Fivem

The benchmark data for Fivem, captured with the Intel Core i5-12400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060, reveals a configuration that is heavily influenced by resolution and graphics settings. The measured frames per second (FPS) across the board show a system that can handle the game at high refresh rates on standard monitors but struggles to maintain fluid motion at the highest resolutions and quality presets. The data indicates a clear performance hierarchy, with the GPU becoming the primary constraint as pixel count and graphical fidelity increase.

Resolution Scaling

The performance scaling from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 is steep and consistent, pointing directly at the graphics card as the limiting factor. At Low settings, the average frame rate drops from 145 FPS at 1080p to 53 FPS at 4K, a reduction of 92 FPS or approximately 63%. This significant falloff is typical of a GPU-bound scenario, where the RTX 2060's computational throughput and memory bandwidth are insufficient to feed the massive pixel count of 4K resolution.

Moving to High settings, the pattern is similar. The system delivers 92 FPS at 1080p but only 33 FPS at 4K. This represents a 59 FPS decline, or roughly 64%, again underscoring that the rendering workload scales almost linearly with resolution. The gap between Low and High settings at the same resolution is also telling; at 1080p, High settings cost 53 FPS compared to Low, while at 4K, the same settings increase costs only 20 FPS. This suggests that at lower resolutions, the CPU can still feed frames quickly, but the GPU's rendering time becomes the bottleneck as resolution climbs.

The 2560x1440 results sit neatly in between, with Low settings hitting 96 FPS and High settings reaching 60 FPS. This resolution provides a more balanced workload, allowing the RTX 2060 to maintain playable frame rates without the extreme drops seen at 4K. The data suggests that for this combo, 1440p is the practical ceiling for a smooth experience, as dropping to 4K on any preset results in sub-60 FPS averages, and Ultra settings at 1440p fall to 47 FPS.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is clearly the dominant component in this pairing for Fivem. Its specifications, including 1920 shading units, 48 ROPs, and a 192-bit memory bus, are all brought to bear in this title. The 6 GB of GDDR6 memory with a bandwidth of 336.0 GB/s is sufficient for the game's assets at 1080p and 1440p, but the data suggests it becomes a limiting factor at 4K Ultra, where the average frame rate plummets to 26 FPS.

The GPU's clock speeds are listed with a base of 1365 MHz and a boost of 1680 MHz. While these numbers are the factory specifications, the measured FPS across different presets shows how the card's performance scales with load. The percentage difference in FPS between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p is 104% (145 FPS vs 71 FPS), which aligns with the GPU's raw compute capabilities. The RTX 2060's pixel rate of 80.64 GPixel/s and texture rate of 201.6 GTexel/s are the hardware resources that directly impact how many pixels and textured surfaces can be processed per second, and the benchmark results reflect these limits.

When compared to its nearest rivals in the database, the RTX 2060's average benchmark score of 15290 is nearly identical to the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 (15283, deltaPct 0), and it is only 0.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon 680M. This puts the card in a specific performance tier, and the Fivem results confirm that it is a capable 1080p and 1440p card, but not a 4K powerhouse.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-12400 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 holds a rank of 2911 out of 3707 tested combos for Fivem. This places it in the lower half of all configurations in the database, indicating that while it can run the game, many other pairings deliver higher average frame rates. The percentile ranking for the CPU alone is 72, meaning the i5-12400 outperforms 72% of all tested processors, while the GPU's percentile is 58. This discrepancy highlights that the GPU is the weaker link in this particular combo, dragging the overall rank down relative to the CPU's capability.

The data shows that the i5-12400 is not the limiting factor in most scenarios. The CPU's high single-thread score of 3456 in Passmark and its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2257 suggest it can handle the game's logic and draw calls efficiently. The combo rank of 2911 is more a reflection of the GPU's mid-range standing than any CPU deficiency. In practical terms, this rank means that a significant number of alternative GPU pairings with the same CPU would likely produce higher FPS in Fivem, especially at higher resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance across three resolutions and four quality presets. At 1920x1080, the system achieves an average of 145 FPS on Low, 115 FPS on Medium (with a minimum of 97 and maximum of 132), 92 FPS on High, and 71 FPS on Ultra. This resolution is clearly the sweet spot for this combo, with even the most demanding preset maintaining a frame rate well above 60 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the averages are 96 FPS on Low, 75 FPS on Medium (minimum 64, maximum 87), 60 FPS on High, and 47 FPS on Ultra. The High preset at this resolution is exactly at the 60 FPS threshold, making it a borderline choice for users with 144Hz monitors who prefer higher refresh rates over visual fidelity. The Ultra preset falls below the 60 FPS mark, which may result in noticeable stuttering on standard 60Hz displays.

The 3840x2160 results are the most challenging. Low settings yield 53 FPS, Medium drops to 42 FPS (minimum 36, maximum 48), High falls to 33 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 26 FPS. None of these averages reach the 60 FPS target, and the minimum FPS of 36 on Medium indicates that frame pacing could be inconsistent. The data clearly shows that 4K is not a viable resolution for this combo in Fivem, regardless of the quality preset selected.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the optimal experience for this combo is at 1920x1080 with the Ultra preset, which delivers an average of 71 FPS. This provides a high level of visual quality while still maintaining a frame rate that is smooth on most displays. For users with high-refresh-rate monitors (144Hz or above), the Medium preset at 1080p, with an average of 115 FPS and a minimum of 97 FPS, is the best choice, as it ensures frame rates stay above the 100 FPS threshold for a responsive feel.

At 2560x1440, the High preset is the most balanced, hitting exactly 60 FPS average. This is acceptable for a 60Hz monitor, but for competitive play, dropping to Medium (75 FPS) or Low (96 FPS) would be advisable to ensure higher minimum frame rates. The data shows that 1440p Ultra is not recommended, as the 47 FPS average will cause visible judder.

For users who insist on 4K, the Low preset is the only one that approaches playability at 53 FPS, but the Medium preset’s minimum of 36 FPS suggests that even this is risky for a stable experience. The recommendation is to avoid 4K on this hardware and instead prioritize resolution scaling down to 1440p or 1080p for a consistently smooth performance.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 is the best resolution, with all presets achieving over 70 FPS. The 2560x1440 resolution is also viable, but only up to High settings, which hit exactly 60 FPS average.

Q: Can this combo run Fivem at 4K resolution?

A: No, the benchmark results indicate that even at Low settings, the average frame rate at 3840x2160 is only 53 FPS, and it drops to 26 FPS on Ultra. This is below the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay.

Q: How much faster is the system at 1080p compared to 4K on High settings?

A: At High settings, the average FPS at 1920x1080 is 92, while at 3840x2160 it is 33. This is a difference of 59 FPS, meaning the system is approximately 179% faster at the lower resolution.

Q: Which graphics preset provides the highest minimum frame rate at 1440p?

A: The Medium preset at 2560x1440 has a reported minimum FPS of 64, which is the highest minimum among the presets with min/max data. Low and High presets do not have min/max values in the data.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU limit performance in this game?

A: The data shows that the GPU is the limiting factor, as frame rates drop significantly with resolution increases. The CPU has a high percentile ranking of 72 compared to the GPU's 58, and the steep FPS declines at higher resolutions are characteristic of GPU-bound performance.

Q: What is the rank of this combo compared to all other tested combos?

A: This combo ranks 2911 out of 3707 total combinations for Fivem, placing it in the lower half of all tested systems.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, provides a solid foundation for this gaming configuration. The CPU's architecture, Alder Lake, and its boost clock of 4.40 GHz are key to its performance in Fivem, which is a multiplayer title that often relies on single-threaded performance for game logic and physics. The benchmark scores support this, with a Passmark single-thread score of 3456 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2257, indicating strong per-core capability.

The CPU's 18 MB of shared L3 cache helps reduce memory latency, which is beneficial for maintaining smooth frame rates when many players are on screen. In the measured data, the CPU's role is most apparent at 1080p Low settings, where the system achieves 145 FPS. At this point, the GPU is not overly taxed, and the CPU's ability to process the game's simulation and issue draw calls becomes the more significant factor. However, as resolution increases, the GPU's rendering workload grows, and the CPU's contribution to the final FPS diminishes.

Comparing the i5-12400 to its nearest rivals, it scores an average benchmark of 18683, which is only 0.1% behind the AMD EPYC 7643 and 0.3% behind the Intel Core i7-1355U. It is 0.9% ahead of the Intel Core i3-14100F. These small deltas show that the CPU is competitive with other mid-range options, and its performance is not a bottleneck in this Fivem setup. The 65W TDP and dual-channel memory support for DDR4 and DDR5 ensure that it can be paired with a wide range of motherboards, but the data confirms that the RTX 2060 is the component that dictates the overall frame rate in most scenarios.