Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core i5-12600KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti delivers a dominant performance in Lockdown Protocol, ranking in the 88.6th percentile (425th out of 3,714 tested combos) and clearing the 60 FPS threshold at every resolution and preset tested, including 4K Ultra. This combination provides a high-refresh-rate experience at 1080p and 1440p, while still maintaining a smooth and fully playable frame rate at 4K with maximum settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 425 out of 3,714 tested combinations places it firmly in the top 12% of all systems benchmarked for this game. This is an exceptionally strong result, indicating that this pairing is well above the median performer. The CPU and GPU components are both high-end, with the processor sitting in the 79th percentile among all CPUs and the graphics card in the 84th percentile among all GPUs, which explains the overall high placement.

Looking at the processor’s direct rivals, the i5-12600KF’s average benchmark score of 27,799 is effectively a dead heat with several strong competitors. It trails the Intel Core i9-10900K by a negligible 0.3%, and it also sits 0.3% behind the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D. Conversely, it leads the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE by a similarly negligible 0.3%. This indicates that while the CPU is not a class leader, its performance is perfectly adequate to feed the RTX 4070 Ti in this title, and it is not a bottleneck. On the GPU side, the RTX 4070 Ti’s average score of 44,795 places it ahead of the NVIDIA RTX A6000 by a solid 1.6%, though it sits 0.8% behind the RTX 5090 Mobile and 1.3% behind the AMD Radeon Pro 5500 XT. The data suggests that the graphics card is the primary driver of the excellent in-game results, as its performance relative to its peers is more differentiated.

Best Settings per Resolution

The measured data confirms that this system can achieve a flawless 60+ FPS experience at every resolution, allowing users to prioritize visual fidelity without compromise. The most demanding preset that remains at or above the 60 FPS playable threshold is as follows:

• 3840x2160 (4K): Ultra settings, achieving an average of 67.9 FPS. This is the only resolution where the Ultra preset dips below the 100 FPS mark, but it still provides a comfortable margin above the playable threshold.
• 2560x1440 (1440p): Ultra settings, achieving an average of 104.1 FPS. This provides a high-refresh-rate experience at maximum quality, a significant 53% improvement over the 4K Ultra result.
• 1920x1080 (1080p): Ultra settings, achieving an average of 144.7 FPS. This is an excellent result for competitive play on high-refresh-rate monitors, offering a very fluid and responsive experience.

At every resolution, the system has headroom above the 60 FPS target even when all settings are pushed to their absolute maximum, making it a versatile performer for any display configuration.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a clear pattern where the GPU is the dominant performance factor, especially as resolution increases. The scaling from 1080p to 4K highlights this dynamic.

At 1920x1080, the frame rates are exceptionally high across all presets, ranging from 144.7 FPS at Ultra to 303.2 FPS at Low. The relatively small gap between the Low and Ultra presets (roughly a 2.1x difference) suggests that at this resolution, the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU at very high rates, but the GPU is still the primary limiter when settings are increased. The RTX 4070 Ti is being pushed to its limits with higher graphical loads, while the i5-12600KF has enough headroom to maintain high draw calls and physics calculations.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance curve shifts. The Ultra preset delivers 104.1 FPS, which is a 28% decrease from the 1080p Ultra score of 144.7 FPS. This significant drop reinforces that the GPU is the limiting factor, as the increased pixel count directly impacts the rendering workload. The CPU’s role becomes less critical here, as the GPU is clearly the bottleneck. The jump from Low to Ultra at 1440p (223 FPS to 104.1 FPS) is a 53% performance reduction, showing a heavier load on the graphics card.

At 3840x2160, the GPU’s dominance is absolute. The Ultra preset scores 67.9 FPS, which is 53% lower than the 1440p Ultra score. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is steep, further proving that the RTX 4070 Ti is the sole determinant of performance at this resolution. The CPU’s workload does not increase with resolution, so its relative importance diminishes even further. The data strongly indicates that for this game, the RTX 4070 Ti is the component that dictates the playable settings, while the i5-12600KF provides a stable foundation that never becomes a limiting factor.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the system achieves an average of 67.9 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. All four tested settings presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable at this resolution.

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

A: The data shows that Ultra settings at 2560x1440 produce an average of 104.1 FPS. Since this is well above the 60 FPS target, it is the recommended preset for the highest visual quality without sacrificing smoothness.

Q: How much better is the performance at 1080p compared to 4K?

A: At 1080p with Ultra settings, the average frame rate is 144.7 FPS, which is 113% higher than the 67.9 FPS achieved at 4K Ultra. This demonstrates the significant performance headroom available at lower resolutions.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game?

A: The benchmark results indicate that the GPU is the primary driver of performance. The frame rates scale significantly with resolution (e.g., from 144.7 FPS at 1080p Ultra to 67.9 FPS at 4K Ultra), which is characteristic of a GPU-bound workload. The CPU’s performance is adequate, as evidenced by its ability to maintain high frame rates at lower resolutions.

Q: What is the highest refresh rate this combo can support?

A: At 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves an average of 303.2 FPS, which can support the highest refresh rate monitors. Even at 1440p with High settings, it maintains 139.9 FPS, which is suitable for most high-refresh-rate displays.

Q: Is the Ultra preset playable at all resolutions?

A: Yes, the Ultra preset is playable at every resolution tested. It delivers 144.7 FPS at 1080p, 104.1 FPS at 1440p, and 67.9 FPS at 4K, all of which exceed the 60 FPS threshold.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following data presents the exact average frame rates measured for each resolution and settings preset combination.

3840x2160 (4K)

• Ultra: 67.9 FPS average
• High: 91.5 FPS average
• Medium: 104.8 FPS average
• Low: 142.9 FPS average

2560x1440 (1440p)

• Ultra: 104.1 FPS average
• High: 139.9 FPS average
• Medium: 157.1 FPS average
• Low: 223 FPS average

1920x1080 (1080p)

• Ultra: 144.7 FPS average
• High: 189.4 FPS average
• Medium: 217.7 FPS average
• Low: 303.2 FPS average

The Verdict

The data definitively shows that the Intel Core i5-12600KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti combination can run Lockdown Protocol exceptionally well. According to the verdict data, every resolution and preset combination tested is playable, meaning all clear the 60 FPS threshold.

The system is not just playable; it is a high-performance powerhouse. At 1920x1080, it delivers a stellar 144.7 FPS on Ultra settings, making it ideal for high-refresh-rate competitive gaming. At 2560x1440, it still provides a superb 104.1 FPS on Ultra, offering a perfect balance of speed and visual fidelity for most modern monitors. Even at the demanding 3840x2160 resolution, it maintains a comfortable 67.9 FPS on Ultra, allowing for a fully immersive 4K gaming experience. In summary, this PC will run Lockdown Protocol at maximum settings with a smooth, consistent frame rate at any resolution, from 1080p to 4K.