Lockdown Protocol

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i3-12100F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER occupies the 1029th position out of 1637 tested combinations in Lockdown Protocol. That placement places this pairing in the lower-middle tier of the database, meaning it outperforms a solid portion of the field but sits well behind the high-refresh-rate dominators. The rank reflects a balance: the CPU is a modest quad-core part, while the GPU is a capable mid-range card from the prior generation. The data indicates this combo is not built for chasing top-tier leaderboard positions, but it is far from a bottom-feeder.

In practical terms, the 1029th rank out of 1637 combos means this system lands in the 37th percentile of tested configurations. That positioning is largely consistent with the individual components' own percentiles — the CPU sits at the 72nd percentile among all processors, while the GPU rests at the 65th percentile among all graphics cards. The combination of two mid-pack parts yields a result that is roughly in line with expectations, though the game's demands may pull the final ranking slightly lower than the sum of its parts. Benchmark results confirm this is a 1080p-focused setup; at higher resolutions, the frame rates drop below the smoothness threshold most competitive FPS players demand.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i3-12100F is a 4-core, 8-thread processor from the Alder Lake-S family, built on Intel's 10 nm process. Its base clock runs at 3.30 GHz, boosting up to 4.30 GHz under load. The chip packs 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. With a 58 W TDP, it is an efficient part, but Lockdown Protocol is a fast-paced FPS where thread scheduling and single-core performance matter. The processor's single-thread score in Cinebench R23 is 1681, while its multi-core result reaches 11912. These numbers show a chip that handles light threading well but may struggle when the game engine pushes beyond 8 threads.

The 3DMark results reinforce this picture. The 4-thread score of 2859 is notably lower than the 8-thread result of 4026, indicating that adding more threads yields diminishing returns beyond the physical core count. The max-thread score of 4023 is nearly identical to the 8-thread figure, confirming the CPU saturates its 8 threads quickly. In Lockdown Protocol, which is unlikely to be heavily multi-threaded, the i3-12100F's single-core performance becomes the deciding factor. The Geekbench single-core score of 2224 and the Passmark single-thread score of 3444 suggest the chip can keep up with most gaming workloads, provided the GPU is not waiting on the CPU for frame pacing. The CPU's nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX, scores a near-identical average of 13534 versus 13516, a delta of just -0.1%, which highlights that raw core count does not always translate to gaming relevance.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is a Turing-architecture card built on TSMC's 12 nm process, with a die size of 545 mm² and 13,600 million transistors. It carries 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. The GPU's base clock is 1605 MHz with a boost clock of 1770 MHz, while the memory runs at an effective 14 Gbps. With 2560 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 64 ROPs, the card also includes 40 RT cores and 320 tensor cores, making it a feature-rich part even if its raw rasterization performance is now mid-pack.

In Lockdown Protocol, the GPU's role scales with resolution. The card's Passmark G3D score of 18169 places it at the 65th percentile among all GPUs, and its nearest rivals show just how tight the mid-range competition is. The NVIDIA RTX A400 scores 22307 (a delta of -0.5%), the GTX TITAN Z scores 22006 (a delta of +0.9%), and the RTX 4060 Mobile scores 22729 (a delta of -2.3%). These margins are razor-thin, indicating that the RTX 2070 SUPER is squarely in a performance cluster where small driver or game-optimization differences can tip the scales. The 9.062 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and the 113.3 GPixel/s pixel rate are adequate for 1080p gaming, but at 4K the card struggles to maintain playable frame rates, as the measured FPS data will show.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data, collected across three resolutions and four settings presets, reveals a clear performance curve. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its best results. On Low settings, the average frame rate hits 177.7 FPS, which is well above the 144 Hz refresh threshold many competitive players target. Medium settings drop that to 122.8 FPS, still smooth for most monitors. High settings yield 112.1 FPS, and Ultra brings it down to 84.5 FPS. At this resolution, the system is playable across all presets, with even the most demanding setting maintaining a frame rate that avoids major stutter.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates take a noticeable hit. Low settings average 127.7 FPS, which remains excellent. Medium settings drop to 90.8 FPS, and High settings fall to 78.3 FPS. Ultra settings bottom out at 61.1 FPS, which is still technically playable but begins to feel less fluid for a fast-paced FPS. The data shows that 1440p is a viable resolution for this combo, provided the user is willing to dial back settings from Ultra to Medium or High.

At 3840x2160, the limitations of the RTX 2070 SUPER become apparent. Low settings average 82.7 FPS, which is surprising but usable. Medium settings drop to 60.2 FPS, and High settings fall to 52.5 FPS. Ultra settings average just 36.9 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold most gamers consider minimum for smooth play. The scaling from 1080p to 4K shows a roughly 50-60% performance drop across most settings, which is typical for a GPU with 8 GB of VRAM and a 256-bit memory bus. The results indicate that this combo is best suited for 1080p high-refresh gaming, with 1440p as a secondary option for those willing to compromise on settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall rank of this combo in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The Intel Core i3-12100F + RTX 2070 SUPER combo ranks 1029th out of 1637 tested combinations in Lockdown Protocol.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Lockdown Protocol?

A: At 3840x2160, Ultra settings average 36.9 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. Low settings average 82.7 FPS, so 4K is only viable with significant settings reductions.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo?

A: The data shows 1920x1080 is the sweet spot, with Ultra settings averaging 84.5 FPS and Low settings reaching 177.7 FPS. This resolution delivers playable frame rates across all presets.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival?

A: The i3-12100F scores an average benchmark of 13516, which is 0.1% lower than the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX (13534) and 0.4% lower than the Intel Core i7-1250U (13462).

Q: Does the GPU bottleneck the CPU in this game?

A: At lower resolutions like 1080p, the GPU is likely the limiting factor, as frame rates scale significantly with settings. At 4K, the GPU is clearly the bottleneck, with Ultra settings dropping below 40 FPS.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all graphics cards?

A: The RTX 2070 SUPER sits at the 65th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 22206. Its closest rival, the NVIDIA RTX A400, scores 22307, a delta of -0.5%.