Lockdown Protocol

Lockdown Protocol pairs the Intel Core i5-12400 with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080, a combination that lands at rank 257 out of 3714 tested combos in this game. That places it in the top 7% of all configurations measured, a strong showing driven primarily by the GPU’s raw throughput. The data shows a consistent pattern across resolutions and settings, with the RTX 5080 shouldering most of the rendering load while the i5-12400 keeps pace without becoming a bottleneck at lower settings. This analysis walks through the measured frames, the role each component plays, and how the combo stacks up against other tested pairings.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p Ultra settings?

A: The measured average is 160 FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings. This is the lowest average at 1080p among the four presets tested, but still comfortably above 144 Hz for high-refresh displays.

Q: How much faster is Low settings compared to Ultra at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings produce a 245 FPS average, while Ultra yields 118 FPS. That is a 127 FPS difference, meaning Low delivers roughly 2.1 times the frame rate of Ultra at this resolution.

Q: Does the RTX 5080 hit 4K 60 FPS in this game?

A: Yes. At 3840x2160, the High preset averages 101 FPS, and even the most demanding Ultra preset averages 76 FPS. Both exceed the 60 FPS threshold, with High providing a larger margin above it.

Q: What is the combo’s rank among all tested CPU-GPU pairings?

A: The combo ranks 257th out of 3714 tested combinations. This places it in the 93rd percentile of all configurations measured for Lockdown Protocol.

Q: Which resolution shows the smallest gap between Low and Ultra settings?

A: The 1080p results show the smallest relative gap. Low averages 272 FPS and Ultra averages 160 FPS, a difference of 112 FPS. At 4K, the gap widens to 87 FPS between Low (163 FPS) and Ultra (76 FPS), but the percentage difference is larger at lower resolutions.

Q: Is the i5-12400 a limiting factor at 1080p Low settings?

A: At 1920x1080 Low, the average is 272 FPS. The i5-12400’s 6 cores and 12 threads with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz appear sufficient to feed the RTX 5080 at this frame rate, as the GPU’s 16 GB of GDDR7 memory and 960.0 GB/s bandwidth are fully utilized. The data shows no evidence of a CPU bottleneck at this setting.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 is the dominant component in this pairing. Its 16 GB of GDDR7 memory across a 256-bit bus provides 960.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is critical for Lockdown Protocol’s high-resolution textures and effects. The GPU’s base clock of 2295 MHz and boost clock of 2617 MHz, combined with 10752 shading units and 112 ROPs, deliver the raw compute needed to sustain high frame rates. The measured results confirm this: at 4K Ultra, the combo still averages 76 FPS, a demanding scenario where the GPU’s 56.28 TFLOPS FP32 throughput is heavily taxed.

The RTX 5080’s 84 RT cores and 336 tensor cores also matter for modern FPS titles, though the measured data does not isolate ray tracing or DLSS effects. What the numbers show is a clear scaling pattern: as resolution increases, the GPU becomes the primary limiter. At 1080p Low, the average is 272 FPS, but at 4K Low, it drops to 163 FPS. This 40% reduction in frame rate from 1080p to 4K at the same settings indicates the GPU is doing the heavy lifting, with the CPU staying sufficiently ahead to avoid capping performance.

The GPU’s percentile ranking of 87 versus all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 56083, places it well above most alternatives. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon 8060S (0.6% higher score) and the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE (2.2% higher score), but the RTX 5080’s 16 GB memory capacity and 960.0 GB/s bandwidth are the specs that translate directly to Lockdown Protocol’s measured FPS. The data shows that at every resolution, the RTX 5080 delivers playable frame rates, even at the highest preset.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a consistent scaling pattern across resolutions. At 1080p Medium, the average is 239 FPS, dropping to 180 FPS at 1440p Medium (a 25% reduction) and further to 116 FPS at 4K Medium (a 36% reduction from 1440p). This scaling is typical for a GPU-bound scenario: each resolution increase demands more pixel throughput, and the RTX 5080’s fill rate becomes the deciding factor.

Looking at Low settings, the progression is 272 FPS at 1080p, 245 FPS at 1440p, and 163 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1440p to 4K is steeper (34% loss) than from 1080p to 1440p (10% loss), which suggests that at 4K, the GPU’s memory bandwidth and pixel rate are being pushed closer to their limits. The 960.0 GB/s bandwidth and 293.1 GPixel/s pixel rate are the specs that matter here, and the data aligns with those capabilities.

Ultra settings show the same pattern but with lower absolute numbers: 160 FPS at 1080p, 118 FPS at 1440p, and 76 FPS at 4K. The relative drop from 1080p to 4K is 52%, which is larger than the 40% drop at Low settings. This indicates that Ultra settings increase the per-pixel workload, making the GPU’s compute resources (56.28 TFLOPS FP32) the limiting factor rather than just memory bandwidth alone. The data suggests that for smooth 4K gameplay, High settings (101 FPS average) are the sweet spot, while 1080p can handle Ultra with a 160 FPS average.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 257th out of 3714 tested combinations, placing it in the 93rd percentile of all CPU-GPU pairings measured for Lockdown Protocol. This is a strong result, but it is not the top tier; the top 256 combos likely feature higher-end CPUs paired with the same or better GPUs. The i5-12400’s percentile rank of 72 versus all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 18683, means it sits above average but not at the extreme high end.

Relative to its nearest CPU rivals, the i5-12400 shows a narrow spread. The AMD EPYC 7643 scores 18697 (0.1% higher), the Intel Core i7-1355U scores 18730 (0.3% higher), and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 scores 18811 (0.7% higher). The Intel Core i3-14100F scores 18519, which is 0.9% lower. This clustering suggests that the i5-12400’s performance is well-matched to its price tier, but in Lockdown Protocol, the GPU dominates the frame rate. The combo’s rank of 257 is more reflective of the RTX 5080’s capability than the CPU’s, as evidenced by the fact that the GPU’s percentile rank (87) is higher than the CPU’s (72).

The GPU’s nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon 8060S (0.6% higher avg score) and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (0.7% higher), but the RTX 5080’s measured performance in this game is what matters. The combo’s rank shows that this pairing outperforms the vast majority of tested configurations, with only 256 combos ahead of it. For a mid-range CPU like the i5-12400, this rank indicates that the GPU is the primary driver of the excellent results.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the best experience depends on the target resolution and refresh rate. At 1080p, Ultra settings deliver 160 FPS, which is excellent for 144 Hz or even 165 Hz monitors. Low settings at 1080p hit 272 FPS, which is overkill for most displays, so Ultra provides a better visual experience without sacrificing smoothness.

At 1440p, High settings average 157 FPS, while Ultra drops to 118 FPS. For 144 Hz monitors, High is the recommended choice, as it stays above the refresh rate threshold. Ultra at 1440p still provides 118 FPS, which is playable but may not fully utilize a 144 Hz display. Medium settings at 1440p hit 180 FPS, but High offers better visuals with only a 23 FPS penalty.

At 4K, High settings average 101 FPS, which is ideal for 100 Hz or 120 Hz displays. Ultra drops to 76 FPS, which is still above 60 FPS but with a noticeable visual quality gain. Medium at 4K hits 116 FPS, making it a viable option for higher refresh 4K displays, though High offers a better balance of fidelity and performance. Low settings at 4K hit 163 FPS, but the visual quality loss is significant, so it is only recommended for competitive play where frame rate is paramount.

The data shows a clear trend: High settings provide the best balance across all three resolutions, with averages of 214 FPS at 1080p, 157 FPS at 1440p, and 101 FPS at 4K. Ultra is viable for 1080p and 1440p, while 4K players should stick to High to maintain a comfortable margin above 60 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured averages are 272 FPS for Low, 239 FPS for Medium, 214 FPS for High, and 160 FPS for Ultra. The Medium preset also recorded a minimum of 204 FPS and a maximum of 275 FPS, showing a tight frame time distribution. The 112 FPS gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p indicates that the RTX 5080 has ample headroom at this resolution, and the CPU is not limiting performance.

At 2560x1440, the averages are 245 FPS for Low, 180 FPS for Medium, 157 FPS for High, and 118 FPS for Ultra. The Medium preset at 1440p shows a minimum of 153 FPS and a maximum of 207 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is most pronounced at Ultra settings (160 to 118 FPS, a 26% reduction), while Low settings see a smaller drop (272 to 245 FPS, a 10% reduction). This suggests that at higher settings, the GPU’s compute resources are more heavily taxed.

At 3840x2160, the averages are 163 FPS for Low, 116 FPS for Medium, 101 FPS for High, and 76 FPS for Ultra. The Medium preset at 4K recorded a minimum of 99 FPS and a maximum of 133 FPS. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is steepest at Low settings (245 to 163 FPS, a 33% reduction) and at Ultra (118 to 76 FPS, a 36% reduction). This confirms that 4K is where the RTX 5080’s 960.0 GB/s bandwidth and 293.1 GPixel/s pixel rate are pushed to their limits, with Ultra settings at 4K being the most demanding scenario tested.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400 provides 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. Its 18 MB of shared L3 cache and support for DDR4 and DDR5 memory make it a capable mid-range processor. In Lockdown Protocol, the CPU’s role is to feed the RTX 5080 with draw calls and game logic, and the measured FPS suggests it does so effectively.

At 1080p Low, the combo hits 272 FPS, which is near the practical ceiling for many CPUs. The i5-12400’s single-thread performance, as measured by its 3dmark single thread score of 910 and passmark single thread score of 3456, is adequate for this workload. The CPU’s multi-threaded performance, with a cinebench r23 multicore score of 15989, shows it can handle the game’s background tasks without issue.

However, the CPU’s percentile rank of 72 versus all CPUs, and its average benchmark score of 18683, place it below the GPU’s percentile rank of 87. This suggests that in more CPU-intensive games, the i5-12400 might become a limiting factor, but in Lockdown Protocol, the data shows the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions and settings. The i5-12400’s nearest rivals, including the AMD EPYC 7643 (-0.1% delta) and the Intel Core i7-1355U (-0.3% delta), show that it is competitive with other mid-range and even some high-end parts in synthetic benchmarks, but the game’s measured FPS is what matters here.

The CPU’s 65 W TDP and Intel Socket 1700 platform are standard for this class, and its 10 nm process node from Intel indicates a mature design. The data shows that at 1080p, the i5-12400 is sufficient to push the RTX 5080 to 272 FPS at Low settings, and even at 4K Ultra, the combo maintains 76 FPS, confirming that the CPU does not drag down the GPU’s performance at any tested setting.