Lockdown Protocol

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Intel Core i5-12600KF sits in a dense performance cluster. Its average benchmark score of 27799 places it within a narrow band of rivals. The nearest competitor is the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D, which scores 27896, a delta of -0.3% from the i5-12600KF. That difference is essentially negligible in real-world terms. The Intel Core i9-10900K scores 27872, also -0.3% relative to this chip. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE scores 27712, putting it 0.3% behind the i5-12600KF. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800U scores 27887, again a -0.3% delta. What this means for the user is that swapping between any of these four processors would produce nearly identical frame rates in most scenarios. The i5-12600KF's 79th percentile ranking among all CPUs confirms it is a solidly above-average part, but the data shows it is not a standout outlier; it is firmly embedded in a competitive pack.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER posts an average benchmark score of 12986. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA Tesla M2090 at 13075, which is 0.7% faster. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile scores 12940, a 0.4% delta, meaning the GTX 1660 SUPER is marginally ahead. The AMD Radeon RX 580 scores 12928, also a 0.4% delta, again with the GTX 1660 SUPER slightly ahead. The AMD Radeon 740M scores 12870, a 0.9% delta, placing it a bit further behind. The GTX 1660 SUPER sits at the 53rd percentile among all GPUs, which indicates it is squarely mid-pack. Users coming from an RX 580 or an RTX 3050 Ti Mobile would see very similar performance, with differences well under one percent. The Tesla M2090 is the only rival in this group that edges out the GTX 1660 SUPER, and even then only by 0.7%.

Combined, this CPU and GPU pairing represents a balanced mid-range setup. The CPU's performance cluster is well above the GPU's cluster in percentile terms, suggesting that in many gaming workloads, the GTX 1660 SUPER will be the limiting factor. However, the data for Lockdown Protocol specifically shows that this pairing can handle the game at several resolutions and settings, which is covered in detail below.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings is 78.5, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold by a comfortable margin.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 2560x1440?

A: Medium is the best playable setting at 2560x1440. It delivers an average of 66.3 FPS, which stays above the 60 FPS threshold. High settings at this resolution drop to 54.7 FPS, which is below playable.

Q: Is 3840x2160 playable at any setting?

A: No. At 3840x2160, even Low settings only reach 57.3 FPS on average, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. High, Medium, and Ultra produce 37.1, 42.3, and 27.7 FPS respectively, none of which are playable.

Q: How much faster is Low versus Ultra at 1920x1080?

A: At 1920x1080, Low settings deliver 123.4 FPS on average, while Ultra settings deliver 54.8 FPS. That is a difference of 68.6 FPS, or roughly 2.25 times the frame rate when moving from Ultra to Low.

Q: What is the performance delta between the GTX 1660 SUPER and the AMD Radeon RX 580?

A: The GTX 1660 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 12986, while the RX 580 scores 12928. The delta is 0.4%, meaning the GTX 1660 SUPER is marginally faster. This difference is unlikely to be noticeable in actual gameplay.

Q: Does the CPU have a larger performance lead over its rivals than the GPU does?

A: Yes. The i5-12600KF's nearest CPU rival, the Ryzen 7 5800X3D, is only 0.3% faster. In contrast, the GTX 1660 SUPER's nearest GPU rival, the Tesla M2090, is 0.7% faster. The CPU's cluster is tighter, with all rivals within 0.3% either way, while the GPU's closest rival has a slightly larger edge.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-12600KF and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER ranks 3157 out of 3714 tested combinations for Lockdown Protocol. This places the pairing in the 15th percentile of all tested combos, meaning roughly 85% of other system configurations perform better. This is a low ranking, but it does not tell the full story. The game is an FPS title, and the measured data shows that this combo can achieve playable frame rates at 1920x1080 and 2560x1440 with the right settings. The rank reflects the overall capability of the hardware relative to the full spectrum of tested systems, many of which include far more powerful GPUs. The GTX 1660 SUPER's 53rd percentile GPU ranking, combined with the CPU's 79th percentile ranking, suggests the GPU is the bottleneck in this pairing. Users should expect to lean on lower settings to maintain smooth performance, particularly at higher resolutions.

The Verdict

The recorded data indicates that this PC can run Lockdown Protocol, but with significant caveats. At 1920x1080, the system clears the 60 FPS playable threshold on High, Medium, and Low settings. High is the best playable preset at this resolution, delivering 78.5 FPS on average. At 2560x1440, the system clears the threshold on Medium and Low, with Medium being the best playable option at 66.3 FPS. At 3840x2160, no setting reaches 60 FPS. Low comes closest at 57.3 FPS, but it falls short. Verdict by resolution: 1920x1080 is fully playable with headroom, 2560x1440 is playable only on lower presets, and 3840x2160 is not playable at any tested setting.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions and four settings each. At 1920x1080, the system shows strong performance. Low settings produce an average of 123.4 FPS. Medium settings drop to 85.6 FPS. High settings deliver 78.5 FPS. Ultra settings fall to 54.8 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. The gap between Low and Ultra is substantial, with Low offering more than double the frame rate of Ultra.

At 2560x1440, performance scales down noticeably. Low settings average 89.5 FPS. Medium settings average 66.3 FPS, which is just above the playable threshold. High settings average 54.7 FPS, and Ultra settings average 42.8 FPS. The transition from Medium to High represents a drop of 11.6 FPS, pushing the system from playable to unplayable territory.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles across the board. Low settings average 57.3 FPS, narrowly missing the threshold. Medium settings average 42.3 FPS. High settings average 37.1 FPS. Ultra settings average 27.7 FPS. The data shows a consistent degradation as resolution increases, with the GPU unable to sustain playable frame rates at 4K regardless of preset.

No minimum or maximum FPS values were recorded in the database, so only average FPS figures are available for analysis. The absence of min/max data means the consistency of frame delivery cannot be assessed, but the averages provide a clear picture of overall performance.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, with an average of 78.5 FPS. This leaves 18.5 FPS of headroom above the threshold, making it a safe choice for smooth gameplay. Medium also clears the threshold at 85.6 FPS, but High offers better visual quality while still maintaining playable performance.

At 2560x1440, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Medium, with an average of 66.3 FPS. This provides only 6.3 FPS of headroom, which is a narrow margin. Users who prefer higher visual fidelity would need to accept the 54.7 FPS average of High, but that falls below the playable threshold. Low is also playable at 89.5 FPS, but Medium strikes the best balance between quality and performance.

At 3840x2160, no preset reaches 60 FPS, so there is no recommended best setting. The closest option is Low at 57.3 FPS, but it does not meet the playable threshold. Users attempting 4K would need to consider lowering resolution or accepting sub-60 FPS performance.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows that the GPU is the dominant factor in Lockdown Protocol's performance at every resolution tested. The CPU's benchmark scores are strong, with a 79th percentile ranking, while the GPU sits at the 53rd percentile. This imbalance indicates that the GTX 1660 SUPER is the limiting component.

The scaling between resolutions confirms this. Moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 at High settings drops the average FPS from 78.5 to 54.7, a reduction of 30.3%. Moving from 2560x1440 to 3840x2160 at High settings drops the average FPS from 54.7 to 37.1, a further reduction of 32.2%. These large drops are characteristic of GPU-bound workloads, where increasing pixel count directly taxes the graphics processor.

The scaling between presets at a fixed resolution also points to GPU dominance. At 1920x1080, the difference between Low and Ultra is 68.6 FPS, which is a massive swing driven by the GPU's inability to handle the increased shading and texture work at Ultra. At 2560x1440, the difference between Low and Ultra is 46.7 FPS. At 3840x2160, the difference is 29.6 FPS. The shrinking absolute differences at higher resolutions indicate that the GPU is already saturated and additional settings changes have less impact.

The CPU's role is less pronounced. At 1920x1080 Low settings, the system reaches 123.4 FPS, which is high enough that the CPU could become a factor in certain scenes, but the recorded averages do not show a CPU bottleneck. At 2560x1440 and 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor, as frame rates drop well below what the CPU is capable of feeding. The 10-core, 16-thread i5-12600KF has ample headroom for this game, and its 3.70 GHz base clock and 4.90 GHz boost clock provide strong single-thread performance that handles FPS game logic without issue.

In summary, users upgrading this system should prioritize the GPU first. The CPU is well above the GPU in relative performance, and any gains from a CPU upgrade would be minimal at 1920x1080 and negligible at higher resolutions. The bottleneck is squarely on the GTX 1660 SUPER, and the measured FPS data reflects that consistently across all three resolutions.