Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core i5-12400 and Intel Arc B580 combination delivers a solid, playable experience in Lockdown Protocol, but the quality of that experience varies sharply with resolution. Benchmark data confirms 1080p and 1440p are fully viable, while 4K demands significant settings compromises to maintain a smooth frame rate.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The component pairing lands in a specific performance tier, with both the CPU and GPU having close neighbors in synthetic benchmarks. The Intel Core i5-12400 sits at the 72nd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 18,683. Its nearest rival is the AMD EPYC 7643, which scores 18,697 — a negligible 0.1% difference, meaning the two would behave nearly identically in most workloads. Similarly, the Intel Core i7-1355U trails by just 0.3% with a score of 18,730, and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 is 0.7% behind at 18,811. On the other side, the Intel Core i3-14100F scores 18,519, which is 0.9% lower than the i5-12400. In practical terms, any of these processors would produce nearly indistinguishable frame rates in Lockdown Protocol when paired with the same GPU.

For the GPU, the Intel Arc B580 holds the 68th percentile among all graphics cards, with an average score of 23,021. Its closest competitor is the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP, which scores 23,061 — just 0.2% higher. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 is 0.6% ahead at 22,895, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 sits 0.7% ahead with 23,172. The NVIDIA P106-100 leads by 1% at 23,249. These delta values are small enough that gamers swapping between these GPUs would likely see single-digit FPS differences, not transformative changes. The data suggests that the Arc B580 behaves like a competent mid-range card, comparable to several older high-end models from previous generations.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions reveals which component dominates in Lockdown Protocol. Moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 at Ultra settings drops the average frame rate from 72.9 FPS to 53 FPS — a 27% reduction. The jump from 1440p to 3840x2160 at Ultra is even steeper, falling to 34.6 FPS, a 35% further decline. This aggressive scaling with pixel count strongly indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. The Arc B580's rendering workload grows proportionally with resolution, and the data shows it cannot maintain 60 FPS at 4K Ultra.

However, the CPU still matters at lower resolutions and settings. At 1080p Low, the combination reaches 153.7 FPS, and even at 1080p Ultra it hits 72.9 FPS. These high frame rates suggest the i5-12400 has sufficient headroom to feed the GPU effectively at 1080p. The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads, with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, provide strong single-thread performance — its 3DMark single-thread score of 910 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,257 indicate good per-core capability for game logic. The settings scaling at 1080p is also telling: Low yields 153.7 FPS, Medium 110.2 FPS, High 94.7 FPS, and Ultra 72.9 FPS. The consistent ~20-30 FPS steps between presets indicate that graphical settings have a predictable impact, reinforcing that GPU load is the limiting factor even at 1080p.

At 1440p, the pattern continues. Low settings produce 111.6 FPS, Medium 77.8 FPS, High 69 FPS, and Ultra drops below the playable threshold to 53 FPS. The 4K results show the most severe GPU limitation: Low hits 72.7 FPS, Medium 52.7 FPS, High 44.9 FPS, and Ultra just 34.6 FPS. The CPU's role becomes less significant as resolution increases, since the GPU's fill-rate and shading demands grow faster than the CPU's instruction throughput requirements. Benchmark results indicate that for this game, the Arc B580 is the decisive component for 1440p and 4K performance, while the i5-12400 provides adequate support at 1080p.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the combination produces its weakest results. Low settings achieve an average of 72.7 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. Medium settings drop to 52.7 FPS, High falls to 44.9 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 34.6 FPS. No minimum or maximum FPS data was captured, but the averages alone show that only Low is viable for smooth 4K gameplay.

At 2560x1440, the picture improves substantially. Low settings deliver 111.6 FPS average, Medium reaches 77.8 FPS, and High hits 69 FPS — all above the 60 FPS threshold. Ultra, however, drops to 53 FPS, which falls short of playable. The gap between Low and Ultra is 58.6 FPS, representing a 52% performance penalty for maxed settings.

At 1920x1080, every preset clears 60 FPS. Low produces 153.7 FPS average, Medium 110.2 FPS, High 94.7 FPS, and Ultra 72.9 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 80.8 FPS, giving gamers substantial headroom to prioritize visual fidelity or frame rate. Even the most demanding preset maintains a 12.9 FPS buffer above the playable threshold, making 1080p the safest choice for consistent performance.

The data shows no min or max FPS figures, so the analysis relies solely on average frame rates. This means frame-time consistency and 1% lows are unknown, but the averages suggest the system rarely stutters at 1080p, given the wide margins above 60 FPS.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol, but the playable experience depends entirely on resolution and settings. At 1920x1080, the system clears 60 FPS at every preset, with Ultra achieving 72.9 FPS average. This is the recommended configuration for a fully playable experience with maximum visual quality. At 2560x1440, three settings — Low, Medium, and High — all exceed 60 FPS, with High delivering 69 FPS as the best playable option. Ultra at 1440p falls short at 53 FPS, so gamers should avoid it unless they accept sub-60 performance. At 3840x2160, only Low settings are playable, reaching 72.7 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra all fail to reach 60 FPS, with Ultra dropping to 34.6 FPS.

The verdict by resolution is clear: 1080p enables full settings freedom, 1440p requires dropping from Ultra to High, and 4K demands Low settings. The playable settings lists confirm this — 1080p has four playable presets, 1440p has three, and 4K has only one. For users prioritizing smooth gameplay, 1080p Ultra or 1440p High offer the best balance of quality and frame rate.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Lockdown Protocol at 1080p with max settings?

A: Yes. At 1920x1080 Ultra settings, the average FPS is 72.9, which exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold by 12.9 FPS.

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

A: High settings at 2560x1440 deliver 69 FPS average, making it the highest quality preset that clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. Ultra drops to 53 FPS.

Q: Is 4K gaming possible with this combination?

A: Only at Low settings. The 3840x2160 Low preset achieves 72.7 FPS, but Medium (52.7 FPS), High (44.9 FPS), and Ultra (34.6 FPS) all fall below the playable threshold.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival?

A: The Intel Core i5-12400 scores 18,683 on average benchmarks, which is 0.1% lower than the AMD EPYC 7643 (18,697) and 0.9% higher than the Intel Core i3-14100F (18,519). Performance differences are minimal.

Q: What GPU performance tier does the Arc B580 occupy?

A: The Arc B580 scores 23,021 on average benchmarks, placing it within 1% of the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP (23,061), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 (22,895), and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (23,172).

Q: How much performance is lost between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, Low settings produce 153.7 FPS while Ultra produces 72.9 FPS, a difference of 80.8 FPS or roughly a 53% reduction in average frame rate.

How This Combo Ranks

Among all tested combinations in the database, this pairing of the Intel Core i5-12400 and Intel Arc B580 ranks 2,827th out of 3,714 combinations for Lockdown Protocol. This places the system in the lower-middle portion of the tested pool — better than roughly 24% of configurations, but behind a significant majority. The rank reflects the measured performance data, not just theoretical specs, and confirms that while this system handles 1080p and 1440p well, it is not among the top performers for this title. The 68th percentile GPU and 72nd percentile CPU rankings suggest the components are individually mid-pack, and their combined rank of 2827 indicates that the system sits below the median for this specific game. Users seeking higher standing would need to look at stronger GPU options, as the 4K results demonstrate the Arc B580's limits. For 1080p and 1440p gameplay, the rank is acceptable, but for enthusiasts chasing maximum frame rates or 4K Ultra, this combination falls short of the upper tier.