Lockdown Protocol

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Intel Core i5-12400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti combination sits in a strong position for Lockdown Protocol, with the combo ranking 418th out of 3,714 tested combinations. When looking at the CPU's benchmark averages, the i5-12400 delivers an average score of 18,683, placing it in the 72nd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals in aggregate performance are the AMD EPYC 7643 (18,697, just 0.1% higher), the Intel Core i7-1355U (18,730, 0.3% higher), and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 (18,811, 0.7% higher). The Intel Core i3-14100F trails by only 0.9% with an 18,519 average score. In practice, this means the i5-12400's multi-threaded throughput is effectively indistinguishable from these four alternatives in synthetic workloads; any of them would behave nearly identically as the CPU side of this system for Lockdown Protocol.

On the graphics side, the RTX 5070 Ti posts an average benchmark score of 49,957, placing it in the 86th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 (50,001, 0.1% faster), the Intel Arc A550M (49,737, 0.4% slower), the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT (50,951, 2% faster), and the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT (48,477, 3.1% slower). The deltaPct values here are small, so swapping to any of these cards would yield broadly similar frame rates in Lockdown Protocol. The RX 6900 XT is the most notable alternative, offering a 2% average score advantage, which might translate to a few extra frames per second in the most demanding settings. Conversely, the RX 6800 XT trails by 3.1%, a margin that could dip below the 60 FPS threshold at 4K Ultra if the RTX 5070 Ti is already near that boundary.

Neither the CPU nor the GPU alternatives represent a dramatic shift in performance. The data indicates that the i5-12400's nearest rivals cluster within a 1.6% band (from -0.7% to +0.9%), and the GPU rivals span a 5.1% band (from -3.1% to +2%). For Lockdown Protocol specifically, this system's measured frame rates are high enough that these small differences would rarely be perceptible, except perhaps at 4K Ultra where the average is 69 FPS and a 3% slower GPU could push it closer to the 60 FPS playability threshold.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 60 FPS in all tested resolutions?

A: Yes. The measured data shows that at 1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160, every preset (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) maintains an average frame rate above 60 FPS. The lowest recorded average is 69 FPS at 3840x2160 Ultra.

Q: What is the best preset to use at 4K resolution?

A: Ultra settings at 3840x2160 deliver a 69 FPS average, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. This is the most demanding preset that remains playable at 4K, per the verdict data.

Q: How much performance drops when moving from 1080p to 4K at the same settings?

A: At Ultra settings, the average drops from 146 FPS at 1920x1080 to 107 FPS at 2560x1440, then to 69 FPS at 3840x2160. That is a 53% reduction in average frame rate from 1080p to 4K.

Q: Is the RTX 5070 Ti's performance comparable to the RX 6900 XT?

A: The RTX 5070 Ti's average benchmark score is 49,957, while the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT scores 50,951, making the RX 6900 XT 2% faster on average. The RX 6800 XT trails the RTX 5070 Ti by 3.1% with a score of 48,477.

Q: Does the i5-12400 bottleneck the RTX 5070 Ti in this game?

A: The CPU ranks in the 72nd percentile and its nearest rival, the AMD EPYC 7643, is only 0.1% different in average score. Given the high frame rates observed (up to 272 FPS at 1080p Low), the CPU does not appear to be a limiting factor at any tested resolution or preset.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combination?

A: The maximum average frame rate is 272 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The Medium preset at 1080p reaches 223 FPS average with a 189 FPS minimum and 256 FPS maximum.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions and four presets, with average frame rates ranging from 69 FPS to 272 FPS. At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves a 272 FPS average, Medium reaches 223 FPS (with a 189 FPS minimum and 256 FPS maximum), High delivers 194 FPS, and Ultra produces 146 FPS. The 1080p results show that even the most demanding preset nearly triples the 60 FPS playability threshold.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 230 FPS, Medium averages 163 FPS (minimum 139 FPS, maximum 188 FPS), High averages 142 FPS, and Ultra averages 107 FPS. The gap between Ultra at 1440p and Ultra at 1080p is 39 FPS, indicating a noticeable but not severe scaling penalty as resolution increases. The Medium preset's minimum of 139 FPS at 1440p is still more than double the playable threshold, suggesting substantial headroom for demanding scenes.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 148 FPS, Medium averages 105 FPS (minimum 90 FPS, maximum 121 FPS), High averages 92 FPS, and Ultra averages 69 FPS. The 4K Ultra figure is the only result that approaches the 60 FPS threshold, with just 9 FPS of headroom. The Medium preset at 4K maintains a 90 FPS minimum, which is comfortably above 60 FPS, indicating that even with dynamic scene complexity, the system holds playable performance. The High preset at 4K, at 92 FPS average, offers a stronger safety margin than Ultra while still providing high visual quality.

The minimum FPS data, available only for Medium presets, shows consistent behavior: 189 FPS at 1080p, 139 FPS at 1440p, and 90 FPS at 4K. These minimums are all well above 60 FPS, confirming that frame time spikes are unlikely to cause noticeable stuttering even in the most demanding moments captured during measurement.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol at 60 FPS in every tested configuration. The verdict data lists all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) as playable at 1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160. The best settings at each resolution are Ultra, with average frame rates of 146 FPS at 1080p, 107 FPS at 1440p, and 69 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is the only configuration that falls below 100 FPS, but it still clears the 60 FPS playability threshold by a 9 FPS margin.

At 1080p, the system is essentially overkill for this game. Even Ultra settings produce a 146 FPS average, and dropping to Low yields 272 FPS. For competitive play, the 1080p Low or Medium presets offer frame rates well beyond what most high-refresh-rate monitors can display. At 1440p, Ultra at 107 FPS remains highly fluid, and the Medium preset's 163 FPS average with a 139 FPS minimum suggests that even the most chaotic firefights will stay well within smooth territory. At 4K, the story is slightly more cautious: Ultra at 69 FPS is playable but offers limited headroom, while High at 92 FPS provides a more comfortable buffer. Gamers who prioritize consistent frame pacing over maximum visual fidelity at 4K should consider High, but those who want the best image quality can run Ultra without dipping below the 60 FPS threshold.

CPU and GPU Roles

The CPU's role in Lockdown Protocol appears secondary to the GPU at all tested resolutions, but the balance shifts as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the difference between presets is substantial: Low averages 272 FPS while Ultra averages 146 FPS, a 126 FPS spread. This wide gap suggests the GPU is the primary driver of frame rate even at 1080p, as lower presets reduce GPU load and allow the i5-12400 to feed frames more easily. The CPU's 72nd percentile ranking and its benchmark scores (single-thread 3dmark score of 910, multi-thread score of 5,890) indicate it has ample capacity for this FPS title.

At 2560x1440, the preset spread narrows slightly: Low at 230 FPS versus Ultra at 107 FPS, a 123 FPS difference. The absolute numbers drop, but the proportional scaling remains similar, indicating the GPU is still the limiting factor. The i5-12400's performance headroom means it is unlikely to constrain the RTX 5070 Ti even at the highest frame rates seen (230 FPS at 1440p Low). At 3840x2160, the spread narrows further: Low at 148 FPS versus Ultra at 69 FPS, a 79 FPS difference. The reduced spread at 4K is consistent with the GPU becoming more dominant as pixel count rises, since the CPU's per-frame work does not scale with resolution as steeply as the GPU's fill rate requirements.

The scaling between resolutions confirms this interpretation. Moving from 1080p Ultra (146 FPS) to 1440p Ultra (107 FPS) is a 27% reduction, and from 1440p Ultra to 4K Ultra (69 FPS) is a 35% reduction. These percentages align with GPU-bound behavior, where resolution increases impose progressively larger workloads on the graphics card. The CPU's contribution becomes relatively less important at 4K, but it still must keep up with the 69 FPS average, which is well within the i5-12400's demonstrated capabilities. Overall, the RTX 5070 Ti is the component that determines the visual ceiling and frame rate headroom in Lockdown Protocol, while the i5-12400 provides sufficient processing power to avoid becoming a bottleneck at any tested setting.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 146 FPS. Since the playability threshold is 60 FPS and Ultra produces more than double that, there is no reason to reduce settings for performance reasons at this resolution. Users with high refresh rate displays could prefer Medium (223 FPS average) or Low (272 FPS average) to maximize frame rate, but Ultra remains the best choice for image quality without sacrificing smoothness.

At 2560x1440, Ultra is again the best preset, averaging 107 FPS. This clears the 60 FPS threshold by 47 FPS, providing strong headroom for demanding scenes. The Medium preset at 163 FPS is available for users who want extra margin or higher refresh rates, but Ultra's 107 FPS average is already well above the playability cutoff. At 3840x2160, Ultra is technically the best preset that stays at or above 60 FPS, with a 69 FPS average. This is a valid choice, but the 9 FPS margin is the smallest of any recommended configuration. The High preset at 92 FPS offers a more comfortable buffer while still delivering high visual quality, and Medium at 105 FPS (90 FPS minimum) provides even more safety. For 4K gaming, the data supports Ultra as playable, but High is the more prudent choice for sustained frame rates during intense gameplay sequences.