Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core i7-12700KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is a high-performing combination for Lockdown Protocol, delivering playable frame rates at every resolution tested, with the most demanding presets reserved for lower resolutions. The data indicates this combo ranks in the 65th percentile of all tested combinations, placing it comfortably within the upper tier of systems capable of running this FPS title.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The benchmark data shows that the Intel Core i7-12700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti sit in a closely contested performance bracket. For the CPU, the nearest rival is the Intel Core i7-13700T, which scores 35403 on average, a negligible 0.1% difference from the 12700KF's 35365 average benchmark score. The Intel Core i5-13600T, with a score of 35305, is only 0.2% slower, while the Intel Core 5 213PE leads slightly at 35428, a 0.2% advantage. The most direct comparison comes from the Intel Core i7-12700K, which scores 35287, just 0.2% behind. In practical terms, any of these processors would deliver near-identical performance in Lockdown Protocol, with differences well within run-to-run variance.

On the GPU side, the RTX 3070 Ti's average benchmark score of 29945 places it directly alongside the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Mobile, which scores 29928 and is only 0.1% slower. The AMD Radeon RX 6800 is the closest competitor, scoring 30095, which is 0.5% ahead of the RTX 3070 Ti. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti trails by a mere 0.5% at 29783. The AMD Radeon RX 6700 is the outlier in this group, scoring 30433, which is 1.6% higher than the RTX 3070 Ti. Users considering this combination should expect essentially interchangeable performance with these alternatives. The RTX 3070 Ti's 75th percentile standing among all GPUs and the 12700KF's 85th percentile among all CPUs show that this pairing is well above average, but not at the extreme high end. The data shows that the 12700KF is a stronger relative performer than the 3070 Ti, which means the GPU is likely the limiting factor for frame generation in Lockdown Protocol.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured frame rates across resolutions and settings reveal that the GPU is the dominant component for this game. When moving from 1920x1080 on Low settings to 3840x2160 on Low settings, the frame rate drops from 227.4 FPS to 108.2 FPS, a 52% reduction. This significant scaling with resolution indicates that the RTX 3070 Ti is being pushed harder as pixel count increases. The CPU's role becomes most apparent at lower resolutions where frame rates are extremely high, such as the 227.4 FPS at 1080p Low, where the processor must feed frames quickly enough to avoid becoming the bottleneck. At 3840x2160, the GPU's workload dominates, and the CPU has ample headroom. The Intel Core i7-12700KF, with its 20 threads and 5.00 GHz boost clock, is a capable air cooler for this task; its benchmark scores, including a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 28838 and a single-core score of 4071, indicate it can handle the physics and logic of a FPS title without limiting the GPU.

Looking at the preset scaling, the 3070 Ti's capabilities are consistent. At 3840x2160, the frame rate drops from 108.2 FPS at Low to 77 FPS at Medium and 64.3 at High, before falling to 48.9 at Ultra. This shows the GPU's graphics processing power is the limiting factor at 4K. At 2560x1440, the same trend continues: 165 FPS at Low to 118.4 FPS at Medium, 100.8 FPS at High, and 76.6 FPS at Ultra. The 1080p results follow the pattern: 227.4 FPS at Low, 164.1 FPS at Medium, 139.6 FPS at High, and 108.2 FPS at Ultra. The consistent scaling suggests the game is well-optimized, but the GPU's 8 GB of GDDR6X memory and 608.3 GB/s bandwidth are the key factors in determining frame rates at higher resolutions and settings. The CPU's role is less pronounced: it provides a solid baseline, but the frame rate differences between resolutions are overwhelmingly driven by the RTX 3070 Ti.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-12700KF + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti combination ranks 1304 out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the 65th percentile (100 - 1304/3714 * 100 = 64.9), meaning it outperforms nearly two-thirds of all tested systems. This is a strong result, but not elite. The rank reflects that while the CPU and GPU are both capable, they are not top-tier. The 12700KF's 85th percentile among CPUs and the 3070 Ti's 75th percentile among GPUs suggest the GPU is the weaker link, and this is what the overall rank reflects. For a FPS game, this rank means the combo will handle the game well, but there are many faster systems available. The data shows that the combination is within striking distance of the 3070 Ti's closest rivals, such as the RX 6800, which is 0.5% faster on the GPU benchmark, so the overall rank could shift slightly depending on the exact CPU-GPU pairing. The 1304th rank is a middle-to-upper tier position; it will not struggle, but it is also not in the top 100 for frame chasers.

The Verdict

The data indicates that the Intel Core i7-12700KF + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti can run Lockdown Protocol at 60 FPS or higher on most settings. The verdict by resolution is clear: at 3840x2160, the playable settings are High, Low, and Medium, with High being the best setting that stays at or above 60 FPS, averaging 64.3 FPS. At 2560x1440, all settings, including Ultra, are playable, with Ultra averaging 76.6 FPS. At 1920x1080, again all settings are playable, with Ultra averaging 108.2 FPS. The RTX 3070 Ti is only challenged at 4K Ultra, which falls below the 60 FPS threshold at 48.9 FPS. For anyone targeting a smooth experience, the system is capable of delivering 60+ FPS at all resolutions except for 4K Ultra, and even at 4K High it clears the bar with a comfortable margin. The CPU's 85th percentile ranking ensures it won't hold back the GPU, and the GPU's 75th percentile is sufficient for this game's demands.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides exact numbers for each resolution and setting combination. At 1920x1080, the lowest resolution tested, the system delivers excellent performance across the board. At Low settings, the average frame rate is 227.4 FPS. Medium settings drop the average to 164.1 FPS, while High settings produce 139.6 FPS. Ultra settings still achieve an average of 108.2 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold. At 2560x1440, the performance remains strong. Low settings average 165 FPS, Medium settings average 118.4 FPS, High settings average 100.8 FPS, and Ultra settings average 76.6 FPS. Each preset at this resolution remains clear of the 60 FPS line. At 3840x2160, the system faces its toughest challenge. Low settings average 108.2 FPS, Medium settings average 77 FPS, and High settings average 64.3 FPS. Ultra settings fall to 48.9 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. The data shows a consistent trend: each step up in settings or resolution costs a significant number of frames, and the 4K Ultra setting is the only configuration that fails to meet the 60 FPS benchmark.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the best settings are defined as the most demanding preset that still maintains an average of at least 60 FPS. At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, which yields an average FPS of 108.2. This is a high frame rate that provides a smooth experience for a FPS game, and the Ultra preset is the highest available. At 2560x1440, the best settings are Ultra as well, with an average FPS of 76.6. This is still a solid margin above 60 FPS, allowing for a playable and visually maxed-out experience. At 3840x2160, the best settings are High, which averages 64.3 FPS. This is just above the 60 FPS threshold, so it is playable, but it is the only resolution where the system cannot handle the highest preset. The data also shows that the Medium preset at 4K is playable at 77 FPS, but High is the most demanding one that remains viable. The 60 FPS threshold is a strict line, and the system crosses it with room to spare at 1080p and 1440p, but just barely at 4K High. The RTX 3070 Ti's 8 GB of memory is a factor here, but the average FPS numbers show it is enough for this game's demands.