Fivem

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 delivers a performance profile in Fivem that is heavily dictated by resolution, with the CPU proving more than capable at lower settings and the GPU becoming the primary constraint as pixel count increases. The measured data for this combination shows a clear progression: at 1920x1080, the system produces extremely high frame rates across all settings, while at 4K, the frame rates drop significantly, particularly under Ultra settings. This indicates a system where the RTX 4080’s raw horsepower is sufficient for high-refresh gaming at 1440p, but the demands of 4K Ultra push the GPU to its limits, whereas the i5-12400F maintains a consistent ceiling for CPU-bound scenarios.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial across every settings preset, revealing how the workload shifts from the CPU to the GPU as resolution increases. At Low settings, the average frame rate falls from 307 FPS at 1920x1080 to 219 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of 88 FPS, and then further down to 122 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 60% decrease in performance from 1080p to 4K at Low settings, indicating that while the CPU can still feed the GPU at lower resolutions, the GPU’s rendering load at 4K becomes a significant bottleneck.

At Ultra settings, the scaling is even more pronounced. The average frame rate drops from 163 FPS at 1080p to 107 FPS at 1440p, and then plummets to 60 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is particularly telling, as it is the only measured row where the average frame rate falls below the 60 FPS threshold, suggesting that this combination cannot maintain a smooth experience at the highest graphical fidelity and resolution. The data shows that the gap between Low and Ultra settings widens as resolution increases: at 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 144 FPS, while at 4K, the difference is only 62 FPS. This compression of the settings gap at higher resolutions confirms that the GPU becomes the limiting component, as the additional pixel count overwhelms the shading and texture units regardless of the quality preset.

The Medium settings row provides additional insight, with the minimum frame rate data showing a 223 FPS floor at 1080p, a 147 FPS floor at 1440p, and an 82 FPS floor at 4K. These minimums indicate that even in demanding multiplayer scenes, the system maintains playable performance at Medium settings across all resolutions, though the 4K minimum of 82 FPS suggests occasional dips that could be noticeable on high-refresh displays. Overall, the resolution scaling pattern points to a system where 1080p and 1440p are the sweet spots for high-refresh gaming, while 4K requires a reduction in settings to achieve acceptable frame rates.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate recorded for this combination?

A: The highest average frame rate is 307 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This indicates the CPU and GPU combination can push well beyond typical 144Hz or 240Hz display refresh rates at 1080p when graphical fidelity is minimized.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average frame rate is 60 FPS. This is the lowest measured average across all resolution and settings combinations, indicating that the RTX 4080 is fully utilized at this extreme configuration, but the result meets only the baseline for smooth gameplay.

Q: Is there a significant difference between Medium and High settings at 1440p?

A: Yes, the data shows a 35 FPS difference. At 2560x1440, Medium settings produce an average of 173 FPS, while High settings produce 138 FPS. The minimum frame rates also differ, with Medium showing a 147 FPS floor compared to High’s unspecified minimum, suggesting that Medium provides a more consistent experience.

Q: Which resolution offers the best balance of performance and visual quality?

A: The 2560x1440 resolution with High settings provides a strong balance, with an average of 138 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold and only 25 FPS lower than Medium settings at the same resolution, while offering improved visual fidelity over Medium or Low presets.

Q: What is the frame rate at 1080p Ultra, and does it remain playable?

A: At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the average frame rate is 163 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold, making it highly playable and suitable for high-refresh displays, despite the higher graphical load compared to lower presets.

Q: How does the minimum frame rate at 4K Medium compare to the average?

A: At 3840x2160 with Medium settings, the minimum frame rate is 82 FPS, which is 14 FPS below the average of 96 FPS. This 85% ratio of minimum-to-average indicates relatively stable performance, though the 82 FPS floor is still above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured frame rate data, the optimal settings preset depends heavily on the target resolution and desired frame rate consistency. For 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 163 FPS, which is more than sufficient for any current display refresh rate, including 144Hz and 165Hz monitors. The High preset at 1080p offers 210 FPS, while Medium provides 263 FPS, but the Ultra preset’s 163 FPS average represents the best visual quality without sacrificing playability, as it remains well above the 60 FPS minimum threshold.

For 2560x1440, the High preset stands out as the recommended choice, with an average of 138 FPS. This provides a 30 FPS improvement over the Ultra preset’s 107 FPS, while the visual difference between High and Ultra is often less noticeable than the performance gap. The Medium preset at 1440p offers 173 FPS, but the 35 FPS advantage over High may not justify the reduction in graphical fidelity for most users. The Ultra preset at 1440p, with its 107 FPS average, remains viable for 100Hz displays but leaves little headroom for demanding multiplayer scenes.

At 3840x2160, the Medium preset is the clear recommendation, with an average of 96 FPS and a minimum of 82 FPS. This is the only 4K preset that maintains an average above 90 FPS while staying above the 60 FPS minimum threshold. The High preset at 4K drops to 77 FPS, which is still playable, but the Medium preset’s 19 FPS advantage provides more stability. The Ultra preset at 4K, with its 60 FPS average, is only suitable for displays locked to 60Hz and leaves no margin for frame rate drops in busy multiplayer areas. The data suggests that for the best experience, users should prioritize Medium settings at 4K, High settings at 1440p, and Ultra settings at 1080p.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-12400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 combination ranks 297th out of 3707 tested combos in Fivem, placing it in the top 8% of all configurations. This percentile ranking reflects the system’s strong overall performance, particularly given the CPU’s mid-range positioning and the GPU’s high-end capabilities. The rank of 297 out of 3707 indicates that while this combo is not at the absolute top of the leaderboard, it outperforms the vast majority of tested systems, with only 296 combinations achieving higher frame rates in this specific game.

The combo’s ranking is likely driven by the RTX 4080’s substantial graphical power, which allows for high frame rates at demanding resolutions, while the i5-12400F provides enough CPU throughput to avoid bottlenecking in most scenarios. However, the 297th rank also suggests that there are combinations with more powerful CPUs or GPUs that achieve better results in Fivem, which is known for its multiplayer CPU overhead. The delta between this combo and higher-ranked systems is not directly quantified in the available data, but the percentile placement indicates that this configuration is competitive, though not elite, in the broader landscape of tested hardware.

Given the 3707 total combos tested, the 297th rank places this system in the upper echelon, with only approximately 8% of combinations performing better. This is consistent with the measured frame rates, which show high performance at 1080p and 1440p, but less impressive results at 4K Ultra. The rank reflects a system that excels in most scenarios but falls short of the very best configurations, likely those pairing top-tier CPUs with the RTX 4080 or higher-end GPUs. For users seeking a high-refresh 1440p experience, this combo’s rank is reassuring, as it indicates the system is well above average for the game.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400F features 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. This Alder Lake architecture processor has an 18 MB shared L3 cache and supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, though the measured FPS data does not specify which memory type was used. The CPU’s 3DMark benchmarks show a single-thread score of 909 and a max-thread score of 5912, indicating strong single-core performance that is crucial for Fivem’s multiplayer gameplay, which often relies on a few heavily loaded threads for game logic and network processing.

In Fivem, the CPU’s role is evident in the frame rate differences between settings at the same resolution. At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves 307 FPS, while the Ultra preset achieves 163 FPS, a difference of 144 FPS. This gap suggests that at lower resolutions, the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with enough data to reach very high frame rates, but as settings increase, the GPU’s rendering workload becomes the limiting factor. The 4K Low result of 122 FPS, compared to 307 FPS at 1080p Low, shows that even with minimal graphical load, the GPU cannot maintain the same frame rates at higher resolutions, confirming that the CPU is not the primary bottleneck at 4K.

The i5-12400F’s Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12380 and single-core score of 1680 indicate a balanced processor that can handle both multi-threaded workloads and single-threaded tasks. The PassMark multi-thread score of 19433 and single-thread score of 3481 further support this, with the CPU’s 73rd percentile ranking among all CPUs showing it is a solid mid-range performer. In the context of Fivem, the CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient to avoid bottlenecking the RTX 4080 at lower resolutions, but the data suggests that at 1080p Low, the CPU may be approaching its limit, as the 307 FPS result is likely near the maximum the processor can produce in this game.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates across all settings. The Low preset averages 307 FPS, the Medium preset averages 263 FPS with a minimum of 223 FPS and a maximum of 302 FPS, the High preset averages 210 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 163 FPS. These results show a clear progression, with each step up in settings reducing the average frame rate by roughly 50 FPS, from Low to Medium (44 FPS difference), Medium to High (53 FPS difference), and High to Ultra (47 FPS difference). The Medium preset’s minimum of 223 FPS indicates that even in demanding scenes, the frame rate remains above 200 FPS, making 1080p gaming on this combo exceptionally smooth.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show a noticeable drop from 1080p. The Low preset averages 219 FPS, the Medium preset averages 173 FPS with a minimum of 147 FPS and a maximum of 199 FPS, the High preset averages 138 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 107 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p at Low settings is a 88 FPS reduction, while at Ultra settings, the reduction is 56 FPS. The Medium preset’s minimum of 147 FPS is still well above the 60 FPS threshold, making 1440p gaming with Medium or High settings a strong option for high-refresh displays.

At 3840x2160, the performance drops significantly, particularly at higher settings. The Low preset averages 122 FPS, the Medium preset averages 96 FPS with a minimum of 82 FPS and a maximum of 110 FPS, the High preset averages 77 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 60 FPS. The Medium preset is the standout at 4K, as its 96 FPS average is 19 FPS higher than High and 36 FPS higher than Ultra, while maintaining a minimum of 82 FPS. The Ultra preset’s 60 FPS average is exactly at the standard refresh rate threshold, but the lack of minimum FPS data suggests potential dips below this level could occur. The 4K results show that this combo is capable of 4K gaming, but only at lower settings for high-refresh experiences, with Medium being the recommended upper bound for smooth performance.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 716.8 GB/s. The GPU has a base clock of 2205 MHz and a boost clock of 2505 MHz, with 9728 shading units and 304 texture mapping units. The RTX 4080’s 5 nm process node and Ada Lovelace architecture deliver substantial graphical performance, as evidenced by its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6567 and PassMark G3D score of 34457. The GPU’s 86th percentile ranking among all GPUs places it in the high-end tier, though its nearest rivals show it is closely matched with the RTX 4080 SUPER, which has a similar average benchmark score.

In Fivem, the GPU’s role is most apparent at 4K resolution, where the frame rates are heavily constrained by the pixel count. The measured data shows that at 4K Ultra, the average frame rate is 60 FPS, while at 4K Low, it is 122 FPS. This 62 FPS difference between the lowest and highest settings at 4K demonstrates the GPU’s sensitivity to graphical load, as the Ultra preset’s increased shading, texture, and lighting demands reduce performance by half compared to Low. The GPU’s 16 GB of VRAM is likely sufficient for Fivem at 4K, as the game is not known for extreme VRAM usage, but the rendering pipeline becomes the bottleneck as resolution increases.

The RTX 4080’s performance scaling from 1080p to 4K shows a clear GPU-bound pattern. At Low settings, the frame rate drops from 307 FPS at 1080p to 122 FPS at 4K, a 60% reduction, while at Ultra settings, the drop is from 163 FPS to 60 FPS, a 63% reduction. This consistent scaling across settings indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions, with the CPU providing sufficient headroom to avoid becoming the bottleneck. The GPU’s 32 MB of L2 cache and 48.74 TFLOPS FP32 performance enable high fill rates and complex shader operations, but the 4K Ultra result of 60 FPS suggests that even this powerful GPU cannot maintain high frame rates at maximum fidelity in Fivem’s multiplayer environment.