Fivem

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Fivem across three resolutions reveals a clear pattern of GPU-bound scaling. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 121.9 FPS average, which drops to 78.4 FPS at 1440p and further to 45.8 FPS at 4K. This represents a 36% reduction from 1080p to 1440p, and a 62% reduction from 1080p to 4K. The scaling curve is steep but not perfectly linear, indicating that pixel count is the dominant factor.

When moving to High settings, the same resolution progression shows 79.2 FPS at 1080p, 52.7 FPS at 1440p, and 29.7 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops are similar in magnitude, suggesting that settings changes do not fundamentally alter the resolution scaling behavior. The Ultra preset at 1080p delivers 62.2 FPS, which falls to 39.8 FPS at 1440p and 20.5 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is below 30 FPS, making it essentially unplayable for smooth gameplay.

The data indicates that the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is the limiting component at higher resolutions. The Intel Core i7-12700K, with its strong multi-threaded capabilities, is unlikely to bottleneck at any tested resolution. The 12-core, 20-thread processor provides ample compute headroom; the frame rate declines track almost perfectly with the increased pixel workload imposed by higher resolutions. At 4K, even Low settings only reach 45.8 FPS, which is a 62% drop from the 1080p Low result. This is consistent with a GPU that has 6 GB of GDDR6 memory and a 192-bit memory bus — the bandwidth of 336.0 GB/s is being saturated.

Notably, the gap between settings at each resolution widens as resolution increases. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 59.7 FPS (121.9 vs 62.2). At 1440p, that spread narrows to 38.6 FPS (78.4 vs 39.8). At 4K, the spread is 25.3 FPS (45.8 vs 20.5). This compression suggests that at higher resolutions, the GPU's fixed resources (shading units, ROPs, memory bandwidth) are the bottleneck regardless of quality preset. The 1408 shading units and 48 ROPs simply cannot maintain higher frame rates when pixel count quadruples from 1080p to 4K.

GPU Role

The GTX 1660 SUPER is a Turing-architecture GPU built on a 12 nm process at TSMC, with a die size of 284 mm² and 6,600 million transistors. Its base clock is 1530 MHz with a boost clock of 1785 MHz. The memory runs at 1750 MHz, which translates to 14 Gbps effective on 6 GB of GDDR6 across a 192-bit bus, yielding 336.0 GB/s of bandwidth. These specifications place the GPU at the 55th percentile among all GPUs in the benchmark database.

The measured FPS results show that the GPU's memory configuration is a key constraint in Fivem. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 121.9 FPS, which is close to what one might expect from a GPU with 5.027 TFLOPS of FP32 performance. However, at 4K Ultra, the frame rate collapses to 20.5 FPS, indicating that the 6 GB VRAM capacity and 336.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for the higher resolution and quality settings. The pixel rate of 85.68 GPixel/s and texture rate of 157.1 GTexel/s are also limiting factors at 4K.

Compared to its nearest rivals in the database, the GTX 1660 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 14286, which is only 0.2% lower than the AMD Radeon RX Vega 11 (14314) and 0.5% lower than the AMD Radeon Vega 11 (14352). The Intel Iris Xe MAX Graphics scores 14315, just 0.2% higher. This indicates that the GPU is positioned in a tightly contested performance tier. However, in Fivem specifically, the measured results show that the GTX 1660 SUPER handles 1080p well but struggles at 4K, consistent with its mid-range positioning.

The GPU's DirectX 12 (12_1) support and Vulkan 1.4 API capability are relevant for Fivem, which is built on a modified version of the Grand Theft Auto V engine. The GPU's 12 nm process node means it runs at a TDP of 125 W, requiring a 300 W suggested PSU. The dual-slot cooler with a 1x 8-pin power connector is standard for this class. The card's end-of-life production status suggests it is no longer being manufactured, but the data shows it remains capable for 1080p gaming in Fivem.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i7-12700K and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER ranks 1576 out of 1792 tested combos in Fivem. This places it in the 12th percentile of all tested combinations, meaning 216 combos perform worse and 1575 perform better. This ranking is notably low, which is surprising given the CPU's high performance. The i7-12700K sits at the 89th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 35684. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 (35802, 0.3% higher) and the Intel Core i5-14500HX (35940, 0.7% higher), while it edges out the Intel Core i7-13700T (35468, 0.6% lower) and Intel Core i7-13800H (35416, 0.8% lower).

The low combo ranking is clearly driven by the GPU. The GTX 1660 SUPER's 55th percentile standing among GPUs means it is below average, and in Fivem's demanding multiplayer environments, this becomes the limiting factor. The data suggests that pairing a high-end CPU with a mid-range GPU produces a balanced system for many titles, but Fivem's performance characteristics amplify the GPU's weaknesses. The combo's ranking indicates that most other tested combinations, presumably with more powerful GPUs, achieve higher frame rates.

The discrepancy between CPU and GPU percentiles is stark: the CPU is in the top 11% of all processors, while the GPU is in the middle of the pack. This imbalance means the system is heavily GPU-bound in Fivem. The benchmark data confirms this, as the frame rates scale almost entirely with the GPU's capabilities rather than the CPU's compute potential. For users considering this combo, the data suggests that upgrading the GPU would yield far greater performance gains in Fivem than upgrading the CPU.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture across three resolutions and four quality presets. At 1920x1080, the results are as follows: Low settings deliver 121.9 FPS average, Medium delivers 97.0 FPS, High delivers 79.2 FPS, and Ultra delivers 62.2 FPS. These numbers show a clear stepwise progression, with each higher preset reducing frame rates by roughly 15-20%. The 1080p Low result of 121.9 FPS is the highest measured across the entire dataset, indicating that the combo can provide smooth gameplay at this resolution when settings are kept modest.

At 2560x1440, the performance drops are significant but manageable for most presets. Low settings achieve 78.4 FPS, Medium achieves 63.9 FPS, High achieves 52.7 FPS, and Ultra achieves 39.8 FPS. The 1440p results are roughly 35-40% lower than their 1080p counterparts, which aligns with the 78% increase in pixel count. The Ultra preset at 39.8 FPS is borderline playable, but it may feel less smooth during intense multiplayer action. The Medium preset at 63.9 FPS provides a reasonable balance between visual quality and performance.

At 3840x2160, the results are largely below playable thresholds. Low settings deliver 45.8 FPS, Medium delivers 34.9 FPS, High delivers 29.7 FPS, and Ultra delivers 20.5 FPS. Only the Low preset approaches acceptable frame rates for competitive play, and even that is below the 60 FPS target most players prefer. The 4K results confirm that this combo is not suitable for 4K gaming in Fivem, regardless of quality settings. The Ultra preset at 20.5 FPS is essentially a slideshow, making the game unplayable at that configuration.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the optimal settings for this combo depend heavily on the target resolution and frame rate expectations. For 1080p gaming, the Medium preset at 97.0 FPS offers an excellent balance — it provides a 22% improvement over High settings (79.2 FPS) while maintaining visual quality that is noticeably better than Low (121.9 FPS). Players who prioritize smoothness above all else can use Low settings to exceed 120 FPS, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. The Ultra preset at 62.2 FPS is playable but offers diminishing returns over High.

For 1440p, the Medium preset at 63.9 FPS is the recommended choice. It delivers frame rates above 60 FPS, which is the standard for smooth gameplay, while the High preset at 52.7 FPS dips below that threshold. The Low preset at 78.4 FPS provides headroom for players who want to ensure minimum frame rates stay high during busy multiplayer scenes. The Ultra preset at 39.8 FPS is not recommended, as the visual gains over Medium are unlikely to justify the 38% performance penalty.

For 4K gaming, the data strongly recommends avoiding this resolution with this combo. Even the Low preset at 45.8 FPS falls short of 60 FPS, and the Medium preset at 34.9 FPS is barely playable. The High and Ultra presets at 29.7 and 20.5 FPS respectively are not viable for gameplay. Players with 4K displays should either reduce the resolution to 1440p or consider a more powerful GPU. The 1080p Medium preset provides the best overall experience, balancing visual fidelity with performance that clears 90 FPS.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for this hardware in Fivem?

A: The data shows that 1080p with Medium settings delivers 97.0 FPS average, which is the best combination of visual quality and performance. For higher frame rates, 1080p Low achieves 121.9 FPS, but the visual trade-off may not be worth the 26% performance gain.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Fivem?

A: No. The measured 4K results show 45.8 FPS on Low, 34.9 FPS on Medium, 29.7 FPS on High, and 20.5 FPS on Ultra. None of these reach the 60 FPS threshold, and even the Low preset is below what most players would consider smooth.

Q: How does the GTX 1660 SUPER compare to its nearest rivals in this game?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score of 14286 is nearly identical to its rivals: AMD Radeon RX Vega 11 (14314, 0.2% higher), Intel Iris Xe MAX Graphics (14315, 0.2% higher), and AMD Radeon Vega 11 (14352, 0.5% higher). The AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT is 0.7% higher at 14389.

Q: Is the Intel Core i7-12700K the bottleneck in this system?

A: No. The CPU performs at the 89th percentile among all CPUs, with strong multi-core scores like 29241 in Cinebench R23. The frame rate scaling across resolutions indicates the GPU is the limiting component, as performance drops align with pixel count increases rather than CPU workload.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1440p with High settings?

A: The measured average is 52.7 FPS. This is below 60 FPS, so players may notice some stutter during intense scenes. The Medium preset at 63.9 FPS is a better choice for 1440p if smoothness is a priority.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to all other tested combinations?

A: It ranks 1576 out of 1792 combos, placing it in the bottom 12% of tested systems. This low ranking is attributable to the GPU's mid-range performance (55th percentile) rather than the CPU, which sits in the top 11% of all processors.