Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core i3-12100F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti delivers a wide spread of frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, depending on resolution and quality preset. At 1920x1080, the combination is firmly in high-refresh territory, while 2560x1440 remains comfortable across all tested settings. At 3840x2160, only the Low and Medium presets clear the 60 FPS threshold, with High and Ultra falling short. The measured data shows a system that scales predictably with resolution, and the CPU keeps pace well enough that the GPU becomes the dominant limiting factor at higher pixel counts.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the recorded average frame rates are strong across every preset. Low settings produce an average of 178.6 FPS, which is the highest figure in the entire dataset. Medium settings drop to 128.1 FPS, High settings yield 111.1 FPS, and Ultra settings still deliver 85.3 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 93.3 FPS, indicating that quality presets have a substantial impact on performance at this resolution, but even the most demanding preset remains well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages remain high but show the expected cost of additional pixels. Low settings average 130.7 FPS, Medium settings average 96.5 FPS, High settings average 83.1 FPS, and Ultra settings average 63.1 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra here is 67.6 FPS, a narrower spread than at 1080p, which suggests the GPU is beginning to feel the load of the higher resolution. Every preset at 1440p clears the 60 FPS mark, though Ultra is the closest to the threshold with only 3.1 FPS of headroom.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes considerably. Low settings average 82.6 FPS, which is still playable, and Medium settings average 63.6 FPS, just above the threshold. High settings fall to 51.3 FPS, and Ultra drops to 43.1 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 39.5 FPS, the smallest absolute difference of the three resolutions, but the overall performance level is much lower. The data indicates that 4K requires a reduction in settings to maintain smooth gameplay, and the two highest presets are not viable for a consistent 60 FPS experience.

No minimum or maximum frame rate values were recorded for any resolution or preset, so the analysis relies entirely on average FPS. The absence of min/max data means variance and frame pacing cannot be assessed from the database, but the averages alone are sufficient to characterize the overall performance tier of this combination.

How This Combo Ranks

The database places this CPU and GPU pairing at rank 2084 out of 3714 tested combinations for Lockdown Protocol. That puts the combo in the upper portion of the field, roughly the 56th percentile of all recorded systems. This is a mid-to-upper tier result, not a top performer, but clearly ahead of the majority of tested configurations.

The ranking reflects the balance between the Core i3-12100F and the GTX 1080 Ti. The CPU sits at the 68th percentile among all processors in the database, which is a solid result for a quad-core part. The GPU sits at the 58th percentile among all graphics cards. The combined result in Lockdown Protocol is consistent with those individual standings, though the game's frame rates at 1080p suggest the pair is capable of more than the rank alone might imply.

The rank of 2084 out of 3714 means there are 1630 tested combinations that finish ahead of this one. Many of those will include newer or higher-tier CPUs and GPUs, but the fact that this pairing lands above the midpoint indicates it remains relevant for this title. The recorded averages at 1080p and 1440p support that conclusion, as the system produces playable or better frame rates in nearly every tested scenario.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals in the database, the Intel Core i3-12100F is statistically indistinguishable from several other processors. The Intel Core 3 N355 has an average benchmark score of 13492, which is effectively identical to the i3-12100F's score of 13494, a difference of 0 percent. The Intel Core i5-9500 scores 13452, putting it 0.3 percent behind the i3-12100F. The Intel Core 5 120UL scores 13594, which is 0.7 percent ahead, and the Intel Core i7-1250U scores 13351, which is 1.1 percent behind. Any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical performance in Lockdown Protocol when paired with the same GPU, assuming the rest of the system is comparable.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti has an average benchmark score of 15548. The AMD Radeon R9 M380 scores 15521, which is 0.2 percent behind. The AMD Radeon Pro W5500 scores 15679, which is 0.8 percent ahead. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 scores 15290, which is 1.7 percent behind, and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 scores 15283, also 1.7 percent behind. For practical purposes, any of these graphics cards would deliver frame rates very close to what the GTX 1080 Ti achieves in this game, with differences small enough that preset selection and resolution would matter more than the choice among these GPUs.

A user with a system comprising a Core i3-12100F and any of those rival GPUs should expect similar behavior in Lockdown Protocol. The same applies to a system with a GTX 1080 Ti and any of the rival CPUs listed. The performance deltas are all within roughly 2 percent, which is within normal run-to-run variation for game benchmarks.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The measured average at 1080p Ultra is 85.3 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best preset at 2560x1440 that stays above 60 FPS?

A: Ultra settings at 1440p average 63.1 FPS, making it the highest quality preset that remains playable at that resolution.

Q: Is 3840x2160 playable with this hardware?

A: Yes, but only with Low or Medium settings. Low averages 82.6 FPS and Medium averages 63.6 FPS. High and Ultra fall below 60 FPS at 51.3 and 43.1 FPS respectively.

Q: How does the GTX 1080 Ti compare to the RTX 2060 in the database?

A: The GTX 1080 Ti has an average benchmark score of 15548, which is 1.7 percent higher than the RTX 2060's score of 15290.

Q: Which CPU is closest in performance to the Core i3-12100F?

A: The Intel Core 3 N355 has a nearly identical average score of 13492 versus the i3-12100F's 13494, a difference of 0 percent.

Q: What frame rate does the system achieve at 1080p Low?

A: The measured average is 178.6 FPS, the highest recorded result for this combination in any resolution or preset.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows that the GPU takes on increasing importance as resolution rises, while the CPU maintains consistent frame delivery at lower resolutions. At 1920x1080, the i3-12100F has enough headroom to feed the GTX 1080 Ti, and the performance gap between Low and Ultra is the largest of any resolution at 93.3 FPS. This indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor at 1080p, since lowering quality settings produces large frame rate gains.

At 2560x1440, the gap between Low and Ultra narrows to 67.6 FPS, and the overall averages decline across the board. The Low preset drops from 178.6 FPS at 1080p to 130.7 FPS at 1440p, a reduction of 47.9 FPS. This is a clear sign that pixel throughput is becoming more demanding, and the GTX 1080 Ti is doing more of the work relative to the CPU.

At 3840x2160, the situation is unambiguous. The Low preset averages 82.6 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 43.1 FPS, a spread of only 39.5 FPS. The frame rates are much lower than at 1440p, and even the fastest preset cannot reach the 1080p Low figure. The GPU is now the dominant constraint. The i3-12100F's quad-core architecture and 8 threads are sufficient to avoid bottlenecking the GPU at 4K, but the GTX 1080 Ti simply does not have enough throughput to maintain high frame rates at that resolution with demanding settings.

The scaling between presets reinforces this interpretation. At 1080p, the CPU can push the GPU to nearly 180 FPS on Low, which shows that the processor is not a limiting factor at that resolution. At 4K, the same preset yields less than half of that frame rate, which is a GPU limitation. The CPU's role is to keep the frame pipeline full, and the recorded data suggests it does so adequately across all three resolutions.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with a measured average of 85.3 FPS. This gives the user full visual quality while retaining a comfortable margin above the playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, Ultra settings also remain playable, with an average of 63.1 FPS. This is the highest quality option at that resolution, and it clears the threshold by a slim margin of 3.1 FPS. Users who prefer more headroom could drop to High, which averages 83.1 FPS, but the data confirms Ultra is viable.

At 3840x2160, the best playable preset is Medium, which averages 63.6 FPS. Low settings average 82.6 FPS and are also playable, but Medium provides better visual quality while still staying above 60 FPS. High and Ultra are not recommended for a smooth experience, as they average 51.3 FPS and 43.1 FPS respectively.

The pattern is consistent: at lower resolutions, the system can handle the highest quality settings, while at 4K, the user must compromise on quality to maintain playable frame rates.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol. The verdict by resolution is clear: at 1920x1080, all four presets are playable, with Ultra averaging 85.3 FPS, High at 111.1 FPS, Medium at 128.1 FPS, and Low at 178.6 FPS. At 2560x1440, all four presets are also playable, with Ultra averaging 63.1 FPS, High at 83.1 FPS, Medium at 96.5 FPS, and Low at 130.7 FPS. At 3840x2160, only Low and Medium clear the 60 FPS threshold, with averages of 82.6 FPS and 63.6 FPS respectively. High and Ultra fall short at 51.3 FPS and 43.1 FPS.

For a 1080p or 1440p display, this combination offers full freedom in settings selection. For 4K, the user should stick to Medium or Low to maintain smooth gameplay. The overall rank of 2084 out of 3714 tested combos places this system in the upper half of the database, and the measured frame rates confirm that it delivers a solid experience for Lockdown Protocol at most resolutions and quality levels.