Lockdown Protocol

Intel Core i5-12400F and AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT is a pairing that lands in a familiar spot for 1080p and 1440p gaming. The data for Lockdown Protocol shows this combo is capable, but with clear limits at higher resolutions. This analysis breaks down how the CPU and GPU divide the workload, where the combo stands against other tested configurations, and exactly which settings you can run at a smooth 60 FPS.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Intel Core i5-12400F sits in a crowded performance tier. Its average benchmark score of 19039 places it at the 73rd percentile among all CPUs. The nearest rivals are virtually indistinguishable in raw compute. The AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS scores 19047, a 0% delta. The Intel Core 3 201E scores 19056, just 0.1% higher. The Intel Core i5-1335U and AMD EPYC 7773X both land at 18982 and 18979 respectively, within 0.3% of the i5-12400F. In practical terms, any of these processors would deliver nearly identical frame pacing in Lockdown Protocol, assuming the GPU is not the limiting factor.

On the GPU side, the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT holds a 70th percentile ranking with an average score of 24442. Its nearest rivals are a mixed bag. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 scores 24277, which is 0.7% slower. The Intel Arc A350M scores 24647, 0.8% faster. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Ti is 0.8% slower at 24236, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is 1.1% slower at 24170. These deltas are all within a couple of percent, meaning that in a game like Lockdown Protocol, swapping the RX 6600 XT for any of these cards would produce nearly identical average frame rates, though driver-level differences and VRAM capacity could still affect minimum frame times.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data for Lockdown Protocol shows a clear pattern: the GPU is the dominant constraint at every resolution, but the margin tightens as you lower resolution. At 3840x2160, the average FPS scales steeply with settings. Ultra runs at 35 FPS, High at 47 FPS, Medium at 53 FPS, and Low at 75 FPS. This 40 FPS spread from Ultra to Low indicates the GPU is heavily loaded, especially at Ultra where the rendering pipeline is saturated.

At 2560x1440, the same settings produce 54 FPS on Ultra, 72 FPS on High, 83 FPS on Medium, and 117 FPS on Low. The gap between Ultra and Low is now 63 FPS, showing that the GPU still has headroom as resolution drops. At 1920x1080, the pattern continues: Ultra hits 74 FPS, High 99 FPS, Medium 113 FPS, and Low 159 FPS. The 85 FPS spread at 1080p suggests that the CPU is becoming more relevant, but the i5-12400F with its 6 cores and 12 threads is still able to feed the GPU adequately at all settings.

The key takeaway is that resolution scaling is nearly linear for this combo. Dropping from 4K to 1440p increases FPS by roughly 50% at the same settings, and dropping from 1440p to 1080p adds another 35-40%. This behavior points to a GPU-bound scenario at 4K, transitioning to a more balanced workload at 1080p. The CPU's single-thread performance, as indicated by its 3dmark_single_thread score of 909, is sufficient to avoid becoming a bottleneck in Lockdown Protocol, which is a fast-paced FPS but not a heavily threaded simulation.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Lockdown Protocol, this CPU-GPU pairing ranks 2630 out of 3714 combos. That places it in the 29th percentile of all tested systems, meaning roughly 71% of tested combos perform better. This is not a top-tier configuration, but it is far from the bottom. The rank reflects the fact that the RX 6600 XT is a mid-range GPU from the Radeon RX 6000 series, while the i5-12400F is a solid mainstream CPU.

The combo's position is largely dictated by the GPU's 70th percentile standing among all GPUs, combined with the CPU's 73rd percentile. When paired together, the system does not reach the performance of high-end combinations, but it also avoids the severe bottlenecks that plague mismatched low-end CPUs with high-end GPUs or vice versa. The measured FPS data confirms that this combo delivers playable frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, which aligns with its mid-pack ranking. At 4K, it falls below the 60 FPS threshold for most settings, which is consistent with the GPU being the limiting factor at that resolution.

The Verdict

Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol? Yes, but the answer depends heavily on your target resolution. The verdict data is unambiguous. At 1920x1080, all four settings presets are playable, with the best being Ultra at an average of 74 FPS. At 2560x1440, three presets are playable: High at 72 FPS, Medium at 83 FPS, and Low at 117 FPS. Ultra at 1440p drops to 54 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playability threshold.

At 3840x2160, only Low is playable, hitting 75 FPS. Medium at 4K averages 53 FPS with a minimum of 45 FPS, which will feel stuttery in a fast-paced FPS. High at 4K runs at 47 FPS, and Ultra at 35 FPS. For a game like Lockdown Protocol, where quick reactions matter, 4K is only viable if you are willing to run at Low settings. The data indicates that the RX 6600 XT's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 256.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but the GPU's compute throughput (10.60 TFLOPS FP32) is not enough to maintain 60 FPS at 4K on higher presets.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and preset for this combo?

A: The best balance of quality and performance is 2560x1440 on High settings, which averages 72 FPS. If you want maximum visual fidelity, 1920x1080 on Ultra averages 74 FPS.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Lockdown Protocol?

A: Only at Low settings, which averages 75 FPS. Medium at 4K drops to 53 FPS with a 45 FPS minimum, and High and Ultra fall to 47 FPS and 35 FPS respectively, all below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the RX 6600 XT compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RX 6600 XT scores 24442 on average. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 is 0.7% slower, the Intel Arc A350M is 0.8% faster, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Ti is 0.8% slower, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is 1.1% slower.

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-12400F a bottleneck for this GPU?

A: The data does not indicate a CPU bottleneck. The i5-12400F scores 909 in 3dmark_single_thread and 5912 in 3dmark_max_threads, which are sufficient to keep the GPU fed at all tested resolutions and settings, as evidenced by the consistent FPS scaling.

Q: What is the minimum FPS at 1080p Medium?

A: The minimum FPS at 1920x1080 Medium is 96, with an average of 113 and a maximum of 130. This is well above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the CPU and GPU?

A: The Intel Core i5-12400F has a launch MSRP of $174, and the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT has a launch MSRP of 379 USD.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS is as follows:

• 3840x2160: Low is the only playable preset, averaging 75 FPS. Medium averages 53 FPS, which is below the threshold, so Low is the best option.
• 2560x1440: High is the best playable preset, averaging 72 FPS. Medium averages 83 FPS and Low averages 117 FPS, but High offers the best visual quality while still clearing 60 FPS. Ultra averages 54 FPS, so it is not recommended.
• 1920x1080: Ultra is the best playable preset, averaging 74 FPS. High averages 99 FPS, Medium averages 113 FPS, and Low averages 159 FPS, but Ultra provides the highest fidelity without dropping below 60 FPS.

The practical advice is to run Lockdown Protocol at 1080p Ultra or 1440p High. If you have a 4K display, you will need to accept Low settings to stay above 60 FPS, which may not be worth the visual compromise for a competitive FPS.