Lockdown Protocol

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Lockdown Protocol with the Intel Core i5-12400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER reveals a clear scaling pattern across resolutions. At 1080p with Ultra settings, the combo delivers 134.3 FPS, which drops to 98.9 FPS at 1440p and further to 66.9 FPS at 4K. This represents a 26.4% reduction from 1080p to 1440p and a 50.2% reduction from 1080p to 4K. The frame rate decline is nearly linear with pixel count, indicating the RTX 4070 SUPER is the primary limiting component as resolution increases.

The Low preset shows the most pronounced scaling behavior. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 271.1 FPS, dropping to 213.7 FPS at 1440p and 134.7 FPS at 4K. The 4K result is only 49.7% of the 1080p figure, demonstrating that even at minimal graphical load, the GPU's rendering capacity becomes the bottleneck. The CPU's 12 threads and 18 MB of shared L3 cache are sufficient to feed the GPU at lower resolutions, but the gap between Low and Ultra presets narrows as resolution climbs.

At 4K, the spread between Low (134.7 FPS) and Ultra (66.9 FPS) is 67.8 FPS, while at 1080p that spread expands to 136.8 FPS (271.1 vs 134.3). This compression of the settings range at higher resolutions is a classic sign of GPU-bound operation. The i5-12400, with its 6 cores and 12 threads based on Alder Lake architecture, has ample headroom to drive frame rates well above 200 FPS at 1080p Low, but the RTX 4070 SUPER's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth become the determining factor for 4K performance.

FAQ

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

A: The Intel Core i5-12400 with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER ranks 281st out of 1,637 tested combos, placing it in the top 17.2% of all systems benchmarked for this game.

Q: What is the best frame rate this combo can achieve at 1080p?

A: At 1080p with Low settings, the system reaches 271.1 FPS average. Medium settings yield 205.4 FPS, High produces 182.4 FPS, and Ultra still maintains 134.3 FPS.

Q: Is the RTX 4070 SUPER the limiting factor at 4K?

A: Yes. The 4K Ultra result of 66.9 FPS versus 134.3 FPS at 1080p Ultra shows a 50.2% performance drop, while the CPU's single-thread score of 910 in 3DMark indicates it can handle higher frame rates if the GPU were not saturated.

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

A: The i5-12400's average benchmark score of 19,850 is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core i7-9700 (19,831), 0.2% lower than the Intel Core i7-8700 (19,894), and 0.4% higher than the Intel Core i5-11600K (19,771). It sits at the 77th percentile among all CPUs.

Q: What 1440p performance can users expect?

A: At 1440p, the combo delivers 213.7 FPS on Low, 148.9 FPS on Medium, 129.8 FPS on High, and 98.9 FPS on Ultra. All settings remain above 60 FPS, with High and below exceeding 120 FPS.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its closest competitors?

A: The RTX 4070 SUPER's average benchmark score of 42,576 is 0.2% below the NVIDIA RTX A6000 (42,653), 0.3% below the AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE (42,723), 1.4% above the AMD Radeon Pro 580X (41,991), and 1.6% above the NVIDIA Tesla M40 (41,897). It ranks at the 84th percentile among all GPUs.

How This Combo Ranks

The comboRankInGame field places this configuration at position 281 out of 1,637 total tested combinations. This percentile placement indicates the i5-12400 plus RTX 4070 SUPER is a strong pairing for Lockdown Protocol, sitting comfortably within the top quintile of all systems evaluated. The rank reflects the balance between the CPU's 77th percentile standing among all processors and the GPU's 84th percentile among all graphics cards.

The CPU's nearest rivals provide context for its contribution. The i5-12400's average benchmark score of 19,850 essentially ties the Intel Core i7-9700 at 19,831 (0.1% difference) and the Intel Core i7-8700 at 19,894 (0.2% difference). The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX scores 19,928, just 0.4% higher, while the Intel Core i5-11600K trails at 19,771, a 0.4% deficit. These close margins suggest the CPU is not a differentiator in this combo's ranking — the GPU's performance carries more weight.

For the GPU side, the RTX 4070 SUPER's 42,576 average benchmark score places it within 0.3% of the RTX A6000 (42,653) and RX 7650 GRE (42,723). The deltaPct values of -0.2% and -0.3% respectively show these are statistical ties. The AMD Radeon Pro 580X (41,991) and NVIDIA Tesla M40 (41,897) trail by 1.4% and 1.6%, giving the 4070 SUPER a clear edge over those older architectures. The GPU's 35.48 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 224 tensor cores provide the computational headroom that Lockdown Protocol's FPS demands.

The 281st rank out of 1,637 combos means this system outperforms approximately 82.8% of all tested configurations. Given the game's release date of 2024-03-11, this combo represents a modern mid-to-high-end pairing. The data indicates the RTX 4070 SUPER's Ada Lovelace architecture with 7,168 shading units is well-matched to the i5-12400's Alder Lake processing power for this FPS title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured average frame rates span from 134.3 FPS on Ultra to 271.1 FPS on Low. The Medium preset delivers 205.4 FPS, while High yields 182.4 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a 50.5% reduction in frame rate, with each settings tier costing approximately 30-50 FPS. The jump from Low to Medium is 65.7 FPS, Medium to High is 23.0 FPS, and High to Ultra is 48.1 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates compress significantly. Low settings produce 213.7 FPS, Medium drops to 148.9 FPS, High manages 129.8 FPS, and Ultra falls to 98.9 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 114.8 FPS, compared to 136.8 FPS at 1080p. Notably, the 1440p Ultra result of 98.9 FPS is only 4.1% lower than the 1080p High result of 182.4 FPS — wait, that comparison is incorrect. The 1440p Ultra is 45.8% lower than 1080p High, showing the resolution penalty is substantial even at high settings.

At 3840x2160, the system delivers 134.7 FPS on Low, 97.9 FPS on Medium, 82.8 FPS on High, and 66.9 FPS on Ultra. The 4K Ultra result is the only measured configuration that falls below 70 FPS, while 4K High stays above 80 FPS. The gap between 4K Low and 4K Ultra is 67.8 FPS, nearly identical to the 1440p Low-to-Ultra gap of 114.8 FPS but smaller in absolute terms.

Comparing across resolutions at the same settings: High preset goes from 182.4 FPS (1080p) to 129.8 FPS (1440p) to 82.8 FPS (4K). This represents a 28.8% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 54.6% drop from 1080p to 4K. Medium preset shows 205.4, 148.9, and 97.9 FPS respectively, with a 52.3% reduction from 1080p to 4K. Low preset achieves 271.1, 213.7, and 134.7 FPS, with a 50.3% reduction from 1080p to 4K. Ultra preset delivers 134.3, 98.9, and 66.9 FPS, with a 50.2% reduction from 1080p to 4K.

Settings Recommendations

For users targeting 60 FPS as a minimum threshold, all measured settings at all resolutions exceed this mark. The lowest recorded average is 66.9 FPS at 4K Ultra, which remains above 60 FPS. However, for competitive play where higher frame rates provide an advantage, the data suggests different optimal presets depending on resolution.

At 1080p, the Ultra preset at 134.3 FPS provides the best visual fidelity while still maintaining frame rates well above 120 FPS. The High preset at 182.4 FPS offers a 35.8% improvement over Ultra, which may be preferable for players using 144 Hz or 165 Hz displays. Medium at 205.4 FPS and Low at 271.1 FPS are available for esports-focused users, but the visual quality trade-off is substantial.

For 1440p, the High preset at 129.8 FPS represents the best balance of image quality and performance. Medium at 148.9 FPS is viable for those prioritizing frame rate, while Ultra at 98.9 FPS remains above 90 FPS and is suitable for visually demanding scenarios. Low at 213.7 FPS is excessive for most displays and sacrifices too much graphical detail.

At 4K, the High preset at 82.8 FPS is the recommended starting point, as it stays comfortably above 80 FPS. Ultra at 66.9 FPS is playable but approaches the threshold where frame pacing becomes noticeable. Medium at 97.9 FPS offers a significant frame rate boost with modest visual degradation, making it the best choice for 4K gaming on this combo. Low at 134.7 FPS is available but defeats the purpose of 4K resolution.

The data shows that the i5-12400's 6-core, 12-thread configuration with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz is sufficient to avoid CPU bottlenecks at 4K, where GPU load dominates. The RTX 4070 SUPER's 12 GB of VRAM and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth handle the 4K texture loads without issue. For the optimal experience, the Medium preset at 1440p (148.9 FPS) or High at 1080p (182.4 FPS) provides the best combination of visual fidelity and frame rate headroom, allowing for consistent performance above 120 FPS.