Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core i5-12600KF paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT delivers a robust performance profile for Lockdown Protocol, a fast-paced FPS. Across the three tested resolutions, this combination consistently exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold at most presets, with the most demanding settings proving playable at 1440p and 1080p. The data indicates a system that can handle high-refresh-rate gaming at lower resolutions while retaining solid performance at 4K, though the absolute highest quality settings at 2160p fall just short of the benchmark target.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS is High, which achieves an average of 76 FPS. This provides a comfortable margin above the playable threshold, making it the recommended choice for 4K gaming. The Medium preset also clears the bar at 87 FPS, but High offers superior visual fidelity without sacrificing the 60 FPS target. The Ultra preset at this resolution averages 57 FPS, which falls below the playable threshold.

For 2560x1440, the data shows that Ultra is the best playable setting, delivering an average of 89 FPS. This is a significant result, as it means the system can run the game at maximum quality on 1440p displays while maintaining a smooth experience well above the 60 FPS floor. The High preset at this resolution achieves 118 FPS, but the Ultra preset's 89 FPS average still leaves ample headroom.

At 1920x1080, the best settings are again Ultra, with an average of 121 FPS. This resolution provides the greatest flexibility, as even the most demanding preset maintains a frame rate that is more than double the playable threshold. For competitive play, the Low preset offers an exceptional 260 FPS average, which would be well-suited for high-refresh-rate monitors.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Examining the nearest rivals for the CPU, the Intel Core i5-12600KF sits very close to several other processors in synthetic benchmarks. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D has an average score of 27896, which is only 0.3% lower than the i5-12600KF's average of 27799. Similarly, the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U scores 27887, also a 0.3% difference. The Intel Core i9-10900K is a mere 0.3% behind at 27872, and the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE is 0.3% ahead at 27712. In practice, users with any of these CPUs would observe nearly identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, as the performance deltas are within a fraction of a percent.

For the GPU, the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT has an average benchmark score of 13543. Its nearest rivals show surprisingly small deltas: the AMD Radeon HD 7770M scores 13536 (0.1% difference), the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 scores 13515 (0.2%), the NVIDIA P106-090 scores 13470 (0.5%), and the AMD Radeon Pro 555 scores 13407 (1%). These figures suggest that the RX 9070 XT's benchmark position is tightly clustered with these older or lower-tier cards, though the measured in-game FPS data for Lockdown Protocol demonstrates that the RX 9070 XT performs admirably in this specific title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a granular view of performance across all resolution and settings combinations. At 3840x2160, the Low preset yields an average of 123 FPS, which is surprisingly high for 4K. The Medium preset averages 87 FPS with a minimum of 74 and a maximum of 100 FPS, showing good consistency. High averages 76 FPS, while Ultra drops to 57 FPS. The variance between Low and Ultra at 4K is substantial, representing a 66 FPS difference.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance scales significantly. The Low preset reaches 191 FPS average, a 55% improvement over the same preset at 4K. Medium averages 135 FPS with a range of 115 to 156 FPS, indicating stable frame pacing. High achieves 118 FPS, and Ultra averages 89 FPS. The step from Medium to High at this resolution shows a 17 FPS decrease, while High to Ultra represents a 29 FPS drop, suggesting that the Ultra preset is particularly demanding.

At 1920x1080, the system demonstrates its peak performance. The Low preset hits an exceptional 260 FPS average, which would fully utilize most high-refresh-rate monitors. Medium averages 185 FPS with a minimum of 157 and a maximum of 212 FPS. High achieves 161 FPS, and Ultra maintains 121 FPS. The scaling from 1440p to 1080p at the Ultra preset shows a 32 FPS increase, while at Low the increase is 69 FPS.

The Verdict

Based on the verdictByResolution data, this PC can definitively run Lockdown Protocol. At 3840x2160, the playable settings include High, Low, and Medium, with High being the best at 76 FPS. The Ultra preset at 57 FPS is not playable, as it falls below the 60 FPS threshold. This means 4K users must make a visual quality compromise, but the High preset still offers excellent fidelity.

At 2560x1440, all four presets—High, Low, Medium, and Ultra—are playable. The Ultra preset at 89 FPS is the recommended choice, providing maximum quality with a comfortable margin above the threshold. This is the sweet spot for this configuration, as it delivers the full visual experience without performance concerns.

At 1920x1080, all presets are playable, with Ultra achieving 121 FPS. This resolution offers the most headroom, making it ideal for competitive play or high-refresh-rate displays. The low preset's 260 FPS average would be particularly beneficial for esports scenarios. Overall, the system is fully capable of running Lockdown Protocol at playable frame rates across all tested resolutions, with only the 4K Ultra preset falling short.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Lockdown Protocol at 4K with maximum settings?

A: No. At 3840x2160 with the Ultra preset, the average FPS is 57, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The highest playable setting at 4K is High, which averages 76 FPS.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gaming?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 achieves an average of 89 FPS, making it the best playable option. It clears the 60 FPS threshold by 29 FPS while providing maximum visual quality.

Q: How much faster is 1080p compared to 4K on the same settings?

A: At the Low preset, 1920x1080 achieves 260 FPS versus 123 FPS at 3840x2160, representing a 137 FPS increase. At the Ultra preset, the difference is 64 FPS (121 FPS vs 57 FPS).

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded in the measured data?

A: The lowest minimum FPS recorded is 74 FPS, which occurs at 3840x2160 with the Medium preset. All other presets either have no minimum recorded or show higher values.

Q: Is the Ultra preset playable at any resolution?

A: Yes. At 2560x1440, Ultra averages 89 FPS, and at 1920x1080, Ultra averages 121 FPS. Only at 3840x2160 does Ultra fall below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does this combination rank among other tested configurations?

A: This combo ranks 874 out of 3714 tested combinations for Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the top quarter of all configurations tested.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-12600KF and AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT ranks 874 out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. This places the system in the top 23.5% of all configurations benchmarked, indicating strong overall performance. The rank reflects the balance between the CPU's 10-core, 16-thread design and the GPU's substantial compute capabilities. While the GPU's percentile ranking among all GPUs is 55%, the in-game performance for this specific title is clearly sufficient to achieve high frame rates across most settings. The rank of 874 suggests that there are many faster combinations, but also that this setup outperforms the majority of tested systems. For a 10th-generation Core i5 processor paired with a high-end Radeon GPU, this position demonstrates that the configuration is well-matched for Lockdown Protocol's demands.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals distinct roles for the CPU and GPU at different resolutions. At 3840x2160, the GPU is the dominant factor. The performance drop from 123 FPS at Low to 57 FPS at Ultra represents a 66 FPS swing, which is primarily driven by the GPU's fill rate and shader throughput. The CPU, with its 10 cores and 16 threads, is not the bottleneck at this resolution, as even the Low preset achieves 123 FPS, which is well above the playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, the balance shifts slightly. The scaling from Low (191 FPS) to Ultra (89 FPS) shows a 102 FPS difference, indicating that the GPU is still the primary constraint. However, the CPU begins to play a more significant role as frame rates increase. The 191 FPS at Low suggests that the CPU can feed the GPU adequately, but the GPU becomes saturated at higher presets.

At 1920x1080, the CPU becomes more relevant. The Low preset reaches 260 FPS, which is likely CPU-limited in certain scenes. The scaling from Low to Ultra (260 to 121 FPS) demonstrates that the GPU still handles most of the load, but the CPU's single-thread performance, with a boost clock of 4.90 GHz, ensures that frame rates remain high even at lower settings. The i5-12600KF's passmark single-thread score of 3925 indicates strong per-core performance, which is crucial for an FPS game where frame pacing and input responsiveness matter. Across all resolutions, the GPU is the primary driver of performance differences between presets, while the CPU provides sufficient headroom to avoid bottlenecking at lower resolutions and settings.