Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core i5-12400 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is a formidable combination for Lockdown Protocol, delivering frame rates that are not only playable but often far beyond the 60 FPS threshold. Benchmark data shows that this system clears the playable bar at every tested resolution, including 4K Ultra, where it still maintains an average of 73 FPS. The pairing of a mid-range 12th-gen CPU with a high-end Ada Lovelace GPU proves to be exceptionally well-balanced for this title, with the RTX 4080 doing the heavy lifting at higher resolutions while the i5-12400 keeps pace at lower settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combo reveals a clear performance hierarchy across resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, the system is almost ludicrously fast, with the Low preset hitting an average of 272 FPS. Medium preset averages 236 FPS with a minimum of 201 and a maximum of 272. High settings still produce 206 FPS average, while the most demanding Ultra preset yields a robust 155 FPS average. These numbers indicate that the combo is entirely CPU-bound at 1080p, as the GPU has immense headroom to spare.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain exceptionally high but begin to show the GPU's influence. The Low preset averages 244 FPS, a slight drop from 1080p but still a massive number. Medium sees an average of 173 FPS with a 147 FPS minimum and 199 FPS maximum. High settings hold at 151 FPS average, and Ultra drops to 113 FPS average. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is nearly linear for the Low preset (272 to 244), but for Ultra, the drop from 155 to 113 FPS (a 27% reduction) shows that the GPU is starting to become a more significant factor.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's dominance is unmistakable. The Low preset still manages a 157 FPS average, but the Medium preset drops to 112 FPS, with a 95 FPS minimum and 129 FPS maximum. High settings average 98 FPS, and Ultra falls to 73 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the only data point that approaches the 60 FPS threshold, but it clears it comfortably by 13 FPS. The 4K Low to 4K Ultra spread is significant, from 157 to 73 FPS, representing a 54% performance range across presets, which is a far wider spread than at 1080p.

The data also shows that the minimum FPS figures, where recorded, are stable. The 1440p Medium preset reports a 147 FPS minimum against a 173 FPS average, indicating only a 15% drop from average to minimum. Similarly, the 4K Medium preset shows a 95 FPS minimum versus a 112 FPS average, a 15% delta. This consistency suggests the system avoids severe frame-time spikes, which is critical for a fast-paced FPS.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results indicate a clear shift in component responsibility as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the CPU is the limiting factor. The difference between Low and Ultra presets at 1080p is 272 FPS down to 155 FPS, a 117 FPS gap. This gap is driven by the CPU's ability to feed the GPU at lower settings, but even the Ultra preset's 155 FPS shows the i5-12400 is not a bottleneck for the RTX 4080 in this title.

At 2560x1440, the GPU begins to take on a larger role. The scaling from 1080p Ultra (155 FPS) to 1440p Ultra (113 FPS) shows a 27% performance drop, which is directly attributable to the increased pixel count demanding more from the GPU. The CPU is still capable of pushing frame rates above 244 FPS at Low settings, but the GPU's rendering load becomes more prominent in the Ultra preset.

The 4K resolution is where the GPU's role becomes paramount. The 4K Ultra result of 73 FPS is only 47% of the 1080p Ultra score, and the 4K Low result of 157 FPS is 58% of the 1080p Low score. This dramatic reduction in frame rate across all settings at 4K proves that the RTX 4080's compute and memory bandwidth are the primary determinants of performance here. The i5-12400 is sufficiently capable, but the data suggests that the GPU's 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 716.8 GB/s bandwidth are what allow the system to maintain 73 FPS at 4K Ultra.

FAQ

*Q: Can this system run Lockdown Protocol at 4K?*

A: Yes. The data shows that all four presets at 3840x2160 clear the 60 FPS playable threshold. The Ultra preset averages 73 FPS, while the High preset averages 98 FPS, Medium averages 112 FPS, and Low averages 157 FPS.

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p gaming?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 is the most demanding option that remains playable, averaging 113 FPS. This is the maximum visual quality available while still providing a frame rate that is nearly double the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 4K?

A: At the Ultra preset, the average FPS drops from 155 at 1920x1080 to 73 at 3840x2160, a 53% reduction. At the Low preset, the average drops from 272 to 157, a 42% reduction.

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-12400 a bottleneck for the RTX 4080 in this game?

A: At 1080p, the CPU appears to be the limiting factor, as the Low preset's 272 FPS suggests the GPU could deliver more if the CPU could feed it faster. However, at 1440p and 4K, the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck, as the frame rate scaling closely follows the GPU's rendering load.

Q: What are the minimum FPS figures for the Medium preset?

A: The Medium preset records a minimum of 201 FPS at 1920x1080, 147 FPS at 2560x1440, and 95 FPS at 3840x2160. These minimums are all well above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Does the system maintain stable frame rates at 4K Medium?

A: Yes. The 4K Medium preset reports a 95 FPS minimum against a 112 FPS average, indicating the frame pacing is consistent and free of large dips.

How This Combo Ranks

In the benchmark database, this specific combination of Intel Core i5-12400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 ranks 297th out of 3,714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the top 8% of all configurations tested for this game. The CPU sits at the 72nd percentile among all CPUs tested, while the GPU is at the 86th percentile among all GPUs. The combo's high rank is expected given the GPU's performance class, but the relative strength of the CPU also contributes to the overall standing.

The nearest rivals for the CPU include the AMD EPYC 7643, which scores a negligible 0.1% lower, and the Intel Core i7-1355U, which is 0.3% lower. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 is 0.7% lower, and the Intel Core i3-14100F is 0.9% higher. These deltas are minimal, suggesting that the i5-12400 is at parity with a wide range of other processors in aggregate benchmarks. For the GPU, the closest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER, which is just 0.1% higher in average score, confirming that the RTX 4080 is essentially at the top of its performance tier. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X is 1.1% lower, and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB is 2.6% lower, indicating that the RTX 4080 has a clear edge over these alternatives.

The Verdict

The benchmark data provides a definitive answer: this PC can run Lockdown Protocol at every resolution and preset combination tested. The verdict by resolution confirms that all settings at 1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160 are playable, meaning they all achieve an average FPS at or above the 60 FPS threshold. At 1080p, the system is capable of over 200 FPS on High and 155 FPS on Ultra, making it ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. At 1440p, the Ultra preset still delivers 113 FPS, offering a perfect balance of visual fidelity and smoothness for competitive play. Even the most demanding scenario, 4K Ultra, holds an average of 73 FPS, which is playable for a single-player or casual FPS experience. This system is not just capable of running the game; it excels at it, providing a high-performance experience across the board.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the most demanding preset that remains at or above 60 FPS is the Ultra preset. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset yields an average of 155 FPS. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset yields an average of 113 FPS. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset yields an average of 73 FPS. In all cases, the system has enough headroom to use the highest quality settings without sacrificing playability. The data suggests that players should not hesitate to enable the Ultra preset at any of these resolutions, as the measured average FPS is always significantly above the 60 FPS playable threshold.