Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core i7-12700KF paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT delivers a robust performance profile for Lockdown Protocol, a fast-paced FPS title. Benchmark data shows this combination is firmly positioned in the upper tier of tested systems, with a combo rank of 1235 out of 3714 tested configurations. The measured frame rates across resolutions and presets indicate that this pairing is more than sufficient for smooth gameplay at mainstream settings, though 4K Ultra pushes the hardware to its limits. The following analysis breaks down exactly where this combo stands, how the CPU and GPU share the workload, and which settings provide the best experience.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-12700KF and AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT combination ranks 1235th out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the 67th percentile of all systems tested. This is a strong showing, indicating the pairing delivers above-average performance for this title. The rank reflects the balance between the CPU's 85th percentile standing among all processors and the GPU's 51st percentile among all graphics cards. The CPU is clearly the stronger component in this pairing, while the GPU holds a more middling position, yet the combined result still lands comfortably in the upper third of tested systems.

What makes this rank noteworthy is the consistency across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the combo achieves 109 FPS at Ultra settings, which is well above the playable threshold of 60 FPS. At 2560x1440, Ultra settings still deliver 80 FPS, and even at 3840x2160, High settings manage 69 FPS. This suggests the rank is not inflated by a single favorable resolution but reflects genuine all-around capability. The percentile data reinforces this: the CPU's 85th percentile ranking means it outperforms the vast majority of installed processors, while the GPU's 51st percentile is closer to the median, yet the two work together effectively in this game.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a clear division of labor between the Intel Core i7-12700KF and the AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT depending on resolution and preset. At 1920x1080 Low settings, the system produces 235 FPS, which is nearly double the 109 FPS seen at Ultra settings. This dramatic scaling indicates that at lower resolutions and reduced graphical loads, the CPU has ample headroom to push frame rates very high, and the GPU becomes the limiting factor only when settings are cranked up. The CPU's 12 cores and 20 threads, with a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, provide enough single-thread performance to feed the GPU efficiently at lower settings.

Moving to 2560x1440, the scaling pattern shifts. Low settings yield 172 FPS, while Ultra drops to 80 FPS, a reduction of about 53%. The GPU's role becomes more prominent here, as the increased pixel count puts more strain on the Radeon RX 7800 XT's 16 GB of GDDR6 memory and 624.1 GB/s of bandwidth. At 3840x2160, the GPU dominates the performance equation. Low settings still produce 111 FPS, but Ultra falls to 52 FPS, which is below the playable threshold. This indicates that at 4K, the GPU's compute resources — 3840 shading units and 37.32 TFLOPS of FP32 performance — are the primary bottleneck, while the CPU has sufficient power to keep up even at the highest settings.

The scaling between presets at each resolution tells a consistent story. At 1080p, the jump from Low to Medium is 235 to 167 FPS, a reduction of 68 FPS. From Medium to High, it drops to 146 FPS, and from High to Ultra, it falls to 109 FPS. This stepwise decline suggests the CPU handles the initial graphical load increases easily, but the GPU becomes more involved as settings rise. At 1440p, the pattern is similar: Low to Medium drops from 172 to 122 FPS, Medium to High falls to 107 FPS, and High to Ultra reaches 80 FPS. At 4K, the trend accelerates: Low to Medium goes from 111 to 79 FPS, Medium to High drops to 69 FPS, and High to Ultra falls to 52 FPS, showing the GPU's limits are reached quickly at this resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a detailed picture of performance across all three resolutions and four settings levels. Starting with 3840x2160, the combo achieves an average of 111 FPS at Low settings, which is the highest frame rate at this resolution. Medium settings produce 79 FPS average, with a minimum of 67 FPS and a maximum of 91 FPS, showing some variance but staying above the playable threshold. High settings yield 69 FPS average, while Ultra drops to 52 FPS average, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The data indicates that 4K gameplay is viable up to High settings, but Ultra is not recommended for smooth play.

At 2560x1440, the performance improves significantly. Low settings deliver 172 FPS average, a substantial jump from the 4K result. Medium settings produce 122 FPS average, with a minimum of 104 FPS and a maximum of 141 FPS, ensuring consistent frame delivery. High settings reach 107 FPS average, and Ultra maintains 80 FPS average. Every preset at 1440p clears the 60 FPS threshold with considerable margin, making this resolution the sweet spot for high-refresh-rate monitors. The minimum FPS at Medium settings, 104 FPS, is particularly notable because it stays well above the playable threshold even during demanding scenes.

At 1920x1080, the combo reaches its peak performance. Low settings achieve 235 FPS average, which is exceptionally high and suitable for competitive play. Medium settings deliver 167 FPS average, with a minimum of 142 FPS and a maximum of 192 FPS, providing a very smooth experience. High settings produce 146 FPS average, and Ultra maintains 109 FPS average. All presets at 1080p exceed 100 FPS, indicating the hardware is never seriously challenged at this resolution. The minimum FPS at Medium settings, 142 FPS, is higher than the average FPS at 1440p Ultra, highlighting how resolution scaling affects performance.

The Verdict

The benchmark results indicate that the Intel Core i7-12700KF and AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT combination can run Lockdown Protocol effectively at most settings, with clear limitations only at 4K Ultra. At 1920x1080, all four presets — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — clear the 60 FPS threshold, with the lowest average being 109 FPS at Ultra. This makes 1080p gameplay entirely smooth across the board. At 2560x1440, the same holds true: all presets exceed 60 FPS, with Ultra delivering 80 FPS average, so 1440p gaming is fully viable at maximum settings.

At 3840x2160, the verdict is more nuanced. High settings produce 69 FPS average, which clears the threshold, and Medium settings deliver 79 FPS average with a minimum of 67 FPS, ensuring stable performance. Low settings reach 111 FPS average. However, Ultra settings drop to 52 FPS average, which falls short of the 60 FPS playable threshold. Therefore, 4K gaming is possible at High settings or lower, but Ultra should be avoided for a consistently smooth experience. The verdict by resolution confirms this: 4K lists High, Low, and Medium as playable, while 1440p and 1080p list all four presets as playable.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Lockdown Protocol at 60 FPS on Ultra settings at 1920x1080?

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 Ultra is 109 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the highest preset that maintains 60 FPS at 3840x2160?

A: High settings achieve an average of 69 FPS at 4K, making it the most demanding preset that clears the threshold. Ultra settings fall to 52 FPS average, which is below 60 FPS.

Q: How does the GPU's performance compare to its benchmark rivals?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT has an average benchmark score of 11627, which is 0.5% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 and 0.9% higher than the AMD Radeon Pro 5500M. Its percentile rank among all GPUs is 51.

Q: Which component has a higher benchmark standing?

A: The Intel Core i7-12700KF ranks in the 85th percentile among all CPUs, while the AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT ranks in the 51st percentile among all GPUs, indicating the CPU is the stronger component.

Q: Is the frame rate stable at 2560x1440 Medium settings?

A: Yes. The average FPS is 122, with a minimum of 104 FPS and a maximum of 141 FPS, showing consistent performance well above the playable threshold.

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

A: The highest average FPS is 235 at 1920x1080 Low settings. The maximum FPS recorded is 192 at 1920x1080 Medium settings.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, which produces an average of 69 FPS. This is the recommended setting for 4K gameplay, as it provides a comfortable margin above the threshold while maintaining visual quality. Medium settings are also viable at 79 FPS average, but High offers better visuals for only a 10 FPS reduction.

At 2560x1440, Ultra settings deliver an average of 80 FPS, making it the best choice for this resolution. This allows players to experience the game at maximum graphical fidelity while still maintaining smooth performance. The 80 FPS average provides a 20 FPS buffer above the playable threshold, ensuring consistent frame delivery.

At 1920x1080, Ultra settings achieve an average of 109 FPS, which is the recommended preset. This resolution offers the highest performance headroom, with Ultra delivering more than double the FPS of the 4K High setting. Players can enable all graphical options without concern for performance drops.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Intel Core i7-12700KF's nearest rivals, based on average benchmark scores, include the Intel Core i7-13700T, which scores 35403 with a delta of -0.1%, meaning it performs nearly identically. The Intel Core i5-13600T scores 35305 with a delta of 0.2%, placing it slightly below the 12700KF. The Intel Core 5 213PE scores 35428 with a delta of -0.2%, and the Intel Core i7-12700K scores 35287 with a delta of 0.2%. These processors would behave similarly in Lockdown Protocol, as their benchmark scores are within 0.2% of the 12700KF's 35365 average.

For the GPU, the AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT's nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 with an average score of 11680 and a delta of -0.5%, the AMD Radeon Pro 5500M with a score of 11528 and a delta of 0.9%, the NVIDIA Tesla K20c with a score of 11479 and a delta of 1.3%, and the AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT with a score of 11842 and a delta of -1.8%. These graphics cards would produce similar frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, though the RX 7800 XT's 16 GB memory capacity and higher clock speeds may offer advantages in texture-heavy scenes. The delta values indicate that performance differences among these GPUs are minimal, so users with any of these alternatives can expect comparable results.