Lockdown Protocol

Lockdown Protocol, a 2024-released FPS, presents an interesting hardware challenge. This analysis examines the Intel Core i5-12400 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D, a combination that pairs a mid-range 12th Gen CPU with a flagship Blackwell GPU. The measured data reveals that this combo is not just capable but overwhelmingly powerful at every tested resolution, suggesting that the game engine is far more forgiving than many modern shooters.

Best Settings per Resolution

The benchmark data clearly shows that this combination of components obliterates the 60 FPS playability threshold at every resolution, even at the most demanding preset. The question is not whether the system can run the game, but which settings provide the best visual fidelity while maintaining a flawless frame rate.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the system achieves an average of 88 FPS on the Ultra preset. This is the most demanding setting tested and it still clears the 60 FPS mark by a substantial margin. The data shows a clear progression from 88 FPS at Ultra to 118 FPS at High, 135 FPS at Medium, and a massive 190 FPS at Low. Since Ultra is the highest preset available and it remains comfortably above the playable threshold, it is the definitive pick for 4K gaming.

Moving to 2560x1440 (1440p), the headroom expands significantly. The Ultra preset delivers an average of 137 FPS, which is nearly 78% higher than the 4K Ultra result. This indicates that the GPU has plentiful resources to spare at this resolution. The frame rate scales down to 183 FPS at High, 209 FPS at Medium, and 245 FPS at Low. Here, Ultra is not just playable; it is exceptionally smooth, making it the obvious choice for high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the system is almost certainly limited by the CPU or game engine logic rather than the GPU. The Ultra preset produces an average of 187 FPS, which is a staggering figure. The data shows 228 FPS at High, 239 FPS at Medium, and 272 FPS at Low. Interestingly, the gap between Medium and Ultra (52 FPS) is smaller than the gap between High and Medium (11 FPS), but all settings provide a highly responsive experience. For maximum visual quality, Ultra is the recommended setting, delivering a frame rate that far exceeds the needs of any standard display.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested configurations for Lockdown Protocol, this specific pairing holds the rank of 103 out of 3714 tested combos. This places it in the top 2.8% of all systems tested, proof of the raw power of the RTX 5090 D. The rank is heavily influenced by the GPU’s performance, as the 4K results are exceptional.

The CPU, while not the primary driver of these high frame rates, is not a bottleneck. The i5-12400 sits at the 72nd percentile when compared to all CPUs in our database, meaning it outperforms a majority of processors. However, its nearest rivals in the CPU benchmark charts are a mixed bag; the AMD EPYC 7643 (a server chip) is virtually identical in average score (18697 vs 18683, a -0.1% delta), and the Intel Core i7-1355U is just 0.3% behind. This indicates that for synthetic multi-threaded workloads, the i5-12400 is competitive with a wide range of processors. In gaming, where single-thread performance is often king, its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2257 is solid, but it is the GPU that catapults this combo to the 103rd position.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive look at how the system scales across presets and resolutions. All figures are average FPS unless otherwise noted.

At 1920x1080:

• Low: 272 FPS average.
• Medium: 239 FPS average (minimum 204, maximum 275).
• High: 228 FPS average.
• Ultra: 187 FPS average.

At 2560x1440:

• Low: 245 FPS average.
• Medium: 209 FPS average (minimum 178, maximum 241).
• High: 183 FPS average.
• Ultra: 137 FPS average.

At 3840x2160:

• Low: 190 FPS average.
• Medium: 135 FPS average (minimum 115, maximum 155).
• High: 118 FPS average.
• Ultra: 88 FPS average.

The data reveals a consistent pattern: frame rates scale almost linearly with resolution. Dropping from 1080p to 1440p reduces performance by roughly 10-27% depending on the preset, while moving from 1440p to 4K incurs a further 40-55% reduction. This is a classic GPU-bound scenario. The minimum FPS figures, where available, are also well above the 60 FPS threshold, ensuring a stable experience without significant stutters or frame drops in the tested scenarios.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 4K with maximum settings?*

A: Yes. The measured data shows an average of 88 FPS at 3840x2160 on the Ultra preset, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the most demanding preset that maintains 60 FPS at 1440p?

A: All presets clear 60 FPS at 2560x1440. The Ultra preset, which is the most demanding, delivers an average of 137 FPS, making it the best choice for visual fidelity.

Q: How does the RTX 5090 D compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The GPU’s average benchmark score is 77712. The AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT is 1.1% behind, while the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT is 1.6% ahead. The NVIDIA Tesla P100 variants are 2.1% and 2.4% ahead, respectively.

Q: Is the CPU a bottleneck at 1080p?

A: The data suggests diminishing returns at lower resolutions. The average FPS at 1080p Ultra (187) is higher than at 1440p Ultra (137), showing that the GPU is still the primary driver. However, the scaling from 1440p to 1080p is not as large as from 4K to 1440p, suggesting the CPU is beginning to limit the frame rate in the 200+ FPS territory.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1080p gaming?

A: The Ultra preset provides an average of 187 FPS. Since this is significantly higher than the 60 FPS threshold and is the highest quality setting, it is the recommended choice.

Q: What is the combo's overall ranking for this game?

A: The Intel Core i5-12400 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D combination ranks 103rd out of 3714 tested configurations for Lockdown Protocol.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data strongly indicates that the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is the dominant component in this pairing for Lockdown Protocol. The evidence is in the resolution scaling. When the resolution increases from 2560x1440 to 3840x2160, the average FPS on the Ultra preset drops from 137 to 88, a 36% reduction. This is a classic sign of a GPU-bound workload, where the rendering resolution directly impacts the GPU's workload.

Conversely, the CPU's role is more evident at lower resolutions. Moving from 3840x2160 to 2560x1440 on the Ultra preset increases the average FPS from 88 to 137, a 56% improvement. However, moving from 2560x1440 to 1920x1080 only increases the average FPS from 137 to 187, a 36% improvement. This diminishing return suggests that at 1080p, the CPU (or game engine logic) is starting to become a limiting factor, preventing the GPU from fully stretching its legs. The i5-12400’s 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient to feed the GPU at 1440p and 4K, but the data hints that a stronger CPU could yield even higher frame rates at 1080p.

The preset scaling further supports this. At 4K, the difference between Low and Ultra is 102 FPS (190 vs 88), a massive gap driven entirely by GPU load. At 1080p, that gap narrows to 85 FPS (272 vs 187), indicating that the CPU is constraining the upper limits of the Low preset. In short, the RTX 5090 D is the heavy lifter, with the i5-12400 serving as a capable but secondary partner.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Lockdown Protocol. The verdict by resolution is unambiguous: the system delivers playable frame rates at all tested settings and resolutions.

• At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset is playable with an average of 88 FPS.
• At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is playable with an average of 137 FPS.
• At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is playable with an average of 187 FPS.

The verdictByResolution data confirms that all four settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are listed as 'playable' for every resolution. This is a definitive 'yes' — the system does not just meet the 60 FPS threshold; it surpasses it by a wide margin in every conceivable configuration. For a 2024 FPS title, this is an exceptional result, ensuring that users can max out the game's visuals without any performance concerns.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the Intel Core i5-12400 sits in a performance band with several other processors. Its average benchmark score of 18683 is nearly identical to the AMD EPYC 7643 (18697, -0.1% delta) and the Intel Core i7-1355U (18730, -0.3% delta). The AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 is also close (18811, -0.7% delta). While these are diverse chips (server, mobile, and AI-oriented), their synthetic scores suggest they would offer comparable CPU-bound performance in Lockdown Protocol. The Intel Core i3-14100F is also a near-match (18519, +0.9% delta), indicating that the i5-12400's advantage over a modern i3 is small in this game's context.

On the GPU side, the RTX 5090 D's benchmark score of 77712 is bracketed by some surprisingly different hardware. The AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT (76904, +1.1% delta) is the closest rival, suggesting that a high-end mobile GPU can deliver similar raw compute performance. The AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT (78940, -1.6% delta) and the NVIDIA Tesla P100 variants (79396 and 79605, -2.1% and -2.4% deltas respectively) are slightly ahead. In practical gaming terms, these rivals would likely produce very similar frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, though the RTX 5090 D's unique features and 32 GB of GDDR7 memory are not captured by the average score alone.