Lockdown Protocol

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER occupies the 2165th position out of 3714 tested combinations in the database for Lockdown Protocol. This places the combo in the upper-middle portion of the field, meaning it outperforms roughly 58 percent of all recorded configurations while trailing the top performers. The ranking reflects a balanced pairing rather than an extreme one: the CPU sits at the 73rd percentile among all processors tested, while the GPU lands at the 65th percentile among all graphics cards. Neither component is a standout outlier, but their combined performance in this FPS title is respectable enough to clear the 60 FPS playability threshold at most settings, as the measured data below demonstrates. The rank suggests that users seeking higher frame rates would need to look toward substantially more powerful hardware, as the gap between this combo and the top 10 percent of configurations is significant.

CPU and GPU Roles

The recorded FPS data reveals a classic resolution-dependent shift in which component dominates Lockdown Protocol. At 1920x1080, the CPU has ample headroom, and the GPU becomes the primary constraint. Evidence for this appears in the scaling pattern: moving from Low to Ultra at 1080p drops the average from 175 FPS to 82 FPS, a reduction of 53 percent. This steep decline is a hallmark of GPU-bound rendering, where increasing graphical load directly impacts throughput. The CPU, a 6-core, 12-thread Alder Lake part with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, is clearly not the bottleneck at this resolution, as even the most demanding preset still yields 82 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the balance shifts slightly. The average at Ultra falls to exactly 60 FPS, while Low produces 129 FPS. The percentage drop from Low to Ultra is 53 percent, nearly identical to the 1080p scaling. This consistency implies the GPU remains the limiting factor, but the margin to the playability threshold narrows considerably. The RTX 2070 SUPER, with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus and a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s, is being pushed closer to its limits as pixel count rises.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes markedly. The average at Ultra collapses to 39 FPS, and even Medium dips to 59 FPS, just below the 60 FPS threshold. The scaling from Low (83 FPS) to Ultra (39 FPS) represents a 53 percent drop, again mirroring the lower resolutions. However, the absolute numbers reveal that the GPU is now severely strained. The CPU's role becomes secondary: it can feed the GPU at lower resolutions, but at 4K the rendering workload overwhelms the graphics card regardless of CPU capability. The data implies that for this game, users should prioritize GPU upgrades when targeting 1440p or 4K, while the i5-12400F is sufficient for 1080p gaming.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest results. Low settings produce an average of 175 FPS, with no recorded minimum or maximum. Medium averages 125 FPS, with a minimum of 106 and a maximum of 143. High settings average 109 FPS, while Ultra drops to 82 FPS. Every preset at this resolution comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS playability threshold, with even the most demanding setting leaving a 22 FPS margin.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages remain playable across all presets. Low achieves 129 FPS, Medium averages 91 FPS with a minimum of 78 and a maximum of 105, High reaches 80 FPS, and Ultra lands at exactly 60 FPS. The minimum recorded value at Medium, 78 FPS, is still well above the threshold, suggesting that frame pacing remains stable even during intense scenes.

At 3840x2160, the results become inconsistent with the playability standard. Low averages 83 FPS, which is playable. Medium averages 59 FPS, with a minimum of 50 and a maximum of 68, placing it just below the 60 FPS line. High averages 51 FPS, and Ultra averages 39 FPS. The database records no minimum or maximum for High and Ultra, which indicates that only average measurements were captured for those presets. The spread between Low and Ultra at 4K, a 44 FPS difference, demonstrates how rapidly performance degrades as graphical fidelity increases at this resolution.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Lockdown Protocol at 60 FPS on 1920x1080 with Ultra settings?

A: Yes. The measured average at 1080p Ultra is 82 FPS, which is 22 FPS above the 60 FPS playability threshold. All four presets at this resolution clear the threshold, with Low at 175 FPS, Medium at 125 FPS, and High at 109 FPS.

Q: What is the highest setting that maintains 60 FPS at 2560x1440?

A: Ultra settings at 1440p average exactly 60 FPS, making it the most demanding playable preset. Lower presets perform better: High averages 80 FPS, Medium averages 91 FPS, and Low averages 129 FPS.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this hardware?

A: Partially. Only Low settings at 3840x2160 achieve a playable average of 83 FPS. Medium falls just short at 59 FPS, while High and Ultra average 51 FPS and 39 FPS respectively. Users targeting 4K must accept Low settings or consider more powerful hardware.

Q: How does the RTX 2070 SUPER compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score is 20282. The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M scores 20480, which is 1 percent higher. The GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile scores 20534, 1.2 percent higher. The Intel Arc B570 scores 20556, 1.3 percent higher, and the Intel Arc A750 scores 20582, 1.5 percent higher. All four rivals are within 1.5 percent of the RTX 2070 SUPER's score.

Q: What is the CPU's standing relative to comparable processors?

A: The i5-12400F has an average benchmark score of 19039. The AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS scores 19047, essentially identical with a 0 percent delta. The Intel Core 3 201E scores 19056, 0.1 percent higher. The Intel Core i5-1335U scores 18982, 0.3 percent lower, and the AMD EPYC 7773X scores 18979, 0.3 percent lower. The CPU sits in the 73rd percentile among all processors.

Q: Does the combo rank in the top half of all tested configurations?

A: Yes. The combination ranks 2165th out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the upper 58 percent of all configurations in the database.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with a measured average of 82 FPS. This leaves a comfortable margin above the threshold, and users can enjoy maximum graphical fidelity without sacrificing playability. Lower presets offer progressively higher frame rates: High at 109 FPS, Medium at 125 FPS, and Low at 175 FPS.

At 2560x1440, Ultra also qualifies as the best playable setting, averaging exactly 60 FPS. This is a razor-thin margin, and any scene with heavier-than-average load could potentially dip below the threshold. High settings provide more headroom at 80 FPS, while Medium averages 91 FPS and Low averages 129 FPS. For users who prioritize stability over visual fidelity, High is the safer choice, but the data confirms Ultra meets the minimum requirement.

At 3840x2160, only Low settings remain playable, with an average of 83 FPS. Medium falls just below the threshold at 59 FPS, and High and Ultra are not viable at 51 FPS and 39 FPS respectively. The best settings for 4K are therefore Low, which sacrifices significant visual quality but maintains a playable frame rate.

The Verdict

The data indicates that this PC can run Lockdown Protocol, but the experience varies dramatically by resolution. At 1920x1080, the verdict is unambiguous: all four presets, Low, Medium, High, and Ultra, clear the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra averaging 82 FPS. This is a fully playable 1080p configuration. At 2560x1440, the verdict is also positive, as all presets achieve at least 60 FPS on average. Ultra sits exactly at 60 FPS, which is technically playable, but users may prefer High at 80 FPS for a more comfortable margin. At 3840x2160, the verdict is conditional: only Low settings reach a playable average of 83 FPS. Medium at 59 FPS is borderline, and High and Ultra are not playable. The database's verdictByResolution confirms these findings, listing Low as the only playable setting at 4K, while all four settings are playable at 1440p and 1080p. Overall, this combo is a strong 1080p performer, a capable 1440p option, and a limited 4K solution that requires significant graphical compromises.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the Intel Core i5-12400F, the nearest rivals in the database are closely matched in average benchmark score. The AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS posts a score of 19047, a 0 percent delta from the i5's 19039. The Intel Core 3 201E scores 19056, 0.1 percent higher. The Intel Core i5-1335U scores 18982, 0.3 percent lower, and the AMD EPYC 7773X scores 18979, 0.3 percent lower. These processors would behave nearly identically in Lockdown Protocol, as their synthetic scores are within a fraction of a percent. Users with any of these CPUs should expect similar CPU-bound performance characteristics, though the i5-12400F benefits from 6 cores and 12 threads with a 4.40 GHz boost clock.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER, the nearest rivals are all within 1.5 percent of its average score of 20282. The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M scores 20480, 1 percent higher. The GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile scores 20534, 1.2 percent higher. The Intel Arc B570 scores 20556, 1.3 percent higher, and the Intel Arc A750 scores 20582, 1.5 percent higher. In practical terms, these GPUs would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol at the same settings and resolutions. The RTX 3070 Mobile, despite being a laptop part, benchmarks close enough that desktop users would see minimal differences. The Intel Arc cards also fall within this narrow band, making them viable alternatives if the RTX 2070 SUPER is unavailable. It is worth remembering the RTX 2070 SUPER itself is end-of-life, so users seeking similar performance may need to consider these rivals or look toward newer generations with comparable scores.