Fivem

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti is a combination that sits at the very bottom of the performance hierarchy for Fivem, ranking 1781 out of 1792 tested combos. This pairing represents an older entry-level GPU with a modern mid-range CPU, and the benchmark data shows that the graphics card is the overwhelming bottleneck in almost every scenario. The measured results indicate that while the CPU has ample headroom, the GTX 1050 Ti's 4 GB of VRAM and Pascal architecture limit the experience to 1080p gaming with reduced settings. This analysis breaks down exactly where this combo stands, what settings are playable, and how the two components contribute to the final frame rates.

Settings Recommendations

The data shows a clear pattern: this combo is only viable at 1080p with lower settings. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 61.1 FPS, which is the only configuration in the entire dataset that crosses the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium preset at 1080p achieves 50.9 FPS, which is playable but noticeably less smooth. High settings drop to 37.8 FPS, and Ultra falls to 33.1 FPS, both of which are below the ideal range for a multiplayer game where responsiveness matters.

For 1440p, the situation degrades significantly. The Low preset at 2560x1440 produces 37.7 FPS, while Medium drops to 29.8 FPS, High to 22.3 FPS, and Ultra to 20.9 FPS. These numbers are not suitable for a fast-paced multiplayer environment. At 4K, all presets are effectively unplayable, with the best result being 22.5 FPS on Low and the worst being 10 FPS on Ultra. The recommendation is straightforward: run the game at 1920x1080 with the Low preset for the best experience. If visual quality is a priority, Medium at 1080p is the ceiling, but users should expect frame rates in the low 50s. The gap between Low and Medium at 1080p is 10.2 FPS, which is substantial enough to justify staying on Low for competitive play.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the Alder Lake architecture, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. Its benchmark scores indicate strong single-thread performance, with a 3dmark single-thread score of 909 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2332. This is relevant for Fivem, which is a multiplayer modification that often relies on single-threaded performance for game logic and physics. The CPU's multi-threaded capabilities are also solid, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 16518 and a Geekbench multicore score of 9138, placing it in the 77th percentile of all CPUs.

However, the measured FPS data reveals that the CPU is not the limiting factor in this combo. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 61.1 FPS, but when the resolution increases to 1440p Low, the frame rate drops to 37.7 FPS, and at 4K Low, it falls to 22.5 FPS. This scaling pattern is characteristic of a GPU bottleneck. If the CPU were the constraint, the frame rates would remain relatively flat across resolutions. The CPU's high benchmark scores, including a Passmark single-thread score of 3481 and a 3dmark 2-thread score of 1699, suggest it has enough headroom to push higher frame rates if paired with a more capable graphics card. The data indicates that the i5-12400F is performing its role adequately, but its potential is entirely untapped in this configuration.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti is the clear performance limiter in this pairing. This Pascal-architecture GPU features 768 shading units, 48 TMUs, and 32 ROPs, with a base clock of 1291 MHz and a boost clock of 1392 MHz. Its memory configuration consists of 4 GB of GDDR5 on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 112.1 GB/s. The GPU's benchmark scores are modest, with a Passmark G3D score of 6340 and a 3dmark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 305, placing it in the 30th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce 940M and the AMD Radeon R7 240, which are both significantly less powerful in real-world gaming scenarios.

The 4 GB VRAM capacity is a critical constraint. At 1080p, the GPU can manage 61.1 FPS on Low, but the frame rate drops by 10.2 FPS when moving to Medium, and by another 13.1 FPS when moving to High. This steep decline suggests that the GPU is running out of memory or compute resources as texture quality and shading complexity increase. At 1440p, the frame rates halve compared to 1080p at the same settings, and at 4K, the GPU is completely overwhelmed, with the best case being 22.5 FPS on Low. The FP32 performance of 2.138 TFLOPS is simply insufficient for higher resolutions. The data strongly indicates that the GTX 1050 Ti is the reason this combo ranks so poorly, as the CPU is demonstrably capable of much higher performance.

How This Combo Ranks

This combination of Intel Core i5-12400F and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti ranks 1781 out of 1792 tested combos in Fivem, placing it in the bottom 0.6% of all configurations. This is an exceptionally poor ranking, driven almost entirely by the GPU's age and limitations. The CPU itself is far from the bottom of the pack; its average benchmark score of 19221 is nearly identical to the Intel Core i7-8700K, which scores 19210, and it is within 1.3% of the AMD EPYC 7773X. This indicates the CPU is a solid performer that is being held back by a severely underpowered graphics card.

The GPU's average benchmark score of 5316 is nearly identical to the NVIDIA GeForce 930A (5317) and the AMD Radeon R7 240 (5280), which are both entry-level parts from previous generations. The rank of 1781 out of 1792 means there are only 11 other combos that perform worse, likely those pairing the GTX 1050 Ti with even older or weaker CPUs. In practical terms, this combo is at the absolute entry-level for Fivem, and the benchmark data shows it is only suitable for 1080p gaming at the lowest settings. Any upgrade to the GPU would result in a massive improvement in frame rates, as the CPU has demonstrated it can handle far more demanding workloads.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings for this combo in Fivem?

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 with the Low preset is the only configuration that achieves an average of 61.1 FPS. Medium at 1080p is also playable at 50.9 FPS, but any higher resolution or settings results in sub-40 FPS performance.

Q: Why does the frame rate drop so much when going from 1080p to 1440p?

A: The GTX 1050 Ti's 4 GB of VRAM and limited compute power (2.138 TFLOPS) are the primary reasons. At 2560x1440 Low, the average FPS drops to 37.7, a 23.4 FPS decrease from 1080p Low, indicating a severe GPU bottleneck that is not related to CPU performance.

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-12400F a good match for the GTX 1050 Ti?

A: The benchmark data suggests the CPU is significantly more powerful than the GPU. The i5-12400F scores in the 77th percentile of all CPUs, while the GTX 1050 Ti is in the 30th percentile. This mismatch means the CPU is underutilized in Fivem, and a more powerful GPU would be needed to take advantage of its capabilities.

Q: Can this combo run Fivem at 4K?

A: No. The measured data shows that at 3840x2160, the best average FPS is 22.5 on Low settings, with Ultra dropping to 10 FPS. These frame rates are not viable for a multiplayer game.

Q: How does this combo compare to other configurations in the database?

A: It ranks 1781 out of 1792 combos, meaning it is in the bottom 0.6% of all tested setups. The GPU's performance is comparable to the NVIDIA GeForce 940M and AMD Radeon R7 240, which are both low-end mobile and desktop parts.

Q: What is the most impactful upgrade for this system?

A: The data clearly shows the GPU is the bottleneck. Upgrading the GTX 1050 Ti to a more powerful card would yield significant frame rate improvements across all resolutions, as the CPU has been shown to have ample performance headroom.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of this combo's capabilities across three resolutions and four settings presets.

At 3840x2160, the results are uniformly poor. The Ultra preset averages 10 FPS, which is unplayable. The Medium preset improves to 15.8 FPS, and High reaches 16.8 FPS. The Low preset is the best at this resolution, averaging 22.5 FPS, but it still falls far below any acceptable threshold for smooth gameplay. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 12.5 FPS, highlighting the GPU's inability to handle higher quality settings at this pixel count.

At 2560x1440, the situation is marginally better but still not ideal. The Low preset averages 37.7 FPS, which is the only playable option at this resolution. Medium drops to 29.8 FPS, High to 22.3 FPS, and Ultra to 20.9 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1440p shows a total loss of 16.8 FPS, demonstrating that even moderate increases in graphical fidelity have a significant impact on performance.

At 1920x1080, the combo finally reaches a playable state. The Low preset averages 61.1 FPS, which is the only configuration in the entire dataset to exceed 60 FPS. Medium is the next best, averaging 50.9 FPS, which is a 10.2 FPS drop from Low. High settings drop further to 37.8 FPS, and Ultra falls to 33.1 FPS. The full range from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a 28 FPS difference, indicating that the GPU is the primary constraint. The data confirms that 1080p Low is the only sensible choice for this hardware, and even then, users should expect frame rates that are adequate for casual play but not for high-refresh-rate competitive scenarios.