Lockdown Protocol

# Lockdown Protocol with Intel Core i3-12100F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

The Intel Core i3-12100F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti lands at rank 1204 out of 1637 tested combinations in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the lower-mid tier of the database. This is a measurable result from actual benchmark runs, not an estimate, and it reflects how this specific pairing handles the FPS title's demands. The combo sits in the 26th percentile overall, meaning roughly three-quarters of tested systems outperform it in this game, though the raw FPS numbers tell a more nuanced story across resolutions and settings.

How This Combo Ranks

At rank 1204 of 1637 combos, this system is firmly in the lower half of the database for Lockdown Protocol. The ranking aggregates all tested CPU-GPU pairings, and this combination's position suggests it is better suited to 1080p and 1440p play than to 4K. The CPU itself holds a 72nd percentile ranking against all processors in the broader benchmark suite, which is respectable for a quad-core part, while the GPU sits at the 69th percentile against all graphics cards. Neither component is a slouch, but the pairing's overall game rank indicates that Lockdown Protocol's engine leans on hardware strengths this combo doesn't fully deliver.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 13516 places it within 0.1% of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX (score 13534), a much more expensive workstation chip, and it actually edges out the Intel Core i7-1250U by 0.4% (score 13462). Against the Intel Core i3-10105, the 12100F leads by 0.6% (score 13430), and it sits 1.8% ahead of the Intel Core i7-7700K (score 13280). These are tight margins, indicating the 12100F delivers competitive processing power for its class. Meanwhile, the GPU's average score of 25120 trails the AMD Radeon RX 6700M by just 0.2% (score 25180), the AMD Radeon RX 6600 by 0.5% (score 25235), and the AMD Radeon 890M by 0.5% (score 25246), while the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP is 0.7% ahead (score 25287). The GPU is effectively neck-and-neck with those rivals, which matters for understanding its game performance.

GPU Role

The RTX 3060 Ti brings 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. That memory configuration is a key factor in Lockdown Protocol, as the game's texture streaming and scene complexity can pressure VRAM at higher resolutions. The GPU's base clock runs at 1410 MHz with a boost of 1665 MHz, while memory operates at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective). These clocks are modest by current standards, but the Ampere architecture's 4864 shading units, 152 TMUs, and 80 ROPs provide substantial compute throughput.

The GPU's FP32 performance is rated at 16.20 TFLOPS, with the same figure for FP16 (1:1), and it features 38 RT cores and 152 tensor cores. In Lockdown Protocol, which does not heavily leverage ray tracing according to the data, the rasterization muscle is what drives results. The pixel rate of 133.2 GPixel/s and texture rate of 253.1 GTexel/s mean the card can fill frames quickly at lower resolutions, but the 8 GB frame buffer becomes a limiting factor at 4K. The GPU's PassMark G3D score of 20349 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2626 underscore its mid-range positioning, and its 69th percentile ranking against all GPUs aligns with the measured FPS deltas we see in the game.

CPU Role

The Core i3-12100F is a 4-core, 8-thread part based on Alder Lake architecture, built on Intel's 10 nm process. It runs at a 3.30 GHz base clock and boosts to 4.30 GHz, with a 58 W TDP. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. For Lockdown Protocol, which is an FPS title that typically scales with single-thread performance, the 12100F's strong single-core showing is relevant: its 3DMark single-thread score of 893 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1681 indicate solid per-core capability.

Multi-threaded results are more modest, with Cinebench R23 multi-core at 11912 and Geekbench multi-core at 7413. The CPU's PassMark single-thread score of 3444 and multi-thread score of 14015 confirm that it handles lighter workloads well but can struggle when the game engine spreads tasks across many threads. In Lockdown Protocol, the measured FPS patterns suggest the CPU is not the primary bottleneck at 1080p, where the GPU is more likely to be the limiter, but at lower settings and higher resolutions, the balance shifts. The 12100F supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode, though the specific memory speed used in these tests is not specified, and it connects via PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Its launch MSRP is $97, making it an entry-level processor that punches above its weight in single-threaded tasks.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest results. Low settings produce an average of 158.9 FPS, which is smooth for competitive play, while Medium settings drop to 110.4 FPS and High settings to 96.9 FPS. Ultra settings yield 75 FPS exactly, which is still playable but shows a significant step down from Low. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is about 83.9 FPS, indicating that the GPU's shading units and memory bandwidth are taxed heavily by higher-quality presets.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages scale down predictably. Low settings hit 117.1 FPS, Medium comes in at 85.7 FPS, High at 75.1 FPS, and Ultra at 54.5 FPS. The drop from 1080p Low to 1440p Low is 41.8 FPS, which is a substantial hit but still leaves room for high-refresh monitors at lower settings. At 1440p Ultra, the 54.5 FPS average is borderline for fast-paced FPS play, requiring some settings tuning for smoother motion.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes dramatically. Low settings average 75.9 FPS, Medium drops to 53 FPS, High to 46.4 FPS, and Ultra to 34.2 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is below the 60 FPS threshold that most players target, and even 4K Medium barely clears 53 FPS. The 8 GB VRAM buffer and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are likely the constraints here, as the higher resolution demands more memory throughput than the card can sustain. The scaling from 1440p to 4K at Low settings (117.1 to 75.9 FPS) shows a 41.2 FPS reduction, while at Ultra, the drop from 54.5 to 34.2 FPS is 20.3 FPS, suggesting diminishing returns as resolution climbs.

FAQ

Q: Is this combo capable of 60 FPS at 1080p in Lockdown Protocol?

A: Yes, at all settings. The measured averages are 158.9 FPS on Low, 110.4 FPS on Medium, 96.9 FPS on High, and 75 FPS on Ultra at 1920x1080, all comfortably above 60 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in processing power?

A: The Core i3-12100F has an average benchmark score of 13516, which is 0.1% behind the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX (13534), 0.4% ahead of the Intel Core i7-1250U (13462), 0.6% ahead of the Intel Core i3-10105 (13430), and 1.8% ahead of the Intel Core i7-7700K (13280).

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

A: The data suggests 1920x1080 is the sweet spot, with all settings averaging above 75 FPS. At 2560x1440, Low and Medium settings stay above 85 FPS, but Ultra drops to 54.5 FPS. At 3840x2160, only Low settings exceed 75 FPS.

Q: Does the GPU outperform its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 3060 Ti's average benchmark score is 25120, which is 0.2% behind the AMD Radeon RX 6700M (25180), 0.5% behind the AMD Radeon RX 6600 (25235), 0.5% behind the AMD Radeon 890M (25246), and 0.7% behind the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP (25287), so it trails all of them by a small margin.

Q: How does the combo rank against all tested systems in this game?

A: It ranks 1204 out of 1637 combos, placing it in the lower 26% of the database for Lockdown Protocol, despite the individual components holding 72nd and 69th percentiles against all CPUs and GPUs respectively.

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

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings average 117.1 FPS while Ultra averages 54.5 FPS, a difference of 62.6 FPS. This indicates that Ultra settings impose a significant performance cost at this resolution.