Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core i7-12700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is an exceptionally high-performing combination for Lockdown Protocol, delivering frame rates that far exceed the 60 FPS playability threshold at every tested resolution and preset. The data indicates this combo ranks 79th out of 3,714 tested combinations, placing it in the top 2% of all systems evaluated for this game. Across all resolutions from 1080p to 4K, the average frame rates range from a low of 83 FPS at 4K Ultra to a high of 315 FPS at 1080p Low, meaning the system never approaches the playability floor and provides substantial headroom for high-refresh-rate displays.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU in this configuration both sit near the top of their respective performance brackets, but the nearest rivals provide context for what other hardware would deliver nearly identical results in Lockdown Protocol. For the Intel Core i7-12700K, the closest alternatives are separated by less than half a percentage point in average benchmark scores. The Intel Core i5-13600T posts an average score of 35,305, which is just 0.1% lower than the i7-12700K’s 35,287. The Intel Core i7-12700KF scores 35,365, a 0.2% delta, while the Intel Core i7-13700T reaches 35,403 at 0.3% behind, and the Intel Core 5 213PE achieves 35,428 at 0.4% behind. In practical terms, swapping the i7-12700K for any of these four processors would produce frame rate differences well below one FPS in Lockdown Protocol, making them functionally interchangeable for this workload.

On the GPU side, the RTX 5090’s nearest rivals are more diverse in origin but similarly close in aggregate performance. The NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB scores 79,605, trailing the RTX 5090’s 79,842 by only 0.3%. The Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB is 0.6% behind at 79,396, and the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT is 1.1% behind with 78,940. Interestingly, the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X actually scores higher at 80,959, putting it 1.4% ahead of the RTX 5090 in average benchmark terms. While these are the statistical nearest neighbors, the RTX 5090’s percentile ranking at 92% of all GPUs means it outperforms the vast majority of graphics cards, and the deltaPct values indicate that none of these alternatives would meaningfully change the playability verdict in Lockdown Protocol.

FAQ

Q: What is the best preset for the Intel Core i7-12700K and RTX 5090 at 3840x2160 resolution?

A: The data shows Ultra settings are fully playable, with an average frame rate of 83 FPS. This is the most demanding preset tested at 4K, and since it stays above the 60 FPS threshold, all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable at this resolution.

Q: How much performance headroom exists at 1920x1080 with this combination?

A: At 1080p, the Low preset delivers an average of 315 FPS, while Ultra still manages 175 FPS. The Medium preset shows an average of 268 FPS with a minimum of 227 FPS and a maximum of 308 FPS, indicating the system has massive headroom even for 240Hz displays at lower settings.

Q: Which resolution and preset combination provides the most consistent frame pacing?

A: The only preset with recorded minimum and maximum values is Medium across all resolutions. At 1920x1080 Medium, the frame rate ranges from 227 to 308 FPS; at 2560x1440 Medium, it ranges from 167 to 226 FPS; and at 3840x2160 Medium, it ranges from 108 to 146 FPS. The narrowest relative spread appears at 4K Medium, where the minimum is 85% of the average.

Q: Is the RTX 5090 overkill for Lockdown Protocol at lower resolutions?

A: Benchmark results indicate that even at 4K Ultra, the average frame rate of 83 FPS exceeds the playability threshold by 38%. At 1440p Ultra, the average rises to 128 FPS, and at 1080p Ultra it reaches 175 FPS. The GPU clearly has substantial spare capacity, particularly at 1080p where even the most demanding preset leaves performance untapped.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to all other tested systems for Lockdown Protocol?

A: The combination ranks 79th out of 3,714 tested combos, placing it in the top 2.1% of all configurations. This rank reflects the aggregate performance of both the CPU and GPU working together in this specific game.

Q: What are the minimum frame rate expectations at Medium settings across resolutions?

A: Medium settings are the only preset with documented minimum FPS values. At 1920x1080, the minimum is 227 FPS; at 2560x1440, it is 167 FPS; and at 3840x2160, it is 108 FPS. All of these minimums are well above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for Lockdown Protocol covers three resolutions and four quality presets, providing a thorough picture of how this hardware handles the game. At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves an average of 315 FPS, which is the highest frame rate recorded for this combination. The Medium preset at 1080p averages 268 FPS with a minimum of 227 FPS and a maximum of 308 FPS, while High averages 234 FPS and Ultra drops to 175 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a performance reduction of 44%, but even the most demanding setting maintains a frame rate nearly three times the playability threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the Low preset delivers an average of 276 FPS, which is still remarkably high for a 1440p resolution. Medium averages 196 FPS with a minimum of 167 FPS and a maximum of 226 FPS. High settings produce an average of 171 FPS, and Ultra remains well above 60 FPS at 128 FPS average. The step from 1080p to 1440p reduces performance by roughly 12% at Low settings and 27% at Ultra settings, showing that the RTX 5090’s bandwidth advantages help mitigate the increased pixel count.

At 3840x2160, the system still delivers excellent performance. Low settings average 178 FPS, Medium averages 127 FPS with a minimum of 108 FPS and a maximum of 146 FPS, High averages 111 FPS, and Ultra averages 83 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is notable because it remains above 60 FPS despite being the most demanding configuration tested, with no minimum FPS recorded dropping below the playability threshold. Across all resolutions, the Medium preset is the only one with complete min/max data, and the minimums consistently stay at least 80% of the average, indicating stable performance without severe frame drops.

The Verdict

This PC can definitively run Lockdown Protocol at high frame rates across every resolution and preset combination tested. The verdict by resolution shows that at 3840x2160, all four settings — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — are playable, with the best setting being Ultra at an average of 83 FPS. At 2560x1440, every preset is also playable, with Ultra achieving 128 FPS average as the best setting. At 1920x1080, the system clears 60 FPS with enormous margin on all presets, and Ultra delivers 175 FPS average as the best setting. The playable threshold is defined at 60 FPS, and the lowest average frame rate recorded across the entire test matrix is 83 FPS at 4K Ultra, meaning the system never dips below a 38% margin above the playability floor. For users targeting 60 FPS gameplay, this configuration provides substantial headroom that could accommodate future patches or more demanding scenes, while users with high-refresh-rate monitors will find that even 4K Ultra settings leave room for frame rates above 83 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-12700K and RTX 5090 combination ranks 79th out of 3,714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. This places the system in the top 2.1% of all configurations benchmarked for this game, indicating that the hardware pairing is exceptionally well-suited to the game’s engine demands. The CPU’s percentile ranking of 84% among all processors and the GPU’s percentile ranking of 92% among all graphics cards both contribute to this high composite rank. The rank reflects measured data rather than synthetic estimates, as the dataIsMeasured field confirms real-world testing. Given that the 4K Ultra average of 83 FPS is the weakest result in the test matrix, the combo’s high rank is consistent with its ability to maintain playable frame rates even under maximum graphical load at the highest resolution. The gap between this combo and the median tested system is substantial, as the 79th rank out of 3,714 implies the vast majority of configurations fall well short of this performance level in Lockdown Protocol.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which delivers an average of 175 FPS. This provides the maximum visual quality while still offering nearly triple the playability threshold, making it the recommended configuration for 1080p displays. For 2560x1440, Ultra settings again qualify as the best option, achieving an average of 128 FPS. This maintains high visual fidelity while leaving a 68 FPS margin above the 60 FPS playability floor. At 3840x2160, Ultra is also the best playable setting, with an average of 83 FPS. While this is the lowest average across all resolution-preset combinations, it still exceeds the playability threshold by 23 FPS, confirming that maximum settings are viable at 4K. In all three resolutions, the Ultra preset is the most demanding option tested and remains playable, meaning users do not need to compromise visual quality to achieve smooth gameplay. The Medium preset data with complete min/max values shows that even at 4K Medium, the minimum FPS of 108 is well above the threshold, providing additional assurance for users concerned about frame drops in intense scenes.