Fivem

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-12400 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 places at rank 34 out of 1,792 tested combos in Fivem. That places this configuration firmly in the top 2% of all systems tested for this multiplayer title. The data indicates a high-performing combination, though not the absolute pinnacle, leaving room for other pairings to edge ahead in the rankings.

Looking at the individual components, the RTX 5090 sits in the 94th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 84,306. Its nearest rivals in the database are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D at 84,241 (a 0.1% difference), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile at 84,171 (0.2% ahead of the 5090). The AMD Radeon PRO W6600 trails by 1.3%, while the NVIDIA CMP 40HX is actually 1.6% ahead. These tight margins around the 84,000-85,600 score range show that the 5090 is clustered with other top-tier graphics solutions.

The Intel Core i5-12400, meanwhile, holds the 77th percentile among all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 19,850. Its nearest rivals are remarkably close: the Intel Core i7-9700 scores 19,831 (0.1% behind), the Intel Core i7-8700 scores 19,894 (0.2% ahead), and the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX scores 19,928 (0.4% ahead). The Intel Core i5-11600K comes in at 19,771, which is 0.4% behind. This clustering suggests the 12400 performs in line with several older high-end chips, despite being a 12th-generation mainstream part.

The combination's rank of 34 suggests that while the GPU is among the fastest available, the CPU's position in the 77th percentile prevents this pairing from reaching the very top of the Fivem leaderboard. The data implies that higher-ranked combos likely pair the 5090 with a more powerful processor, as the GPU's 94th percentile standing is considerably stronger than the CPU's 77th percentile.

FAQ

Q: How does the RTX 5090's average benchmark score compare to its closest rival?

A: The RTX 5090 scores 84,306, which is just 0.1% ahead of the RTX 5090 D at 84,241. The margin is razor-thin, indicating near-identical synthetic performance between these two cards.

Q: What is the Core i5-12400's single-thread performance in Cinebench R23?

A: The 12400 achieves a single-core score of 2,249 in Cinebench R23. Its multi-core result is 15,935, showing the scaling from 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What memory configurations does the Core i5-12400 support?

A: The 12400 supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. This flexibility allows builders to choose between older and newer memory standards.

Q: What is the RTX 5090's memory bandwidth and capacity?

A: The RTX 5090 features 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, delivering 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth. This is paired with a boost clock of 2,407 MHz.

Q: How does the 12400's multi-threaded 3DMark score compare to its single-thread score?

A: In 3DMark, the 12400 scores 5,890 with max threads but only 910 in single-thread testing. The multi-thread score is roughly 6.5 times higher, reflecting the benefit of 12 threads.

Q: What is the combo's overall rank in Fivem, and how many total combos were tested?

A: This combo ranks 34th out of 1,792 tested configurations. This places it in the top 2% of all CPU-GPU pairings tested for this game.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals how this system scales across resolutions. At 1080p with High settings, the combo produces 239 FPS. Moving to 1440p High drops this to 154.8 FPS, a decrease of roughly 35%. At 4K High, the system delivers 89.2 FPS, which is about 42% lower than the 1440p result and 63% lower than 1080p.

Looking at Low settings, the scaling is even more pronounced. At 1080p Low, the system hits 307.5 FPS. At 1440p Low, it drops to 251.6 FPS, and at 4K Low, it falls to 141.3 FPS. The 4K result is 54% lower than the 1080p result, suggesting that the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

The Ultra settings tell a similar story. At 1080p Ultra, the combo produces 188.7 FPS. At 1440p Ultra, it drops to 123.6 FPS, and at 4K Ultra, it falls to 69.4 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is 63% lower than the 1080p Ultra result, indicating a substantial performance cost for the highest visual quality at 4K.

The resolution scaling pattern suggests that at 1080p, the CPU may be holding back the system, as the RTX 5090 is capable of much higher frame rates. The 307.5 FPS at 1080p Low is likely approaching the CPU's limit given the 12400's position in the 77th percentile. At 4K, however, the GPU workload increases dramatically, and the 5090's capabilities become the primary constraint, as evidenced by the larger percentage drops between resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates across all settings. Low settings produce 307.5 FPS, Medium settings achieve 281 FPS, High settings reach 239 FPS, and Ultra settings yield 188.7 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 118.8 FPS, indicating that settings have a significant impact at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show a clear step down. Low settings deliver 251.6 FPS, Medium settings reach 198 FPS, High settings produce 154.8 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 123.6 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 128 FPS, which is actually wider than at 1080p, suggesting that the GPU is becoming more influential in determining performance.

At 3840x2160, the system's performance drops considerably. Low settings achieve 141.3 FPS, Medium settings reach 106.3 FPS, High settings produce 89.2 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 69.4 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 71.9 FPS. Notably, the 4K Low result of 141.3 FPS is still higher than the 1440p Ultra result of 123.6 FPS, showing that resolution and settings interact in complex ways.

The data shows that at every resolution, Low settings provide the highest frame rates, followed by Medium, then High, with Ultra being the most demanding. The consistent ordering across all three resolutions indicates that the game's settings scale predictably with this hardware combination.

Settings Recommendations

For players targeting the highest possible frame rates, Low settings at 1080p deliver 307.5 FPS, which is the maximum observed in this dataset. This would be suitable for competitive play where response time is paramount. At 1440p, Low settings still provide 251.6 FPS, which remains well above the refresh rate of most high-end monitors.

For a balance between visual quality and performance, Medium settings at 1440p offer 198 FPS. This is a strong option for gamers with 144Hz or 165Hz displays, as the frame rate comfortably exceeds those refresh rates while providing improved visuals over Low settings. At 1080p, Medium settings deliver 281 FPS, which is also an excellent choice.

High settings provide a moderate visual upgrade at the cost of some performance. At 1440p, High settings produce 154.8 FPS, which is still suitable for 144Hz displays. At 1080p, High settings reach 239 FPS, maintaining high responsiveness. However, at 4K, High settings drop to 89.2 FPS, which may be below the refresh rate of some 4K displays.

Ultra settings are the most demanding, and the data suggests they are best reserved for 1080p or 1440p use. At 1080p Ultra, the system delivers 188.7 FPS, which is still smooth. At 1440p Ultra, the system produces 123.6 FPS, which is acceptable for 120Hz displays. At 4K Ultra, the system drops to 69.4 FPS, which may not provide the smoothest experience on high-refresh 4K panels.

The optimal choice depends on the display's refresh rate. For a 144Hz monitor, Medium settings at 1440p provide a comfortable margin at 198 FPS. For 4K displays, Low or Medium settings are recommended, as they deliver 141.3 and 106.3 FPS respectively, which are smoother than the High or Ultra alternatives.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400 features 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. This Alder Lake-S architecture chip has an 18 MB shared L3 cache and 1.25 MB L2 cache per core. The CPU's 3DMark scores show strong multi-threaded performance at 5,890 with max threads, while single-thread performance is 910.

In Cinebench R23, the 12400 achieves a multi-core score of 15,935 and a single-core score of 2,249. These results indicate solid all-around performance for a mainstream desktop processor. The PassMark multi-thread score of 18,747 and single-thread score of 3,456 further confirm this positioning.

The CPU's percentile ranking of 77 places it above the majority of processors in the database, but below the top tier. Its nearest rivals, including the Intel Core i7-9700 and i7-8700, score within 0.2% of the 12400, showing that this 12th-generation chip performs similarly to older high-end parts.

For Fivem specifically, the CPU's role appears significant at lower resolutions. The 1080p Low result of 307.5 FPS suggests that the CPU is handling the game's logic and physics well, but the 12400's 77th percentile ranking implies it may be a bottleneck when paired with the 94th percentile RTX 5090. The data shows that the GPU is clearly the stronger component in this pairing, and the combo's rank of 34 reflects this imbalance.

The 12400's 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient for modern multiplayer games, but the 5090's immense processing power means the CPU becomes the limiting factor in many scenarios. This is particularly evident at 1080p, where the GPU has less work to do and the CPU's performance ceiling becomes more apparent. At 4K, the GPU takes on a larger share of the workload, and the CPU's limitations are less pronounced.