Lockdown Protocol

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data for the Intel Core i5-12400 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 580 in Lockdown Protocol shows a clear performance ceiling that scales predictably with resolution and preset level. At 3840x2160, the combo is largely overwhelmed regardless of settings. The High preset averages 25 FPS, while Low reaches 40 FPS, Medium sits at 29 FPS with a minimum of 24 FPS and a maximum of 33 FPS, and Ultra drops to 19 FPS. None of these figures approach the 60 FPS playability threshold, and even the most favorable Low setting remains 20 FPS short of that mark.

Moving down to 2560x1440, the situation improves but remains constrained. Low settings deliver an average of 62 FPS, which is the only preset at this resolution that clears the 60 FPS bar. High averages 39 FPS, Medium averages 44 FPS with a minimum of 38 FPS and a maximum of 51 FPS, and Ultra falls to 29 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium is 18 FPS, indicating that the preset jump is substantial for this hardware combination.

At 1920x1080, the combo becomes viable for a broader range of settings. Low leads with 85 FPS average, followed by Medium at 60 FPS with a minimum of 51 FPS and a maximum of 69 FPS. High averages 53 FPS, and Ultra drops to 40 FPS. The Medium result is exactly at the playability threshold, meaning it is technically playable but with occasional dips below 60 FPS. The Low preset provides a 25 FPS cushion over Medium, making it the safer choice for sustained smoothness.

Overall, the data indicates that this CPU and GPU pairing is best suited for 1080p gaming in Lockdown Protocol, with 1440p only viable at the lowest settings and 4K effectively unplayable across all presets.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The database places the Intel Core i5-12400 at the 72nd percentile among all tested CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 18683. Its nearest rivals in the CPU benchmark data are the AMD EPYC 7643, which scores 18697 and is 0.1% faster, the Intel Core i7-1355U at 18730 (0.3% faster), the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 at 18811 (0.7% faster), and the Intel Core i3-14100F at 18519 (0.9% slower). For gaming performance in Lockdown Protocol, the Core i3-14100F is the most relevant comparison, as it is a desktop part with similar architectural lineage, and its slightly lower score suggests it would behave nearly identically in this title.

On the GPU side, the AMD Radeon RX 580 sits at the 53rd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 12928. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile at 12940 (0.1% faster), the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER at 12986 (0.4% faster), the AMD Radeon 740M at 12870 (0.5% slower), and the AMD FirePro W5100 at 12847 (0.6% slower). In practical terms, the GTX 1660 SUPER is the closest desktop equivalent, and users with that card should expect nearly identical FPS numbers in Lockdown Protocol at the same settings. The RTX 3050 Ti Mobile, despite being a laptop part, also lands within 0.1% of the RX 580, meaning mobile users with that GPU would see similar performance.

When considering the full combo, the i5-12400 paired with any of these rival GPUs would produce FPS results within a few frames of the recorded data. Conversely, swapping the RX 580 for a CPU rival like the i3-14100F would not materially change the GPU-bound scenarios seen at 1440p and 4K, though at 1080p Low the CPU could become a slight factor.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS is as follows:

At 3840x2160, no preset reaches the 60 FPS threshold. The highest average recorded is 40 FPS at Low, which is 20 FPS below the target. Therefore, there is no recommended setting at this resolution for playable performance.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset is the only option that clears 60 FPS, with an average of 62 FPS. This is the best playable setting, as Medium averages 44 FPS and High averages 39 FPS. The 62 FPS result provides a slim 2 FPS margin over the threshold, so minor in-game fluctuations could push it below 60 in demanding scenes.

At 1920x1080, the Medium preset achieves exactly 60 FPS average, making it the most demanding playable option. Low averages 85 FPS, which offers a 25 FPS buffer, but Medium is the highest preset that still meets the 60 FPS average requirement. The minimum FPS at Medium is 51, indicating that while the average is acceptable, there are dips that could be noticeable.

For users prioritizing a consistent 60 FPS experience, the Low preset at 1080p is the safest choice, while those willing to accept occasional drops can use Medium. At 1440p, only Low is viable, and at 4K, no setting is recommended.

The Verdict

The Intel Core i5-12400 and AMD Radeon RX 580 combination can run Lockdown Protocol, but only under specific conditions. The verdict by resolution from the database is clear: at 3840x2160, there are no playable settings, meaning no preset achieves an average of 60 FPS. At 2560x1440, the Low preset is playable with an average of 62 FPS. At 1920x1080, both Low (85 FPS) and Medium (60 FPS) are playable, with Medium being the highest playable preset.

The data shows that this system is a 1080p machine for Lockdown Protocol. At that resolution, players have two viable options: Low for a comfortable margin above the threshold, or Medium for the highest visual quality while still averaging 60 FPS. At 1440p, the experience is marginal, with only the lowest settings providing just above 60 FPS average, and no headroom for demanding scenes. At 4K, the hardware is not sufficient for playable performance, with the best case being 40 FPS at Low settings.

The CPU is not the limiting factor in most scenarios. The i5-12400 has a passmark multithread score of 18747 and a single-thread score of 3456, which places it in the 72nd percentile. The RX 580, at the 53rd percentile, is the clear bottleneck, especially at higher resolutions where the GPU is fully saturated. At 1080p Low, the CPU may become more relevant, but the recorded 85 FPS average suggests it handles the workload without issue.

Overall, this combo is suitable for 1080p gaming in Lockdown Protocol, acceptable at 1440p only on the lowest settings, and not recommended for 4K.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 1080p with high settings?

A: No. The High preset at 1920x1080 averages 53 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playability threshold. The Medium preset averages exactly 60 FPS, and Low averages 85 FPS.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 1440p?

A: The Low preset is the only playable option at 2560x1440, with an average of 62 FPS. The Medium preset drops to 44 FPS, which is not playable.

Q: Is 4K gaming possible with the RX 580 and i5-12400?

A: No. At 3840x2160, even the Low preset only averages 40 FPS, and the highest recorded average is 40 FPS. No preset reaches the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the RX 580 compare to the GTX 1660 SUPER in this game?

A: The GTX 1660 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 12986, which is 0.4% higher than the RX 580's 12928. In Lockdown Protocol, users should expect nearly identical FPS numbers, within a frame or two.

Q: Does the CPU limit performance at 1080p Low?

A: The recorded data shows 85 FPS average at 1080p Low, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold. The i5-12400 has a passmark single-thread score of 3456 and a multithread score of 18747, indicating it is not a bottleneck in this configuration.

Q: What is the playable settings list for this combo?

A: The database lists playable settings as Low and Medium at 1920x1080 (with Medium at exactly 60 FPS average) and Low at 2560x1440 (62 FPS average). There are no playable settings at 3840x2160.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-12400 and AMD Radeon RX 580 combination ranks 3384 out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the lower portion of the database, specifically in the 9th percentile of all tested configurations. The low rank reflects the GPU's age and position at the 53rd percentile among all GPUs, combined with the demanding nature of this FPS title at higher resolutions.

The CPU itself is not the primary cause of the low ranking. The i5-12400 sits at the 72nd percentile among all CPUs, which is respectable for a mid-range desktop part. The bottleneck is clearly the RX 580, which was released in 2017 and uses a 14 nm process with GCN 4.0 architecture. Its 6.175 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 256.0 GB/s memory bandwidth are insufficient for 4K gaming in this title, and even at 1440p, only the lowest settings yield playable frame rates.

Compared to other combos in the database, this pairing is best suited for 1080p gaming, where it achieves playable performance on Medium settings. At 1440p, it barely clears the threshold on Low, and at 4K, it falls far short. The rank of 3384 out of 3714 indicates that most other tested combinations offer better performance, but the data also shows that this setup is not a complete failure: it can run the game at 1080p with acceptable smoothness, provided the user is willing to adjust settings down from High or Ultra.

For context, the nearest CPU rival, the Intel Core i3-14100F, scores 0.9% lower in CPU benchmarks, meaning it would not meaningfully change the combo rank. On the GPU side, the GTX 1660 SUPER, with a 0.4% higher score, would produce nearly identical results in Lockdown Protocol. Therefore, users with either of those alternative components should expect similar FPS figures and a similar overall ranking in the database.