Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core i5-12600KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D combination delivers exceptional performance in Lockdown Protocol, decisively clearing the 60 FPS playability threshold at every resolution and preset tested. The data shows a system that is heavily GPU-bound at lower resolutions, yet still maintains remarkably high frame rates, making it a top-tier choice for high-refresh-rate monitors.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combo reveals a clear scaling pattern across resolutions and settings. At 1080p, the system is almost certainly rendering frames faster than the display can refresh, with even the most demanding "Ultra" preset averaging 187 FPS. The "Low" preset at 1080p pushes the average to 308 FPS, which is an extraordinary ceiling for competitive play. The "Medium" preset at 1080p yields an average of 271 FPS, with a minimum of 230 FPS and a maximum of 311 FPS, indicating that even in the most intense scenes, the frame rate never dips below a highly playable level.

Moving up to 2560x1440, the performance remains stellar. The "Ultra" preset still averages 137 FPS, which is more than double the 60 FPS target. The "High" preset at this resolution averages 183 FPS, offering a massive headroom for those with high-refresh-rate 1440p displays. The "Medium" preset delivers an average of 209 FPS, with a minimum of 178 and a maximum of 241 FPS. Even the "Low" preset is far beyond necessity, achieving a staggering 277 FPS average. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a typical performance penalty, but the RTX 5090 D's raw power means that all settings remain firmly in the high-refresh-rate territory.

At 4K (3840x2160), the system finally begins to show some strain, but only relatively speaking. The "Ultra" preset averages 88 FPS, which is still comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold and excellent for 4K gaming. The "High" preset averages 118 FPS, while "Medium" averages 135 FPS with a minimum of 115 FPS and a maximum of 155 FPS. The "Low" preset at 4K hits an average of 190 FPS. The data shows that even at the most demanding resolution and settings, the combination of the i5-12600KF and RTX 5090 D never falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold, with the "Ultra" preset at 4K being the only configuration that comes close to that limit.

Across all resolutions, the "Medium" preset is the only one with complete min/max data provided. The delta between the average and minimum FPS is consistent, suggesting a stable frame pacing experience without severe stutters or frame drops. The overall pattern indicates that this is an exceptionally powerful pairing, likely limited by the CPU in the lower resolutions, but still possessing enough raw power to dominate even at 4K Ultra.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The benchmark data provides a set of nearest rivals for both the CPU and GPU, offering context for building a comparable system. The CPU, an Intel Core i5-12600KF, is a strong performer with an average benchmark score of 27799. Its closest rival is the Intel Core i9-10900K, which has an average score of 27872, just 0.3% higher. Similarly, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D scores 27896, also just 0.3 percentage points above the i5-12600KF, indicating that this last-generation flagship is virtually identical in overall benchmark performance to the newer i5. On the other side, the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE scores 27712, which is 0.3% lower than the i5, while the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U scores 27887, again a -0.3% delta. For a gaming-focused build, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D is a particularly interesting alternative, as its 3D V-Cache likely provides similar or better gaming performance in many titles, though the data here shows them neck-and-neck in general benchmarks.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D sits in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 77712. Its closest rival in the data is the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT, which scores 76904, a 1.1% difference. This is a significant gap in class, as the RX 6650M XT is a mobile chip, while the RTX 5090 D is a flagship desktop card. The delta is small in percentage terms, but the absolute difference in performance is enormous, meaning the comparison is more about benchmark score similarity than real-world performance. The other rivals are the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT and two NVIDIA Tesla P100 variants, all within a 2.4% deltaPct. The RTX 5090 D's massive 32 GB of GDDR7 memory and 104.8 TFLOPS of FP32 power are far beyond these rivals, so while the scores are close, a system using the i5-12600KF and any of these "nearest" GPUs would not perform anywhere near the same level in a game like Lockdown Protocol.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The measured FPS data shows an average of 88 FPS at 3840x2160 with "Ultra" settings, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best preset to use for a 1080p high-refresh-rate monitor?

A: The "Ultra" preset at 1920x1080 still averages 187 FPS, so you can use the maximum settings without sacrificing frame rate. If you have an uncapped 360Hz monitor, the "Low" preset at 1080p averages 308 FPS.

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-12600KF a bottleneck for the RTX 5090 D?

A: The data does not directly measure bottlenecks, but the FPS numbers suggest it is not a limiting factor for playability. At 1080p, the system reaches up to 308 FPS, which is extremely high and likely close to the CPU's limit, but it still maintains high averages. At 4K, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor, as the FPS drops from 187 at 1080p Ultra to 88 at 4K Ultra.

Q: Is this system overkill for Lockdown Protocol?

A: Yes, this combination is exceptionally powerful for this game. The "Ultra" preset at 4K runs at 88 FPS, and every other setting combination is far above the 60 FPS threshold. This setup is designed for future-proofing or running the game at maximum settings with high refresh rates on the most demanding displays.

Q: How does this combo rank versus other systems in Lockdown Protocol?

A: It ranks 33rd out of 3714 tested combinations, placing it in the top 1% of all systems tested for this game.

Q: What is the most demanding setting that still runs at 60 FPS or more?

A: At all three resolutions, the "Ultra" preset is the most demanding setting that stays at or above 60 FPS. The lowest performance recorded is 88 FPS at 4K Ultra, which still leaves a solid margin above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of an Intel Core i5-12600KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D ranks 33rd out of 3714 tested combinations in Lockdown Protocol. This places the system in the top 1% of all systems tested, evidence of the power of the RTX 5090 D. The rank is a composite score, and the data shows the GPU is the primary driver of this high standing. The CPU, while capable, is not the top performer in its class, but it is more than sufficient to feed the GPU's massive output. The performance gap between this combo and the #1 combo is not disclosed, but the FPS data shows its strength is in its ability to maintain high frame rates with very little variance at high resolutions.

The Verdict

The data is unequivocal: this PC can absolutely run Lockdown Protocol. The verdictByResolution field confirms that all four settings (Low, Medium, High, and Ultra) are playable at every resolution tested. The system clears the 60 FPS threshold with significant headroom. At 1920x1080, the "Ultra" preset averages 187 FPS, making it ideal for high-refresh-rate gaming. At 2560x1440, the "Ultra" preset still averages 137 FPS, offering a high-quality experience on 1440p monitors. Even at the demanding 3840x2160 resolution, the "Ultra" preset averages 88 FPS, ensuring a smooth and immersive 4K experience. This is a no-compromise system for this game, capable of maxing out the settings and delivering a flawlessly smooth experience on any common display configuration.

Best Settings per Resolution

The following are the most demanding presets that stay at or above the 60 FPS playable threshold at each resolution, with the exact measured average FPS.

• 3840x2160 (4K): Ultra — 88 FPS
• 2560x1440 (1440p): Ultra — 137 FPS
• 1920x1080 (1080p): Ultra — 187 FPS

The system has enough performance headroom to run every setting at every resolution, so the "best" setting is always the maximum visual quality preset available. At 4K, the 88 FPS average still leaves a 28 FPS margin for dips, ensuring a stable experience. At 1440p and 1080p, the frame rates are so high that the limiting factor will be the refresh rate of the monitor, not the system's rendering power.