Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core i3-12100F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER delivers a playable but constrained experience in Lockdown Protocol, a 2024 FPS title. Benchmark data shows this combination ranks 1461st out of 1637 tested combos, placing it in the lower tier of systems. The 4-core, 8-thread processor with a 4.30 GHz boost clock and the 6 GB GDDR6 GPU produce a wide performance spread across resolutions, ranging from 24.8 FPS at 4K Ultra to 122.8 FPS at 1080p Low. The data indicates that while 1080p is generally viable, higher resolutions and demanding presets push the system to its limits.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The 1920x1080 resolution provides the most consistent results, with all tested settings exceeding 54 FPS. The lowest setting reaches 122.8 FPS, while even Ultra maintains 54.5 FPS, making 1080p the only resolution where every preset clears a 50 FPS average.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems?

A: The combination ranks 1461st out of 1637 combos tested in Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the bottom 11% of all systems, indicating a lower-tier configuration that will require settings adjustments for smooth gameplay.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and High settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset produces 90.9 FPS, while High drops to 56.1 FPS. This represents a 34.8 FPS difference, showing that the Low preset is substantially faster than High at this resolution.

Q: Can this system handle 4K resolution?

A: 4K is playable only at Low settings, which yields 57.2 FPS. All other 4K presets fall below 40 FPS: Medium at 39.4, High at 35.4, and Ultra at 24.8, making them generally unsuitable for smooth gameplay.

Q: How much faster is the 1080p Low preset compared to 4K Ultra?

A: The 1080p Low preset achieves 122.8 FPS, while 4K Ultra delivers 24.8 FPS. This is a 98 FPS difference, or roughly 5 times higher performance, demonstrating the massive impact of resolution and settings on this hardware.

Q: What is the GPU's average benchmark score relative to its closest rival?

A: The GTX 1660 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 14286. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX Vega 11, scores 14314, which is 0.2% higher. The GPU sits in the 55th percentile of all GPUs.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i3-12100F and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER ranks 1461st out of 1637 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This position places the system in the lower quartile of all configurations, suggesting it is a modest performer for this specific FPS title. The data shows this is not a high-end pairing, and the measured FPS numbers reinforce that ranking.

The CPU itself holds the 72nd percentile among all processors, with an average benchmark score of 13516. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX, scores 13534, a negligible 0.1% difference. The GPU, meanwhile, sits in the 55th percentile of all GPUs with an average score of 14286. The RX Vega 11 is 0.2% ahead, while the RX 5500 XT is 0.7% ahead. These percentile positions indicate a balanced but mid-to-lower tier pairing where neither component is a standout performer.

The ranking suggests that in Lockdown Protocol, the combo is significantly outperformed by the majority of tested systems. The 4-core CPU with a 12 MB L3 cache and the 6 GB GPU with 1408 shading units are modest specifications. The data indicates that the system will struggle with high-resolution or high-detail gaming, a conclusion supported by the measured FPS figures across all tested configurations.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data shows that the optimal experience depends heavily on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, the Medium preset is the recommended choice, delivering 90.2 FPS. This provides a substantial improvement over High's 78.9 FPS while remaining well above the 60 FPS threshold. The Low preset offers 122.8 FPS, but the visual trade-off is generally unnecessary at 1080p since Medium already provides smooth performance.

For 2560x1440, the Low preset is the clear recommendation, producing 90.9 FPS. The Medium preset drops to 62.1 FPS, which is still playable but noticeably slower. High at 56.1 FPS is borderline, and Ultra at 44.7 FPS falls below comfortable playability. The data suggests that 1440p users should stick to Low for the best balance of smoothness and visual quality.

At 3840x2160, only the Low preset is viable, achieving 57.2 FPS. All other settings produce averages below 40 FPS, with Ultra at 24.8 FPS being effectively unplayable. For 4K users, the Low preset is the only reasonable option, and even then, the frame rate is marginal for a fast-paced FPS. The measured figures indicate that 4K is not this combo's strength, and users should consider lowering resolution if smoother gameplay is required.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system shows its strongest performance. The Low preset achieves 122.8 FPS, representing the highest measured value across all configurations. Medium follows at 90.2 FPS, High at 78.9 FPS, and Ultra at 54.5 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 68.3 FPS, indicating that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher settings.

At 2560x1440, performance drops significantly. The Low preset still manages 90.9 FPS, but Medium falls to 62.1 FPS, High to 56.1 FPS, and Ultra to 44.7 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 46.2 FPS. The data shows that the system can handle 1440p but requires Low settings to maintain high frame rates.

At 3840x2160, the system is heavily constrained. Low produces 57.2 FPS, Medium drops to 39.4 FPS, High to 35.4 FPS, and Ultra to 24.8 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 32.4 FPS. The 4K results clearly indicate that this resolution is beyond the comfortable operating range for this combo, with only the Low preset approaching playable frame rates.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is built on the Turing architecture using the TU116 chip, manufactured on a 12 nm process at TSMC. It features 1408 shading units, 88 texture mapping units, and 48 raster output units. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1530 MHz with a boost clock of 1785 MHz, and its 6 GB of GDDR6 memory runs at 1750 MHz with a 192-bit bus, providing 336.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

The GPU's memory capacity and bandwidth directly impact Lockdown Protocol's performance. The measured FPS data shows that the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions and settings. For instance, at 4K Ultra, the system only achieves 24.8 FPS, likely due to the 6 GB VRAM being insufficient for high-detail textures at that resolution. In contrast, at 1080p Low, the 122.8 FPS result indicates the GPU has ample resources for less demanding configurations.

The GTX 1660 SUPER's 55th percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 14286, places it as a mid-range performer. Its nearest rival, the RX Vega 11, scores 14314, a 0.2% difference. The GPU's 5.027 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 157.1 GTexel/s texture rate provide adequate compute for a 2024 FPS title, but the data confirms it is not designed for high-end gaming. The pixel rate of 85.68 GPixel/s and 48 ROPs further illustrate the GPU's limits when handling 4K resolutions, where the measured frame rates drop below 40 FPS for all presets except Low.