Fivem

The Intel Core i5-12400F and AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT combination delivers a playable but demanding experience in Fivem, with performance scaling that clearly indicates a GPU-bound setup at higher resolutions. The data shows a strong 1080p performer that becomes increasingly strained as pixel count rises, making resolution selection the single most important decision for this pairing.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS values reveal a steep performance drop as resolution increases, confirming that the Radeon RX 6700 XT is the primary limiting factor in this configuration. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo produces 189.2 FPS, which falls to 123.4 FPS at 2560x1440, and further drops to 67.9 FPS at 3840x2160 — a 64% reduction from 1080p to 4K at Low settings. This pattern of roughly halving performance with each doubling of resolution is classic GPU-bound behavior.

The scaling becomes even more pronounced at higher quality presets. Using Ultra settings, the system delivers 92.4 FPS at 1080p, which declines to 61 FPS at 1440p (a 34% drop), and bottoms out at 34 FPS at 4K (a 63% drop from 1080p). The gap between Low and Ultra settings widens from 96.8 FPS at 1080p to 33.9 FPS at 4K, suggesting that the GPU’s rendering pipeline becomes saturated at 4K regardless of graphical complexity.

At 2560x1440, the combo shows more balanced behavior — the spread between Low (123.4 FPS) and Ultra (61 FPS) is 62.4 FPS, indicating the GPU still has headroom to respond to settings changes. The 1080p results, particularly the 189.2 FPS Low score, suggest the CPU can feed frames quickly at lower resolutions, but the GPU caps performance as resolution climbs. Benchmark results indicate that players targeting 4K will need to accept either Low settings for 67.9 FPS or drop to Medium for 54.2 FPS — neither approaching the smoothness available at lower resolutions.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400F brings 6 cores and 12 threads to the pairing, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and boost clock of 4.40 GHz. This Alder Lake-S architecture chip sits in the 77th percentile of all CPUs tested, with an average benchmark score of 19221. Its single-thread performance is robust — the 3dmark_single_thread score of 909 and passmark_single_thread score of 3481 indicate strong per-core capability, which matters for Fivem’s multiplayer workloads that often rely on fewer threads.

The CPU’s multi-threaded results further support its adequacy: cinebench_r23_multicore reaches 16518, and geekbench_multicore hits 9138. Compared to its nearest rivals, the i5-12400F is effectively tied with the Intel Core i7-8700K (deltaPct of 0.1) and AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS (deltaPct of -0.7), while slightly ahead of the AMD EPYC 7773X (deltaPct of 1.3). These narrow margins suggest that CPU performance is not the differentiator in this game — the 1080p results where FPS exceeds 189 indicate the processor is not the bottleneck at lower resolutions.

The 18 MB of shared L3 cache and DDR4/DDR5 memory support provide sufficient bandwidth for the game’s open-world multiplayer environment. However, the measured FPS data shows that at 4K Ultra the system drops to 34 FPS, a level where CPU limitations would typically not manifest — confirming the GPU is the constraining component. The CPU’s 77th percentile ranking versus 77th for the GPU suggests balanced component tiers, but the resolution scaling data overrides this balance in practice.

How This Combo Ranks

In Fivem’s tested combination list, this pairing ranks 1004 out of 1792 total combos, placing it in the upper-middle tier of systems evaluated. This rank reflects the measured FPS across all resolutions and settings, and the position suggests that while the combo is not an outlier in either direction, it offers consistent performance that lands in the 56th percentile of tested configurations.

The rank is somewhat surprising given the strong 1080p results — the 189.2 FPS Low score would seem to warrant a higher placement. However, the 4K performance drags the overall ranking down, particularly the 34 FPS Ultra result, which is below the threshold many players would consider acceptable. The combo’s position among 1792 tested systems indicates that numerous other configurations handle higher resolutions more gracefully, even if the i5-12400F and RX 6700 XT excel at 1080p.

Compared to the GPU’s nearest rivals, the RX 6700 XT’s average benchmark score of 33721 is within 1.3% of the NVIDIA RTX A5000 (33294), 0.7% of the AMD Radeon RX 6800 (33493), and essentially tied with the AMD Radeon HD 7950 and RX 480 (both around -1% deltaPct). This clustering suggests the GPU’s raw compute is competitive with a wide range of alternatives, but Fivem’s specific rendering demands at 4K expose its limitations. The combo rank of 1004 reflects this mixed performance profile — strong at 1080p, adequate at 1440p, and marginal at 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its best results across all settings. Low settings produce 189.2 FPS, Medium reaches 153.1 FPS, High achieves 121.2 FPS, and Ultra settles at 92.4 FPS. The 96.8 FPS difference between Low and Ultra demonstrates the GPU’s ability to scale with graphical load at this resolution, while even the lowest result remains well above 60 FPS for smooth gameplay.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance drops noticeably but remains playable. Low settings yield 123.4 FPS, Medium produces 98.9 FPS, High reaches 76.4 FPS, and Ultra falls to 61 FPS. The 62.4 FPS spread between Low and Ultra is smaller than at 1080p, indicating the GPU is beginning to feel the resolution strain. The Ultra result of 61 FPS sits right at the edge of acceptable smoothness, while High at 76.4 FPS offers a more comfortable margin.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles to maintain high frame rates. Low settings produce 67.9 FPS, Medium drops to 54.2 FPS, High falls to 42.9 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 34 FPS. The 33.9 FPS difference between Low and Ultra is the smallest of all resolutions, showing that the GPU is fully saturated regardless of settings. Only the Low preset crosses the 60 FPS threshold, and even that is marginal. These numbers paint a clear picture: 4K requires significant compromises, with Medium and above delivering sub-60 FPS experiences.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT is the dominant factor in this combo’s performance, and its specifications explain the resolution scaling observed. The GPU features 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 384.0 GB/s of bandwidth — sufficient for 1080p and 1440p but strained at 4K where texture and geometry demands multiply. The boost clock of 2581 MHz and game clock of 2424 MHz drive the 13.21 TFLOPS FP32 throughput, which is the engine behind the measured frame rates.

The GPU’s 2560 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 64 ROPs contribute to its rasterization capabilities, while 40 RT cores handle ray tracing workloads. The pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s and texture rate of 413.0 GTexel/s provide the theoretical foundation for Fivem’s rendering, but the 4K results show these figures are insufficient for high-quality settings at that resolution. The 7 nm RDNA 2.0 architecture with 17,200 million transistors on a 335 mm² die delivers the efficiency, yet the data shows 4K Ultra at 34 FPS — a 63% drop from 1080p Ultra.

The GPU’s passmark_g3d score of 19786 and directx_12 score of 77 indicate solid DirectX 12 performance, which Fivem leverages. However, the 3dmark_steel_nomad_dx12 score of 2435 suggests that newer, more demanding workloads would further challenge this card. The 77th percentile ranking among all GPUs aligns with the CPU’s ranking, but the measured FPS data reveals that Fivem’s specific demands at high resolutions exceed the card’s comfortable envelope. The 12 GB VRAM is not the limiting factor — even at 4K Ultra, the memory size is adequate — but the raw compute and bandwidth are insufficient for 60 FPS at that resolution.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal experience depends heavily on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, the High preset at 121.2 FPS offers the best balance — it provides a significant visual upgrade over Medium (153.1 FPS) while maintaining a frame rate well above the 60 FPS threshold. Ultra at 92.4 FPS is also viable for players prioritizing image quality, as it remains smooth and only costs 28.8 FPS over High.

For 2560x1440, High at 76.4 FPS is the recommended choice. It delivers a solid experience with headroom for dips, while Medium at 98.9 FPS sacrifices visual fidelity for a 22.5 FPS gain. Ultra at 61 FPS is playable but sits at the edge of consistency, making High the safer pick. Low at 123.4 FPS is unnecessary unless frame rate is the absolute priority, as the visual downgrade is substantial for only a 47 FPS improvement over High.

At 3840x2160, the situation is more constrained. Low at 67.9 FPS is the only preset that clears 60 FPS, making it the default recommendation for 4K play. Medium at 54.2 FPS is a compromise — it improves visuals but risks noticeable stutter during busy multiplayer scenes. High at 42.9 FPS and Ultra at 34 FPS are not recommended for competitive play, though they may suit slower-paced exploration. Players who cannot tolerate sub-60 FPS should consider 1440p instead, where High delivers 76.4 FPS with far better visual quality than 4K Low.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo achieve 60 FPS at 4K?

A: Only at Low settings, where the measured average is 67.9 FPS. Medium drops to 54.2 FPS, High to 42.9 FPS, and Ultra to 34 FPS, all below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the best resolution for this system?

A: 2560x1440 with High settings provides 76.4 FPS, offering a strong balance of visual quality and performance. At 1080p, High reaches 121.2 FPS for even smoother play.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core i5-12400F is effectively tied with the Intel Core i7-8700K (0.1% delta) and AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS (-0.7% delta), while slightly ahead of the AMD EPYC 7773X (1.3% delta) in average benchmark score.

Q: Is the GPU the bottleneck in this configuration?

A: Yes, the data shows steep FPS drops as resolution increases — from 189.2 FPS at 1080p Low to 67.9 FPS at 4K Low — indicating the Radeon RX 6700 XT limits performance, especially at 4K.

Q: What FPS can I expect at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: The measured average is 92.4 FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, which is smooth for most multiplayer scenarios in Fivem.

Q: How does this combo rank among tested systems?

A: It ranks 1004 out of 1792 total combos in Fivem, placing it in the upper-middle tier of tested configurations.