Lockdown Protocol

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data for this Intel Core i5-12600KF and AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT combination in Lockdown Protocol shows a clear performance curve across resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, the system delivers its strongest results, with the Low preset averaging 155.2 FPS, Medium at 113 FPS, High at 97 FPS, and Ultra at 75.1 FPS. All four presets at this resolution exceed the 60 FPS playability threshold, making 1080p a fully playable environment for this title regardless of visual configuration.

Moving to 2560x1440, the measured averages drop but remain respectable. The Low preset records 115.1 FPS, Medium follows at 81.2 FPS, High at 69 FPS, and Ultra falls to 55.2 FPS. The Ultra preset at this resolution dips below the 60 FPS threshold, while the other three presets remain comfortably above it. The step from 1080p to 1440p costs roughly 26% to 30% performance depending on the preset, which aligns with the increased pixel count of about 1.78 times.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes notably. The Low preset averages 72.3 FPS, which is the only setting that clears the playability threshold at 4K. Medium drops to 51.3 FPS, High to 44 FPS, and Ultra to 33.9 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is substantial: 72.3 versus 33.9 represents a 53% difference in average frame rate. The data shows that 4K Ultra is particularly demanding for this combination, with the average falling well below the 60 FPS playability line.

The database includes only average FPS values for this title, with no minimum or maximum frame time data recorded. The absence of min/max figures means the analysis focuses on sustained averages, which are sufficient for determining playability at each resolution and preset combination.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling behavior in Lockdown Protocol reveals how this CPU and GPU pair divides responsibilities across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the CPU's capabilities, including its 10 cores, 16 threads, and boost clock of 4.90 GHz, are sufficient to feed the GPU effectively. The jump from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a 51% reduction in average FPS (155.2 down to 75.1), indicating that the GPU becomes progressively more loaded as visual quality increases.

At 2560x1440, the GPU load intensifies. The Ultra preset at 1440p averages 55.2 FPS, which is 27% lower than the 75.1 FPS at 1080p Ultra. This 1440p to 1080p delta suggests the GPU is the primary constraint as resolution rises, since the CPU has ample headroom with its 3DMark 16-thread score of 7956 and Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23391. The CPU's percentile ranking of 79 against all CPUs further indicates it is not the bottleneck in most scenarios.

At 3840x2160, the GPU clearly dominates the performance equation. The RX 5700 XT, with its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth, must render approximately 8.3 million pixels per frame at 4K. The measured 4K Low average of 72.3 FPS versus the 1080p Low average of 155.2 FPS shows a 53% drop, which is consistent with a GPU-bound workload. The CPU's role at 4K is secondary; even the demanding Ultra preset at 4K only drops to 33.9 FPS, a figure driven primarily by the GPU's shading units and texture units rather than CPU throughput.

Across all resolutions, the pattern is consistent: at 1080p, the system is more balanced, with the CPU able to push high frame rates; at 1440p and 4K, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, and the CPU's compute advantages matter less. The CPU's single-thread performance, evidenced by a 3DMark single-thread score of 1016 and Geekbench single-core score of 2157, ensures it does not hold back the GPU even at lower resolutions.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core i5-12600KF in the database include the Intel Core i9-10900K, which scores 27872 against the i5's 27799, a delta of -0.3%. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D scores 27896, also -0.3% relative to the i5-12600KF. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800U and AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE round out the CPU comparison with scores of 27887 and 27712 respectively, with deltas of -0.3% and +0.3%. These figures indicate that the i5-12600KF sits in a tightly clustered performance band, within a half percent of its nearest rivals. A system built with any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, assuming the same GPU and settings.

For the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT, the nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M with an average score of 16351 (delta +0.1%), the NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell at 16408 (delta -0.3%), the AMD Radeon PRO W7500 at 16415 (delta -0.3%), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2 at 16504 (delta -0.9%). The RX 5700 XT's average benchmark score of 16361 places it within 1% of these alternatives. In practice, swapping the RX 5700 XT for any of these GPUs would yield nearly indistinguishable frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, with the RTX 5090 D V2 being the furthest at -0.9%, still a minor difference.

The GPU's percentile ranking of 59 against all GPUs, combined with its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2134 and Passmark G3D score of 16277, places it in the mid-range tier. The data suggests that for this game, the CPU and GPU alternatives listed would behave similarly enough that users would not notice a practical difference in average FPS.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Lockdown Protocol at 1920x1080 with maximum settings?

A: Yes. At 1920x1080 Ultra, the measured average FPS is 75.1, which is above the 60 FPS playability threshold. This is the best settings option at this resolution.

Q: What is the highest preset that maintains 60 FPS at 2560x1440?

A: The High preset at 2560x1440 averages 69 FPS, making it the most demanding playable setting at this resolution. Ultra averages 55.2 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Is 4K playable with this hardware?

A: At 3840x2160, only the Low preset clears 60 FPS with an average of 72.3 FPS. Medium averages 51.3 FPS, High averages 44 FPS, and Ultra averages 33.9 FPS, all below the playability line.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D?

A: The Intel Core i5-12600KF has an average benchmark score of 27799, while the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D scores 27896, a delta of -0.3%. The two CPUs are effectively tied in overall performance.

Q: What GPU alternative would perform almost identically to the RX 5700 XT?

A: The AMD Radeon Pro 5600M has an average score of 16351 versus the RX 5700 XT's 16361, a delta of +0.1%. The NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell at 16408 and the AMD Radeon PRO W7500 at 16415 are also within 0.3%.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra at 1920x1080?

A: Low averages 155.2 FPS and Ultra averages 75.1 FPS, a difference of 80.1 FPS. Ultra delivers 48% of the Low preset's frame rate.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the best settings option is Ultra, which maintains an average of 75.1 FPS, comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold. The data shows that even the most demanding preset at this resolution provides a smooth experience.

At 2560x1440, the best settings option is High, averaging 69 FPS. Ultra at this resolution drops to 55.2 FPS, so High represents the optimal balance between visual quality and playability. Medium at 81.2 FPS and Low at 115.1 FPS are also playable but offer diminishing visual returns relative to High.

At 3840x2160, the best settings option is Low, with an average of 72.3 FPS. Medium at 51.3 FPS, High at 44 FPS, and Ultra at 33.9 FPS all fail to reach the 60 FPS threshold. Users targeting 4K must accept the Low preset to maintain playable frame rates with this hardware.

The data across resolutions shows that the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS scales inversely with resolution: Ultra at 1080p, High at 1440p, and Low at 4K. This pattern reflects the GPU's growing workload as pixel count increases.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-12600KF paired with the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT ranks 2745 out of 3714 tested combinations in Lockdown Protocol. This places the combo in the 26th percentile of all tested systems, meaning roughly 74% of configurations in the database deliver higher performance in this specific game.

The ranking reflects the GPU's mid-tier position (59th percentile against all GPUs) combined with a strong CPU (79th percentile against all CPUs). The RX 5700 XT, released in 2019 and now end-of-life, limits the overall ranking despite the CPU's capable compute scores. The GPU's 9.754 TFLOPS FP32 throughput and 304.8 GTexel/s texture rate are adequate for 1080p and 1440p gaming but struggle at 4K with demanding presets.

Within the database of 3714 combos, this configuration sits closer to the bottom quartile than the top, driven almost entirely by the GPU's age and bandwidth constraints. The CPU contributes positively, with its 20 MB shared L3 cache and 16 threads enabling high frame rates at lower resolutions, but the GPU's 8 GB memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth become limiting factors as resolution and settings scale up.

The Verdict

The recorded data indicates this system can run Lockdown Protocol, but the playable experience depends heavily on resolution and settings. At 1920x1080, all four presets clear the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra delivering 75.1 FPS and Low reaching 155.2 FPS. At 2560x1440, High, Medium, and Low are playable, with High at 69 FPS as the best visual option; Ultra falls short at 55.2 FPS. At 3840x2160, only Low is playable, averaging 72.3 FPS, while Medium, High, and Ultra all fail to reach 60 FPS.

The verdict by resolution is straightforward: 1080p is fully playable at any preset, 1440p is playable up to High settings, and 4K requires Low settings for a playable frame rate. The GPU is the primary constraint at higher resolutions, while the CPU provides ample headroom across all tested configurations. For users prioritizing visual fidelity, 1080p Ultra offers the best experience; for those needing higher resolution, 1440p High or 4K Low are the viable options.