Lockdown Protocol

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-12400 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti sits at rank 3116 out of 3714 tested combos in the database for Lockdown Protocol. This places the pairing in the lower half of all recorded system configurations, roughly at the 16th percentile of tested hardware. The ranking reflects that while this is a functional gaming setup, it is not positioned among the stronger configurations for this title.

The CPU itself holds a percentile of 72 against all processors, meaning it outperforms a solid majority of CPUs in general compute workloads. The GPU, however, sits at percentile 41 against all graphics cards, which drags the overall combo ranking down. The data shows an imbalance: the processor is capable enough, but the graphics card limits what this system can achieve in a demanding FPS title.

Benchmark results indicate the CPU's average score of 18683 is nearly identical to the AMD EPYC 7643 at 18697, a 0.1% difference. It also trades blows with the Intel Core i7-1355U (18730, 0.3% ahead) and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 (18811, 0.7% ahead). The Intel Core i3-14100F trails by 0.9% with a score of 18519. For gaming, this means the i5-12400 is not the bottleneck in most scenarios; its compute headroom is more than adequate for the GTX 1660 Ti.

On the GPU side, the GTX 1660 Ti's average score of 7723 places it marginally above the AMD Radeon 540 (7673, 0.7% slower), the AMD Radeon Pro WX 3100 (7580, 1.9% slower), the AMD Radeon R7 250 (7557, 2.2% slower), and the Intel Arc A310 (7550, 2.3% slower). These deltas are small, meaning the GTX 1660 Ti is only slightly ahead of its closest recorded peers. In practical terms, this GPU class delivers entry-level to mid-range rasterization performance, and Lockdown Protocol's frame rates reflect that ceiling.

CPU and GPU Roles

The recorded data shows a clear pattern: the GTX 1660 Ti becomes the limiting factor as resolution and settings increase, while the i5-12400 provides consistent headroom. At 1080p, the combo delivers 126 FPS on Low, 90.5 FPS on Medium, 79.9 FPS on High, and 57.8 FPS on Ultra. The spread from Low to Ultra is 68.2 FPS, which indicates the GPU is heavily stressed by the higher presets. The CPU is not the constraint here, as the frame rate drops are directly tied to graphics load.

Moving to 1440p, the pattern intensifies. Low settings yield 90.8 FPS, Medium drops to 65.1 FPS, High falls to 56.3 FPS, and Ultra lands at 44.3 FPS. The scaling from 1080p Low to 1440p Low is a 35.2 FPS reduction, while 1080p Ultra to 1440p Ultra is a 13.5 FPS reduction. This suggests that at lower presets, the increase in pixel count is the dominant factor, while at higher presets, the GPU is already saturated and the additional resolution has a smaller relative impact.

At 4K, the GPU is clearly overwhelmed. Low settings produce 56.8 FPS, Medium 44.2 FPS, High 36.2 FPS, and Ultra 26.8 FPS. None of these clear the 60 FPS threshold. The delta between 1440p Low and 4K Low is 34 FPS, which is a substantial hit from resolution scaling alone. The CPU's role diminishes further at 4K, as the GPU is working at maximum capacity and the processor simply feeds it frames.

The data indicates that the i5-12400 never becomes a limiting factor in this pairing for Lockdown Protocol. Even at 1080p Low, where the CPU would be most likely to bottleneck, the system achieves 126 FPS, which is well beyond what the GPU can sustain at higher presets. The GTX 1660 Ti dictates the playable envelope, and the CPU simply enables it to reach its full potential.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals in the database are all within a narrow performance band. The AMD EPYC 7643, a server-class chip, scores 18697, essentially identical to the i5-12400's 18683. The Intel Core i7-1355U and AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 are 0.3% and 0.7% ahead respectively, while the Intel Core i3-14100F is 0.9% behind. In gaming, these differences are negligible; any of these processors would deliver the same frame rates in Lockdown Protocol when paired with the GTX 1660 Ti, because the GPU is the limiting factor.

For the GPU, the AMD Radeon 540 is the closest match at 0.7% slower. The AMD Radeon Pro WX 3100, AMD Radeon R7 250, and Intel Arc A310 follow at 1.9%, 2.2%, and 2.3% slower respectively. These deltas are small enough that users with any of these cards should expect nearly identical performance in Lockdown Protocol. The GTX 1660 Ti is not meaningfully faster than its nearest recorded rivals, so swapping between them would produce frame rate differences of only a few percent at most.

If a user were considering a sidegrade from the GTX 1660 Ti, the data suggests that the AMD Radeon 540 would behave almost identically, within 0.7%. The Intel Arc A310, despite being a newer architecture, trails by 2.3% and would not offer a tangible improvement. The practical takeaway is that this GPU class is firmly grouped together, and the i5-12400 is more than sufficient to feed any of them.

The Verdict

Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol? Yes, but only at specific resolutions and settings. The recorded data shows that at 1080p, the system clears the 60 FPS threshold on Low (126 FPS), Medium (90.5 FPS), and High (79.9 FPS). Ultra falls short at 57.8 FPS, just below the playable line. At 1440p, Low (90.8 FPS) and Medium (65.1 FPS) are playable, while High (56.3 FPS) and Ultra (44.3 FPS) are not. At 4K, no preset reaches 60 FPS; the best is Low at 56.8 FPS, which is 3.2 FPS short.

The verdict by resolution is clear: 1080p is the sweet spot for this combo, with High settings delivering 79.9 FPS, which is 19.9 FPS above the threshold. At 1440p, Medium is the maximum playable preset at 65.1 FPS, leaving a 5.1 FPS margin. At 4K, the system is not viable for smooth gameplay, as even the lowest settings fail to hit 60 FPS.

For a practical recommendation, users should target 1080p High for the best balance of visual quality and performance. Those with 1440p monitors can run Medium settings comfortably, but should avoid High and Ultra. The GPU's 6 GB of GDDR6 memory and 288.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for this title at lower presets, but the 5.437 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is not enough to sustain high frame rates at higher resolutions.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Lockdown Protocol at 60 FPS on 1080p?

A: Yes. The recorded data shows 126 FPS on Low, 90.5 FPS on Medium, and 79.9 FPS on High. Ultra drops to 57.8 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the best preset at 1440p?

A: Medium is the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS, with an average of 65.1 FPS. Low also clears the threshold at 90.8 FPS, but High falls short at 56.3 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this pairing?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor. The i5-12400 scores in the 72nd percentile of all CPUs, while the GTX 1660 Ti sits in the 41st percentile. The frame rate drops across settings and resolutions correlate directly with GPU load, not CPU performance.

Q: How does the GTX 1660 Ti compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The AMD Radeon 540 is 0.7% slower, the AMD Radeon Pro WX 3100 is 1.9% slower, the AMD Radeon R7 250 is 2.2% slower, and the Intel Arc A310 is 2.3% slower. All are functionally equivalent in this game.

Q: Can this system handle 4K at any setting?

A: No. The best 4K result is Low at 56.8 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. Medium, High, and Ultra produce 44.2, 36.2, and 26.8 FPS respectively.

Q: What resolution should I use for the best experience?

A: 1080p High is the recommended target, delivering 79.9 FPS with a margin of 19.9 FPS above the playable threshold. This provides the best combination of visual quality and performance.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, with an average frame rate of 79.9 FPS. This leaves a comfortable 19.9 FPS margin above the threshold. Low (126 FPS) and Medium (90.5 FPS) also qualify, but High offers the best visual quality without sacrificing playability.

At 2560x1440, the most demanding playable preset is Medium, with an average of 65.1 FPS. This is 5.1 FPS above the threshold, which is a slim but acceptable margin. Low (90.8 FPS) is also playable, but High (56.3 FPS) and Ultra (44.3 FPS) fall below 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, there is no playable preset. The closest is Low at 56.8 FPS, which misses the threshold by 3.2 FPS. Medium (44.2 FPS), High (36.2 FPS), and Ultra (26.8 FPS) are all significantly below the playable line. Users with a 4K display should run the game at a lower resolution or accept sub-60 FPS performance.