Fivem

The benchmark results for Fivem with the Intel Core i5-12400F and AMD Radeon RX 7600 show a clear performance hierarchy across resolutions and settings. The measured data reveals a system that is capable of high refresh rates at 1080p but becomes increasingly constrained as resolution climbs. This analysis interprets the specific frame rate figures and contextualizes them using the hardware's known characteristics and relative standing among tested combinations.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 is substantial and follows a predictable pattern across all settings. At High settings, the average FPS falls from 101.4 at 1080p to 67.7 at 1440p, and finally to 39.9 at 4K. This represents a reduction of approximately 33% moving from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 41% drop from 1440p to 4K. The Low preset shows a similar trend but with higher absolute values: 161.1 FPS at 1080p, 108.9 at 1440p, and 56.8 at 4K.

The scaling pattern indicates that at 1080p, the system has significant headroom, with even the Ultra preset achieving 79.9 FPS. At 1440p, performance remains playable across all presets, with the Low setting exceeding 100 FPS. However, the jump to 4K is punishing, particularly for the Ultra preset, which only manages 27.7 FPS. This steep decline suggests that the limiting component shifts from the CPU at lower resolutions to the GPU at 4K.

The data shows a consistent ratio between presets at each resolution. At 1080p, Ultra delivers 79.9 FPS compared to Low's 161.1, meaning Ultra extracts roughly half the performance of Low. This ratio narrows at 1440p, where Ultra achieves 50.9 FPS versus Low's 108.9, and further compresses at 4K, with Ultra at 27.7 and Low at 56.8. This compression indicates that at higher resolutions, the GPU's workload becomes more uniform across settings, and the performance ceiling is dictated more by pixel throughput than by the specific quality settings applied.

The resolution scaling strongly implies that the RX 7600, with its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 128-bit bus, is the primary bottleneck at 4K. The measured bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s is insufficient to maintain high frame rates at that pixel count, regardless of the CPU's capabilities. At 1080p and 1440p, the system demonstrates more balanced behavior, with the CPU able to feed the GPU adequately.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7600 is built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture and features a boost clock of 2655 MHz, with a game clock of 2250 MHz. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus provides 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth. These specifications directly influence the measured frame rates in Fivem, particularly at higher resolutions.

At 4K Ultra, the GPU achieves only 27.7 FPS, which is well below playable thresholds. This is a direct consequence of the memory bandwidth limitation and the 64 ROPs available. The pixel rate of 169.9 GPixel/s appears insufficient for the 3840x2160 resolution when combined with maximum quality settings. The GPU's percentile rank of 63 among all GPUs indicates it is a mid-range part, and its performance in this scenario reflects that positioning.

The GPU's compute capabilities, including 2048 shading units and 32 ray accelerators, provide 21.75 TFLOPS of FP32 performance. In Fivem, which is a multiplayer modification of Grand Theft Auto V, these resources are utilized more heavily at higher settings. The measured results show that the GPU can handle 1080p High at 101.4 FPS and 1440p High at 67.7 FPS, suggesting a comfortable operating range for most gaming scenarios.

However, the gap between Low and Ultra presets at the same resolution reveals the GPU's scaling behavior. At 1080p, moving from Low to Ultra costs 81.2 FPS (from 161.1 to 79.9), which is a 50% reduction. At 4K, the same preset change costs 29.1 FPS (from 56.8 to 27.7), a 51% reduction. This consistent percentage loss indicates that the GPU's shader and texture processing scales linearly with quality, but the absolute frame rates are capped by the memory system at 4K.

The GPU's nearest rival, the RX 7600 XT, scores 0.6% higher in aggregate benchmarks, while the RX 460 scores 0.8% higher, which is anomalous given the generational gap. This suggests that Fivem's specific workload may not fully utilize the RX 7600's architectural advantages, potentially due to the game's engine characteristics.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400F provides 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. Its 18 MB of shared L3 cache and support for DDR4 and DDR5 memory make it a solid mid-range processor. In Fivem, the CPU's role is most evident at 1080p, where the frame rates are high enough to expose any processor limitations.

The measured 1080p Low performance of 161.1 FPS indicates that the CPU can drive the GPU to substantial frame rates. The 3DMark single-thread score of 909 and multi-thread score of 5912 suggest strong single-core performance, which is crucial for games that rely on a primary simulation thread. Fivem, being a multiplayer modification, often has significant CPU overhead for scripting and entity management.

The CPU's benchmark scores relative to its rivals show a tightly packed field. The i5-12400F's average benchmark score of 19221 is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core i7-8700K, 0.3% higher than the Core i5-1335U, and 0.7% higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS. This indicates that the CPU is not a limiting factor in most scenarios, as its performance is comparable to or better than similarly positioned processors.

At 1440p and 4K, the CPU's influence diminishes as the GPU becomes the bottleneck. The frame rate differences between presets at these resolutions are more attributable to GPU workload than CPU capability. However, the fact that 1080p Low achieves 161.1 FPS suggests the CPU can handle high frame rates without becoming a constraint, which is important for competitive multiplayer scenarios where low latency is prioritized.

The CPU's 65 W TDP and 10 nm process node indicate efficient operation, but these factors do not directly appear in the measured FPS data. The passmark multithread score of 19433 and single-thread score of 3481 provide context for its general compute capabilities, which align with the observed gaming performance.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-12400F and AMD Radeon RX 7600 ranks 1206 out of 1792 tested combos in Fivem. This places it in the 67th percentile of all tested combinations, indicating that it outperforms roughly two-thirds of other pairings. Given the individual component ranks—the CPU at the 77th percentile among CPUs and the GPU at the 63rd percentile among GPUs—the combo's overall position is slightly lower than the CPU's standing but higher than the GPU's.

This ranking suggests that the GPU is the more limiting component in this pairing. The CPU's high percentile rank (77) indicates it is capable of supporting more powerful graphics cards, while the GPU's lower rank (63) means it cannot fully leverage the CPU's potential in GPU-bound scenarios. In Fivem, which appears to have moderate GPU demands at lower resolutions but heavy demands at 4K, this dynamic is clearly visible in the measured FPS.

The deltaPct values for the GPU's rivals show that the RX 7600 is closely matched with the RX 7600 XT (0.6% higher) and RX 460 (0.8% higher), while being 1.3% lower than the RTX 3070 Mobile and 1.5% lower than the Intel Arc B570. These small differences indicate that the GPU sits in a competitive segment where minor architectural variations can shift performance rankings.

For the CPU, the nearest rivals all fall within a 2% performance band, with the AMD EPYC 7773X being 1.3% lower and the Ryzen 5 7533HS being 0.7% higher. This tight clustering suggests that the i5-12400F's performance is representative of its class, and any differences in Fivem's frame rates are unlikely to be attributable to CPU choice alone.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1920x1080, the High preset delivers 101.4 FPS, which is smooth for most gaming scenarios, while Ultra achieves 79.9 FPS, still above the 60 FPS threshold. For players prioritizing frame rate, Low at 161.1 FPS offers the highest responsiveness, but Medium at 126.1 FPS provides a balanced compromise between visual quality and performance.

At 2560x1440, the High preset produces 67.7 FPS, which is acceptable for most users, but Medium at 80.6 FPS is a better choice for maintaining fluidity. Ultra at 50.9 FPS dips below ideal thresholds and may result in noticeable stuttering in fast-paced multiplayer scenarios. The Low preset at 108.9 FPS is excessive for most displays, but it ensures maximum frame consistency.

At 3840x2160, the data shows that Ultra at 27.7 FPS is not viable for gameplay, and High at 39.9 FPS is borderline. Medium at 45 FPS is playable but not ideal, while Low at 56.8 FPS is the only preset that approaches acceptable performance. Given the significant performance drop at 4K, users with 4K displays should consider reducing resolution or accepting Low settings.

The overall recommendation is to target 1440p Medium or High for the best balance of visual fidelity and performance, as these settings deliver 80.6 FPS and 67.7 FPS respectively. At 1080p, High at 101.4 FPS is the sweet spot, providing high quality without sacrificing frame rate. The Ultra preset is not recommended at any resolution above 1080p, as the performance penalties outweigh the visual improvements in this title.