Lockdown Protocol

Intel Core i5-12400 and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti is a pairing where the processor is a modern, capable six-core part while the graphics card is a legacy entry-level model. The benchmark data for Lockdown Protocol shows this combination produces a very narrow playable window, and the overall ranking in the database reflects that the system is near the bottom of all tested configurations. The following analysis breaks down the measured results, the role each component plays, and what settings are viable.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU in this system, the Intel Core i5-12400, sits at the 72nd percentile among all tested processors, which places it well above the median in raw compute performance. Its nearest rivals in the database are extremely close in average score. The AMD EPYC 7643 records an average score of 18697, which is 0.1% faster than the Core i5-12400's 18683 average. The Intel Core i7-1355U scores 18730, 0.3% higher, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 scores 18811, 0.7% higher. On the other side, the Intel Core i3-14100F scores 18519, which is 0.9% slower than the Core i5-12400. These deltas are all within a single percentage point, so in practical terms, any of these processors would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Lockdown Protocol. The Core i5-12400 should not be the limiting factor in most scenarios for this game.

The GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti, is a different story. It ranks at the 25th percentile among all tested GPUs, meaning roughly three quarters of tested graphics cards are faster. Its nearest rivals are also very close in average score but are all low-end or older parts. The AMD Radeon R5 M330 scores 4170, which is 0.6% slower than the GTX 1050 Ti's 4193 average. The NVIDIA Quadro K2100M scores 4151, 1% slower, while the AMD Radeon Vega 3 scores 4268, 1.8% faster. The NVIDIA Quadro K3000M scores 4241, 1.1% faster. These are all mobile or entry-level desktop chips, so the GTX 1050 Ti is grouped with hardware that is generally considered barely adequate for modern gaming. Any of these GPUs would behave similarly in Lockdown Protocol, meaning the graphics card is the dominant constraint on frame rates.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows a clear pattern: the GTX 1050 Ti is the bottleneck at every resolution and preset. When the resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 at Low settings, the average frame rate drops from 60.8 FPS to 46.3 FPS, a reduction of roughly 24%. Going further to 3840x2160 at Low settings drops the average to 30 FPS. This scaling is typical of a GPU-limited workload, where the number of pixels being rendered directly impacts performance. The CPU's compute headroom, as indicated by its high percentile ranking, does not compensate for the GPU's limited pixel throughput.

At higher presets, the GPU constraint becomes even more obvious. At 1920x1080, the average frame rate goes from 60.8 FPS at Low to 42.1 FPS at Medium, then 39.1 FPS at High, and finally 30.4 FPS at Ultra. The step from Low to Medium is a drop of 18.7 FPS, while the step from High to Ultra is only 8.7 FPS, which suggests the GPU is already saturated and additional settings have diminishing returns. The CPU, with its six cores and twelve threads, is not shown to be a limiting factor in any of these results. The measured data indicates that upgrades to the GPU would yield the largest frame rate improvements, while the processor has ample performance to support a faster graphics card in this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the GTX 1050 Ti is far outside its comfort zone. The Low preset delivers an average of 30 FPS, which is exactly half of the 60 FPS playable threshold. The Medium preset averages 19.2 FPS, High averages 19 FPS, and Ultra averages 13.1 FPS. None of these settings come close to a playable experience, and the differences between Medium and High are negligible at 0.2 FPS, indicating the GPU is completely overwhelmed.

At 2560x1440, the results are better but still below the playable threshold. The Low preset averages 46.3 FPS, which is 13.7 FPS short of 60. Medium averages 30.7 FPS, High averages 27.5 FPS, and Ultra averages 18.4 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium is 15.6 FPS, which is the largest single step at this resolution, showing that the Low preset is the only one that gives the GPU any breathing room. Even so, 46.3 FPS is not enough for smooth gameplay.

At 1920x1080, the only playable result appears. The Low preset averages 60.8 FPS, just barely clearing the 60 FPS threshold. Medium averages 42.1 FPS, High averages 39.1 FPS, and Ultra averages 30.4 FPS. The drop from Low to Medium is 18.7 FPS, the largest penalty of any single settings change in the entire dataset. This confirms that the GTX 1050 Ti can handle the game only when most visual features are turned off or reduced to their minimum state. The min and max frame rates were not recorded in the database, so the analysis relies on average values, but the averages alone are enough to show the system's limits.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol, but only under very specific conditions. According to the verdict data, the only playable configuration is 1920x1080 with the Low preset, which produces an average of 60.8 FPS. That clears the 60 FPS threshold by a margin of 0.8 FPS, which is a very slim buffer. At any higher preset at 1920x1080, the frame rate drops below 60 FPS, with Medium at 42.1 FPS, High at 39.1 FPS, and Ultra at 30.4 FPS.

At 2560x1440, there are no playable settings. The best result is 46.3 FPS at Low, which misses the threshold by 13.7 FPS. At 3840x2160, the situation is worse, with the best result being 30 FPS at Low. The verdict data lists no playable settings for either of these resolutions. In short, the system is a 1080p Low machine for this game, and even then, the average frame rate is only marginally above the playable line. Users who want a more comfortable margin above 60 FPS, or who want to play at Medium or higher, would need a more powerful GPU.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database, this combination of the Intel Core i5-12400 and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti ranks 3693 out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. That places it in the bottom 21 configurations, which is the 0.6th percentile of all tested systems. The ranking reflects the severe GPU limitation, as the processor is capable but the graphics card drags the overall result down. For context, the CPU ranks at the 72nd percentile among all processors, while the GPU ranks at the 25th percentile among all GPUs. The massive gap between the two component percentiles explains why the combo ranks so low: the system is heavily unbalanced for this game. In practical terms, almost every other tested combination of CPU and GPU delivers better performance in Lockdown Protocol, and the only reason this combo is not dead last is that a few other systems have even weaker hardware.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, no preset achieves 60 FPS, so there is no recommended setting. The best average is 30 FPS at Low, which is not playable according to the threshold.

At 2560x1440, no preset achieves 60 FPS either. The best average is 46.3 FPS at Low, which is also below the threshold and therefore not recommended for smooth play.

At 1920x1080, the Low preset is the only playable option. It delivers an average of 60.8 FPS, which just clears the 60 FPS threshold. This is the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at this resolution. The Medium preset at 42.1 FPS, High at 39.1 FPS, and Ultra at 30.4 FPS all fall short. For users who accept lower frame rates, Medium and High are technically playable but will feel noticeably less smooth, and Ultra is not recommended.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Lockdown Protocol at 60 FPS?

A: Yes, but only at 1920x1080 with the Low preset, which averages 60.8 FPS. All other tested presets at this resolution, and all presets at 2560x1440 and 3840x2160, fall below 60 FPS.

Q: What is the best settings preset for this PC?

A: The best playable preset is 1920x1080 Low, with an average of 60.8 FPS. There are no playable presets at 2560x1440 or 3840x2160.

Q: How does this combo rank against other tested systems?

A: It ranks 3693 out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol, placing it near the bottom of the database.

Q: Which component is the main bottleneck?

A: The GPU. The GTX 1050 Ti ranks at the 25th percentile among all GPUs, while the Core i5-12400 ranks at the 72nd percentile among all CPUs. Frame rates drop sharply with resolution and settings, which is characteristic of a GPU-limited system.

Q: Is 2560x1440 playable with this hardware?

A: No. The best result is 46.3 FPS at Low settings, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. No preset at 2560x1440 reaches 60 FPS.

Q: What is the frame rate at 1920x1080 Ultra?

A: The average is 30.4 FPS, which is roughly half of the 60 FPS threshold and not recommended for smooth gameplay.