Fivem

The Intel Core i5-12400 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4 GB delivers a playable, though not exceptional, experience in Fivem. The data shows that you will need to make deliberate compromises between visual fidelity and frame rate, with the 1080p Medium preset standing out as the most balanced configuration. At this setting, the combo produces an average of 89 FPS, with a minimum of 75 FPS and a maximum of 102 FPS, providing a smooth baseline that avoids the worst of the stutter often found in multiplayer environments. For the best experience per the measured rows, 1080p Medium is the recommended starting point, as it offers a 25% improvement over High settings while maintaining a much higher minimum frame rate than the 55 FPS average seen at Ultra.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data reveals a clear hierarchy across resolutions and settings, but the optimal choice depends heavily on your target resolution and tolerance for frame rate dips. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the only option that dips below 60 FPS, averaging just 55 FPS, which is a significant drop from the 71 FPS average on High. However, the jump from Medium to High costs you 18 FPS on average (from 89 to 71), which is a substantial penalty for what might be a marginal visual improvement in a busy multiplayer lobby. The Low preset at 1080p hits 113 FPS on average, which is excellent for competitive play, but it sacrifices too much visual quality for most users.

At 2560x1440, the situation becomes more constrained. The Medium preset yields an average of 58 FPS with a minimum of 50 FPS, which is technically playable but leaves little headroom for demanding scenes. The High preset at 1440p drops to 47 FPS, and Ultra falls to 36 FPS, making both less suitable for consistent play. The Low preset at 1440p achieves 74 FPS, which is a better option for those prioritizing frame rate over fidelity. For 4K (3840x2160), the data shows that this hardware is simply outpaced; even the Low preset only manages 41 FPS, and the Medium preset averages 32 FPS with a minimum of 28 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K is effectively unplayable at 20 FPS.

Given the measured rows, the best experience is found at 1080p Medium, as it provides a strong average frame rate with a minimum that stays above 75 FPS, indicating consistent performance. If you have a 1440p monitor, the Low preset is the only setting that guarantees a comfortable frame rate, though you will need to accept a significant reduction in visual detail. For 4K, the data suggests that this combo is not suitable for anything beyond Low settings, and even that is marginal. The RTX 3050 4 GB’s limited memory capacity and the game’s demanding nature make lower resolutions and settings the only practical path.

FAQ

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

A: The highest average frame rate recorded in the data is 113 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The next best is 89 FPS at 1080p Medium, followed by 74 FPS at 1440p Low.

Q: Is the 4 GB VRAM of the RTX 3050 a limiting factor at 4K?

A: The measured data indicates severe performance drops at 3840x2160. The Ultra preset averages only 20 FPS, and the High preset averages 26 FPS. Even the Low preset at 4K only achieves 41 FPS, suggesting the GPU’s memory and bandwidth are overwhelmed at this resolution.

Q: How does the CPU’s performance compare to its nearest rivals in general benchmarks?

A: The Intel Core i5-12400 has an average benchmark score of 18683, placing it at the 72nd percentile of all CPUs. It is 0.1% behind the AMD EPYC 7643 and 0.3% behind the Intel Core i7-1355U, while being 0.9% ahead of the Intel Core i3-14100F.

Q: What is the difference in FPS between the Medium and High presets at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Medium preset averages 89 FPS, while the High preset averages 71 FPS. This represents a 25% decrease in average frame rate when moving from Medium to High.

Q: Can this combo maintain 60 FPS at 1440p on any setting?

A: The data shows that at 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 74 FPS, which is above 60 FPS. The Medium preset averages 58 FPS, which is just below the 60 FPS threshold, and the High and Ultra presets fall further behind at 47 FPS and 36 FPS respectively.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for the 1080p Medium preset?

A: The minimum FPS for 1920x1080 Medium is 75 FPS, while the maximum is 102 FPS. This narrow range suggests relatively stable performance for this setting.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of tested combinations for Fivem, this specific pairing of the Intel Core i5-12400 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4 GB holds a rank of 3252 out of 3707 combos. This places it in the lower percentile of all tested systems, indicating that a significant portion of other hardware configurations deliver higher frame rates in this specific game. The rank is a holistic measure of the combo’s overall performance, and the low position reflects the GPU’s constraints, particularly at higher resolutions where the data shows a clear fall-off.

The 4 GB variant of the RTX 3050 is a notable factor in this ranking, as the data shows it struggles to maintain playable frame rates at 1440p and 4K. The CPU, while not a top-tier performer, is still a capable modern six-core part, but it cannot compensate for the GPU’s limitations in a game that is sensitive to both CPU and GPU load. The rank of 3252 out of 3707 suggests that most other tested combos provide better performance, but it is not the absolute worst, as it can still deliver solid frame rates at 1080p with moderate settings. The data implies that this combo is a baseline or entry-level option for Fivem, suitable for 1080p gaming but not for higher-resolution or high-refresh-rate scenarios.

The combination’s position in the rankings is driven by the GPU’s mid-range performance, as evidenced by its 50th percentile standing among all GPUs. The CPU, by contrast, is in the 72nd percentile of all CPUs, indicating it is less of a bottleneck in this pairing. However, in Fivem, the data shows that the GPU is the primary constraint, as resolution scaling has a dramatic impact on frame rates. Therefore, the combo’s overall rank is more reflective of the GPU’s capabilities than the CPU’s.

Measured FPS Breakdown

A resolution-by-resolution analysis reveals a consistent pattern of performance scaling. At 3840x2160, the measured average FPS ranges from 20 at Ultra to 41 at Low. The Medium preset at 4K provides an average of 32 FPS, with a minimum of 28 FPS and a maximum of 37 FPS, showing a narrow but low performance band. The High preset at 4K averages 26 FPS, which is marginally better than Ultra but still far from a smooth experience.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance improves significantly. The Low preset leads with an average of 74 FPS, followed by Medium at 58 FPS, High at 47 FPS, and Ultra at 36 FPS. The Medium preset at 1440p shows a minimum of 50 FPS and a maximum of 67 FPS, indicating that while the average is decent, there are noticeable dips that could impact gameplay in busy areas. The High and Ultra presets at 1440p are both below the 60 FPS mark, making them less desirable for competitive or fast-paced play.

At 1920x1080, the combo shows its best performance. The Low preset achieves 113 FPS on average, Medium reaches 89 FPS with a minimum of 75 FPS and a maximum of 102 FPS, High averages 71 FPS, and Ultra drops to 55 FPS. The data shows a clear trade-off: to achieve frame rates above 60 FPS, you must stay at or below the Medium preset. The Ultra preset at 1080p is the only setting in this resolution that fails to reach a 60 FPS average, highlighting a significant performance cliff between High and Ultra.

Resolution Scaling

The data shows a dramatic drop in frame rates as resolution increases, which is a strong indicator of where the bottleneck lies. Comparing the 1080p to 4K results, the Low preset drops from 113 FPS at 1080p to 41 FPS at 4K, a decline of approximately 64%. The Medium preset falls from 89 FPS to 32 FPS, a reduction of about 64%, and the High preset drops from 71 FPS to 26 FPS, a similar 63% reduction. This consistent scaling pattern suggests that the GPU is the primary limiting factor, as the CPU’s workload does not scale linearly with resolution in the same way.

The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a more moderate drop, with the Medium preset going from 89 FPS to 58 FPS, a 35% reduction. This is a substantial penalty, but it is less severe than the 1440p to 4K transition, which sees the Medium preset drop from 58 FPS to 32 FPS, a 45% reduction. The increasing performance loss at higher resolutions points to the RTX 3050 4 GB’s memory bandwidth and capacity being overwhelmed. The 192.0 GB/s bandwidth and 4 GB of GDDR6 memory are simply insufficient for the demands of 4K textures and geometry in a modern multiplayer game.

The fact that the CPU is not the primary bottleneck is supported by its general benchmark scores. The i5-12400 scores 15989 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 2257 in single-core, which are respectable numbers for a mainstream desktop processor. However, the GPU’s 50th percentile ranking among all GPUs indicates it is a mid-pack performer. The data from the resolution scaling shows that the frame rate is heavily dependent on the GPU’s ability to render at higher pixel counts, confirming that the RTX 3050 4 GB is the limiting component in this pairing.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture. It has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The CPU features 18 MB of shared L3 cache and supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. In general benchmarks, it performs well, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 15989 and a single-core score of 2257, placing it in the 72nd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 7643, which is only 0.1% faster, and the Intel Core i3-14100F, which is 0.9% slower.

In Fivem, the CPU’s role is to manage game logic, physics, and the complex interactions of a multiplayer session. The data shows that the CPU is not the primary bottleneck in this configuration, as the frame rates scale predictably with resolution changes. If the CPU were the limiting factor, we would expect to see more consistent frame rates across different resolutions, as the CPU’s workload would remain similar. Instead, the significant drops at higher resolutions indicate that the GPU is struggling to keep up.

The i5-12400’s 12 threads are sufficient for most modern games, and its single-thread performance is strong enough to handle the core game loop of Fivem. However, the 4 GB RTX 3050 limits the overall experience, particularly at resolutions above 1080p. The data suggests that the CPU has headroom to spare, as even at the lowest settings, the frame rate is often capped by the GPU’s rendering capabilities. For users looking to improve performance, upgrading the GPU would yield more significant gains than upgrading the CPU, as the current processor is not the primary constraint in this benchmark data.