Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core i7-12700K and AMD Radeon RX 6600 combination presents a specific performance profile for Lockdown Protocol, a 2024-released FPS. The data indicates that this pairing is measured, not estimated, and ranks 2862nd out of 3714 tested combos in this game. The CPU holds an 84th percentile ranking among all CPUs, while the GPU sits at the 63rd percentile among all GPUs. This disparity suggests the processor has more headroom than the graphics card in this pairing.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals, based on average benchmark scores, are all within a narrow band of performance. The Intel Core i5-13600T posts an average score of 35305, which is a -0.1% delta from the i7-12700K's 35287 average. The Intel Core i7-12700KF scores 35365, a -0.2% delta, while the Intel Core i7-13700T reaches 35403, a -0.3% delta. The Intel Core 5 213PE completes the group with a 35428 average score, showing a -0.4% delta. These four alternatives are effectively performance peers for the CPU, with deltas under half a percent.

On the GPU side, the Radeon RX 6600's nearest rivals present a similar picture of near-identical performance. The NVIDIA Quadro K6000 has an average score of 19030, showing a 0% delta from the RX 6600's 19036 average. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile scores 19049, a -0.1% delta. The NVIDIA Tesla K20m reaches 19089, a -0.3% delta, and the NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation scores 18954, a 0.4% delta. In practical terms, any of these GPUs would deliver nearly indistinguishable frame rates in Lockdown Protocol.

When considering a full system replacement, mixing any of the four rival CPUs with any of the four rival GPUs would yield benchmark behavior essentially identical to the i7-12700K and RX 6600 pairing. The deltas are so small that in-game performance differences would be within measurement noise. Users looking for similar behavior should focus on these eight components as direct substitutes.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals which component constrains performance at each resolution. At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor. The average FPS at High settings drops to 44.9, while the CPU's strong 3dmark_max_threads score of 9979 cannot compensate. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K shows a steep drop: 72.2 FPS at Low, 51.3 at Medium, 44.9 at High, and 34.2 at Ultra. This 38.0 FPS spread across presets indicates the GPU is saturated.

Moving to 2560x1440, the balance shifts slightly. The average FPS at High is 66.6, at Medium 75.4, and at Low 105.9. Ultra drops to 50.7. The gap between Low and Ultra is 55.2 FPS, larger than at 4K, which shows the GPU still dominates but the CPU begins to matter more at lower settings.

At 1920x1080, the CPU's role becomes more significant. Low settings produce 143.3 FPS, Medium 104.5, High 88.7, and Ultra 69.9. The spread from Low to Ultra is 73.4 FPS. The CPU's 3dmark_16_threads score of 9276 and cinebench_r23_multicore score of 19784 provide enough throughput to push high frame rates at Low settings, but the GPU's 8 GB GDDR6 memory and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth become the bottleneck as settings increase. The data shows that at 1080p, the i7-12700K can feed the RX 6600 effectively at lower presets, but the GPU caps Ultra at 69.9 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured average FPS values are consistent and playable across all presets. Low settings deliver 143.3 FPS, Medium reaches 104.5 FPS, High achieves 88.7 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 69.9 FPS. Every preset clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a predictable performance cost, with Ultra costing 73.4 FPS compared to Low.

The 2560x1440 results show more variation. Low settings produce 105.9 FPS, Medium 75.4 FPS, and High 66.6 FPS, all above 60 FPS. Ultra drops to 50.7 FPS, which falls below the playable threshold. The step from Medium to High costs 8.8 FPS, while High to Ultra costs another 15.9 FPS. This indicates diminishing returns at higher presets.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes dramatically. Low settings average 72.2 FPS, barely clearing the threshold. Medium averages 51.3 FPS, High 44.9 FPS, and Ultra 34.2 FPS. Only Low is playable at 4K. The gap between Low and Medium is 20.9 FPS, showing that even modest preset increases push the GPU past its limits.

The data shows no min or max FPS values, only averages. The playable threshold is set at 60 FPS, and the verdict by resolution confirms which settings clear it. The measured values are all averages, so frame time consistency is not directly quantified, but the averages suggest stable performance at each preset.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 2862nd out of 3714 tested combinations in Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the lower third of all tested systems. The CPU's 84th percentile ranking and the GPU's 63rd percentile ranking combine to produce this mid-to-lower tier position. The rank indicates that the GPU is the weaker link, as the CPU alone would rank higher.

Benchmark results show the CPU's avgBenchmarkScore is 35287, with a percentileVsAllCpus of 84. The GPU's avgBenchmarkScore is 19036, with a percentileVsAllGpus of 63. The 21-percentile gap between the two components explains the overall combo rank. In a game like Lockdown Protocol, which is an FPS, the GPU's 63rd percentile suggests that most of the 3714 tested combos have stronger graphics hardware.

The rank of 2862 means roughly 852 combos perform worse, while 2861 perform better. This places the i7-12700K + RX 6600 in a crowded field where most systems with newer or higher-tier GPUs would outperform it. The CPU does not compensate for the GPU's limitations at higher resolutions or presets.

The Verdict

The verdict by resolution provides clear guidance. At 1920x1080, all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable, with the best settings being Ultra at an average of 69.9 FPS. This means the full visual experience is available at 1080p.

At 2560x1440, three presets are playable: High, Low, and Medium. The best playable setting is High at 66.6 FPS. Ultra at 50.7 FPS fails the 60 FPS threshold, so users must choose between High and Ultra, accepting the visual compromise.

At 3840x2160, only Low is playable, averaging 72.2 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall below 60 FPS, with averages of 51.3, 44.9, and 34.2 respectively. This resolution is only viable at the lowest preset.

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol at 1080p with full Ultra settings while maintaining 69.9 FPS on average. At 1440p, it runs High settings at 66.6 FPS, which is above the threshold. At 4K, it runs Low settings at 72.2 FPS. The system is playable at every resolution, but only at lower presets as resolution increases.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 Ultra is 69.9, which exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold.

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

A: High settings, which average 66.6 FPS. Ultra at 1440p drops to 50.7 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Is 4K resolution playable with this hardware?

A: Only at Low settings, which average 72.2 FPS. Medium at 51.3 FPS, High at 44.9 FPS, and Ultra at 34.2 FPS all fail the threshold.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The i7-12700K has an average benchmark score of 35287. Its nearest rivals—the i5-13600T, i7-12700KF, i7-13700T, and Core 5 213PE—score between 35305 and 35428, with deltas ranging from -0.1% to -0.4%.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RX 6600 has an average benchmark score of 19036. The Quadro K6000, RTX 4050 Mobile, Tesla K20m, and RTX 2000 Ada Generation score between 18954 and 19089, with deltas from 0.4% to -0.3%.

Q: What percentile does this combo rank in?

A: The combo ranks 2862nd out of 3714 tested combinations, placing it below average. The CPU ranks at the 84th percentile, while the GPU ranks at the 63rd percentile.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average FPS of 69.9. This delivers the highest visual quality while still clearing the playable threshold by a margin of 9.9 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the most demanding playable preset is High, averaging 66.6 FPS. This provides a 6.6 FPS margin over the 60 FPS threshold. Medium offers 75.4 FPS and Low offers 105.9 FPS, but High is the best visual option that remains playable.

At 3840x2160, the only playable preset is Low, averaging 72.2 FPS. This gives a 12.2 FPS margin. Medium, High, and Ultra are all below the threshold, so Low is the recommended setting for 4K.

The data shows that the RX 6600's 8 GB memory and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for 1080p Ultra and 1440p High, but the 4K Ultra demand of 34.2 FPS is far below playable. Users should target 1080p Ultra or 1440p High for the best balance of quality and performance.