Fivem

The Intel Core i7-12700KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER produces a constrained experience in Fivem, with performance heavily dictated by resolution and preset. Measured data shows a system that can deliver high frame rates at 1080p on lower settings but quickly falls behind as the GPU workload increases. This analysis examines the 12 measured FPS data points, the hardware specifications, and the combo’s overall ranking among 3,707 tested configurations.

Resolution Scaling

The transition from 1080p to 4K reveals a sharp performance cliff, indicating a GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions. At 1080p Low, the combo averages 123 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low drops this to 81 FPS, a 34% reduction. At 4K Low, the average falls to 45 FPS, which is 63% below the 1080p Low figure. This scaling pattern is characteristic of a graphics card operating near its limit; the GTX 1660 SUPER’s 6 GB GDDR6 memory and 336.0 GB/s bandwidth cannot sustain the pixel throughput demanded by 4K.

The gap between presets widens at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 63 FPS (123 vs. 60). At 1440p, that spread narrows to 41 FPS (81 vs. 40). At 4K, the spread is just 23 FPS (45 vs. 22). This compression suggests that at 4K, the GPU is so saturated that even reducing settings yields diminishing returns—the limiting factor shifts from shading work to raw memory bandwidth and fill rate.

The data shows an anomaly at 4K Medium: the average is 35 FPS with a minimum of 30 and maximum of 41, while 4K High averages 28 FPS. The Medium preset’s frame time variance (30-41) overlaps with High’s average, indicating that the GTX 1660 SUPER is producing inconsistent frame delivery in this region. For a smooth experience, 1440p presents a more viable middle ground, with Medium averaging 64 FPS and a min-max range of 54-73.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER, built on the Turing architecture with a TU116 chip, is the primary bottleneck in this pairing. Its specifications—1,408 shading units, 88 texture mapping units, and 48 ROPs—are modest by modern standards. The boost clock of 1785 MHz and base clock of 1530 MHz provide the compute foundation, but the 5.027 TFLOPS FP32 throughput is the ceiling for pixel pushing.

The 6 GB GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus delivers 336.0 GB/s, which is sufficient for 1080p but marginal for 1440p and inadequate for 4K in Fivem. The GPU’s percentile rank of 53 among all GPUs places it in the lower-middle tier. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile (0.4% higher average score) and AMD Radeon RX 580 (0.4% higher), showing that the GTX 1660 SUPER sits in a competitive but crowded segment.

In Fivem specifically, the Ultra preset at 1080p manages 60 FPS average, but this drops to 22 FPS at 4K Ultra—a 63% loss. The GPU’s 14 Gbps effective memory speed and 1750 MHz memory clock are fixed; they cannot compensate for the resolution increase. The PassMark G3D score of 12,699 and DirectX 11 score of 104 indicate the card’s DirectX 12 (12_1) support is present but not a strength.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the 1080p Medium preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance. It averages 97 FPS with a minimum of 82 and maximum of 111, providing headroom above the 60 FPS threshold while maintaining smoother frame delivery than the High preset’s 77 FPS average. The 1080p High preset is also acceptable at 77 FPS, but the Medium’s tighter min-max range (82-111) suggests more consistent frame pacing.

For 1440p, the Low preset at 81 FPS is the only setting that clears 60 FPS comfortably. The Medium preset at 64 FPS is playable but sits close to the edge, with a minimum of 54 FPS that could cause noticeable stutter in Fivem’s multiplayer environments. The High preset at 51 FPS and Ultra at 40 FPS are below the smoothness threshold.

At 4K, no preset delivers a playable experience. The Low preset’s 45 FPS is the best result, but even this is marginal. The Ultra preset’s 22 FPS is effectively unplayable for a multiplayer title. Users targeting 4K should consider this combo inadequate for Fivem.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 3,174 out of 3,707 tested combinations, placing it in the 14th percentile of all configurations. This low ranking reflects the GPU’s limitations more than the CPU’s capabilities. The GTX 1660 SUPER’s percentile of 53 among all GPUs is dragged down by the 4K results, which are uniformly poor (22-45 FPS across all presets).

The 1080p results are more competitive. At 1080p Low, the 123 FPS average would place this combo in a higher tier, but the ranking aggregates all measured resolutions. The gap between the best and worst presets (123 vs. 22 FPS) is 101 FPS, illustrating the extreme sensitivity to settings. The combo’s position—near the bottom quarter—suggests it is suited for 1080p gaming but not for higher-resolution workloads.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-12700KF is a 12-core, 20-thread processor from the Alder Lake architecture, built on Intel’s 10 nm process. Its 3.60 GHz base clock and 5.00 GHz boost clock provide substantial single-thread performance, as evidenced by the 3DMark single-thread score of 1,043 and PassMark single-thread score of 3,984. The CPU’s percentile rank of 85 among all CPUs indicates it is a high-tier processor.

In Fivem, a multiplayer title that relies on server-side simulation and player physics, the CPU’s 25 MB of shared L3 cache and 1.25 MB L2 cache per core help maintain frame rates in dense areas. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 28,838 and single-core score of 4,071 show balanced performance. The 3DMark 8-thread score of 7,211 and 16-thread score of 9,282 confirm that the CPU is not the bottleneck at any resolution tested.

The nearest CPU rivals—Intel Core i7-13700T (-0.1% delta), Intel Core i5-13600T (+0.2% delta), and Intel Core i7-12700K (+0.2% delta)—show that the 12700KF sits within 0.2% of its closest peers in average benchmark score. The CPU’s avgBenchmarkScore of 35,365 is nearly identical to the i7-13700T’s 35,403, indicating that Fivem’s CPU demands are met without strain. The launch MSRP of $384 is the only cost figure associated with this processor.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the four presets produce the following averages: Low at 123 FPS, Medium at 97 FPS (min 82, max 111), High at 77 FPS, and Ultra at 60 FPS. The step-down from Low to Medium is 26 FPS, from Medium to High is 20 FPS, and from High to Ultra is 17 FPS. This linear degradation suggests the GPU handles 1080p with headroom.

At 2560x1440, the averages are: Low at 81 FPS, Medium at 64 FPS (min 54, max 73), High at 51 FPS, and Ultra at 40 FPS. The percentage drops from 1080p are consistent: Low falls 34%, Medium falls 34%, High falls 34%, and Ultra falls 33%. This uniform scaling indicates the GPU’s memory bandwidth is the primary constraint.

At 3840x2160, the averages are: Low at 45 FPS, Medium at 35 FPS (min 30, max 41), High at 28 FPS, and Ultra at 22 FPS. The drop from 1080p is steep: Low falls 63%, Medium falls 64%, High falls 64%, and Ultra falls 63%. The 4K Medium row’s minimum of 30 FPS is notable—it is the only row with a recorded minimum, and it sits at 30 FPS, which is below the 35 FPS average for that preset.

Across all resolutions, the Low preset provides the highest average FPS at each step: 123, 81, and 45. The Ultra preset provides the lowest: 60, 40, and 22. The Medium preset consistently offers the widest min-max range, suggesting it is the most variable in frame delivery.

FAQ

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

A: 1920x1080 is the only resolution where all presets exceed 60 FPS average (Low 123, Medium 97, High 77, Ultra 60). At 1440p, only Low (81 FPS) and Medium (64 FPS) clear 60 FPS. At 4K, no preset exceeds 45 FPS.

Q: How does the GTX 1660 SUPER compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The GTX 1660 SUPER’s average benchmark score of 12,986 is 0.4% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 580’s 12,928 and 0.4% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile’s 12,940, but 0.7% lower than the NVIDIA Tesla M2090’s 13,075.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this combo?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor. The CPU’s percentile rank of 85 and 3DMark single-thread score of 1,043 indicate ample headroom, while the GPU’s percentile rank of 53 and the severe FPS drops from 1080p to 4K (e.g., 123 to 45 FPS at Low) point to GPU saturation.

Q: What frame rates can I expect at 1080p Medium?

A: The measured average is 97 FPS, with a minimum of 82 FPS and maximum of 111 FPS. This provides a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: It ranks 3,174 out of 3,707 combos, placing it in the lower 15% of all tested systems. This ranking reflects the GPU’s limitations at higher resolutions.

Q: What is the 4K performance like?

A: 4K performance is poor across all presets: Low averages 45 FPS, Medium averages 35 FPS (min 30, max 41), High averages 28 FPS, and Ultra averages 22 FPS. None of these are suitable for smooth multiplayer gameplay.