Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core i5-12600KF (launch MSRP $264) paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER (launch MSRP $599 USD) is a mainstream desktop combination aimed at high-refresh 1080p and 1440p gaming. Measured performance in Lockdown Protocol, a 2024 FPS title, shows that this pairing clears the 60 FPS playable threshold at every tested preset and resolution, including 4K Ultra. The following breakdown uses measured FPS data and benchmark scores to detail exactly what this combo can do.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates for this CPU/GPU pair in Lockdown Protocol are listed below. The Medium preset is the only one with recorded min/max values; for Low, High, and Ultra, only average FPS was captured.

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |

|------------|----------|---------|---------|---------|

| 1920x1080 | Low | 290 | — | — |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 206 | 175 | 237 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 180 | — | — |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 135 | — | — |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 212 | — | — |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 151 | 128 | 173 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 132 | — | — |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 99 | — | — |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 137 | — | — |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 97 | 83 | 112 |

| 3840x2160 | High | 85 | — | — |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 64 | — | — |

The data shows a clear scaling pattern: as resolution increases, average FPS drops across every preset. At Low, the 1080p average of 290 FPS falls to 212 at 1440p and 137 at 4K. At Ultra, the 1080p average of 135 FPS falls to 99 at 1440p and 64 at 4K. The Medium preset’s min/max values (175/237 at 1080p, 128/173 at 1440p, 83/112 at 4K) indicate that frame times remain consistent, with no severe hitches. The High preset sits between Medium and Ultra at all resolutions, with 180 FPS at 1080p, 132 at 1440p, and 85 at 4K.

Best Settings per Resolution

At every resolution tested, the Ultra preset — the most demanding available — maintains an average above the 60 FPS playable threshold. At 1920x1080, Ultra averages 135 FPS; at 2560x1440, it averages 99 FPS; and at 3840x2160, it averages 64 FPS. Therefore, the best settings for this combo are simply the maximum preset at all three resolutions. The 4K Ultra result of 64 FPS is above the 60 FPS threshold, though it leaves a smaller margin than the lower resolutions. Players who want a larger buffer at 4K can drop to High (85 FPS) or Medium (97 FPS), but the data confirms that Ultra is playable at 4K.

CPU and GPU Roles

To understand which component drives performance in Lockdown Protocol, look at how frame rates scale with resolution and preset. The i5-12600KF is a 10-core, 16-thread Alder Lake processor with a boost clock of 4.90 GHz and a 20 MB L3 cache. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score is 23391 and single-core 3302. The RTX 4070 SUPER, based on Ada Lovelace, has 7168 shading units, 12 GB GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, and a boost clock of 2475 MHz. Its PassMark G3D score is 29995.

At Low settings, the 1080p average of 290 FPS is far above what most displays can show, indicating that the CPU is not the bottleneck at this resolution. The drop to 137 FPS at 4K Low is consistent with the GPU becoming the limiting factor as pixel count increases. At Ultra, the 1080p average of 135 FPS drops to 64 FPS at 4K — a reduction that tracks the GPU’s rendering load. The GPU’s percentile rank (83rd among all GPUs) is slightly higher than the CPU’s (79th), but both are well within the top quarter of their respective categories.

The scaling between presets at a fixed resolution further highlights the GPU’s role. At 1440p, moving from Low (212 FPS) to Ultra (99 FPS) cuts the average by more than half, which is a typical GPU-driven response. The CPU’s single-thread and multi-thread scores suggest it can feed the GPU adequately; the 3dmark single-thread score of 1016 and 16-thread score of 7956 show balanced performance. The i5-12600KF’s 10-core, 16-thread configuration with a 4.90 GHz boost clock provides ample headroom for the game’s logic, while the RTX 4070 SUPER’s 12 GB GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth handle the texture and geometry load at higher resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

Among the 3714 CPU/GPU combinations tested for Lockdown Protocol, this pairing holds the 582nd position. That places it in the upper tier of tested systems. The CPU’s percentile rank is 79, meaning it outperforms 79% of all CPUs in the database, while the GPU’s percentile is 83. In terms of direct rivals, the i5-12600KF’s average benchmark score of 27799 is within 0.3% of the Core i9-10900K (27872) and the Ryzen 7 5800X3D (27896), and it leads the Ryzen 5 8500GE (27712) by 0.3%. The RTX 4070 SUPER’s average score of 43223 is 0.1% lower than the Quadro M6000 24 GB (43262) and 1% lower than the RTX 4090 Mobile (43667), but it trails the Quadro M6000 (43301) by 0.2%. These margins are small, meaning the combo sits in a competitive performance band.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Lockdown Protocol at 4K Ultra?

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 Ultra is 64, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best preset to use at 1440p?

A: The Ultra preset is the most demanding and still averages 99 FPS at 2560x1440, so it is the best setting.

Q: How does the i5-12600KF compare to the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D?

A: In average benchmark score, the i5-12600KF is 0.3% slower than the Ryzen 7 5800X3D.

Q: What are the minimum and maximum frame rates at 1080p Medium?

A: The 1080p Medium preset shows a minimum of 175 FPS and a maximum of 237 FPS, with an average of 206 FPS.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU more limiting at 4K?

A: The data shows that at 4K, the frame rates drop significantly across all presets compared to 1080p, indicating the GPU is the primary limiter. The GPU’s 83rd percentile rank and the CPU’s 79th percentile suggest both are strong, but the resolution scaling points to GPU-bound behavior.

Q: What is the playable threshold for Lockdown Protocol?

A: The playable threshold is 60 FPS. This combo exceeds it at all tested settings and resolutions.

The Verdict

Based on the measured FPS data, the Intel Core i5-12600KF + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER can run Lockdown Protocol at maximum settings on every resolution tested. At 1920x1080, Ultra averages 135 FPS; at 2560x1440, Ultra averages 99 FPS; and at 3840x2160, Ultra averages 64 FPS. All three are above the 60 FPS playable threshold. Therefore, this combo delivers a fully playable experience at the highest preset across 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. The verdict by resolution confirms that all settings — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — are playable at all three resolutions. This is a capable pairing for Lockdown Protocol, with the only minor caveat being that 4K Ultra’s 64 FPS average leaves a relatively slim margin above the 60 FPS line, but it still clears the threshold.