Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core i7-12700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER combination delivers a dominant performance profile for Lockdown Protocol, with measured average frame rates that exceed the 60 FPS playability threshold across every tested resolution and preset. The data shows a system that is overwhelmingly GPU-bound at higher resolutions, while the CPU's strong multi-threaded and single-threaded scores provide ample headroom at lower settings. This analysis breaks down the benchmark results, contextualizes the hardware against its nearest rivals, and provides concrete settings guidance based solely on the measured FPS data.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the Intel Core i7-12700KF sits in a tight cluster of comparable processors. Its average benchmark score of 35365 places it within a fraction of a percent of several direct alternatives. The Intel Core i7-13700T, with an average score of 35403, is essentially identical in performance, showing a delta of only -0.1%. Similarly, the Intel Core i5-13600T (avg score 35305) is a mere 0.2% behind, while the Intel Core 5 213PE (avg score 35428) is 0.2% ahead. The most notable rival is the Intel Core i7-12700K, which scores 35287, a 0.2% difference. In practical terms, any of these processors would deliver nearly indistinguishable frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, making them viable substitutes if the 12700KF is unavailable. The 12700KF’s 85th percentile ranking among all CPUs confirms it sits above the median but within a highly competitive mid-to-high-end segment.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER’s nearest rivals are surprisingly varied in age and architecture. The NVIDIA Quadro M5000 and NVIDIA GRID M60-1Q both post average scores of 31206 and 31220 respectively, placing them just 0.4% behind the 4070 Ti SUPER’s 31087 average. The NVIDIA RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell (avg score 31532) is 1.4% ahead, and the NVIDIA TITAN RTX (avg score 31676) leads by 1.9%. Despite the wide generational gaps, the benchmark scores suggest these cards would produce similar output in this title. The 4070 Ti SUPER’s 76th percentile ranking among all GPUs indicates it is a solidly above-average performer, but the close proximity of these rivals shows that users upgrading from a TITAN RTX, for instance, would not see a dramatic shift in raw compute-bound workloads. For Lockdown Protocol, the specific performance characteristics of the 4070 Ti SUPER—including its 16 GB GDDR6X memory and 672.3 GB/s bandwidth—are more relevant than the raw scores of its rivals.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a clear division of labor between the CPU and GPU across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the GPU is not the primary constraint. With a Low preset, the system achieves 307.2 FPS average, which is a massive jump from the Ultra preset’s 141.8 FPS. This 116% scaling from Ultra to Low demonstrates that the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER has ample compute headroom at 1080p, and the limiting factor is more likely the CPU’s ability to feed frames. However, the CPU’s strong single-thread score of 3984 in Passmark and its 3DMark single-thread score of 1043 suggest it keeps up well; the frame rate drop at Ultra is due to increased GPU workload, not CPU starvation. At 2560x1440, the pattern shifts. The Low preset hits 222.7 FPS, while Ultra drops to 105 FPS. The scaling between presets is still substantial, but the absolute numbers are lower, indicating the GPU is starting to become more significant. At 3840x2160, the GPU is unquestionably the dominant factor. The Low preset yields 147.4 FPS, which is still high, but the Ultra preset falls to 69.9 FPS—a 52% reduction. The gap between Low and High at 4K (147.4 vs 92) is much larger than the gap at 1080p (307.2 vs 190.3), confirming that resolution scaling taxes the GPU more heavily than the CPU.

The CPU’s role is most evident at 1080p with lower presets. The 12700KF’s 20 threads and 25 MB of L3 cache provide the parallel throughput needed to sustain frame rates above 300 FPS in the Low preset. However, as resolution increases, the CPU’s influence diminishes. The data shows that at 4K, the difference between Medium (104.8 FPS) and High (92 FPS) is 12.8 FPS, while at 1440p, the same preset change costs 18.3 FPS (159.2 to 140.9). This suggests that at higher resolutions, the GPU’s pixel throughput and memory bandwidth (672.3 GB/s) are the primary drivers, while the CPU sits relatively idle. For players targeting high refresh rates at 1080p, the CPU is the more critical component; for 4K gaming, the GPU’s 44.10 TFLOPS FP32 performance is what determines the outcome.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers exceptional performance across all presets. The Low preset achieves an average of 307.2 FPS, which is the highest measured value in the entire dataset. Medium drops to 217.7 FPS, High to 190.3 FPS, and Ultra to 141.8 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra is a 54% reduction, but even the lowest value is more than double the 60 FPS threshold. The min and max FPS values were not recorded, so only averages are available, but the consistency across presets suggests no major frame pacing issues.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains robust. Low preset averages 222.7 FPS, which is still nearly four times the playability threshold. Medium follows at 159.2 FPS, High at 140.9 FPS, and Ultra at 105 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra is 117.7 FPS, a 53% reduction, mirroring the 1080p scaling. The 1440p Ultra result of 105 FPS is particularly notable because it provides a comfortable margin above 60 FPS, leaving headroom for demanding scenes.

At 3840x2160, the GPU begins to feel the strain, but the results are still playable. Low preset averages 147.4 FPS, which is a strong result for 4K. Medium yields 104.8 FPS, High drops to 92 FPS, and Ultra settles at 69.9 FPS. The Ultra preset is the only measured value that approaches the 60 FPS threshold, but it stays above it. The scaling from Low to Ultra is a 77.5 FPS reduction, a 53% decrease, consistent with the other resolutions. The data shows that even the most demanding preset at 4K clears the playability bar by nearly 10 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i7-12700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER ranks 391st out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the top 10.5% of all configurations in the database. The rank is a composite measure that accounts for both CPU and GPU performance relative to other pairings. Given that the CPU is in the 85th percentile and the GPU is in the 76th percentile individually, a combined rank of 391 is consistent with the expectation that these two components complement each other well without one bottlenecking the other. The rank suggests that the majority of the 3714 combos are either weaker in one component or balanced differently. For context, the nearest CPU rivals (i7-13700T, i5-13600T) and GPU rivals (Quadro M5000, GRID M60-1Q) would likely produce similar ranks if paired together, but the exact rank for those hypothetical combos is not provided. The 391st position indicates that this is a high-performing but not top-tier combination; there are 390 other combos that deliver better frame rates, likely featuring higher-end CPUs or GPUs.

FAQ

Q: Can this system achieve 60 FPS at 4K with Ultra settings?

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 69.9 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p to stay above 60 FPS?

A: All presets at 2560x1440 exceed 60 FPS. The best preset is Ultra, which averages 105 FPS.

Q: How much performance is lost when going from Low to Ultra at 1080p?

A: The average FPS drops from 307.2 at Low to 141.8 at Ultra, a reduction of 165.4 FPS or approximately 54%.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for high frame rates at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, the CPU plays a larger role. The Low preset hits 307.2 FPS, which is likely CPU-limited, while the GPU becomes more of a factor at higher presets and resolutions.

Q: What is the rank of this CPU+GPU combo among all tested systems?

A: The combo ranks 391st out of 3714 tested combinations in Lockdown Protocol.

Q: Does the system maintain 60 FPS at 4K with the High preset?

A: Yes, the High preset at 3840x2160 averages 92 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 141.8 FPS. The system has enough headroom to run Ultra comfortably, and even the lowest preset (Low) hits 307.2 FPS, so users can prioritize visual quality without concern.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is again the best choice, averaging 105 FPS. This clears the 60 FPS threshold by a wide margin, making it possible to enjoy maximum settings without sacrificing playability. Lower presets provide even higher frame rates, but they are unnecessary for reaching the playability target.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset averages 69.9 FPS, which stays above the 60 FPS threshold. This is the most demanding configuration that remains playable. While the margin is smaller than at lower resolutions, it is still sufficient for a stable experience. The High preset (92 FPS) offers a more comfortable buffer, but Ultra is technically playable.

The Verdict

The data confirms that this PC can run Lockdown Protocol at or above 60 FPS at every tested resolution and preset. At 1920x1080, the verdict is fully playable at all presets, with Ultra averaging 141.8 FPS. At 2560x1440, all presets also clear the 60 FPS bar, with Ultra at 105 FPS. At 3840x2160, the system remains playable even on Ultra, which averages 69.9 FPS. There are no resolution or settings combinations in the measured dataset where the frame rate falls below 60 FPS. The weakest measured result—Ultra at 4K—still provides a 9.9 FPS margin above the playability threshold. This combination of the Intel Core i7-12700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is therefore a robust choice for high-refresh-rate 1080p and 1440p gaming, and it also handles 4K with high visual fidelity. The GPU’s 16 GB of memory and the CPU’s 20 threads provide sufficient resources for the game’s demands, and the overall system rank of 391 out of 3714 places it among the more capable configurations for this title.