Lockdown Protocol

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-12700KF paired with the AMD Radeon RX 570 lands at rank 3512 out of 3714 tested combos in the database for Lockdown Protocol. This places the configuration in the bottom 5.4% of all recorded combinations, which is a very low standing for a competitive FPS title. The CPU itself is strong, sitting in the 85th percentile of all processors tested, but the GPU is the limiting factor here, ranking in the 74th percentile of all graphics cards. The combination of a high-end 12th Gen Intel processor with an older Polaris-based GPU creates a stark performance imbalance that the benchmark results reflect clearly.

The data indicates that this combo is not positioned to deliver a smooth experience at most settings. The rank is driven almost entirely by the GPU's inability to keep frame rates high when resolution and visual fidelity increase. For a game like Lockdown Protocol, which demands consistent frame delivery, this pairing is far from optimal. The recorded scores show that even at 1080p, only the lowest preset crosses the 60 FPS threshold, and the margin is not large enough to suggest headroom for demanding scenes.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160 (4K), no tested preset reaches the 60 FPS playable threshold. The highest average frame rate recorded at this resolution is 37.8 FPS on Low settings, which falls well short of the target. High settings yield 25.9 FPS, Medium drops to 26.6 FPS, and Ultra is the worst at 14.3 FPS. There is no playable configuration at 4K for this combo.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), the situation improves slightly but still fails to hit 60 FPS. The best result is 57.1 FPS on Low settings, which is close but still below the playable threshold. High settings produce 34.2 FPS, Medium 37.8 FPS, and Ultra 28.4 FPS. None of these presets meet the 60 FPS requirement, so the verdict is no playable settings at this resolution.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the only preset that clears the 60 FPS bar is Low, with an average of 79 FPS. Medium settings come close at 55.9 FPS but miss the target, while High delivers 49.8 FPS and Ultra 35.1 FPS. The recommended configuration for this combo is therefore 1080p with Low settings, which is the single playable option in the entire measured dataset.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Lockdown Protocol at 60 FPS on any settings?

A: Yes, but only at 1920x1080 with Low settings, where the average frame rate is 79 FPS. All other tested resolutions and presets fall below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the best frame rate achievable at 1440p?

A: The highest average frame rate at 2560x1440 is 57.1 FPS on Low settings. This is below the 60 FPS playable threshold, so no preset at this resolution is recommended for smooth gameplay.

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

A: The Intel Core i7-12700KF has an average benchmark score of 35365. Its closest rival, the Intel Core i7-13700T, scores 35403, which is only 0.1% higher. The Intel Core i5-13600T scores 35305, 0.2% lower, and the Intel Core i7-12700K scores 35287, also 0.2% lower. Performance is effectively identical among these four processors.

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

A: The AMD Radeon RX 570 has an average benchmark score of 28766. The AMD Radeon RX 6800M scores 28874, which is 0.4% higher, while the AMD Radeon R9 M295X scores 28580, 0.7% lower. The AMD Radeon RX 470 scores 28996, 0.8% higher, and the NVIDIA Quadro RTX 8000 scores 28421, 1.2% lower. These deltas are all within a narrow band, indicating similar overall capability.

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

A: At 1920x1080, Low settings produce an average of 79 FPS, while Ultra settings produce 35.1 FPS. That is a drop of 43.9 FPS, or roughly 56% lower performance, when moving from the lowest to the highest preset.

Q: Is the 4K resolution playable at all?

A: No. The best 4K result is 37.8 FPS on Low settings, which is far below the 60 FPS threshold. All other 4K presets are worse, with Ultra at 14.3 FPS.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU, there are several combinations that would behave nearly identically to the tested hardware. The Intel Core i7-12700KF is statistically indistinguishable from the Intel Core i7-13700T, the Intel Core i5-13600T, and the Intel Core i7-12700K. All four processors have average benchmark scores within 0.2% of each other, so swapping the CPU for any of these would not meaningfully change frame rates in Lockdown Protocol.

On the GPU side, the AMD Radeon RX 570 is closely matched by the AMD Radeon RX 6800M, the AMD Radeon R9 M295X, the AMD Radeon RX 470, and the NVIDIA Quadro RTX 8000. The score differences range from 0.4% to 1.2%, which is well within measurement noise. A system built with the RX 570 and any of these alternative GPUs would produce essentially the same performance profile in this game.

For users considering a similar setup, the practical implication is that the GPU is the bottleneck. Pairing the i7-12700KF with any of the listed rival GPUs would still leave the system limited by the graphics card. Conversely, using a different CPU from the rival list alongside the RX 570 would not improve frame rates, since the processor is not the limiting factor at any resolution tested.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data covers three resolutions and four settings each, providing a complete picture of how this combo performs in Lockdown Protocol.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates are consistently low. High settings average 25.9 FPS, Low settings average 37.8 FPS, Medium settings average 26.6 FPS, and Ultra settings average 14.3 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra is 23.5 FPS, with Low being the only preset that even approaches playability, though it still fails to hit 60 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the numbers improve but remain below the threshold. High settings average 34.2 FPS, Low settings average 57.1 FPS, Medium settings average 37.8 FPS, and Ultra settings average 28.4 FPS. The difference between Low and Medium is 19.3 FPS, showing a steep performance penalty for moving just one preset up.

At 1920x1080, the results finally show a playable configuration. Low settings average 79 FPS, which is the only preset above 60 FPS. Medium settings average 55.9 FPS, High settings average 49.8 FPS, and Ultra settings average 35.1 FPS. The gap from Low to Ultra is 43.9 FPS, and even the step from Low to Medium costs 23.1 FPS, which is a substantial loss for a single quality tier.

No minimum or maximum frame rates were recorded in the dataset, so the analysis relies solely on average FPS values. The absence of min/max data means frame time consistency cannot be assessed, but the averages alone are sufficient to determine playability.

The Verdict

This PC cannot run Lockdown Protocol at 60 FPS for most configurations. The verdict by resolution is clear: at 3840x2160, no settings are playable; at 2560x1440, no settings are playable; at 1920x1080, only Low settings are playable, with an average of 79 FPS.

The data shows that the combo is only viable at 1080p with the lowest visual preset. Even then, the 79 FPS average leaves little room for demanding scenes or prolonged firefights where frame rates may dip. Medium settings at 1080p come close at 55.9 FPS but do not clear the 60 FPS bar, so users seeking a stable experience must stay on Low.

For anyone planning to play Lockdown Protocol with this hardware, the practical recommendation is to run the game at 1080p with Low settings. Higher resolutions and presets will result in frame rates that are too low for a competitive FPS, where responsiveness and smoothness are critical. The combination of a strong CPU and a weak GPU means that upgrading the graphics card would be the most effective path to better performance.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results indicate a clear division of labor between the Intel Core i7-12700KF and the AMD Radeon RX 570. The CPU is a high-end part with strong single-thread and multi-thread scores, including a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 28838 and a single-core score of 4071. The GPU, by contrast, is an older design with a 224.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 5.095 TFLOPS of FP32 performance. In Lockdown Protocol, the GPU is the bottleneck at every resolution.

Evidence for this comes from the scaling between resolutions. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 79 FPS. At 1440p Low, it drops to 57.1 FPS, a 27.7% reduction. At 4K Low, it falls to 37.8 FPS, another 33.8% reduction from 1440p. This steep scaling with resolution is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario, where the processor has ample headroom but the graphics card cannot keep up with the increasing pixel count.

The CPU's role is more evident when looking at the preset scaling at a fixed resolution. At 1080p, moving from Low to Medium costs 23.1 FPS, and from Medium to High costs 5.9 FPS. The smaller drop from Medium to High suggests that the CPU is not the limiting factor, as the GPU is already struggling with the higher settings. At 4K, the difference between Low and Medium is 11.2 FPS, while the difference between Medium and High is only 0.7 FPS, further confirming that the GPU saturates quickly as settings increase.

Across all resolutions, the pattern is consistent: the RX 570 determines the frame rate, while the i7-12700KF remains underutilized. For users who upgrade the GPU, the CPU would likely support much higher frame rates without becoming a constraint. Conversely, upgrading the CPU alone would yield no measurable benefit in this game, as the recorded data shows no scenario where processor performance limits the result.