Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core i3-12100F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti delivers a consistently high-performance experience in Lockdown Protocol, with benchmark results showing every tested resolution and preset combination exceeding the 60 FPS playability threshold. The data indicates a system capable of handling the game at maximum settings across 1080p, 1440p, and even 4K, with the RTX 5070 Ti acting as the dominant performance driver at higher resolutions.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU each have distinct performance neighbors based on aggregate benchmark scores. For the Intel Core i3-12100F, the nearest rival is the Intel Core 3 N355, which scores 13492 against the i3-12100F's 13494 average benchmark score, a delta of 0 percent. The Intel Core i5-9500 sits within 0.3 percent, scoring 13452, while the Intel Core 5 120UL is 0.7 percent ahead at 13594. The Intel Core i7-1250U trails by 1.1 percent with a score of 13351. These deltas are all within 2 percent, meaning a user moving between these processors would see nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Lockdown Protocol.

On the GPU side, the RTX 5070 Ti's nearest rival is the AMD Radeon RX Vega 64, which scores 50001 against the RTX 5070 Ti's 50001 average benchmark score, a delta of -0.1 percent. The Intel Arc A550M is 0.4 percent behind at 49737, while the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT scores 50951, putting it 2 percent ahead of the RTX 5070 Ti. The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT trails by 3.1 percent with a score of 48477. These aggregate scores suggest that in synthetic workloads, the RTX 5070 Ti performs comparably to these AMD and Intel alternatives, though the measured FPS data in Lockdown Protocol reflects the actual in-game scaling behavior.

The i3-12100F's percentile ranking of 68 against all CPUs places it in the upper third of processors, while the RTX 5070 Ti's percentile of 86 against all GPUs indicates a stronger relative standing in the graphics hierarchy. This asymmetry matters for Lockdown Protocol, where the GPU's higher percentile ranking correlates with its ability to maintain high frame rates across all tested configurations.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a clear shift in component importance as resolution changes. At 1920x1080, the difference between Low and Ultra settings is substantial: the Low preset averages 270 FPS while Ultra averages 146 FPS, a gap of 124 FPS. This wide spread indicates that at 1080p, the GPU has headroom to render at very high speeds, and the settings choice heavily influences output. The CPU's role becomes more pronounced here, as lower resolutions reduce GPU load and expose processor limitations.

Moving to 2560x1440, the scaling pattern shows the GPU taking on more responsibility. Low settings produce 230 FPS, Medium drops to 163 FPS, High yields 142 FPS, and Ultra falls to 107 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 123 FPS, nearly identical to the 1080p spread, suggesting the RTX 5070 Ti has enough bandwidth to maintain similar relative performance despite the increased pixel count. The CPU's influence wanes slightly, but the i3-12100F still delivers enough throughput to avoid bottlenecking at these frame rates.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the primary performance determinant. Low settings average 148 FPS, Medium 105 FPS, High 92 FPS, and Ultra 69 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra here is 79 FPS, narrower than at lower resolutions, indicating that the GPU is nearing its saturation point. The CPU's role diminishes further, as the pixel workload dominates the rendering pipeline. Benchmark results show that at 4K, the RTX 5070 Ti's 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus with 896.0 GB/s bandwidth becomes the critical factor, with the i3-12100F's 4 cores and 8 threads providing sufficient support without becoming the limiting element.

Preset scaling between resolutions shows that Ultra at 1080p (146 FPS) is faster than Medium at 1440p (163 FPS) but slower than Low at 1440p (230 FPS), illustrating how resolution and settings interact. The data suggests that for users prioritizing high refresh rates, 1080p with Ultra settings offers a strong balance, while 4K Ultra remains viable at 69 FPS, just above the 60 FPS threshold.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i3-12100F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti ranks 422 out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the top 11.4 percent of all configurations evaluated. This rank reflects the system's ability to deliver high frame rates across all tested settings, driven primarily by the GPU's strong percentile standing. The CPU's lower percentile (68) compared to the GPU (86) suggests that the processor is not the limiting factor in most scenarios, and the combo's overall rank benefits from the GPU's headroom.

Compared to the nearest rival combos, the i3-12100F's performance parity with CPUs like the Intel Core 3 N355 and Intel Core i5-9500 means that swapping in any of these processors would likely produce similar combo rankings, assuming the RTX 5070 Ti remains constant. The GPU's nearest rivals, such as the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT (2 percent higher aggregate score), might yield marginally better frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, but the measured data for this exact combo shows all tested settings clearing the 60 FPS threshold, making the rank 422 a strong indicator of playability.

The rank of 422 out of 3714 also contextualizes the system's position relative to the broader database. With 3,714 combos tracked, this configuration sits comfortably in the upper tier, and the measured FPS data confirms that it outperforms the majority of tested systems in this specific game.

The Verdict

Benchmark results indicate that this PC can run Lockdown Protocol at every resolution and preset combination tested, with all configurations exceeding the 60 FPS playability threshold. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset averages 69 FPS, which clears the threshold with a small margin, making 4K Ultra a viable option. The 2560x1440 Ultra preset averages 107 FPS, providing substantial headroom above 60 FPS. At 1920x1080, Ultra averages 146 FPS, offering a high-refresh-rate experience well beyond the playability threshold.

The verdict by resolution confirms that all four settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable at each resolution. At 4K, the best settings are Ultra with an average of 69 FPS. At 1440p, Ultra averages 107 FPS, and at 1080p, Ultra averages 146 FPS. This means users can run the game at maximum settings without needing to compromise on visual quality, even at the highest tested resolution. The data shows no configuration falls below 60 FPS, making this combo a reliable choice for Lockdown Protocol across the full range of tested scenarios.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 270 FPS, the highest of any tested configuration. Medium averages 223 FPS with a minimum of 189 FPS and a maximum of 256 FPS. High averages 194 FPS, and Ultra averages 146 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 124 FPS, indicating significant scaling with settings changes. No minimum or maximum values are provided for Low, High, or Ultra at this resolution, but the Medium preset's range of 189 to 256 FPS shows frame times stay well above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440, Low averages 230 FPS, Medium averages 163 FPS with a minimum of 139 FPS and a maximum of 188 FPS, High averages 142 FPS, and Ultra averages 107 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 123 FPS, nearly matching the 1080p spread. The Medium preset's minimum of 139 FPS confirms that even the lowest measured frame rate at 1440p remains comfortably above 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, Low averages 148 FPS, Medium averages 105 FPS with a minimum of 90 FPS and a maximum of 121 FPS, High averages 92 FPS, and Ultra averages 69 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 90 FPS is the lowest recorded minimum across all resolutions, yet it still clears the 60 FPS threshold by a significant margin. The Ultra preset's average of 69 FPS is the closest any configuration comes to the playability threshold, but it remains 9 FPS above the 60 FPS line.

The measured FPS data shows a consistent pattern: higher resolutions reduce average frame rates, and higher presets reduce average frame rates, but no combination dips below the playability threshold. The RTX 5070 Ti's 43.94 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 896.0 GB/s memory bandwidth support these results, while the i3-12100F's 12 MB of shared L3 cache and 4.30 GHz boost clock provide adequate CPU support.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which averages 146 FPS. This gives users the maximum visual quality with substantial frame rate headroom, making it the recommended setting for this resolution.

At 2560x1440, Ultra averages 107 FPS, also clearing the 60 FPS threshold with room to spare. This allows for full visual fidelity at 1440p without sacrificing playability, and the 107 FPS average is well-suited for high-refresh-rate monitors.

At 3840x2160, Ultra averages 69 FPS, the only configuration at this resolution that stays above 60 FPS while using the highest preset. The margin is smaller than at lower resolutions, but the average still clears the threshold, making 4K Ultra a viable option. For users seeking additional headroom at 4K, High averages 92 FPS, but the data shows Ultra is technically playable with an average of 69 FPS.

Across all resolutions, Ultra is the best setting, with average frame rates of 146 FPS at 1080p, 107 FPS at 1440p, and 69 FPS at 4K. This consistency means users do not need to reduce settings to achieve playability, regardless of their chosen resolution.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 4K Ultra settings?

A: Yes. The 3840x2160 Ultra preset averages 69 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The highest average FPS is 270, achieved at 1920x1080 with the Low preset.

Q: How does the RTX 5070 Ti compare to its nearest GPU rival?

A: The RTX 5070 Ti's average benchmark score is 49957, while the AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 scores 50001, a delta of -0.1 percent.

Q: At which resolution does the Ultra preset have the smallest margin above 60 FPS?

A: At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset averages 69 FPS, which is 9 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold, the smallest margin of any Ultra configuration.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested configurations in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The combo ranks 422 out of 3714 total tested combos.

Q: Are all settings playable at 2560x1440?

A: Yes. Low averages 230 FPS, Medium averages 163 FPS, High averages 142 FPS, and Ultra averages 107 FPS, all above 60 FPS.