Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core i5-12400 and Intel Arc B570 combination delivers a well-balanced performance profile for Lockdown Protocol, with the data showing a clear progression of capability across resolutions. This pairing sits in the 2987th position out of 3714 tested combos in this game, placing it in the lower-middle tier of the database, though its actual gameplay performance is more nuanced than that rank suggests.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU in this combo each have nearby hardware that would behave similarly in benchmark scenarios. The Intel Core i5-12400's average benchmark score of 18683 places it at the 72nd percentile among all CPUs, with its closest rival being the AMD EPYC 7643 at an average score of 18697, a negligible 0.1% difference. The Intel Core i7-1355U trails by 0.3% with a score of 18730, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 is 0.7% behind at 18811. On the other side, the Intel Core i3-14100F scores 18519, which is 0.9% lower than the i5-12400. These deltas are all within one percentage point, meaning any of these processors would deliver nearly identical frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios within Lockdown Protocol.

For the graphics side, the Intel Arc B570 achieves an average benchmark score of 20556, placing it at the 65th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile at 20534, a mere 0.1% difference, followed by the Intel Arc A750 at 20582, which is 0.1% ahead. The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M scores 20480 (0.4% behind), and the AMD Radeon R9 M390X scores 20662 (0.5% ahead). This clustering means a system with any of these GPUs paired with a comparable CPU would produce frame rates within a fraction of a percent of this combo at the same settings. The practical takeaway is that users coming from an Arc A750 or an RTX 3070 Mobile-class GPU would see nearly identical performance in this title.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals how the balance of responsibility shifts between the Intel Core i5-12400 and the Intel Arc B570 as resolution and settings change. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo produces 136 FPS average, which drops to 100 FPS at 2560x1440 and 64 FPS at 3840x2160. This scaling pattern—a 36% reduction from 1080p to 1440p and a further 36% reduction to 4K—indicates that the GPU becomes the limiting factor as pixel count rises. The CPU's role is most prominent at 1080p Low, where the 136 FPS ceiling is likely constrained by the i5-12400's single-thread performance, which scores 910 in 3dmark single-thread and 3456 in passmark single-thread tests.

The settings scaling at each resolution further clarifies the GPU's dominance. At 1920x1080, moving from Low to Medium reduces average FPS from 136 to 96 (a 29% drop), then to 84 at High (another 13% drop), and finally to 63 at Ultra (a 25% drop from High). This consistent degradation with each settings tier points to the Arc B570's shading units and memory bandwidth being the primary constraint. At 2560x1440, the pattern repeats: Low delivers 100 FPS, Medium drops to 71, High to 62, and Ultra to 46. The 3840x2160 results show the steepest curve, with Low at 64 FPS, Medium at 46, High at 40, and Ultra at 30. The GPU's 380.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 11.52 TFLOPS FP32 throughput are the specs that correlate with these framerates, suggesting the graphics card is the bottleneck across all resolutions and presets tested.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 2987 out of 3714 total combinations places it in the 20th percentile of tested systems for Lockdown Protocol. This rank is lower than the individual component percentiles—the CPU sits at the 72nd percentile and the GPU at the 65th—which indicates that the game's performance profile favors configurations with higher-end graphics cards more heavily than this pairing provides. The data shows that while the i5-12400 offers solid CPU headroom, the Arc B570's mid-range standing in the GPU hierarchy drags the overall combo rank down.

However, the rank does not tell the full story. The measured FPS data shows that this combo clears the 60 FPS playable threshold at multiple settings and resolutions. At 1920x1080, all four presets (Low 136 FPS, Medium 96 FPS, High 84 FPS, Ultra 63 FPS) exceed 60 FPS. At 2560x1440, three presets clear the threshold (Low 100 FPS, Medium 71 FPS, High 62 FPS), with only Ultra falling short at 46 FPS. Even at 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 64 FPS. This means the combo's rank of 2987 reflects its position relative to much more expensive configurations, but for practical gameplay, it delivers playable performance in the majority of tested scenarios.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Lockdown Protocol at 1920x1080 with maximum settings?

A: Yes. The Ultra preset at 1920x1080 produces an average of 63 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. This is the most demanding setting tested at this resolution, and it remains playable.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 2560x1440?

A: The High preset at 2560x1440 delivers 62 FPS average, making it the most demanding setting that stays above 60 FPS. The Medium preset offers 71 FPS and Low provides 100 FPS, but High is the highest quality option that remains playable.

Q: Is 4K gaming possible with this hardware?

A: Only at the Low preset, which produces 64 FPS average at 3840x2160. The Medium preset drops to 46 FPS, High to 40 FPS, and Ultra to 30 FPS, all below the 60 FPS threshold. The Low preset is the sole playable option at 4K.

Q: How does the Arc B570 compare to its closest GPU rival in this game?

A: The Arc B570's average benchmark score of 20556 is within 0.1% of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile's 20534 and the Intel Arc A750's 20582. This means in Lockdown Protocol, these GPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates at the same settings and resolution.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game's performance?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the primary constraint. At 1920x1080 Low, the combo hits 136 FPS, but this drops to 64 FPS at 3840x2160 Low—a 53% reduction from increased resolution alone. The settings scaling at each resolution also shows consistent GPU-bound behavior, with the CPU's 12 threads providing sufficient headroom.

Q: What frame rates can be expected at 1920x1080 with Medium settings?

A: The Medium preset at 1920x1080 delivers an average of 96 FPS, with a minimum of 82 FPS and a maximum of 111 FPS. This provides a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold with good frame time consistency.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete set of measured frame rates for this combo across all tested configurations is as follows. At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 136 FPS, Medium averages 96 FPS with a minimum of 82 and maximum of 111, High averages 84 FPS, and Ultra averages 63 FPS. The 2560x1440 results show Low at 100 FPS, Medium at 71 FPS (minimum 60, maximum 81), High at 62 FPS, and Ultra at 46 FPS. At 3840x2160, Low averages 64 FPS, Medium averages 46 FPS (minimum 39, maximum 52), High averages 40 FPS, and Ultra averages 30 FPS. The data shows a consistent pattern where each resolution step reduces average FPS by roughly 30-40% at equivalent settings, and each settings tier reduces FPS by 15-30% at equivalent resolutions.

The minimum and maximum FPS values, where recorded, provide insight into frame time stability. At 1920x1080 Medium, the spread from 82 to 111 FPS around the 96 average indicates a moderate variance. At 2560x1440 Medium, the 60 minimum exactly matches the playable threshold, suggesting occasional dips that could be noticeable. The 3840x2160 Medium configuration shows a 39 to 52 FPS range around the 46 average, which is below playable but relatively stable. The missing min/max data for other presets limits further analysis, but the available numbers suggest reasonable consistency within each settings tier.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS is identified from the measured data. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset achieves 63 FPS average, which is the highest quality setting that clears the threshold. The High preset at 84 FPS and Medium at 96 FPS also qualify, but Ultra represents the best visual quality available. At 2560x1440, the High preset delivers 62 FPS average, making it the best playable option. The Medium preset at 71 FPS and Low at 100 FPS also qualify, but High offers the optimal balance. At 3840x2160, only the Low preset qualifies with 64 FPS average. The Medium preset at 46 FPS falls below the threshold, so Low is the sole playable configuration at this resolution.

The Verdict

The Intel Core i5-12400 and Intel Arc B570 can run Lockdown Protocol across all tested resolutions, but with significant caveats depending on the target. At 1920x1080, the system is fully capable, with all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—clearing the 60 FPS playable threshold. The Ultra preset's 63 FPS average means users can enable maximum settings at this resolution without sacrificing playability. At 2560x1440, the system remains viable for High settings at 62 FPS, though Ultra drops to 46 FPS and is not playable. At 3840x2160, the system can only manage the Low preset at 64 FPS, with all higher settings falling below 60 FPS. The verdict by resolution confirms this: 1920x1080 is fully playable at all settings, 2560x1440 is playable up to High, and 3840x2160 is playable only at Low. This system is best suited for 1080p gaming with maximum quality or 1440p gaming with high quality, while 4K is limited to minimal settings.