Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core i7-12700KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D delivers exceptional performance in Lockdown Protocol, clearing the 60 FPS playability threshold at every resolution and preset combination tested. The data shows a system that is overwhelmingly GPU-bound at higher resolutions, while the CPU's strong multi-threaded capabilities ensure high frame rates even at 1080p. Benchmark results indicate that this combination ranks 30th out of 3714 tested combos in this game, placing it in the top 1% of systems for this title.

FAQ

*Q: Can this system run Lockdown Protocol at 4K with maximum settings?*

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average frame rate is 88 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The data confirms that Ultra is the best playable setting at 4K, with an average of 88 FPS.

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves in the game?

A: The highest recorded average frame rate is 313 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is substantially higher than the 60 FPS threshold, indicating the system has significant headroom at lower resolutions.

Q: How much performance drops when moving from 1080p to 4K at Ultra settings?

A: At Ultra settings, the average FPS drops from 187 at 1920x1080 to 137 at 2560x1440, and finally to 88 at 3840x2160. This represents a 53% reduction in average frame rate from 1080p to 4K, highlighting the increasing GPU load at higher resolutions.

Q: Is the RTX 5090 D significantly faster than its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 5090 D's average benchmark score is 77712, which is 1.1% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT (score of 76904) and 1.6% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT (score of 78940). The data shows the 5090 D sits between these two AMD mobile GPUs in raw compute performance.

Q: Does this CPU bottleneck the GPU at any resolution?

A: The benchmark data suggests not. The frame rates scale consistently across resolutions, with the i7-12700KF's 20 threads providing sufficient processing power. For example, at 1080p Low settings, the system achieves 313 FPS, indicating the CPU is not limiting performance even at high frame rates.

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

A: The lowest minimum FPS recorded is 115 FPS, which occurs at 3840x2160 with Medium settings. Even this minimum frame rate is nearly double the 60 FPS playable threshold, suggesting consistent performance without significant frame drops.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions reveals a clear division of labor between the Intel Core i7-12700KF and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D. At 1920x1080, the system reaches an average of 313 FPS on Low settings, which drops to 282 FPS at 2560x1440 and 190 FPS at 3840x2160. This 39% reduction from 1080p to 4K at Low settings indicates that even at the lowest graphical load, the GPU is becoming the primary constraint.

At Ultra settings, the scaling is more dramatic. The average FPS drops from 187 at 1080p to 137 at 1440p, then to 88 at 4K. The relative performance loss from 1080p to 4K is 53% at Ultra, compared to 39% at Low. This widening gap demonstrates that the RTX 5090 D's workload increases substantially with resolution, while the CPU's role diminishes. The i7-12700KF, with its 12 cores and 20 threads, maintains consistent performance across all resolutions, as evidenced by the high frame rates even at 1080p where CPU overhead is typically more significant.

The data implies that at 1080p, the CPU still has meaningful influence, as the difference between Low (313 FPS) and Ultra (187 FPS) settings is 126 FPS. However, at 4K, this difference shrinks to 102 FPS (190 vs 88), suggesting the GPU is more dominant at higher resolutions. The CPU's 3DMark multi-threaded score of 9983 and Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 28838 indicate strong processing power that prevents CPU bottlenecks, but the RTX 5090 D's 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 1.79 TB/s memory bandwidth become the limiting factors at 4K.

Best Settings per Resolution

At each resolution, the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS average is Ultra, making it the recommended setting for maximum visual quality without sacrificing playability.

At 3840x2160, Ultra settings deliver an average of 88 FPS, which is 28 FPS above the playable threshold. This is the most demanding configuration tested at 4K, and it still provides smooth gameplay. Medium settings at this resolution yield 135 FPS average, while High produces 118 FPS and Low reaches 190 FPS, but Ultra offers the best visual fidelity at 88 FPS.

At 2560x1440, Ultra settings achieve an average of 137 FPS, comfortably above 60 FPS. This represents a significant improvement over 4K, with a 56% higher average frame rate at the same settings. The minimum FPS recorded at 1440p Medium is 178 FPS, indicating that even the most demanding preset maintains high frame rates.

At 1920x1080, Ultra settings produce an average of 187 FPS, more than three times the playable threshold. This resolution provides the highest performance headroom, with Low settings reaching 313 FPS and Medium at 275 FPS. The minimum FPS at 1080p Medium is 234 FPS, which is nearly four times the 60 FPS threshold.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals to the Intel Core i7-12700KF, based on average benchmark scores, include the Intel Core i7-13700T, which scores 35403 (0.1% lower than the 12700KF's 35365), and the Intel Core i5-13600T with a score of 35305 (0.2% higher). The Intel Core 5 213PE scores 35428 (0.2% lower), while the Intel Core i7-12700K scores 35287 (0.2% higher). These alternatives would likely produce nearly identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, as the performance deltas are all within 0.2% of the 12700KF.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D's nearest rivals present more varied comparisons. The AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT scores 76904, which is 1.1% lower than the 5090 D's 77712, suggesting it would deliver slightly lower frame rates. The AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT scores 78940, which is 1.6% higher, indicating marginally better raw performance. The NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe variants score 79396 and 79605, respectively, representing 2.1% and 2.4% higher scores. However, these Tesla cards are data-center products, so their gaming performance may not directly correlate with their benchmark scores.

When paired together, these alternatives would produce frame rates within a few percentage points of the tested combo. For instance, swapping the CPU to a Core i7-13700T would likely result in virtually identical FPS, while using an RX 6850M XT might yield about 1-2% higher average frame rates in GPU-bound scenarios.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of Intel Core i7-12700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D ranks 30th out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places the system in the top 0.8% of all combinations tested, indicating outstanding performance relative to the broader database.

The high ranking is primarily driven by the GPU's exceptional performance, as the RTX 5090 D sits in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs tested. The CPU also performs well, ranking in the 85th percentile of all CPUs. The combination of a top-tier GPU with a high-end CPU from the 12th generation results in a system that excels in this FPS title.

The rank of 30 suggests that only 29 other combinations performed better in this specific game, likely featuring even more powerful CPUs or more optimized pairings. The i7-12700KF's 20 threads and 25 MB of L3 cache provide sufficient processing power, but the data indicates that the RTX 5090 D is the primary driver of this high ranking, given that it is one of the most powerful GPUs in the database.

The Verdict

Yes, this PC can run Lockdown Protocol exceptionally well at all tested resolutions and settings. According to the verdictByResolution data, every resolution and preset combination clears the 60 FPS playable threshold.

At 3840x2160, the system achieves 88 FPS on Ultra settings, which is the best playable setting. This means 4K gaming is fully supported with maximum visual quality, delivering 28 FPS of headroom above the threshold.

At 2560x1440, Ultra settings produce 137 FPS average, providing 77 FPS of headroom. This resolution offers an excellent balance between visual fidelity and high refresh rate performance, suitable for 144Hz displays.

At 1920x1080, Ultra settings reach 187 FPS average, with 127 FPS of headroom. This makes the combo ideal for high refresh rate gaming, as even the most demanding settings exceed 180 FPS, and Low settings reach 313 FPS for competitive play.

The verdict is clear: this system is overqualified for Lockdown Protocol, delivering playable performance at every configuration tested with substantial margins.

Measured FPS Breakdown

3840x2160 (4K)

• High: Average 118 FPS
• Low: Average 190 FPS
• Medium: Average 135 FPS, minimum 115 FPS, maximum 155 FPS
• Ultra: Average 88 FPS

At 4K, the frame rates range from 88 FPS at Ultra to 190 FPS at Low. The Medium preset offers the most stable frame pacing, with a minimum of 115 FPS and maximum of 155 FPS, representing a 40 FPS variance. The 102 FPS gap between Low and Ultra settings demonstrates the significant GPU load increase with higher graphical fidelity.

2560x1440 (1440p)

• High: Average 183 FPS
• Low: Average 282 FPS
• Medium: Average 209 FPS, minimum 178 FPS, maximum 241 FPS
• Ultra: Average 137 FPS

At 1440p, the performance scales well, with Low settings nearly tripling the 60 FPS threshold at 282 FPS. The Medium preset shows a minimum of 178 FPS and maximum of 241 FPS, a variance of 63 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 145 FPS, indicating that the GPU has ample headroom at this resolution.

1920x1080 (1080p)

• High: Average 249 FPS
• Low: Average 313 FPS
• Medium: Average 275 FPS, minimum 234 FPS, maximum 317 FPS
• Ultra: Average 187 FPS

At 1080p, the system delivers exceptional performance across all settings. The highest average is 313 FPS at Low, while Ultra still achieves 187 FPS. The Medium preset provides the most consistent frame rates, with a minimum of 234 FPS and a maximum of 317 FPS, representing an 83 FPS variance. Even the lowest recorded minimum FPS across all resolutions and settings (115 FPS at 4K Medium) is nearly double the playable threshold, confirming the system's robust performance characteristics.