Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core i3-12100F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 delivers a playable, albeit tiered, experience in Lockdown Protocol, with performance scaling predictably across resolutions and presets. The combination holds the 1320th rank out of 1637 tested combos, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database’s performance hierarchy. Data indicates that the system is capable of smooth frame rates at 1080p, but struggles to maintain high refresh rates at 4K, particularly on demanding presets.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 1920x1080 is the only resolution where the combo consistently delivers high frame rates. At 1080p, the average FPS ranges from 68.4 on Ultra to 148 on Low, which is significantly higher than the 44.9 to 67.4 range observed at 3840x2160.

Q: How does the i3-12100F compare to its closest rivals in general benchmarks?

A: The CPU’s average benchmark score of 13516 is nearly identical to its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX, which scores 13534 (a delta of -0.1%). It is also closely matched with the Intel Core i7-1250U, which scores 13462 (a delta of 0.4%).

Q: What is the FPS difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: The performance gap is substantial. At 2560x1440, the Low preset achieves an average of 104.8 FPS, while the Ultra preset drops to an average of 53.1 FPS. This represents a near-halving of frame rate when moving from the lowest to the highest quality settings.

Q: Is the RTX 2060 more powerful than its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 7600S?

A: The benchmark scores are very close. The RTX 2060 has an average benchmark score of 16074, while the AMD Radeon RX 7600S scores 15996, giving the RTX 2060 a slight 0.5% lead based on the deltaPct.

Q: Does the CPU hold the combo back at 4K resolution?

A: At 3840x2160, even the Low preset only yields an average of 67.4 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 33.2 FPS. This suggests the GPU is the primary bottleneck at this resolution, as the frame rates are consistently low across all settings.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The highest average FPS recorded in the measured data is 148, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with the Low settings preset.

Settings Recommendations

The benchmark results indicate that the optimal experience depends heavily on the user’s display resolution. For players targeting 1920x1080, the High preset is the most balanced choice, delivering an average of 90.5 FPS. This provides a significant visual upgrade over the Low preset’s 148 FPS while maintaining frame rates well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset is the recommended starting point, as it provides an average of 76 FPS. This is a better trade-off than the High preset, which drops to 64.8 FPS, or the Low preset, which, while faster at 104.8 FPS, sacrifices substantial visual fidelity. The Ultra preset at 1440p is not recommended for competitive play, as its 53.1 FPS average falls below the desirable range for fast-paced action.

For 3840x2160, the data suggests that playable frame rates are difficult to achieve. The Low preset, with an average of 67.4 FPS, is the only setting that approaches a playable level. The Medium and High presets drop to 51.1 and 44.9 FPS, respectively, while the Ultra preset is effectively unplayable at 33.2 FPS. Users on 4K displays will need to prioritize frame rate and use the Low preset.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i3-12100F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is positioned at rank 1320 out of 1637 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places the system in the 80th percentile of tested hardware, meaning it outperforms roughly 20% of all configurations but is outclassed by the majority. The data indicates this is a mid-to-low-tier pairing for this specific title.

The CPU’s general performance percentile is 72, meaning it outperforms 72% of all tested CPUs in the database. Its average benchmark score of 13516 is essentially on par with its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX, which has a score of 13534 and a deltaPct of -0.1%. The GPU, meanwhile, sits at the 58th percentile, with an average score of 16074, placing it slightly above the AMD Radeon RX 7600S.

The substantial gap between the CPU’s high percentile ranking and the combo’s relatively low in-game rank suggests that Lockdown Protocol is heavily dependent on GPU performance. The CPU is more than capable of feeding the GPU, but the RTX 2060’s performance ceiling becomes the limiting factor, especially at higher resolutions and settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data reveals a clear performance hierarchy across the three tested resolutions. At 1920x1080, the combo demonstrates its strength, with average frame rates of 148 FPS on Low, 104.6 FPS on Medium, 90.5 FPS on High, and 68.4 FPS on Ultra. This resolution offers the widest range of playable settings.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates drop considerably. The Low preset averages 104.8 FPS, which is still excellent. The Medium preset averages 76 FPS, while the High preset drops to 64.8 FPS. The Ultra preset falls to 53.1 FPS, which is the first point where the experience becomes less fluid.

At 3840x2160, the performance is significantly constrained. The Low preset averages 67.4 FPS, while the Medium preset drops to 51.1 FPS. The High preset averages 44.9 FPS, and the Ultra preset is the lowest recorded result at 33.2 FPS. The data shows a consistent scaling pattern: dropping from 1080p to 1440p reduces performance by roughly 30%, and moving from 1440p to 4K reduces it by another 30-40%, depending on the preset.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is the primary performance driver in this configuration for Lockdown Protocol. With 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, the GPU provides a memory bandwidth of 336.0 GB/s. This memory configuration appears sufficient for the game’s demands at 1080p and 1440p, but the data suggests it may become a limiting factor at 4K.

The GPU’s clock speeds are a base of 1365 MHz and a boost of 1680 MHz. The architecture, Turing, on a 12 nm process, includes 1920 shading units and 30 RT cores. The GPU’s average benchmark score of 16074 places it slightly above the AMD Radeon RX 7600S, which posts a deltaPct of 0.5%, and slightly below the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M and Pro 5700, both with a deltaPct of -1.7%.

The frame rate data strongly suggests that the RTX 2060 is the bottleneck at higher settings. For instance, at 3840x2160, the difference between Low and Ultra is 34.2 FPS, indicating that the GPU’s compute and memory resources are being saturated. The GPU’s 58th percentile ranking versus the CPU’s 72nd percentile reinforces the conclusion that the graphics card is the limiting component in this pairing for this title.