Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core i7-12700KF and AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT combination delivers a broad range of frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, spanning from a demanding 33.1 FPS at 4K Ultra to a fluid 159.6 FPS at 1080p Low. The recorded data shows that this pairing is highly dependent on resolution and preset selection, with the CPU's strong multi-threaded performance and the GPU's 8 GB GDDR6 memory playing distinct roles. At 1080p, the combo is overwhelmingly capable, while at 4K, only the lowest settings manage to cross the 60 FPS threshold, making it a system that rewards users who are willing to adjust quality for smoothness.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for Lockdown Protocol is organized by resolution and graphics preset, with average frame rates recorded for each configuration. The database does not include minimum or maximum frame rate values, so the analysis relies on average FPS as the primary metric for performance assessment.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the results show a steep performance curve across settings. The Low preset produces an average of 71.4 FPS, which is the only playable option at this resolution. Medium drops to 53 FPS, a 25.8% reduction from Low, while High falls further to 43.6 FPS. The Ultra preset bottoms out at 33.1 FPS, which is less than half the frame rate of the Low preset. This pattern indicates that the RX 5700 XT's memory bandwidth and compute resources are heavily taxed at 4K, and the gap between Low and Ultra represents a substantial 38.3 FPS difference.

Moving to 2560x1440 (1440p), the performance envelope expands considerably. The Low preset achieves 115.2 FPS, which is a 61.4% improvement over the same preset at 4K. Medium delivers 80.7 FPS, High reaches 70.2 FPS, and Ultra settles at 53 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1440p is more gradual than at 4K, with each successive preset tier costing roughly 10 to 27 FPS. Notably, the Ultra preset at 1440p matches the Medium preset at 4K exactly, both producing 53 FPS, which highlights how resolution scaling impacts the GPU's workload.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the combo shows its strongest performance. The Low preset produces 159.6 FPS, which is the highest recorded average across all tests. Medium follows at 110.1 FPS, High at 97.6 FPS, and Ultra at 74 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra is 85.6 FPS, representing a 53.6% performance loss, but even the most demanding preset remains comfortably above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The frame rate deltas between presets at 1080p are larger in absolute terms than at higher resolutions, suggesting that the CPU has more headroom to feed the GPU at lower pixel counts.

Comparing resolutions at the same preset reveals clear scaling trends. At Low settings, 1080p delivers 159.6 FPS, 1440p delivers 115.2 FPS, and 4K delivers 71.4 FPS. This represents a 27.8% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a further 38.0% drop from 1440p to 4K. At Ultra settings, the pattern shifts: 1080p records 74 FPS, 1440p records 53 FPS, and 4K records 33.1 FPS. The percentage losses are steeper at Ultra, with a 28.4% reduction from 1080p to 1440p and a 37.5% reduction from 1440p to 4K.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the database identifies the most demanding preset that maintains an average frame rate at or above the 60 FPS playable threshold. This metric helps determine the optimal balance between visual quality and smoothness.

At 3840x2160, the best playable setting is Low, which achieves an average of 71.4 FPS. This is the only preset at 4K that clears the 60 FPS bar. Medium at 53 FPS, High at 43.6 FPS, and Ultra at 33.1 FPS all fall short, meaning users at 4K must accept the lowest visual quality to maintain playable frame rates. The margin above the threshold is 11.4 FPS, which provides some headroom for demanding scenes, but the system has little room for error.

At 2560x1440, the best playable setting is High, with an average of 70.2 FPS. This preset clears the 60 FPS threshold with a 10.2 FPS margin. The Medium preset at 80.7 FPS and Low at 115.2 FPS are also playable, but High offers the highest quality among the playable options. Ultra at 53 FPS is not playable, so users who want maximum visual fidelity at 1440p must either drop to 1080p or accept the High preset.

At 1920x1080, the best playable setting is Ultra, with an average of 74 FPS. This is the highest preset available in the test suite, and it clears the 60 FPS threshold by 14 FPS. All four presets at 1080p are playable, with Low at 159.6 FPS, Medium at 110.1 FPS, and High at 97.6 FPS. The fact that Ultra is playable at 1080p but not at 1440p or 4K demonstrates that this resolution is the sweet spot for this hardware combination.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU provide context for what other hardware might behave similarly in Lockdown Protocol. These alternatives are based on average benchmark scores, not game-specific FPS measurements, but they indicate comparable overall performance levels.

For the Intel Core i7-12700KF, the nearest rival is the Intel Core i7-13700T, which has an average score of 35403, a delta of -0.1% relative to the 12700KF's 35365 average. The Intel Core i5-13600T scores 35305, a +0.2% delta, while the Intel Core 5 213PE scores 35428, a -0.2% delta. The Intel Core i7-12700K scores 35287, a +0.2% delta. These four CPUs are all within a 0.2% band of each other, meaning that swapping the 12700KF for any of these alternatives would result in nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Lockdown Protocol. The 12700KF sits in the 85th percentile of all CPUs, so these rivals represent similarly high-end processors.

For the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT, the nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M with an average score of 16351, a +0.1% delta, and the NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell with a score of 16408, a -0.3% delta. The AMD Radeon PRO W7500 scores 16415, a -0.3% delta, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2 scores 16504, a -0.9% delta. All four GPUs are within a 0.9% performance band, so they would deliver essentially identical frame rates in GPU-bound scenarios. The RX 5700 XT ranks in the 59th percentile of all GPUs, which places it in the mid-to-upper tier of graphics cards.

The practical implication is that a user with any of these rival CPUs paired with any of these rival GPUs would see very similar frame rates in Lockdown Protocol. The deltas are small enough to be within measurement noise, so the recorded FPS values for the 12700KF and RX 5700 XT combination can be generalized to these alternative components.

The Verdict

The question of whether this PC can run Lockdown Protocol is answered by the verdictByResolution data, which specifies the playable settings and corresponding frame rates for each resolution.

At 3840x2160, the system can run the game, but only at Low settings. The average FPS at Low is 71.4, which clears the 60 FPS threshold. Medium at 53 FPS, High at 43.6 FPS, and Ultra at 33.1 FPS are all below the playable threshold, so 4K gaming requires a significant compromise in visual quality. The margin at Low is 11.4 FPS, which is adequate but not generous.

At 2560x1440, the system performs better, with three playable presets: Low at 115.2 FPS, Medium at 80.7 FPS, and High at 70.2 FPS. The Ultra preset at 53 FPS is not playable. The best playable setting is High, providing a good balance of quality and performance. Users at 1440p can enjoy the game with high visual settings while maintaining smooth frame rates.

At 1920x1080, the system is fully capable, with all four presets clearing the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset achieves 74 FPS, which means users can max out the graphics settings at this resolution without sacrificing playability. The Low preset at 159.6 FPS is suitable for competitive play or high-refresh-rate monitors. This resolution offers the most flexibility and is the recommended target for this hardware.

Overall, the verdict is that this combo can run Lockdown Protocol at all three tested resolutions, provided the right settings are chosen. The system is most comfortable at 1080p, where it can handle any preset, while 1440p requires dropping from Ultra to High, and 4K demands the Low preset.

CPU and GPU Roles

The division of labor between the Intel Core i7-12700KF and the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT varies by resolution and preset, as indicated by the scaling patterns in the measured FPS data.

At 1080p, the CPU plays a more prominent role because the GPU has fewer pixels to render, allowing it to produce frame rates that approach the CPU's maximum throughput. The jump from Low at 159.6 FPS to Ultra at 74 FPS shows that the GPU is still the primary bottleneck, but the fact that Low exceeds 150 FPS suggests the CPU can feed the GPU at high rates. The 85.6 FPS spread across presets at 1080p indicates that the GPU's settings have a larger impact on performance than the CPU's capabilities.

At 1440p, the GPU becomes more dominant as pixel count increases. The frame rates at each preset drop relative to 1080p, with Low falling from 159.6 to 115.2 FPS, a 27.8% reduction, and Ultra falling from 74 to 53 FPS, a 28.4% reduction. The consistent percentage drops across presets suggest that the GPU is now the limiting factor, as the CPU has sufficient headroom to handle the increased rendering workload. The RX 5700 XT's 8 GB GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are likely being taxed more heavily at this resolution.

At 4K, the GPU's role is overwhelming. The frame rates drop dramatically, with Low at 71.4 FPS and Ultra at 33.1 FPS. The 38.3 FPS difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is smaller in absolute terms than at 1080p, but the percentage reduction is similar. The GPU's compute resources, rated at 9.754 TFLOPS FP32, are insufficient to maintain high frame rates at 4K with demanding presets. The CPU's 20 threads and 5.00 GHz boost clock are not the bottleneck here, as even the Low preset at 4K produces frame rates that are well below what the CPU could theoretically support.

The scaling data indicates that the CPU is more important at lower resolutions and lower presets, where the GPU can produce high frame rates. The GPU becomes the dominant factor as resolution increases and preset quality rises. For users who prioritize high frame rates at 1080p, the 12700KF's strong single-thread and multi-thread scores, including a 3dmark single-thread score of 1043 and a cinebench r23 multicore score of 28838, ensure that the CPU will not hold back the RX 5700 XT. At 4K, the GPU's performance ceiling is the primary constraint, and the CPU's capabilities are largely irrelevant.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i7-12700KF and AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT ranks 2758 out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the 74th percentile of all systems in the database. This rank reflects the overall performance of the pairing across the tested resolutions and presets.

The rank is influenced by both components. The CPU's 85th percentile standing among all CPUs suggests that the processor is a strong contributor, while the GPU's 59th percentile indicates that the graphics card is the weaker link. The gap between the CPU and GPU percentiles explains why the combo ranks lower than the CPU alone would suggest: the RX 5700 XT is a mid-tier GPU that limits the system's ability to handle demanding settings at high resolutions.

In practical terms, this rank means that roughly one in four tested combinations performs better in Lockdown Protocol. The systems that rank higher likely pair similarly strong CPUs with more powerful GPUs, allowing them to maintain higher frame rates at 1440p and 4K. The systems that rank lower likely have weaker CPUs or GPUs, resulting in sub-60 FPS performance at more resolutions or presets.

The rank also highlights the balance of the system. At 1080p, the combo performs as well as many higher-ranked systems, since the CPU can compensate for the GPU's limitations at lower pixel counts. At 4K, the rank drops in relative terms, as the GPU's 59th percentile becomes the deciding factor. Users considering this combo should expect strong 1080p performance, acceptable 1440p performance with the right settings, and limited 4K capability, which is consistent with the recorded data and the overall rank.