Fivem

The Intel Core i7-12700KF pairs a 12-core, 20-thread Alder Lake layout with a 3.60 GHz base clock and a 5.00 GHz boost clock. Its 25 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel memory support provide the kind of headroom that heavy multiplayer sessions demand. In Fivem, the data shows this CPU is not the limiting factor at any tested resolution; even at 1080p Low, where the frame rate peaks at 292.5 FPS, the processor’s multi-threaded throughput is sufficient to keep up. The 3dmark_max_threads score of 9983 and Cinebench R23 multi-core result of 28979 indicate strong parallel performance, while the single-thread score of 1043 in 3dmark and 4091 in Cinebench R23 ensure that Fivem’s often single-thread-bound server-side logic does not bottleneck the GPU. The CPU’s 89th percentile ranking versus all CPUs reinforces that this is a top-tier part for the game’s mixed workload of physics, AI, and streaming assets.

The Core i7-12700KF’s nearest rivals show how tightly packed this performance tier is. The Intel Core i5-14400 sits just 0.1% behind in average benchmark score, while the Intel Core i7-13800H trails by 0.2%. The Intel Core i9-12900HX is 0.2% ahead, and the Intel Core i5-13600T leads by 0.3%. These sub-one-percent deltas mean that in Fivem, swapping between these CPUs would produce virtually identical frame rates at any resolution where the GPU is the bottleneck. The 12th-gen chip’s 20 threads give it a slight edge in heavily populated areas where server-side scripting and entity updates can spike, but the benchmark results suggest that the game’s frame pacing is far more dependent on the graphics card than on which of these four processors is installed.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

Fivem is a multiplayer modification that loads a single, persistent world with dozens of players, vehicles, and scripts running simultaneously. This places a premium on both high single-thread performance and adequate multi-core scaling. The Core i7-12700KF’s 12 cores and 20 threads are arranged in a hybrid Alder Lake configuration, with performance cores handling the bulk of the game logic and efficient cores managing background tasks. The 5.00 GHz boost clock is critical here, as Fivem’s primary thread often cannot offload work to other cores; the 3dmark_2_threads score of 2065 and the single-thread score of 1043 show that this chip can sustain high clocks under light loads.

At 1080p Low, where the GPU is barely taxed, the CPU must generate frames as fast as possible. The measured 292.5 FPS average indicates that the 12700KF is more than capable of feeding the RTX 4070 SUPER in this scenario. The Cinebench R20 single-core score of 1718 and Geekbench single-core score of 2526 are strong indicators that the game’s main thread will not become a hard ceiling. The 3dmark_16_threads score of 9282 and max_threads score of 9983 further show that when Fivem does spread work across cores—such as when processing networked entity updates—the chip has ample headroom. The 89th percentile ranking means this CPU outperforms the vast majority of installed processors, which is why even the most demanding 4K Ultra settings never show a CPU-limited frame rate drop.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. Its 2475 MHz boost clock and 1980 MHz base clock are supplemented by 56 RT cores and 224 tensor cores, though Fivem does not heavily utilize ray tracing or DLSS. The GPU’s raw rasterization power is what matters here, and the Passmark G3D score of 29995 places it in the 84th percentile of all GPUs. The 35.48 TFLOPS of FP32 compute ensures that the card can push high frame rates at 1440p without breaking a sweat.

The GPU’s role becomes dominant as resolution increases. At 1080p Ultra, the card produces 143 FPS, but at 1440p Ultra, that drops to 91.8 FPS, and at 4K Ultra, it falls to 52.9 FPS. This scaling pattern is classic GPU-bound behavior. The 12 GB VRAM is ample for Fivem’s texture-heavy cityscape, even at 4K, where memory usage rarely exceeds 8 GB in the tested presets. The RTX 4070 SUPER’s nearest rivals include the NVIDIA RTX A6000, which is 0.2% faster in average score, and the AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE, which is 0.3% faster; the AMD Radeon Pro 580X trails by 1.4% and the NVIDIA Tesla M40 by 1.6%. These deltas are so small that in gameplay, the difference would be imperceptible, meaning the 4070 SUPER is positioned at the exact sweet spot for high-refresh 1440p and entry-level 4K in Fivem.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data tells a clear story about component scaling. From 1080p High to 1440p High, the average frame rate drops from 180.7 to 118.6, a 34% reduction; from 1440p High to 4K High, it falls to 68.8, another 42% drop. This is a textbook GPU-bound curve. The CPU is capable of far more, as evidenced by the 292.5 FPS at 1080p Low, where the GPU is still the bottleneck but at a much lower workload. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is enormous—292.5 versus 143 FPS—which shows that the settings preset has a massive impact on GPU load, while the CPU’s contribution remains constant.

At 4K, the frame rates compress significantly. Low settings yield 106.7 FPS, Medium 81.2, High 68.8, and Ultra 52.9. The spread from Low to Ultra is 53.8 FPS, compared to a 149.5 FPS spread at 1080p. This compression is the hallmark of a GPU that is becoming saturated; the pixel count doubles from 1440p to 4K, but the frame rate does not halve because the GPU’s memory bandwidth and shading units are already near their limits. The 504.2 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient for 4K textures, but the 80 ROPs and 224 TMUs are the constraining factors at higher presets. The data suggests that for a 60 FPS target at 4K, the High preset is the ceiling, while Ultra will dip below 60.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This specific combination of Intel Core i7-12700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER ranks 291st out of 1792 tested combos in Fivem. That places it in the top 16.2% of all configurations, which is a strong showing given the game’s multiplayer nature and the wide variety of hardware tested. The rank reflects that the 12700KF’s high single-thread performance and the 4070 SUPER’s 4K-capable rasterization power combine to deliver consistent frame rates across all resolutions.

The rank is more impressive when considering that many combos above it use higher-tier GPUs like the RTX 4090 or RTX 4080, which cost significantly more. The 4070 SUPER’s 84th percentile GPU ranking and the 12700KF’s 89th percentile CPU ranking are well matched; neither component is a weak link. The data shows that in Fivem, the combo’s performance is within striking distance of systems with more expensive parts. The nearest GPU rival, the RTX A6000, is only 0.2% ahead, and the 12700KF’s nearest CPU rival, the i9-12900HX, is only 0.2% ahead. This means that a combo with the i9-12900HX and RTX A6000 would rank only marginally better in Fivem, despite the higher component costs. The 291st rank confirms the balanced nature of this pairing.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

For 1080p and 1440p displays, the Ultra preset is entirely viable. At 1080p Ultra, the combo delivers 143 FPS, which is smooth for any modern monitor; at 1440p Ultra, it produces 91.8 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold and suitable for high-refresh panels. The High preset at 1440p pushes the frame rate to 118.6 FPS, which is ideal for 120 Hz displays, and the data shows that dropping from Ultra to High yields a 22.6% performance increase with minimal visual degradation in Fivem’s texture-heavy environment.

At 4K, the recommendation changes. The High preset delivers 68.8 FPS, which is comfortably above 60 FPS and provides the best balance of visual fidelity and smoothness. The Ultra preset at 4K drops to 52.9 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target and will introduce noticeable stutter in fast-paced scenes. The Medium preset at 4K yields 81.2 FPS, which is playable but sacrifices too much visual quality for the extra 12.4 FPS over High. For players with 4K displays, the High preset is the clear sweet spot. For those with 1440p 144 Hz monitors, the High preset at 118.6 FPS is the best experience, as it remains above 100 FPS while maintaining high-quality shadows and textures. The Low preset at any resolution is only recommended for competitive play where frame rate is paramount, but given the combo’s strength, it is unnecessary for most users.