Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 570 is an older, established combination that targets 1080p gaming. In Lockdown Protocol, the recorded data shows this combo can handle the game, but only at the lowest settings and at a specific resolution. The measurements indicate a clear performance ceiling, with frame rates dropping sharply as resolution and visual quality increase. This analysis breaks down the recorded FPS, examines the balance between CPU and GPU load, and compares this setup to other hardware combinations in the database.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The database contains measured average FPS values for Lockdown Protocol across three resolutions and four settings presets. The data shows a wide performance spread, from a high of 79.3 FPS to a low of 19.6 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the lowest resolution tested, the results are as follows. On Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 79.3 FPS, which is the highest recorded value for this setup. Moving to Medium settings, the average drops to 57 FPS. High settings produce an average of 49.6 FPS. Ultra settings are the most demanding, yielding only 34.8 FPS on average.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates fall considerably. Low settings still manage an average of 57.8 FPS, just shy of the 60 FPS threshold. Medium settings average 42.6 FPS, High settings average 37 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 27.1 FPS. None of these 1440p presets reach the playable threshold.

At 3840x2160, the performance is the weakest. Low settings average 34.2 FPS, Medium settings average 26.6 FPS, High settings average 24.4 FPS, and Ultra settings average 19.6 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is roughly 15 FPS, showing that even the least demanding preset struggles at this resolution.

The data shows a consistent pattern: each step up in settings costs a significant amount of performance. For example, at 1080p, moving from Low to Medium reduces the average by 22.3 FPS, from 79.3 to 57. Moving from Medium to High costs another 7.4 FPS, and from High to Ultra costs 14.8 FPS. The largest single drop occurs between Low and Medium at 1080p, suggesting that the Medium preset introduces a substantial increase in rendering workload.

At 1440p, the transition from Low to Medium costs 15.2 FPS, from Medium to High costs 5.6 FPS, and from High to Ultra costs 9.9 FPS. At 4K, the drops are smaller in absolute terms: Low to Medium costs 7.6 FPS, Medium to High costs 2.2 FPS, and High to Ultra costs 4.8 FPS. This suggests that at 4K, the GPU is already saturated, so additional settings changes have a muted effect on the final frame rate.

The highest recorded average is 79.3 FPS at 1080p Low, which is 19.3 FPS above the playable threshold of 60 FPS. The lowest recorded average is 19.6 FPS at 4K Ultra, which is 40.4 FPS below the threshold. The data shows no min or max FPS values recorded, only averages.

CPU and GPU Roles

Understanding which component limits performance in Lockdown Protocol requires examining how frame rates scale with resolution and settings. The Intel Core i5-12400F is a 12th Gen desktop processor with 6 cores and 12 threads, a base clock of 2.50 GHz, and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The AMD Radeon RX 570 is a GCN 4.0 architecture GPU with 4 GB of GDDR5 memory and a 256-bit memory bus.

The data shows that resolution scaling has a clear impact on FPS. At Low settings, the average frame rate drops from 79.3 at 1080p to 57.8 at 1440p, a 21.5 FPS reduction. From 1440p to 4K, the average drops further from 57.8 to 34.2, another 23.6 FPS reduction. This steep decline with resolution indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck. If the CPU were the limiting factor, the frame rates would remain more consistent as resolution changes, since the CPU workload per frame does not scale as dramatically with pixel count.

At High settings, the same pattern appears. The average is 49.6 at 1080p, 37 at 1440p, and 24.4 at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 12.6 FPS, and from 1440p to 4K is 12.6 FPS again. This consistent reduction suggests a GPU-bound scenario. The RX 570, with its 2048 shading units and 128 texture mapping units, is being pushed harder as the pixel workload increases.

The settings presets also reveal the GPU's role. At a fixed resolution, increasing settings from Low to Ultra consistently lowers FPS. At 1080p, the average goes from 79.3 to 57 to 49.6 to 34.8. This is a direct result of higher graphical fidelity demanding more from the GPU's pixel rate and texture rate, which are listed at 39.81 GPixel/s and 159.2 GTexel/s respectively.

The CPU's role is less visible in this data, but its capabilities are relevant. The i5-12400F has a strong single-thread performance, as shown by its 3DMark single-thread score of 909 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1680. For an FPS game like Lockdown Protocol, single-thread performance often matters for game logic and draw calls. However, the recorded FPS values do not show a scenario where the CPU is clearly limiting, since even at 4K Low, the frame rate is 34.2, which is far below what a CPU with a 4.40 GHz boost clock would typically cap at. The GPU is evidently the weaker link in this combination.

The memory configuration also plays a role. The RX 570 has 4 GB of GDDR5 memory with a bandwidth of 224.0 GB/s. At higher resolutions and settings, the 4 GB capacity can become a constraint, but the data does not include a direct measurement of this effect. The FPS drops at 4K suggest that the GPU is overwhelmed, whether by raw compute or memory bandwidth.

In summary, benchmark results indicate that the GPU is the dominant factor in Lockdown Protocol performance for this combo. The resolution scaling and settings scaling both point to a graphics-bound workload. The CPU has enough headroom, based on its benchmark scores, to feed the GPU in most scenarios, but the overall frame rates are limited by the RX 570's capabilities.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The database provides nearest rivals for both the CPU and GPU, which helps contextualize where this combo sits relative to other hardware.

For the Intel Core i5-12400F, the nearest rivals by average benchmark score are the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS, the Intel Core 3 201E, the Intel Core i5-1335U, and the AMD EPYC 7773X. The Ryzen 5 7535HS has an average score of 19047, which is 0% different from the i5-12400F's average score of 19039. The Core 3 201E scores 19056, a delta of -0.1% relative to the i5-12400F. The Core i5-1335U scores 18982, a delta of 0.3%. The EPYC 7773X scores 18979, also a delta of 0.3%. These numbers indicate that the i5-12400F's CPU performance is essentially equivalent to these four alternatives, with deltas of less than half a percent. In practical terms, a system with any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Lockdown Protocol, though the GPU would still be the main factor.

For the AMD Radeon RX 570, the nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon RX 6800M, the AMD Radeon R9 M295X, the AMD Radeon RX 470, and the NVIDIA Quadro RTX 8000. The RX 6800M has an average score of 28874, which is -0.4% relative to the RX 570's average score of 28766. The R9 M295X scores 28580, a delta of 0.7%. The RX 470 scores 28996, a delta of -0.8%. The Quadro RTX 8000 scores 28421, a delta of 1.2%. These deltas are all within 1.2%, meaning the RX 570's overall GPU performance is statistically similar to these other cards. In Lockdown Protocol, swapping the RX 570 for an RX 470 or an RX 6800M would likely produce very similar FPS results, since their average benchmark scores are nearly identical.

However, it is important to note that the nearest rivals for the GPU include both a mobile part (RX 6800M) and a workstation part (Quadro RTX 8000). The recorded data does not specify whether these rivals would behave differently in a gaming workload, but the average scores suggest a close match. For a user looking at similar performance, the AMD Radeon RX 470 is the closest desktop equivalent, with a delta of -0.8%, meaning it scores slightly higher on average. The R9 M295X is also close, with a delta of 0.7%.

The CPU rivals are a mix of mobile and desktop parts. The Ryzen 5 7535HS is a mobile processor, while the Core 3 201E and Core i5-1335U are also lower-power parts. The EPYC 7773X is a server CPU. None of these are direct desktop equivalents to the i5-12400F, but their benchmark scores indicate that the i5-12400F's CPU performance is not unique. In Lockdown Protocol, the difference between these CPUs would be negligible, as the game is likely GPU-bound for this combo.

Overall, the data shows that this combo sits in a performance tier where both the CPU and GPU have close rivals. A user with an RX 470 instead of the RX 570 would see nearly the same frame rates, and a user with a Ryzen 5 7535HS instead of the i5-12400F would also see similar results. The combo's ranking in the game, at 3490 out of 3714 combos, confirms that it is on the lower end of the tested spectrum.

The Verdict

Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol? The verdict by resolution from the database is clear. At 3840x2160, there are no playable settings. The best average FPS at 4K is 34.2 on Low, which is far below the 60 FPS threshold. None of the 4K presets clear 60 FPS, so this resolution is not viable.

At 2560x1440, the situation is the same. There are no playable settings. The highest average is 57.8 on Low, which is just 2.2 FPS short of the threshold. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall further behind, with averages of 42.6, 37, and 27.1 respectively. The data shows that 1440p is marginal but not playable.

At 1920x1080, the verdict is different. The playable settings list includes only Low, with an average FPS of 79.3 at that setting. This is the only preset that clears 60 FPS. Medium averages 57 FPS, High averages 49.6 FPS, and Ultra averages 34.8 FPS, all below the threshold.

So, the answer is yes, but with significant caveats. This PC can run Lockdown Protocol at 1080p on Low settings, achieving an average of 79.3 FPS. That is 19.3 FPS above the playable threshold, providing a comfortable margin. However, any attempt to raise the settings to Medium or higher at 1080p will result in frame rates below 60 FPS. At 1440p, even Low settings fall short of the threshold, and at 4K, all settings are unplayable.

The data implies that this combo is best suited for 1080p gaming with reduced graphical fidelity. Users who prioritize frame rate over visual quality will find the Low preset acceptable. Those who want higher settings would need a more powerful GPU, as the CPU is likely not the bottleneck.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo can achieve in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The highest recorded average FPS is 79.3, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 1440p?

A: No. The best average at 2560x1440 is 57.8 FPS on Low settings, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. All other 1440p presets are lower.

Q: What settings are playable at 1080p?

A: Only Low settings are playable at 1920x1080, with an average FPS of 79.3. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall below 60 FPS, with averages of 57, 49.6, and 34.8 respectively.

Q: How does the RX 570 compare to its nearest rival, the RX 470?

A: The RX 470 has an average benchmark score of 28996, which is 0.8% higher than the RX 570's average score of 28766. The performance difference is minimal, so the frame rates in Lockdown Protocol would be nearly identical.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor for this game?

A: The data shows that frame rates drop steeply with increasing resolution and settings, indicating the GPU is the primary bottleneck. The CPU has a high single-thread score, but the RX 570's capabilities are the limiting factor.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested combos in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The combo ranks 3490 out of 3714 tested combos, placing it in the lower percentile of systems tested for this game.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the database identifies the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS. The playable threshold is defined as 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, no preset meets the threshold. The highest average FPS is 34.2 on Low settings, which is 25.8 FPS below the threshold. Therefore, there is no recommended setting for 4K.

At 2560x1440, no preset meets the threshold either. The highest average is 57.8 on Low settings, which is 2.2 FPS short. The best settings field is null, indicating no playable option.

At 1920x1080, the best settings are Low, with an average FPS of 79.3. This is the only preset that stays at or above 60 FPS. Medium settings average 57 FPS, which is 3 FPS below the threshold, so it is not recommended. High and Ultra are even lower.

The data suggests that for users who accept 1080p, the Low preset is the only viable option. The 79.3 average provides a buffer above the threshold, but there is no room to increase settings without dropping below 60 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank in Lockdown Protocol is 3490 out of 3714 tested combinations. This places it near the bottom of the database, in the 6th percentile of all combos (calculated as 1 - 3490/3714). This ranking reflects the GPU's limited performance in this game.

The CPU has a percentile of 73 among all CPUs, meaning it outperforms 73% of tested processors. The GPU has a percentile of 74 among all GPUs, meaning it outperforms 74% of tested GPUs. However, when combined in Lockdown Protocol, the overall rank is much lower, indicating that the game is demanding enough that even a mid-tier GPU cannot compensate for the lack of headroom.

The ranking suggests that most other combos in the database deliver higher frame rates in Lockdown Protocol. The combo is not at the very bottom, as there are 224 combos ranked lower, but it is firmly in the lower quartile. This is consistent with the measured FPS data, which shows that the combo only clears the 60 FPS threshold at 1080p Low.

In summary, the data positions this combo as a budget-oriented setup that can run Lockdown Protocol at 1080p with reduced settings. The CPU is capable, but the GPU limits the experience to the lowest preset. Users seeking higher visual quality or higher resolutions would need to look at combos with more powerful GPUs, as the RX 570's nearest rivals do not offer meaningful improvements.