Fivem

Fivem is a multiplayer modification platform that stresses both CPU and GPU depending on the game mode and server population. In this configuration, the Intel Core i5-12600KF is paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, producing a combination that ranks 220th out of 3707 tested combos in this specific title. The measured FPS data reveals a system that is heavily balanced, with the GPU becoming the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions while the CPU holds the frame rate together at lower resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K clearly demonstrates the shifting workload between components. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo produces 333 FPS, which drops to 219 FPS at 1440p and further to 122 FPS at 4K. This represents a 63% reduction in frame rate from 1080p to 4K, indicating that the GPU is being pushed progressively harder as pixel count increases. The RTX 4080's 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 716.8 GB/s bandwidth are clearly sufficient for the lower resolutions, but the 4K workload begins to expose the GPU's limits.

When examining the High settings preset, the scaling pattern becomes more pronounced. At 1080p High, the combo achieves 210 FPS; at 1440p High, it drops to 138 FPS; and at 4K High, it falls to 77 FPS. The jump from 1080p to 1440p costs 34% of the frame rate, while the jump from 1440p to 4K costs another 44%. This nonlinear scaling suggests that at 1080p, the CPU is still contributing meaningfully to the frame rate, but by 4K, the RTX 4080 is the dominant limiting factor.

The Ultra settings preset tells a similar story but with lower absolute numbers. Fivem at 1080p Ultra delivers 163 FPS, dropping to 107 FPS at 1440p Ultra and 60 FPS at 4K Ultra. The 1080p-to-1440p drop is 34%, while the 1440p-to-4K drop is 44%. The pattern is consistent: the RTX 4080's rendering capabilities are the primary constraint as resolution increases, but the CPU's 10 cores and 16 threads still provide enough headroom to avoid severe frame pacing issues at lower resolutions.

The Medium settings preset, which includes minimum and maximum FPS data, illustrates the frame time consistency. At 1080p Medium, the combo averages 263 FPS with a minimum of 223 and maximum of 302. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 173 FPS with a spread of 147 to 199. At 4K Medium, the average is 96 FPS with a spread of 82 to 110. The consistent spread of roughly 30% between minimum and maximum FPS across all three resolutions indicates that neither the CPU nor GPU is causing irregular frame spikes.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 220 out of 3707 tested configurations places it in the top 6% of all combinations tested for Fivem. This is a strong position, but it does not represent the absolute top tier of performance. The ranking indicates that while the RTX 4080 is a high-end GPU, Fivem's multiplayer nature means that CPU performance is equally critical, and the i5-12600KF, while capable, is not the fastest processor available.

The CPU's percentile ranking against all CPUs is 79, meaning it outperforms 79% of all processors in the database. Its average benchmark score of 27799 places it in close competition with several rivals. The Intel Core i9-10900K scores 27872, which is only 0.3% higher, while the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE scores 27712, which is 0.3% lower. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800U scores 27887 (0.3% higher), and the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D scores 27896 (0.3% higher). These deltas are negligible, suggesting that the i5-12600KF is performance-equivalent to these alternatives in synthetic benchmarks.

The GPU's percentile ranking against all GPUs is 86, which is higher than the CPU's percentile. The RTX 4080's average benchmark score of 54247 places it within 1% of its nearest rivals. The RTX 4080 SUPER scores 54209, which is 0.1% higher, while the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828 (1.1% higher). The AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698 (2.6% higher), and the AMD Radeon 8060S scores 55757 (2.7% higher). These small deltas indicate that the RTX 4080 is competitive but not dominant in the GPU hierarchy.

The combination of a 79th percentile CPU and an 86th percentile GPU produces a system that ranks in the top 6% for this game specifically. The gap between the GPU's percentile and the combo's overall rank suggests that Fivem places additional demands on the CPU beyond what synthetic benchmarks capture. The i5-12600KF's 10 cores and 16 threads are sufficient for the game's typical server load, but the 220th rank indicates that some configurations with more powerful CPUs achieve higher frame rates.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12600KF is built on Intel's Alder Lake architecture using a 10 nm process node. It features 10 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. This configuration provides strong single-threaded performance, as evidenced by its 3dmark single-thread score of 1016 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3302.

In Fivem, the CPU's role is primarily to handle the game's simulation and networking logic, which often runs on fewer threads. The benchmark results show that the CPU's 3dmark 2-thread score of 1995 and 4-thread score of 3806 are strong for a 10-core processor. The 8-thread score of 6128 and 16-thread score of 7956 indicate that the CPU scales well with additional threads, which is relevant for busy Fivem servers with many players and scripts.

The measured FPS data supports the conclusion that the CPU is not the primary bottleneck at 1080p. At 1080p Low, the combo produces 333 FPS, which is a very high frame rate that would require significant CPU processing power to maintain. The 1080p Medium result of 263 FPS with a minimum of 223 FPS suggests that the CPU can maintain consistent frame delivery even under load. The 1080p High result of 210 FPS further confirms that the CPU has headroom.

The CPU's Passmark multithread score of 27575 and Geekbench multicore score of 12137 are competitive with its rivals. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 23391 is particularly strong, indicating that the CPU can handle multi-threaded workloads effectively. However, the 125 W TDP and 10 nm process node mean that the CPU's boost clock of 4.90 GHz is achieved on only a few cores, which is typical for most gaming workloads.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1080p, the combo delivers its highest frame rates. With Low settings, the average FPS is 333. Medium settings produce an average of 263 FPS with a minimum of 223 and maximum of 302. High settings yield 210 FPS, and Ultra settings deliver 163 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a 51% reduction in frame rate, which is a modest drop for a high-end GPU.

At 1440p, the frame rates remain high but show a clear step down. Low settings average 219 FPS, which is a 34% reduction from 1080p Low. Medium settings average 173 FPS with a minimum of 147 and maximum of 199. High settings produce 138 FPS, and Ultra settings deliver 107 FPS. The 1440p Ultra result of 107 FPS is still well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

At 4K, the GPU becomes the clear limiting factor. Low settings average 122 FPS, which is a 63% reduction from 1080p Low. Medium settings average 96 FPS with a minimum of 82 and maximum of 110. High settings produce 77 FPS, and Ultra settings deliver exactly 60 FPS. The 4K Ultra result of 60 FPS represents the minimum viable frame rate for most displays, and the data shows that the RTX 4080 is working near its limit at this resolution.

The Medium settings data provides the most complete picture because it includes minimum and maximum FPS values. At 1080p Medium, the spread from minimum to maximum is 79 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the spread is 52 FPS. At 4K Medium, the spread is 28 FPS. This narrowing spread as resolution increases indicates that the GPU's frame time consistency improves at higher resolutions, likely because the CPU has more time to prepare frames.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture using a 5 nm process node at TSMC. It features 9728 shading units, 304 texture mapping units, and 112 raster output units. The GPU has 76 ray tracing cores and 304 tensor cores, which provide dedicated hardware for advanced rendering features. The base clock is 2205 MHz with a boost clock of 2505 MHz.

The GPU's memory subsystem is substantial, with 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus. The memory clock is 1400 MHz, which translates to 22.4 Gbps effective and a bandwidth of 716.8 GB/s. This memory configuration is more than sufficient for Fivem's typical texture and geometry loads, even at 4K resolution. The GPU's pixel rate of 280.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 761.5 GTexel/s provide ample fill rate for the game's rendering requirements.

The GPU's compute performance is strong, with an FP32 throughput of 48.74 TFLOPS and the same FP16 throughput. The Passmark G3D score of 34457 and 3dmark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6567 place the GPU in the top tier of graphics cards. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 214739 and Vulkan score of 263779 further confirm the GPU's compute capabilities.

In Fivem, the GPU's role becomes more prominent as resolution and settings increase. The 4K Ultra result of 60 FPS suggests that the GPU is operating at its maximum capacity, likely due to the combination of high pixel count and demanding settings. The 4K Low result of 122 FPS indicates that even with reduced settings, the GPU is still heavily loaded at this resolution. The RTX 4080's 16 GB of VRAM is unlikely to be a limiting factor, as Fivem's texture sizes are typically moderate even on large servers.

The GPU's 86th percentile ranking against all GPUs is reflected in its performance relative to rivals. The RTX 4080 SUPER scores only 0.1% higher, which is within measurement variance. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 1.1% higher, but this is a workstation card with different driver optimizations. The AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 2.6% higher, which is surprising given its lower memory capacity but likely reflects specific benchmark characteristics.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to play Fivem with this combo?

A: Based on the measured data, 1440p provides the best balance of frame rate and visual quality. The combo averages 138 FPS at 1440p High and 107 FPS at 1440p Ultra, both of which are well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. At 1080p, the frame rates are higher but the visual fidelity is lower, while 4K Ultra drops to exactly 60 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Intel Core i5-12600KF has an average benchmark score of 27799. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-10900K at 27872 (0.3% higher), the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE at 27712 (0.3% lower), the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U at 27887 (0.3% higher), and the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D at 27896 (0.3% higher). The differences are negligible.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at 4K?

A: At 4K, the combo delivers 122 FPS on Low settings and 60 FPS on Ultra settings. This represents a 51% reduction in frame rate from Low to Ultra. The Medium settings produce 96 FPS, and High settings produce 77 FPS.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU the limiting factor at 1080p?

A: At 1080p Low, the combo produces 333 FPS, which suggests the CPU has significant headroom. The 1080p Ultra result of 163 FPS indicates that the GPU is being pushed harder as settings increase, but the CPU's 10 cores and 16 threads are sufficient to maintain high frame rates at this resolution.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested configurations for Fivem?

A: The combo ranks 220th out of 3707 tested combinations, placing it in the top 6% of all configurations. This rank reflects the balance between the i5-12600KF's 79th percentile CPU ranking and the RTX 4080's 86th percentile GPU ranking.

Q: What are the frame time consistency metrics at Medium settings?

A: At 1080p Medium, the combo averages 263 FPS with a minimum of 223 and maximum of 302. At 1440p Medium, the average is 173 FPS with a minimum of 147 and maximum of 199. At 4K Medium, the average is 96 FPS with a minimum of 82 and maximum of 110. The spread narrows as resolution increases, indicating better frame time consistency at higher resolutions.