Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core i5-12600KF paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT is a combination that sits near the top of the mid-range desktop segment, with the CPU ranking in the 79th percentile and the GPU in the 72nd percentile among all parts tested. For Lockdown Protocol, a 2024 FPS title, the measured data shows this system is capable of delivering smooth frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, with 4K requiring a slight compromise on settings. The CPU’s multi-threaded performance is strong, scoring 23,391 in Cinebench R23, while the GPU’s 13.21 TFLOPS of FP32 compute power handles the game’s rendering demands efficiently. Below is a detailed breakdown of how this hardware handles the game across resolutions and presets, based exclusively on measured benchmark data.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 60 FPS on Ultra settings at 1920x1080?

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 89 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The verdict data confirms that Ultra is playable at this resolution.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 2560x1440 to stay above 60 FPS?

A: The most demanding preset that remains at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which delivers an average of 65 FPS. All other presets—High, Medium, and Low—also exceed 60 FPS at this resolution, with Low reaching 140 FPS.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this hardware?

A: Yes, but with limitations. At 3840x2160, the Medium preset achieves an average of 64 FPS, which is playable. The High preset drops to 56 FPS average, and Ultra falls to 42 FPS, so those are not recommended for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its closest rival in terms of raw performance?

A: The RX 6700 XT has an average benchmark score of 27,425, which is nearly identical to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile (score 27,435, delta 0%). It is also within 0.5% of the desktop RTX 3090, which scores 27,565.

Q: What is the CPU’s single-thread performance like relative to its multi-core score?

A: The CPU’s single-thread score in Cinebench R23 is 3,302, while its multi-core score is 23,391. This indicates strong per-core performance, which is beneficial for FPS games that often rely on a few fast cores.

Q: Does the system maintain 60 FPS at all resolutions with the right settings?

A: Yes. At 1080p and 1440p, all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) clear 60 FPS. At 4K, only Low (90 FPS) and Medium (64 FPS) are playable; High and Ultra fall below the threshold.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 1920x1080, the highest preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with a measured average FPS of 89. This provides the best visual quality without compromising smoothness. At 2560x1440, the most demanding playable preset is also Ultra, delivering an average of 65 FPS. Moving up to 3840x2160, the situation changes: Ultra averages only 42 FPS, and High averages 56 FPS. The best playable preset at 4K is Medium, which hits an average of 64 FPS. For users targeting a locked 60 FPS experience, Medium at 4K is the ceiling, while 1440p users can enjoy Ultra settings with a comfortable margin above the threshold.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. At 1920x1080, the frame rate scales dramatically with settings: Low averages 191 FPS, Medium 135 FPS, High 118 FPS, and Ultra 89 FPS. This wide spread suggests the CPU is feeding the GPU enough data at 1080p, and the GPU’s workload dominates the frame time. However, at 3840x2160, the average FPS drops to 90 on Low, 64 on Medium, 56 on High, and 42 on Ultra. The percentage drop from 1080p Low (191 FPS) to 4K Low (90 FPS) is roughly 53%, indicating a strong GPU dependency. The CPU’s role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions where higher frame rates demand more draw calls; the i5-12600KF’s 20 MB of L3 cache and 16 threads help maintain high minimums, but the measured data shows no min FPS for most presets except Medium (e.g., 115 FPS min at 1080p Medium). The scaling between resolutions and presets confirms that for 4K, the GPU’s 384.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 12 GB GDDR6 buffer are the limiting factors, while at 1080p, the system is balanced enough to push beyond 100 FPS on Medium and above.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the CPU’s nearest rivals, the Intel Core i9-10900K has an average score of 27,872, which is only 0.3% higher than the i5-12600KF’s 27,799. Similarly, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D scores 27,896, a 0.3% difference, meaning these three CPUs would perform nearly identically in Lockdown Protocol. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE and Ryzen 7 6800U are also within 0.3% of the i5’s score, though those are lower-power mobile or low-TDP parts. For the GPU, the RX 6700 XT’s closest competitor is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile, which has a delta of 0% (score 27,435 vs. 27,425). The desktop RTX 3090 is only 0.5% faster, which is surprising given its higher tier, but the data shows they are effectively equivalent in this game’s context. The NVIDIA RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell is 1.1% slower, and the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 20 is 1.5% slower. In practice, swapping the GPU for an RTX 3090 or the CPU for an i9-10900K would yield virtually the same frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, as the deltas are all under 2%.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured average FPS is 191 on Low, 135 on Medium, 118 on High, and 89 on Ultra. The Medium preset has a recorded min of 115 FPS and a max of 156 FPS, indicating some variance but no stutter below the playable threshold. For 2560x1440, Low averages 140 FPS, Medium 99 FPS (min 84, max 114), High 87 FPS, and Ultra 65 FPS. The 1440p Medium min of 84 FPS is still well above 60, so even the lowest dips remain smooth. At 3840x2160, the averages are 90 FPS on Low, 64 FPS on Medium (min 54, max 74), 56 FPS on High, and 42 FPS on Ultra. Notably, the 4K Medium preset’s minimum of 54 FPS dips below the 60 FPS threshold, which could cause occasional hitches, but the average stays playable. The absence of min/max data for most presets suggests the benchmark focused on average performance, but where available, the numbers show that only 4K Medium falls short of a consistent 60 FPS floor, with a 54 FPS minimum.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol, but the experience depends heavily on resolution. At 1920x1080, the system clears 60 FPS on every preset, with Ultra averaging 89 FPS—making it fully playable at maximum settings. At 2560x1440, Ultra also remains viable at 65 FPS average, and even the most demanding settings stay above the threshold. For 3840x2160, the verdict is more nuanced: only Low (90 FPS) and Medium (64 FPS) are playable, while High (56 FPS) and Ultra (42 FPS) fall short of the 60 FPS target. The best settings per resolution are Ultra at 1080p, Ultra at 1440p, and Medium at 4K. The data confirms that this combo is well-suited for high-refresh 1080p and 1440p gaming, and it offers a decent 4K experience if the user is willing to drop to Medium settings. The CPU’s 79th percentile ranking and the GPU’s 72nd percentile ranking put this build in a strong position for this title, with no major bottleneck observed until 4K Ultra. For competitive play, the 1440p Medium preset at 99 FPS average provides a good balance of visual fidelity and speed, while 4K users should stick to Medium for a stable experience.