Fivem

Fivem is a multiplayer modification platform that places unusual demands on a system, and the combination of an Intel Core i5-12400 with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 produces a balanced, if not spectacular, experience. The data indicates that this pairing is solidly mid-pack, with the combo ranking 1637 out of 3707 tested configurations. This suggests that while the hardware is capable, it does not dominate the leaderboard, and the measured FPS figures reveal a system that is well-matched, with neither component becoming a consistent bottleneck across all settings.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS data shows a clear and predictable progression as resolution increases, but the rate of decline is not uniform across all settings presets. At 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves an average of 201 FPS, which is a very high refresh rate that will saturate most standard monitors. Moving to 1440p at the same Low settings drops the average to 133 FPS, a 33.8% decrease, and at 4K, the average falls further to 74 FPS, a 44.4% drop from the 1440p figure. This pattern indicates that at Low settings, the CPU is playing a significant role in maintaining frame rates, as the GPU is not being fully taxed at the lower resolutions.

When the settings are raised to Medium, the scaling becomes steeper. The 1080p average is 159 FPS, which drops to 105 FPS at 1440p (a 34% reduction) and then to 58 FPS at 4K (a 44.8% reduction from 1440p). The High preset shows a similar trend, with 127 FPS at 1080p, 84 FPS at 1440p (a 33.9% drop), and 46 FPS at 4K (a 45.2% drop). The Ultra preset is the most demanding, with 99 FPS at 1080p, 65 FPS at 1440p (a 34.3% drop), and 36 FPS at 4K (a 44.6% drop from 1440p).

The consistency of the percentage drops across all presets, roughly 34% from 1080p to 1440p and another 45% from 1440p to 4K, is telling. This uniform scaling suggests that the limiting factor is the GPU's raw rendering capability, rather than a CPU bottleneck that would typically flatten the curve at higher resolutions. The RTX 5060's 8 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus provides 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p but appears to be the primary constraint at 4K. The data shows that 4K gaming is only viable at Low settings with a 74 FPS average, while High and Ultra settings drop to 46 and 36 FPS respectively, which are not smooth experiences for a multiplayer game. The practical takeaway is that this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K reserved for lower quality presets.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. Its benchmark scores are respectable, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15989 and a single-core score of 2257. In the context of Fivem, which is known for being sensitive to single-thread performance due to its game engine, these scores are relevant. The single-core performance, as measured by 3dmark_single_thread at 910, is a good indicator of how the CPU handles the primary game logic thread.

The data suggests that the CPU is not a significant bottleneck at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the average FPS of 201 is exceptionally high, and the fact that this drops to 133 FPS at 1440p Low indicates that the GPU is starting to take over the workload. The CPU's 18 MB of shared L3 cache and 1.25 MB per-core L2 cache help with game data access, but the real story is the balance between the CPU and GPU. At 1080p with the Ultra preset, the average FPS is 99, which is still well above 60, showing that the CPU can feed the GPU enough data to maintain playable frame rates even at the highest settings.

The CPU's percentile ranking of 72 places it above most processors, and its nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 7643, which has a nearly identical average score with a deltaPct of -0.1. This indicates that the i5-12400 is performing as expected for its class. The 65W TDP is modest, and the processor's ability to sustain boost clocks is crucial for Fivem's demanding multiplayer scenarios with many entities. The data shows that the CPU is capable of supporting high frame rates, but it is the GPU that ultimately limits the experience at higher resolutions and settings.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings preset depends entirely on the target resolution. For 1080p gaming, the High preset is the sweet spot, delivering an average of 127 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay and provides a significant visual upgrade over Medium, which averages 159 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1080p drops to 99 FPS, which is still playable, but the 28 FPS penalty over High is substantial for the extra visual fidelity. For competitive play, the Low preset at 201 FPS is the choice, but it sacrifices too much visual quality for most users.

At 1440p, the Medium preset is the recommended starting point, with an average of 105 FPS. This provides a good balance between visual quality and performance. The High preset at 84 FPS is still smooth, but the drop to Ultra at 65 FPS is noticeable, and the game may feel less responsive in fast-paced scenarios. For 1440p, the data shows that Low settings at 133 FPS are excellent for high refresh rate monitors, but again, the visual compromise is significant.

For 4K, the situation is more constrained. The Low preset averages 74 FPS, which is playable, but the Medium preset drops to 58 FPS, and High falls to 46 FPS. The Ultra preset is not viable at 4K with an average of 36 FPS. The recommendation for 4K is to use Low settings if the goal is smooth gameplay, or to consider lowering the resolution to 1440p for a better experience. The Medium preset at 4K, with its min FPS of 49, will experience noticeable stutters in demanding scenes. The data clearly shows that this combo is not designed for maxed-out 4K gaming.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-12400 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 ranks 1637 out of 3707 tested combos in Fivem. This puts it in the 44th percentile of all tested systems, meaning that just over half of the tested configurations perform better. This is a mid-range ranking, which is consistent with the hardware's specifications. The CPU has a percentile rank of 72, while the GPU also has a percentile rank of 72, indicating that both components are above average individually, but the combination does not push into the top tier.

The ranking suggests that this combo is a competent, mainstream gaming system. It will handle Fivem well at 1080p and 1440p, but it will not compete with high-end systems featuring top-tier CPUs and GPUs. The GPU's nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon 860M and the NVIDIA GeForce MX550, which have average scores that are within 0.3% of the RTX 5060. This is surprising, as the RTX 5060 is a discrete card, but the benchmark data shows that its average score of 26331 is closely matched by these other options. The CPU's nearest rivals are similarly close, with the AMD EPYC 7643 having a deltaPct of -0.1.

This ranking is not a reflection of poor performance, but rather a signal of the breadth of systems tested. For a user building a new system today, this combo represents a solid mid-range choice. The data shows that it will deliver good frame rates in Fivem, and the 8 GB of VRAM is sufficient for the game's typical textures and mods. The combo's position in the middle of the pack is expected, and the measured FPS numbers provide a clear picture of what to expect in real-world gameplay.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 is the primary driver of the FPS results at higher resolutions. Its 8 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus provides a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s, which is a key specification for understanding the 4K performance. The GPU's boost clock of 2497 MHz and its 3840 shading units deliver a FP32 performance of 19.18 TFLOPS, which is respectable for a mid-range card. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3628 is a synthetic representation of its capabilities, and the PassMark G3D score of 20891 is another data point showing its compute power.

In Fivem, the GPU's role becomes more pronounced as resolution increases. At 1080p, the CPU is often the limiting factor, but at 4K, the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth are stretched. The data shows that at 4K Medium, the average FPS is 58, with a min FPS of 49 and a max FPS of 67. This 18 FPS spread between min and max indicates that the GPU is struggling to maintain consistent frame times, likely due to the memory bandwidth bottleneck. The 128-bit bus is narrow, and while GDDR7 is fast, the 8 GB capacity is not large by modern standards, which can cause issues with high-resolution textures in modded Fivem servers.

The GPU's PassMark DirectX 12 score of 77 is notably low, which is an oddity, but the other scores, such as the Geekbench OpenCL score of 112787 and Vulkan score of 113321, show that the card performs well in compute tasks. The RTX 5060's transistor count of 21,900 million on a 5 nm process gives it a density of 121.0M / mm², indicating a modern design. For Fivem, the GPU is the star of the show at 1440p and 4K, and the data confirms that it provides a playable experience up to 1440p High, but falls short at 4K Ultra.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a detailed look at the system's performance across all tested scenarios. At 1920x1080, the average FPS for each preset is as follows: Low at 201 FPS, Medium at 159 FPS (with a min of 135 and max of 183), High at 127 FPS, and Ultra at 99 FPS. This shows a clear hierarchy where each step up in quality costs roughly 20-30 FPS. The Medium preset's min FPS of 135 is telling, as it shows that even in demanding scenes, the system stays above the 60 FPS threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages are: Low at 133 FPS, Medium at 105 FPS (min 89, max 120), High at 84 FPS, and Ultra at 65 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is consistent, with the Medium preset dropping from 159 to 105 FPS. The min FPS of 89 at Medium is still very playable, but the Ultra preset's 65 FPS average is approaching the lower limit for a smooth experience. The gap between High and Ultra at 1440p is 19 FPS, which is significant.

At 3840x2160, the performance takes a sharp hit. The averages are: Low at 74 FPS, Medium at 58 FPS (min 49, max 67), High at 46 FPS, and Ultra at 36 FPS. The Medium preset's min FPS of 49 is below the 60 FPS target, indicating that there will be noticeable stutters in busy areas. The High preset at 46 FPS is not recommended for multiplayer, and Ultra at 36 FPS is essentially unplayable for a fast-paced game. The data shows that the RTX 5060's 8 GB VRAM is not enough to handle 4K textures at high quality presets, and the 128-bit memory bus limits the bandwidth available for large data transfers. For users with a 4K monitor, the recommendation is to stick with Low settings or drop to 1440p for a better experience. The measured numbers are definitive: this combo is a 1080p and 1440p performer, not a 4K one.