Fivem

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the Intel Arc B570 presents a compelling mid-range combination for Fivem, a multiplayer title built on a modified version of the Grand Theft Auto V engine. This analysis draws exclusively from measured benchmark data to explain how the CPU and GPU each contribute to the game’s performance across different resolutions and settings. The dataset reveals a system that is capable of high refresh rate gaming at 1080p but becomes increasingly GPU-limited as resolution climbs to 4K, with the Ultra preset proving particularly demanding at the highest pixel counts.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core i5-12400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture, built on Intel’s 10 nm process node. It operates with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The CPU supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory through a dual-channel memory bus, and it uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform. Its cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 18 MB L3 cache. The chip’s PCIe implementation is Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU.

In synthetic benchmarks, the i5-12400F demonstrates balanced single-thread and multi-thread capabilities. Its 3DMark single-thread score is 909, while the 2-thread and 4-thread scores are 1699 and 3067, respectively. The 8-thread score rises to 4779, and the 16-thread and max-thread scores are 5895 and 5912, indicating that scaling diminishes beyond eight threads. This pattern matters for Fivem, which is a multiplayer mod that often places significant load on a few cores due to server-side scripting and player entity management. The CPU’s Cinebench R23 multicore score of 12380 and single-core score of 1680 reinforce that it has strong per-core performance, which is critical for maintaining frame pacing in a game that is not perfectly optimized for parallel workloads.

The i5-12400F sits in the 73rd percentile of all CPUs in the benchmark database, with an average benchmark score of 19039. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS with an average score of 19047 and a delta of 0%, and the Intel Core 3 201E with a score of 19056 and a delta of -0.1%. The Intel Core i5-1335U scores 18982 with a delta of 0.3%, and the AMD EPYC 7773X scores 18979 with a delta of 0.3%. These deltas are all within a fraction of a percent, meaning the i5-12400F is statistically indistinguishable from these processors in aggregate synthetic performance. For Fivem, the practical implication is that the CPU should not be a bottleneck at lower resolutions, as its 4.40 GHz boost clock and strong single-thread score of 909 in 3DMark provide ample headroom for the game’s simulation thread.

Looking at the measured FPS data, at 1080p with Low settings the combo reaches 136 FPS average, which suggests the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU frames well above typical refresh rates. At 1080p Medium, the average drops to 107 FPS, and at High it is 86 FPS. These results indicate that the CPU is not limiting the system at 1080p, because the frame rate scales inversely with GPU load as settings increase. The CPU’s Passmark single-thread score of 3481 and Geekbench single-core score of 1964 further support that it has enough raw processing power for Fivem’s primary thread, which is often the limiting factor in heavily modded multiplayer sessions. The 6-core, 12-thread configuration also helps with background tasks and the game’s auxiliary threads, but the data shows that the primary bottleneck shifts to the GPU as resolution and settings increase.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Arc B570 is a discrete graphics card based on the Xe2-HPG architecture, manufactured on TSMC’s 5 nm process node with 19,600 million transistors on a 272 mm² die. It features a base and boost clock of 2500 MHz, and its memory runs at 2375 MHz with 19 Gbps effective speed. The GPU has 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 380.0 GB/s. The shading unit count is 2304, with 144 TMUs and 80 ROPs, alongside 18 ray tracing cores. Its pixel rate is 200.0 GPixel/s, texture rate is 360.0 GTexel/s, and FP32 performance is 11.52 TFLOPS. The card has a 150 W TDP, requires a single 8-pin power connector, and uses a PCIe 4.0 x8 bus interface.

In synthetic benchmarks, the Arc B570 scores 14195 in Passmark G3D and 7281 in Passmark GPU compute. Its Geekbench OpenCL score is 83514, and Vulkan score is 96844. The GPU’s percentile rank is 65th among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20556. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile with a score of 20534 and a delta of 0.1%, the Intel Arc A750 with a score of 20582 and a delta of -0.1%, the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M with 20480 and a delta of 0.4%, and the AMD Radeon R9 M390X with 20662 and a delta of -0.5%. This places the Arc B570 in a performance tier comparable to a mobile RTX 3070, which is notable for a desktop card at its launch MSRP of 219 USD.

The GPU’s role in Fivem is clearly demonstrated by the resolution scaling data. At 1080p Low, the card produces 136 FPS, but at 1440p Low it drops to 89 FPS, and at 4K Low it falls to 50 FPS. This scaling pattern indicates that the GPU is the primary driver of performance at higher resolutions. The 10 GB VRAM buffer is adequate for Fivem’s textures, which are largely carried over from GTA V but often modified by server-side assets. The 380.0 GB/s bandwidth ensures that texture streaming is not a bottleneck, even in densely populated areas. The high boost clock of 2500 MHz helps maintain consistent frame delivery, as evidenced by the 1080p Medium results showing a minimum FPS of 91 and maximum of 123, with an average of 107.

At 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 24, which is below playable thresholds, while 4K High yields 31 FPS and 4K Medium yields 39 FPS. These figures show that the Arc B570’s 11.52 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is insufficient for Fivem’s draw calls and post-processing at 4K with higher presets. The GPU’s 80 ROPs and 200.0 GPixel/s pixel rate become limiting factors at 4K, where fill rate demands are quadruple those of 1080p. The data suggests that the card is best utilized at 1080p and 1440p, where it can deliver smooth frame rates at Medium and High settings, but struggles at 4K unless the user drops to Low settings.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data across three resolutions and four quality presets reveals a clear pattern of GPU-bound scaling. At Low settings, the average FPS goes from 136 at 1080p to 89 at 1440p, a drop of 47 FPS, and then to 50 at 4K, another drop of 39 FPS. The percentage decline from 1080p to 4K at Low is substantial, going from 136 to 50 FPS, which is approximately a 63% reduction. This steep decline is typical of a GPU-limited scenario, where the rendering resolution directly impacts the workload on the graphics card.

At Medium settings, the averages are 107 FPS at 1080p, 71 FPS at 1440p, and 39 FPS at 4K. The minimum FPS values at Medium are 91 at 1080p, 60 at 1440p, and 33 at 4K, while maximums are 123, 81, and 45 respectively. These figures show that even at Medium, the 4K resolution cuts performance to under 40 FPS average, which is not ideal for a fast-paced multiplayer game. The drop from 1080p to 1440p at Medium is 36 FPS, and from 1440p to 4K is another 32 FPS, indicating a consistent resolution penalty.

High settings produce averages of 86 FPS at 1080p, 56 FPS at 1440p, and 31 FPS at 4K. The 1080p to 1440p drop is 30 FPS, and 1440p to 4K is 25 FPS. Ultra settings are the most demanding, with averages of 67 FPS at 1080p, 44 FPS at 1440p, and 24 FPS at 4K. The Ultra preset at 4K is the only configuration where the average FPS falls below 30, confirming that this combination cannot handle maximum settings at the highest resolution.

The limiting component analysis is straightforward: at 1080p, the CPU has enough headroom to push the GPU to 136 FPS at Low, but the GPU is still the bottleneck when settings increase, as shown by the drop to 67 FPS at Ultra. At 1440p and 4K, the GPU becomes the dominant constraint, with the FPS scaling almost linearly with resolution. The CPU’s performance in synthetic benchmarks, such as the 3DMark 8-thread score of 4779, suggests it can maintain frame rates above 100 FPS in most scenarios, but the Arc B570’s fill rate and compute limits prevent it from reaching those levels at higher resolutions. The data indicates that users should target 1080p for competitive play or 1440p for a balanced experience, while 4K is only viable with Low settings, producing an average of 50 FPS.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS for this combo at 1080p with Medium settings?

A: The average FPS is 107, with a minimum of 91 and a maximum of 123. This is the highest resolution and setting combination where the minimum FPS stays above 90, making it suitable for high refresh rate displays.

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

A: The Intel Core i5-12400F has an average benchmark score of 19039, which is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS at 19047, showing a delta of 0%. The Intel Core 3 201E scores 19056 with a delta of -0.1%, and the Intel Core i5-1335U scores 18982 with a delta of 0.3%, meaning all four processors perform within a fraction of a percent of each other.

Q: What is the GPU’s percentile ranking among all tested graphics cards?

A: The Intel Arc B570 is in the 65th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20556. Its closest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, which scores 20534 with a delta of 0.1%.

Q: Can this system run Fivem at 4K with acceptable performance?

A: At 4K with Low settings, the average FPS is 50, which is playable. However, at Medium the average drops to 39 FPS, at High to 31 FPS, and at Ultra to 24 FPS. Only Low settings at 4K provide a smooth experience.

Q: What is the combo’s rank among all tested CPU-GPU combinations in Fivem?

A: The combo ranks 2396 out of 3005 tested combinations, placing it in the lower half of the database. This rank reflects the GPU’s limitations at higher resolutions, despite the CPU’s solid performance.

Q: How does the GPU’s memory bandwidth affect Fivem performance?

A: The Arc B570 has 380.0 GB/s of bandwidth from its 10 GB GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus. This bandwidth is sufficient for texture streaming in Fivem, as evidenced by the smooth frame delivery at 1080p Medium, where the minimum FPS is 91.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-12400F and Intel Arc B570 combination occupies rank 2396 out of 3005 tested combos in Fivem, placing it in the 20th percentile of all configurations. This ranking is notably lower than what the individual component benchmarks might suggest. The CPU’s 73rd percentile ranking and the GPU’s 65th percentile ranking would imply a mid-pack performance, but the actual in-game results show that this combo trails many others in the database.

The rank of 2396 means that approximately 600 combos perform worse, but over 2300 perform better. This discrepancy stems from Fivem’s unique performance profile, which is heavily dependent on both CPU single-thread performance and GPU fill rate at higher resolutions. The CPU’s 3DMark single-thread score of 909 is respectable, but the GPU’s 80 ROPs and 200.0 GPixel/s pixel rate are not exceptional for 4K workloads. The combo’s performance at 1080p is strong, with 136 FPS at Low and 107 FPS at Medium, but the 4K Ultra result of 24 FPS drags down its overall standing.

The ranking also reflects that Fivem is a multiplayer title with variable loads depending on server population and mods. The measured data shows that the system performs best at 1080p, where the CPU can maintain high frame rates and the GPU is not overwhelmed. At 1440p, the combo still delivers playable results, with 71 FPS at Medium and 44 FPS at Ultra. However, at 4K, the system falls below 60 FPS in all presets except Low, which limits its utility for users with 4K displays.

Compared to other tested combos, this pairing sits in the same performance tier as systems with older mid-range GPUs or newer entry-level cards. The GPU’s nearest rival, the Intel Arc A750, has a very similar average benchmark score with a delta of -0.1%, suggesting that swapping between these two cards would yield nearly identical results in Fivem. The CPU’s rivals, such as the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS, are laptop processors, which indicates that this desktop combo has a thermal and power advantage, but the in-game ranking shows that advantage does not translate to a higher position in the Fivem database.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend heavily on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For 1080p displays, the Medium preset is the best choice, delivering an average of 107 FPS with a minimum of 91 FPS and a maximum of 123 FPS. This provides a smooth experience on 144 Hz monitors, with enough headroom to avoid dips below 90 FPS during intense multiplayer moments. The High preset at 1080p yields 86 FPS average, which is still playable but with less margin, while Ultra at 67 FPS may be acceptable for users who prioritize visual fidelity over frame rate consistency.

For 1440p users, the Medium preset is again recommended, with an average of 71 FPS and a minimum of 60 FPS. This maintains a stable 60 FPS baseline, which is the minimum for a comfortable gaming experience. The High preset at 1440p produces 56 FPS average, which is playable but may suffer from occasional drops in crowded servers. The Ultra preset at 44 FPS average is borderline, and Low at 89 FPS is the best option for competitive play if frame rate is the priority.

At 4K, only the Low preset is viable, with an average of 50 FPS. The Medium preset drops to 39 FPS average, which is below the 60 FPS target, and High at 31 FPS and Ultra at 24 FPS are not recommended for any scenario. Users with 4K displays should either accept Low settings or reduce the resolution to 1440p to unlock better quality presets.

The data shows that the Medium preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance across all resolutions, because it maintains a minimum FPS of 91 at 1080p, 60 at 1440p, and 33 at 4K. The gap between Medium and High is consistent, with a drop of around 20-30% in average FPS, while the jump from Medium to Ultra is steeper, especially at higher resolutions. For the vast majority of users, Medium at 1080p or 1440p provides the most consistent experience, while Low at 4K is the only way to achieve playable frame rates on a 4K monitor. The Ultra preset should be avoided at all resolutions if frame rate stability is a concern, as it produces the lowest averages and no minimum FPS data is available for most Ultra configurations, indicating potential variability.