Fivem

Fivem is a multiplayer modification platform that pushes both CPU and GPU hard, and the Intel Core i5-12400 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combination delivers a robust experience across the board. The data shows this pairing is well-balanced, with the RTX 4070 providing the graphical muscle while the i5-12400's 6-core/12-thread Alder Lake architecture keeps up with the simulation-heavy workload. The measured FPS figures reveal a system that is capable at 4K, excellent at 1440p, and extremely fast at 1080p, though the scaling behavior between settings and resolutions offers clear insight into where the bottlenecks lie.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is significant and tells a clear story about component limiting. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 164.2 FPS at 1920x1080 to 109.2 FPS at 2560x1440, and finally to 61.6 FPS at 3840x2160. That represents a 62.5% reduction in FPS when moving from 1080p to 4K, which indicates the GPU is becoming the primary constraint as pixel count rises. The RTX 4070's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient, but the sheer pixel throughput at 4K demands more from the graphics card.

The scaling pattern changes dramatically when you look at the Low preset. At 1080p Low, the system produces 262.3 FPS, which drops to 168.7 FPS at 1440p and 92.3 FPS at 4K. The relative drop from 1080p to 4K is 64.8%, which is steeper than the High preset's drop. This suggests that at Low settings, the CPU has more headroom to feed frames, and the GPU's raw compute limits become more apparent at higher resolutions. The i5-12400's single-thread performance, evidenced by its 3dmark_single_thread score of 910, is strong enough to avoid becoming a bottleneck even at 1080p Low where frame rates exceed 260 FPS.

At Ultra settings, the 4K average of 48.4 FPS is nearly unplayable for smooth gameplay, while 1080p Ultra hits 129.4 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 43.9 FPS (92.3 vs 48.4), which is nearly a 48% performance penalty for maxing out settings. This wide spread indicates that Fivem's Ultra preset includes effects that are particularly taxing on the RTX 4070's 5 nm Ada Lovelace architecture, especially with ray tracing and advanced shading enabled.

How This Combo Ranks

In Fivem specifically, this Intel Core i5-12400 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combo ranks 435th out of 1792 tested combinations. That places it in the top 24.3% of all tested combos, which is a strong showing for a mid-range CPU paired with an upper-mid-range GPU. The ranking reflects Fivem's unique demands: it is a multiplayer mod that often has CPU-bound sections in populated areas, and the i5-12400's 12 threads handle this well, while the RTX 4070's 5888 shading units provide ample rasterization power.

The CPU's overall benchmark percentile is 77, meaning it outperforms 77% of all tested CPUs. Its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks are the Intel Core i7-9700 (0.1% ahead), Intel Core i7-8700 (0.2% behind), AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX (0.4% behind), and Intel Core i5-11600K (0.4% ahead). These tiny deltas show that the i5-12400 is essentially tied with several previous-generation i7 parts, which is impressive given its 6-core configuration. In Fivem, where single-threaded performance often matters more than raw core counts, the i5-12400's 4.40 GHz boost clock gives it an edge.

The GPU's percentile is 81, which is higher than the CPU's 77. The RTX 4070's nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 (0.6% behind), NVIDIA GeForce MX570 A (1.9% behind), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile (2.2% behind), and AMD Radeon RX 5300M (2.5% ahead). These comparisons are based on average benchmark scores, and the small deltas suggest that the RTX 4070 is tightly grouped with a wide range of cards in synthetic tests, though its real-world Fivem performance is clearly strong given the 435th rank.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 plays the dominant role in this combo's Fivem performance, especially at higher resolutions. Its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus provides 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth, which is sufficient for Fivem's texture-heavy environments at 4K. The GPU's boost clock of 2475 MHz ensures that the 5888 shading units operate at high frequencies, and the 64 ROPs handle pixel output effectively. The 184 texture mapping units deliver 455.4 GTexel/s texture fill rate, which matters for Fivem's detailed world geometry.

The GPU's 29.15 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is the main driver behind the frame rates observed. At 1080p Low, the 262.3 FPS average shows the GPU is not the limiting factor; the CPU's 12 threads are feeding frames faster than the GPU can render them. However, at 4K Ultra, the 48.4 FPS average indicates the GPU is fully saturated. The RTX 4070's 46 RT cores are likely engaged at Ultra settings, and they contribute to the significant performance drop from High to Ultra at all resolutions. The 1x 16-pin power connector and 200 W TDP suggest this is a power-efficient card for its performance class.

The GPU's memory clock of 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective) is standard for GDDR6X, and the 12 GB capacity is more than enough for Fivem, which rarely exceeds 8 GB of VRAM even at 4K. The card's PCIe 4.0 x16 interface pairs well with the i5-12400's PCIe Gen 5 support, ensuring no bandwidth bottleneck. The GPU's 5 nm process node from TSMC allows for high clock speeds without excessive power draw, and the 35,800 million transistors on a 294 mm² die indicate a dense, efficient design.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the data shows a clear hierarchy across settings. Low produces 262.3 FPS, Medium delivers 203.1 FPS, High yields 164.2 FPS, and Ultra drops to 129.4 FPS. The step from Low to Medium is a 22.6% reduction, while the step from High to Ultra is a 21.2% reduction. This suggests that Fivem's Medium preset is well-optimized, offering a significant visual upgrade over Low with only a moderate FPS cost. The 1080p numbers are all above 120 FPS, making this resolution ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors up to 240 Hz with the right settings.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but the gaps narrow. Low hits 168.7 FPS, Medium achieves 135.1 FPS, High reaches 109.2 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 84.6 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p at High settings is 55 FPS (164.2 to 109.2), which is a 33.5% reduction. At 1440p, even Ultra settings stay above 60 FPS, making this the sweet spot for a balance of visual fidelity and smoothness. The 84.6 FPS at Ultra is particularly notable because it shows the RTX 4070 can handle maxed-out settings at this resolution without dipping below playable thresholds.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the clear limiting factor. Low produces 92.3 FPS, Medium delivers 73 FPS, High drops to 61.6 FPS, and Ultra falls to 48.4 FPS. The drop from 1440p to 4K at High settings is 47.6 FPS (109.2 to 61.6), a 43.6% reduction. At 4K, only the Low preset maintains a comfortable margin above 60 FPS, while High hovers just above it. Ultra at 4K is below 50 FPS, which is generally considered too choppy for fast-paced multiplayer scenarios. The data indicates that 4K gaming is possible with this combo, but settings must be managed carefully.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, but with caveats. At 4K High settings, the average FPS is 61.6, which is playable. At 4K Low, it reaches 92.3 FPS for smoother gameplay. Ultra at 4K drops to 48.4 FPS, which is below the ideal threshold for competitive play.

Q: Which resolution offers the best balance of quality and performance?

A: 2560x1440 is the sweet spot. At High settings, it delivers 109.2 FPS, and even Ultra maintains 84.6 FPS. This resolution keeps you above 60 FPS at all settings while providing significantly better visual detail than 1080p.

Q: How much performance does the Ultra preset cost compared to High?

A: At 1080p, Ultra is 34.8 FPS slower than High (129.4 vs 164.2). At 1440p, the gap is 24.6 FPS (84.6 vs 109.2). At 4K, Ultra is 13.2 FPS slower (48.4 vs 61.6). The cost is proportionally smaller at higher resolutions, but the absolute impact is still significant.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in this system?

A: At 1080p Low, the 262.3 FPS suggests the CPU is close to its limit, as the i5-12400's single-thread score of 910 limits maximum frame output. At 4K Ultra, the 48.4 FPS clearly shows the GPU is the limiting factor. The bottleneck shifts from CPU to GPU as resolution increases.

Q: How does the RTX 4070's 12 GB VRAM hold up in Fivem?

A: The 12 GB of GDDR6X memory is more than sufficient for Fivem, which does not typically exceed 8 GB of VRAM usage even at 4K Ultra. The 504.2 GB/s bandwidth ensures texture streaming remains smooth, and there is no evidence of memory capacity limiting performance in the measured data.

Q: What is the expected FPS at 1080p with Medium settings?

A: The measured average is 203.1 FPS. This is well above 144 Hz, making it ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors, and it is only 22.6% slower than the Low preset, indicating good visual returns for the performance cost.

Settings Recommendations

For the best overall experience, the Medium preset at 2560x1440 is the recommended starting point. It delivers 135.1 FPS, which is smooth on most high-refresh-rate displays, and the visual upgrade from Low is substantial based on the performance gap. If you prioritize competitive gameplay and have a 240 Hz monitor, the Low preset at 1080p (262.3 FPS) is the clear choice, as it maximizes frame rate and minimizes input latency.

For those with 4K displays, the High preset at 3840x2160 (61.6 FPS) is the highest quality option that maintains playable frame rates. Dropping to Low (92.3 FPS) is recommended if you prefer smoother motion over visual fidelity. Avoid Ultra at 4K, as 48.4 FPS is below the playable threshold for most users, and the difference between High and Ultra is not worth the 13.2 FPS loss.

The Ultra preset is best reserved for 1440p where it achieves 84.6 FPS, offering the full visual experience without sacrificing smoothness. At 1080p, Ultra (129.4 FPS) is also viable, but the jump from High (164.2 FPS) may not be worth the 34.8 FPS penalty unless you have a 120 Hz or 144 Hz monitor and want maxed-out graphics. The data consistently shows that the i5-12400 + RTX 4070 combo is best utilized with Medium or High settings, as these presets offer the best balance of visual quality and frame rate across all resolutions.