Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core i7-12700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 delivers a strong performance profile for Lockdown Protocol, with benchmark data showing that this combination clears the 60 FPS threshold at every tested resolution across most settings. The system achieves playable frame rates at 4K with High settings, while at 1080p and 1440p it can push Ultra presets well above the target. This analysis breaks down the measured results, component roles, and comparative standing.

FAQ

Q: What is the best playable setting at 3840x2160 (4K)?

A: The data shows that High settings at 4K produce an average of 60 FPS, which is exactly at the playable threshold. Low and Medium settings also clear 60 FPS, averaging 96.2 FPS and 68.1 FPS respectively. Ultra settings at 4K drop to 45.9 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the combo perform at 2560x1440 (1440p)?

A: At 1440p, all four settings presets are playable. Ultra settings average 66.2 FPS, while High averages 91.7 FPS, Medium averages 103.8 FPS, and Low averages 145.2 FPS. The best playable setting is Ultra with its 66.2 FPS average.

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

A: The highest recorded average FPS is 202.1, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. At the same resolution, Medium settings average 143.4 FPS, High averages 124.9 FPS, and Ultra averages 93.7 FPS.

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

A: The Intel Core i7-12700K has an average benchmark score of 35287, placing it in the 84th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-13600T, scores 35305, a delta of -0.1%, meaning the i7-12700K is essentially equivalent in performance to that chip.

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

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 has an average benchmark score of 26331, placing it in the 72nd percentile of all GPUs. The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT scores 26011, a delta of 1.2%, meaning the RTX 5060 is slightly ahead of that rival.

Q: Is the combo data measured or estimated?

A: The data is measured, not estimated. The `dataIsMeasured` field confirms that the performance figures come from actual testing rather than projections.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a clear pattern in how the CPU and GPU share the workload across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are exceptionally high, with Low settings reaching 202.1 FPS. This suggests the GPU is not heavily taxed at this resolution, and the CPU's strong single-threaded performance — evidenced by its 3dmark_single_thread score of 1043 — is likely enabling these high frame rates.

Moving to 2560x1440, the average FPS drops by roughly 28% across all settings. Low settings fall from 202.1 to 145.2 FPS, Medium from 143.4 to 103.8 FPS, High from 124.9 to 91.7 FPS, and Ultra from 93.7 to 66.2 FPS. This consistent scaling pattern indicates that the GPU is becoming more of a limiting factor as resolution increases, but the CPU remains capable of feeding it adequately.

At 3840x2160, the workload shifts decisively to the GPU. The frame rate at Low settings drops to 96.2 FPS, a 33% reduction from the 1440p Low result. The gap between Low and Ultra settings at 4K is substantial: Low averages 96.2 FPS while Ultra averages 45.9 FPS, a difference of over 50%. This suggests that at 4K, the GPU's rendering capabilities are the primary constraint, while the CPU has ample headroom.

The scaling from 1080p to 4K is steepest for the Low preset, which loses 52% of its frame rate (202.1 to 96.2). The Ultra preset loses 51% (93.7 to 45.9). This relatively uniform percentage loss across presets indicates that the bottleneck shifts smoothly from CPU-bound at 1080p to GPU-bound at 4K, without any sudden cliff or stutter pattern.

The CPU's performance characteristics, including its 20 threads and boost clock of 5.00 GHz, appear well-suited to maintaining high frame rates at lower resolutions. The GPU, with its 8 GB of GDDR7 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth, becomes the decisive factor at higher resolutions and more demanding presets.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-12700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 combination ranks 1678 out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the 45th percentile of all tested systems, meaning it outperforms roughly 55% of the combinations in the database.

This mid-pack ranking is somewhat surprising given the individual component strengths. The CPU sits in the 84th percentile of all CPUs, and the GPU in the 72nd percentile. However, the ranking reflects game-specific performance rather than raw benchmark scores, and Lockdown Protocol appears to be sensitive to the pairing.

The rank suggests that while this combo is fully capable of running the game at playable frame rates — as evidenced by the 60 FPS threshold being cleared at all resolutions — there are many other hardware combinations that achieve higher scores in this specific title. The gap between the component percentiles and the combo's in-game rank implies that Lockdown Protocol may favor different hardware characteristics than those measured by general benchmarks.

The measured FPS data shows consistency across resolutions, with no anomalous results that would drag the ranking down. At 4K Ultra, the 45.9 FPS average is below the playable threshold, but this is an extreme preset and resolution combination. The combo's overall rank of 1678 reflects its ability to handle the game well at most settings, even if it does not top the charts.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals provide context for what other processors would deliver similar results. The Intel Core i5-13600T scores 35305, a delta of -0.1% from the i7-12700K's 35287, making it virtually identical in performance. The Intel Core i7-12700KF scores 35365, a delta of -0.2%, also effectively matching. The Intel Core i7-13700T scores 35403 at -0.3%, and the Intel Core 5 213PE scores 35428 at -0.4%. All four rivals are within a fraction of a percent of the i7-12700K, so swapping to any of these would yield nearly identical CPU-bound behavior in Lockdown Protocol.

On the GPU side, the nearest rivals show a slightly wider spread. The AMD Radeon 860M scores 26401, a delta of -0.3% from the RTX 5060's 26331. The NVIDIA GeForce MX550 scores 26421 at -0.3%, and the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary scores 26553 at -0.8%. The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT scores 26011, a delta of 1.2%, meaning the RTX 5060 is about 1.2% faster than that card. These deltas are all small enough that users would not perceive meaningful differences in frame rates.

Combining the CPU and GPU rival data, a system with an Intel Core i5-13600T and an AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT would likely produce very similar measured FPS in Lockdown Protocol. The deltaPct values indicate performance parity within a couple of percent, which translates to a few frames per second at most in the game's tested settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates. Low settings average 202.1 FPS, providing a massive cushion above the 60 FPS threshold. Medium settings drop to 143.4 FPS, High to 124.9 FPS, and Ultra to 93.7 FPS. All four presets remain comfortably playable, with Ultra still exceeding the target by over 50%.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain strong but scale down with the increased pixel count. Low settings average 145.2 FPS, Medium 103.8 FPS, High 91.7 FPS, and Ultra 66.2 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p is the most demanding combination that still clears the 60 FPS threshold, with a 10% margin above the target.

At 3840x2160, the system begins to struggle with the highest preset. Low settings average 96.2 FPS, which is still well above the threshold. Medium settings average 68.1 FPS, holding a 13% margin. High settings average exactly 60 FPS, meeting the playable threshold without surplus. Ultra settings fall to 45.9 FPS, which is 23% below the 60 FPS target and not considered playable.

The data shows a consistent pattern: each resolution step up reduces frame rates by roughly 25-30% across all presets, and each preset step up reduces frame rates by a similar margin. The min and max FPS values are not recorded in the data, so the analysis relies solely on average FPS, which represents the central tendency of performance.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol, and it does so with considerable headroom at most settings. The verdict by resolution shows that at 1920x1080, all four presets — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — are playable, with the best setting being Ultra at an average of 93.7 FPS. This gives users the full visual experience at 1080p with a frame rate that is 56% above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440, the system also runs all presets playably. The best setting is Ultra at 66.2 FPS, which exceeds the threshold by 10%. This means 1440p users can enable maximum settings and still maintain smooth gameplay, with a modest buffer for dips.

At 3840x2160, the story changes. High settings are the best playable option, averaging exactly 60 FPS. Low and Medium settings also clear the threshold, at 96.2 FPS and 68.1 FPS respectively. Ultra settings at 4K are not playable, falling to 45.9 FPS. Users targeting 4K must choose between High settings at a marginal 60 FPS or drop to Medium for a more comfortable margin.

The overall verdict is positive: the system handles Lockdown Protocol well, with only the 4K Ultra combination failing to meet the 60 FPS target. For most users playing at 1080p or 1440p, this system provides excellent performance with room to spare.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which averages 93.7 FPS. This provides the highest visual quality with a 56% frame rate buffer, making it the clear choice for 1080p users.

At 2560x1440, the most demanding playable preset is Ultra, averaging 66.2 FPS. This maintains a 10% margin above the threshold, so users can enjoy maximum settings at 1440p with confidence, though the buffer is tighter than at 1080p.

At 3840x2160, the most demanding playable preset is High, averaging exactly 60 FPS. This offers no margin above the threshold, so users may experience occasional dips below 60 FPS during intense scenes. For a more comfortable experience, Medium at 68.1 FPS provides an 8 FPS buffer while still delivering good visual quality.

The data suggests a clear hierarchy: 1080p can run Ultra with ease, 1440p can run Ultra with a slight compromise, and 4K requires High settings or lower. Users prioritizing frame rate stability at 4K should consider Medium settings to avoid the risk of dropping below the playable threshold.