Lockdown Protocol

Lockdown Protocol is a fast-paced FPS that stresses frame rate consistency, and the combination of the Intel Core i5-12400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER delivers results that range from excellent to overwhelming depending on the resolution target. The measured data shows that this pairing never dips below the 60 FPS playability threshold at any tested resolution or preset, but the margin of headroom varies dramatically between 4K Ultra and 1080p Low. The RTX 4080 SUPER, with its 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 256-bit bus, provides the raw throughput, while the i5-12400F’s six Performance cores and 12 threads handle the game’s logic. The benchmark results indicate a system that is heavily GPU-bound at 4K, but the CPU becomes a more significant factor as resolution drops and frame rates climb toward the 200+ range.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the average frame rates scale predictably with the graphics preset. The Low preset produces an average of 156.3 FPS, which is more than double the 73 FPS average seen at Ultra. The Medium preset lands at 113.4 FPS, while High sits at 95.5 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 83.3 FPS, indicating that the visual fidelity settings have a substantial impact on the GPU workload. Even at the heaviest setting, Ultra, the system maintains an average well above the 60 FPS playable threshold, leaving 13 FPS of headroom. The data shows no min or max frame values recorded for these runs, so the analysis relies on the average as the primary stability indicator.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates jump significantly. The Low preset reaches an average of 240.4 FPS, while Ultra still delivers a very high 112.9 FPS. High produces 148.6 FPS and Medium 174.1 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 127.5 FPS, which is larger than the 4K spread, suggesting that the GPU has more headroom to express its capabilities when pixel count decreases. At 1440p Ultra, the system is running at nearly double the 60 FPS threshold, and even the most demanding setting leaves a 52.9 FPS buffer. The scaling from 4K Ultra (73 FPS) to 1440p Ultra (112.9 FPS) shows a 54.7% improvement in average frame rate, illustrating how resolution reduction directly translates to higher performance.

At 1920x1080, the RTX 4080 SUPER is almost certainly leaving performance on the table, as the i5-12400F becomes the limiting factor. The Low preset hits 273.5 FPS average, but the jump from Low to Medium is only 35.7 FPS (273.5 to 237.8). High comes in at 206.7 FPS, and Ultra at 155 FPS. The difference between 1080p Low and 4K Low is 117.2 FPS, but the difference between 1080p Ultra and 4K Ultra is only 82 FPS. This compression at the top end suggests that the CPU’s single-thread performance, measured at 909 in 3DMark single-thread, begins to bottleneck the GPU’s ability to push frame rates past the 270 FPS ceiling. The data indicates that at 1080p, the system is far more balanced between CPU and GPU limits, though still delivering triple-digit averages across all presets.

CPU and GPU Roles

The division of labor between the i5-12400F and RTX 4080 SUPER shifts noticeably as resolution changes. At 3840x2160, the GPU is the dominant component. The RTX 4080 SUPER’s 52.22 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 816.0 GTexel/s texture rate are fully engaged, as evidenced by the steep drop in frame rates from Low (156.3 FPS) to Ultra (73 FPS). The CPU’s role at 4K is to feed the GPU with draw calls, a task well within the i5-12400F’s capabilities given its 3DMark max-thread score of 5912. The 4K results show a 2.1x difference between Low and Ultra, which is a pure GPU workload scaling.

At 2560x1440, the balance tips slightly toward the CPU. The frame rates are high enough (240.4 FPS on Low) that the CPU’s per-core performance starts to matter. The i5-12400F has a boost clock of 4.40 GHz and a single-thread score of 909 in 3DMark, which is sufficient for these frame rates, but the scaling pattern changes. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 127.5 FPS, compared to 83.3 FPS at 4K. This larger absolute gap suggests that the GPU is still the primary limiter, but the CPU is beginning to constrain the peak frame rates on the Low preset.

At 1920x1080, the CPU’s influence becomes apparent. The Low preset’s 273.5 FPS average is close to what the i5-12400F’s 12 threads can sustain in a physics-heavy FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p is 118.5 FPS, which is less than the 1440p spread of 127.5 FPS. This inversion indicates a CPU bottleneck at lower resolutions and lighter settings. The GPU’s utilization likely decreases as the CPU struggles to keep up, which is typical for a high-end GPU paired with a mid-range processor. The data shows that the RTX 4080 SUPER’s full potential is only realized at 4K or 1440p Ultra, where the GPU workload is high enough to offset the CPU’s limitations.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-12400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER combination ranks 302nd out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the top 8.1% of all configurations in the database, which is a strong result given that the CPU is a mainstream Alder Lake part. The rank reflects the GPU’s dominant contribution to gaming performance, as the RTX 4080 SUPER sits in the 86th percentile among all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 54209. The CPU, by contrast, is in the 73rd percentile among all CPUs with an average score of 19039. The combination of a top-tier GPU with an upper-mid-range CPU produces a system that outperforms the vast majority of tested rigs, but it is not at the very top of the leaderboard.

The 302nd rank out of 3714 combos means there are 301 configurations that deliver higher average FPS in this specific title. Those combinations almost certainly feature higher-end CPUs, such as flagship Intel Core i9 or AMD Ryzen 9 parts, paired with the same or similar GPUs. The data suggests that the i5-12400F’s 6 cores and 12 threads, while capable, do not extract the absolute maximum from the RTX 4080 SUPER in the most CPU-light scenarios. However, the overall rank is still impressive, as the combo beats 3412 other combinations, which is a win rate of 91.9%. For a 2022 CPU paired with a 2024 GPU, this is a favorable outcome.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals to the i5-12400F in the CPU benchmark database provide context for what other processors would behave similarly in this combo. The AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS has an average benchmark score of 19047, which is a 0% delta from the i5-12400F’s 19039. This mobile-oriented chip would likely produce nearly identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, assuming the same RTX 4080 SUPER is used. The Intel Core 3 201E scores 19056, a -0.1% delta, making it functionally equivalent. The Intel Core i5-1335U scores 18982, a 0.3% delta in favor of the i5-12400F, and the AMD EPYC 7773X scores 18979, also a 0.3% delta. These alternatives would not meaningfully change the gaming experience.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4080 SUPER’s nearest rivals are all within a few percentage points. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 has an average score of 54247, a -0.1% delta, meaning it is virtually identical in performance. Swapping to a non-SUPER RTX 4080 would yield nearly the same frame rates. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828, a -1.1% delta, which is slightly slower. The AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698, a -2.7% delta, and the AMD Radeon 8060S scores 55757, a -2.8% delta. None of these GPUs would cause a significant shift in the measured FPS, and all would maintain the same playability verdict at every resolution.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The measured data shows an average of 73 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The verdictByResolution lists Ultra as the best settings at 4K with that 73 FPS average.

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves in the entire test suite?

A: The highest measured average is 273.5 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is the peak performance recorded across all resolutions and presets.

Q: Is the i5-12400F a bottleneck for the RTX 4080 SUPER?

A: The data suggests a partial CPU limitation at 1080p Low, where the frame rate caps at 273.5 FPS. At 4K, the GPU is the clear bottleneck, as shown by the 83.3 FPS difference between Low and Ultra settings.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 SUPER compare to the standard RTX 4080?

A: According to the nearestRivals data, the RTX 4080 has an average score of 54247, which is a -0.1% delta from the RTX 4080 SUPER’s 54209. The performance difference is negligible in practice.

Q: What resolution provides the best balance of visual quality and frame rate?

A: At 2560x1440 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 112.9, which is nearly double the 60 FPS threshold. This setting offers the highest visual fidelity while maintaining a very high frame rate.

Q: Does the combo rank high among all tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 302nd out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the top 8.1% of all tested systems.

The Verdict

The Intel Core i5-12400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER combination unequivocally runs Lockdown Protocol at playable frame rates across every resolution and preset tested. The verdictByResolution data confirms that all settings at 3840x2160 are playable, with Ultra averaging 73 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold by a comfortable margin. At 2560x1440, the system is even more capable, with Ultra settings producing 112.9 FPS average, and the Low preset hitting 240.4 FPS. The 1920x1080 results are spectacular, with every preset above 155 FPS and the Low setting reaching 273.5 FPS.

For gamers targeting 4K, the RTX 4080 SUPER’s 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 736.3 GB/s bandwidth ensure that even Ultra settings remain playable, though the 73 FPS average leaves less headroom for demanding scenes. At 1440p, the system is ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors, as the 112.9 FPS Ultra average comfortably supports 120 Hz displays. At 1080p, the frame rates are so high that they exceed the refresh rates of most monitors, making this resolution a waste of the GPU’s potential unless paired with a 240 Hz or 360 Hz panel. The data shows that this combo is a versatile performer that never fails to hit the 60 FPS mark, and it excels at 1440p as the sweet spot for both visual quality and speed.