Fivem

The data for Fivem with the Intel Core i7-12700KF and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti presents a clear picture of a system where the GPU is the primary constraint at higher resolutions, while the CPU's strength becomes evident at lower settings. This combination ranks 1050th out of 1792 tested combos in this game, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database. The measured FPS values across resolutions and settings provide a detailed look at how this pairing behaves under varying loads.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial and clearly indicates that the graphics card is the limiting factor at higher resolutions. At High settings, the average FPS falls from 116.1 at 1920x1080 to 75.2 at 2560x1440, then further to 39.2 at 3840x2160. This represents a 66% reduction from 1080p to 4K, a pattern that is typical for a GPU-bound scenario. The GTX 1080 Ti, with its 11 GB of GDDR5X memory and 484.4 GB/s bandwidth, is being pushed to its limits as pixel count increases.

The scaling behavior changes when settings are lowered. At Low settings, the drop from 179.0 FPS at 1080p to 119.6 at 1440p and 65.9 at 4K is less severe in percentage terms but still significant. The 1080p Low result of 179.0 FPS suggests that the CPU can push very high frame rates when the GPU load is minimal, but the 4K Low result of 65.9 indicates the GPU still becomes the bottleneck. This is a classic signature of a balanced system where neither component is wildly overpowered for the other.

Ultra settings show the most dramatic scaling, with 89.2 FPS at 1080p dropping to 57.0 at 1440p and finally 29.7 at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is barely playable, while the 1080p Ultra result remains smooth. The data suggests that for this game, the GTX 1080 Ti is best suited for 1080p gaming across all settings, with 1440p being viable at Medium and High, while 4K requires Low settings for acceptable performance.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this CPU-GPU combo in Fivem?

A: Based on the measured data, 1920x1080 is the optimal resolution. All settings at 1080p produce average FPS above 89.2, with Low settings reaching 179.0 FPS. This provides the best balance of visual quality and smoothness.

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

A: Yes, but with significant compromises. At 4K Low settings, the combo achieves 65.9 FPS on average, which is playable. However, 4K Medium drops to 48.9 FPS, High to 39.2 FPS, and Ultra to 29.7 FPS, making these settings less desirable for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the GTX 1080 Ti compare to its nearest rivals in this test?

A: The GTX 1080 Ti has an average benchmark score of 19402, which is virtually identical to the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 (19405, deltaPct 0.0). It is 0.1% behind the AMD Radeon Pro 560X (19426) and 0.6% behind the NVIDIA Tesla K40m (19519), while being 1.1% ahead of the NVIDIA TITAN Xp (19184).

Q: What is the CPU's benchmark standing relative to similar processors?

A: The Intel Core i7-12700KF has an average benchmark score of 35355, placing it in the 89th percentile of all CPUs. It is 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i5-14400 (35336) and 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core i9-12900HX (35289), while being 0.2% behind the Intel Core i7-13800H (35416).

Q: Does the game favor the CPU or GPU in this configuration?

A: The data shows a mixed picture. At 1080p Low, the CPU is clearly capable of pushing 179.0 FPS, indicating it is not a bottleneck. However, at 4K Ultra, the frame rate falls to 29.7 FPS, showing the GPU is the limiting component. The system is balanced enough that either component can become the constraint depending on the settings.

Q: Is the 11 GB VRAM sufficient for Fivem at high settings?

A: The measured data shows that 4K Ultra produces 29.7 FPS, which is likely due to GPU compute limitations rather than VRAM capacity. The 11 GB of GDDR5X memory is ample for this game, as evidenced by the fact that lowering settings from Ultra to Low at 4K more than doubles the frame rate to 65.9 FPS, indicating the GPU's processing power is the bottleneck.

How This Combo Ranks

This particular combination of the Intel Core i7-12700KF and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti ranks 1050th out of 1792 tested combos in Fivem. This places it in the 58th percentile of all tested systems, meaning roughly 58% of combinations perform better in this game. The ranking reflects a mid-pack position that is consistent with the component specifications: the CPU is a high-end part from the 12th Gen Core series, while the GPU is from the older Pascal architecture.

The combo's rank is influenced by both components. The i7-12700KF scores in the 89th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 35355, but the GTX 1080 Ti only reaches the 61st percentile among GPUs. The GPU's lower relative standing drags the overall combo ranking down. In practical terms, this means the system is better suited for CPU-intensive workloads or lower-resolution gaming where the GPU is less stressed. The 179.0 FPS at 1080p Low demonstrates the CPU's capability to drive high frame rates when the GPU is not the constraint.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The full dataset provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four quality settings. At 1080p, the results are consistently strong: Low settings deliver 179.0 FPS, Medium delivers 145.2 FPS, High delivers 116.1 FPS, and Ultra delivers 89.2 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 89.8 FPS, showing how much headroom exists at this resolution.

Moving to 1440p, the frame rates remain respectable but show a noticeable drop. Low settings produce 119.6 FPS, Medium produces 91.9 FPS, High produces 75.2 FPS, and Ultra produces 57.0 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra narrows to 62.6 FPS. At 4K, the performance becomes more constrained: Low settings yield 65.9 FPS, Medium yields 48.9 FPS, High yields 39.2 FPS, and Ultra yields 29.7 FPS. The Low-to-Ultra spread at 4K is 36.2 FPS, indicating that the GPU is running out of headroom even at the lowest settings.

The data also reveals how settings scaling behaves differently across resolutions. At 1080p, going from Low to Ultra reduces FPS by 50.2%. At 1440p, the same change reduces FPS by 52.3%. At 4K, the reduction is 54.9%. This progressive increase in the performance penalty at higher resolutions reinforces the conclusion that the GPU is the primary limiting factor, as the relative cost of higher settings grows with pixel count.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is built on the Pascal architecture with a 16 nm process node, featuring 3584 shading units, 224 texture mapping units, and 88 raster output units. Its base clock is 1481 MHz with a boost clock of 1582 MHz, and the memory runs at 1376 MHz, providing 11 Gbps effective throughput. The 11 GB of GDDR5X memory on a 352-bit bus delivers 484.4 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU achieves a pixel rate of 139.2 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 354.4 GTexel/s, with FP32 performance of 11.34 TFLOPS.

In Fivem, the GPU's performance is the deciding factor at higher resolutions. The 4K results, ranging from 29.7 FPS at Ultra to 65.9 FPS at Low, show that the GPU is fully utilized. The 484.4 GB/s memory bandwidth appears sufficient, as the frame rate scaling with settings is smooth rather than showing a sudden cliff that would indicate a VRAM capacity issue. The 11 GB capacity is more than adequate for this game, which is not known for extreme texture requirements.

The GTX 1080 Ti's benchmark results place it in the 61st percentile of all GPUs, with an average score of 19402. Its nearest rivals are the GTX 780 (19405, deltaPct 0.0), the Radeon Pro 560X (19426, deltaPct -0.1), and the Tesla K40m (19519, deltaPct -0.6). The TITAN Xp is 1.1% behind at 19184. These close margins indicate that the GTX 1080 Ti is at a performance level where minor architectural differences between older and newer GPUs are minimal.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-12700KF is a 12th Gen Alder Lake-S processor with 12 cores and 20 threads, running at a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. It features 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 25 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus, and its PCIe Gen 4 interface provides 20 lanes. The 10 nm process node and 215 mm² die size contribute to its performance characteristics.

The CPU's benchmark scores are impressive, particularly in multithreaded workloads. It achieves 28979 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 12171 in Cinebench R20 multicore. The single-core scores are also strong, with 4091 in Cinebench R23 single-core. In 3DMark, it scores 9983 at max threads and 1043 at single thread. The PassMark multithread score of 34092 and single-thread score of 3984 further confirm its capability.

In Fivem, the CPU's role becomes apparent at 1080p where the GPU is less stressed. The 179.0 FPS at Low settings demonstrates that the i7-12700KF can feed the GPU with enough data to reach high frame rates. The 3.60 GHz base clock and 5.00 GHz boost clock provide strong single-thread performance, which is often critical for multiplayer games like Fivem that may have CPU-bound server-side simulation logic. The 12 cores and 20 threads also ensure there is ample processing headroom for background tasks and game logic, even when the GPU is saturated at 4K. However, the fact that frame rates drop so significantly at 4K regardless of CPU strength confirms that the GPU is the limiting factor at that resolution.