Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core i5-12400 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is a formidable combination for Lockdown Protocol, a fast-paced FPS. The benchmark data, measured directly from this hardware pairing, shows that it delivers exceptionally high frame rates across all tested resolutions. At 1080p and 1440p, the system is capable of pushing well beyond the 60 FPS threshold at maximum settings, while at 4K it still maintains a comfortable margin above the playability standard.

Best Settings per Resolution

For players targeting a smooth 60 FPS experience, the data reveals that this combo is so powerful that it can handle the most demanding presets at every resolution tested. The benchmark results indicate that the "Ultra" preset is not just playable, but delivers frame rates that far exceed the target.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the highest playable setting is Ultra, which achieves an average of 73 FPS. This is a significant headroom above the 60 FPS threshold, confirming that the system is not bottlenecked at this resolution. The other presets also perform admirably, with High averaging 97 FPS and Medium averaging 111 FPS, but Ultra is the clear choice for maximum visual fidelity without sacrificing smoothness.

Moving down to 2560x1440 (1440p), the system’s performance scales impressively. The most demanding preset, Ultra, runs at an average of 113 FPS. This is a substantial jump from the 4K figure, showing that the resolution reduction gives the hardware ample room to breathe. Lower settings like High (151 FPS) and Medium (172 FPS) are also available for those seeking even higher refresh rates, but the data suggests that Ultra is perfectly viable for a high-refresh-rate monitor.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the combination is almost overkill. The Ultra preset achieves a staggering average of 154 FPS. This is more than double the 60 FPS target and indicates that the CPU and GPU are working in tandem to deliver a highly responsive experience. For competitive play, the Low preset (272 FPS) and Medium preset (235 FPS) offer even higher frame rates, but for visual quality, Ultra remains the best setting that comfortably clears the playability bar.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions and presets provides insight into which component is the primary driver. In Lockdown Protocol, the data shows a classic pattern where the GPU becomes more influential as resolution increases, while the CPU provides a solid foundation at lower resolutions.

The most telling evidence is the frame rate delta between 1080p and 4K at the same settings. At the Ultra preset, the average FPS drops from 154 at 1080p to 73 at 4K. This sharp decline of over 50% clearly indicates a GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions. The RTX 4080 SUPER is working progressively harder to render the additional pixels, and its performance becomes the limiting factor. The CPU, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, is capable of feeding the GPU with enough data to maintain high frame rates, but it is not the constraint in this scenario.

Conversely, the performance at 1080p suggests a slight shift in balance. The difference between the Medium and Ultra presets at 1080p is 81 FPS (from 235 down to 154), which is a larger absolute gap than the one seen at 4K (from 111 down to 73, a 38 FPS difference). This implies that at lower resolutions, the CPU's ability to process game logic and draw calls becomes relatively more important, though it still does not bottleneck the GPU. The Core i5-12400’s strong single-thread performance, evidenced by its 3DMark single-thread score of 910, ensures that the system remains balanced even at high frame rates.

The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1440p further confirms the GPU's role. The frame rate drops from 243 FPS at Low to 113 FPS at Ultra, a reduction of 130 FPS. This significant scaling with settings demonstrates that the GPU's shading units, texture mapping units, and RT cores are heavily utilized as graphical complexity increases. The RTX 4080 SUPER, with its 52.22 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, is the dominant factor in determining the final output at all resolutions, but its influence is most pronounced at 4K.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 4K with the highest settings?

A: Yes. The benchmark data shows that the Ultra preset at 3840x2160 produces an average frame rate of 73 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best setting for a 144Hz monitor at 1440p?

A: The system can exceed 144 FPS at 1440p. The Ultra preset averages 113 FPS, which is below 144 Hz. However, the High preset averages 151 FPS, and the Medium preset averages 172 FPS, both of which would be suitable for a 144Hz display.

Q: How much performance is gained by dropping from Ultra to Low at 1080p?

A: The average frame rate increases from 154 FPS at Ultra to 272 FPS at Low. This represents a gain of 118 FPS, or roughly 76% more performance, which can be beneficial for competitive play on high-refresh-rate monitors.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 1080p?

A: The data suggests the GPU is still the primary factor, but the CPU's role is more prominent. The frame rate scales significantly with settings (from 272 FPS at Low to 154 FPS at Ultra), which points to the GPU. However, the CPU's performance is sufficient to allow these high frame rates, as its strong single-thread score of 910 in 3DMark prevents it from being a bottleneck.

Q: What frame rate can I expect with the Medium preset at 4K?

A: The Medium preset at 3840x2160 delivers an average of 111 FPS, with a minimum of 95 FPS and a maximum of 128 FPS. This is a very smooth experience, well above the 60 FPS target.

Q: Does this combo rank highly among all tested systems for this game?

A: Yes. This specific configuration ranks 306th out of 3714 tested combinations, placing it in the top 10% of all systems benchmarked for Lockdown Protocol.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Based on average benchmark scores, several other CPUs and GPUs would offer a similar level of performance to the Core i5-12400 and RTX 4080 SUPER. The data from nearestRivals provides a direct comparison of overall compute capability.

For the CPU, the Intel Core i5-12400 has an average benchmark score of 18683. The closest rival is the AMD EPYC 7643, which scores 18697, a negligible 0.1% difference. This means a system with this server-grade chip would behave nearly identically in CPU-bound tasks. The Intel Core i7-1355U (18730, -0.3%) and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 (18811, -0.7%) are also within a very tight margin. Conversely, the Intel Core i3-14100F scores 18519, which is 0.9% lower, indicating it would be a slightly slower but comparable alternative.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER has an average score of 54209. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is its closest sibling, with a score of 54247 and a delta of -0.1% , meaning it is essentially identical in performance. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (54828, -1.1%) is a bit faster in synthetic tests, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (55698, -2.7%) and the AMD Radeon 8060S (55757, -2.8%) show slightly higher scores. In practice, these rivals would produce frame rates within a few percentage points of the RTX 4080 SUPER, making them viable alternatives for similar gaming experiences.

How This Combo Ranks

In the grand scheme of tested hardware, this pairing of the Intel Core i5-12400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is a high-performing outlier. The combo rank in game is 306 out of 3714 combinations. This percentile placement puts it in the top 8.2% of all systems tested, indicating that it outperforms the vast majority of other configurations.

This high rank is driven by the GPU's exceptional capability. The RTX 4080 SUPER's percentile ranking of 86 among all GPUs shows it is a top-tier part. While the CPU's percentile ranking of 72 is lower, it is still above average, and its performance is sufficient to not hold back the GPU in this specific title. The result is a system that sits comfortably in the upper echelon of gaming PCs, capable of handling the most demanding titles with high fidelity and frame rates.

The Verdict

The data confirms that this PC can run Lockdown Protocol exceptionally well. The verdict by resolution is unambiguous: all settings are playable at all resolutions.

At 3840x2160, the system achieves a playable frame rate at every preset, with the best visual experience coming from the Ultra setting at 73 FPS. This makes 4K gaming a viable option for a premium experience.

At 2560x1440, the performance is even stronger. The Ultra preset delivers 113 FPS, which is excellent for high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors. This is the sweet spot for this hardware, offering a perfect balance of visual quality and speed.

At 1920x1080, the system is so powerful that it exceeds the needs of almost any display. The Ultra preset runs at 154 FPS, and lower presets push past 200 FPS. This indicates that the combination is future-proof and will handle any competitive scenario with ease.

In summary, the Intel Core i5-12400 and RTX 4080 SUPER combination provides a top-tier gaming experience in Lockdown Protocol. It clears the 60 FPS threshold at the highest settings in every resolution tested, with enough headroom to spare for demanding scenarios.