Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core i7-12700KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 delivers a highly capable Lockdown Protocol experience, decisively clearing the 60 FPS playable threshold at 1080p and 1440p across all presets, while 4K requires a settings compromise. At 1920x1080, the combination averages 88 FPS on Ultra settings, and at 2560x1440, it maintains 64 FPS on Ultra. The only limitation appears at 3840x2160, where Ultra drops to 42 FPS and High sits at 55 FPS, but Medium averages 63 FPS and Low reaches 89 FPS. The data indicates this system is well-balanced for the game, with the GPU becoming the primary constraint only at 4K Ultra.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest preset that maintains at least 60 FPS at 1920x1080?

A: Ultra settings achieve an average of 88 FPS at 1080p. This is the most demanding preset tested, and it stays well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: Can this PC handle 4K resolution for Lockdown Protocol?

A: Yes, but not at the highest presets. At 3840x2160, Medium settings average 63 FPS, and Low settings average 89 FPS. High settings fall slightly short at 55 FPS, while Ultra drops to 42 FPS.

Q: How does the i7-12700KF compare to its closest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The i7-12700KF scores 35,365 on average, placing it 85th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-13700T, scores 35,403, a negligible 0.1% difference. The Intel Core i5-13600T scores 35,305, which is 0.2% lower.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 rank among all GPUs based on benchmark data?

A: The RTX 4060 sits in the 61st percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17,639. Its closest competitor, the AMD Radeon HD 7790, scores 17,666, just 0.2% higher.

Q: What is the frame time consistency like at 2560x1440 Medium settings?

A: At 1440p Medium, the system produces an average of 98 FPS, with a minimum of 83 FPS and a maximum of 113 FPS. The 15 FPS gap between average and minimum indicates generally stable frame pacing.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more influential for performance at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, the data shows the GPU is the limiting factor. The CPU’s high multi-threaded score of 28,838 in Cinebench R23 suggests ample headroom, while the GPU’s 61st percentile ranking indicates it is the performance bottleneck, especially at higher presets.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the Intel Core i7-12700KF achieves an average benchmark score of 35,365. Its nearest rivals are remarkably close in performance. The Intel Core i7-13700T scores 35,403, a delta of -0.1%, meaning it is essentially identical in synthetic tests. The Intel Core i5-13600T scores 35,305, a 0.2% difference. The Intel Core 5 213PE scores 35,428, also a -0.2% delta. The Intel Core i7-12700K scores 35,287, a 0.2% difference. For Lockdown Protocol, any of these processors would deliver statistically indistinguishable frame rates, as the game’s performance at the tested resolutions is more dependent on the GPU.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 has an average benchmark score of 17,639. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon HD 7790, scores 17,666, just 0.2% higher, which is within measurement noise. The AMD Radeon 780M scores 17,588, a 0.3% difference. The AMD Radeon Pro 560 scores 17,551, a 0.5% difference, and the AMD Radeon Pro 460 scores 17,509, a 0.7% difference. In practice, a system with any of these GPUs would produce nearly identical average FPS in Lockdown Protocol, though the RTX 4060’s modern feature set and driver optimization may yield better frame time consistency.

The data suggests that if a user were to swap the i7-12700KF for the i7-13700T, the change in CPU-bound scenarios would be imperceptible. Similarly, replacing the RTX 4060 with an AMD Radeon 780M would not alter the average FPS by more than a fraction of a frame per second. The combination’s overall ranking of 2009 out of 3714 tested hardware pairs indicates it sits in the upper-middle tier for this specific game.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions reveals how the workload shifts between the CPU and GPU. At 1920x1080, the RTX 4060 is the primary driver of performance. The average FPS on Ultra is 88, while on Low it is 189. This 101 FPS spread shows that the GPU’s rendering load directly dictates the frame rate. The i7-12700KF, with its 12 cores and 20 threads, provides sufficient processing power to keep up with the GPU, as evidenced by its strong 3DMark multi-threaded score of 9,983.

Moving to 2560x1440, the GPU’s burden increases. The average FPS on Ultra drops to 64, and on Low it is 138. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p at Ultra represents a 27% reduction in FPS, which aligns with the increased pixel count. The CPU’s role remains secondary, as the delta between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 74 FPS, similar to the 101 FPS gap at 1080p. This indicates the GPU is still the bottleneck.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes overwhelmingly dominant. The average FPS on Ultra falls to 42, and High is 55, both below the 60 FPS threshold. The gap between Low (89 FPS) and Ultra (42 FPS) is 47 FPS, showing that the RTX 4060’s 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth are stretched thin at this resolution. The CPU’s influence diminishes further, as even the lowest settings cannot compensate for the GPU’s rendering limitations. The data shows that for this game, the RTX 4060 is the decisive component at all resolutions, with the i7-12700KF providing ample headroom without becoming a limiting factor.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol effectively, but the experience varies significantly by resolution. At 1920x1080, all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—clear the 60 FPS threshold. The best settings are Ultra, which delivers an average of 88 FPS. At 2560x1440, the system also clears 60 FPS on all presets, with Ultra averaging 64 FPS. The best settings at this resolution are Ultra.

At 3840x2160, the verdict is more nuanced. The playable settings are Low and Medium, with Medium achieving an average of 63 FPS. High settings average 55 FPS, which falls short of the 60 FPS threshold, and Ultra averages 42 FPS. The best playable setting at 4K is Medium, providing a 63 FPS average. The data confirms that the RTX 4060 cannot sustain 60 FPS at 4K High or Ultra, but the system remains playable at Medium and Low.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest performance. Low settings average 189 FPS. Medium settings average 134 FPS, with a minimum of 114 FPS and a maximum of 154 FPS. High settings average 117 FPS. Ultra settings average 88 FPS. All presets maintain a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong. Low settings average 138 FPS. Medium settings average 98 FPS, with a minimum of 83 FPS and a maximum of 113 FPS. High settings average 86 FPS. Ultra settings average 64 FPS. The minimum recorded FPS of 83 at Medium suggests the system rarely dips below 60 FPS, even during demanding scenes.

At 3840x2160, the GPU’s limits become apparent. Low settings average 89 FPS. Medium settings average 63 FPS, with a minimum of 54 FPS and a maximum of 73 FPS. High settings average 55 FPS. Ultra settings average 42 FPS. The minimum FPS of 54 at Medium indicates occasional dips below the 60 FPS threshold, but the average remains playable. High and Ultra averages fall below 60 FPS, confirming they are not suitable for a consistent experience.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is Ultra, which averages 88 FPS. This provides the highest visual quality without sacrificing smooth gameplay.

At 2560x1440, Ultra is again the best choice, averaging 64 FPS. This clears the threshold by a small margin, but the data shows it is sustainable. For a more stable experience, Medium averages 98 FPS, but Ultra remains playable.

At 3840x2160, the best playable settings are Medium, which averages 63 FPS. While Low averages 89 FPS, Medium offers a better visual balance while still staying above 60 FPS on average. High settings at 55 FPS and Ultra at 42 FPS are not recommended for maintaining the playable threshold.