Lockdown Protocol

Intel Core i3-12100F and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER form a capable 1080p gaming combination for Lockdown Protocol, with benchmark results showing this pairing can deliver smooth frame rates at Full HD and even at 1440p with adjusted settings. The recorded data indicates that the system handles the game well at lower resolutions, though 4K gaming remains out of reach for this hardware pairing.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU in this system each have close competitors that would produce nearly identical performance in Lockdown Protocol. For the Intel Core i3-12100F, the database shows its average benchmark score of 13494 places it in the 68th percentile among all tested processors. The closest rival is the Intel Core 3 N355 with a score of 13492, showing a delta of 0 percent, meaning these two processors are effectively identical in performance. The Intel Core i5-9500 scores 13452, which is 0.3 percent lower, while the Intel Core 5 120UL scores 13594, coming in 0.7 percent higher. The Intel Core i7-1250U completes the rival group with a score of 13351, sitting 1.1 percent behind. Any of these CPUs would deliver nearly interchangeable frame rates in this game.

On the graphics side, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER achieves an average benchmark score of 12986, placing it in the 53rd percentile of all GPUs. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile posts a score of 12940, which is 0.4 percent higher, while the AMD Radeon RX 580 matches closely at 12928, also 0.4 percent higher. The NVIDIA Tesla M2090 reaches 13075, coming in 0.7 percent above the GTX 1660 SUPER, and the AMD Radeon 740M scores 12870, sitting 0.9 percent lower. These four alternatives would produce nearly identical visual output and frame pacing in Lockdown Protocol, making them suitable substitutes if the exact hardware is unavailable.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the data shows that High settings deliver an average of 78.9 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold with comfortable margin. Medium settings reach 90.2 FPS and Low settings hit 122.8 FPS, but High remains the best choice because it offers the most visually demanding preset that still maintains playable performance. The Ultra preset drops to 54.5 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playability threshold, so it is not recommended at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, Medium settings provide the best balance with an average of 62.1 FPS, just above the 60 FPS target. Low settings run at 90.9 FPS, offering far more headroom, but Medium is the highest preset that stays playable. High settings drop to 56.1 FPS and Ultra falls to 44.7 FPS, both below the threshold, making them unsuitable for smooth gameplay at this resolution.

For 3840x2160, the verdict is clear: no settings preset achieves 60 FPS. Low settings manage 57.2 FPS, which is close but still short of the target. Medium runs at 39.4 FPS, High at 35.4 FPS, and Ultra at 24.8 FPS. None of these options provide the minimum frame rate needed for a playable experience, so 4K is not a viable option for this hardware combination.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions reveals how the GPU becomes the dominant factor as pixel count increases. At 1920x1080, the system delivers 122.8 FPS on Low settings, which indicates the CPU can feed the graphics card effectively at lower resolutions. When the resolution jumps to 2560x1440, the same Low preset drops to 90.9 FPS, a reduction of roughly 26 percent. At 3840x2160, Low settings fall further to 57.2 FPS, showing that the GPU is being pushed harder as the pixel workload grows.

The gap between presets at each resolution further illustrates the GPU's role. At 1920x1080, the difference between Low and Ultra is 68.3 FPS, showing that visual quality settings have a major impact on frame rates. This spread narrows at 2560x1440, where Low to Ultra spans 46.2 FPS, and tightens further at 3840x2160, where the range is 32.4 FPS. This pattern indicates that at higher resolutions, the GPU is already saturated and changing settings produces diminishing returns.

The CPU's 4 cores and 8 threads, along with its boost clock of 4.30 GHz, provide sufficient processing power for this game. The benchmark scores show single-thread performance in the 3dmark_single_thread test at 893, which is adequate for gaming workloads. However, the data suggests that the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions, as frame rates drop more dramatically when pixel counts increase, regardless of the CPU's capabilities.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Lockdown Protocol at 1080p with High settings?

A: Yes, the measured data shows an average of 78.9 FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings, which exceeds the 60 FPS playability threshold by a solid margin.

Q: What is the highest resolution this combination can handle at 60 FPS?

A: The system can maintain 60 FPS at 2560x1440 with Medium settings, achieving 62.1 FPS. At 3840x2160, no settings preset reaches 60 FPS, with the best option being Low at 57.2 FPS.

Q: Is Ultra settings playable at any resolution?

A: No, Ultra settings do not reach 60 FPS at any tested resolution. The closest result is 54.5 FPS at 1920x1080, which falls short of the threshold.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 1440p?

A: At Low settings, performance drops from 122.8 FPS at 1920x1080 to 90.9 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of 31.9 FPS. At High settings, the drop is from 78.9 FPS to 56.1 FPS, a loss of 22.8 FPS.

Q: What settings provide the best visual quality while staying above 60 FPS at 1440p?

A: Medium settings at 2560x1440 deliver 62.1 FPS, making it the highest preset that maintains playable performance at this resolution.

Q: How does this CPU compare to its closest competitor?

A: The Intel Core i3-12100F scores 13494 in average benchmarks, while the Intel Core 3 N355 scores 13492, showing a delta of 0 percent. These two processors are effectively equal in performance.

How This Combo Ranks

Among all tested combinations in the database, this pairing of Intel Core i3-12100F and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER ranks 3166 out of 3714 total combinations for Lockdown Protocol. This places the system in the lower portion of the ranking, meaning most other hardware pairings deliver better performance in this game. The rank reflects the combined capabilities of both components, and while the system can handle 1080p gaming well, its position in the database shows that many other configurations offer higher frame rates or support more demanding settings.

The 68th percentile CPU ranking and 53rd percentile GPU ranking help contextualize this result. The processor sits above the median in overall CPU performance, while the graphics card is closer to the midpoint. This combination produces a system that is adequate for the game at lower resolutions, but the GPU's mid-tier position in the database limits the overall ranking when paired with a relatively stronger CPU.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded frame rate data provides a complete picture of performance across all resolution and settings combinations. At 3840x2160, the system achieves 35.4 FPS on High settings, 57.2 FPS on Low, 39.4 FPS on Medium, and 24.8 FPS on Ultra. None of these results reach the 60 FPS threshold, confirming that 4K gaming is beyond this hardware's capabilities for Lockdown Protocol.

At 2560x1440, the results improve substantially. High settings produce 56.1 FPS, Low settings reach 90.9 FPS, Medium settings hit 62.1 FPS, and Ultra settings manage 44.7 FPS. The Medium preset is the only option that clears the 60 FPS bar, though Low settings provide significantly more headroom for demanding scenes.

The 1920x1080 results show the system's strongest performance. High settings deliver 78.9 FPS, Low settings reach 122.8 FPS, Medium settings hit 90.2 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 54.5 FPS. Three of the four presets exceed the playability threshold, with only Ultra failing to maintain 60 FPS. These numbers indicate that 1080p is the sweet spot for this hardware combination, offering smooth gameplay across most quality settings.

The Verdict

The Intel Core i3-12100F and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER can run Lockdown Protocol, but the playable experience depends heavily on resolution and settings choices. At 1920x1080, the system clears 60 FPS on High, Low, and Medium presets, with High being the recommended choice at 78.9 FPS average. This resolution offers the most flexibility and the best visual quality while maintaining smooth performance.

At 2560x1440, the system remains playable on Medium settings at 62.1 FPS, though Low settings at 90.9 FPS provide more safety margin for intense gameplay moments. Users willing to accept Medium quality can enjoy 1440p gaming with this setup. At 3840x2160, no settings preset achieves 60 FPS, with the closest being Low at 57.2 FPS, so 4K gaming is not viable with this hardware.

The overall verdict is that this PC can run Lockdown Protocol effectively at 1080p with high-quality visuals and at 1440p with reduced settings. For players prioritizing frame rate, Low settings at 1080p deliver the highest performance at 122.8 FPS, while those seeking visual fidelity should target High at 1080p or Medium at 1440p. The data confirms this is a solid 1080p gaming system that can stretch to 1440p with appropriate settings adjustments.