Fivem

The Intel Core i7-12700KF paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT delivers a robust Fivem experience, with the data showing a clear progression from 34 FPS at 4K Ultra to 191 FPS at 1080p Low. The combination ranks in the 52nd percentile of tested setups, positioning it as a solid mid-tier performer that handles high-refresh 1080p and smooth 1440p gaming, while 4K resolutions demand lower settings for playable frame rates.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall performance ranking of this CPU and GPU combo in Fivem?

A: This combo ranks 1937 out of 3707 tested combinations, placing it just above the midpoint of the database's tested setups. The CPU itself sits in the 85th percentile versus all CPUs, while the GPU is in the 72nd percentile versus all GPUs.

Q: How does the Intel Core i7-12700KF compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic CPU benchmarks?

A: The i7-12700KF has an average benchmark score of 35365, making it nearly identical to the Intel Core i7-13700T (35403, -0.1% delta) and the Intel Core 5 213PE (35428, -0.2% delta). It is slightly ahead of the Intel Core i5-13600T (35305, 0.2% delta) and the Intel Core i7-12700K (35287, 0.2% delta).

Q: What is the GPU's performance level relative to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT has an average benchmark score of 27425, placing it between the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile (27435, 0% delta) and the NVIDIA RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell (27135, 1.1% delta). It trails the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 (27565, -0.5% delta) and the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 20 (27839, -1.5% delta).

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for the highest average FPS?

A: The highest average FPS is 191, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The 1080p High setting produces 120 FPS, while 1080p Medium produces 151 FPS.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded in the measured data?

A: The lowest average FPS is 34, recorded at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. At 4K High the average is 44 FPS, and at 4K Medium it is 55 FPS.

Q: Are there any FPS data points with minimum and maximum values?

A: Yes, the Medium settings at each resolution have both min and max values: at 1920x1080 it averages 151 FPS (min 128, max 173), at 2560x1440 it averages 99 FPS (min 84, max 114), and at 3840x2160 it averages 55 FPS (min 47, max 63). All other data points only have average FPS.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-12700KF has 12 cores and 20 threads, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. It belongs to the Alder Lake architecture, built on a 10 nm process, with an 85th percentile ranking versus all CPUs. The CPU has an average benchmark score of 35365, and its Cinebench R23 scores are 28838 multi-core and 4071 single-core. Its 3DMark scores show a scaling pattern: 2 threads score 2065, 4 threads score 4011, 8 threads score 7211, and 16 threads score 9282, with max threads scoring 9983. This creates a strong thread scaling pattern, indicating the CPU's performance capacity for the game's multi-threaded simulation elements.

Fivem's multiplayer aspects often involve extensive server-side simulation and AI logic, which can heavily load a CPU. The 12-core / 20-thread configuration provides substantial headroom for these tasks. The CPU's single-thread performance is also important for game logic and physics, which are typically single-threaded. The 3D benchmark single-thread score of 1043 and the Cinebench R20 single-core score of 1709 provide reference points for this capability.

The data shows that the CPU is not the limiting factor at 1080p, where frame rates scale significantly with settings changes, indicating the GPU is the primary driver. However, at 1080p Ultra, the CPU's role becomes more visible, with the FPS dropping to 99, a 20% reduction from the 1080p High result of 120 FPS. This suggests the CPU's performance is still sufficient to keep up with the GPU at these settings, but the difference between Low and Medium is more pronounced than between Medium and High.

The nearest rival to the i7-12700KF in the CPU benchmarks is the Intel Core i7-13700T, which has a nearly identical average score (35403 vs 35365, -0.1% delta). This indicates the i7-12700KF is a well-balanced part, offering comparable performance to a more power-efficient 13th-gen part in synthetic tests.

The CPU's Thread Director technology, while not explicitly mentioned in the fact pack, is part of Alder Lake's architecture, which helps schedule threads across performance and efficiency cores. This contributes to the CPU's ability to maintain high frame rates in Fivem, which may have server-side scripts that can be multi-threaded.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT has 2560 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 64 ROPs, with a base clock of 2321 MHz and a boost clock of 2581 MHz. It features 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 384.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU's memory at 2000 MHz (16 Gbps effective) and its RDNA 2.0 architecture with 40 ray tracing cores contribute to its overall performance. The GPU has an average benchmark score of 27425, positioning it in the 73rd percentile versus all GPUs.

The data shows the GPU is the primary scaler across resolutions. At 1080p, the FPS ranges from 191 at Low to 93 at Ultra, a difference of 98 FPS. At 1440p, it ranges from 126 at Low to 62 at Ultra, a 64 FPS delta. At 4K, it ranges from 70 at Low to 34 at Ultra, a 36 FPS delta. The scaling of FPS with settings is more pronounced at lower resolutions, while at 4K the GPU becomes more of a bottleneck, as the FPS drops below 60 even at Medium settings.

The GPU's 12 GB VRAM is a key factor in its 4K capability. At 4K Medium, the average FPS is 55, which is below the 60 FPS threshold typically considered smooth. The 12 GB capacity allows for higher texture detail, but the GPU's processing power is not enough for 4K Ultra, where the average drops to 34 FPS.

The RX 6700 XT is the dominant component in this pairing for Fivem's rendering workload. The GPU's internal data shows it has a 72nd percentile ranking, which is lower than the CPU's 85th percentile, indicating the GPU is more likely to be the limiting factor in demanding settings. The nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile, has a nearly identical average score (27435, 0% delta), but the RX 6700 XT's 12 GB VRAM and 192-bit bus are tailored for high-bandwidth 1080p and 1440p gaming.

The GPU's memory bandwidth of 384.0 GB/s and its 2560 shading units are sufficient for Fivem's texture and shader workloads. The data shows that at 4K, the GPU's processing power is the primary constraint, as the FPS drops to 34 at Ultra settings, while the CPU can still deliver 70 FPS at 4K Low.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-12700KF and AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT combination ranks 1937 out of 3700 tested combos in Fivem. This places it just above the 50th percentile of the tested setups. The CPU's 85th percentile ranking versus all CPUs and the GPU's 72nd percentile ranking versus all GPUs indicate a well-matched pairing, with the CPU being the stronger component relative to its peers.

The combo's ranking suggests it is a mid-tier performer in the benchmark database. The CPU's nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-13700T, has a nearly identical average score, and the GPU's nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070, is effectively a tie in the average benchmark score. This indicates that the combo's performance is well- balanced, with no clear weak link.

The rank of 1937 out of 3700 also indicates that the combo is not an outlier on either side of the performance spectrum. The data shows it can achieve 190+ FPS at 1080p Low, which is a comfortable margin for high refresh rate monitors, but it struggles to maintain 60 FPS at 4K Ultra. This positions it as a strong 1080p and 1440p performer, with 4K as a secondary consideration.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 35365 is higher than the GPU's 27425, which aligns with the CPU's percentile ranking being higher. This suggests the CPU is more capable relative to its peers than the GPU is to its own peers, which might indicate the GPU is the limiting factor in more demanding scenarios.

The combo's ranking is also influenced by the game's multiplayer nature, which can be CPU-intensive. Fivem's multiplayer scripts can create additional CPU overhead, and the i7-12700KF's 12 cores and 20 threads help maintain frame stability. The 1937 ranking reflects this balance.

Resolution Scaling

The data shows a clear scaling pattern for Fivem with this hardware combination. At 1080p, the average FPS ranges from 191 at Low to 93 at Ultra, a 51% reduction. At 1440p, the range is from 126 at Low to 62 at Ultra, a 51% reduction. At 4K, the range is from 70 at Low to 34 at Ultra, a 51% reduction. This consistent percentage reduction indicates the scaling is proportional across resolutions.

However, the absolute FPS figures reveal the limiting component. At 1080p Low, the GPU can produce 191 FPS, which is a high frame rate. At 1080p Ultra, it drops to 93 FPS, indicating the GPU is still capable of heavy rendering. At 4K, the GPU's processing power becomes a bottleneck, with 70 FPS at Low and 34 FPS at Ultra. The GPU's ability to handle the resolution is the primary constraint.

The resolution scaling also indicates the CPU's performance is not the limiting factor at lower resolutions. The 1080p Low to Ultra spread of 98 FPS (from 191 to 93) is a significant delta, which indicates the GPU is the main driver of frame rate changes at this resolution. The 4K spread is 36 FPS (from 70 to 34), which is a smaller absolute difference but a similar relative difference.

The data shows that as resolution increases, the GPU becomes more and more the bottleneck. At 1080p, the CPU can keep up with the GPU, and the FPS is high. At 4K, the GPU cannot keep up with the CPU's potential, leading to lower absolute FPS. This is a typical pattern for a balanced combo, where the GPU is the main scaling component.

The 1440p results show a good middle ground, with 60+ FPS at High and 62 FPS at Ultra, which is a smooth experience for most gaming. The 4K results show that 4K Ultra is not a realistic target for this combo, as it averages 34 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for a smooth experience. The 4K Medium at 55 FPS is also below 60, but the 4K High at 44 FPS is clearly below.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for the Intel Core i7-12700KF with AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT in Fivem is as follows:

At 1920x1080, the FPS averages are: Low 191, Medium 151 (min 128, max 173), High 120, and Ultra 93. The 1080p results show a strong performance across settings, with the Low setting providing a high 191 FPS, and the Ultra still achieving 93 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the FPS averages are: Low 126, Medium 99 (min 84, max 114), High 79, and Ultra 62. The 1440p results show a more significant drop, with Ultra just above 60 FPS, and Low still above 120 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the FPS averages are: Low 70, Medium 55 (min 47, max 63), High 44, and Ultra 34. The 4K results show the GPU's limitations, with only the Low setting achieving above 60 FPS.

The Medium settings at each resolution provide the only min and max data points. At 1080p Medium, the min FPS is 128 and the max is 173. At 1440p Medium, the min is 84 and max is 114. At 4K Medium, the min is 47 and max is 63. These ranges indicate stable performance, with the average FPS being the primary metric.

The data indicates that the combo's performance is best at 1080p, with all settings above 90 FPS. At 1440p, the Ultra setting is the only one below 60 FPS. At 4K, only the Low setting is above 60 FPS. The performance drops from 1080p Low to 4K Ultra is 157 FPS, a massive reduction that highlights the GPU's role in the resolution scaling.