Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is a combination that pairs a mid-range 12th-generation processor with an upper-tier Ada Lovelace graphics card. Benchmark data for Lockdown Protocol, a 2024 FPS title, shows this system delivers high frame rates across all tested resolutions, with the RTX 4080 clearly dominating the performance picture. The measured results indicate that even at 4K Ultra settings, the combo averages 73 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playability threshold, making this a strong candidate for high-refresh-rate gaming at lower resolutions and for smooth 4K play at maximum detail.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, and the data shows an average of 155 FPS at that setting. This is not a marginal pass; the margin is substantial, suggesting the system has considerable headroom for future updates or more demanding scenes. The Medium preset at 1080p pushes the average to 236 FPS, while High reaches 206 FPS, and Low hits 274 FPS. All four settings comfortably exceed the playable threshold, but Ultra is the recommended choice because it provides the highest visual fidelity while still delivering over double the required frame rate.

Moving to 2560x1440, the best settings remain Ultra, with an average FPS of 113. The gap between Ultra and the next tier down (High at 151 FPS) is notable, but 113 FPS is still far above the 60 FPS threshold. This resolution represents a sweet spot for the combo: the RTX 4080 has enough bandwidth to handle the increased pixel count, and the CPU does not become a limiting factor. The Low preset at 1440p averages 244 FPS, which is useful for competitive play, but for a balanced experience, Ultra provides the best visual quality without sacrificing smoothness.

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is also Ultra, with an average of 73 FPS. This is the only resolution where the margin above the threshold narrows, but 73 FPS is still playable and represents the maximum visual quality the game can offer. The High preset at 4K averages 98 FPS, Medium averages 112 FPS, and Low averages 157 FPS. All four settings are playable at 4K, which is remarkable for a title of this type, but Ultra is the pick for those who prioritize image quality over raw frame rate. The data suggests that players who want a consistent 100+ FPS experience at 4K should step down to High, which still averages 98 FPS.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions and presets reveals a system that is heavily GPU-bound at high settings and CPU-bound only at the lowest settings and resolutions. At 1920x1080 Low, the average FPS is 274, which is the highest recorded in the entire dataset. This figure is likely near the CPU's limit, as the RTX 4080 is more than capable of rendering far more frames at such a low resolution. The jump from Low to Medium at 1080p drops the average from 274 to 236 FPS, a 38 FPS reduction, which indicates the GPU is beginning to take on more work. The drop from Medium to High (236 to 206 FPS) and High to Ultra (206 to 155 FPS) shows the GPU becoming the primary bottleneck as settings increase.

At 2560x1440, the CPU's influence diminishes. The Low preset averages 244 FPS, which is 30 FPS lower than the 1080p Low figure, showing that the increased resolution is now taxing the GPU even at the lowest settings. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1440p (244 to 113 FPS) is a 131 FPS reduction, which is larger than the 119 FPS reduction seen at 1080p (274 to 155 FPS). This steeper drop confirms that the GPU is the dominant factor at this resolution. The Intel Core i5-12400F, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, provides enough single-thread performance to keep up with the RTX 4080 at 1440p, but it is not the limiting factor.

At 3840x2160, the GPU role becomes even more pronounced. The Low preset at 4K averages 157 FPS, which is 87 FPS lower than the 1440p Low figure (244 FPS) and 117 FPS lower than the 1080p Low figure (274 FPS). This dramatic scaling indicates that the RTX 4080's rasterization and memory bandwidth are being fully utilized. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K (157 to 73 FPS) is 84 FPS, which is similar in magnitude to the difference at 1440p. However, the absolute frame rates are much lower, confirming that the GPU is the sole performance determinant at 4K. The CPU's role is reduced to managing game logic and draw calls, which the i5-12400F handles without introducing noticeable frame pacing issues.

Benchmark results indicate that the RTX 4080 is the component that matters more for Lockdown Protocol at every resolution. The CPU's 3DMark scores, such as a single-thread score of 909 and a max-thread score of 5912, are respectable for a 12th-generation processor, but the GPU's Passmark G3D score of 34457 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6567 highlight its dominance. The 48.74 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 716.8 GB/s memory bandwidth give the RTX 4080 the raw throughput needed to push high frame rates, and the data shows that the i5-12400F does not bottleneck this GPU in Lockdown Protocol until the lowest resolution and settings are used.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the dataset includes four settings. Low produces an average FPS of 274 with no min or max figures recorded. Medium averages 236 FPS, with a minimum of 201 FPS and a maximum of 272 FPS, showing a relatively tight frame time distribution. High averages 206 FPS, also without min or max data. Ultra averages 155 FPS. The difference between Medium and High is 30 FPS, while the difference between High and Ultra is 51 FPS, indicating that the Ultra preset imposes a significant additional load on the GPU. The Medium preset's minimum of 201 FPS is still well above the 60 FPS threshold, suggesting that even in the most demanding scenes, this system maintains a very high frame rate.

At 2560x1440, Low averages 244 FPS, which is 30 FPS lower than the 1080p Low result. Medium averages 173 FPS, with a minimum of 147 FPS and a maximum of 199 FPS. The minimum of 147 FPS is notable because it represents the lowest frame rate recorded at this resolution across any preset, and it is still more than double the playable threshold. High averages 151 FPS, and Ultra averages 113 FPS. The scaling from Medium to High (173 to 151 FPS) is a 22 FPS drop, while the scaling from High to Ultra (151 to 113 FPS) is a 38 FPS drop. This pattern shows that the Ultra preset at 1440p is the most demanding configuration before the 4K results, but it remains highly playable.

At 3840x2160, Low averages 157 FPS, which is higher than the 1440p High result of 151 FPS, showing the GPU's capability at lower settings even with a 4K pixel count. Medium averages 112 FPS, with a minimum of 95 FPS and a maximum of 129 FPS. The minimum of 95 FPS at 4K Medium is a key data point because it demonstrates that even the worst-case frame rate exceeds the 60 FPS threshold by a significant margin. High averages 98 FPS, and Ultra averages 73 FPS. The gap between Medium and High at 4K is 14 FPS, while the gap between High and Ultra is 25 FPS. This indicates that the Ultra preset at 4K is where the RTX 4080 starts to approach its limits, but it still delivers a playable experience. The min/max data for Medium at 4K (95 to 129 FPS) shows a 34 FPS range, which is the largest variation in the dataset, reflecting the heavier load from the higher pixel count.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 4K Ultra settings?

A: Yes. The measured FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 73 FPS on average, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The verdictByResolution data lists Ultra as the best playable setting at this resolution, with an average FPS of 73.

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo can achieve in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The highest recorded average FPS is 274, which occurs at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is the maximum value in the measuredFps dataset, and it is likely near the CPU's limit for this game.

Q: How much of a performance drop occurs when moving from 1080p to 1440p at Ultra settings?

A: At 1920x1080 Ultra, the average FPS is 155. At 2560x1440 Ultra, the average drops to 113 FPS. This represents a 42 FPS reduction, or roughly a 27% decrease in average frame rate, when moving from 1080p to 1440p at the same preset.

Q: Is the RTX 4080 or the i5-12400F more important for this game?

A: The data shows the GPU is the dominant component. At 4K Low, the average FPS is 157, while at 1080p Low it is 274. The CPU's role is most apparent at 1080p Low, where the frame rate is likely limited by the processor, but at all other resolutions and settings, the GPU determines performance.

Q: What is the lowest minimum FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The lowest minimum FPS in the dataset is 95 FPS, which occurs at 3840x2160 with Medium settings. This is the only min FPS value below 100, and it still exceeds the 60 FPS threshold by a comfortable margin.

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

A: The comboRankInGame places this system at rank 295 out of 3714 tested combinations. This means it performs in the top 8% of all tested combos for this game, based on the measured FPS data.

How This Combo Ranks

The comboRankInGame field places this Intel Core i5-12400F and RTX 4080 pairing at rank 295 out of 3714 tested combinations for Lockdown Protocol. This is a strong result, putting the system in the top 8% of all tested hardware configurations. The rank is a composite measure that reflects the measured FPS across all resolutions and settings, and it indicates that this combination outperforms the vast majority of other systems tested for this game.

When examining the CPU's individual standing, the i5-12400F has a percentileVsAllCpus of 73, meaning it outperforms 73% of all CPUs in the benchmark database. Its average benchmark score is 19039, which is nearly identical to its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS, which scores 19047 with a deltaPct of 0. The CPU also sits close to the Intel Core 3 201E (19056, deltaPct -0.1) and the Intel Core i5-1335U (18982, deltaPct 0.3). This clustering suggests that the i5-12400F's raw processing power is similar to those chips, but the RTX 4080's performance lifts the overall combo ranking.

The GPU's individual standing is even higher. The RTX 4080 has a percentileVsAllGpus of 86, outperforming 86% of all GPUs in the database. Its average benchmark score is 54247, which is very close to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER (54209, deltaPct 0.1) and ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (54828, deltaPct -1.1). The GPU's high percentile is the primary driver of the combo's rank 295, as the measured FPS data shows that the GPU is the limiting factor at most resolutions and settings. The CPU's rank among rivals does not change the overall picture: the combo's position in the 3714-combo list is a direct reflection of the RTX 4080's ability to push high frame rates in Lockdown Protocol.

The rank of 295 out of 3714 means there are 294 combos that perform better, but the vast majority of those are likely to feature even higher-end GPUs or more balanced pairings. For a 6-core, 12-thread CPU paired with a 16 GB GDDR6X GPU, this result confirms that the system is well-suited for this game. The data does not provide a breakdown of how many combos at higher ranks use similar hardware, but the percentile scores for both components suggest that the CPU is not holding the GPU back significantly.

The Verdict

The Intel Core i5-12400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 can run Lockdown Protocol at every resolution and preset tested, with all results exceeding the 60 FPS playable threshold. At 1920x1080, the verdictByResolution data lists Ultra as the best playable setting, achieving an average FPS of 155. This means the system can handle maximum settings at 1080p with more than double the required frame rate, making it ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. At 2560x1440, Ultra remains the best setting, with an average FPS of 113, which is still well above the threshold and provides a smooth experience for both casual and competitive play. At 3840x2160, Ultra is also the best playable setting, with an average FPS of 73. While this is the lowest average in the dataset, it still clears the 60 FPS threshold, allowing for a fully playable 4K experience at maximum detail.

The data indicates that this combo is not just playable but comfortable at all resolutions. The minimum FPS values recorded, such as 95 FPS at 4K Medium and 147 FPS at 1440p Medium, show that even in the worst-case scenes, the system maintains a frame rate well above the playable threshold. For players who prioritize frame rate over visual fidelity, the Low presets offer average FPS of 274 at 1080p, 244 at 1440p, and 157 at 4K, all of which are exceptionally high. The system's performance is consistent with the GPU's high percentile rank of 86, and the CPU's 73rd percentile does not introduce any noticeable bottlenecks at the tested settings.

The verdict is clear: this PC can run Lockdown Protocol with maximum settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, all while maintaining an average frame rate above 60 FPS. The RTX 4080 is the star of this pairing, and the i5-12400F provides sufficient support to avoid limiting the GPU in most scenarios. The only caveat is that at 4K Ultra, the average FPS of 73 does not leave much headroom for future patches or more demanding content, but as the data stands, this combo delivers a fully playable experience across the board.