Fivem

Fivem is a multiplayer modification platform that stresses both CPU and GPU depending on the scene and settings. The data for the Intel Core i7-12700KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti shows a system that is firmly GPU-limited at higher resolutions, but which can deliver playable frame rates at 1080p with the right settings. The measured results reveal a steep performance cliff as resolution increases, and the GPU's 6 GB VRAM becomes a defining constraint at 4K.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 is severe and consistent across all settings presets. At Low settings, the average FPS falls from 126 at 1080p to 84.5 at 1440p, then to 46.2 at 4K. That represents a 63% reduction from 1080p to 4K. At High settings, the drop is from 80.9 to 52.8 to 28.1, a 65% reduction. The Ultra preset shows the most dramatic scaling: 57.7 FPS at 1080p, 37.3 at 1440p, and just 20.4 at 4K, a 65% decline.

These scaling patterns indicate the GTX 1660 Ti is the limiting component at 1440p and 4K. The CPU, with 12 cores and 20 threads, has ample headroom for Fivem’s multiplayer logic. The GPU's pixel rate of 84.96 GPixel/s and texture rate of 169.9 GTexel/s are simply insufficient to maintain high frame rates as pixel count quadruples from 1080p to 4K. At 1080p, the scaling between Low (126 FPS) and Medium (100.7 FPS) is only 20%, suggesting the CPU can still feed the GPU adequately at lower resolutions. However, the jump from Medium to High at 1080p (100.7 to 80.9) and High to Ultra (80.9 to 57.7) shows the GPU struggling with increased shading and texture work.

The data suggests that for this combo, 1080p is the practical resolution for smooth gameplay. The 1440p results are borderline: 52.8 FPS at High and 66.2 at Medium are playable, but 4K is only viable at Low settings (46.2 FPS), and even then the experience is marginal. The heavy frame rate penalty at 4K points to the 192-bit memory bus and 288.0 GB/s bandwidth being saturated, particularly with the 6 GB VRAM buffer.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the Intel Core i7-12700KF and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti ranks 1529 out of 1792 tested combos in Fivem, placing it in the bottom 15% of all system pairings. That ranking reflects the GPU's limitations more than the CPU's capabilities. The i7-12700KF itself sits at the 89th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 35355. Its nearest rivals in synthetic CPU tests are the Intel Core i5-14400 (35336, 0.1% ahead), the Intel Core i7-13800H (35416, 0.2% behind), the Intel Core i9-12900HX (35289, 0.2% ahead), and the Intel Core i5-13600T (35256, 0.3% ahead). These deltas are negligible, indicating the CPU is well within its performance class.

The GPU, however, is only at the 55th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 13925. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon RX 570X (13871, 0.4% ahead), NVIDIA Tesla K10 (14029, 0.7% behind), NVIDIA RTX A2000 Mobile (13821, 0.8% ahead), and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 (13812, 0.8% ahead). The GTX 1660 Ti is essentially tied with these older or mobile parts in raw compute tests, which explains why the combo ranks so low in Fivem’s combined metric. The CPU’s high single-thread performance — a Passmark single-thread score of 3984 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4091 — cannot compensate for the GPU’s modest fill rate and shading power in a game that scales heavily with resolution.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 1920x1080 as the only resolution where all presets exceed 57 FPS on average. At 1440p, only Low (84.5 FPS) and Medium (66.2 FPS) remain above 60, while 4K drops to 46.2 FPS at best.

Q: How much faster is the 1080p Low preset compared to 4K Ultra?

A: At 1080p Low, the average FPS is 126, while 4K Ultra averages 20.4. That is a 6.2x difference in frame rate, demonstrating the GPU’s inability to handle high pixel counts.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU at 1080p?

A: The scaling from Low to Medium at 1080p (126 to 100.7 FPS, a 20% drop) and from Medium to High (100.7 to 80.9, a 20% drop) suggests the GPU is still the primary limiter. The CPU’s Passmark multithread score of 34092 and Cinebench R23 multicore score of 28979 indicate it has ample headroom for Fivem’s multiplayer workload.

Q: What is the GPU’s performance percentile relative to all GPUs?

A: The GTX 1660 Ti sits at the 55th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 13925. Its closest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 570X, scores 13871, a 0.4% difference.

Q: Is 4K playable with any settings?

A: Only at Low settings does 4K reach an average of 46.2 FPS. Medium drops to 38, High to 28.1, and Ultra to 20.4. These results indicate 4K is only marginally playable at the lowest preset.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-14400?

A: The i7-12700KF scores 35355 in average benchmark, while the i5-14400 scores 35336, a 0.1% difference. The i7-12700KF is effectively tied with the i5-14400 in overall CPU performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured average FPS ranges from 126 at Low settings to 57.7 at Ultra. The Medium preset delivers 100.7 FPS, while High produces 80.9. These numbers show a consistent degradation as settings increase, with the largest single drop occurring between Medium and High (19.8 FPS difference) and High to Ultra (23.2 FPS difference). The Low to Medium transition costs 25.3 FPS, which is the largest absolute drop at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the average FPS falls to 84.5 at Low, 66.2 at Medium, 52.8 at High, and 37.3 at Ultra. The relative performance gap between Low and Ultra is 2.3x, which is wider than the 2.2x gap at 1080p. The Medium to High drop is 13.4 FPS, and High to Ultra costs 15.5 FPS, indicating the GPU is increasingly taxed by higher settings at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the average FPS plummets to 46.2 at Low, 38 at Medium, 28.1 at High, and 20.4 at Ultra. The Low to Medium drop is 8.2 FPS, Medium to High is 9.9 FPS, and High to Ultra is 7.7 FPS. The small absolute differences between settings at 4K suggest the GPU is hitting a hard wall, likely due to VRAM capacity and memory bandwidth limits rather than shading performance alone.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is the decisive component in this combo. With 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus and 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth, the GPU has enough memory for 1080p and 1440p gaming but struggles at 4K. The base clock of 1500 MHz and boost clock of 1770 MHz are moderate, and the FP32 performance of 5.437 TFLOPS is modest by modern standards. The GPU's Passmark G3D score of 12871 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1061 reflect its mid-range positioning.

In Fivem, the GPU's role becomes evident in the scaling behavior. At 1080p Low, the 126 FPS average suggests the GPU is not fully saturated, leaving room for the CPU to push higher frame rates. However, at 4K Ultra, the 20.4 FPS result is a clear sign of GPU exhaustion. The 6 GB VRAM is likely a bottleneck at 4K, as texture data exceeds the available memory, forcing the GPU to swap data through the 192-bit bus. The memory clock of 1500 MHz (12 Gbps effective) further limits bandwidth, which is critical for high-resolution rendering.

The GPU's 55th percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average score of 13925, places it below the median. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 570X (0.4% faster) and the NVIDIA Tesla K10 (0.7% slower), which are both older architectures. This context explains why the combo ranks 1529th out of 1792 in Fivem: the GPU simply cannot keep pace with the CPU's capabilities in this game.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal configuration for this combo is 1920x1080 with the Medium preset, which delivers an average of 100.7 FPS. This provides a comfortable margin above 60 FPS while maintaining visual quality. The High preset at 1080p (80.9 FPS) is also viable for users who prefer better visuals, but the jump to Ultra (57.7 FPS) drops below the 60 FPS threshold, making it less desirable for competitive multiplayer.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset (66.2 FPS) is the only settings level that stays above 60 FPS. The Low preset (84.5 FPS) offers even higher frame rates but with reduced visual fidelity. The High preset (52.8 FPS) and Ultra (37.3 FPS) are not recommended for smooth gameplay at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, no settings preset achieves 60 FPS. The Low preset (46.2 FPS) is the only playable option, and even then, the experience is marginal. Users with 4K displays should consider lowering resolution scaling or accepting a sub-50 FPS experience. The data clearly indicates that this combo is best suited for 1080p gaming, with 1440p Medium being a secondary option for those who prioritize resolution over frame rate. The Ultra preset at any resolution is not recommended, as it incurs a significant performance penalty without proportional visual gains.