Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core i7-12700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 delivers a dominant performance profile in Lockdown Protocol, with measured frame rates that far exceed the 60 FPS playability threshold across every tested resolution and preset combination. The data set, which includes average FPS figures for 4K, 1440p, and 1080p at Low, Medium, High, and Ultra settings, reveals a system with substantial headroom, suggesting that the primary limitation at lower resolutions shifts from the GPU to the CPU. This combination ranks 106th out of 3714 tested combos in this specific game, placing it in the top percentile of configurations, and the benchmark results indicate that users can prioritize visual fidelity without compromising smooth gameplay.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the RTX 4090 demonstrates its raw compute capability, but the scaling across presets reveals the cost of higher graphical fidelity. The Low preset delivers an average of 173.4 FPS, which drops to 125.2 FPS at Medium, a reduction of 48.2 FPS. High settings further reduce performance to 106.1 FPS, and the Ultra preset settles at 81.1 FPS. This progression shows a 92.3 FPS difference between the lowest and highest quality settings, indicating that 4K Ultra still maintains a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold, but the performance curve steepens as resolution demands more from the GPU.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates increase significantly across all settings, highlighting how resolution scaling benefits this hardware combination. The Low preset achieves 272 FPS, a figure that suggests the CPU is starting to become a more significant factor at this resolution. Medium settings reach 191.2 FPS, High delivers 169.6 FPS, and Ultra produces 126.8 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 145.2 FPS, which is proportionally larger than the 92.3 FPS gap observed at 4K, confirming that the GPU has more headroom at lower resolutions.

At 1920x1080, the results demonstrate the upper bounds of this configuration's capabilities. Low settings produce 315.7 FPS, Medium reaches 262.7 FPS, High achieves 227.8 FPS, and Ultra still maintains 174.4 FPS. The scaling pattern here shows diminishing returns as resolution decreases, with the difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p being 141.3 FPS, slightly less than the 1440p delta of 145.2 FPS. This suggests that at 1080p, the CPU's 12 cores and 20 threads are becoming the limiting factor, particularly in scenarios with many simultaneous actors. The data shows no minimum or maximum FPS figures were recorded, so all analysis relies on average FPS, which consistently remains more than double the playable threshold even in the most demanding 4K Ultra configuration.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, the measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 81.1 FPS, which exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold by 21.1 FPS. The verdict data confirms that Ultra is the best settings option at this resolution.

Q: What is the highest average frame rate recorded for this combo?

A: The maximum measured average FPS is 315.7, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is the peak performance point across all resolution and preset combinations in the measured data.

Q: How does the performance gap between Low and Ultra change across resolutions?

A: At 4K, the gap between Low (173.4 FPS) and Ultra (81.1 FPS) is 92.3 FPS. At 1440p, the gap widens to 145.2 FPS (272 FPS Low vs 126.8 FPS Ultra), and at 1080p, the gap is 141.3 FPS (315.7 FPS Low vs 174.4 FPS Ultra).

Q: Is there any resolution where this combo fails to reach 60 FPS?

A: No. The lowest recorded average FPS across all settings and resolutions is 81.1 FPS at 4K Ultra, which still surpasses the 60 FPS threshold. All playable settings lists include every preset at every resolution.

Q: How does the CPU's benchmark score compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The i7-12700K has an average benchmark score of 35287, which is 0.1% below the Intel Core i5-13600T (35305), 0.2% below the i7-12700KF (35365), and 0.3% below the i7-13700T (35403). The Core 5 213PE scores 35428, 0.4% higher.

Q: What percentile does the GPU rank in among all GPUs?

A: The RTX 4090 ranks in the 88th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 60347. Its nearest rival, the Intel Arc Pro A60, scores 60326, a 0% delta.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearestRivals data for the CPU and GPU provides insight into what other hardware would deliver comparable benchmark performance, though actual in-game FPS may vary. For the Intel Core i7-12700K, the closest alternatives based on average benchmark scores include the Intel Core i5-13600T, which scores 35305 (0.1% higher), and the Intel Core i7-12700KF at 35365 (0.2% higher). These processors would likely exhibit similar CPU-bound behavior in Lockdown Protocol, particularly at 1080p where the data suggests the CPU becomes more influential. The Intel Core i7-13700T scores 35403 (0.3% higher) and the Intel Core 5 213PE scores 35428 (0.4% higher), all within a narrow performance band of less than half a percent.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090's nearest rivals are less intuitive, as the list includes professional and workstation cards. The Intel Arc Pro A60 matches the RTX 4090's average benchmark score almost exactly at 60326, a 0% delta, though this is a benchmark-equivalence rather than a gaming-performance equivalence. The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 scores 60140, 0.3% higher, while the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M scores 61896, 2.5% higher. The AMD Radeon PRO V710 scores 58657, which is 2.9% lower. These comparisons suggest that in synthetic benchmarks, these alternatives occupy a similar performance tier, but for Lockdown Protocol specifically, the RTX 4090's architecture and driver optimization for gaming would likely produce different real-world results.

For users considering alternatives, the data implies that swapping the i7-12700K for the i7-12700KF would yield virtually identical CPU performance, as the delta is only 0.2%. Similarly, the GPU benchmark scores indicate that the RTX 4090's closest rivals are not typical gaming GPUs, meaning that in practice, few consumer cards would match its measured FPS in this game. The percentile rankings reinforce this: the CPU sits at the 84th percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU ranks in the 88th percentile, suggesting that the GPU is the stronger component relative to its peers.

How This Combo Ranks

The comboRankInGame data places this specific CPU-GPU pairing at rank 106 out of 3714 tested combinations in Lockdown Protocol. This top-3% positioning (106/3714) indicates that the i7-12700K and RTX 4090 together form one of the more powerful configurations tested for this game. The rank reflects the combined performance of both components, and given the measured FPS figures, it is clear that this pairing excels across all resolutions. The high rank is consistent with the GPU's 88th percentile standing and the CPU's 84th percentile, though the combo rank suggests the synergy between the two components is particularly effective for this title.

The data does not specify which components hold the ranks just above or below this combo, but the position implies that only 105 other configurations achieve higher average frame rates in Lockdown Protocol. Given that the RTX 4090 is marked as end-of-life in the production status, this rank represents a high-water mark for the RTX 40-series generation. The rank also indicates that the i7-12700K, despite being from the 12th generation, does not bottleneck the RTX 4090 to a degree that would push this combo significantly lower in the rankings. For context, the CPU's nearest rivals all have higher average benchmark scores, yet the combo rank suggests that the i7-12700K's specific architecture pairs well with the RTX 4090 for this game's engine.

The Verdict

The verdictByResolution data is unambiguous: this PC can run Lockdown Protocol at 60 FPS or higher at every resolution and preset. At 3840x2160, the best settings are Ultra, with an average FPS of 81.1. At 2560x1440, Ultra is again the best setting, delivering 126.8 FPS. At 1920x1080, Ultra achieves 174.4 FPS. The playableSettings arrays for all three resolutions include High, Low, Medium, and Ultra, meaning no setting drops below the playable threshold. The 60 FPS threshold is surpassed with significant headroom, even at 4K Ultra, which posts an average FPS that is 35% higher than the minimum playable requirement.

The data suggests that users with high-refresh-rate monitors will benefit most at lower resolutions, where the RTX 4090 can push frame rates into the 200-300 FPS range. At 4K, the system still provides a smooth experience, but the 81.1 FPS at Ultra means that 120Hz or 144Hz displays would not be fully saturated. For competitive play, the 1080p Low setting at 315.7 FPS offers the highest responsiveness, while the 4K Ultra setting prioritizes visual quality without sacrificing playability. The verdict is clear: no resolution or preset combination in the measured data falls below 60 FPS, making this a universally playable configuration for Lockdown Protocol.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the most demanding preset that remains at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, and the measured FPS at those settings is as follows. At 3840x2160, Ultra settings produce an average of 81.1 FPS. At 2560x1440, Ultra settings produce an average of 126.8 FPS. At 1920x1080, Ultra settings produce an average of 174.4 FPS. Since all settings are playable at every resolution, the recommendation is to use Ultra for maximum visual fidelity, as the performance penalty compared to lower presets is acceptable given the high baseline frame rates.

If a user were to prioritize higher frame rates over visual quality, the data shows the trade-offs. At 4K, dropping from Ultra to High increases average FPS from 81.1 to 106.1, a 25 FPS gain. Dropping to Medium yields 125.2 FPS, and Low reaches 173.4 FPS. At 1440p, the gains are larger: Ultra to High goes from 126.8 to 169.6 FPS, Medium reaches 191.2 FPS, and Low hits 272 FPS. At 1080p, the progression from Ultra (174.4) to High (227.8) to Medium (262.7) to Low (315.7) shows diminishing returns, as the CPU becomes a larger factor. The optimal balance for most users would be Ultra at all resolutions, given that even the lowest Ultra figure (81.1 FPS at 4K) exceeds the playable threshold.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling of frame rates across resolutions and presets reveals how the CPU and GPU share the workload in Lockdown Protocol. At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the dominant factor. The difference between Low (173.4 FPS) and Ultra (81.1 FPS) at 4K is 92.3 FPS, a 114% increase in performance when lowering settings. This large delta indicates that the GPU's pixel throughput is the primary constraint, as reducing graphical load directly translates to higher frame rates. The RTX 4090's 24 GB of GDDR6X memory and 1.01 TB/s bandwidth are sufficient to handle 4K textures, but the compute load from higher presets limits performance.

At 2560x1440, the picture shifts. The Low preset reaches 272 FPS, which is 98.6 FPS higher than at 4K, but the Ultra preset only improves by 45.7 FPS (from 81.1 to 126.8). The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 145.2 FPS, larger than at 4K. This suggests that as resolution drops, the CPU begins to play a more significant role, particularly at lower presets where the GPU is less stressed. The i7-12700K's 12 cores and 20 threads, with a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, are likely the limiting factor at 1440p Low, where the 272 FPS figure approaches what the CPU can feed to the GPU.

At 1920x1080, the CPU's influence becomes even more apparent. The Low preset achieves 315.7 FPS, but the jump from 1440p Low (272 FPS) to 1080p Low (315.7 FPS) is only 43.7 FPS, whereas the jump from 4K Low (173.4 FPS) to 1440p Low (272 FPS) is 98.6 FPS. This compression at lower resolutions indicates that the CPU is nearing its maximum frame generation capability. The Ultra preset at 1080p (174.4 FPS) is higher than the 4K Ultra figure (81.1 FPS), but the relative scaling between resolutions shrinks as presets increase, showing that the GPU still matters for high-quality settings even at 1080p. The data implies that for this game, the RTX 4090 is the primary determinant of performance at 4K and at Ultra settings across all resolutions, while the i7-12700K becomes more relevant at 1080p and at Low/Medium presets where GPU load is lighter.