Lockdown Protocol

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Low, which delivers an average of 83 FPS. The Medium preset falls just short of the playable threshold with 59 FPS average, while High drops to 51 FPS and Ultra to 39 FPS. This means 4K users must accept significant visual compromises to maintain fluid frame rates.

At 2560x1440, the situation improves considerably. The Ultra preset averages exactly 60 FPS, which meets the playable threshold, making it the best settings choice for this resolution. High settings deliver 80 FPS, Medium 91 FPS, and Low 128 FPS, so there is ample headroom for users who prefer higher frame rates over maximum visual quality.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 81 FPS, comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold. This is the best settings option for 1080p. High settings reach 109 FPS, Medium 124 FPS, and Low 175 FPS, indicating that the combo has substantial performance reserves at this resolution.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows a clear pattern where the GPU becomes the limiting factor as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the difference between Low (175 FPS) and Ultra (81 FPS) settings is 94 FPS, a 116% performance spread. This wide gap indicates that the Radeon RX 9060's shading workload scales strongly with visual quality, while the Core i5-12400F has enough headroom to feed high frame rates at lower presets.

At 2560x1440, the spread between Low (128 FPS) and Ultra (60 FPS) narrows to 68 FPS, a 113% difference. The absolute frame rates drop across all settings compared to 1080p, with Low losing 47 FPS and Ultra losing 21 FPS. The proportional reduction suggests both CPU and GPU are contributing, but the GPU's pixel throughput becomes more critical at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the performance collapse is pronounced. Low settings average 83 FPS, but Medium drops to 59 FPS, High to 51 FPS, and Ultra to 39 FPS. The 44 FPS gap between Low and Ultra represents a 113% difference, similar to lower resolutions, but the absolute numbers show the GPU is now the dominant constraint. The 4K pixel count demands 2.25 times the fill rate of 1440p, and the RX 9060's 191.4 GPixel/s pixel rate and 288.0 GB/s memory bandwidth cannot sustain high settings at this resolution.

The benchmark results indicate that at 1080p and 1440p, the combo delivers playable Ultra settings with the CPU providing adequate single-thread performance. At 4K, only Low settings remain playable, confirming that the GPU's 8 GB GDDR6 memory and 128-bit bus are the primary bottlenecks.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the recorded data shows:

• Low: average 175 FPS
• Medium: average 124 FPS, minimum 106 FPS, maximum 143 FPS
• High: average 109 FPS
• Ultra: average 81 FPS

The Medium preset's minimum of 106 FPS indicates strong frame pacing, with no severe dips below the playable threshold. The 143 FPS maximum shows the combo can burst well above average when scene complexity is low.

At 2560x1440, the measured results are:

• Low: average 128 FPS
• Medium: average 91 FPS, minimum 77 FPS, maximum 105 FPS
• High: average 80 FPS
• Ultra: average 60 FPS

The Medium preset's minimum of 77 FPS stays comfortably above 60 FPS, while the Ultra average of exactly 60 FPS suggests the GPU is running at its sustained limit. The minimum data for Ultra is not recorded, so users should expect occasional dips below the average during intense combat sequences.

At 3840x2160, the measurements show:

• Low: average 83 FPS
• Medium: average 59 FPS, minimum 50 FPS, maximum 68 FPS
• High: average 51 FPS
• Ultra: average 39 FPS

The Medium preset's minimum of 50 FPS falls below the 60 FPS threshold, confirming that this setting is not reliably playable. The 68 FPS maximum shows the combo can occasionally reach playable rates, but the average and minimum both miss the mark.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 2194 out of 3714 tested configurations in the database for Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the 41st percentile of all tested combos, meaning roughly 59% of tested systems perform better. The rank reflects the combination of the Core i5-12400F and Radeon RX 9060 as a mid-tier pairing.

The CPU itself sits at the 73rd percentile among all processors, with an average benchmark score of 19039. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (score 19047, 0% delta), Intel Core 3 201E (score 19056, -0.1% delta), Intel Core i5-1335U (score 18982, 0.3% delta), and AMD EPYC 7773X (score 18979, 0.3% delta). This indicates the i5-12400F performs on par with these competitors, with no significant advantage or deficit.

The GPU sits at the 59th percentile among all graphics cards, with an average benchmark score of 16014. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (score 16129, -0.7% delta), AMD Radeon R9 370X (score 15862, 1% delta), AMD Radeon RX 7700 (score 15852, 1% delta), and AMD Radeon Pro W5500 (score 15679, 2.1% delta). The RX 9060 trails the RTX 3060 Ti by 0.7% and leads the R9 370X by 1%, showing it sits in a tight competitive band.

The game-specific rank of 2194 out of 3714 is lower than either component's individual percentile would suggest. This indicates Lockdown Protocol's engine places particular demands that the combo does not fully satisfy, especially at higher resolutions and settings.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Lockdown Protocol at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings?

A: Yes. The Ultra preset averages 81 FPS at 1080p, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold by a 21 FPS margin.

Q: What is the best settings preset at 2560x1440?

A: The Ultra preset averages exactly 60 FPS at 1440p, making it the best playable setting. Lower presets deliver higher frame rates: Medium at 91 FPS, High at 80 FPS, and Low at 128 FPS.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this hardware?

A: Only at Low settings, which average 83 FPS. Medium drops to 59 FPS, High to 51 FPS, and Ultra to 39 FPS, so all higher presets fail the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the Radeon RX 9060 compare to the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?

A: The RX 9060 has an average benchmark score of 16014, which is 0.7% lower than the RTX 3060 Ti's 16129. This places the two cards in the same performance tier.

Q: What does the combo's rank of 2194 out of 3714 mean?

A: It means 2194 tested combinations perform better than this pairing in Lockdown Protocol, while 1520 perform worse. The combo sits in the lower-middle portion of the tested pool.

Q: Does the CPU limit performance at any resolution?

A: The data does not show CPU-limited scenarios. At 4K, the GPU is clearly the bottleneck, as frame rates collapse with increased settings. At 1080p and 1440p, the combo maintains high frame rates even on Ultra, indicating the CPU provides sufficient throughput.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol, but the experience varies sharply by resolution. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers fully playable performance across all presets, with Ultra averaging 81 FPS and Low reaching 175 FPS. This is the resolution where the system performs best, offering smooth gameplay with maximum visual quality.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages exactly 60 FPS, meeting the playable threshold. Users who want higher frame rates can drop to High (80 FPS), Medium (91 FPS), or Low (128 FPS). This resolution offers a viable balance between image quality and performance, though the Ultra preset leaves no headroom for demanding scenes.

At 3840x2160, the combo only manages playable frame rates on Low settings, with an average of 83 FPS. The Medium preset's 59 FPS average and 50 FPS minimum indicate inconsistent performance, making it unsuitable for competitive play. High and Ultra settings are not playable at this resolution.

The verdict by resolution confirms: 1080p and 1440p are fully playable at all settings, while 4K is restricted to Low settings for a 60 FPS experience. The Core i5-12400F's 6 cores and 12 threads, paired with the Radeon RX 9060's 8 GB memory and 21.43 TFLOPS compute, form a capable mid-range gaming system for 1080p and 1440p. For 4K, users must accept substantial visual compromises or consider a stronger GPU.