Lockdown Protocol

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data for Lockdown Protocol with the Intel Core i7-12700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER shows a clear performance curve across resolutions and settings. At 3840x2160, the combo is heavily constrained. With Ultra settings the average FPS drops to 35, which is far below the 60 FPS playability threshold. High settings at 4K produce an average of 47 FPS, still not enough for smooth gameplay. Medium settings at 4K yield an average of 53 FPS, with a minimum of 45 FPS and a maximum of 62 FPS, indicating noticeable frame dips during demanding scenes. The only playable option at 4K is Low settings, which delivers an average of 75 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the situation improves substantially. Ultra settings average 54 FPS, just short of the 60 FPS line. High settings reach an average of 72 FPS, providing comfortable headroom. Medium settings average 83 FPS, with a minimum of 70 FPS and a maximum of 95 FPS. Low settings at 1440p are very smooth, hitting an average of 117 FPS. The data shows that 1440p High is the most demanding preset that clears the threshold with room to spare.

At 1920x1080, the combination performs strongly across the board. Ultra settings average 74 FPS, which is fully playable. High settings average 99 FPS, Medium averages 113 FPS with a minimum of 96 FPS and a maximum of 130 FPS, and Low settings reach 159 FPS. The frame time consistency at 1080p Medium is particularly solid, as the minimum stays above 90 FPS.

Interpreting the results, the RTX 2060 SUPER is the limiting factor at higher resolutions. The CPU has ample headroom, as evidenced by the strong low-resolution numbers. The gap between 4K Medium and 4K Low is 22 FPS, showing that the GPU struggles with memory bandwidth and shading load at 2160p. At 1440p, the jump from High to Ultra costs 18 FPS on average, which is a steep price for the visual uplift. At 1080p, the drop from Medium to Ultra costs 39 FPS, yet the final result remains above 60 FPS.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 4K with playable framerates?

A: Yes, but only on Low settings. The measured average at 3840x2160 Low is 75 FPS. All higher presets at 4K fall below 60 FPS, with Ultra averaging 35 FPS, High averaging 47 FPS, and Medium averaging 53 FPS.

Q: What is the best preset at 1440p for this combination?

A: High settings is the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS, with an average of 72 FPS. Ultra at 1440p averages 54 FPS, so it misses the playability threshold.

Q: Is 1080p Ultra smooth with the i7-12700K and RTX 2060 SUPER?

A: Yes. The measured average at 1920x1080 Ultra is 74 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold. Low, Medium, and High presets also exceed 60 FPS, with Low reaching 159 FPS.

Q: How consistent are framerates on Medium settings?

A: The recorded data includes min and max values for Medium presets only. At 1080p Medium, the minimum is 96 FPS and the maximum is 130 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the range is 70 to 95 FPS. At 4K Medium, the range is 45 to 62 FPS.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU at any resolution?

A: The data does not indicate a CPU bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the average FPS reaches 159, which suggests the GPU is still the primary constraint at higher settings. The Core i7-12700K has a high multithreaded benchmark score of 34404 in PassMark, so processing headroom is not a concern.

Q: Which resolution offers the best balance of quality and performance?

A: Based on the recorded measurements, 2560x1440 High at 72 FPS is the strongest balance. It delivers a high visual preset while staying comfortably above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of tested combinations for Lockdown Protocol, this pairing ranks 2630 out of 3714 tested combos. That places it in the lower portion of the distribution, around the 29th percentile of all tested configurations. The rank reflects that while the combo handles 1080p and 1440p well, it cannot sustain Ultra settings at 1440p and struggles at 4K beyond Low.

The ranking is driven primarily by the GPU's position in the overall GPU distribution. The RTX 2060 SUPER sits at the 62nd percentile among all GPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 18093. The CPU, by contrast, is much stronger, ranking at the 84th percentile among all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 35287. This asymmetry means the GPU is the deciding factor for high-resolution performance in Lockdown Protocol.

Compared to other combos in the database, this system is positioned for 1080p and 1440p gaming rather than 4K. The measured FPS data aligns with that interpretation: at 1080p, every preset clears 60 FPS, while at 4K only the lowest preset does. The combo rank of 2630 out of 3714 indicates that a large number of tested systems outperform it, but it also means the configuration is far from the bottom of the list.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU, the Intel Core i7-12700K performs within a narrow band of comparable processors. The Intel Core i5-13600T has an average score of 35305, which is 0.1% lower than the i7-12700K's average of 35287. The Intel Core i7-12700KF scores 35365, a 0.2% difference. The Intel Core i7-13700T scores 35403, 0.3% higher, and the Intel Core 5 213PE scores 35428, 0.4% higher. These deltas are negligible, meaning a system built with any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical performance in Lockdown Protocol when paired with the same GPU.

On the GPU side, the RTX 2060 SUPER's nearest rivals are similarly close. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile has an average score of 18159, 0.4% higher than the RTX 2060 SUPER's 18093. The AMD Radeon Pro 5700 scores 18189, 0.5% higher. The AMD Radeon RX 460 scores 18373, 1.5% higher, and the Intel Arc A770M scores 18383, 1.6% higher. The differences are small enough that swapping in any of these GPUs would yield nearly the same FPS in Lockdown Protocol, assuming the rest of the system remains unchanged.

For users considering an upgrade path, the data suggests that neither the CPU nor the GPU has a dramatically faster direct alternative within the nearest rival group. The performance deltas are all under 2%, so the measured FPS values in this article would remain representative of those configurations as well.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the only preset that maintains an average at or above 60 FPS is Low, with a measured average of 75 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall below the threshold, so Low is the recommended setting for 4K.

At 2560x1440, High is the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS, averaging 72 FPS. Medium averages 83 FPS and Low averages 117 FPS, both also playable. Ultra averages 54 FPS, so it is not recommended for a consistent 60 FPS experience.

At 1920x1080, Ultra is the most demanding preset that clears 60 FPS, with an average of 74 FPS. High averages 99 FPS, Medium averages 113 FPS, and Low averages 159 FPS. All presets are playable at this resolution.

The pattern is straightforward: as resolution drops, the allowable preset quality rises. At 4K the GPU is stretched thin, at 1440p there is moderate headroom, and at 1080p the system has enough performance to run the game at maximum settings.

The Verdict

The Intel Core i7-12700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER can run Lockdown Protocol, but the experience depends heavily on resolution. At 1920x1080, the system clears 60 FPS on every preset, including Ultra at 74 FPS. This is the resolution where the combo is fully capable. At 2560x1440, High settings deliver 72 FPS and Medium delivers 83 FPS, while Ultra falls short at 54 FPS. For 1440p gaming, High is the ceiling for smooth performance.

At 3840x2160, the system is only playable on Low settings, with an average of 75 FPS. Medium at 4K averages 53 FPS, High averages 47 FPS, and Ultra averages 35 FPS, all below the 60 FPS playability threshold. Users targeting 4K should stick to Low presets or consider a more powerful GPU.

The verdict is clear: this combination is a strong 1080p performer, a solid 1440p performer at High settings and below, and a limited 4K performer restricted to Low settings. The CPU is not the limiting factor at any resolution; the recorded data points to the GPU as the primary constraint at higher resolutions and settings. For the best visual quality with smooth framerates, 1440p High is the recommended target.