixel count increases.

Q: What is the GPU's performance relative to its closest rivals?

A: The GTX 1050 Ti has an average benchmark score of 5316, which is virtually identical to the NVIDIA GeForce 930A (5317, 0% delta) and 0.4% above the NVIDIA GeForce 940M (5297). It is 0.7% above the AMD Radeon R7 240 (5280).

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Fivem?

A: No. The highest 4K result is 24.9 FPS at Low settings, and Ultra drops to 10.6 FPS. These figures are far below playable thresholds for a multiplayer game.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, Low settings deliver 60.5 FPS while Ultra delivers 31.6 FPS, a difference of 28.9 FPS (48% reduction). This shows that settings have a significant impact on performance at 1080p, unlike at 4K where the GPU is too saturated for settings to matter much.