Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core i5-12400 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT delivers a robust 1080p and 1440p gaming experience in Lockdown Protocol, with 4K playability limited to Medium settings. The combination ranks in the 52nd percentile of tested configurations for this title, placing it squarely in the upper-middle tier of systems capable of running the game smoothly.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU each sit within a narrow performance band relative to their nearest rivals. The Intel Core i5-12400, with an average benchmark score of 18683, is nearly identical in performance to the AMD EPYC 7643, which scores 18697 and trails by just 0.1%. The Intel Core i7-1355U scores 18730, a 0.3% margin over the i5-12400, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 leads by 0.7% with a score of 18811. On the other side, the Intel Core i3-14100F scores 18519, which is 0.9% behind the i5-12400. This clustering means that swapping the i5-12400 for any of these alternatives would produce nearly indistinguishable frame rates in Lockdown Protocol.

For the GPU, the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT posts an average benchmark score of 27425. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile matches it exactly at 27435, a 0% delta. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 scores 27565, putting it 0.5% ahead of the RX 6700 XT, while the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 20 is 1.5% ahead with a score of 27839. The NVIDIA RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell trails by 1.1% at 27135. These deltas are all within a 1.5% band, so gamers would experience no perceptible difference when substituting any of these GPUs for the RX 6700 XT.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS data reveals how the balance between CPU and GPU shifts across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the lowest resolution tested, the system achieves its highest frame rates, with Low settings hitting 189.6 FPS. This indicates that the GPU has ample headroom at this resolution, and the CPU's six cores and twelve threads are sufficient to feed the graphics card without becoming a bottleneck.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates drop by roughly 27-36% across all settings compared to 1080p. For instance, High settings fall from 118.9 FPS at 1080p to 87.9 FPS at 1440p. This scaling suggests that the GPU is becoming more influential as the pixel count increases, though the CPU still keeps up with the demands of the game's FPS mechanics.

At 3840x2160, the GPU clearly dominates the performance equation. The frame rates at 4K drop substantially, with High settings reaching only 55.3 FPS compared to 87.9 FPS at 1440p. The delta between Low and Ultra settings at 4K is particularly telling: Low achieves 92.2 FPS while Ultra drops to 40.3 FPS, a 56% reduction. This wide spread confirms that the RX 6700 XT's 12 GB of GDDR6 memory and 384.0 GB/s bandwidth are the limiting factors at this resolution, while the CPU's role diminishes to supporting the GPU's render workload.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combination delivers excellent performance across all presets. Low settings produce an average of 189.6 FPS, Medium achieves 135.4 FPS, High reaches 118.9 FPS, and Ultra maintains 89.1 FPS. Every preset comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold, with even the most demanding Ultra setting providing a 48.5% margin above that baseline.

The 2560x1440 results show a step down but remain strong. Low settings average 138.8 FPS, Medium hits 101.1 FPS, High delivers 87.9 FPS, and Ultra still clears the threshold at 65.7 FPS. The gap between Medium and High at this resolution is 13.2 FPS, while the jump from High to Ultra costs 22.2 FPS, indicating that the Ultra preset places a significant load on the GPU.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes considerably. Low settings average 92.2 FPS, which is playable, and Medium achieves 62.7 FPS, just above the 60 FPS threshold. High settings fall to 55.3 FPS, below the playable mark, and Ultra drops further to 40.3 FPS. The scaling from Low to Medium at 4K costs 29.5 FPS, and from Medium to High another 7.4 FPS, showing that this resolution demands careful settings management to maintain fluid gameplay.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-12400 and AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT combination ranks 1948 out of 3714 tested system configurations for Lockdown Protocol. This places the combo in the 52.4th percentile of all tested systems, meaning it outperforms slightly more than half of the configurations in the database. The ranking reflects a balanced pairing where neither component drastically underperforms relative to the other.

Given that the CPU sits in the 72nd percentile among all processors and the GPU also occupies the 72nd percentile among all graphics cards, the combo's overall ranking is consistent with both components performing at similar relative levels. The 1948th rank indicates that while this system is not at the current-generation, it sits comfortably above the median, with 1766 configurations trailing behind it.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Lockdown Protocol at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, but only at Low and Medium settings. Low averages 92.2 FPS and Medium averages 62.7 FPS, both above the 60 FPS threshold. High and Ultra settings fall to 55.3 FPS and 40.3 FPS respectively, which are below playable levels.

Q: What is the best settings preset at 1440p for this combo?

A: Ultra settings are playable at 2560x1440, averaging 65.7 FPS. This is the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS, making it the recommended choice for maximum visual quality at this resolution.

Q: How does the RX 6700 XT compare to the RTX 3090 in this system?

A: The RTX 3090 scores 27565 in average benchmarks, which is 0.5% higher than the RX 6700 XT's 27425. This negligible difference means the two GPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, Low settings average 189.6 FPS while Ultra averages 89.1 FPS. This represents a 100.5 FPS difference, with Ultra delivering 53% of the frame rate of Low.

Q: Is the i5-12400 a bottleneck for the RX 6700 XT in this game?

A: The data shows the CPU keeps pace with the GPU across all resolutions. At 4K, the frame rate drops are primarily driven by GPU load, as evidenced by the 51.9 FPS difference between Low and Ultra settings, which implicates the graphics card rather than the processor.

Q: Does the system meet the 60 FPS threshold at every resolution?

A: No. At 3840x2160, High and Ultra settings fall below 60 FPS at 55.3 FPS and 40.3 FPS respectively. At 2560x1440 and 1920x1080, all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) exceed the 60 FPS threshold.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is Medium, which averages 62.7 FPS. Low settings provide a higher frame rate at 92.2 FPS, but Medium offers the best visual quality while still clearing the playable threshold.

For 2560x1440, Ultra settings are the best choice, averaging 65.7 FPS. This preset delivers the highest visual fidelity available while remaining above the 60 FPS playable mark, with a margin of 5.7 FPS.

At 1920x1080, Ultra settings average 89.1 FPS, making it the recommended preset for this resolution. The frame rate provides a substantial buffer above the 60 FPS threshold, ensuring smooth gameplay even during intense FPS action sequences.

The Verdict

This PC can definitively run Lockdown Protocol. At 1920x1080, all four presets are playable, with Ultra achieving 89.1 FPS and Low reaching 189.6 FPS. The 2560x1440 resolution also supports all presets, with Ultra at 65.7 FPS providing the best experience. At 3840x2160, playability is limited to Low and Medium settings, with Medium at 62.7 FPS being the recommended choice for 4K gameplay. High and Ultra at 4K fall below the 60 FPS threshold at 55.3 FPS and 40.3 FPS respectively, so users with 4K displays should stick to Medium settings to maintain fluid performance. Overall, the i5-12400 and RX 6700 XT combination delivers a solid gaming experience across the board, with the caveat that 4K Ultra is not achievable with this hardware.