Lockdown Protocol

Lockdown Protocol, a first-person shooter released on March 11, 2024, is tested here with an Intel Core i3-12100F paired with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080. The combination ranks 199th out of 3,714 tested combos, and the measured frame rates show it can run the game at every resolution and preset tested, with the most demanding preset (Ultra) staying above 60 FPS at all resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s position in the database is clear: it sits at rank 199 out of 3,714 tested CPU-GPU combinations. That places it in the upper echelon of tested systems, though not at the very top. The CPU itself, the Intel Core i3-12100F, holds a 68th percentile ranking among all CPUs, while the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080, sits at the 87th percentile among all GPUs. The GPU is clearly the stronger half of this pairing, and the overall rank reflects a system that is heavily GPU‑driven.

The i3‑12100F is a 4‑core, 8‑thread processor based on Alder Lake, with a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. Its average benchmark score is 13,494, and its Cinebench R23 multi‑core score is 11,860, with a single‑core score of 1,674. The RTX 5080, on the other hand, is a Blackwell‑architecture GPU with 10,752 shading units, 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256‑bit bus, and a bandwidth of 960.0 GB/s. Its average benchmark score is 56,083, and it carries a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 8,637. These raw numbers set the stage for the measured in‑game performance.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS data reveals how the workload shifts between CPU and GPU across resolutions and presets. At 1080p, the average frame rate ranges from 271.8 FPS on Low to 163.3 FPS on Ultra. At 1440p, the range is 241.9 FPS (Low) down to 118.7 FPS (Ultra). At 4K, the numbers drop further: 167.6 FPS on Low and 78.5 FPS on Ultra. The pattern is consistent with a GPU‑bound scenario: as resolution increases, the GPU must render more pixels, and the frame rate falls accordingly.

The CPU’s role becomes more evident at lower resolutions and lower settings. At 1080p Low, the average FPS of 271.8 is the highest recorded in the entire dataset. That figure is well above what most displays can show, and it suggests that the i3‑12100F is capable of feeding the GPU with enough draw calls to reach very high frame rates. The single‑thread score of 1,674 in Cinebench R23 and the multi‑thread score of 11,860 support this: the processor has enough per‑core performance to drive high frame rates in a game like Lockdown Protocol, which is a typical FPS title. At 1080p Ultra, the average drops to 163.3 FPS, still far above the 60 FPS playable threshold, but the reduction is driven by the GPU’s increased workload at higher settings.

At 1440p, the CPU still has headroom. The Low preset yields 241.9 FPS, and even Ultra stays at 118.7 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is similar in magnitude to the gap at 1080p, indicating that the GPU is the primary limiter as settings rise. At 4K, the CPU’s influence is minimal. The Low preset produces 167.6 FPS, and Ultra produces 78.5 FPS. The large drop from Low to Ultra at 4K—over 89 FPS—shows that the GPU is almost entirely responsible for the frame rate at that resolution. In short, the data indicates that the RTX 5080 is the dominant component across all resolutions, but the i3‑12100F is strong enough to avoid bottlenecking at 1080p and 1440p, even at low settings.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Based on average benchmark scores, the i3‑12100F has several close rivals. The Intel Core 3 N355 scores 13,492, a delta of 0% from the i3‑12100F’s 13,494. The Intel Core i5‑9500 scores 13,452, a 0.3% delta. The Intel Core 5 120UL scores 13,594, which is 0.7% higher, and the Intel Core i7‑1250U scores 13,351, 1.1% lower. These CPUs would likely deliver very similar performance in CPU‑bound scenarios, though game‑specific behavior can vary.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals are all AMD parts. The AMD Radeon 8060S scores 55,757, a 0.6% delta from the RTX 5080’s 56,083. The AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55,698, a 0.7% delta. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54,828, a 2.3% delta. On the other side, the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE scores 57,367, which is 2.2% higher than the RTX 5080. These alternatives would produce comparable average frame rates in synthetic benchmarks, but in Lockdown Protocol, the actual FPS could differ due to driver optimizations and game engine quirks. Still, for a user looking at similar hardware, these are the closest matches in the database.

FAQ

Q: Is this combo playable at 4K?

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 4K Ultra is 78.5, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. In fact, all four settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) at 4K exceed 60 FPS, with Low reaching 167.6 FPS.

Q: What is the best setting at 1440p?

A: Ultra is the best setting at 1440p, delivering an average FPS of 118.7. That is well above the 60 FPS threshold, so you can run the game at the highest preset without sacrificing smoothness.

Q: How does the RTX 5080 compare to the RX 9070 GRE?

A: The RX 9070 GRE has a deltaPct of -2.2, meaning its average benchmark score (57,367) is 2.2% higher than the RTX 5080’s average score (56,083). In practical terms, the two GPUs are very close in raw performance.

Q: What is the combo’s rank among tested systems?

A: The combo ranks 199th out of 3,714 tested CPU‑GPU combinations. This places it in the top 200, indicating strong overall performance for Lockdown Protocol.

Q: What are the launch MSRPs?

A: The CPU has a launch MSRP of $97, and the GPU has a launch MSRP of 999 USD. (These are stated once each.)

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded?

A: The highest average FPS is 271.8, achieved at 1080p with Low settings. The lowest average FPS is 78.5, at 4K with Ultra settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The dataset provides average FPS values for each resolution and preset combination. No minimum or maximum frame times were recorded, so only the average is listed here.

| Resolution | Settings | Average FPS |

|------------|----------|-------------|

| 3840x2160 | Low | 167.6 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 118.9 |

| 3840x2160 | High | 106.1 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 78.5 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 241.9 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 186.9 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 158.8 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 118.7 |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 271.8 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 238.6 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 219.4 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 163.3 |

The data shows a clear trend: as resolution increases, the average FPS falls for every preset. The gap between Low and Ultra widens at higher resolutions, confirming that the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K. At 1080p, the CPU can still push very high frame rates, but the GPU’s rendering load dominates as settings rise.

Best Settings per Resolution

The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra at all three tested resolutions. The verdict data confirms that every setting—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—is playable at each resolution, but Ultra is the highest preset that meets the 60 FPS threshold.

At 3840x2160, Ultra delivers an average FPS of 78.5. At 2560x1440, Ultra averages 118.7 FPS. At 1920x1080, Ultra averages 163.3 FPS. These numbers indicate that the i3‑12100F + RTX 5080 combination can handle Lockdown Protocol at maximum quality on a 4K display, and it has ample headroom for high‑refresh‑rate 1440p or 1080p monitors. The playable threshold is 60 FPS, and even the worst‑case scenario (4K Ultra) sits comfortably above that mark.