Fivem

# Fivem Performance Analysis: Intel Core i7-12700KF + Intel Arc B390

This pairing combines a high-end 12th Gen Intel desktop processor with an integrated-class Intel Arc graphics solution, producing results that are heavily constrained by the GPU in nearly every scenario. The Core i7-12700KF sits in the 85th percentile among all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 35,365, while the Arc B390 lands in the 9th percentile among GPUs with an average score of just 1,482. The benchmark data for Fivem shows a system that can handle the game's CPU demands easily but struggles to maintain playable frame rates at higher resolutions and settings due to the graphics bottleneck.

FAQ

Q: Is this combo capable of running Fivem at 1920x1080?

A: Yes, but with caveats. At 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves 88 FPS average, which is smooth. Medium settings drop to 70 FPS, High settings to 56 FPS, and Ultra falls to 43 FPS. The playable range is Low through High, with Ultra being borderline for competitive play.

Q: How does the Arc B390 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The Arc B390 scores 1,482 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, placing it marginally ahead of the GeForce GT 520MX (1,463, +1.3%), the GeForce 800M (1,460, +1.5%), the GeForce GT 625 OEM (1,446, +2.5%), and the GeForce GT 710 (1,443, +2.7%). These are all entry-level or legacy parts, indicating very modest graphics performance.

Q: What frame rates can be expected at 2560x1440?

A: At 1440p, Low settings produce 58 FPS average, Medium delivers 46 FPS (with a 39-53 FPS range), High drops to 37 FPS, and Ultra falls to 29 FPS. Only Low settings approach a consistently smooth experience at this resolution.

Q: Is 3840x2160 (4K) playable with this setup?

A: Not practically. At 4K, even Low settings yield only 32 FPS average. Medium produces 25 FPS (22-29 range), High drops to 20 FPS, and Ultra is at 16 FPS. These results are below acceptable thresholds for a multiplayer game like Fivem.

Q: How does the CPU's performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The i7-12700KF scores 35,365 average, which is essentially tied with the Core i7-13700T (35,403, -0.1%), the Core i5-13600T (35,305, +0.2%), the Core 5 213PE (35,428, -0.2%), and the Core i7-12700K (35,287, +0.2%). The differences are negligible, under 0.2% in all cases.

Q: What is the best settings/resolution combination for this system?

A: The data points to 1920x1080 with Low settings as the only configuration exceeding 60 FPS, hitting 88 FPS average. For better visual quality while staying playable, 1080p Medium at 70 FPS is the strongest compromise, with High at 56 FPS being acceptable for less demanding scenarios.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B390 is the primary limiting factor in this configuration. With a 3nm Panther Lake chip based on Xe3-LPG architecture, this integrated graphics solution operates with a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2500 MHz. The memory subsystem is entirely system-shared, with type, bus width, and bandwidth all dependent on the host system's RAM configuration. The GPU features 1,536 shading units, 48 texture mapping units, 24 ROPs, and 12 ray tracing cores, producing a pixel rate of 60.00 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 120.0 GTexel/s.

Raw compute performance is rated at 7.680 TFLOPS for FP32 and 15.36 TFLOPS for FP16 (at 2:1 ratio). The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, which covers Fivem's API requirements. However, the 9th percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 1,482, places this part in the company of the GeForce GT 520MX and GT 710 — products that predate modern gaming expectations.

In Fivem specifically, the GPU's limitations manifest clearly across the resolution spectrum. At 1080p, the Arc B390 manages 88 FPS on Low but drops to 43 FPS on Ultra — a 45 FPS spread that shows how quickly the graphics pipeline saturates. At 1440p, the range narrows from 58 FPS (Low) to 29 FPS (Ultra). At 4K, the GPU is overwhelmed, with even Low settings failing to reach 35 FPS. The system-shared memory means there is no dedicated VRAM pool; performance will vary with system memory bandwidth, but the measured data indicates severe constraints regardless.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i7-12700KF and Intel Arc B390 ranks 3,294 out of 3,707 tested combos in Fivem, placing it in the bottom 11% of all configurations. This ranking reflects the extreme imbalance between the CPU and GPU components. The processor is a top-15% part by CPU standards, while the graphics solution is a bottom-9% part, pulling the overall combo rank down substantially.

The data shows that this pairing is fundamentally GPU-bound. The i7-12700KF's 85th percentile CPU ranking means the processor has ample headroom for Fivem's workloads, but the Arc B390's 9th percentile GPU ranking creates a hard ceiling on achievable frame rates. The combo rank of 3,294 out of 3,707 suggests that most other tested configurations deliver better Fivem performance, which aligns with the GPU's position among legacy and entry-level parts.

For context on the CPU side, the i7-12700KF's nearest rivals in terms of average benchmark score are all within 0.2% performance delta. This means the specific choice of 12th Gen i7 versus 13th Gen i5 or i7 T-series parts makes negligible difference in Fivem — the GPU remains the decisive factor in this combo's low ranking.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160 (4K), the results are uniformly poor. Low settings produce 32 FPS average. Medium settings yield 25 FPS average with a minimum of 22 and maximum of 29 FPS. High settings drop to 20 FPS average. Ultra settings fall to 16 FPS average. None of these configurations approach playable territory for a multiplayer title where responsiveness matters.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), there is modest improvement but still limited playability. Low settings reach 58 FPS average, which is smooth. Medium settings produce 46 FPS average with a range of 39 to 53 FPS. High settings deliver 37 FPS average. Ultra settings drop to 29 FPS average. Only the Low preset provides consistently fluid gameplay at this resolution.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the system shows its best results. Low settings achieve 88 FPS average — the only configuration in the entire test set to break 60 FPS convincingly. Medium settings produce 70 FPS average with a minimum of 59 and maximum of 80 FPS. High settings yield 56 FPS average, which is acceptable for casual play but below ideal for competitive scenarios. Ultra settings drop to 43 FPS average, which is noticeably less fluid.

The scaling pattern across resolutions is consistent: each step down in resolution yields roughly a 1.5x improvement in frame rate at the same settings. For example, Low settings go from 32 (4K) to 58 (1440p) to 88 (1080p). This linear scaling is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario where the processor is not a limiting factor.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-12700KF is a 12-core, 20-thread processor based on Alder Lake architecture, built on Intel's 10nm process with a 215 mm² die size. It operates at a base clock of 3.60 GHz and boosts up to 5.00 GHz, with a 125W TDP. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 25 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support extends to both DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel configuration, though the actual bandwidth is system-dependent.

Benchmark results demonstrate strong multi-threaded performance. The CPU scores 28,838 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 4,071 in single-core, 12,111 in Cinebench R20 multi-core and 1,709 in single-core, and 14,367 in Geekbench multi-core with 2,255 single-core. PassMark results show 34,092 multi-thread and 3,984 single-thread scores. These figures place the i7-12700KF in the 85th percentile of all CPUs.

In Fivem, the CPU's role is largely secondary because the GPU is the bottleneck. The processor's 12 cores and 20 threads provide substantial headroom for the game's multi-player server processing, physics, and streaming workloads. Even the 2-thread score of 2,065 in 3DMark suggests strong single-thread performance for the game's main thread. The CPU's nearest rivals — the i7-13700T, i5-13600T, Core 5 213PE, and i7-12700K — all score within 0.2% of the i7-12700KF, indicating that Fivem performance would be virtually identical with any of these processors when paired with the same GPU.

The data shows that upgrading or downgrading the CPU within this performance tier would have minimal impact on Fivem frame rates. The limiting factor is clearly the Arc B390's graphics throughput, not the processor's compute capabilities.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal configuration for this system is 1920x1080 with Low settings, delivering 88 FPS average. This is the only tested combination that exceeds the 60 FPS threshold that most players consider necessary for smooth multiplayer gameplay. The 1080p Low preset provides the best balance of playability and visual clarity for Fivem's open-world multiplayer environment.

For players who prioritize visual quality over maximum frame rate, 1920x1080 with Medium settings is the recommended alternative. The 70 FPS average with a 59-80 FPS range remains smooth, and the visual improvement over Low is substantial. This configuration is the best "compromise" option — it maintains fluidity while offering better textures and effects.

The 1920x1080 High preset at 56 FPS is playable but not ideal. The frame rate dips below 60 FPS, which can be noticeable in fast-paced scenarios. The 1440p Low setting at 58 FPS is comparable but at a higher resolution. For users with 1440p monitors, this is the best option at that resolution, though 1080p Medium is likely a better overall experience due to higher and more consistent frame rates.

All 4K settings and any Ultra preset should be avoided. The 4K results range from 16 to 32 FPS, and even 1080p Ultra only reaches 43 FPS. These configurations produce visually appealing images but suffer from frame pacing issues that harm the multiplayer experience. The data clearly indicates that Fivem on this hardware requires reduced settings to be enjoyable, with 1080p Low and Medium being the only presets that deliver consistently smooth performance.