Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core i7-12700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER delivers a consistently high-performance experience in Lockdown Protocol, with measured frame rates that clear the 60 FPS threshold at every tested resolution and preset combination. The data shows this combo ranks 413th out of 3714 tested configurations, placing it in the top 11% of all systems evaluated for this title. The benchmark results indicate that the combination of a 12-core Alder Lake processor and an Ada Lovelace GPU with 16 GB of GDDR6X memory creates a pairing that never drops below 70 FPS average in the worst-case tested scenario, making it a robust choice for high-refresh-rate displays across 1080p, 1440p, and 4K resolutions.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest preset that maintains 60 FPS at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset averages 70.3 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playability threshold. The data also shows High at 90.8 FPS, Medium at 103.2 FPS, and Low at 145.1 FPS, so every settings tier is playable at 4K.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems for Lockdown Protocol?

A: The combo ranks 413th out of 3714 tested combinations, meaning 90.8% of all tested systems fall below it in performance for this game. This places the i7-12700K + RTX 4070 Ti SUPER in the upper decile of configurations.

Q: Is there a settings preset that fails to hit 60 FPS at 2560x1440?

A: No. The lowest average at 1440p is Ultra at 104.2 FPS, with Low at 222.3 FPS, High at 140.3 FPS, and Medium at 158.2 FPS. Every preset exceeds the 60 FPS threshold by a wide margin.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, Low averages 307 FPS while Ultra averages 142 FPS — a difference of 165 FPS. Medium sits at 218.6 FPS and High at 191.7 FPS, showing a consistent step-down as visual quality increases.

Q: Does the GPU outperform its average benchmark score in this game?

A: The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER has an average benchmark score of 31087 and a 76th percentile ranking among all GPUs. In Lockdown Protocol, the measured FPS at 1080p Ultra (142 FPS) suggests strong utilization, though the game’s data is measured, not extrapolated from synthetic tests.

Q: How close is the CPU to its nearest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The i7-12700K scores 35287 on average, while the nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-13600T, scores 35305 — a delta of -0.1%. The Core i7-12700KF trails by -0.2% at 35365, and the Core i7-13700T is -0.3% behind at 35403.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 413 out of 3714 tested configurations places this system in the 88.9th percentile of all combinations benchmarked for Lockdown Protocol. That positioning is notable because the individual components sit at different percentile levels — the CPU is in the 84th percentile against all processors, while the GPU is in the 76th percentile against all graphics cards. The combined result outperforms what either component’s standalone percentile might suggest, indicating that the pairing is well-balanced for this specific title.

Looking at the measured frame rates, the combo’s ranking is driven primarily by its ability to maintain high averages even at maximum settings. At 4K Ultra, the 70.3 FPS average is only 17.2% below the 4K High result of 90.8 FPS, demonstrating that the system has headroom rather than being marginal. The gap between 1080p Ultra (142 FPS) and 4K Ultra (70.3 FPS) is exactly 50.5%, which aligns with the pixel count difference between those resolutions — the GPU scales predictably with workload.

Compared to the broader tested field, the 413th rank means 3301 other combos perform worse in this game. The data shows no tested resolution or preset where this combo falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold, which is a strong indicator of overall capability. The rank reflects a system that is evenly matched to the game’s demands, with neither the CPU nor GPU acting as a consistent bottleneck across the tested settings range.

CPU and GPU Roles

The interaction between the Intel Core i7-12700K and the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER in Lockdown Protocol shows a clear GPU-bound pattern, but with diminishing returns as resolution decreases. At 4K, the frame rate scales from 145.1 FPS on Low to 70.3 FPS on Ultra — a 51.6% drop when moving to maximum quality. This indicates that the GPU is the primary limiter at 3840x2160, as the CPU’s 12 cores and 20 threads provide sufficient processing headroom for the graphics card to be saturated.

Moving to 2560x1440, the same preset progression shows Low at 222.3 FPS and Ultra at 104.2 FPS, a 53.1% reduction. The percentage drop is nearly identical to 4K, suggesting the GPU remains the dominant factor. However, the absolute frame rates at 1440p are 53.2% higher than at 4K for Ultra settings, confirming that the resolution reduction directly translates into GPU performance gains.

At 1920x1080, the pattern shifts slightly. Low produces 307 FPS while Ultra yields 142 FPS, a 53.7% decrease. The scaling between resolutions at Ultra settings is 35.3% higher from 1440p to 1080p (142 vs 104.2 FPS), which is less than the 50.3% increase from 4K to 1440p (104.2 vs 70.3 FPS). This compression suggests that at 1080p, the CPU begins to exert more influence on the upper frame rate ceiling, though the i7-12700K’s single-thread score of 1043 in 3DMark and 4013 in PassMark still allows for very high averages.

The CPU’s role is most visible in the Low preset results. At 1080p Low, the 307 FPS average is 38.2% higher than the 4K Low result of 145.1 FPS, but only 27.6% higher than the 1440p Low result of 222.3 FPS. This non-linear scaling indicates that at low graphical loads, the CPU’s capability to feed the GPU becomes a factor, though the processor’s strong multi-thread score of 19784 in Cinebench R23 ensures it does not become a severe bottleneck.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol at playable frame rates across all tested resolutions and presets. The verdict data shows every resolution — 3840x2160, 2560x1440, and 1920x1080 — has all four settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) marked as playable, with the best settings being Ultra at each resolution. At 4K, the Ultra preset averages 70.3 FPS, which is 10.3 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold. At 1440p, Ultra averages 104.2 FPS, comfortably clearing the bar. At 1080p, Ultra averages 142 FPS, providing ample headroom for high-refresh-rate monitors.

The lowest recorded average across the entire dataset is the 4K Ultra result of 70.3 FPS, which still exceeds the playable threshold by 17.2%. This means that even in the most demanding scenario tested, the system maintains a comfortable margin above 60 FPS. For users targeting 60 FPS as a hard minimum, there is no settings preset or resolution where this combo fails to deliver. The data indicates that the system is overqualified for standard 60 FPS play at 1080p and 1440p, and it also achieves this at 4K with all settings maxed out.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals based on average benchmark scores are all within a 0.4% delta. The Intel Core i5-13600T scores 35305, which is -0.1% compared to the i7-12700K’s 35287. 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 processors would deliver nearly identical performance in Lockdown Protocol, as their synthetic scores are statistically indistinguishable from the i7-12700K. The i7-12700KF is the closest match, being the same chip without integrated graphics, while the others represent different generations or market tiers that happen to land in the same performance band.

On the GPU side, the nearest rivals show a wider spread but still represent similar performance levels. The NVIDIA Quadro M5000 scores 31206 (-0.4% vs the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER’s 31087), the NVIDIA GRID M60-1Q scores 31220 (-0.4%), the NVIDIA RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell scores 31532 (-1.4%), and the NVIDIA TITAN RTX scores 31676 (-1.9%). These alternatives would produce frame rates within 2% of the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER in Lockdown Protocol, meaning users with these GPUs can expect essentially the same playability at all resolutions and presets. The TITAN RTX, despite being an older architecture, has enough raw compute to match the newer card in this title.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 70.3 FPS. This is the highest quality setting tested, and it clears the threshold by 10.3 FPS. The data shows this is the best choice for 4K, as lower settings like High (90.8 FPS) and Medium (103.2 FPS) trade away visual fidelity without any risk of dropping below 60 FPS.

At 2560x1440, Ultra is also the best settings choice, averaging 104.2 FPS. This provides a 44.2 FPS margin above the playable threshold, making it a safe option for high-refresh-rate displays. The Medium preset at 158.2 FPS and High at 140.3 FPS offer even more headroom, but Ultra remains the most demanding preset that stays above 60 FPS.

At 1920x1080, Ultra averages 142 FPS, which is 82 FPS above the threshold. This is the most demanding preset available, and it still delivers a frame rate suitable for 144 Hz monitors. The Low preset at 307 FPS, Medium at 218.6 FPS, and High at 191.7 FPS all exceed 60 FPS by substantial margins, but Ultra provides the best visual quality without compromising playability.

Measured FPS Breakdown

3840x2160:

• Low: 145.1 FPS average
• Medium: 103.2 FPS average
• High: 90.8 FPS average
• Ultra: 70.3 FPS average

The 4K results show a steady decline from Low to Ultra, with the largest single step being between Medium and High at 12.4 FPS. The gap from High to Ultra is 20.5 FPS, which is the largest drop in the resolution, indicating that Ultra settings impose a significant additional load on the GPU.

2560x1440:

• Low: 222.3 FPS average
• Medium: 158.2 FPS average
• High: 140.3 FPS average
• Ultra: 104.2 FPS average

At 1440p, the frame rates are uniformly higher than 4K, with the Low preset exceeding 200 FPS. The step from Medium to High is 17.9 FPS, while the step from High to Ultra is 36.1 FPS — the latter being the most pronounced drop, similar to the pattern seen at 4K.

1920x1080:

• Low: 307 FPS average
• Medium: 218.6 FPS average
• High: 191.7 FPS average
• Ultra: 142 FPS average

The 1080p results show the highest absolute frame rates, with Low breaking 300 FPS. The differences between presets are 88.4 FPS (Low to Medium), 26.9 FPS (Medium to High), and 49.7 FPS (High to Ultra). The Ultra preset’s 142 FPS average is still 2.4 times higher than the 60 FPS threshold, confirming that this combination has no trouble at any settings level.