Fivem

FAQ

Q: What is the combo rank of the Intel Core i7-12700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 in Fivem?

A: This combination ranks 542nd out of 1,792 tested combos in the database for Fivem.

Q: How does the Intel Core i7-12700K compare to its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845?

A: The i7-12700K trails the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 by 0.3% in average benchmark score, making the two effectively tied in general CPU performance.

Q: What is the best measured FPS result for this combo in Fivem?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 250.6 at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: What is the most demanding tested configuration for this combo?

A: The lowest average FPS is 43.8 at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings.

Q: How much VRAM does the RTX 3080 have, and what type is it?

A: The RTX 3080 has 10 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 320-bit bus.

Q: What is the CPU's multi-threaded performance relative to its single-threaded score?

A: In Cinebench R23, the CPU scores 29,241 multi-core and 4,128 single-core, showing strong scaling across its 12 cores and 20 threads.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-12700K is a 12-core, 20-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture, built on Intel's 10 nm process. It operates at a base clock of 3.60 GHz and boosts up to 5.00 GHz. This combination of high core count and high boost clock is relevant to Fivem, a multiplayer modification that often demands both strong single-thread performance for game logic and multi-thread capacity for handling many connected players and scripts.

The CPU's benchmark results underline its capability. In Cinebench R23, it scores 29,241 in multi-core and 4,128 in single-core. The Geekbench scores are similarly strong: 13,892 multi-core and 2,561 single-core. The 3DMark tests show a clear scaling pattern: 2,065 with 2 threads, 4,011 with 4 threads, 7,202 with 8 threads, 9,276 with 16 threads, and 9,979 with max threads. This indicates that the processor continues to extract performance from additional threads, which helps in multiplayer scenarios where background simulation and network handling can be spread across cores.

The CPU's percentile ranking of 89 among all processors means it outperforms the vast majority of CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 (0.3% faster) and the Intel Core i5-14500HX (0.7% slower). The i7-12700K's integrated UHD Graphics 770 is present but irrelevant for gaming with a discrete GPU. The 25 MB of shared L3 cache and 1.25 MB per-core L2 cache provide ample data locality for the game's assets. In Fivem specifically, the CPU's strong single-thread performance helps maintain consistent frame pacing in heavy scripted areas, while the multi-thread scores ensure background tasks do not starve the main game thread. The PassMark multi-thread score of 34,404 and single-thread score of 4,013 further confirm that this CPU is a well-balanced choice for a game that is known to be sensitive to both metrics.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is a high-end Ampere architecture GPU built on Samsung's 8 nm process. It features 8,704 shading units, 272 texture mapping units, and 96 raster operation units. The GPU is equipped with 10 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 320-bit bus, providing 760.3 GB/s of memory bandwidth. This bandwidth is crucial for Fivem, which often involves streaming large amounts of environment data and textures in a multiplayer context.

The GPU's clock speeds are set at 1,440 MHz base and 1,710 MHz boost. The memory runs at 1,188 MHz with 19 Gbps effective speed. The architecture supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, ensuring broad API compatibility with the game and its mods. The RTX 3080 scores 25,086 in PassMark G3D and 14,397 in GPU Compute, with a percentile ranking of 80 among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon Pro Duo (0.2% faster) and the AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE (0.9% slower).

In Fivem, the GPU's role becomes more pronounced as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the CPU often becomes the limiting factor, but at 3840x2160 the GPU's workload intensifies. The RTX 3080's 10 GB VRAM is sufficient for the game's texture streaming at all tested settings. The pixel rate of 164.2 GPixel/s and texture rate of 465.1 GTexel/s indicate strong fill-rate capabilities, which directly impact the game's ability to render complex scenes with many player models and vehicles. The GPU's FP32 performance of 29.77 TFLOPS ensures that any compute-heavy shaders or post-processing effects run smoothly. The power delivery through a single 12-pin connector and the 320 W TDP are notable for system planning, but the data shows the GPU delivers consistent frame rates across the tested configurations.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-12700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 combination holds the 542nd position out of 1,792 tested combos in Fivem. This places the combo in the upper third of all tested systems, suggesting it provides a solid experience for the game. The rank reflects a balance between the CPU's strong single-thread performance and the GPU's substantial rasterization power.

The CPU's percentile of 89 and the GPU's percentile of 80 indicate that the combo is well-matched, with the CPU being slightly more capable relative to its peers than the GPU. This is consistent with Fivem's behavior, where the game's multiplayer nature can create CPU bottlenecks in crowded areas. The combo rank of 542 out of 1,792 means that approximately 30% of tested combos are faster, but it also means the combo outperforms 70% of all tested systems. The data shows that this pairing is capable of delivering playable frame rates at 4K and very high refresh rates at 1080p, making it a versatile option for different display configurations. The rank also reflects the fact that there are many higher-end configurations in the database, such as those with newer GPUs or higher-core-count CPUs, but the i7-12700K and RTX 3080 remain a relevant pairing for Fivem's current demands.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combo in Fivem covers three resolutions and four quality settings, providing a comprehensive view of performance scaling.

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers high frame rates across all settings. With Low settings, the average FPS is 250.6, which is exceptionally smooth for competitive play. Medium settings yield 199.3 FPS, while High settings drop to 155.9 FPS. Ultra settings still manage 122.1 FPS, ensuring that even the most demanding visual configuration remains well above the 60 FPS threshold. The scaling from Low to Ultra represents a 51% reduction in frame rate, indicating that the GPU becomes more involved as settings increase, but the CPU maintains a strong baseline.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains strong. Low settings produce 162.5 FPS, Medium settings 130.4 FPS, and High settings 101.3 FPS. Ultra settings drop to 79.9 FPS. The transition from 1080p to 1440p results in a 35% reduction in FPS at Low settings (250.6 to 162.5), but the reduction is less severe at Ultra settings (122.1 to 79.9, a 35% drop as well). This suggests that the GPU is the primary limiter at this resolution, with the CPU still providing sufficient headroom. The 79.9 FPS at Ultra is still playable, and the 101.3 FPS at High offers a good balance between visual quality and smoothness.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck. Low settings average 93.5 FPS, which is impressive for 4K. Medium settings yield 71.5 FPS, while High settings drop to 58.7 FPS. Ultra settings produce 43.8 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold but still playable for a game like Fivem that is not a fast-paced competitive shooter. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K represents a 53% reduction in frame rate, showing that the RTX 3080's 10 GB of VRAM and 760.3 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for the game's data demands, but the GPU's raw compute power limits the highest settings at this resolution. Across all resolutions, the combo consistently delivers playable frame rates, with the CPU proving robust enough to avoid major bottlenecks even at 1080p where frame rates exceed 250 FPS.