Fivem

# Fivem Performance Analysis: Intel Core i7-12700KF + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080

This combination of Intel's Core i7-12700KF and NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 4080 delivers a measured performance profile in Fivem that places it at rank 220 out of 3,707 tested combinations, placing it in the top 6% of all tested setups. The data shows a system that can handle the game's demanding multiplayer environments, though the scaling pattern across resolutions reveals important nuances about where the bottleneck lies. With the CPU scoring 85th percentile versus all CPUs and the GPU at 86th percentile versus all GPUs, this pairing is well-balanced on paper, but the measured frame rates tell a more complex story about how Fivem actually utilizes these components.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate progression from 1080p to 4K reveals a classic pattern of increasing GPU load, but with some unusual characteristics specific to Fivem's engine. At 1080p with Low settings, the system produces 333 FPS average, which drops to 219 FPS at 1440p (-34%) and further to 122 FPS at 4K (-63% from 1080p). This steep decline suggests that even at Low settings, the GPU is becoming increasingly dominant as resolution rises, though the absolute numbers remain high enough to indicate headroom remains at lower resolutions.

Moving to Medium settings, the scaling pattern shifts. At 1080p Medium, the average is 263 FPS with a minimum of 223 FPS and maximum of 302 FPS. At 1440p Medium, this drops to 173 FPS, and at 4K Medium to 96 FPS. The percentage drops from 1080p to 4K at Medium settings is approximately 63%, which is nearly identical to the Low setting drop. This consistency suggests that Fivem's rendering pipeline scales predictably with pixel count rather than showing diminishing returns at higher settings.

High settings present a different picture. The 1080p High average of 210 FPS falls to 138 FPS at 1440p and 77 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 4K here is approximately 63% again, maintaining the same scaling ratio. However, the absolute difference between Low and High at each resolution is telling: at 1080p, the gap is 123 FPS (333 vs 210), while at 4K it narrows to 45 FPS (122 vs 77). This narrowing gap indicates that at 4K, the GPU is becoming the limiting factor regardless of settings, whereas at 1080p, the CPU and game engine constraints allow the GPU to flex its capability more freely.

Ultra settings show the steepest absolute decline. At 1080p Ultra, the system manages 163 FPS, dropping to 107 FPS at 1440p and just 60 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result of 60 FPS exactly matches a common display refresh rate, suggesting the game may be hitting a frame pacing or engine-level limit at this combination. The scaling from 1440p to 4K at Ultra settings shows a 44% reduction, which is more severe than the 37% reduction seen at High settings, indicating that Ultra settings amplify the GPU workload disproportionately at higher resolutions.

The data strongly indicates that the RTX 4080 is the primary limiting component at 4K across all settings, while at 1080p, particularly at Low and Medium settings, the CPU and game engine are the bottlenecks. The fact that 1080p Low produces 333 FPS versus 1080p Ultra at 163 FPS shows that the GPU has significant capacity that becomes constrained by the game's engine at lower resolutions and settings.

How This Combo Ranks

With a combo rank of 220 out of 3,707 tested combinations, this pairing sits in the 94th percentile of all tested systems for Fivem. This places it firmly in the upper echelon of configurations, though notably not at the very top, indicating that there are systems with either higher-end CPUs or GPUs that achieve better frame rates in this specific game.

The CPU's nearest rivals provide context for its contribution to this ranking. The Intel Core i7-12700KF scores an average benchmark of 35,365, which is statistically tied with the Intel Core i7-13700T (35,403, deltaPct -0.1) and the Intel Core 5 213PE (35,428, deltaPct -0.2). It also matches the Intel Core i7-12700K (35,287, deltaPct 0.2) and sits just ahead of the Intel Core i5-13600T (35,305, deltaPct 0.2). This clustering within 0.2% means that swapping to any of these nearly identical-performing CPUs would have negligible impact on Fivem frame rates, confirming that the CPU is not a differentiator at this performance tier.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4080's average benchmark score of 54,247 is within 0.1% of the RTX 4080 SUPER (54,209, deltaPct 0.1), meaning the non-SUPER variant is effectively indistinguishable in Fivem. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (54,828, deltaPct -1.1) and AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (55,698, deltaPct -2.6) score higher on average, but these differences are small enough that real-world game performance would be comparable. The ranking at 220 out of 3,707 suggests that the combination's position is driven more by the GPU's capability than the CPU, given that the CPU's rivals are all within a fraction of a percent.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to play Fivem with this hardware?

A: At 1440p High settings, the system produces 138 FPS average, which represents a strong balance between visual quality and performance. The 4K High result of 77 FPS is playable but leaves less headroom for demanding multiplayer scenes, while 1080p exceeds 200 FPS at most settings.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 compare to the RTX 4080 SUPER in this game?

A: The RTX 4080 has an average benchmark score of 54,247 versus the RTX 4080 SUPER's 54,209, a deltaPct of 0.1%. This means the two GPUs perform virtually identically, and Fivem frame rates would show no meaningful difference between them.

Q: Does the Core i7-12700KF hold back the RTX 4080 at 1080p?

A: The data suggests yes at lower settings. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 333 FPS, while at 1080p Ultra it drops to 163 FPS. The large spread indicates that at Low settings, the CPU's 12 cores and 20 threads become the limiting factor, while the GPU has unused capacity.

Q: Is the Core i7-12700KF significantly different from the Core i7-12700K for Fivem?

A: The Core i7-12700KF scores 35,365 average versus the Core i7-12700K's 35,287, a deltaPct of 0.2%. This difference is negligible, so Fivem performance would be essentially identical between these two CPUs.

Q: What frame rate can be expected at 4K with this setup?

A: The measured results range from 60 FPS at Ultra settings to 122 FPS at Low settings, with Medium at 96 FPS and High at 77 FPS. The 4K Medium result includes a minimum of 82 FPS and maximum of 110 FPS, providing a stable experience for most users.

Q: How does this combination rank among all tested systems?

A: It ranks 220th out of 3,707 tested combinations, placing it in the top 6% of all configurations tested for Fivem. This indicates very strong performance, though not at the absolute top tier.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates. Low settings produce an average of 333 FPS, which drops to 263 FPS at Medium with a minimum of 223 and maximum of 302. High settings yield 210 FPS average, while Ultra drops to 163 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a 51% reduction in average frame rate, demonstrating that Fivem's visual settings have a substantial impact at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the performance profile shifts downward while maintaining the same ordering. Low settings average 219 FPS, Medium averages 173 FPS with a range of 147 to 199 FPS, High averages 138 FPS, and Ultra averages 107 FPS. The 1440p results show a 51% reduction from Low to Ultra, identical to the 1080p scaling, indicating that the settings overhead is consistent across these two resolutions.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates become more modest. Low settings still manage 122 FPS average, but Medium drops to 96 FPS with a minimum of 82 and maximum of 110. High settings produce 77 FPS, and Ultra falls to 60 FPS. The 4K Ultra result of exactly 60 FPS suggests the system is hitting a performance floor at this combination of resolution and settings, likely due to the GPU reaching its limits.

The Medium settings results are the only ones that include minimum and maximum values across all three resolutions. At 1080p, the spread from 223 to 302 FPS represents a 35% variance between minimum and maximum, while at 1440p the spread is from 147 to 199 FPS (35% variance), and at 4K from 82 to 110 FPS (34% variance). This consistency in variance suggests Fivem's frame time distribution scales proportionally with resolution.

Settings Recommendations

For users prioritizing frame rate, the Low preset at any resolution provides the highest headroom, with 333 FPS at 1080p, 219 FPS at 1440p, and 122 FPS at 4K. These numbers indicate that even at 4K, Low settings keep the system well above typical high-refresh display thresholds. However, the visual compromise may not be worth the performance gain for most players.

The Medium preset offers the best measured stability according to the data, as it is the only setting level with recorded minimum and maximum values. At 1440p Medium, the 173 FPS average with a 147 FPS minimum ensures consistent performance even during demanding multiplayer scenes. At 4K Medium, the 96 FPS average with an 82 FPS minimum keeps the experience above 60 FPS at all times, making this the recommended setting for 4K displays.

High settings provide a balanced experience at 1440p, where the 138 FPS average comfortably supports high-refresh monitors. At 4K, High's 77 FPS average is playable but leaves less margin for frame drops in busy areas. Ultra settings are only recommended for 1080p displays, where the 163 FPS average still provides smooth gameplay, while 1440p Ultra at 107 FPS and 4K Ultra at 60 FPS may not justify the visual upgrade for competitive play.

The data suggests that 1440p Medium or High provides the best overall experience, balancing the 173 FPS and 138 FPS averages respectively with visual quality. For 4K users, Medium at 96 FPS is the optimal choice, as it maintains a comfortable margin above 60 FPS while offering better visuals than Low.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-12700KF brings 12 cores and 20 threads from the Alder Lake architecture, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. This configuration produces strong multi-threaded results, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 28,838 and a 3DMark max threads score of 9,983. The single-thread performance is equally robust, with a 3DMark single-thread score of 1,043 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4,071, which matters for Fivem's often lightly-threaded server and client logic.

The Fivem results indicate CPU involvement primarily at lower resolutions and settings. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 333 FPS, which is substantially higher than 4K Low's 122 FPS, suggesting that the CPU can push frame rates well beyond what the GPU can render at higher resolutions. The CPU's 85th percentile ranking versus all CPUs supports its capability to handle Fivem's demands, though the nearest rivals show that several other CPUs perform within 0.2% of it.

In synthetic tests, the CPU demonstrates strong scaling from 2 to 16 threads. The 3DMark 2-thread score of 2,065 climbs to 4,011 at 4 threads, 7,211 at 8 threads, and 9,282 at 16 threads, with a max threads score of 9,983. This scaling pattern indicates good thread utilization efficiency, which helps in Fivem's multiplayer environments where multiple simultaneous entity updates can distribute across cores.

The CPU's L3 cache of 25 MB (shared) and per-core L1 of 80 KB and L2 of 1.25 MB provide sufficient memory hierarchy for game workloads. PassMark tests show strong integer math (113,521) and floating-point math (87,449) scores, which correlate with the physics and gameplay calculations Fivem requires. The data compression score of 441,960 and encryption score of 23,181 indicate robust general-purpose compute capability.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process from TSMC, provides 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus with 716.8 GB/s bandwidth. The GPU's 9,728 shading units and 304 texture mapping units deliver a texture rate of 761.5 GTexel/s, while 112 ROPs achieve a pixel rate of 280.6 GPixel/s. The boost clock of 2,505 MHz (base 2,205 MHz) drives FP32 performance of 48.74 TFLOPS.

In Fivem, the GPU's role becomes dominant as resolution increases. The measured FPS at 4K ranges from 60 at Ultra to 122 at Low, with the GPU's 86th percentile ranking versus all GPUs confirming its high-tier position. The 16 GB VRAM capacity ensures that Fivem's large multiplayer maps and high-resolution textures fit comfortably within memory, avoiding potential stuttering from memory overflow.

The GPU's nearest rivals include the RTX 4080 SUPER with a deltaPct of 0.1%, meaning the 4080 is essentially matched by its successor. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 1.1% higher on average, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 2.6% higher, though these differences in synthetic benchmarks may not translate to meaningful Fivem performance gaps. The GPU's PassMark G3D score of 34,457 and Geekbench Vulkan score of 263,779 indicate strong DirectX and Vulkan performance, both of which Fivem can utilize.

The power characteristics of the GPU include a 320 W TDP and a suggested PSU of 700 W, with a triple-slot cooler design. The 45,900 million transistors on a 379 mm² die give a density of 121.1M transistors per mm², reflecting the advanced 5 nm manufacturing. The 76 RT cores and 304 tensor cores provide hardware acceleration for ray tracing and DLSS features, though the measured Fivem data does not specify whether these features were enabled during testing.