Lockdown Protocol

# Lockdown Protocol with Intel Core i5-12400 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

The combination of the Intel Core i5-12400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti delivers a robust Lockdown Protocol experience, with measured average frame rates ranging from 57 FPS at 4K Ultra up to 259 FPS at 1080p Low. This pairing sits at rank 936 out of 3,714 tested combos, placing it in the upper quartile of systems evaluated for this FPS title. The data indicates a configuration that can handle high-refresh 1080p and 1440p gaming comfortably, while 4K requires careful settings management to maintain playable frame rates.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear and predictable scaling pattern as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 161 FPS at 1080p to 118 FPS at 1440p, then further to 76 FPS at 4K. This represents a 26.7% reduction from 1080p to 1440p, and a 52.8% reduction from 1080p to 4K. The scaling pattern suggests that the GPU becomes increasingly dominant as the pixel count rises, which is expected behavior for a demanding FPS title.

At Low settings, the scaling is even more dramatic in absolute terms. The system produces 259 FPS at 1080p, 190 FPS at 1440p, and 122 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops are 26.6% and 52.9% respectively, closely mirroring the High settings pattern. This consistency indicates that resolution scaling is largely independent of the quality preset, which points to a GPU-bound scenario across all tested configurations.

The Medium settings row provides additional insight, as it is the only preset with both minimum and maximum FPS data recorded. At 1080p Medium, the average is 184 FPS with a range from 156 to 211 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 135 FPS with a range of 115 to 155 FPS. At 4K Medium, the average is 87 FPS with a range of 74 to 100 FPS. The frame time consistency, as indicated by the spread between minimum and maximum, remains relatively stable across resolutions, suggesting that the system does not experience severe frame pacing issues even when pushing higher pixel counts.

The Ultra preset shows the steepest resolution scaling curve. Starting at 120 FPS for 1080p, it falls to 88 FPS at 1440p and 57 FPS at 4K. This represents a 52.5% reduction from 1080p to 4K, which is nearly identical to the other presets. The fact that all four presets show similar percentage drops across resolutions strongly indicates that Lockdown Protocol is GPU-limited at every quality setting tested, with no evidence of a CPU bottleneck emerging at lower resolutions.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti serves as the primary performance driver in this configuration. With 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus, the card delivers 912.4 GB/s of memory bandwidth, which is substantial for a 2021-era flagship GPU. The GPU features 10,240 shading units, 320 texture mapping units, and 112 render output units, along with 80 ray tracing cores and 320 tensor cores. These specifications translate to a measured 34.10 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and a texture rate of 532.8 GTexel/s.

The GPU's clock behavior shows a base clock of 1365 MHz and a boost clock of 1665 MHz. The memory operates at 1188 MHz with 19 Gbps effective speed. These clock figures are relevant when interpreting the measured frame rates, as the boost clock represents the sustained performance ceiling under load. The RTX 3080 Ti achieves a percentile rank of 83 among all GPUs in the benchmark database, with an average benchmark score of 41,187.

Looking at the GPU's nearest rivals provides context for its performance tier. The AMD Radeon Pro 5300 scores 40,870, which is 0.8% lower than the RTX 3080 Ti. The NVIDIA Tesla M40 24 GB scores 41,707, coming in 1.2% higher, while the standard Tesla M40 scores 41,897 at 1.7% higher. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 scores 40,377, which is 2% lower. These comparisons place the RTX 3080 Ti in a competitive position relative to both professional and newer consumer cards, though the data shows it is not the absolute top performer in its peer group.

The GPU's VRAM allocation of 12 GB is sufficient for the resolutions tested in Lockdown Protocol. The measured frame rates at 4K Ultra (57 FPS average) suggest that the GPU is operating near its limits at that resolution and quality level, but the absence of min FPS data for Ultra settings makes it difficult to assess frame time consistency at that extreme. The Medium preset data, which includes min and max values, shows that the GPU maintains a playable range even at 4K, with 74 FPS as the minimum observed.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400 provides the processing foundation for this system, featuring 6 cores and 12 threads with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. This Alder Lake-S architecture processor operates on the Intel Socket 1700 platform with a 65 W TDP, making it a power-efficient choice for gaming builds. The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, which offers flexibility in system design.

The CPU's cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. This arrangement provides adequate data locality for gaming workloads, though Lockdown Protocol's performance characteristics suggest that the GPU is the limiting factor in most scenarios. The i5-12400 includes UHD Graphics 730 as integrated graphics, though this is irrelevant for gaming when the RTX 3080 Ti is present.

Benchmark scores for the i5-12400 show a balanced performance profile. In Cinebench R23, the CPU scores 15,989 in multicore and 2,257 in single-core tests. Geekbench results show 8,564 multicore and 1,848 single-core. PassMark multithread score is 18,747, with a single-thread score of 3,456. The CPU achieves a percentile rank of 72 among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 18,683.

The CPU's nearest rivals in the benchmark database provide reference points. The AMD EPYC 7643 scores 18,697, just 0.1% higher, while the Intel Core i7-1355U scores 18,730 at 0.3% higher. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 scores 18,811 at 0.7% higher, and the Intel Core i3-14100F scores 18,519 at 0.9% lower. These comparisons show the i5-12400 performing essentially at parity with a server-class EPYC processor in average benchmark score, which speaks to the efficiency of the Alder Lake architecture.

In the context of Lockdown Protocol, the CPU's role appears secondary to the GPU based on the resolution scaling data. The consistent percentage drops across all quality settings as resolution increases indicate that the system is not CPU-bound at any tested configuration. Even at 1080p Low, where the system produces 259 FPS average, the CPU maintains sufficient headroom to feed the GPU without becoming the limiting factor.

How This Combo Ranks

The combined Intel Core i5-12400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti system ranks 936 out of 3,714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the 74.8th percentile of all tested configurations. This ranking reflects the system's ability to deliver high frame rates across most resolution and quality combinations, while acknowledging that more powerful CPU-GPU pairings exist.

The rank of 936 out of 3,714 means that approximately 2,778 other combos perform worse than this configuration, while 935 perform better. This positions the system firmly in the upper quartile of tested hardware, which is consistent with the GPU's 83rd percentile ranking and the CPU's 72nd percentile ranking. The combination of a mid-range CPU with a high-end GPU proves effective for this FPS title, as the GPU can stretch its legs without being constrained by the processor.

The data suggests that the combo ranking is driven primarily by the GPU's performance, given that the CPU ranks lower in its own percentile distribution. This is typical for FPS games where graphical fidelity and pixel throughput dominate performance requirements. The system's ranking would likely improve with a more powerful CPU, but the measured frame rates indicate that the current pairing already delivers smooth gameplay in most scenarios.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system demonstrates its highest performance envelope. Low settings produce an average of 259 FPS, Medium settings yield 184 FPS with a range from 156 to 211 FPS, High settings deliver 161 FPS, and Ultra settings achieve 120 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a 53.7% reduction in average frame rate, reflecting the increased graphical workload at higher quality presets.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain strong but show clear scaling from 1080p. Low settings average 190 FPS, Medium settings average 135 FPS with a range from 115 to 155 FPS, High settings average 118 FPS, and Ultra settings average 88 FPS. The 1440p results indicate that this resolution is the sweet spot for high-refresh gaming, with even Ultra settings staying above 85 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the system faces its greatest challenge. Low settings still manage 122 FPS average, but Medium drops to 87 FPS with a range from 74 to 100 FPS, High falls to 76 FPS, and Ultra produces just 57 FPS. The 4K results show that while the RTX 3080 Ti can handle 4K gaming, users will need to compromise on quality settings to maintain smooth frame rates above 60 FPS.

The Medium settings rows provide the only complete data with both minimum and maximum FPS values across all three resolutions. At 1080p, the spread is 55 FPS (156 to 211). At 1440p, the spread narrows to 40 FPS (115 to 155). At 4K, the spread is 26 FPS (74 to 100). This narrowing spread at higher resolutions suggests more consistent frame delivery as the GPU becomes more uniformly loaded.

Settings Recommendations

For 1920x1080 displays, the Ultra preset at 120 FPS average provides the best visual quality while maintaining frame rates well above 60 FPS. The High preset at 161 FPS offers a significant performance boost with only a modest reduction in visual fidelity, making it the optimal choice for 144Hz or 165Hz monitors. The Low preset at 259 FPS is excessive for most displays but could benefit competitive players using 240Hz or 360Hz panels.

At 2560x1440, the High preset at 118 FPS delivers the best balance of visual quality and performance, closely followed by Medium at 135 FPS. The Ultra preset at 88 FPS remains playable and is suitable for gamers prioritizing image quality over maximum frame rates. The Low preset at 190 FPS is ideal for high-refresh 1440p monitors, though the visual trade-offs may be noticeable in a game like Lockdown Protocol.

For 3840x2160, the Medium preset at 87 FPS is the recommended choice, as it maintains an average above 60 FPS while providing respectable visual quality. The Low preset at 122 FPS offers a smoother experience for gamers with high-refresh 4K displays, but the visual compromises are more apparent. The High preset at 76 FPS and Ultra at 57 FPS are borderline for playable frame rates, with Ultra falling below the 60 FPS threshold that many gamers consider the minimum for smooth gameplay.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for the Intel Core i5-12400 and RTX 3080 Ti combo in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The data shows 2560x1440 as the optimal resolution, with High settings delivering 118 FPS average and even Ultra maintaining 88 FPS. This provides a strong balance between visual quality and performance.

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

A: Yes, but with caveats. At 4K Medium, the average is 87 FPS with a minimum of 74 FPS. However, 4K Ultra drops to 57 FPS average, which falls below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the RTX 3080 Ti compare to its nearest rivals in benchmark scores?

A: The RTX 3080 Ti scores 41,187, which is 0.8% higher than the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 (40,870), 1.2% lower than the NVIDIA Tesla M40 24 GB (41,707), 1.7% lower than the Tesla M40 (41,897), and 2% higher than the RTX 5070 (40,377).

Q: Is the CPU a bottleneck for this GPU in Lockdown Protocol?

A: Based on the resolution scaling data, no. The consistent percentage drops in FPS across all quality settings as resolution increases indicate a GPU-bound scenario, with no evidence of CPU limitation even at 1080p Low where the system achieves 259 FPS.

Q: What is the frame rate spread at Medium settings across resolutions?

A: At 1080p Medium, FPS ranges from 156 to 211. At 1440p Medium, the range is 115 to 155. At 4K Medium, the range narrows to 74 to 100, showing more consistent frame delivery at higher resolutions.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to all tested systems for Lockdown Protocol?

A: The combo ranks 936 out of 3,714 tested combinations, placing it in the upper quartile. This is consistent with the GPU's 83rd percentile ranking and the CPU's 72nd percentile ranking among their respective hardware categories.