Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core i5-12600KF paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT delivers a strong performance profile in Lockdown Protocol, with the data showing a clear ability to handle high refresh rates at mainstream resolutions. Across the board, the combination exhibits significant headroom above the 60 FPS playable threshold, with the most demanding settings at 4K being the only scenario where the system falls short. The benchmark data indicates that this is a well-balanced pairing for a fast-paced FPS, though the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo produces exceptional frame rates that leverage high-refresh displays. The Low preset yields an average of 235 FPS, which is the highest score recorded in the entire dataset. Moving to Medium, the average drops to 167 FPS, with a minimum of 142 FPS and a maximum of 192 FPS, indicating consistent performance even during intense scenes. The High preset maintains an average of 146 FPS, while the Ultra preset still delivers a robust 109 FPS. None of the 1080p results dip below the 60 FPS threshold, showing that the system is never constrained at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the performance scales down but remains highly playable. The Low preset averages 172 FPS, which is still a very high refresh rate. The Medium preset produces an average of 122 FPS, with a minimum of 104 FPS and a maximum of 141 FPS. The High preset records an average of 107 FPS. The Ultra preset, which is the most demanding, still manages an average of 80 FPS. This demonstrates that the combination can handle 1440p gaming with all settings enabled without falling below the playable threshold.

At 3840x2160, the system starts to show its limitations under maximum load. The Low preset averages 111 FPS, which is respectable for 4K. The Medium preset averages 79 FPS, with a minimum of 67 FPS and a maximum of 91 FPS. The High preset averages 69 FPS. However, the Ultra preset is the only configuration that fails to maintain 60 FPS, with an average of just 52 FPS. This suggests that while the GPU is powerful, the Ultra settings at 4K require more graphical horsepower than this pairing can provide.

How This Combo Ranks

The benchmark data places this specific combination of the Intel Core i5-12600KF and AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT at rank 1235 out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. This puts it in the upper third of all tested systems, indicating that it outperforms a majority of other configurations. The rank of 1235 suggests a capable system, but the field of 3714 combos includes many high-end setups that push it down the list. The data indicates that while this pairing is certainly competent, there are many other combinations that can produce higher frame rates in this specific title. The percentile data for the individual components—79th for the CPU and 51st for the GPU—contextualizes this rank, showing that the processor is a strong performer while the graphics card is more mid-pack in the broader spectrum of tested hardware.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions and presets reveals a clear division of labor between the CPU and GPU. At 1920x1080, the CPU plays a more prominent role. The difference between the Low preset (235 FPS) and the Ultra preset (109 FPS) is substantial, showing that the GPU is still the primary driver. However, the high frame rates at this resolution suggest the processor is capable of feeding the GPU efficiently, avoiding a bottleneck. The jump from 1080p Low (235 FPS) to 1440p Low (172 FPS) is a 27% reduction, which is primarily a GPU load increase.

The GPU's influence becomes more pronounced as resolution increases. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset still achieves 80 FPS, showing the GPU has ample headroom. The transition from 1440p Ultra (80 FPS) to 4K Ultra (52 FPS) is a 35% drop, highlighting that the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K. The data shows that the RX 7800 XT scales predictably with resolution, while the i5-12600KF maintains consistent performance. At 4K, the CPU's role diminishes, and the workload shifts almost entirely to the GPU. The fact that 4K Medium (79 FPS) is faster than 1440p Ultra (80 FPS) is expected, as the higher resolution with lower settings reduces the pixel shader load but increases the overall pixel count, which the GPU handles well. The CPU's strong single-thread and multi-thread scores—evidenced by a 3dmark single-thread score of 1016 and a cinebench r23 multicore score of 23391—ensure it can keep up with the GPU's demands at lower resolutions where frame rates are highest.

The Verdict

The data clearly answers whether this PC can run Lockdown Protocol: yes, with high confidence. The verdict by resolution confirms that the system clears the 60 FPS playable threshold in all tested settings at 1920x1080 and 2560x1440. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset achieves 109 FPS, and at 2560x1440, the Ultra preset achieves 80 FPS, both well above the threshold. At 3840x2160, the system is also playable on High, Low, and Medium settings, with the High preset averaging 69 FPS. The only configuration that fails to reach 60 FPS is 4K Ultra, which averages 52 FPS. Therefore, for competitive play, 1080p and 1440p are excellent choices, allowing for maximum visual fidelity at high frame rates. For 4K gaming, users can still enjoy a smooth experience by selecting the High preset, which maintains an average of 69 FPS.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU provides context for what other hardware would behave similarly. The Intel Core i5-12600KF has an average benchmark score of 27799, with its closest competitor being the Intel Core i9-10900K, which scores 27872, a delta of -0.3%, meaning the i9-10900K is essentially identical in performance. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D scores 27896, also a -0.3% delta, indicating that it would deliver nearly the same frame rates. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE scores 27712, a +0.3% delta, and the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U scores 27887, a -0.3% delta. These CPUs would all produce virtually indistinguishable results in Lockdown Protocol.

For the GPU, the AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT has an average benchmark score of 11627. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 with a score of 11680 (-0.5% delta), which would be a very close match. The AMD Radeon Pro 5500M scores 11528 (+0.9% delta), and the NVIDIA Tesla K20c scores 11479 (+1.3% delta). The AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT scores 11842 (-1.8% delta). These GPUs would offer a similar level of performance, meaning users with these alternatives would see comparable average frame rates in this game. It is important to note that while these components have similar benchmark averages, their architectural differences could lead to slightly different results in specific titles, but the data suggests the overall experience would be consistent.

Best Settings per Resolution

The optimal settings for maintaining 60 FPS or higher are defined by the most demanding preset that stays at or above the threshold. At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, which achieves an average of 109 FPS. This provides the highest visual quality while still delivering a frame rate that is nearly double the playable threshold. At 2560x1440, the best settings are also Ultra, with an average of 80 FPS. This allows users to fully max out the game's visuals at 1440p without sacrificing smoothness. At 3840x2160, the best settings are High, which averages 69 FPS. While Ultra is not playable, the High preset offers a substantial visual upgrade over Medium and still maintains a comfortable margin above 60 FPS. Choosing Medium at 4K would yield 79 FPS, but High provides a better balance of fidelity and performance. For users prioritizing the highest possible frame rates, the Low preset at 1080p delivers 235 FPS, but the Ultra preset at 1080p is the sweet spot for combining high refresh rates with superior image quality.