Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core i3-12100F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6600 ranks 2938th out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the lower third of the database. This is a combination built around a 4-core, 8-thread Alder Lake processor and an RDNA 2.0 GPU with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory, and the measured results show it is a capable 1080p machine that struggles as resolution climbs. The data indicates a clear pattern: the combo delivers smooth frame rates at 1920x1080 across all settings, becomes selective at 2560x1440, and only handles the lowest preset at 3840x2160.

How This Combo Ranks

Out of 3714 tested CPU-GPU combinations for Lockdown Protocol, this pairing sits at rank 2938. That places it in the 79th percentile from the top, meaning roughly one in five tested combos perform worse. The ranking reflects a fundamental imbalance: the CPU is a strong budget performer for its class, sitting at the 68th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU lands at the 63rd percentile among all GPUs. Neither component is a top-tier part, but the combination is consistent — the bottleneck shifts between the two depending on resolution.

At 1920x1080, the i3-12100F's 4.30 GHz boost clock and 12 MB of shared L3 cache are enough to feed the RX 6600, which delivers 8.928 TFLOPS of FP32 compute. The GPU's 224.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth and 1792 shading units handle the game's rendering workload without the CPU becoming a severe limiting factor. The result is that this combo outperforms its overall rank at lower resolutions, where the GPU is the primary driver. At higher resolutions, the RX 6600's 128-bit memory bus and 8 GB VRAM become the constraint, dragging the combo down relative to systems with more bandwidth or larger frame buffers.

The rank also reflects the game's release date of 2024-03-11, meaning this is a modern title with demanding effects. The data shows the combo clearing the 60 FPS playable threshold at every preset except Ultra at 2560x1440 and both Medium and High at 3840x2160. This is not a high-refresh-rate 1440p system, but it is a solid 1080p performer with headroom for Ultra settings.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings?

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 Ultra is 65.7, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. This is the most demanding preset tested at this resolution, and it remains playable.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 2560x1440?

A: High is the best playable preset at 2560x1440, delivering an average of 64.6 FPS. Medium also clears the threshold at 73.7 FPS, but High offers better visual quality while staying above 60 FPS. Ultra falls short at 48.8 FPS.

Q: Is 3840x2160 playable on this hardware?

A: Only at Low settings. The average FPS at 3840x2160 Low is 67.2, which is above the 60 FPS threshold. Medium drops to 52.1 FPS, and High falls to 43 FPS, both below playable levels.

Q: How does the RX 6600 compare to its nearest rival, the RTX 4050 Mobile?

A: The RX 6600 has an average benchmark score of 19036, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile scores 19049. The delta is -0.1%, meaning the RX 6600 is effectively tied with the mobile RTX 4050 in overall GPU benchmarks.

Q: What is the CPU's benchmark standing relative to the Intel Core i5-9500?

A: The i3-12100F has an average benchmark score of 13494, while the i5-9500 scores 13452. The i3-12100F is 0.3% ahead, making the two effectively equivalent in multi-threaded and single-threaded workloads per the aggregate data.

Q: Does the game's measured FPS data include minimum or maximum frame rates?

A: No. The FACT PACK provides only average FPS values for each resolution and settings combination. All min and max fields are null, so the analysis relies solely on average frame rates against the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest results across the board. Low settings produce an average of 146.6 FPS, which is the highest measured value in the entire dataset. Medium averages 103.8 FPS, High averages 88.4 FPS, and Ultra averages 65.7 FPS. Every preset at this resolution clears the 60 FPS threshold with room to spare, with the gap between Low and Ultra being 80.9 FPS — a substantial range that shows the game scales well with settings on this hardware.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance drops are noticeable but not catastrophic. Low averages 109.9 FPS, which is still excellent for a 1440p resolution. Medium averages 73.7 FPS, and High averages 64.6 FPS — both remain playable. Ultra, however, drops to 48.8 FPS, falling below the 60 FPS threshold by 11.2 FPS. The pattern here shows that the RX 6600's compute throughput can handle the resolution, but the 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit bus start to strain under Ultra settings.

At 3840x2160, the combo struggles significantly. Low is the only playable preset, averaging 67.2 FPS. Medium drops to 52.1 FPS, a 15.1 FPS decrease from Low. High averages 43 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 33.2 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 34 FPS, indicating that the GPU is heavily taxed at this resolution. The data shows that 4K gaming is only viable on the lowest settings, and even then, the margin above 60 FPS is just 7.2 FPS — leaving little headroom for demanding scenes.

Across all resolutions, the delta between Low and Ultra settings grows as resolution increases: 80.9 FPS at 1080p, 61.1 FPS at 1440p, and 34 FPS at 4K. This suggests that at lower resolutions, the CPU is more capable of driving higher frame rates when settings are reduced, while at 4K, the GPU becomes the limiting factor regardless of settings.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol, but the experience depends heavily on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, the system clears 60 FPS on all four tested presets, with Ultra averaging 65.7 FPS. This is the sweet spot for this combo — it offers full visual fidelity at a playable frame rate. At 2560x1440, the system remains playable on High (64.6 FPS), Medium (73.7 FPS), and Low (109.9 FPS), but Ultra falls below the threshold at 48.8 FPS. Users with 1440p monitors should stick to High settings for the best balance of quality and performance.

At 3840x2160, the verdict is clear: only Low settings are playable, averaging 67.2 FPS. The margin is thin, and any demanding scene could push the average lower. Medium (52.1 FPS) and High (43 FPS) are not viable for smooth gameplay. The data indicates that 4K is possible but not recommended beyond the lowest preset. The playable threshold is 60 FPS, and the best settings per resolution are Low at 4K, High at 1440p, and Ultra at 1080p.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals in benchmark scores provide context for its behavior. The Intel Core 3 N355 scores 13492, a 0% delta from the i3-12100F's 13494, meaning the two are statistically identical in aggregate performance. The Intel Core i5-9500 scores 13452, just 0.3% lower, so it would deliver nearly identical frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios. The Intel Core 5 120UL scores 13594, which is 0.7% higher, and the Intel Core i7-1250U scores 13351, 1.1% lower — all four alternatives would behave within a narrow performance band in Lockdown Protocol.

On the GPU side, the RX 6600's nearest rivals show similar parity. The NVIDIA Quadro K6000 scores 19030, a 0% delta from the RX 6600's 19036. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile scores 19049, just 0.1% higher. The NVIDIA Tesla K20m scores 19089, 0.3% higher, and the NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation scores 18954, 0.4% lower. These deltas are all within 1%, meaning any of these GPUs would produce nearly identical FPS results in this game. For users seeking similar behavior, swapping the CPU or GPU within these rival pairs would not meaningfully change the measured performance.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which averages 65.7 FPS. This is the recommended setting for full visual quality at this resolution. At 2560x1440, the most demanding playable preset is High, averaging 64.6 FPS. Users can also choose Medium for higher headroom at 73.7 FPS, but High provides the best visual fidelity that still clears the 60 FPS threshold. At 3840x2160, the only preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Low, averaging 67.2 FPS. No other 4K preset is playable, so users targeting 4K must accept reduced settings. The data shows that this combo is best utilized at 1080p with Ultra settings, where it delivers the full experience without compromise.