Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core i5-12400 and AMD Radeon RX 580 combination delivers playable frame rates at 1080p in Lockdown Protocol, but the pairing is heavily constrained by graphics settings, showing a clear ceiling at higher resolutions. The data indicates that this combo ranks in the bottom 9% of tested configurations, making it a baseline entry point for the game rather than a performance-oriented setup.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core i5-12400 brings six cores and twelve threads to the table, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. This 12th-generation Alder Lake-S processor uses a 10 nm process node and supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory through a dual-channel bus. For a game like Lockdown Protocol, an FPS title, the CPU’s single-thread performance often matters more than raw core counts. The i5-12400’s benchmark scores reflect a balanced profile: it achieves a Geekbench single-core score of 1848 and a multi-core score of 8564. In Cinebench R23, the processor posts 2257 points single-core and 15989 points multi-core, showing that the chip can handle both the per-thread demands of game logic and the multi-threaded workloads of background tasks.

What stands out in the data is the CPU’s percentile ranking. With a percentileVsAllCpus of 72, the i5-12400 sits above nearly three-quarters of all CPUs in the benchmark database. Its average benchmark score of 18683 places it in close competition with several rivals. The AMD EPYC 7643 scores 18697, just 0.1% higher, while the Intel Core i7-1355U scores 18730, 0.3% higher. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 scores 18811, 0.7% higher, and the Intel Core i3-14100F scores 18519, which is 0.9% lower than the i5-12400. These deltas are tight, meaning the i5-12400’s computational power is on par with a wide range of other chips.

However, the measured FPS data in Lockdown Protocol shows that CPU strength is not the limiting factor for this combo. At 1080p with Low settings, the system reaches 85 FPS average. Dropping to 4K Ultra brings the average down to 19 FPS. This massive drop across resolution and settings indicates that the GPU, not the CPU, is the primary constraint in this game. The i5-12400 has the headroom to push higher frame rates in principle, as evidenced by its strong single-thread benchmark scores, but the RX 580 cannot deliver the frames to match that potential. The CPU’s 18 MB of shared L3 cache and 80 KB per-core L1 cache provide adequate memory access for game data, but the bottleneck sits downstream at the graphics card.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Radeon RX 580 is the clear performance limiter in this pairing. Built on the Polaris 20 chip with GCN 4.0 architecture, this GPU uses a 14 nm process and packs 5,700 million transistors into a 232 mm² die. It features 8 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 256.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The GPU’s base clock is 1257 MHz with a boost of 1340 MHz, and the memory runs at 2000 MHz or 8 Gbps effective. With 2304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 32 render output units, the RX 580 manages 6.175 TFLOPS of FP32 performance. Its texture rate of 193.0 GTexel/s and pixel rate of 42.88 GPixel/s are modest by modern standards.

The benchmark results for the RX 580 show a GPU that sits in the middle of the pack. Its percentileVsAllGpus is 53, meaning it performs better than just over half of all GPUs in the database. The average benchmark score of 12928 places it near several close competitors. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile scores 12940, just 0.1% higher, and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER scores 12986, 0.4% higher. On the lower side, the AMD Radeon 740M scores 12870, 0.5% lower, and the AMD FirePro W5100 scores 12847, 0.6% lower. These small deltas highlight that the RX 580’s raw compute capability is comparable to these other cards, yet its age shows in modern game workloads.

In Lockdown Protocol, the GPU’s limitations are evident across all resolution and settings combinations. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 85 FPS, but at 1080p Ultra, it falls to 40 FPS. At 1440p, the spread is from 62 FPS on Low to 29 FPS on Ultra. At 4K, the range narrows to a sluggish 40 FPS on Low and 19 FPS on Ultra. The 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for the game’s textures at 1080p, but at higher resolutions, the memory bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s and the GPU’s raw shading power become the determining factors. The RX 580’s support for DirectX 12 (12_0), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.3 means it can run the game’s rendering paths, but the performance data shows it struggles to maintain fluid frame rates at anything above 1080p Medium.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of GPU-bound scaling. At 1080p Low settings, the combo averages 85 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low drops the average to 62 FPS, a 27% reduction, and at 4K Low, the average falls to 40 FPS, a 53% reduction from 1080p. For High settings, the progression is 53 FPS at 1080p, 39 FPS at 1440p, and 25 FPS at 4K. The Medium settings show a similar trend: 60 FPS at 1080p, 44 FPS at 1440p, and 29 FPS at 4K. Ultra settings are the most punishing, with 40 FPS at 1080p, 29 FPS at 1440p, and 19 FPS at 4K.

This scaling behavior is characteristic of a system where the GPU is the bottleneck. If the CPU were the constraint, the frame rate would stay relatively flat across resolutions, since the CPU’s work does not change with pixel count. Instead, the FPS drops sharply as resolution increases, indicating that the RX 580’s fill rate and memory bandwidth are being saturated. The CPU’s strong benchmark scores, including a PassMark single-thread score of 3456 and a multi-thread score of 18747, suggest it has ample capacity to feed the GPU at all tested resolutions. The evidence points squarely to the GPU as the limiting component in this pairing.

The 4K numbers are particularly telling. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 19, which is below the minimum threshold for smooth gameplay. Even at 4K Low, the 40 FPS average is playable but far from ideal. For gamers targeting 1440p, the combo can manage 62 FPS on Low settings, but High and Ultra settings push the average down to 39 and 29 FPS respectively. The sweet spot for this combo is 1080p, where Low settings deliver 85 FPS and Medium settings hold at 60 FPS. Pushing beyond 1080p requires significant settings compromises, reinforcing that the RX 580 is the performance ceiling.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The Intel Core i5-12400 and AMD Radeon RX 580 combination ranks 3384 out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places the pairing in the bottom portion of the database, specifically in the 9th percentile of all configurations. The low ranking is not surprising given the GPU’s age and mid-tier standing in the benchmark database. The RX 580’s percentileVsAllGpus of 53 means it is an average GPU overall, but in a modern FPS title like Lockdown Protocol, that average performance translates to a below-average gaming experience.

The ranking reflects the combo’s inability to maintain high frame rates at demanding settings. While the i5-12400’s percentileVsAllCpus of 72 is respectable, the pairing’s overall performance is dragged down by the GPU. The measured FPS data supports this: the system can hit 85 FPS at 1080p Low, which is decent, but it cannot sustain that level at higher settings or resolutions. The combo’s nearest rivals on the GPU side, such as the GTX 1660 SUPER with a 0.4% higher average score, would likely perform similarly in this game, but the ranking shows that many other combinations with more powerful GPUs dominate the upper tiers.

For context, the combo’s rank of 3384 out of 3714 means that 330 other tested configurations perform worse. This is not the worst pairing in the database, but it is far from competitive. Gamers using this combo should expect to play at 1080p with Medium settings or lower to achieve frame rates around 60 FPS. The data does not show any scenario where this combo achieves high frame rates at 1440p or 4K, which limits its appeal for users with high-refresh-rate monitors or high-resolution displays. The ranking is a clear verdict: this is a budget-class pairing for esports-style play at 1080p, not a high-end gaming rig.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for this CPU and GPU pairing in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The data shows that 1080p with Low settings delivers the highest average FPS at 85. For a balance of visual quality and performance, 1080p Medium settings average 60 FPS, which is the baseline for smooth play. Higher resolutions or settings result in significant frame rate drops.

Q: How does the RX 580 compare to its nearest GPU rivals in terms of benchmark scores?

A: The RX 580 has an average benchmark score of 12928. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile scores 12940, which is 0.1% higher, and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER scores 12986, 0.4% higher. The AMD Radeon 740M scores 12870, 0.5% lower, and the AMD FirePro W5100 scores 12847, 0.6% lower. These differences are minimal, indicating similar raw performance.

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-12400 a strong CPU compared to other processors in the database?

A: Yes, the i5-12400 has a percentileVsAllCpus of 72, meaning it outperforms 72% of all CPUs. Its average benchmark score is 18683, which is within 0.7% of its nearest rivals, including the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 at 18811 and the Intel Core i7-1355U at 18730.

Q: What frame rates can I expect at 1440p with this combo?

A: At 1440p, the combo averages 62 FPS on Low settings, 44 FPS on Medium, 39 FPS on High, and 29 FPS on Ultra. The Medium settings show a minimum of 38 FPS and a maximum of 51 FPS. Playable frame rates are possible only at Low settings.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU limit performance in this game?

A: The GPU is the limiting component. The FPS drops significantly as resolution increases, from 85 FPS at 1080p Low to 40 FPS at 4K Low, which is characteristic of a GPU bottleneck. The CPU’s benchmark scores suggest it has enough headroom to support higher frame rates if the GPU were more powerful.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The combo ranks 3384 out of 3714 tested combos, placing it in the bottom 9% of configurations. This low rank is driven by the GPU’s performance, as the CPU is relatively strong with a 72nd percentile ranking.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The measured FPS data for the Intel Core i5-12400 and AMD Radeon RX 580 in Lockdown Protocol covers three resolutions and four settings tiers, with some entries including minimum and maximum frame rates.

At 1920x1080, the combo achieves its best results. Low settings produce an average of 85 FPS. Medium settings average 60 FPS, with a minimum of 51 FPS and a maximum of 69 FPS. High settings average 53 FPS. Ultra settings drop the average to 40 FPS. This resolution is clearly the target for this pairing, as all settings tiers exceed the minimum playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, performance declines noticeably. Low settings average 62 FPS. Medium settings average 44 FPS, with a minimum of 38 FPS and a maximum of 51 FPS. High settings average 39 FPS. Ultra settings average 29 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is significant, particularly at High and Ultra settings, where the frame rate falls below the 40 FPS mark.

At 3840x2160, the combo struggles to maintain playable frame rates. Low settings average 40 FPS. Medium settings average 29 FPS, with a minimum of 24 FPS and a maximum of 33 FPS. High settings average 25 FPS. Ultra settings average 19 FPS. The 4K results confirm that this pairing is not suited for high-resolution gaming, as even Low settings barely reach 40 FPS.

The Medium settings at each resolution provide the most complete dataset, including min and max FPS values. At 1080p Medium, the range is 51 to 69 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the range is 38 to 51 FPS. At 4K Medium, the range is 24 to 33 FPS. These ranges show that frame pacing is relatively stable, but the overall averages drop sharply with resolution, reinforcing the GPU-bound nature of this configuration. For gamers using this combo, the data suggests sticking to 1080p and avoiding Ultra settings to maintain a consistent experience above 50 FPS.