Lockdown Protocol

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-12400 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER lands at rank 2698 out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. That places this configuration in the lower-middle portion of the database, meaning it is far from the fastest combination available, but it is also nowhere near the bottom. For a game like Lockdown Protocol, an FPS title where frame rate consistency matters as much as raw peak performance, this ranking suggests a system that can deliver playable sessions at several settings, though not necessarily at the highest visual quality on every screen.

The CPU itself sits at the 72nd percentile when compared against all processors in the database. That is a solid position for a mid-range desktop chip. Its average benchmark score of 18683 is essentially tied with the AMD EPYC 7643 at 18697, a delta of only -0.1 percent. It also trades blows with the Intel Core i7-1355U at 18730 (-0.3 percent) and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 at 18811 (-0.7 percent). Meanwhile, the Intel Core i3-14100F trails at 18519, a delta of 0.9 percent behind the i5-12400. What this tells a builder is that the i5-12400 behaves like a very consistent mid-range performer, one that will not bottleneck the RTX 2060 SUPER in most scenarios.

The GPU holds the 62nd percentile among all graphics cards. Its average benchmark score is 18093. The nearest rivals are all within a narrow band: the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile at 18159 (-0.4 percent), the AMD Radeon Pro 5700 at 18189 (-0.5 percent), the AMD Radeon RX 460 at 18373 (-1.5 percent), and the Intel Arc A770M at 18383 (-1.6 percent). The RTX 2060 SUPER is effectively at parity with these cards in aggregate performance, which matters for Lockdown Protocol because the game does not appear to demand an unusually heavy GPU load at lower settings.

The combination rank of 2698 out of 3714 means roughly 27 percent of tested combos are slower. In practical terms, this is a machine that can run the game, but a user should expect to make some compromises depending on their monitor resolution. The data indicates that at 1080p, the combo is comfortably capable, while at 4K, only the Low preset stays above the 60 FPS threshold.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For builders looking at this exact CPU and GPU pairing, the nearest rivals in the database provide useful reference points. The CPU side shows that the i5-12400 performs within a fraction of a percent of several other processors. The AMD EPYC 7643, despite being a server-class chip, delivers nearly identical average scores. The Intel Core i7-1355U and AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 are also within a single percentage point. If a user already owns one of those CPUs, the gaming experience in Lockdown Protocol would be practically indistinguishable from the i5-12400. The Intel Core i3-14100F is the closest lower-performing alternative, sitting just 0.9 percent behind, meaning a system built around that chip would not feel meaningfully slower in this game.

On the GPU side, the RTX 2060 SUPER is essentially interchangeable with the RTX 3060 Mobile, the AMD Radeon Pro 5700, the AMD Radeon RX 460, and the Intel Arc A770M. All four sit within a 1.6 percent band of the RTX 2060 SUPER in average benchmark score. For Lockdown Protocol, swapping to any of these would yield very similar frame rates at the same settings and resolution. The practical takeaway is that this performance tier is crowded, and there is no single dominant card in this neighborhood. A user upgrading from one of these to another would see minimal real-world change.

It is importantly the RTX 2060 SUPER is an end-of-life product, while the CPU is still active in production. That does not change the measured performance, but it does mean the GPU is an older design. Still, the benchmark data shows it holding its own against newer mobile and workstation parts.

CPU and GPU Roles

Lockdown Protocol scales in a way that makes the GPU the primary driver of frame rate at higher resolutions, while the CPU becomes relatively more relevant at lower resolutions where the GPU has less work to do. The measured FPS data supports this interpretation. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo reaches 157.3 FPS average. That is a very high frame rate, and it suggests the CPU is feeding the GPU well enough to avoid a serious bottleneck. By the time the resolution climbs to 2560x1440, the Low preset average drops to 116.5 FPS, and at 3840x2160 it falls to 73.3 FPS. The consistent drop as resolution increases points to the GPU taking on more of the load.

The preset scaling tells a similar story. At 1080p, moving from Low to Medium costs 44.7 FPS (from 157.3 to 112.6), and moving from Medium to High costs another 12.4 FPS (down to 100.2). Ultra drops further to 74.5 FPS. At 1440p, the same progression goes from 116.5 FPS at Low, to 85.9 at Medium, to 69.7 at High, and finally 52.4 at Ultra. At 4K, the Low preset is the only one that clears 60 FPS, with Medium at 56.1, High at 47.8, and Ultra at 33.2. This pattern shows that the RTX 2060 SUPER is the limiting factor when settings and resolution increase, while the i5-12400 has enough headroom to keep up at lower settings.

The CPU benchmark scores reinforce this. The i5-12400 has a single-thread score of 3456 in PassMark and a multi-thread score of 18747. For an FPS game, single-thread performance is often the more important metric, and this chip is not weak there. The 3DMark single-thread score of 910 and the Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2257 both indicate a processor that can handle game logic and draw calls without becoming the main constraint. At 1080p Low, the frame rate of 157.3 FPS is high enough that the CPU is clearly doing its part.

The Verdict

The answer to whether this PC can run Lockdown Protocol is yes, with the caveat that the experience depends heavily on resolution and settings. The playable threshold in the database is 60 FPS, and the measured data shows which combinations clear that bar.

At 3840x2160, only the Low preset is playable, with an average of 73.3 FPS. Medium sits at 56.1, High at 47.8, and Ultra at 33.2. So a 4K user is limited to Low settings if they want smooth gameplay. At 2560x1440, the situation improves considerably. High, Low, and Medium are all playable. The best playable setting is High at 69.7 FPS. Medium runs at 85.9 and Low at 116.5. Ultra falls short at 52.4. At 1920x1080, every preset is playable. The best is Ultra at 74.5 FPS, with High at 100.2, Medium at 112.6, and Low at 157.3.

For a practical recommendation: a 1080p monitor owner can run the game at Ultra and stay above 60 FPS. A 1440p user should stick to High for the best visual quality while remaining playable. A 4K user will need to drop to Low. This is not a system for maxing out Lockdown Protocol at high resolution, but it is a capable machine for competitive play at 1080p and for good-looking sessions at 1440p.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data provides average frame rates for each resolution and settings combination. Minimum and maximum FPS values were not captured in the measurements, so the analysis relies on averages.

At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers 157.3 FPS average. Medium drops to 112.6 FPS. High runs at 100.2 FPS. Ultra is the slowest at this resolution, still clearing the playable threshold with 74.5 FPS.

At 2560x1440, Low produces 116.5 FPS. Medium falls to 85.9 FPS. High reaches 69.7 FPS. Ultra drops below the 60 FPS threshold at 52.4 FPS.

At 3840x2160, Low is the only playable preset at 73.3 FPS. Medium runs at 56.1 FPS, just under the threshold. High manages 47.8 FPS. Ultra is the weakest showing at 33.2 FPS.

The pattern across all resolutions is consistent. Higher settings cost a predictable amount of performance. The gap between Low and Ultra grows as resolution increases. At 1080p, Ultra is 82.8 FPS slower than Low. At 1440p, the gap is 64.1 FPS. At 4K, it is 40.1 FPS. This indicates that the GPU becomes more stressed at higher resolutions, and the settings overhead becomes relatively smaller in absolute terms, though the frame rates are already lower to begin with.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 74.5, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. In fact, all four presets at 1080p exceed 60 FPS.

Q: What is the best settings preset at 1440p?

A: The High preset is the best playable option at 2560x1440, with an average of 69.7 FPS. Ultra drops to 52.4 FPS, which is below the playable threshold.

Q: Is 4K gameplay possible with this hardware?

A: Yes, but only at Low settings. The Low preset at 3840x2160 averages 73.3 FPS. Medium falls to 56.1, High to 47.8, and Ultra to 33.2, none of which reach 60 FPS.

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

A: The RTX 2060 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 18093. It is within 0.4 percent of the RTX 3060 Mobile, 0.5 percent of the AMD Radeon Pro 5700, 1.5 percent of the AMD Radeon RX 460, and 1.6 percent of the Intel Arc A770M. Performance is effectively similar across these cards.

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-12400 a bottleneck for the RTX 2060 SUPER in this game?

A: The data does not indicate a significant CPU bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 157.3 FPS average, and the CPU holds the 72nd percentile among all processors. The frame rate drops follow the GPU load as resolution and settings increase.

Q: What is the playable settings list for each resolution?

A: At 3840x2160, only Low is playable. At 2560x1440, High, Low, and Medium are playable. At 1920x1080, all four presets (High, Low, Medium, Ultra) are playable.