Fivem

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT delivers a playable, if not entirely smooth, experience in Fivem across most settings, with performance scaling predictably from 1080p to 4K. At 1080p, the combo is capable of high refresh rates on lower presets, but 4K Ultra pushes the hardware to its limits, resulting in an average below 30 FPS.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to maintain a 60 FPS average in Fivem?

A: At 2560x1440, the combo achieves an average of 63.9 FPS on High settings and 104.6 FPS on Low. At 1920x1080, all four tested presets exceed 60 FPS, with Ultra averaging 78.6 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Intel Core i5-12400F has an average benchmark score of 19221, which is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core i7-8700K (19210) and 0.3% higher than the Intel Core i5-1335U (19167). It sits 0.7% below the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS (19364).

Q: What is the GPU's relative standing among all tested graphics cards?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT is at the 68th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 24731. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA RTX A5000 Mobile, scores 24763, a delta of -0.1%.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded for this combo in Fivem?

A: The lowest average is 30.2 FPS, recorded at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. The next lowest is 35.9 FPS at the same resolution with High settings.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to be the limiting factor at 1080p?

A: The data shows a wide spread between Low (155.7 FPS) and Ultra (78.6 FPS) at 1080p, indicating that the GPU is the primary scaling factor for visual settings, while the CPU maintains a sufficiently high throughput to avoid bottlenecking at these frame rates.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested system combinations for Fivem?

A: This combo ranks 1355 out of 1792 tested combinations, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database for this specific game.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400F 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. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory via a dual-channel interface, and its 18 MB of shared L3 cache helps with data-heavy workloads.

In synthetic tests, the CPU shows strong single-threaded performance with a 3dmark single-thread score of 909, and its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 16518 indicates solid multi-threaded capability. This is relevant for Fivem, a multiplayer modification that often involves complex scripted interactions and physics calculations, which can be sensitive to CPU throughput.

The processor’s benchmark scores place it at the 77th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-8700K, is effectively neck-and-neck with a delta of 0.1%, meaning the i5-12400F provides comparable computational power. The 0.7% deficit to the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS is negligible in real-world terms, but the 1.3% lead over the AMD EPYC 7773X highlights that this is a consumer-grade chip optimized for desktop workloads.

For Fivem specifically, the CPU’s role is to maintain a stable frame delivery, especially in crowded multiplayer scenarios. The measured FPS data shows that at 1920x1080, the average FPS drops from 155.7 on Low settings to 78.6 on Ultra, which suggests that while the CPU can push high frame rates on lower graphics loads, the total system performance is still heavily influenced by the GPU when settings increase.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-12400F and AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT ranks 1355 out of 1792 tested combos for Fivem. This places it in the lower 25% of the tested pool, which is a significant result given that the individual components are not bottom-tier.

The CPU’s percentile rank of 77 and the GPU’s percentile rank of 68 suggest that each part is above average, yet their combined performance in Fivem is middling. This indicates that the game is particularly demanding or that the pairing has an imbalance for this specific workload. For context, the GPU’s average benchmark score of 24731 is nearly identical to the NVIDIA RTX A5000 Mobile (24763), but the in-game ranking shows that raw compute scores do not directly translate to Fivem’s performance hierarchy.

The ranking implies that many other tested combos, likely with higher-end GPUs or CPUs, achieve better frame rates. However, the data shows that this combo is still capable of producing playable results, particularly at 1080p and 1440p with adjusted settings, which is a practical takeaway for users with this hardware.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of performance scaling across resolutions and presets.

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers an average of 155.7 FPS on Low settings, 123.5 FPS on Medium, 99.8 FPS on High, and 78.6 FPS on Ultra. This resolution shows the most significant headroom, with even the Ultra preset exceeding 60 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the averages drop to 104.6 FPS on Low, 78.6 FPS on Medium, 63.9 FPS on High, and 51.5 FPS on Ultra. The High preset remains above 60 FPS, but Ultra falls below that threshold.

At 3840x2160, the averages are 56 FPS on Low, 44.7 FPS on Medium, 35.9 FPS on High, and 30.2 FPS on Ultra. This resolution is only playable on Low settings, while the other presets fall below 60 FPS, with Ultra dipping below 30 FPS.

The scaling between Low and Ultra at 1080p is roughly a 2x reduction in FPS (from 155.7 to 78.6), while at 4K it is closer to a 1.85x reduction (from 56 to 30.2). This suggests that the GPU’s memory bandwidth and compute resources are more strained at higher resolutions, as expected.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT is based on the RDNA 1.0 architecture with a Navi 10 chip, manufactured on a 7 nm process. It features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. The GPU has 2560 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 64 ROPs, with a boost clock of 1905 MHz and a game clock of 1755 MHz.

In synthetic benchmarks, the GPU scores 16277 in Passmark G3D and 7650 in Passmark GPU Compute, with a Vulkan score of 73091 in Geekbench. Its average benchmark score of 24731 places it at the 68th percentile of all GPUs, with its closest rival being the NVIDIA RTX A5000 Mobile (24763, -0.1% delta).

For Fivem, the GPU’s role is to handle the rendering of the game’s open-world environment, which includes dense cityscapes and dynamic lighting. The memory capacity of 8 GB is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K, the data shows a significant performance penalty, likely due to memory pressure and raw compute limits. The GPU’s FP32 performance of 9.754 TFLOPS is adequate for the game’s DirectX 12 (12_1) API, but it struggles to maintain high frame rates at 4K Ultra, as evidenced by the 30.2 FPS average.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and frame rate preference.

For 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the best choice for a visual experience without sacrificing playability, as it maintains an average of 78.6 FPS. If a higher refresh rate monitor is in use, the Medium preset offers 123.5 FPS, which is a better fit for 120 Hz displays.

For 2560x1440, the High preset delivers a good balance with 63.9 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium preset (78.6 FPS) is also viable for those who prefer smoother motion, while Ultra (51.5 FPS) may be acceptable for slower-paced gameplay but is not ideal for fast action.

For 3840x2160, the Low preset is the only one that provides a playable average of 56 FPS. The Medium preset (44.7 FPS) is borderline, and the High (35.9 FPS) and Ultra (30.2 FPS) presets are not recommended for a smooth experience. Users at this resolution should consider lowering the resolution or upgrading the GPU.

In summary, the combo is best utilized at 1080p or 1440p with High or lower presets, where it can maintain 60 FPS or higher. The 4K resolution is only viable on Low settings, making it a less desirable option for this hardware.