Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9070 delivers a strong performance profile for Lockdown Protocol, an FPS title released on 2024-03-11. The data indicates that this combination is capable of high refresh rate gameplay at 1920x1080 and 2560x1440, while still maintaining playability at 3840x2160 with adjusted settings. The combo ranks 1098th out of 3714 tested combinations, placing it in the upper third of all tested systems for this game. The following analysis breaks down the measured performance, compares it to near-identical alternatives, and provides specific guidance on settings for each resolution.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The measured hardware pairing sits within a narrow performance band relative to its nearest rivals, with all deltas under 1.2 percent. For the CPU, the Intel Core i5-12400F achieves an average benchmark score of 19039, which places it at the 73rd percentile among all tested CPUs. Its closest competitor is the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS, which scores 19047 — a negligible 0 percent delta. The Intel Core 3 201E scores 19056, effectively identical at -0.1 percent, while the Intel Core i5-1335U and AMD EPYC 7773X both score within 0.3 percent of the i5-12400F. This means users upgrading from any of these processors would see virtually no change in CPU-bound scenarios for Lockdown Protocol.

On the GPU side, the AMD Radeon RX 9070 posts an average benchmark score of 23877, ranking at the 69th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rival is the AMD Radeon RX 6800S with a score of 24063, a -0.8 percent delta, meaning the RX 9070 is marginally slower in aggregate benchmarks. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z scores 23736 (0.6 percent faster than the RX 9070), while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile scores 23628 (1.1 percent faster) and the RTX 2080 SUPER scores 24170 (1.2 percent slower). In practical terms for Lockdown Protocol, any of these GPU alternatives would produce nearly identical frame rates, with differences well within measurement noise.

The aggregate data suggests that this CPU-GPU pairing is well-balanced for the game, with neither component acting as a significant outlier relative to its price-tier peers. The CPU's 12 threads and the GPU's 16 GB of memory provide adequate headroom for the game's demands, and the benchmark deltas indicate that swapping to any of the listed rivals would not materially change the gaming experience.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest playable setting at 3840x2160 for this combo?

A: At 4K resolution, the highest playable setting is High, which achieves an average of 70.5 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 53.2 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: Can this system run Lockdown Protocol at 2560x1440 with maximum settings?

A: Yes. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 87.1 FPS, which comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS threshold. All four settings presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable at this resolution.

Q: How does the RX 9070 compare to its nearest GPU rival in aggregate benchmarks?

A: The RX 9070 scores 23877 in average benchmarks. Its closest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6800S, scores 24063, which is 0.8 percent higher. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z is 0.6 percent faster, while the RTX 3080 Mobile is 1.1 percent faster.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1920x1080?

A: At 1080p, the Low preset averages 244.7 FPS, while Ultra averages 112.7 FPS. The difference is 132 FPS, representing a 54 percent reduction in frame rate from Low to Ultra.

Q: Is the 3840x2160 Ultra preset playable with this hardware?

A: No. The Ultra preset at 4K averages 53.2 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. Users must select High or lower settings to maintain playability at this resolution.

Q: What percentile does this CPU achieve relative to all tested CPUs?

A: The Intel Core i5-12400F ranks at the 73rd percentile among all CPUs tested, with an average benchmark score of 19039.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions and four settings presets, with all values representing average frame rates. No minimum or maximum FPS values were recorded, so the analysis relies on average performance.

At 1920x1080, the system demonstrates exceptional performance across all presets. The Low preset averages 244.7 FPS, which is the highest measured value in the entire dataset. Medium delivers 175.4 FPS, High produces 153.1 FPS, and Ultra still maintains 112.7 FPS. All presets at 1080p exceed the 60 FPS threshold by wide margins, with even the most demanding Ultra setting providing nearly double the playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong but shows the expected scaling impact of increased pixel count. The Low preset averages 179.5 FPS, Medium drops to 130.7 FPS, High achieves 109.7 FPS, and Ultra produces 87.1 FPS. The transition from 1080p to 1440p reduces frame rates by approximately 27 percent across presets, with the Ultra preset showing the smallest absolute drop (from 112.7 to 87.1 FPS) but the largest percentage reduction at 22.7 percent.

At 3840x2160, the demands of 4K rendering become apparent. The Low preset averages 115.6 FPS, which is still highly playable. Medium produces 82.2 FPS, and High achieves 70.5 FPS. The Ultra preset falls to 53.2 FPS, which fails to meet the 60 FPS playability threshold. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is substantial, with High settings dropping from 109.7 to 70.5 FPS (a 35.7 percent reduction) and Ultra dropping from 87.1 to 53.2 FPS (a 38.9 percent reduction).

Across all resolutions, the relationship between settings presets remains consistent: Low is always the fastest, followed by Medium, then High, with Ultra being the most demanding. The performance gap between Low and Ultra widens with higher resolutions, from 132 FPS at 1080p to 62.4 FPS at 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of Intel Core i5-12400F and AMD Radeon RX 9070 ranks 1098th out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the 70th percentile of all tested systems. This ranking reflects the hardware's strong but not top-tier performance, consistent with the CPU's 73rd percentile and GPU's 69th percentile standings.

The ranking indicates that approximately 70 percent of tested combinations perform worse than this setup, while 30 percent perform better. Given that the game is an FPS title requiring high frame rates for competitive play, this ranking suggests the combo is well-suited for smooth gameplay at mainstream resolutions. The system outperforms the bottom 70 percent of configurations, which likely include older or lower-end hardware that may struggle to maintain 60 FPS at higher settings.

In the context of the nearest rival hardware, the ranking is unsurprising. The CPU and GPU both sit near the middle of their respective performance distributions, and the combination does not introduce any bottleneck that would push the system significantly higher or lower in the rankings. The 1098th position reflects a balanced pairing where neither component drastically limits the other.

The Verdict

Based on the verdictByResolution data, this PC can run Lockdown Protocol at all three tested resolutions, but the settings ceiling varies. At 1920x1080, every preset — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — clears the 60 FPS threshold with margin to spare. The Ultra preset averages 112.7 FPS, making this resolution ideal for high refresh rate monitors.

At 2560x1440, the system again clears 60 FPS across all four presets. The Ultra setting averages 87.1 FPS, which provides smooth gameplay on 144 Hz displays. This resolution offers the best balance of visual fidelity and performance, with even the most demanding preset maintaining a comfortable buffer above the playability threshold.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes. The Ultra preset fails to meet the 60 FPS threshold, averaging 53.2 FPS. However, the High preset averages 70.5 FPS, which is playable. Medium (82.2 FPS) and Low (115.6 FPS) also clear the threshold. The verdict is clear: 4K gaming is possible, but users must avoid the Ultra preset and settle for High or lower.

Ultimately that this system is fully capable of running Lockdown Protocol at 1080p and 1440p with maximum settings, and at 4K with High settings. Users prioritizing frame rate over visual fidelity can achieve over 200 FPS at 1080p with Low settings.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that maintains 60 FPS or higher is High, which averages 70.5 FPS. This provides a 10.5 FPS buffer above the threshold, leaving some headroom for demanding scenes. Medium (82.2 FPS) and Low (115.6 FPS) also remain playable, but High offers the best visual quality without sacrificing playability.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is the best choice, averaging 87.1 FPS. This exceeds the 60 FPS threshold by 27.1 FPS, providing a substantial safety margin. All lower presets (High at 109.7 FPS, Medium at 130.7 FPS, and Low at 179.5 FPS) are also playable, but Ultra delivers the full visual experience without performance concerns.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is again the optimal selection, averaging 112.7 FPS. This is nearly double the playable threshold, ensuring smooth performance even in intense firefights. The margin is so large that users could enable additional rendering features or higher internal resolutions if available, though the data only reflects the four tested presets.

For users who prioritize competitive performance over visuals, the Low preset at 1080p (244.7 FPS) and 1440p (179.5 FPS) provides extremely high frame rates that would maximize display refresh rates. However, for the best overall experience, the Ultra preset at 1440p offers the sweet spot of high fidelity and 87.1 FPS.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions reveals how the CPU and GPU divide responsibilities in Lockdown Protocol. At 1920x1080, the GPU is less taxed due to the lower pixel count, allowing the CPU to keep up with frame generation. The 244.7 FPS Low preset result suggests that the CPU can feed the GPU at very high frame rates, and the GPU becomes the limiting factor when settings increase. The drop from Low to Ultra at 1080p (244.7 to 112.7 FPS) is primarily GPU-driven, as increased shading and texture work load the graphics card.

At 2560x1440, the additional pixel count begins to shift the balance toward the GPU. The Low preset drops from 244.7 to 179.5 FPS (a 26.6 percent reduction), which is less than the resolution's 77 percent increase in pixels (from 2.07 million to 3.69 million). This indicates that at Low settings, the CPU may still be a partial bottleneck, as the GPU has less work to do and can render frames faster than the CPU can instruct. At Ultra settings, the 1440p result (87.1 FPS) compared to 1080p (112.7 FPS) shows a 22.7 percent reduction, closer to the expected GPU-bound scaling.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the dominant factor. The pixel count jumps to 8.29 million, which is 4 times 1080p and 2.25 times 1440p. The Low preset averages 115.6 FPS, which is only 35.6 percent lower than the 1080p Low result (244.7 FPS) — far less than the 4x pixel increase would suggest, implying that at 1080p Low, the CPU was limiting performance, and the 4K result better reflects true GPU capability. At Ultra, the 4K result (53.2 FPS) is 52.8 percent lower than 1080p Ultra (112.7 FPS), which is more consistent with GPU-bound rendering given the 4x pixel count.

The data suggests that at 1080p, the CPU matters more, especially at lower settings where the GPU has idle capacity. At 1440p, the balance shifts toward the GPU, and at 4K, the GPU is the clear limiting factor for high settings. The i5-12400F's 12 threads provide sufficient CPU throughput for high frame rates at 1080p, while the RX 9070's 16 GB memory and 36.13 TFLOPS FP32 performance handle the pixel throughput demands at higher resolutions. The playable settings list confirms this: at 4K, only High and below are playable, indicating the GPU's limits, while at 1440p and 1080p, Ultra is achievable, showing the CPU has enough headroom to support the GPU fully.