Fivem

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 delivers a playable but constrained experience in Fivem, depending heavily on resolution and settings. The data places this combination in the lower half of tested systems, ranking 2911 out of 3707 combos. This percentile position indicates that while the hardware is functional, it does not provide a top-tier experience in this multiplayer title, and users should temper expectations for high-refresh-rate gameplay at higher resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The comboRankInGame of 2911 out of 3707 tested combinations places this system in the 21st percentile of all tested hardware pairings for Fivem. This is a low ranking, suggesting that the RTX 2060 is the primary bottleneck in this configuration, especially when compared to modern mid-range and high-end GPUs. The CPU, while not top-tier, holds its own in synthetic benchmarks, but the overall ranking shows that this pairing is not optimized for Fivem's specific demands.

For context, the RTX 2060's average benchmark score of 15290 places it near the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 (15283, deltaPct 0), the AMD Radeon 680M (15270, deltaPct 0.1), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM (15199, deltaPct 0.6). This is a tight cluster of GPUs with similar raw compute performance, meaning the RTX 2060 is not significantly ahead of older or integrated solutions. The Intel Core i5-12400F, with an average benchmark score of 19039, sits near the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (19047, deltaPct 0) and the Intel Core 3 201E (19056, deltaPct -0.1), showing it is competitive with mobile and lower-end desktop parts. The combination of a mid-pack CPU and a lower-mid-pack GPU results in a system that is adequate for 1080p gaming but struggles to maintain smooth frame rates at higher resolutions.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is a Turing-architecture GPU with 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 336.0 GB/s. Its base clock is 1365 MHz with a boost clock of 1680 MHz. The card features 1920 shading units, 120 texture mapping units, and 48 render output units, along with 30 RT cores and 240 tensor cores. These specifications yield a pixel rate of 80.64 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 201.6 GTexel/s, with a FP32 performance of 6.451 TFLOPS.

In Fivem, the GPU's 6 GB VRAM is a critical factor. At 4K resolution, the data shows average FPS ranging from 26 (Ultra) to 53 (Low), indicating that the card is heavily taxed. The memory bandwidth of 336.0 GB/s is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but at 3840x2160, the card appears to run out of both compute and memory headroom. The RTX 2060's percentileVsAllGpus of 58 shows it performs better than 58% of all GPUs, but this is a relative measure; in absolute terms, it is a mid-range card from 2019. The measured FPS data confirms this: at 1080p Ultra, the card averages 71 FPS, which is playable but not high-refresh-rate territory. The GPU's role in this combo is to provide a baseline experience, and the data suggests that lowering settings is necessary to achieve higher frame rates, particularly at 1440p and 4K.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture, manufactured on a 10 nm process. It has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, with a TDP of 65 W. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. It supports dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5 memory and has 20 PCIe Gen 5 lanes.

In synthetic benchmarks, the i5-12400F shows strong multi-threaded performance with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12380 and a single-core score of 1680. Its Geekbench scores are 9472 multi-core and 1964 single-core. The PassMark multi-thread score is 19433, and the single-thread score is 3481. These numbers indicate a capable mid-range CPU that should not bottleneck the RTX 2060 in most scenarios, especially at lower resolutions where GPU load is higher. The CPU's percentileVsAllCpus of 73 means it outperforms 73% of all CPUs, which is a solid position.

For Fivem, a game that often relies on single-thread performance for server-side and physics calculations, the i5-12400F's single-core boost of 4.40 GHz is beneficial. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 145 FPS, demonstrating that the CPU can handle high frame rates when the GPU is not the limiting factor. However, at 4K Ultra, the frame rate drops to 26 FPS, indicating that the GPU is overwhelmed and the CPU's performance is secondary. The CPU's role is to provide sufficient headroom for the GPU to operate, and the data suggests it does so effectively up to 1440p.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of the combo's performance across resolutions and settings.

At 1920x1080, the results are as follows: Low settings yield an average of 145 FPS, Medium settings average 115 FPS (with min 97 and max 132), High settings average 92 FPS, and Ultra settings average 71 FPS. This resolution is clearly where this combo shines, with even Ultra settings providing a smooth experience above 60 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 74 FPS, showing that the GPU has enough headroom to handle the increased graphical load.

At 2560x1440, the performance drops noticeably: Low settings average 96 FPS, Medium settings average 75 FPS (with min 64 and max 87), High settings average 60 FPS, and Ultra settings average 47 FPS. Here, the 60 FPS mark is only crossed at Medium and below. Ultra settings dip below 50 FPS, which may feel less fluid for fast-paced multiplayer action. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is significant, with the Low settings average falling by 49 FPS and Ultra falling by 24 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the combo struggles: Low settings average 53 FPS, Medium settings average 42 FPS (with min 36 and max 48), High settings average 33 FPS, and Ultra settings average 26 FPS. None of these averages reach the 60 FPS target, and even Low settings are below ideal for competitive play. The 6 GB VRAM of the RTX 2060 is likely a limiting factor here, as 4K textures and geometry can exceed this capacity, causing performance to plummet.

The Medium settings at all resolutions provide the most consistent data with min and max FPS values, showing that this preset is more stable than Low or High, which only have average values. This suggests that Medium is a "sweet spot" for this combo, balancing visual quality and performance.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a clear trend: the GPU is the dominant bottleneck at higher resolutions. At 1080p Low, the combo averages 145 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low, it drops to 96 FPS, a 34% decrease. At 4K Low, it drops further to 53 FPS, a 45% decrease from 1440p and a 63% decrease from 1080p. This pattern holds across all settings.

For High settings, the drop is from 92 FPS at 1080p to 60 FPS at 1440p (a 35% decrease) and then to 33 FPS at 4K (a 45% decrease from 1440p). The Ultra settings show a similar trend: 71 FPS at 1080p, 47 FPS at 1440p (a 34% decrease), and 26 FPS at 4K (a 45% decrease from 1440p).

The consistent ~34% drop from 1080p to 1440p and ~45% drop from 1440p to 4K indicates that the limiting component is the GPU, as the CPU is not showing signs of bottlenecking at any resolution—if it were, the frame rate drops would be less steep at higher resolutions. The RTX 2060's 6 GB VRAM and its compute capabilities are simply insufficient for 4K gaming in Fivem, and the data suggests that 1440p is the practical ceiling for this combo, with 1080p being the optimal resolution for high refresh rates.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Fivem at 4K with playable frame rates?

A: No. The data shows that at 3840x2160, even Low settings average only 53 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 26 FPS. None of the 4K presets achieve a 60 FPS average, making 4K not recommended for this hardware.

Q: What is the best resolution for this CPU-GPU pairing in Fivem?

A: The data indicates that 1920x1080 is the optimal resolution. At 1080p Ultra, the combo averages 71 FPS, and at 1080p High, it averages 92 FPS. Both are above the 60 FPS threshold, providing a smooth experience.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 2060's average benchmark score is 15290, which is nearly identical to the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 (15283, deltaPct 0) and the AMD Radeon 680M (15270, deltaPct 0.1). It is only 0.6% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM (15199) and 0.8% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 7600 (15171).

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-12400F a limiting factor in this combo?

A: The CPU's benchmark scores, such as a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12380 and a single-core score of 1680, suggest it is not the primary bottleneck. The Frame rate drops from 1080p to 4K are consistent with GPU limitations, indicating the i5-12400F provides sufficient performance.

Q: What settings preset provides the most stable performance?

A: The Medium preset at each resolution includes min and max FPS data, unlike Low, High, and Ultra which only have averages. At 1080p Medium, the average is 115 FPS with a min of 97 and max of 132, showing good stability.

Q: Does the 6 GB VRAM of the RTX 2060 affect performance at 4K?

A: The data shows a significant drop in FPS at 3840x2160 compared to lower resolutions. While the exact VRAM usage is not measured, the 6 GB capacity is likely a contributing factor to the low average FPS at 4K, as the game's assets at that resolution can exceed this limit.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the best experience for this combo depends on the user's priority for frame rate versus visual quality.

For 1080p gaming, the Ultra preset is viable, averaging 71 FPS. This provides the best visual quality while staying above the 60 FPS threshold. If a higher refresh rate is desired, the High preset averages 92 FPS, and Medium averages 115 FPS, both offering a smoother experience with a slight reduction in visual fidelity.

For 1440p gaming, the High preset averages exactly 60 FPS, making it the minimum recommended setting for a playable experience. The Medium preset averages 75 FPS, which is a better choice for maintaining frame rate headroom, as it provides a 15 FPS buffer above the 60 FPS target. The Ultra preset at 47 FPS is not recommended for fast-paced multiplayer, as it falls below the smoothness threshold.

For 4K gaming, none of the presets are ideal. The Low preset averages 53 FPS, which is the highest achievable, but it requires a significant drop in visual quality. The Medium preset averages 42 FPS, which may be acceptable for less demanding scenarios but is not recommended for competitive play. Users seeking 4K performance should consider a more powerful GPU.

The Medium preset across all resolutions provides the most consistent performance, as evidenced by the min and max FPS data. It offers a balanced compromise between visual quality and frame rate. For this combo, the recommended approach is to use 1080p with High or Medium settings for the best balance, or 1440p with Medium settings if a higher resolution is preferred. Lowering settings to Low at 4K is possible, but the experience will be subpar compared to 1080p.