Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER delivers a consistently high-performance experience in Lockdown Protocol, based on measured data across three resolutions and four quality presets. The combination ranks 615th out of 3,714 tested combos in this game, placing it in the top percentile of systems evaluated. The data shows that even at 4K Ultra settings, the average frame rate stays above the 60 FPS playable threshold, making this a robust configuration for the title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers exceptional frame rates across all presets. The Low preset produces an average of 273.1 FPS, which is the highest measured value for this configuration. Moving to Medium, the average drops to 208.7 FPS, while the High preset averages 180.1 FPS. The most demanding 1080p setting, Ultra, still maintains a strong average of 136.2 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at this resolution shows a performance reduction of approximately 50% from the peak, but every preset remains far above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Stepping up to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show the expected impact of increased pixel count. The Low preset averages 211.7 FPS, while Medium delivers 148.4 FPS. High settings yield 134.2 FPS on average, and Ultra produces 99.5 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is roughly 112 FPS, indicating that the GPU still has substantial headroom even at the highest quality settings. All four presets at 1440p comfortably exceed the playable threshold, with Ultra maintaining nearly double the required 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the resolution demands begin to constrain performance more noticeably. The Low preset averages 139.9 FPS, which is still an excellent result for 4K gaming. Medium follows at 97.8 FPS, and High averages 84.6 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K produces an average of 62.2 FPS, which is the lowest measured value across all tested configurations but remains above the 60 FPS threshold. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K shows a performance drop of about 55%, yet even the most demanding preset clears the playability bar.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data suggests that the RTX 4070 SUPER is the primary performance driver in Lockdown Protocol, particularly at higher resolutions. Comparing the 1080p Low preset at 273.1 FPS to the 4K Low preset at 139.9 FPS shows a 48% reduction in frame rate when resolution quadruples. This substantial drop indicates that the GPU workload scales heavily with pixel count, which is typical for a fast-paced FPS title.

At 1080p, the CPU's role becomes more relevant. The i5-12400F, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, provides enough processing power to keep frame rates in the 136-273 FPS range depending on settings. The difference between 1080p Ultra at 136.2 FPS and 1440p Ultra at 99.5 FPS is 37 FPS, while the gap between 1440p Ultra and 4K Ultra is also 37 FPS. This relatively even scaling suggests that neither component becomes a bottleneck at any tested resolution.

The preset scaling reveals further insight. At 4K, moving from Low to Ultra reduces the average FPS from 139.9 to 62.2, a drop of 77.7 FPS. At 1080p, the same preset change reduces performance from 273.1 to 136.2, a drop of 136.9 FPS. The larger absolute reduction at lower resolution indicates that the CPU can feed the GPU effectively at 1080p, allowing the graphics card to show its full capability, while at 4K the GPU is already working harder and the relative impact of settings changes is smaller.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the most demanding option that stays at or above 60 FPS, and it averages 136.2 FPS. This provides more than double the playable threshold, so users can enable every visual feature without concern. The High preset at 180.1 FPS and Medium at 208.7 FPS are also viable, but Ultra offers the best visual quality with no performance compromise.

For 2560x1440, the Ultra preset also remains the best choice, averaging 99.5 FPS. This is comfortably above the 60 FPS requirement, meaning all quality enhancements can be enabled. The High preset at 134.2 FPS provides additional headroom for high-refresh-rate monitors, but Ultra still delivers near-100 FPS performance, making it the recommended setting for visual fidelity.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset averages 62.2 FPS, which narrowly exceeds the 60 FPS threshold. This makes Ultra technically playable at 4K, but with minimal margin. The High preset at 84.6 FPS offers a more comfortable buffer, while Medium at 97.8 FPS and Low at 139.9 FPS provide progressively higher frame rates. For users prioritizing smoothness over maximum detail at 4K, High or Medium would be safer choices, but the data confirms Ultra is playable.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the i5-12400F and RTX 4070 SUPER ranks 615th out of 3,714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the top 16.6% of all configurations evaluated. This ranking reflects the strong balance between the CPU and GPU, as the system handles even the most demanding 4K Ultra preset above the playable threshold. The percentile ranking of the GPU at 83rd against all GPUs and the CPU at 73rd against all CPUs suggests that both components contribute positively to the overall system performance in this game.

The measured frame rates across all twelve tested scenarios show that this combo never falls below 62.2 FPS on average, with the lowest result occurring at 4K Ultra. This consistency across resolutions and presets is a notable strength, as many systems struggle to maintain playable frame rates at 4K with high-quality settings. The combo rank indicates that a substantial number of tested configurations perform worse than this pairing, validating its position as a high-tier option for Lockdown Protocol.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the CPU's nearest rivals, the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS has an average benchmark score of 19,047, which is essentially identical to the i5-12400F's 19,039 score, showing a 0% delta. This makes the Ryzen 5 7535HS a direct performance equivalent for CPU-bound tasks. The Intel Core 3 201E scores 19,056, which is 0.1% higher than the i5-12400F, while the Intel Core i5-1335U scores 18,982, representing a 0.3% lower score. The AMD EPYC 7773X also scores 18,979, matching the i5-1335U at 0.3% below the i5-12400F. These rivals would deliver nearly identical CPU performance in Lockdown Protocol, though the EPYC is a server-class chip.

For the GPU side, the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB has an average score of 43,262, which is 0.1% below the RTX 4070 SUPER's 43,223 score. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile matches this with a 43,268 score and a -0.1% delta. The NVIDIA Quadro M6000 scores 43,301, showing a 0.2% difference, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile scores 43,667, which is 1% higher than the 4070 SUPER. These alternatives would produce very similar frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, with the RTX 4090 Mobile having a slight edge and the Quadro cards performing nearly identically despite their professional-market positioning.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 4K resolution?*

A: Yes, the data shows all four tested presets at 3840x2160 average above 60 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 62.2 FPS, while Low, Medium, and High average 139.9, 97.8, and 84.6 FPS respectively.

Q: What is the best quality setting for 1440p gaming?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 averages 99.5 FPS, which is the highest quality setting that maintains a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold. This allows full visual features while keeping frame rates near 100 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 SUPER compare to the RTX 4090 Mobile in this system?

A: The RTX 4090 Mobile has an average benchmark score of 43,667, which is 1% higher than the RTX 4070 SUPER's 43,223. In practical terms, the 4090 Mobile would produce only slightly higher frame rates in Lockdown Protocol.

Q: Is the i5-12400F a bottleneck at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset produces 273.1 FPS and Ultra produces 136.2 FPS. The high frame rates at 1080p indicate the CPU can adequately feed the GPU, though the 73rd percentile ranking against all CPUs suggests it is not a top-tier processor.

Q: What is the lowest average frame rate this combo achieves?

A: The lowest measured average is 62.2 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. Every other tested configuration produces higher average frame rates, with the highest being 273.1 FPS at 1920x1080 Low.

Q: How many tested combos does this system outperform?

A: This combo ranks 615th out of 3,714 tested configurations, meaning it outperforms approximately 3,099 other combos tested in Lockdown Protocol.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol at all tested resolutions and presets, with every configuration averaging at least 62.2 FPS. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers 136.2 FPS, providing an excellent experience for high-refresh-rate displays. At 2560x1440, Ultra averages 99.5 FPS, which is also ideal for smooth gameplay. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset barely clears the 60 FPS threshold with an average of 62.2 FPS, making it playable but with limited headroom. The High preset at 4K offers a safer margin at 84.6 FPS for users who want more consistent performance. The data confirms that this i5-12400F and RTX 4070 SUPER combination is a capable system for Lockdown Protocol across the entire range of tested settings, with the only caveat being that 4K Ultra users should be prepared for frame rates close to the playability minimum.