Fivem

The data for Fivem with the Intel Core i5-12400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 shows a configuration that scales predictably across resolutions, with the CPU emerging as a significant constraint at lower settings. This pairing, ranked 36th out of 1792 tested combinations, demonstrates that the graphics card is not the primary bottleneck in most scenarios, but rather the six-core processor limits the potential of the flagship GPU, particularly at 1080p.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS results reveal a clear pattern of diminishing returns as resolution decreases. At 4K Ultra, the system produces 65.2 FPS, which jumps to 121 FPS at 1440p Ultra and further to 186.6 FPS at 1080p Ultra. This scaling is substantial, but the relative increases between resolutions shrink as settings are lowered, indicating a shift in the bottleneck.

At Low settings, the progression is 140.6 FPS at 4K, 252.9 FPS at 1440p, and 305.9 FPS at 1080p. The jump from 4K to 1440p at Low settings is an 80% increase, while the jump from 1440p to 1080p is only a 21% increase. This compression at the top end suggests the CPU is capping performance; the RTX 5090 is capable of far more than 305.9 FPS, but the Core i5-12400F cannot feed it data fast enough at lower resolutions where pixel count is less demanding.

Conversely, at Ultra settings, the scaling is more consistent: 65.2 to 121 FPS (an 86% increase) from 4K to 1440p, and then 121 to 186.6 FPS (a 54% increase) from 1440p to 1080p. The larger gap at higher settings implies that the GPU is doing more work, allowing the CPU to keep up better. The data suggests that at 4K Ultra, the system is GPU-limited, while at 1080p Low, it is heavily CPU-limited, with the sweet spot being a balance of moderate resolution and high settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS this configuration can achieve in Fivem?

A: The highest recorded average FPS is 305.9, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival in raw processing power?

A: The Intel Core i5-12400F has an average benchmark score of 19221, which is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core i7-8700K (19210) and 0.3% higher than the Intel Core i5-1335U (19167). It is 0.7% behind the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS (19364).

Q: Is the RTX 5090 the main bottleneck in this system?

A: No. The data indicates that at 1080p Low, the GPU produces 305.9 FPS, which is far below its potential. The CPU, with its single-thread score of 909 in 3dmark, becomes the limiting factor at lower resolutions and settings.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the average FPS drops from 252.9 on Low to 121 on Ultra, representing a 52% reduction in frame rate when moving to the highest preset.

Q: How does the GPU's benchmark score compare to its closest rival?

A: The RTX 5090 has an average benchmark score of 84306. It is 0.1% ahead of the RTX 5090 D (84241) and 0.2% ahead of the RTX 5050 Mobile (84171), while being 1.3% ahead of the AMD Radeon PRO W6600 (83209).

Q: Does the system maintain playable frame rates at 4K?

A: Yes, at 4K High, the average FPS is 89.7, and at 4K Medium it is 107.1. However, at 4K Ultra, the average drops to 65.2, which is still playable but significantly lower.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is a flagship card with 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 1.79 TB/s. Its boost clock is 2407 MHz, and it features 21760 shading units. In Fivem, the GPU's role is heavily dependent on the resolution and preset. The benchmark results show that the card is underutilized in many scenarios. For instance, at 1080p Low, the card only needs to produce 305.9 FPS, which is a modest workload for a card with a Passmark G3D score of 39650.

The VRAM capacity is more than sufficient for Fivem's demands, as the game is not known for high-resolution textures that would stress the memory. The GPU's compute capabilities, reflected in its Passmark GPU Compute score of 26756, are not the limiting factor. Instead, the data suggests that the RTX 5090 is waiting on the CPU to deliver draw calls and game logic updates. The GPU's performance percentile of 94 indicates it is a top-tier part, but in this pairing, it is often held back. The card's clock speeds and memory bandwidth only become relevant at 4K Ultra, where the 65.2 FPS result suggests the GPU is finally being pushed closer to its limits.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the configuration delivers 305.9 FPS on Low, 284.8 FPS on Medium, 237.6 FPS on High, and 186.6 FPS on Ultra. The gap between Low and Medium is only 21.1 FPS, while the gap between High and Ultra is 51 FPS. This indicates diminishing returns from lowering settings below Medium, as the CPU is likely the bottleneck. The jump from Medium to High is a 47.2 FPS drop, showing that High settings add a significant GPU load.

At 2560x1440, the results are 252.9 FPS on Low, 197.4 FPS on Medium, 159 FPS on High, and 121 FPS on Ultra. The drop from Low to Medium is 55.5 FPS, which is larger than the 1080p equivalent, suggesting the GPU is becoming more involved. The progression from High to Ultra is a 38 FPS reduction. At 4K (3840x2160), the numbers are 140.6 FPS on Low, 107.1 FPS on Medium, 89.7 FPS on High, and 65.2 FPS on Ultra. The scaling here is consistent, with a 33.5 FPS drop from Low to Medium and a 24.5 FPS drop from High to Ultra.

Comparing across resolutions, the 1080p Low result of 305.9 FPS is 217% higher than the 4K Ultra result of 65.2 FPS. The data shows that the system can handle high refresh rate gaming at 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K, it falls below the 100 FPS mark on all presets except Low.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. Its benchmark scores show a single-thread performance of 909 in 3dmark and 2332 in Cinebench R23, with a multi-core score of 16518 in Cinebench R23. The CPU's percentile rank is 77, indicating it is a solid mid-range part, but it is not in the same league as the GPU.

In Fivem, the CPU's role is critical because the game's multiplayer nature often involves complex server-side logic and many on-screen entities. The data shows that the CPU becomes the bottleneck at lower resolutions. For example, at 1080p Low, the GPU is only producing 305.9 FPS, which is a high number but likely far below the GPU's maximum. The CPU's 3dmark 2-thread score of 1699 and single-thread score of 909 suggest that its per-core performance is adequate but not exceptional.

The nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-8700K, has a nearly identical average score (19210 vs 19221), meaning the 12400F offers no meaningful advantage in raw processing power. This explains why the system's frame rates plateau at around 300 FPS at 1080p Low. The CPU's 65 W TDP and 6 cores are sufficient for gaming, but for a GPU like the RTX 5090, a higher-end processor would be needed to fully unlock its potential. The benchmark results indicate that the CPU is the limiting factor in this pairing at 1080p and 1440p with lower settings.

Settings Recommendations

The optimal preset depends on the target resolution. For 1080p, the Medium preset at 284.8 FPS offers an excellent balance, as the jump to Low only adds 21.1 FPS, which is unlikely to be perceptible, while High drops to 237.6 FPS, a 16.6% reduction. For users with high refresh rate monitors, Medium is the best choice, as it stays above 280 FPS while providing better visuals than Low.

At 1440p, the High preset at 159 FPS is the recommended setting. It provides a 38 FPS advantage over Ultra (121 FPS) while maintaining a solid frame rate. The Medium preset at 197.4 FPS is also viable, but High offers a better visual experience for a 38.4 FPS cost. Low at 252.9 FPS is overkill for most displays and sacrifices too much visual quality.

For 4K, the data shows that Ultra at 65.2 FPS is only playable on slower displays. The Medium preset at 107.1 FPS is the sweet spot, as it is nearly 42 FPS faster than Ultra and provides a good balance of fidelity and performance. High at 89.7 FPS is a compromise, but Medium is the better choice for maintaining a comfortable frame rate. In all cases, the measured data suggests avoiding Low settings at 4K, as the 140.6 FPS result is not worth the severe visual downgrade. The best overall experience per the measured rows is 1440p High, which offers a high frame rate and good detail without pushing the GPU to its limits.