Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core i5-12400 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT delivers a strong 1080p and 1440p experience in Lockdown Protocol, but the Ultra preset becomes demanding at higher resolutions. The data shows this combo ranks in the top third of all tested configurations, placing 571st out of 1637 combos. The system is well-balanced, though the GPU’s 16 GB VRAM and high clock speeds are the primary drivers of performance, while the 6-core CPU provides sufficient headroom for this FPS title.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 2560x1440 on High settings as the sweet spot, delivering 111.9 FPS average. This provides a high refresh rate experience while maintaining visual fidelity, and it is only 35.6 FPS lower than the 1080p High result of 147.5 FPS.

Q: How does the Ultra preset compare to High at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160, Ultra drops to 50.6 FPS average, which is 19.6 FPS lower than the High preset’s 70.2 FPS. This represents a significant 27.9% performance penalty for the extra visual effects.

Q: Is the CPU a bottleneck at 1080p?

A: The data indicates the CPU is not a major limiting factor. At 1920x1080 Low, the combo reaches 241.6 FPS average, and the i5-12400’s 6 cores and 12 threads with a 4.40 GHz boost clock are sufficient to feed the GPU at these frame rates.

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

A: The RX 6800 XT sits in the 87th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 49982. This places it well above the median and indicates it is a high-end performer for this game.

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

A: The i5-12400 has an average benchmark score of 19850, which is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core i7-9700’s 19831. It also edges out the Core i5-11600K by 0.4%, showing it is competitive with older high-end parts.

*Q: Does the 16 GB VRAM matter for Lockdown Protocol?*

A: Yes, the 16 GB GDDR6 memory with 512.0 GB/s bandwidth ensures the game has ample memory headroom. Even at 4K Ultra, the data shows playable frame rates, indicating VRAM capacity is not a bottleneck in the measured scenarios.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT is the dominant component in this pairing, and the benchmark results confirm it. With a boost clock of 2250 MHz and a game clock of 2015 MHz, the GPU is capable of sustaining high frame rates across all tested settings. The card’s 4608 shading units and 128 ROPs provide the raw compute power needed for Lockdown Protocol’s fast-paced FPS action. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 241.6 FPS, which is near the ceiling for most displays and demonstrates the GPU’s ability to push extreme frame rates when the CPU is not the constraint.

The GPU’s 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus delivers 512.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This is crucial for the higher resolution and Ultra settings, where texture data demands increase. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 50.6, but this is a playable result, and the frame rate is likely limited by the GPU’s compute throughput rather than memory capacity. The card’s 20.74 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is a strong indicator of its rasterization prowess. In synthetic benchmarks, the RX 6800 XT scores 24980 in Passmark G3D, placing it in the 87th percentile of all GPUs. This high percentile translates directly to the measured FPS results, where it outperforms the CPU’s contribution significantly.

Compared to its nearest rivals, the RX 6800 XT’s average benchmark score of 49982 is 2.6% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER’s 48704, and 1.9% higher than the NVIDIA CMP 50HX’s 49071. This competitive positioning means the GPU is not leaving performance on the table in this game. The 4K High result of 70.2 FPS is particularly telling, as it shows the GPU can handle demanding resolutions with a moderate settings preset without requiring the user to drop to Low.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400 serves as a capable partner to the RX 6800 XT, though its role is secondary in this GPU-bound scenario. With 6 cores and 12 threads, the CPU provides enough parallel processing power for Lockdown Protocol’s game logic and physics. The base clock of 2.50 GHz and boost clock of 4.40 GHz ensure that single-threaded performance is strong, as evidenced by the 3dmark_single_thread score of 910. This is important for FPS titles where draw calls and game simulation often rely heavily on a few cores.

The CPU’s 18 MB of shared L3 cache helps reduce memory latency, which can be a factor in maintaining consistent frame times. In synthetic multi-threaded tests, the i5-12400 scores 15935 in Cinebench R23 multicore, and 6692 in Cinebench R20 multicore. These results place the CPU in the 77th percentile of all CPUs, showing it is a solid mid-range performer. The data suggests that at 1080p Low, where the GPU is less stressed, the CPU is still able to feed the GPU enough data to reach 241.6 FPS, meaning it is not a significant bottleneck even at high frame rates.

The CPU’s nearest rival comparison shows it is well-positioned. It scores 0.1% higher than the Intel Core i7-9700 and 0.4% higher than the Intel Core i5-11600K. This indicates that for this game, the 12th-gen architecture offers no disadvantage compared to these older parts. The 65W TDP also suggests the CPU runs efficiently, leaving more thermal headroom for the GPU to boost. However, the data shows that as resolution increases, the CPU’s importance diminishes. At 4K, the frame rates are dictated almost entirely by the GPU, and the CPU’s 12 threads are more than sufficient to avoid holding back the RX 6800 XT.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the i5-12400 and RX 6800 XT ranks 571st out of 1637 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the top 35% of all configurations, which is a strong result for a mid-range CPU paired with a high-end GPU. The ranking suggests that the system is well-balanced, but there is room for improvement if paired with a more powerful CPU. The data indicates that the GPU is the primary driver of performance, and the CPU is not holding it back significantly.

This ranking is notable because the CPU is not a top-tier part, yet the combo still achieves high frame rates. For example, at 1440p High, the combo hits 111.9 FPS, which is a very playable result for competitive FPS gaming. The fact that the combo ranks in the top 571 out of 1637 means there are many other configurations with more powerful CPUs, but the RX 6800 XT’s strength compensates for the i5-12400’s mid-range status. The data shows that the combo is more GPU-limited than CPU-limited, which is typical for this genre of game.

Compared to other combos with the same GPU but higher-end CPUs, the performance difference would likely be minimal at higher resolutions. The 4K High result of 70.2 FPS is a clear indicator that the GPU is the limiting factor at this resolution. The rank of 571st out of 1637 is a solid position, and it reflects that the system can handle the game’s demands without requiring a top-tier CPU investment.

Settings Recommendations

The data provides clear guidance on the best settings for this combo. For players prioritizing high refresh rates at 1080p, the Low preset delivers 241.6 FPS, which is excellent for competitive play. However, the Medium preset at 173.2 FPS offers a much better visual experience while still maintaining a very high frame rate. At 1440p, the High preset is the recommended choice, delivering 111.9 FPS, which is a good balance between visual quality and performance. The Medium preset at 1440p yields 123.7 FPS, which is also a strong option if slightly higher frame rates are preferred.

At 4K, the High preset is the best experience, offering 70.2 FPS, which is smooth enough for most players. The Ultra preset at 4K drops to 50.6 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for fast-paced FPS action. The Low preset at 4K provides 116.1 FPS, but the visual compromise is significant, and the High preset is a better overall experience. The data suggests that for this combo, the High preset is the sweet spot across all resolutions, as it consistently offers a playable frame rate while maintaining good graphical fidelity.

The Ultra preset is only recommended at 1080p, where it still achieves 111.6 FPS. At higher resolutions, the performance cost of Ultra is too steep, with a drop to 85.9 FPS at 1440p and 50.6 FPS at 4K. For most users, the High preset offers the best balance of performance and visuals, while Medium is a viable alternative for those seeking higher frame rates.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data shows a clear trend across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves 241.6 FPS, Medium hits 173.2 FPS, High reaches 147.5 FPS, and Ultra drops to 111.6 FPS. This represents a range of 130 FPS between the lowest and highest settings, indicating that the GPU has significant headroom at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the results are lower but still strong. Low delivers 179.7 FPS, Medium hits 123.7 FPS, High reaches 111.9 FPS, and Ultra drops to 85.9 FPS. The difference between Medium and High at 1440p is only 11.8 FPS, making High a more attractive option for the visual improvement. At 3840x2160, the results show a significant drop. Low delivers 116.1 FPS, Medium hits 79.4 FPS, High reaches 70.2 FPS, and Ultra drops to 50.6 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 65.5 FPS, highlighting the GPU’s struggle at this resolution with the highest settings.

The data shows that the High preset is consistently a good middle ground. At 1080p, it is 25.7 FPS lower than Medium but offers better visuals. At 1440p, it is only 11.8 FPS lower than Medium, making it the most efficient choice. At 4K, it is 9.2 FPS lower than Medium, which is a reasonable trade-off for the visual upgrade.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K reveals the limiting component in this system. At High settings, the frame rate decreases from 147.5 FPS at 1080p to 111.9 FPS at 1440p, a drop of 35.6 FPS. Moving to 4K, the frame rate falls to 70.2 FPS, which is a further drop of 41.7 FPS from 1440p. The total drop from 1080p to 4K is 77.3 FPS, representing a 52.4% reduction in frame rate. This significant decline indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions.

The same pattern is evident at Medium settings. The frame rate goes from 173.2 FPS at 1080p to 123.7 FPS at 1440p, a drop of 49.5 FPS, and then to 79.4 FPS at 4K, a further drop of 44.3 FPS. The total drop is 93.8 FPS, a 54.1% reduction. At Low settings, the drop is also substantial, from 241.6 FPS at 1080p to 179.7 FPS at 1440p, and then to 116.1 FPS at 4K. This represents a 52.0% reduction from 1080p to 4K.

These scaling patterns are characteristic of a GPU-bound system. The CPU’s performance is relatively constant across resolutions, but the GPU’s workload increases exponentially with pixel count. The data shows that the RX 6800 XT is the limiting factor at 4K, as the frame rate drops are consistent with the GPU’s compute limitations. The CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient to handle the game’s logic at all resolutions, as evidenced by the high frame rates at 1080p. The scaling data confirms that to improve 4K performance, a more powerful GPU would be required, not a better CPU.