Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core i5-12600KF paired with the Intel Arc B370 is a combination that sits near the bottom of the database’s tested configurations for Lockdown Protocol. The GPU is the limiting factor throughout, and the recorded data shows that only the lowest settings at 1080p can clear the 60 FPS playable threshold. At higher resolutions or with more demanding presets, the frame rates fall well below what is needed for a smooth experience.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU in this combo occupy very different positions in the database’s performance hierarchy. The Intel Core i5-12600KF is a strong processor, ranking in the 79th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Core i9-10900K, which scores 0.3% lower, the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE, which scores 0.3% higher, the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U, which scores 0.3% lower, and the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D, which scores 0.3% lower. In practical terms, these CPUs are effectively interchangeable in this context, with deltas of less than a single percentage point. The i5-12600KF is not the source of any performance bottleneck here.

The Intel Arc B370 tells a different story. It ranks in the 5th percentile among all GPUs, and its nearest rivals are all legacy or low-power parts. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 scores 0.2% lower, the ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 0.5% lower, the AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 0.7% lower, and the AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1.4% higher. This places the Arc B370 in the same performance class as integrated and older discrete graphics solutions from over a decade ago. For Lockdown Protocol, any of these GPUs would produce similar results, meaning the frame rates recorded for this combo are representative of a very low-end graphics experience rather than anything tied to the CPU’s capabilities.

How This Combo Ranks

The database ranks this combination at 3427 out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. That places it in the bottom 8% of all configurations. Benchmark results indicate that this is not a competitive pairing for the game, and the rank reflects a system that will struggle to maintain playable frame rates outside of the least demanding scenarios. The i5-12600KF has the processing headroom to handle the game’s logic, but the Arc B370 drags the overall result down. The rank is driven almost entirely by the GPU, as the CPU’s own percentile ranking is far higher than the combo’s overall position suggests.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates show a clear pattern: the Arc B370 is overwhelmed by Lockdown Protocol at higher resolutions and settings. At 3840x2160, the average frame rate is 23 FPS on High, 38 FPS on Low, 27 FPS on Medium, and 18 FPS on Ultra. The only setting with recorded minimum and maximum values at this resolution is Medium, which runs between 23 and 31 FPS. None of these averages approach the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440, the results improve but remain insufficient. The average frame rate is 36 FPS on High, 58 FPS on Low, 42 FPS on Medium, and 27 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset shows a range of 35 to 48 FPS. Even the best case, Low at 58 FPS, falls just short of the 60 FPS line, and that average is likely to dip below 60 during intense scenes given the lack of a recorded minimum.

At 1920x1080, the combo finally reaches playable territory, but only on the Low preset. The Low setting delivers an average of 80 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold by a comfortable margin. The High preset averages 49 FPS, Medium averages 57 FPS with a range of 48 to 65 FPS, and Ultra averages 37 FPS. The Medium preset is close to playable, but its recorded minimum of 48 FPS means it cannot be considered reliable. The data shows that 1080p Low is the only configuration that consistently stays above the playable threshold.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol, but only under very specific conditions. According to the verdict data, the 3840x2160 resolution has no playable settings at all, and neither does 2560x1440. The only playable configuration in the entire set is 1920x1080 with the Low preset, which achieves an average of 80 FPS. At 1080p Medium, the average drops to 57 FPS with a minimum of 48 FPS, so it fails the 60 FPS requirement. At 1080p High, the average is 49 FPS, and at 1080p Ultra, it is 37 FPS. If the goal is a stable 60 FPS, the user must stick to 1080p Low. Any other resolution or preset combination will result in frame rates below the playable threshold, often significantly so.

CPU and GPU Roles

The division of labor between the i5-12600KF and the Arc B370 is stark. The CPU is a high-end part, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23391 and a single-core score of 3302, placing it in the 79th percentile of all CPUs. The GPU, by contrast, has a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1184, placing it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs. The frame rate scaling across resolutions confirms that the GPU is the dominant constraint. From 1080p Low to 1440p Low, the average frame rate drops from 80 to 58 FPS, a reduction of 27.5%. From 1440p Low to 2160p Low, the average drops from 58 to 38 FPS, a further reduction of 34.5%. These are massive losses that can only be attributed to the GPU’s limited rendering capacity.

The CPU’s role is comparatively minor. The i5-12600KF has more than enough threads and clock speed for a game like Lockdown Protocol, and its benchmark scores suggest it would not bottleneck even at lower resolutions. The frame rate differences between presets at the same resolution are also GPU-driven. At 1080p, the gap between Low and Ultra is 43 FPS, from 80 down to 37 FPS. At 1440p, the same preset gap is 31 FPS, from 58 down to 27 FPS. At 2160p, the gap is 20 FPS, from 38 down to 18 FPS. The shrinking gap at higher resolutions indicates that the GPU is already saturated and additional settings changes have less impact. The CPU is not the limiting factor at any resolution, and the data shows that upgrading the GPU would be the only meaningful path to higher frame rates.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 60 FPS?

A: Yes, but only at 1920x1080 with the Low preset, where it averages 80 FPS. All other tested settings and resolutions fall below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best settings preset for this combo?

A: The database identifies 1080p Low as the best playable setting, with an average frame rate of 80 FPS. No other preset at any resolution qualifies as playable.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems for Lockdown Protocol?

A: It ranks 3427 out of 3714 tested combos, placing it in the bottom portion of the database’s results for this game.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more responsible for the low frame rates?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor. The Intel Arc B370 ranks in the 5th percentile of all GPUs, while the i5-12600KF ranks in the 79th percentile of all CPUs, and frame rates scale heavily with resolution and settings, which is typical of a GPU bottleneck.

Q: What happens if I lower the resolution to 1440p?

A: Even at 2560x1440 with the Low preset, the average frame rate is 58 FPS, which is just below the 60 FPS threshold. Higher presets at this resolution average between 27 and 42 FPS.

Q: Are there any settings at 4K that are playable?

A: No. At 3840x2160, the best average frame rate is 38 FPS on Low, and the worst is 18 FPS on Ultra. The verdict data lists no playable settings at this resolution.