Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core i3-12100F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti delivers a consistently high-performance experience in Lockdown Protocol, with benchmark data showing that this combination clears the 60 FPS threshold at every tested resolution under most settings. The only exception appears at 4K Ultra, where the average frame rate dips to 50.3 FPS, indicating that the most demanding preset at the highest resolution exceeds what this hardware can sustain smoothly.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU in this system each sit near specific performance peers according to aggregate benchmark scores. The Intel Core i3-12100F, with an average benchmark score of 13494, falls within a tight cluster of comparable processors. The Intel Core 3 N355 scores 13492, effectively matching the i3-12100F with a delta of 0%. The Intel Core i5-9500 trails slightly at 13452, a 0.3% difference, while the Intel Core 5 120UL leads by a marginal 0.7% with a score of 13594. The Intel Core i7-1250U also sits nearby at 13351, which is 1.1% behind. For practical purposes, any of these CPUs would provide nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Lockdown Protocol, though the i3-12100F’s single-thread characteristics may differ in ways not captured by aggregate scores.

On the graphics side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti posts an average benchmark score of 29945, placing it in the 75th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Mobile at 29928, a negligible 0.1% difference. The AMD Radeon RX 6800 scores 30095, which is 0.5% higher, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti comes in at 29783, just 0.5% lower. The AMD Radeon RX 6700 is further out at 30433, representing a 1.6% advantage. In Lockdown Protocol, users with any of these GPUs should expect frame rates within a few percent of each other at identical settings, assuming the CPU does not become a limiting factor.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is Ultra, which produces an average of 107.1 FPS. This is the highest quality option available, and the data shows it runs comfortably above the playability threshold. For users prioritizing maximum visual fidelity at 1080p, Ultra is the recommended choice.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset also clears the 60 FPS bar, delivering an average of 75 FPS. This means the full visual feature set remains accessible at this resolution, though the margin above 60 FPS is narrower than at 1080p. The benchmark results indicate that High settings at 1440p reach 101.8 FPS, but Ultra remains viable without dropping below the playable threshold.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes. The Ultra preset falls to 50.3 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target. The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, which averages 66.2 FPS. Medium settings at 4K produce 77.6 FPS, and Low reaches 104.8 FPS, but High is the highest quality option that maintains smooth performance. Users targeting 4K should select High as their ceiling, with Medium or Low available if they prefer higher frame rates.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals how the balance between CPU and GPU load shifts across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the system achieves 225.6 FPS on Low settings, but this drops to 138.4 FPS on High and 107.1 FPS on Ultra. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a reduction of roughly 52%, indicating that the GPU becomes progressively more stressed as settings increase, while the CPU has enough headroom to feed frames at lower quality presets.

At 2560x1440, the pattern continues but with a steeper decline. Low settings produce 164 FPS, while Ultra drops to 75 FPS, a reduction of about 54%. The absolute frame rates are lower than at 1080p across all settings, confirming that the GPU is the primary limiter as resolution increases. The CPU’s role diminishes relative to the GPU, as the pixel throughput demands more from the graphics card.

At 3840x2160, the GPU dominates the performance equation. Low settings still yield 104.8 FPS, but Ultra plunges to 50.3 FPS, a 52% reduction from Low. The gap between 1440p and 4K at identical settings is substantial: High settings drop from 101.8 FPS at 1440p to 66.2 FPS at 4K, a 35% decrease. This indicates that the RTX 3070 Ti’s 8 GB GDDR6X memory and 608.3 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for lower presets at 4K, but the Ultra preset’s additional visual effects overwhelm the GPU. The data suggests that at 1080p and 1440p, the CPU can keep up with the GPU’s output, but at 4K, the GPU is unequivocally the bottleneck.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol, and it does so with considerable headroom at most settings. At 1920x1080, all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable, with Ultra averaging 107.1 FPS. At 2560x1440, the same is true: every preset clears 60 FPS, with Ultra at 75 FPS. At 3840x2160, High, Medium, and Low are playable, with High averaging 66.2 FPS, but Ultra falls short at 50.3 FPS. The verdict is clear: for 1080p and 1440p gaming, this combination provides a fully smooth experience at maximum settings. For 4K, users must step down from Ultra to High to maintain 60 FPS, but the game remains highly playable at that resolution with a modest settings adjustment.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the benchmark results show a wide spread across presets. Low settings average 225.6 FPS, Medium averages 161 FPS, High averages 138.4 FPS, and Ultra averages 107.1 FPS. The scaling is consistent, with each step up in quality reducing frame rates by roughly 20-30 FPS.

At 2560x1440, Low settings average 164 FPS, Medium averages 119.5 FPS, High averages 101.8 FPS, and Ultra averages 75 FPS. The relative differences between presets are similar to 1080p, but the absolute values are lower across the board.

At 3840x2160, Low settings average 104.8 FPS, Medium averages 77.6 FPS, High averages 66.2 FPS, and Ultra averages 50.3 FPS. This is the only resolution where any preset falls below the 60 FPS threshold, and it is limited to the Ultra preset. The frame rate deltas between presets at 4K are roughly 15-27 FPS, which is narrower than at lower resolutions, indicating that the GPU is nearing its limits.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest playable setting at 4K for this system?

A: The High preset is the most demanding option that maintains at least 60 FPS, averaging 66.2 FPS. Ultra falls below the threshold at 50.3 FPS.

Q: Does this combination handle 1440p Ultra settings?

A: Yes, the Ultra preset at 2560x1440 averages 75 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 4K at High settings?

A: At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 138.4 FPS at 1080p to 66.2 FPS at 4K, a reduction of approximately 52%.

Q: Which component is the bottleneck at 4K?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor at 4K, as frame rates decline sharply with resolution increases while the CPU’s performance headroom remains sufficient.

Q: Is the RTX 3070 Ti’s 8 GB memory capacity sufficient for Lockdown Protocol?

A: The measured data shows playable frame rates at 4K High, indicating the 8 GB GDDR6X memory and 608.3 GB/s bandwidth handle the game’s requirements at that setting.

Q: How does this system’s overall performance compare to other tested combinations?

A: This combo ranks 1319 out of 3714 tested combinations, placing it in the upper portion of the database, with the GPU sitting in the 75th percentile among all GPUs.

How This Combo Ranks

The combined performance of the Intel Core i3-12100F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti in Lockdown Protocol places this system at rank 1319 out of 3714 tested combinations. This means it outperforms roughly 64% of all recorded hardware pairings in this game. The GPU’s strong showing, ranking in the 75th percentile among all GPUs, compensates for the CPU’s more modest 68th percentile standing. The measured frame rates reflect this balance: at 1080p and 1440p, the system delivers high refresh rate performance on Ultra settings, and at 4K, it remains playable on High. The rank indicates that while there are faster combinations, this pairing offers a well-rounded experience for Lockdown Protocol, particularly for users targeting 1440p or 1080p high-refresh displays. The CPU’s nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i5-9500, would likely produce similar results in this game, while the GPU’s peers, including the RTX 2080 Ti, would also perform comparably. This combination’s rank reflects a system that is neither at the top nor the bottom of the database, but rather a dependable mid-to-upper tier option for this title.