Fivem

Fivem, the multiplayer modification platform built on Grand Theft Auto V, presents a unique performance profile that heavily depends on server-side scripting and player count. The benchmark data for the Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 provides a clear picture of how this combination handles the game across different resolutions and settings. The measured frames per second (FPS) reveal a system that is capable of delivering high refresh rates at 1080p and 1440p, while 4K performance demands careful settings selection to maintain smooth gameplay.

Resolution Scaling

The transition from 1080p to 4K showcases a significant performance drop, indicating a shift in the system's bottleneck. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 279.7 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 at Low settings, the average FPS drops to 187, and at 3840x2160 it falls further to 103.2 FPS. This represents a 63% reduction in frame rate from 1080p to 4K when using the lowest settings. The scaling pattern is consistent across all settings presets, but the magnitude of the drop is most pronounced at the lower end of the graphics spectrum.

When analyzing the High preset, the frame rates go from 176.2 FPS at 1080p to 116.6 FPS at 1440p, and finally to 64.4 FPS at 4K. This is a 63% decrease from 1080p to 4K, mirroring the Low preset's relative drop. The Ultra preset follows a similar trajectory, falling from 137.5 FPS at 1080p to 89.4 FPS at 1440p, and then to 52.9 FPS at 4K. The consistent percentage drops across presets suggest that the scaling is primarily driven by the resolution's pixel count, rather than a specific settings feature.

The data indicates that at 1080p, the CPU is likely the primary limiting factor, as the RTX 5070 has ample headroom to push frame rates well beyond what the i5-12400F can feed. At 4K, the GPU becomes more heavily loaded, as evidenced by the frame rate reductions. The 4K Ultra result of 52.9 FPS is notably lower than the 4K High result of 64.4 FPS, showing that the Ultra preset's additional graphical demands have a substantial impact at higher resolutions. This behavior is typical of a game where draw distance and object density, common in multiplayer environments, place significant stress on both the CPU and GPU.

Settings Recommendations

The benchmark results offer a clear hierarchy for achieving the best experience. For players targeting 60 FPS as a baseline, the 4K High preset delivers 64.4 FPS, making it the optimal choice for 4K displays. The 4K Medium preset provides a more comfortable margin with 78.9 FPS, while 4K Ultra falls below the 60 FPS threshold at 52.9 FPS, making it unsuitable for smooth gameplay on standard 60Hz monitors. The 4K Low preset at 103.2 FPS offers headroom for high-refresh-rate 4K panels, but the visual compromise may not be worthwhile for most users.

At 1440p, the situation is more flexible. The Ultra preset achieves 89.4 FPS, which is playable on 90Hz or 100Hz monitors. The High preset at 116.6 FPS is well-suited for 120Hz displays, offering a good balance between visual fidelity and speed. The Medium preset at 145.7 FPS and Low preset at 187 FPS cater to competitive players with 144Hz or 165Hz panels, where higher frame rates provide a tangible advantage in fast-paced multiplayer scenarios. For most 1440p users, the High preset is the recommended starting point, as it provides a strong combination of image quality and performance.

For 1080p, the system is performance-rich. The Ultra preset at 137.5 FPS is sufficient for 144Hz monitors, while the High preset at 176.2 FPS can drive 165Hz panels. The Medium preset at 220 FPS and Low preset at 279.7 FPS are geared toward 240Hz or 360Hz esports displays. Given the CPU-bound nature of Fivem at this resolution, the difference between Medium and Low is more about reducing CPU load than GPU load. Players seeking the highest possible frame rates should select Low, but those with 144Hz monitors will find Ultra perfectly adequate.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is a key component in this configuration. Its 12 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus provides 672.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU operates at a base clock of 2325 MHz and a boost clock of 2512 MHz. These specifications are relevant to Fivem's performance, as the game's large open world and numerous player models require substantial memory bandwidth and texture throughput. The RTX 5070's 80 ROPs and 192 TMUs help maintain consistent fill rates, which is crucial for rendering the dense urban environments typical of Fivem servers.

The benchmark scores for the RTX 5070 place it in the 83rd percentile of all GPUs. Its average benchmark score is 41687, which is nearly identical to its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon Pro 5300, which scores 41610, a delta of 0.2%. The NVIDIA Tesla M40 scores 41897, a -0.5% delta, and the AMD Radeon Pro 580X scores 41991, a -0.7% delta. These comparisons show that while the RTX 5070 is a high-performing card, its raw benchmark numbers are tightly clustered with these other GPUs, indicating that in synthetic tests, it is not dramatically faster than those specific models.

In the context of Fivem, the GPU's role becomes more pronounced at higher resolutions. The measured FPS at 4K Ultra (52.9 FPS) versus 4K Low (103.2 FPS) demonstrates that the GPU is being taxed by the more demanding settings. The 12 GB VRAM capacity is likely sufficient for Fivem at all tested settings, as the game rarely exceeds 8 GB of video memory at 4K. The 672.0 GB/s bandwidth ensures that texture streaming from the game world is handled without stuttering, which is critical in a multiplayer environment where new assets load frequently as players move around the map.

Measured FPS Breakdown

Starting with 1920x1080, the data shows a wide range of performance. At Low settings, the combo produces 279.7 FPS, which drops to 220 FPS at Medium, 176.2 FPS at High, and 137.5 FPS at Ultra. The step from Low to Medium is a 21% reduction, while the step from High to Ultra is a 22% reduction. This suggests that each settings tier has a meaningful impact on frame rate, and the GPU is not the limiting factor at this resolution, as even the Ultra preset delivers frame rates well above the refresh rates of typical monitors.

At 2560x1440, the performance scales down predictably. Low settings yield 187 FPS, Medium gives 145.7 FPS, High produces 116.6 FPS, and Ultra drops to 89.4 FPS. The relative differences between presets are similar to 1080p, indicating that the GPU is now becoming more involved, but the i5-12400F still has enough headroom to keep frame rates high. The 1440p High result of 116.6 FPS is particularly notable, as it sits comfortably above the 100 FPS threshold that many gamers consider the minimum for a smooth experience.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates become more moderate. Low settings deliver 103.2 FPS, Medium gives 78.9 FPS, High produces 64.4 FPS, and Ultra falls to 52.9 FPS. The 4K results show a clear pattern: the GPU is now the primary bottleneck, and the differences between presets are more pronounced in absolute terms. The gap between 4K Low and 4K Ultra is 50.3 FPS, which is significant. The 4K High result of 64.4 FPS is just above the 60 FPS target, making it the highest quality preset that maintains playable frame rates at this resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-12400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 ranks 364th out of 1792 tested combos in Fivem. This places the system in the top 20% of all combinations tested in the database. The rank is determined by the measured FPS across all resolutions and settings, weighted by the game's performance profile. A rank of 364 out of 1792 indicates that this setup is well above average for Fivem, but there are still a substantial number of more powerful configurations, typically featuring higher-end CPUs and GPUs.

The rank reflects the balanced nature of this pairing. The i5-12400F, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, is a solid mid-range processor, while the RTX 5070 is a high-end GPU. In Fivem, which can be CPU-intensive due to server-side scripting, the i5-12400F's performance is adequate but not exceptional. The CPU's benchmark scores show it sits in the 77th percentile of all CPUs, with an average score of 19221. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-8700K (19210, 0.1% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS (19364, -0.7% delta). This indicates that the i5-12400F is comparable to older high-end processors and newer mid-range mobile chips.

The combo's rank is likely held back by the 1080p results, where the CPU limits frame rates. At 4K, the GPU's performance is more decisive, and the RTX 5070's capabilities are better utilized. The 364th rank suggests that for Fivem, this system is a strong performer, but not in the top tier. Users with this combo can expect a smooth experience at 1080p and 1440p, with 4K requiring settings adjustments to maintain 60 FPS.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400F has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. Its 18 MB of shared L3 cache is notable for gaming workloads. The CPU's benchmark results show a single-thread score of 909 in 3DMark and 2332 in Cinebench R23, while its multi-thread scores are 5912 in 3DMark max threads and 16518 in Cinebench R23 multicore. These scores indicate that the CPU has strong single-thread performance, which is critical for Fivem's main game loop and physics calculations.

In Fivem, the CPU is heavily involved in processing server data, player positions, and vehicle interactions. The 1080p results demonstrate this CPU dependency, as frame rates are relatively high across all settings, and the differences between presets are less about GPU load and more about the CPU's ability to handle the game's logic. The i5-12400F's 4.40 GHz boost clock provides sufficient processing power for most multiplayer scenarios, but the 6-core/12-thread configuration may struggle in heavily populated servers with many players and complex scripts.

The CPU's percentile rank of 77th places it above average, but its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-8700K, which has a similar average score of 19210. The i5-12400F's newer architecture gives it a slight edge in single-thread performance, which is evident in its 3DMark single-thread score of 909. This is important for Fivem, as the game's performance often hinges on single-threaded tasks. The 65W TDP of the i5-12400F also indicates that it runs relatively cool, allowing for sustained boost clocks during extended gaming sessions. The data suggests that while the CPU is not the primary bottleneck at 4K, it does have a measurable impact on frame rates at 1080p, where the RTX 5070 is capable of far higher output than the CPU can deliver.