Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the Intel Arc B580 is a mainstream desktop combination aimed at 1080p and 1440p gaming. In Lockdown Protocol, a 2024 FPS title, measured frame rates show that this system can clear the 60 FPS playable threshold at 1080p on all presets, at 1440p up to High, and at 4K only on Low. The CPU carries a launch MSRP of $174, while the GPU's launch MSRP is 249 USD. The following sections break down the measured performance, answer common questions, and assess the CPU/GPU balance and overall ranking.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The table below lists the average FPS for each resolution and quality preset. Minimum and maximum frame rates were not recorded in the dataset, so only averages are available.

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS |

|------------|----------|---------|

| 1920x1080 | Low | 154.7 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 111.8 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 93.7 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 70.1 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 112.8 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 77.5 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 69.2 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 53.0 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 69.9 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 53.5 |

| 3840x2160 | High | 45.8 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 31.5 |

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers 154.7 FPS on Low, 111.8 on Medium, 93.7 on High, and 70.1 on Ultra. Every preset exceeds the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra still 10.1 FPS above the mark. The drop from Low to Ultra is 84.6 FPS, a 54.7% reduction, indicating that the GPU is handling the increased load without falling below playable levels.

At 2560x1440, Low produces 112.8 FPS, Medium 77.5, High 69.2, and Ultra 53.0. High remains above 60, but Ultra falls 7 FPS short. The gap between Low and Ultra is 59.8 FPS, a 53% reduction, showing that the GPU becomes the limiting factor as resolution climbs.

At 3840x2160, only Low reaches 69.9 FPS. Medium drops to 53.5, High to 45.8, and Ultra to 31.5. The difference between Low and Ultra is 38.4 FPS, a 55% drop, but the absolute numbers are much lower, confirming that the GPU is heavily stressed at 4K.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Lockdown Protocol at 1080p with maximum settings?

A: Yes. At 1920x1080 Ultra, the average FPS is 70.1, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p?

A: High settings at 2560x1440 produce 69.2 FPS, which is the most demanding preset that stays above 60 FPS. Ultra drops to 53.0, so it is not playable.

Q: Is 4K playable?

A: Only at Low settings, which yields 69.9 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall below 60 FPS, with Ultra at 31.5.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B580 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score is 23021, with a percentile of 68. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP (score 23061, delta -0.2%), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 (22895, +0.6%), and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (23172, -0.7%). The B580 is within 1% of these cards.

Q: What is the combo's rank among tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 2837 out of 3714 tested combos, meaning it outperforms 877 other combinations.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck at 1080p?

A: The CPU's average benchmark score is 19039, with a percentile of 73. At 1080p, frame rates are high (154.7 on Low), suggesting the CPU can keep up. The scaling between resolutions indicates the GPU becomes more dominant as resolution increases, but the data does not directly measure bottleneck.

CPU and GPU Roles

The balance between the Intel Core i5-12400F and the Intel Arc B580 shifts with resolution. The CPU has 6 cores and 12 threads, and its average benchmark score of 19039 places it in the 73rd percentile of all CPUs. The GPU's average benchmark score of 23021 places it in the 68th percentile of all GPUs. Both components are above average individually, but their interaction in Lockdown Protocol depends on the workload.

At 1920x1080, the CPU is more likely to be a limiting factor because the GPU can push very high frame rates. The difference between Low and Ultra is 84.6 FPS, and even Ultra stays above 60. The CPU's single-thread performance (3dmark single thread score of 909) and multi-thread capability (Cinebench R23 multicore score of 12380) are sufficient to drive these numbers. The high frame rates on Low (154.7) suggest that the CPU is not the primary bottleneck at this resolution; the GPU is still able to render frames quickly.

As resolution increases to 2560x1440, the GPU load grows. The drop from 1080p Low to 1440p Low is 41.9 FPS (27% reduction), while the drop from 1440p Low to 4K Low is 42.9 FPS (38% reduction). This steeper decline at higher resolutions indicates that the GPU becomes the dominant constraint. At 1440p, Ultra falls to 53.0 FPS, showing that the GPU cannot maintain 60 FPS at the highest settings. The CPU's role diminishes because the GPU is spending more time on pixel shading and memory bandwidth.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the bottleneck. Even Low settings only reach 69.9 FPS, and Ultra drops to 31.5. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is more severe than from 1080p to 1440p, confirming that the Arc B580's 12 GB of GDDR6 memory and 456.0 GB/s bandwidth are stretched at 4K. The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads are not the limiting factor here; the GPU's raw throughput (13.67 TFLOPS FP32) is insufficient for high preset at 4K.

In summary, the CPU matters most at 1080p, where it can feed the GPU enough data to reach high frame rates. The GPU becomes the primary constraint at 1440p and especially at 4K, where its performance ceiling dictates the playable settings.

The Verdict

The data shows that this combo can run Lockdown Protocol at 60 FPS or higher in the following configurations:

• 1920x1080: All presets are playable, with Ultra averaging 70.1 FPS.
• 2560x1440: High, Medium, and Low are playable; High averages 69.2 FPS, while Ultra falls to 53.0.
• 3840x2160: Only Low is playable, averaging 69.9 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra all drop below 60.

The verdictByResolution confirms these results. For a smooth experience, 1080p Ultra and 1440p High are the best choices, while 4K requires Low settings to stay above the playable threshold.

Best Settings per Resolution

The most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS at each resolution is:

• 1920x1080: Ultra — 70.1 FPS
• 2560x1440: High — 69.2 FPS
• 3840x2160: Low — 69.9 FPS

These settings provide the highest visual quality while keeping the average frame rate above the 60 FPS playable threshold. At 1080p, Ultra is fully playable; at 1440p, High is the ceiling; at 4K, only Low meets the requirement.

How This Combo Ranks

Among the 3714 tested combinations in the database, the Intel Core i5-12400F + Intel Arc B580 ranks 2837th. This places it in the lower portion of the pool, outperforming 877 other combos but trailing 2836. The CPU's percentile of 73 and GPU's percentile of 68 are both above average, yet the combo's overall rank is below the median. This suggests that while each component is individually capable, the pairing may not be optimal for Lockdown Protocol's specific demands, or that many other combinations offer higher frame rates at similar or lower cost. The rank reflects the measured FPS data, which shows strong 1080p performance but limited 4K capability. For users targeting 1080p or 1440p, this combo is a solid choice; for 4K, it falls short of the top tier.