Fivem

# Fivem with Intel Core i5-12600KF + Intel Arc B570

The Intel Core i5-12600KF paired with the Intel Arc B570 produces a mid-pack result in Fivem, ranking 2396th out of 3005 tested combos. This places the combination in the lower half of the database, with the CPU and GPU both sitting near the 65th-79th percentile of their respective categories. The measured frame rates tell a story of a system that handles 1080p well, struggles at 4K, and shows a clear performance ceiling dictated by the graphics card at higher resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a sharp drop as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo produces 136 FPS average. Moving to 1440p Low drops that to 89 FPS, a decline of roughly 35%. At 4K Low, the average falls further to 50 FPS, which is about 44% below the 1440p figure and 63% below 1080p. This scaling pattern indicates that the system becomes progressively more GPU-bound as pixel count rises.

For High settings, the same trend holds: 86 FPS at 1080p, 56 FPS at 1440p, and 31 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops between each step are consistent — approximately 35% from 1080p to 1440p, and another 45% from 1440p to 4K. This linear degradation suggests the Intel Arc B570 is the limiting component at higher resolutions, as its 10 GB GDDR6 memory and 160-bit bus width are taxed heavily by 4K workloads.

The Ultra preset tells a similar story but with lower absolute numbers. At 1080p Ultra, the system manages 67 FPS; 1440p Ultra drops to 44 FPS; 4K Ultra falls to 24 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is barely playable for most users, indicating that this preset at maximum resolution exceeds the comfortable operating range of this GPU. The data shows that the drop from Medium to Ultra at any given resolution costs roughly 37-38% of the frame rate, which is a substantial penalty for the visual uplift provided.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 2396th out of 3005 tested combinations in Fivem, placing it in the 20th percentile of all tested systems. This is a below-average result for a pairing of a Core i5-12600KF and an Arc B570. The CPU alone holds a 79th percentile ranking against all processors, while the GPU sits at the 65th percentile against all graphics cards. The gap between these individual rankings and the combo's overall position suggests that Fivem is particularly demanding on the specific combination of these two components.

Looking at the GPU's nearest rivals, the Arc B570's average benchmark score of 20556 is nearly identical to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (20534, deltaPct 0.1) and the Intel Arc A750 (20582, deltaPct -0.1). This means the B570 performs essentially on par with those cards in synthetic benchmarks. However, in Fivem specifically, the combo result of 2396th out of 3005 indicates that the game does not scale as well with this GPU as the synthetic scores might suggest.

For the CPU, the i5-12600KF's average benchmark score of 27799 places it within 0.3% of the Intel Core i9-10900K (27872), AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE (27712), AMD Ryzen 7 6800U (27887), and AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D (27896). These are all comparable processors in raw compute terms. The 10-core, 16-thread configuration with a boost clock of 4.90 GHz provides ample headroom for Fivem's multiplayer workloads.

FAQ

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

A: The 1920x1080 resolution offers the highest frame rates across all settings, with Low hitting 136 FPS average and High reaching 86 FPS. At 2560x1440, frame rates drop to 89 FPS on Low and 56 FPS on High, which is still playable. 3840x2160 produces 50 FPS on Low and 31 FPS on High, which may feel sluggish for competitive play.

Q: How does the Ultra preset compare to High at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, Ultra delivers 67 FPS average compared to High's 86 FPS, a difference of 19 FPS or roughly 22%. The Ultra preset also drops the minimum frame rate from an unmeasured value on High to an unmeasured value on Ultra, but the average gap is significant enough to consider whether the visual upgrade justifies the performance loss.

Q: Is the Intel Arc B570 the bottleneck in this system?

A: The resolution scaling data suggests yes. Between 1080p and 4K, frame rates drop by 63% on Low settings and 64% on High settings. This consistent degradation pattern is characteristic of a GPU-limited scenario, where the CPU has sufficient headroom but the graphics card cannot maintain throughput at higher pixel counts.

Q: What is the Intel Core i5-12600KF's single-thread performance?

A: The CPU scores 1016 in 3DMark single-thread, 332 in Cinebench R15 single-core, 1386 in Cinebench R20 single-core, and 3302 in Cinebench R23 single-core. These scores indicate strong single-threaded capability, which is relevant for Fivem's server-side and client-side processing.

Q: How does the Arc B570's memory configuration affect 4K performance?

A: The GPU has 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus with 380.0 GB/s bandwidth. At 4K, the Ultra preset only achieves 24 FPS average, and even Low settings drop to 50 FPS. The memory bandwidth is likely a contributing factor, as 4K textures and geometry require substantial data throughput.

Q: What is the combo's standing relative to all tested systems?

A: This combo ranks 2396th out of 3005 tested combinations in Fivem, placing it in the bottom 20% of all systems. Despite the CPU being in the 79th percentile and the GPU in the 65th percentile individually, the combined result shows that this specific pairing does not excel in this game.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its strongest performance. Low settings produce an average of 136 FPS, Medium averages 107 FPS with a minimum of 91 and maximum of 123, High averages 86 FPS, and Ultra averages 67 FPS. These numbers indicate that 1080p is the sweet spot for this combo, with even the most demanding preset staying above 60 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates drop noticeably. Low averages 89 FPS, Medium averages 71 FPS with a range of 60 to 81, High averages 56 FPS, and Ultra averages 44 FPS. The Medium preset maintains a minimum above 60 FPS, but High and Ultra fall below that threshold, making them less suitable for fast-paced gameplay.

At 3840x2160, performance becomes marginal. Low averages 50 FPS, Medium averages 39 FPS with a minimum of 33 and maximum of 45, High averages 31 FPS, and Ultra averages 24 FPS. None of these settings reach a consistent 60 FPS, and the Ultra preset's 24 FPS average is below the standard for smooth gameplay. The Medium preset's minimum of 33 FPS indicates noticeable stuttering potential in busy scenes.

The progression from Low to Ultra at each resolution shows a consistent penalty. At 1080p, the gap between Low and Ultra is 69 FPS; at 1440p, it is 45 FPS; at 4K, it is 26 FPS. This narrowing gap suggests that at higher resolutions, the GPU is so saturated that preset changes have diminishing returns on frame rate.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570 features 2304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output units, with a base and boost clock of 2500 MHz. It offers 11.52 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 23.04 TFLOPS of FP16 performance. The 10 GB GDDR6 memory operates at 2375 MHz with a 380.0 GB/s bandwidth, and the card uses a 160-bit memory bus.

In Fivem, the GPU's role becomes increasingly dominant as resolution rises. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 136 FPS, indicating that the GPU has ample headroom. At 4K Ultra, the 24 FPS average shows the card is fully saturated. The GPU's 65th percentile ranking against all GPUs and its average benchmark score of 20556 place it in the mid-range category, which aligns with the measured results.

The GPU's nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks are the RTX 3070 Mobile (20534, deltaPct 0.1) and Arc A750 (20582, deltaPct -0.1). In Fivem, the B570's performance at 1440p High (56 FPS) and 4K High (31 FPS) suggests it behaves similarly to these competitors, though the combo's overall rank of 2396th out of 3005 indicates that Fivem may not fully utilize the card's capabilities. The 18 ray tracing cores are present but likely underused in this title, which is not known for heavy RT workloads.

Settings Recommendations

For 1080p, the High preset at 86 FPS average offers the best balance of visual quality and performance. Ultra at 67 FPS is still playable, but the 19 FPS penalty may not be worth the marginal visual improvements. Medium at 107 FPS is the best choice for high-refresh-rate monitors, while Low at 136 FPS is ideal for competitive play.

For 1440p, the Medium preset at 71 FPS average with a 60 FPS minimum is the safest recommendation, as it keeps frame rates above the 60 FPS threshold. High at 56 FPS is acceptable for slower-paced play, but the sub-60 average may cause noticeable dips. Low at 89 FPS is the best option for players prioritizing smoothness over visuals.

For 4K, no preset delivers a fully smooth experience. Low at 50 FPS is the only setting that approaches playability, while Medium at 39 FPS and High at 31 FPS fall short. Ultra at 24 FPS is not recommended for any scenario. Players with 4K displays should consider lowering the resolution or accepting reduced visual fidelity.

The data shows that the Medium preset consistently provides the most stable frame times, as it is the only setting with recorded minimum and maximum values. At 1080p Medium, the range is 91-123 FPS; at 1440p Medium, it is 60-81 FPS; at 4K Medium, it is 33-45 FPS. This stability suggests Medium is the best-tuned preset for this combo across all resolutions.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12600KF is a 10-core, 16-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture, built on Intel's 10 nm process. It has a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz, with 20 MB of shared L3 cache and 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core. The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration and has 20 PCIe Gen 4 lanes.

In Fivem, which is a multiplayer title with significant CPU load from server-side simulation and player interactions, the i5-12600KF's strong multi-threaded performance is an asset. The CPU scores 23391 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 27575 in Passmark multithread, placing it in the 79th percentile against all CPUs. Its average benchmark score of 27799 is within 0.3% of several rivals, including the Ryzen 7 5800X3D (27896, deltaPct -0.3) and Core i9-10900K (27872, deltaPct -0.3).

The CPU's single-thread performance is equally strong, with a 3DMark single-thread score of 1016 and a Passmark single-thread score of 3925. This matters for Fivem because the game's frame pacing often depends on the primary rendering thread. The 4.90 GHz boost clock provides the headroom needed for such workloads. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 136 FPS, which suggests the CPU is not the limiting factor at lower resolutions. However, the combo's overall rank of 2396th out of 3005 indicates that even with this capable CPU, the Arc B570 holds the system back at higher resolutions.

The CPU's TDP of 125 W and socket LGA 1700 compatibility make it a mainstream choice, but its performance in Fivem is clearly secondary to the GPU in determining final frame rates. The measured data shows that resolution-based scaling dominates the performance curve, with the CPU only becoming relevant at 1080p where it can feed the GPU enough frames to reach 136 FPS.