Fivem

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti delivers a solid, high-refresh-rate experience in Fivem at 1080p, but the data shows a sharp drop-off as resolution increases. This combination ranks 916th out of 1792 recorded combos for this game, placing it in the upper-middle tier of tested hardware. The benchmark results indicate that this pairing is capable of excellent performance at lower resolutions, yet the GPU becomes the primary constraint when pushing towards 4K.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 1920x1080 is the sweet spot. At Medium settings, the combo achieves 154 FPS, and at High settings it still delivers 125.7 FPS. Both are well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, and the Low preset reaches 197.7 FPS.

Q: How does the i5-12400F compare to its nearest rivals?

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

Q: How does the RTX 3060 Ti stack up against similar GPUs?

A: The RTX 3060 Ti's average benchmark score is 25120. It sits 0.2% behind the AMD Radeon RX 6700M and 0.5% behind both the AMD Radeon RX 6600 and AMD Radeon 890M. It also trails the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP by 0.7%.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Fivem?

A: Only with significant compromises. At 4K with Low settings, the average FPS is 71.3. Moving to Medium drops it to 59.1, and High brings it down to 48. The Ultra preset is the only unplayable option, yielding just 33.1 FPS.

Q: What is the CPU's multi-threaded performance like?

A: The i5-12400F scores 16518 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 6937 in Cinebench R20 multi-core. Its PassMark multithread score is 19433, with a physics score of 1202. These figures suggest strong multi-core capability for a 6-core, 12-thread part.

Q: What is the GPU's memory bandwidth and capacity?

A: The RTX 3060 Ti features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus. This provides a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. The 8 GB capacity is sufficient for the measured settings in Fivem, but the bandwidth becomes a factor at higher resolutions.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the dominant force in determining Fivem's performance at higher resolutions. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory running at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective) provides a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. This memory subsystem is a critical factor; the data shows that as resolution increases, the GPU's workload grows exponentially, and this is where the card's limits become apparent.

The GPU's architecture is Ampere, built on Samsung's 8 nm process, with 4864 shading units and 152 texture mapping units. The boost clock of 1665 MHz allows it to reach a peak FP32 performance of 16.20 TFLOPS. In Fivem, this raw compute power translates to excellent frame rates at 1080p and 1440p. The GPU's average benchmark score is 25120, placing it in the 69th percentile of all GPUs, which indicates it performs above the median.

However, the data reveals a clear trend: the RTX 3060 Ti's performance degrades significantly at 4K. At 3840x2160, even the Low preset only manages 71.3 FPS, a substantial drop from the 197.7 FPS seen at 1080p Low. This indicates that the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth are being saturated at 4K. The pixel rate of 133.2 GPixel/s and texture rate of 253.1 GTexel/s are simply not enough to maintain high frame rates when rendering over 8 million pixels. The card's performance at 4K Ultra, which dips to 33.1 FPS, shows that it is not suited for maximum settings at that resolution.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400F plays a supporting but vital role in this combo, ensuring the GPU is fed with enough data to maintain high frame rates. This 6-core, 12-thread processor from the Alder Lake generation has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. Its 18 MB of shared L3 cache is substantial and helps with game logic and physics calculations common in a multiplayer environment like Fivem.

The CPU's benchmark results are respectable, with an average score of 19221, placing it in the 77th percentile of all CPUs. Its multi-threaded capability is strong, as evidenced by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 16518 and a PassMark multithread score of 19433. This is critical for Fivem, which can be demanding on multiple threads for handling player positions, vehicle physics, and server-side scripts. The single-thread performance is also solid, with a Geekbench single-core score of 2221.

The data suggests that the i5-12400F is not the bottleneck at lower resolutions. At 1080p, the frame rates are high enough that the CPU is likely keeping pace with the GPU. The PassMark find prime numbers score of 72 and integer math score of 59995 show capable logic processing. However, its role is more about maintaining consistent frame pacing than pushing raw FPS. The CPU's performance is nearly identical to its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-8700K, with a delta of just 0.1%. This means that in a CPU-limited scenario, the i5-12400F would perform almost exactly like that older flagship.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of how this combo performs across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the results are outstanding. The Low preset achieves an average of 197.7 FPS, which is ideal for competitive play. Medium settings deliver 154 FPS, and High settings maintain a very smooth 125.7 FPS. Even at Ultra, the average FPS is 96, which is still well above 60.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but shows the GPU starting to work harder. Low settings produce an average of 129.9 FPS, while Medium drops to exactly 100 FPS. High settings yield 80.3 FPS, and Ultra falls to 65.5 FPS. This resolution is still highly playable across all presets, though Ultra is beginning to approach the lower limit of ideal smoothness.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's limitations become evident. Low settings are the only preset that maintains a playable frame rate, averaging 71.3 FPS. Medium settings drop to 59.1 FPS, which is just under the 60 FPS target. High settings fall to 48 FPS, and Ultra is nearly unplayable at 33.1 FPS. This data clearly shows that 4K is not the intended resolution for this GPU in Fivem.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K reveals a classic GPU-bound scenario. At 1080p Low, the average frame rate is 197.7 FPS. Scaling up to 1440p Low reduces this to 129.9 FPS, which is a 34% decrease. Moving to 4K Low yields 71.3 FPS, another 45% drop from the 1440p figure. This steep decline indicates that the RTX 3060 Ti's rendering capabilities are being exhausted as pixel count increases.

The scaling pattern is similar across all settings. For High settings, the progression is 125.7 FPS at 1080p, 80.3 FPS at 1440p, and 48 FPS at 4K. This consistent pattern across presets suggests that the limiting factor is the GPU's raw pixel throughput and memory bandwidth, not a specific setting. The 8 GB frame buffer and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient to handle the massive data throughput required at 4K with high fidelity.

This behavior indicates that the system is not CPU-limited in this game at these resolutions. If the i5-12400F were the bottleneck, we would expect to see similar frame rates across resolutions at the same settings. Instead, the significant drops point directly to the GPU. For the best experience, users should target 1080p or 1440p, where the GPU can fully flex its 16.20 TFLOPS of compute power without hitting memory constraints.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the optimal settings depend heavily on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For 1080p, the High preset is the best overall choice, delivering 125.7 FPS. This provides a great balance between visual quality and performance, ensuring smooth gameplay on high-refresh-rate monitors. The Ultra preset at 96 FPS is also viable if visual fidelity is the priority, but the performance cost is significant relative to the visual gain.

At 1440p, the Medium preset is the recommended starting point, achieving exactly 100 FPS. This offers a smooth experience while maintaining decent visual quality. The High preset at 80.3 FPS is also acceptable for most players, providing better visuals with a still-playable frame rate. The Ultra preset at 65.5 FPS is borderline, and competitive players may find it too inconsistent.

For 4K, the data strongly suggests avoiding this resolution with this GPU. The Low preset at 71.3 FPS is the only playable option, but it sacrifices significant visual quality. The Medium preset at 59.1 FPS is just below the 60 FPS threshold, which could lead to noticeable stuttering. The High and Ultra presets at 48 and 33.1 FPS respectively are not recommended for a smooth experience. The practical advice is to stay at 1440p or below for the best balance of visuals and performance with this hardware.