Fivem

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT ranks at position 680 out of 1792 tested combos in Fivem. This places the combination in the upper half of all tested systems, roughly at the 62nd percentile of every CPU-GPU pairing in the database. The ranking reflects a balanced pairing where neither component is a dramatic outlier relative to the other in the context of this multiplayer title.

The CPU itself sits at the 77th percentile among all processors, while the GPU lands at the 76th percentile among all graphics cards. The near-identical percentile placement of both components suggests the combo is well-matched for this workload. The i5-12400F's average benchmark score of 19221 places it within 0.1% of the Intel Core i7-8700K (19210) and 0.3% of the Intel Core i5-1335U (19167). It is 0.7% behind the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS (19364) and 1.3% ahead of the AMD EPYC 7773X (18979). These margins are negligible, meaning the CPU's position in the ranking is not determined by any unique strength but by consistent mid-range performance.

The RX 7800 XT's average benchmark score of 32619 places it 0.2% ahead of the AMD FirePro S9300 X2 (32540) and 0.7% ahead of the AMD FirePro S10000 (32388). It trails the NVIDIA P104-100 (32747) by 0.4% and the NVIDIA T600 Mobile (32849) by 0.7%. Again, the deltas are small, but the GPU's 16 GB of memory and RDNA 3.0 architecture give it a distinct advantage in a game like Fivem, which can be memory-sensitive in dense multiplayer environments.

The rank of 680 is not a top-tier placement, but it is respectable. The data indicates this combo will handle Fivem comfortably at mainstream resolutions, with the bottleneck shifting based on settings and resolution. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 231.3 FPS, which is far beyond what a 60 Hz or even 144 Hz display can use. At 4K Ultra, the frame rate drops to 39.2 FPS, revealing the GPU as the limiting factor at the highest visual fidelity.

FAQ

Q: What is the combo's overall rank in Fivem?

A: The Intel Core i5-12400F and AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT combination ranks 680th out of 1792 tested combos in Fivem, placing it in the upper tier of all systems tested.

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

A: The i5-12400F has an average benchmark score of 19221, which is 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i7-8700K, 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core i5-1335U, 0.7% behind the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS, and 1.3% ahead of the AMD EPYC 7773X.

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

A: The RX 7800 XT has an average benchmark score of 32619, which is 0.2% ahead of the AMD FirePro S9300 X2, 0.7% ahead of the AMD FirePro S10000, 0.4% behind the NVIDIA P104-100, and 0.7% behind the NVIDIA T600 Mobile.

Q: What is the best FPS this combo can achieve in Fivem?

A: The highest measured average frame rate is 231.3 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The lowest measured average is 39.2 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU limit performance at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160, the frame rate drops from 83 FPS on Low to 39.2 FPS on Ultra, a decline of 52.8%. This steep scaling indicates the GPU is the primary limiter at 4K, as the CPU has enough headroom to feed the GPU at lower settings.

Q: Is this combo better suited for 1080p or 1440p gaming?

A: The data shows strong performance at both. At 1080p High, the average is 149.3 FPS, and at 1440p High, it is 95.9 FPS. The combo is well-suited for high-refresh-rate 1080p and smooth 1440p gameplay.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of GPU-bound scaling as resolution increases. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo averages 149.3 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 at the same settings drops the average to 95.9 FPS, a reduction of 35.8%. At 3840x2160, the average falls further to 51.8 FPS, a 65.3% drop from the 1080p figure. This scaling curve is typical for a GPU-heavy workload, where pixel count drives the performance cost.

The Low settings preset tells a similar story but with higher absolute numbers. At 1080p Low, the system hits 231.3 FPS. At 1440p Low, it drops to 152.1 FPS (a 34.2% decline), and at 4K Low, it falls to 83 FPS (a 64.1% decline from 1080p). The consistency of the percentage drops across settings suggests that Fivem's rendering load scales predictably with resolution, and the GPU is the dominant factor in these reductions.

The gap between Low and Ultra settings widens as resolution increases. At 1080p, the difference between Low (231.3 FPS) and Ultra (111.6 FPS) is 119.7 FPS. At 4K, the difference between Low (83 FPS) and Ultra (39.2 FPS) is 43.8 FPS. This narrowing gap at higher resolutions indicates that the GPU is saturating, and the additional pixel workload from 4K consumes the headroom that would otherwise be used for higher settings. The CPU, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, does not appear to be the limiting factor at any resolution in this title, as the frame rates scale smoothly with GPU load.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data covers three resolutions and four settings levels, providing a complete picture of performance. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers 231.3 FPS on Low, 185.4 FPS on Medium, 149.3 FPS on High, and 111.6 FPS on Ultra. The step from Low to Medium costs 45.9 FPS, from Medium to High costs 36.1 FPS, and from High to Ultra costs 37.7 FPS. The frame rate drops are roughly linear, indicating that each settings tier adds a similar rendering burden.

At 2560x1440, the numbers are 152.1 FPS on Low, 122.8 FPS on Medium, 95.9 FPS on High, and 76 FPS on Ultra. The drop from Low to Medium is 29.3 FPS, from Medium to High is 26.9 FPS, and from High to Ultra is 19.9 FPS. The diminishing absolute difference between tiers at higher resolutions suggests that the GPU is becoming the bottleneck, as the relative cost of each settings increase is compressed.

At 3840x2160, the performance falls to 83 FPS on Low, 69.2 FPS on Medium, 51.8 FPS on High, and 39.2 FPS on Ultra. The gap between Low and Medium is 13.8 FPS, between Medium and High is 17.4 FPS, and between High and Ultra is 12.6 FPS. At 4K, the entire range from Low to Ultra spans only 43.8 FPS, compared to 119.7 FPS at 1080p. This compression is a clear sign that the RX 7800 XT is fully utilized at 4K, and the CPU has ample headroom to spare.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture. It has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. In Fivem, which is a multiplayer modification of a last-generation title, the CPU's single-thread and multi-thread performance both matter, but the data suggests that even at 1080p Low (231.3 FPS), the CPU is not the primary constraint. The 3DMark single-thread score of 909 and multi-thread score of 5912 indicate balanced performance, while the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 16518 confirms strong multi-threaded capability.

The CPU's cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. This is sufficient for Fivem's workloads, which are often dominated by server-side scripting and client-side rendering of the game world. The 2.50 GHz base clock is modest, but the 4.40 GHz boost clock allows the processor to respond quickly to short bursts of demand, which is important in a multiplayer environment where player count and activity can spike.

Compared to its nearest rivals, the i5-12400F is essentially tied with the Intel Core i7-8700K (deltaPct 0.1%) and the Intel Core i5-1335U (deltaPct 0.3%). It trails the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS by 0.7% and leads the AMD EPYC 7773X by 1.3%. These margins are within measurement noise, meaning the CPU's performance class is well-established. The 65W TDP and 10nm process node are relevant for thermal management, but in Fivem's measured results, the CPU's role is to maintain high frame rates without becoming a bottleneck, which it does up to 4K Ultra where the GPU takes over as the limiter.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data supports a clear recommendation for 1440p High as the optimal balance of visual quality and performance. At 2560x1440 High, the combo averages 95.9 FPS, which is smooth for most displays and retains the visual fidelity of the High preset. The step to Ultra at 1440p drops the average to 76 FPS, which is still playable but sacrifices 19.9 FPS for what is typically a marginal visual improvement in Fivem.

For 1080p users, the High preset at 149.3 FPS is the best choice for high-refresh-rate monitors, as it stays above the 144 Hz threshold for most of the time. The Ultra preset at 111.6 FPS is also viable for 120 Hz displays, but the 37.7 FPS cost over High is steep. The Medium preset at 185.4 FPS is unnecessary unless the user has a 240 Hz display and prioritizes frame rate over visuals.

At 4K, the situation changes. The High preset at 51.8 FPS is borderline, and the Ultra preset at 39.2 FPS is too low for smooth gameplay. The Medium preset at 69.2 FPS is the most balanced option for 4K, offering playable frame rates while maintaining a reasonable level of detail. The Low preset at 83 FPS is the only way to get close to 90 FPS at this resolution, but it sacrifices too much visual quality for most users.

The data does not include min or max FPS values, so the analysis relies on average frame rates. Given the measured averages, the recommendation is to prioritize 1440p High for the best overall experience, with 1080p High as a strong alternative for competitive play.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT is the dominant component in this combo, and its 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus with 624.1 GB/s of bandwidth provides ample resources for Fivem's rendering needs. The GPU has a base clock of 1295 MHz and a boost clock of 2430 MHz, with a game clock of 2124 MHz. The 3840 shading units, 240 texture mapping units, and 96 raster output units deliver a theoretical FP32 performance of 37.32 TFLOPS.

The GPU's role in Fivem is evident from the resolution scaling data. At 1080p, the GPU has enough headroom to push frame rates well above 200 FPS on Low settings, but the CPU's 6 cores are sufficient to keep up. At 4K, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck, as evidenced by the compressed frame rate range between Low (83 FPS) and Ultra (39.2 FPS). The 16 GB VRAM is more than enough for Fivem, even at 4K Ultra, so memory capacity is not a limiting factor.

The GPU's benchmark scores place it at the 76th percentile among all GPUs, with an average score of 32619. Its nearest rivals are closely matched, with the AMD FirePro S9300 X2 being 0.2% behind and the NVIDIA P104-100 being 0.4% ahead. The RX 7800 XT's RDNA 3.0 architecture and 5nm process node from TSMC give it efficiency advantages, but in Fivem, the measured results show that it is the frame rate limiter at 4K. At 1080p and 1440p, the GPU has enough power to deliver high frame rates, and the CPU's performance is adequate to avoid creating a CPU-side bottleneck in most scenarios.