Lockdown Protocol

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Intel Core i5-12400 sits in a tightly contested performance band. Its average benchmark score of 18,683 places it within a fraction of a percent of several very different processors. The closest match is the AMD EPYC 7643, which scores 18,697, a negligible 0.1% difference. The Intel Core i7-1355U trails by just 0.3% with 18,730, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 is 0.7% ahead at 18,811. On the other side, the Intel Core i3-14100F scores 18,519, putting it 0.9% behind. This means that in CPU-bound scenarios, swapping between these chips would produce nearly indistinguishable frame rates. The i5-12400's 6 cores and 12 threads, boosting to 4.40 GHz, clearly hold their own against much more expensive server silicon and newer mobile parts.

The RTX 2060's nearest rivals are equally telling. The GPU averages 15,290 in the database's benchmark suite, ranking in the 58th percentile of all GPUs. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 matches it almost exactly at 15,283, a 0% delta. The AMD Radeon 680M integrated graphics come within 0.1% at 15,270. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is 0.6% behind at 15,199, and the AMD Radeon RX 7600 is 0.8% behind at 15,171. The RTX 2060, with its 6 GB GDDR6 memory and 192-bit bus delivering 336.0 GB/s of bandwidth, effectively performs at the same level as these alternatives. Users coming from a GTX 580 would see no meaningful uplift, while those considering a newer RTX 3050 OEM or RX 7600 would be making a lateral move at best. The data indicates that the RTX 2060 remains a mid-pack performer, neither decisively ahead of nor behind its immediate competition.

CPU and GPU Roles

The interaction between the Core i5-12400 and the RTX 2060 shifts across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the CPU has more influence because the GPU can render frames faster than the processor can feed it. The jump from Low (145 FPS) to Medium (103 FPS) shows a 42 FPS drop, while the step from Medium to High (90 FPS) costs another 13 FPS. These are large gaps, indicating that the GPU is the limiting factor as settings increase. However, the CPU's strong single-thread score of 910 in 3dmark_single_thread and 2,257 in Cinebench R23 single-core prevents any bottleneck at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the scaling pattern changes. Low delivers 106 FPS, Medium drops to 76 FPS, and High falls to 66 FPS. The relative drops are 30 FPS and 10 FPS respectively. The GPU becomes more dominant here, as the higher pixel count increases the rendering load. The CPU still keeps pace, but the RTX 2060's workload grows faster than the i5-12400's workload. The 1440p High result of 66 FPS is only 24 FPS below the 1080p High result of 90 FPS, a 26.7% reduction that confirms the GPU is now the primary constraint.

At 3840x2160, the GPU takes full control. Low runs at 69 FPS, Medium at 49 FPS, High at 43 FPS, and Ultra at 32 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 37 FPS, and the gap between Medium and High narrows to just 6 FPS. The RTX 2060's 6 GB frame buffer and 336.0 GB/s bandwidth are stretched thin at 4K, while the i5-12400 has ample headroom. The CPU's 72nd percentile ranking among all CPUs means it can handle the game's logic and physics even at 4K, but the GPU's 58th percentile ranking shows it cannot sustain high settings there. In short, the CPU is sufficient at every resolution, and the GPU dictates playability above 1080p.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the recorded data shows a wide performance envelope. Low settings produce an average of 145 FPS, the highest figure in the entire dataset. Medium averages 103 FPS, with a minimum of 88 FPS and a maximum of 119 FPS. High averages 90 FPS, and Ultra averages 67 FPS. The 78 FPS gap between Low and Ultra illustrates how heavily the RTX 2060 is taxed by higher presets at this resolution. All four settings clear the 60 FPS playable threshold, and even the Ultra preset has enough headroom that dips below 60 FPS are unlikely.

At 2560x1440, performance remains solid but the margin narrows. Low averages 106 FPS. Medium averages 76 FPS, with a minimum of 64 FPS and a maximum of 87 FPS. High averages 66 FPS. Ultra drops to 49 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium preset's minimum of 64 FPS is still playable, but it is close to the line. High's 66 FPS average offers less margin, though it remains above 60. The 57 FPS difference between Low and Ultra at this resolution is smaller than at 1080p, confirming the GPU's growing role.

At 3840x2160, only the Low preset is playable. Low averages 69 FPS. Medium averages 49 FPS, with a minimum of 41 FPS and a maximum of 56 FPS. High averages 43 FPS, and Ultra averages 32 FPS. The Medium preset's maximum of 56 FPS never reaches 60, meaning even the best-case frame times fall short. The 37 FPS spread between Low and Ultra is the smallest of any resolution, reflecting the GPU's hard limit at 4K. The RTX 2060 simply cannot push higher settings here, and the data shows a steep cliff between Low and everything else.

The game's overall combination rank is 2,941 out of 3,714 tested configurations, placing this system in the lower third of all recorded hardware pairings. This rank is driven primarily by the GPU's modest standing, as the CPU's percentile is significantly higher.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol, but the experience depends heavily on the chosen resolution and settings. At 1920x1080, the system clears the 60 FPS threshold at every preset. Low runs at 145 FPS, Medium at 103 FPS, High at 90 FPS, and Ultra at 67 FPS. Players who own a 1080p monitor can use Ultra settings and still stay above 60 FPS, making this the most comfortable scenario for the hardware.

At 2560x1440, the system remains playable at Low (106 FPS), Medium (76 FPS), and High (66 FPS), but Ultra falls to 49 FPS. The High preset is the most demanding option that stays above 60 FPS, but it does not leave much margin for demanding scenes. The Medium preset, with its 64 FPS minimum, is the safer choice for consistent performance.

At 3840x2160, only Low settings are playable, averaging 69 FPS. Medium drops to 49 FPS, High to 43 FPS, and Ultra to 32 FPS. Players with a 4K display must accept Low settings to maintain smooth gameplay. The verdict from the database is clear: 1080p Ultra is fully playable, 1440p High is the ceiling, and 4K requires Low. The RTX 2060's 6 GB memory capacity and 160 W TDP define its limits, and the i5-12400 is never the bottleneck.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the best playable setting is Low, which averages 69 FPS. This is the only preset at this resolution that clears 60 FPS, and it does so with a modest 9 FPS margin. Medium, High, and Ultra all fail the threshold, so Low is the only option for 4K gaming.

At 2560x1440, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, averaging 66 FPS. Medium averages 76 FPS and Low averages 106 FPS, but High offers the best visual quality while remaining playable. The 6 FPS margin above 60 is thin, but the recorded average confirms it holds.

At 1920x1080, the best setting is Ultra, averaging 67 FPS. This is the highest preset available in the game, and it clears the threshold with a 7 FPS margin. The progression from Low (145 FPS) through Medium (103 FPS) and High (90 FPS) shows that Ultra is the optimal balance of visual fidelity and performance at this resolution.

For players prioritizing smoothness over visuals, the Medium presets at 1440p and 1080p offer higher averages (76 FPS and 103 FPS respectively) and confirmed minimums of 64 FPS and 88 FPS. The 4K Low preset at 69 FPS is the only playable option there, but it is sufficient for the 60 FPS target.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, but only at 1920x1080. The Ultra preset averages 67 FPS at 1080p. At 2560x1440, Ultra averages 49 FPS, and at 3840x2160, Ultra averages 32 FPS, both below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the best resolution for this hardware?

A: The data shows 1920x1080 is the strongest scenario, with all four presets above 60 FPS. The highest average is 145 FPS on Low, and the highest playable preset is Ultra at 67 FPS. At 1440p, High is the ceiling at 66 FPS, while 4K requires Low at 69 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 2060's average benchmark score is 15,290. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 scores 15,283 (0% delta), the AMD Radeon 680M scores 15,270 (0.1%), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM scores 15,199 (0.6%), and the AMD Radeon RX 7600 scores 15,171 (0.8%). All are within 1% of each other.

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

A: The GPU becomes the limiting factor as resolution increases. At 1080p, the gap between Low and Ultra is 78 FPS, showing the GPU's workload scales heavily with settings. At 1440p, the gap narrows to 57 FPS, and at 4K it is 37 FPS. The CPU's 72nd percentile ranking ensures it does not bottleneck at any resolution.

Q: What is the minimum FPS at Medium settings?

A: At 1920x1080 Medium, the minimum is 88 FPS and the maximum is 119 FPS. At 2560x1440 Medium, the minimum is 64 FPS and the maximum is 87 FPS. At 3840x2160 Medium, the minimum is 41 FPS and the maximum is 56 FPS.

Q: How does this system rank among all tested configurations?

A: The combination of the Intel Core i5-12400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 ranks 2,941 out of 3,714 tested hardware pairings for Lockdown Protocol. The CPU ranks in the 72nd percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU ranks in the 58th percentile of all GPUs.