Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core i5-12400 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7600 is a capable 1080p and 1440p gaming combination for Lockdown Protocol, delivering 60+ FPS at high settings in both resolutions. The data confirms that this combo is firmly mid-pack, ranking 2512 out of 3714 tested combinations, and its performance profile is defined by a clear resolution ceiling: it handles 1440p well but struggles to maintain playable frame rates at 4K beyond the lowest preset.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core i5-12400, based on average benchmark scores, cluster within a narrow band. The AMD EPYC 7643 scores 18697, a negligible 0.1% above the i5-12400's 18683. The Intel Core i7-1355U is 0.3% faster at 18730, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 leads this group at 18811, 0.7% ahead. The only rival that trails is the Intel Core i3-14100F, which scores 18519, 0.9% below. For gaming workloads, the i3-14100F is the most relevant comparison, as it is a mainstream desktop part, and the data shows the i5-12400 holds a slight edge despite having a similar core count architecture.

On the GPU side, the AMD Radeon RX 7600's closest competitor is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM, which scores 15199, just 0.2% above the RX 7600's 15171. The AMD Radeon 680M integrated graphics score 15270, 0.7% higher, which is remarkable for an iGPU but not a direct desktop discrete comparison. The AMD Radeon Pro 560X (15082, 0.6% lower) and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 Ti (15063, 0.7% lower) round out the group, but these are older or workstation-oriented parts. In practice, the RTX 3050 OEM is the realistic alternative, and the data suggests users would see nearly identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, with the RX 7600 potentially trading blows within a margin of 1%.

The CPU's percentile ranking of 72 places it above the median of all tested processors, while the GPU's percentile of 57 is closer to the middle. This indicates the CPU has more headroom relative to its peers than the GPU, which becomes relevant when analyzing bottleneck behavior at lower resolutions.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS data across resolutions and presets reveals a system that is primarily GPU-limited at higher settings and resolutions, but the CPU's influence becomes more apparent at 1080p Low. At 1920x1080 Low, the combo achieves 160 FPS, which is the highest score in the entire dataset. This represents a 34.5% increase over the 1080p High result of 98.8 FPS, and a 42.9% jump over the 1440p Low result of 119 FPS. The scaling from 1440p Low to 1080p Low is 34.5%, which is substantial and indicates that the CPU can push significantly higher frame rates when the GPU workload is reduced.

When comparing resolution scaling at the same preset, the pattern is consistent. At High settings, moving from 3840x2160 (48.6 FPS) to 2560x1440 (73.9 FPS) yields a 52.1% improvement, and then to 1920x1080 (98.8 FPS) adds another 33.7%. This tapering suggests that at 4K, the GPU is the overwhelming bottleneck, while at 1440p and 1080p, the GPU still leads but the CPU's contribution grows. At Low settings, the jump from 4K (75.9 FPS) to 1440p (119 FPS) is 56.8%, and from 1440p to 1080p (160 FPS) is 34.5%. The fact that 1080p Low exceeds 1440p Low by a larger margin than 1440p Low exceeds 4K Low points to the CPU becoming a more significant factor at the lowest resolution and preset.

The Ultra preset tells a different story. At 1080p Ultra, the combo hits 73.1 FPS, which is only 25.3% higher than 1440p Ultra's 55.1 FPS. This smaller gap indicates that the Ultra preset introduces enough GPU load that even at 1080p, the RX 7600 is nearing its limits. The CPU is not the primary constraint at Ultra settings; rather, the GPU's raw throughput caps performance. For the majority of settings and resolutions, the GPU is the limiting factor, but the CPU's 72nd percentile ranking ensures it does not drag down performance until the GPU is heavily underutilized, as seen at 1080p Low.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The full dataset provides a clear picture of performance across all twelve tested configurations. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers the highest average at 160 FPS, followed by Medium at 112 FPS, High at 98.8 FPS, and Ultra at 73.1 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium is 42.9%, which is the largest single-step drop in the entire dataset, indicating that Medium settings introduce a significant GPU workload increase. The drop from Medium to High is 15.4%, and from High to Ultra is 26.0%, showing that Ultra is particularly demanding.

At 2560x1440, the order remains the same but the margins compress. Low leads at 119 FPS, Medium follows at 83.7 FPS, High at 73.9 FPS, and Ultra at 55.1 FPS. The Low-to-Medium drop is 42.2%, similar to 1080p, but the Medium-to-High gap is only 11.7%, and High-to-Ultra is 25.4%. Notably, 1440p High (73.9 FPS) is nearly identical to 1080p Ultra (73.1 FPS), differing by just 1.1%. This suggests that the visual quality difference between these two configurations is matched by almost identical performance, making them direct competitors for users prioritizing either resolution or fidelity.

At 3840x2160, performance drops sharply. Low is the only playable preset at 75.9 FPS, while Medium falls to 56 FPS, High to 48.6 FPS, and Ultra to 38.8 FPS. The Low-to-Medium drop is 26.2%, Medium-to-High is 13.2%, and High-to-Ultra is 20.2%. The 4K Ultra result of 38.8 FPS is the lowest in the dataset, less than half of the 1080p Ultra score. The scaling from 1440p Low (119 FPS) to 4K Low (75.9 FPS) represents a 36.2% loss, indicating that even at the lowest settings, the GPU cannot maintain 4K performance without significant compromise.

The Verdict

This combination can run Lockdown Protocol, but the definition of "playable" varies dramatically by resolution. At 1920x1080, the system clears the 60 FPS threshold at every preset, including Ultra at 73.1 FPS. This is a definitive pass: users can enable maximum settings and still enjoy a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS target. At 2560x1440, the story is nearly as positive, with High (73.9 FPS), Medium (83.7 FPS), and Low (119 FPS) all exceeding 60 FPS. The only exception is Ultra, which falls to 55.1 FPS, just below the threshold.

At 3840x2160, the system becomes marginal. Only the Low preset (75.9 FPS) clears 60 FPS. Medium (56 FPS), High (48.6 FPS), and Ultra (38.8 FPS) all fail to reach the target. This means 4K gaming is possible but requires significant visual compromises, and even then, the frame rate is not robust. The verdict is clear: this PC is a strong 1080p machine, a good 1440p machine with one preset excluded, and a 4K machine only at the absolute lowest settings. Users targeting 1440p should avoid Ultra, while 4K users must accept Low as the ceiling.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the best preset is Ultra, which achieves 73.1 FPS. This is the most demanding setting that stays at or above 60 FPS, and it provides the highest visual quality without sacrificing playability. The margin above the 60 FPS threshold is 21.8%, which is comfortable but not excessive.

At 2560x1440, the best preset is High, delivering 73.9 FPS. This is marginally better than the 1080p Ultra result, and it represents the optimal balance of fidelity and performance at this resolution. Medium (83.7 FPS) and Low (119 FPS) are also viable but offer progressively lower visual quality. Ultra is excluded because it falls to 55.1 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target.

At 3840x2160, the best preset is Low, which achieves 75.9 FPS. This is the only preset that clears 60 FPS, and it does so with a 26.5% margin. However, the visual quality at Low is significantly reduced compared to the other presets, and users must weigh the frame rate advantage against the graphical compromise. No other preset at 4K is playable by the 60 FPS standard.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-12400 and AMD Radeon RX 7600 ranks 2512 out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the 32nd percentile of all configurations. This is a below-median position, which is consistent with the GPU's 57th percentile ranking and the CPU's 72nd percentile ranking. The rank suggests that while this combo is capable of playing the game at 1080p and 1440p, it is far from the top of the performance hierarchy.

The gap between the CPU and GPU percentiles (72 vs. 57) indicates an imbalance: the CPU is relatively stronger than the GPU in this pairing. In a game like Lockdown Protocol, which shows clear GPU scaling across resolutions and presets, this means the RX 7600 is the limiting component. The combo's rank of 2512 is likely dragged down by the GPU's mid-pack position, as the CPU has more headroom to support a faster graphics card. Users considering upgrades would get the most benefit from replacing the GPU first, as the CPU can likely drive a more powerful card without becoming a bottleneck, especially at lower resolutions where the data shows the CPU can push 160 FPS.