Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core i7-12700K paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9070 delivers a strong performance profile for Lockdown Protocol, a 2024-released FPS. Measured data indicates that this combination is fully capable of running the game at high frame rates across common resolutions, with the average FPS figures varying significantly based on the graphics preset selected. Benchmark results show that at 1080p and 1440p, the combo can hit the playable threshold of 60 FPS even on the Ultra preset, while at 4K, the most demanding preset falls short of this mark.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The data provided positions the Intel Core i7-12700K and AMD Radeon RX 9070 in specific performance tiers based on their average benchmark scores. For the CPU, the Intel Core i7-12700K has an average benchmark score of 35287, placing it in the 84th percentile of all tested CPUs. Its nearest rivals, based on average score, are all within a very tight margin. The Intel Core i5-13600T has an average score of 35305, which is a delta of -0.1% from the 12700K, indicating nearly identical performance. Similarly, the Intel Core i7-12700KF scores 35365 (-0.2%), the Intel Core i7-13700T scores 35403 (-0.3%), and the Intel Core 5 213PE scores 35428 (-0.4%). These four alternatives would behave almost identically to the 12700K in this game, as their benchmark deltas are negligible, meaning a user swapping in any of these chips would see virtually the same frame rates.

On the graphics card side, the AMD Radeon RX 9070 has an average benchmark score of 23877, placing it in the 69th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals show a slightly wider, but still modest, spread in scores. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z has an average score of 23736, representing a delta of 0.6% relative to the RX 9070, meaning the RX 9070 is slightly slower. The AMD Radeon RX 6800S scores 24063, which is a -0.8% delta, indicating it is slightly faster. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile scores 23628 (1.1% delta), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER scores 24170 (-1.2% delta). These GPUs would produce similar average frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, though the RX 9070's margin over the GTX TITAN Z and RTX 3080 Mobile is less than 1.1%, suggesting these alternatives would come within a few frames per second of the measured results.

FAQ

Q: Can the Intel Core i7-12700K and AMD Radeon RX 9070 run Lockdown Protocol at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, but not on the highest settings. The measured data shows that at 3840x2160, the playable settings are Low, Medium, and High, all of which achieve an average FPS above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The Ultra preset falls below this threshold.

Q: What is the highest graphics preset that maintains over 60 FPS at 2560x1440?

A: The Ultra preset is playable at this resolution. The measured average FPS for Ultra settings at 2560x1440 is 86.1, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the performance at 1920x1080 compare to 2560x1440?

A: The overall frame rate is higher at 1920x1080 for every matching preset. For instance, at Ultra settings, the average FPS is 115.4 at 1080p compared to 86.1 at 1440p. This represents a 34% performance gain when lowering the resolution from 1440p to 1080p.

Q: Is the AMD Radeon RX 9070 significantly faster than its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER?

A: The data indicates the RX 9070 has a lower average benchmark score. The RX 9070's score is 23877, while the RTX 2080 SUPER's score is 24170, giving a delta of -1.2%. This suggests the RTX 2080 SUPER is nominally faster in synthetic benchmarks, but the difference is minimal and would translate to a very small frame rate difference in-game.

Q: Which component is more crucial for achieving high frame rates in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The performance scaling between resolutions suggests the GPU is the primary bottleneck. When moving from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 at the same settings, the average FPS drops significantly. For example, at High settings, the FPS drops from 151.5 to 75.1, a reduction of over 50%, indicating that the rendering load is heavily dependent on the GPU.

Q: What is the performance rank of this CPU and GPU combination among all tested combos for Lockdown Protocol?

A: This specific combination ranks 1059 out of 3714 tested combos. This places it in the top 28.5% of all combinations tested, indicating solid, above-average performance.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-12700K and AMD Radeon RX 9070 combination has a rank of 1059 out of 3714 total combinations tested for Lockdown Protocol. This rank places the combo in the upper portion of the tested hardware pool, roughly in the 72nd percentile of all combos. This is a strong result, showing that this particular pairing of a 12th-gen Core i7 processor and a Radeon RX 9000 series GPU is better suited for this game than the majority of other tested systems. The rank suggests that while it is not at the very top tier of performance, it provides a robust experience that will outpace most other configurations. The percentile ranking of the CPU at 84 and the GPU at 69 individually supports this, with the CPU being a particularly strong contributor to the overall system's standing.

The Verdict

The benchmark data confirms that the Intel Core i7-12700K and AMD Radeon RX 9070 can run Lockdown Protocol with high frame rates. The verdict by resolution indicates that at 1920x1080, all four tested presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable, with the Ultra preset achieving an average of 115.4 FPS. Similarly, at 2560x1440, all settings are playable, with Ultra hitting 86.1 FPS. At 3840x2160, the situation changes; the playable settings are Low, Medium, and High, with the High preset delivering an average of 75.1 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K is not playable, as its average FPS of 53.2 falls below the 60 FPS threshold. In summary, this system will clear 60 FPS on High settings at 4K, and on Ultra settings at both 1440p and 1080p.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a detailed look at performance across three resolutions and four quality presets. At 1920x1080, the lowest setting tested, Low, yields an average of 247.3 FPS. Moving up, Medium produces 177.6 FPS, High produces 151.5 FPS, and the most demanding preset, Ultra, still maintains a high average of 115.4 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a reduction of 131.9 FPS, or approximately 53%.

At 2560x1440, the averages are lower but remain consistently high. The Low preset averages 181.8 FPS, Medium averages 130.7 FPS, High averages 113.2 FPS, and Ultra averages 86.1 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra at this resolution is 95.7 FPS, a roughly 53% decrease, which is consistent with the 1080p scaling. This consistency suggests a stable performance curve.

At the highest resolution of 3840x2160, the frame rates are constrained further. The Low preset averages 114 FPS, a significant drop from the 181.8 FPS seen at 1440p. Medium averages 86.1 FPS, which is the same average as Ultra at 1440p. High averages 75.1 FPS, and Ultra is the only settings combination that fails to reach 60 FPS, with an average of 53.2 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K shows a reduction of 60.8 FPS, or 53%, again following the same proportional pattern as the other resolutions.

Best Settings per Resolution

For users prioritizing the highest visual quality while maintaining a playable frame rate of at least 60 FPS, the optimal settings are as follows. At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that remains playable is Ultra, which achieves an average of 115.4 FPS. This is the best option for 1080p users. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is also the best choice, with an average of 86.1 FPS, providing a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset cannot maintain 60 FPS, so the best playable setting is High, which delivers an average of 75.1 FPS. This configuration provides a high level of visual fidelity while still ensuring smooth gameplay at 4K.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows how the workload shifts between the CPU and GPU as resolution changes. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are exceptionally high, with the Low preset hitting 247.3 FPS. At lower resolutions, the CPU often becomes a more significant factor, but the data here shows that the GPU is still the primary driver of performance. The proportional decrease in FPS across all presets when moving from 1080p to 1440p and then to 4K indicates a strong GPU dependency. For instance, at High settings, the FPS drops from 151.5 at 1080p to 113.2 at 1440p, a 25% decrease, and then to 75.1 at 4K, a further 34% decrease from the 1440p figure.

This scaling pattern reveals that the GPU is the limiting factor in most scenarios. The CPU, which ranks in the 84th percentile, has sufficient headroom to feed the GPU at all resolutions. The fact that the Ultra preset at 4K drops below 60 FPS, while the same preset at 1440p and 1080p is well above, further confirms that the GPU's rendering load is the bottleneck at higher resolutions. The CPU's role is more evident at 1080p, where the highest frame rates are achieved; however, even the most demanding preset at 1080p (115.4 FPS) is not likely to be CPU-limited, given the i7-12700K's strong multi-core score of 19784 in Cinebench R23. The combination shows a balanced profile, but the GPU's performance dictates the playable settings at 4K, while the CPU handles lower resolutions with ease.