Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti delivers a strong 1080p and 1440p experience in Lockdown Protocol, with 4K Ultra being the only setting that drops below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The data shows this combo ranks in the 35th percentile of tested configurations, placing it in the upper-middle tier of systems capable of running this FPS title smoothly.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The benchmark data places the Intel Core i5-12400F in close performance proximity to several other processors. The AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS shows a 0% delta in average benchmark score, making it a near-identical match for CPU-bound workloads. The Intel Core 3 201E trails by just 0.1%, while the Intel Core i5-1335U and AMD EPYC 7773X are both within 0.3% of the i5-12400F's average score. Systems built around any of these CPUs would exhibit similar frame pacing in Lockdown Protocol, particularly at lower resolutions where the processor plays a larger role.

For the graphics card, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti sits in a tight cluster of comparable GPUs. The RTX 5070 Mobile is the closest performance peer, with a delta of just 0.1% in average benchmark score. The AMD Radeon RX 6800 trails by 0.5%, while the RTX 2080 Ti is 0.5% behind and the Radeon RX 6700 is 1.6% behind. Users considering this combo could expect nearly identical frame rates from a system pairing the i5-12400F with any of these GPUs, assuming the rest of the platform is similar. The RTX 3070 Ti's 75th percentile ranking among all GPUs confirms it sits comfortably above the mid-range, and the CPU's 73rd percentile ranking aligns well with it, creating a balanced pairing.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions reveals which component dominates in Lockdown Protocol. At 1920x1080, the CPU has more influence, as evidenced by the large jump from Low to Ultra settings: 225 FPS at Low drops to 105 FPS at Ultra, a reduction of 120 FPS or roughly 53%. This wide spread indicates that the GPU is not fully saturated at lower settings, allowing the i5-12400F to push very high frame rates. The CPU's single-thread score of 909 in 3DMark and its 1680 in Cinebench R23 single-core suggest it has adequate headroom for this game's logic and physics at 1080p.

As resolution increases to 2560x1440, the GPU begins to take a more prominent role. Ultra settings here produce 77 FPS, while Low produces 165 FPS, a spread of 88 FPS. The gap narrows further at 3840x2160, where Ultra yields 49 FPS and Low yields 106 FPS, a difference of 57 FPS. This progressive narrowing indicates that the RTX 3070 Ti becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions, particularly at 4K where even the 8 GB of GDDR6X memory and 608.3 GB/s bandwidth are strained by the game's visual demands. The GPU's 21.75 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 339.8 GTexel/s texture rate are substantial, but the data shows they are insufficient for Ultra settings at 4K.

The transition from 1080p to 1440p at Ultra settings shows a drop from 105 FPS to 77 FPS, a 26.7% reduction. Moving from 1440p to 4K at Ultra drops from 77 FPS to 49 FPS, a 36.4% reduction. These scaling factors confirm that the GPU's workload grows disproportionately with pixel count, and the CPU's contribution becomes relatively less significant. At 4K High, the combo still manages 66 FPS, showing that the RTX 3070 Ti can handle the game at high settings if the user dials back from Ultra.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance across all resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the combo achieves its highest frame rates. Low settings produce an average of 225 FPS, Medium produces 160 FPS with a minimum of 136 FPS and maximum of 184 FPS, High produces 139 FPS, and Ultra produces 105 FPS. All 1080p configurations stay well above the 60 FPS playable threshold, with even the minimum observed frame rate at Medium (136 FPS) exceeding the threshold by a wide margin.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong but shows expected scaling. Low settings deliver 165 FPS average, Medium delivers 117 FPS with a minimum of 99 FPS and maximum of 135 FPS, High delivers 102 FPS, and Ultra delivers 77 FPS. The Medium setting's minimum of 99 FPS indicates consistent frame pacing without significant dips, suggesting the 8 GB VRAM is sufficient at this resolution for the game's textures and effects.

At 3840x2160, the data reveals the limits of this combination. Low settings produce 106 FPS average, Medium produces 76 FPS with a minimum of 64 FPS and maximum of 87 FPS, High produces 66 FPS, and Ultra drops to 49 FPS. The Medium setting's minimum of 64 FPS barely clears the 60 FPS threshold, while Ultra falls below it entirely. This makes 4K Ultra the only unplayable configuration, though users should note that 4K High at 66 FPS leaves little headroom for demanding scenes.

The 1080p Medium setting's minimum of 136 FPS is particularly noteworthy, as it exceeds the 4K Ultra average of 49 FPS by 2.8 times. Similarly, 1440p Low at 165 FPS outperforms 4K Low at 106 FPS by 55.7%, illustrating the significant performance cost of higher resolution. The 4K Medium minimum of 64 FPS is the closest any non-Ultra setting comes to the playable threshold, making it the riskiest choice for users who prioritize consistent frame delivery over visual fidelity.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Lockdown Protocol at 4K with playable frame rates?

A: Yes, but not at Ultra settings. The data shows playable settings at 3840x2160 include High (66 FPS average), Low (106 FPS average), and Medium (76 FPS average). Ultra drops to 49 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The best playable setting at 4K is High, achieving 66 FPS average.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gaming?

A: At 2560x1440, all four settings presets are playable. Ultra settings produce the highest visual quality while maintaining 77 FPS average, which is the best playable settings preset per the data. This provides a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold while delivering the game's maximum visual fidelity.

Q: How does the RTX 3070 Ti compare to the Radeon RX 6800 in this context?

A: The benchmark data shows the RTX 3070 Ti has an average benchmark score of 29945, while the Radeon RX 6800 scores 30095, a delta of -0.5% relative to the RTX 3070 Ti. This means the RX 6800 is marginally faster in synthetic benchmarks, but the difference is negligible for real-world gaming performance in Lockdown Protocol.

Q: Is the i5-12400F a bottleneck for the RTX 3070 Ti in this game?

A: The data suggests the CPU is not a significant bottleneck at higher resolutions. At 4K Ultra, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor, producing 49 FPS. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 225 FPS, indicating the CPU can feed the GPU effectively at lower resolutions. The performance scaling pattern points to the GPU becoming the primary constraint as resolution increases.

Q: What frame rate can users expect at 1080p Ultra with this setup?

A: The measured data shows 105 FPS average at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings. This exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold by 75%, providing a smooth experience even during intense combat sequences. The minimum observed frame rate at this setting is not specified in the data, but the average suggests consistent performance.

Q: Does the 8 GB VRAM on the RTX 3070 Ti cause issues at 4K?

A: The data does not isolate VRAM capacity as a specific performance factor. However, the 4K Medium setting shows a minimum of 64 FPS and maximum of 87 FPS, which indicates the GPU can handle the memory demands at that setting. At 4K Ultra, the 49 FPS average suggests the combination of GPU compute and memory bandwidth is insufficient, but the 608.3 GB/s bandwidth and 8 GB GDDR6X memory are adequate for playable settings at 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-12400F and RTX 3070 Ti combination ranks 1324 out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the 35.6th percentile of all configurations. This means roughly 64% of tested systems deliver higher performance in this game, while 35% perform worse. The ranking reflects the balanced nature of this pairing: the CPU's 73rd percentile and GPU's 75th percentile among all components translate into a solid but not top-tier gaming experience.

The rank of 1324 indicates that while this combo plays the game well at most settings, there are many more powerful configurations available. The data shows that the best playable settings at each resolution are High at 4K (66 FPS), Ultra at 1440p (77 FPS), and Ultra at 1080p (105 FPS). These results suggest the combo is well-suited for high-refresh-rate 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K requiring a settings compromise. The percentile ranking also implies that users seeking higher 4K performance would need to look at more powerful GPUs, as the RTX 3070 Ti's 75th percentile is the limiting factor at that resolution.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High settings, which achieves 66 FPS average. This provides a 6 FPS margin above the playable threshold, leaving some room for scene complexity variations. The Medium preset at 4K produces 76 FPS with a minimum of 64 FPS, offering more headroom but lower visual quality. Ultra at 4K is not playable, falling to 49 FPS.

At 2560x1440, Ultra settings are playable with 77 FPS average. This is the best settings preset for this resolution, delivering maximum visual fidelity while maintaining a 17 FPS margin above the 60 FPS threshold. The High preset at 1440p produces 102 FPS, and Medium produces 117 FPS, but Ultra offers the best balance of quality and performance per the data.

At 1920x1080, Ultra settings achieve 105 FPS average, making it the best settings preset. This provides a 45 FPS margin above the playable threshold, ensuring smooth gameplay even in demanding scenes. The High preset at 1080p produces 139 FPS, and Medium produces 160 FPS with a minimum of 136 FPS, but Ultra is the recommended choice for maximum visual quality without sacrificing playability.