Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT delivers a highly resolution-dependent experience in Lockdown Protocol. At 1080p, this combination is overwhelmingly capable, pushing well past the 60 FPS threshold at every preset. Moving to 1440p, the combo remains strong but begins to show limits at the Ultra preset, while 4K is only playable at the Low setting. Benchmark data confirms that the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck as resolution climbs, though the 6-core, 12-thread CPU provides sufficient headroom for high frame rates at lower resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured FPS shows a wide performance envelope across presets. The Low preset delivers an average of 167 FPS, which is the highest recorded for this combo at any resolution. Medium averages 119 FPS, with a minimum of 101 and a maximum of 136 FPS. High averages 104 FPS, and Ultra averages 78 FPS. All four presets at 1080p clear the 60 FPS playable threshold by a comfortable margin, with even the most demanding Ultra setting holding a 30% advantage over the minimum target.

At 2560x1440, performance scales down predictably but remains robust for most settings. Low produces an average of 123 FPS. Medium achieves 87 FPS on average, with a minimum of 74 and a maximum of 100 FPS. High drops to 76 FPS average. Ultra falls to 57 FPS average, which is the first preset at this resolution to dip below the 60 FPS threshold. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is substantial, a 66 FPS difference, indicating that the GPU is heavily taxed by the highest quality settings.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes dramatically. Low averages 79 FPS, which is the only playable setting at this resolution. Medium averages 56 FPS, with a minimum of 48 and a maximum of 65 FPS, meaning it can occasionally hit playable rates but frequently falls below. High averages 49 FPS, and Ultra averages 37 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra at 4K is 42 FPS, showing that the RX 7600 XT's 16 GB memory and RDNA 3 architecture cannot sustain high quality presets at this pixel count.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between 1080p and 1440p reveals a clear GPU-bound trend. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 167 FPS, but at 1440p Low it drops to 123 FPS, a 26% reduction. At 1080p High, the average is 104 FPS, falling to 76 FPS at 1440p High, a 27% decline. This consistent percentage drop across presets indicates that the Radeon RX 7600 XT is the limiting factor as pixel count increases, with the Core i5-12400F providing enough single-thread performance to avoid becoming a bottleneck.

The 1440p to 4K transition further cements the GPU's dominant role. At High settings, the average falls from 76 FPS at 1440p to 49 FPS at 4K, a 36% decrease. At Medium, the drop is from 87 FPS to 56 FPS, a 36% decrease as well. The CPU's 12 threads and 18 MB of shared L3 cache are sufficient for the game's logic at these resolutions; the data implies that the workload shifts almost entirely to the GPU's shading units and memory bandwidth at 4K.

Preset sensitivity also highlights the GPU's role. At 1080p, Ultra is 53% slower than Low, while at 4K, Ultra is 53% slower than Low as well. This consistent preset scaling across resolutions suggests that the CPU is not introducing variable overhead, and the FPS differences are almost entirely attributable to the GPU's pixel and texture throughput. The RX 7600 XT's 128-bit memory bus and 288.0 GB/s bandwidth become the defining constraint at higher resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the Intel Core i5-12400F and AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT ranks 2360th out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the lower-middle portion of the database, which is a somewhat surprising result given the strong 1080p performance. The percentile data for the individual components provides context: the CPU sits in the 73rd percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU is in the 60th percentile among all GPUs. The combo ranking is lower than either individual percentile, suggesting that other tested systems with comparable components often pair them with different hardware to achieve better game-specific results.

The ranking implies that while this combo is playable at 1080p and 1440p, many other configurations in the database achieve higher average FPS in this title. The combination's rank of 2360 means roughly 63% of tested combos outperform it. This is not a poor result, but it indicates that Lockdown Protocol's engine favors systems with different performance balances. The GPU's benchmark scores, such as a Passmark G3D score of 17132, are respectable, but the game's optimization appears to reward higher memory bandwidth or different shader configurations.

FAQ

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-12400F strong enough for Lockdown Protocol?

A: Yes. The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads, with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, deliver a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12380 and a single-core score of 1680. Benchmark results show no CPU-induced frame rate collapse at any resolution, as evidenced by the consistent FPS scaling from 1080p to 1440p.

Q: Can the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT handle 4K gaming in Lockdown Protocol?

A: Only at the Low preset, which averages 79 FPS. The Medium preset averages 56 FPS with a minimum of 48 FPS, and High averages 49 FPS. Ultra averages just 37 FPS. The data shows the GPU is not suitable for high-quality 4K in this title.

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p with this combo?

A: High is the best playable preset at 2560x1440, averaging 76 FPS. Medium averages 87 FPS and Low averages 123 FPS, but High offers the highest visual quality while still maintaining an average above the 60 FPS threshold. Ultra falls short at 57 FPS.

Q: How does the RX 7600 XT compare to its nearest rivals in this game?

A: The nearest rival data shows the RX 7600 XT has an average benchmark score of 17083. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 is 0.7% ahead, while the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 is 0.3% behind. These are negligible differences, meaning game performance would be similar among these cards.

Q: Does the 16 GB VRAM on the RX 7600 XT help at 4K?

A: The 16 GB memory capacity does not translate into high FPS at 3840x2160. The GPU's 128-bit bus and 288.0 GB/s bandwidth appear to be the limiting factors, as even with ample memory, Ultra preset only reaches 37 FPS average.

Q: Is the i5-12400F's performance comparable to any recent CPUs?

A: The CPU's average benchmark score is 19039. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS, scores 19047, a 0% difference. The Intel Core 3 201E is 0.1% behind, and the Intel Core i5-1335U is 0.3% ahead. These deltas are all within noise, indicating similar multi-threaded performance.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the most demanding option that stays at or above 60 FPS, averaging 78 FPS. This is the recommended setting for maximum visual quality, as the minimum recorded FPS for Medium is 101, indicating no risk of dropping below the playable threshold at Ultra.

At 2560x1440, the High preset is the best choice, averaging 76 FPS. Medium averages 87 FPS and Low averages 123 FPS, but High provides the best balance of quality and performance. The Ultra preset's 57 FPS average disqualifies it from the playable category.

At 3840x2160, only the Low preset is playable, averaging 79 FPS. Medium averages 56 FPS with a minimum of 48 FPS, which fails the 60 FPS threshold. High and Ultra are not viable at this resolution, averaging 49 and 37 FPS, respectively.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals suggest that swapping the i5-12400F for another processor would yield nearly identical results. The AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS matches the i5-12400F with a 0% delta in average benchmark score. The Intel Core 3 201E is 0.1% behind, while the Intel Core i5-1335U is 0.3% ahead. All four CPUs are within a 0.4% performance band, meaning Lockdown Protocol's frame rates would be indistinguishable between them in CPU-bound scenarios.

The GPU's nearest rivals show a similar tight grouping. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 is 0.7% faster than the RX 7600 XT in average benchmark score, which could translate to 1-2 FPS in game. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 is 0.3% slower, and the AMD Radeon HD 7970M is 0.4% slower. The NVIDIA Tesla M4 is 0.9% slower. These small deltas indicate that any of these GPUs would produce nearly identical FPS in Lockdown Protocol, though architectural differences in driver support could affect real-world results.

The Verdict

Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol? Yes, but with significant caveats depending on your display resolution. At 1920x1080, this combo is fully capable, with all presets including Ultra averaging above 60 FPS. The Ultra preset's 78 FPS average provides a smooth experience, and the 101 FPS minimum at Medium suggests frame pacing is stable.

At 2560x1440, the system remains playable at High settings with 76 FPS average, but the Ultra preset falls to 57 FPS, which is below the playable threshold. Users with 1440p monitors should stick to High or lower to maintain a consistent 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the verdict is more restrictive. The Low preset is the only playable option, averaging 79 FPS. Medium preset's 56 FPS average and 48 FPS minimum make it a risky choice for competitive play, and High and Ultra are not viable. This system is not recommended for 4K gaming at anything above Low settings in Lockdown Protocol. The data clearly shows a capable 1080p and 1440p machine that struggles with the pixel demands of 4K.