Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 delivers a robust Lockdown Protocol experience across all tested resolutions, with the data showing that this combination clears the 60 FPS playability threshold in every scenario except 4K Ultra settings. At 1080p and 1440p, the combo is powerful enough to run the game at its highest Ultra preset while maintaining well over 60 FPS, while 4K requires a slight settings compromise to stay smooth.

Best Settings per Resolution

The data indicates that this PC can handle Lockdown Protocol at the most demanding preset that still maintains at least 60 FPS average at each resolution.

3840x2160 (4K): The most demanding playable preset is High, which delivers an average of 64 FPS. Ultra settings drop to 48.5 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold, so High is the ceiling for 4K. Medium runs at 70.6 FPS and Low at 100.1 FPS, but High offers the best visual quality while staying playable.

2560x1440 (1440p): The full Ultra preset is playable here, averaging 75.4 FPS. This is the most demanding setting that clears the 60 FPS bar. For context, High runs at 100.2 FPS, Medium at 113.6 FPS, and Low at 159.1 FPS. Ultra provides the highest fidelity while still leaving some headroom above the playability threshold.

1920x1080 (1080p): Ultra settings are fully playable with an average of 100.9 FPS. This is the most demanding preset available, and the combo handles it with substantial margin. High runs at 132.6 FPS, Medium at 153.3 FPS, and Low at 212.9 FPS. At 1080p, the combo maxes out the game's settings without any concern for frame rate.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Lockdown Protocol at 4K with maximum settings?

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average frame rate is 48.5 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. High settings at 4K achieve 64 FPS and are the most demanding playable preset at that resolution.

Q: What is the best resolution to play at with this combo?

A: According to the verdict data, 2560x1440 with Ultra settings provides an average of 75.4 FPS, making it the highest resolution where the game can run at its maximum preset while staying comfortably above 60 FPS. At 1920x1080, Ultra averages 100.9 FPS.

Q: How much performance headroom is there at 1080p?

A: Substantial headroom exists. Ultra settings average 100.9 FPS, which is 40.9 FPS above the 60 FPS playable threshold. Even the most demanding preset leaves significant margin, and Low settings reach 212.9 FPS.

Q: Is 4K playable at all with this hardware?

A: Yes, but not at Ultra. The data shows that High, Medium, and Low settings at 3840x2160 all exceed 60 FPS, with averages of 64 FPS, 70.6 FPS, and 100.1 FPS respectively. Only Ultra at 4K falls below the threshold.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested systems for Lockdown Protocol?

A: The combo ranks 1568 out of 3714 tested combinations, placing it in the upper portion of the field. This rank reflects its ability to handle the game at high settings across most resolutions.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Ultra and Low at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings average 159.1 FPS while Ultra averages 75.4 FPS. This represents a difference of 83.7 FPS, or roughly 2.1 times higher frame rate at Low compared to Ultra.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides a complete picture of performance across all resolutions and settings.

3840x2160 (4K): Ultra averages 48.5 FPS, which is the only unplayable configuration in the entire dataset. High improves to 64 FPS, Medium reaches 70.6 FPS, and Low tops out at 100.1 FPS. The scaling from Ultra to Low represents a gain of 51.6 FPS, showing that the GPU is the limiting factor at this resolution.

2560x1440 (1440p): Ultra averages 75.4 FPS, already above the playable threshold. High runs at 100.2 FPS, Medium at 113.6 FPS, and Low at 159.1 FPS. The gap between Ultra and Low is 83.7 FPS, indicating that even the highest settings leave considerable performance on the table.

1920x1080 (1080p): Ultra averages 100.9 FPS, High reaches 132.6 FPS, Medium hits 153.3 FPS, and Low achieves 212.9 FPS. The spread from Ultra to Low is 112 FPS, the largest delta across all resolutions. Notably, even Ultra at 1080p outperforms Low at 1440p by a significant margin.

How This Combo Ranks

In the Lockdown Protocol benchmark database, this Intel Core i5-12400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 combination ranks 1568 out of 3714 tested combos. This places it in roughly the 57th percentile of all tested systems, meaning it outperforms a majority of configurations tested for this game.

The rank reflects a balanced setup where the GPU's 61st percentile score among all GPUs and the CPU's 73rd percentile score among all CPUs combine to deliver consistent playable performance. The combo's ability to hit 64 FPS at 4K High and 75.4 FPS at 1440p Ultra demonstrates that it sits comfortably above the median system, though it is not in the top tier that would handle 4K Ultra without compromise.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Based on the nearest rivals for each component, several alternative hardware combinations would deliver comparable performance in Lockdown Protocol.

On the CPU side, the Intel Core i5-12400F's average benchmark score of 19039 is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS, which scores 19047 — a delta of 0%. The Intel Core 3 201E scores 19056, just 0.1% higher, while the Intel Core i5-1335U scores 18982, 0.3% lower. The AMD EPYC 7773X also scores 18979, a 0.3% deficit. Any of these processors would behave nearly identically in CPU-bound scenarios.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070's average score of 17208 is closely matched by the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT, which scores 17083, a 0.7% difference. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 scores 17037, 1% lower, and the AMD Radeon HD 7970M scores 17019, 1.1% lower. On the higher side, the NVIDIA Tesla K40c scores 17468, which is 1.5% above the RTX 3070. Systems built with these alternative GPUs would produce very similar frame rates in Lockdown Protocol.

The Verdict

The data clearly answers whether this PC can run Lockdown Protocol: yes, across nearly all configurations.

At 3840x2160, the system is playable on High settings with 64 FPS average, as well as Medium at 70.6 FPS and Low at 100.1 FPS. Only Ultra settings at 48.5 FPS fail to reach the 60 FPS threshold. Players wanting 4K should use High settings for the best balance of visuals and performance.

At 2560x1440, every preset is playable, with Ultra averaging 75.4 FPS. This is the recommended resolution for the full experience, as it allows maximum settings while maintaining a comfortable margin above 60 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the combo performs excellently across the board. Ultra averages 100.9 FPS, and even the most demanding settings leave more than 40 FPS of headroom. This resolution is ideal for high-refresh-rate displays, with Low settings reaching 212.9 FPS.

The overall verdict is that this system is well-suited for Lockdown Protocol. It handles 1080p and 1440p at maximum settings with ease, and it remains playable at 4K with a modest settings reduction. The only configuration that falls short is 4K Ultra, which is a demanding target that this hardware does not quite reach. For most players, the 1440p Ultra experience at 75.4 FPS or the 1080p Ultra experience at 100.9 FPS will provide an excellent gameplay experience.