Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti delivers a compelling 4K-capable experience in Lockdown Protocol, but the data reveals a sharp performance cliff when moving from High to Ultra settings at 3840x2160. The measured results show the combo averaging 76 FPS at 4K High, which clears the 60 FPS playability threshold, while the jump to Ultra drops the average to 57 FPS, falling below that same line. This pattern of diminishing returns at higher presets is less pronounced at lower resolutions, where the combo maintains substantial headroom.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the i5-12400F and RTX 3080 Ti combination shows exceptional performance across all presets. The Low preset produces an average of 259 FPS, which is the highest measured average in the entire dataset. Moving to Medium, the average drops to 184 FPS with a minimum of 156 FPS and a maximum of 211 FPS. The High preset yields 161 FPS average, while Ultra still delivers a robust 120 FPS average. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 139 FPS, indicating that the GPU has ample resources to handle even the most demanding settings without approaching the 60 FPS threshold.

Stepping up to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but shows a more pronounced scaling curve. The Low preset averages 190 FPS, while Medium delivers 135 FPS with a minimum of 115 FPS and a maximum of 155 FPS. High settings produce 118 FPS average, and Ultra drops to 88 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 102 FPS, which is smaller than at 1080p but still indicates a wide performance envelope. All presets at this resolution clear the 60 FPS threshold by a comfortable margin.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes significantly. The Low preset averages 122 FPS, which is still excellent for 4K gaming. Medium settings yield 87 FPS with a minimum of 74 FPS and a maximum of 100 FPS, keeping the experience smooth. High settings average 76 FPS, maintaining playability. However, Ultra settings drop to 57 FPS average, which falls below the 60 FPS playability threshold. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K shows a 65 FPS reduction, and notably, the step from High to Ultra alone costs 19 FPS, highlighting the disproportionate demand of Ultra settings at this resolution.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 4K with playable framerates?*

A: Yes, at 3840x2160 the combo achieves playable averages on Low (122 FPS), Medium (87 FPS), and High (76 FPS) presets. The Ultra preset falls short at 57 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 2560x1440?

A: The Ultra preset is the best choice at 1440p, delivering an average of 88 FPS. This is the most demanding preset that remains at or above 60 FPS, and it still provides a comfortable margin above the threshold.

Q: How does the RTX 3080 Ti perform at 1080p in this game?

A: The RTX 3080 Ti shows exceptional headroom at 1080p, with the Ultra preset averaging 120 FPS. The Low preset reaches 259 FPS, and Medium averages 184 FPS with a minimum of 156 FPS.

Q: Is there a large performance difference between Medium and High at 4K?

A: The difference is moderate. At 3840x2160, Medium averages 87 FPS while High averages 76 FPS, a reduction of 11 FPS. Both presets remain above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What happens if I use Ultra settings at 4K?

A: The average FPS drops to 57 at 3840x2160 Ultra, which is below the 60 FPS playability threshold. This suggests that Ultra at 4K is not recommended for a consistently smooth experience with this combo.

Q: Which resolution allows for the highest framerates?

A: The 1920x1080 resolution provides the highest framerates across all presets, with the Low preset reaching 259 FPS and even Ultra maintaining 120 FPS.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the Intel Core i5-12400F, the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS shows an average benchmark score of 19047, which is essentially identical with a delta of 0% compared to the i5-12400F's average of 19039. The Intel Core 3 201E scores 19056, representing a -0.1% delta, while the Intel Core i5-1335U scores 18982 with a 0.3% delta. The AMD EPYC 7773X also scores 18979 with a 0.3% delta. These processors would behave very similarly in CPU-bound scenarios, though the i5-12400F's desktop-oriented design with 6 cores and 12 threads likely influences its 73rd percentile ranking among all CPUs.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti, the nearest GPU rivals present an interesting mix. The AMD Radeon Pro 5300 scores 40870 on average, representing a 0.8% delta from the RTX 3080 Ti's 41187 average. The NVIDIA Tesla M40 24 GB scores 41707 with a -1.2% delta, and the standard Tesla M40 scores 41897 with a -1.7% delta. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 scores 40377 with a 2% delta. These GPUs would produce comparable frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, though the RTX 3080 Ti's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 384-bit bus width could provide advantages in texture-heavy scenes that the rival cards may not match.

The Verdict

This combo can definitively run Lockdown Protocol, with clear playable results at all three tested resolutions. At 1920x1080, every preset clears the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra averaging 120 FPS and Low reaching 259 FPS. The 2560x1440 resolution also shows full playability across all settings, with Ultra averaging 88 FPS and Low at 190 FPS. At 3840x2160, the verdict is more nuanced: High, Medium, and Low presets all maintain averages above 60 FPS (76, 87, and 122 FPS respectively), but Ultra falls to 57 FPS, which is below the playability threshold. The data indicates that 4K Ultra is the only configuration where this combo struggles to maintain a smooth experience.

How This Combo Ranks

Among the 3714 tested combinations in the database, this pairing of Intel Core i5-12400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti ranks at position 936. This places it in the upper quartile of all tested combos, suggesting that it outperforms roughly 75% of the configurations that have been benchmarked in this game. The ranking reflects the balance between the CPU's 73rd percentile standing among all processors and the GPU's 83rd percentile position among all GPUs. The combination of a mid-range CPU with a high-end GPU appears to be effective for Lockdown Protocol, as the rank of 936 out of 3714 indicates strong overall performance without the need for a top-tier processor.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which delivers an average of 120 FPS. This provides a 60 FPS buffer above the playability threshold, indicating that the combo has significant headroom at this resolution. At 2560x1440, Ultra is also the best settings choice, averaging 88 FPS. This maintains a 28 FPS margin above the threshold, still offering smooth gameplay. At 3840x2160, the best settings are High, which averages 76 FPS. Medium is also playable at 87 FPS, but High offers a better visual experience while staying 16 FPS above the threshold. Ultra at 4K is not recommended due to its 57 FPS average.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions reveals how the workload shifts between the CPU and GPU. At 1920x1080, the difference between Low and Ultra is 139 FPS (259 to 120), suggesting that the GPU is the primary bottleneck even at lower resolutions, as the CPU can feed frames quickly enough to expose GPU limits. The i5-12400F's 6-core, 12-thread configuration with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz provides sufficient single-thread performance for the game's FPS mechanics.

At 2560x1440, the gap between Low and Ultra narrows to 102 FPS (190 to 88), indicating that the GPU is handling more of the rendering load. The RTX 3080 Ti's 10,240 shading units and 34.10 TFLOPS of FP32 performance become more relevant as resolution increases, since pixel throughput becomes a larger factor. The CPU's role diminishes slightly, but the data still shows a wide performance range across presets.

At 3840x2160, the scaling intensifies, with the Low to Ultra gap reaching 65 FPS (122 to 57). The dramatic drop from High to Ultra (76 to 57 FPS) suggests that the GPU is heavily taxed at this resolution, and the Ultra preset's additional effects push the RTX 3080 Ti beyond its comfortable operating range. The CPU's influence appears minimal at 4K, as the GPU's 912.4 GB/s memory bandwidth and 384-bit bus are likely the limiting factors. For players targeting 4K, the data suggests that reducing settings from Ultra to High is the most effective way to maintain playability, as the GPU is the clear bottleneck in this scenario.