Lockdown Protocol

# Lockdown Protocol with Intel Core i5-12400F + AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT delivers a mid-range 1080p and 1440p experience in Lockdown Protocol, ranking 2630th out of 3714 tested combos. This places the pairing in the lower-middle tier of the database, with the CPU holding a 73rd percentile ranking against all processors and the GPU sitting at the 70th percentile against all graphics cards. The data indicates a balanced pairing where neither component dramatically outclasses the other, though resolution scaling reveals the GPU becomes the primary constraint as pixel count rises.

How This Combo Ranks

At rank 2630 out of 3714 combos, this system sits in the 29th percentile of all tested configurations for Lockdown Protocol. The ranking reflects a pairing that can handle the game smoothly at 1080p with high settings but struggles to maintain high frame rates at 4K Ultra. The combo's position in the database suggests it is outclassed by roughly 71% of tested systems, yet it remains functional for competitive play at lower resolutions.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 19039 places it just behind the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS, which scores 19047, a negligible 0% delta. The Intel Core 3 201E scores 19056, just 0.1% ahead, while the Core i5-1335U trails by 0.3% at 18982. These nearest rivals show that the i5-12400F's processing power is tightly clustered with other mid-range chips, meaning the CPU is not the differentiator in this combo's overall ranking.

On the GPU side, the RX 6600 XT's average benchmark score of 24442 puts it 0.7% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 at 24277 and 0.8% ahead of the GTX 780 Ti at 24236. The Intel Arc A350M scores 24647, sitting 0.8% higher, while the RTX 2080 SUPER trails by 1.1% at 24170. These narrow deltas indicate the GPU is competitive with older high-end cards and modern entry-level offerings, but it does not dominate its peer group.

The combo's rank is a product of both components being mid-pack performers. With the CPU at the 73rd percentile and GPU at the 70th percentile, the system aligns with expectations for a mainstream gaming build. Lockdown Protocol's demands are moderate, but the 4K Ultra result of 35 FPS shows the hardware ceiling is reached quickly as settings and resolution increase.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 256.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory runs at 2000 MHz with 16 Gbps effective speed, while the GPU core operates at a base clock of 1968 MHz, a game clock of 2359 MHz, and a boost clock of 2589 MHz. This configuration provides 10.60 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, which is substantial for a card in the 70th percentile.

In Lockdown Protocol, the GPU's role becomes evident in the measured frame rates. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 159 FPS, indicating the RX 6600 XT has ample headroom for esports-style settings. The card's 2048 shading units and 64 ROPs handle the game's rendering efficiently at lower resolutions, but the 8 GB VRAM capacity and 128-bit bus limit performance at higher settings.

The boost clock of 2589 MHz is notably aggressive, and the card's texture rate of 331.4 GTexel/s supports detailed environments without bottlenecking at 1080p. However, the pixel rate of 165.7 GPixel/s becomes a limiting factor as resolution climbs. At 4K Ultra, the GPU delivers just 35 FPS, showing that the card's fill rate and memory bandwidth are insufficient for the game's highest visual demands at that pixel count.

The RX 6600 XT's nearest rival comparisons are telling. The GTX 1630, which scores 0.7% lower, is an older, less capable card, while the RTX 2080 SUPER, which scores 1.1% lower on average, is a more power-hungry GPU from a previous generation. This suggests the RX 6600 XT's efficiency and modern architecture provide a competitive edge in raw compute despite its modest memory bus.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear progression from 1080p to 4K across all settings, with the GPU becoming the dominant limiting factor at higher resolutions. At 1080p Low, the combo produces 159 FPS, which drops to 117 FPS at 1440p Low, a 26% reduction, and then to 75 FPS at 4K Low, a further 36% drop. This scaling pattern indicates the GPU is the primary constraint at all resolutions, as the CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads provide sufficient processing headroom.

At High settings, the frame rate drops from 99 FPS at 1080p to 72 FPS at 1440p and 47 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops are 27% and 35% respectively, showing a consistent pattern of diminishing returns as resolution increases. The Ultra settings tell a similar story: 74 FPS at 1080p, 54 FPS at 1440p, and 35 FPS at 4K, with drops of 27% and 35%.

The Medium settings provide the only complete data with min and max FPS figures. At 1080p Medium, the average is 113 FPS with a range of 96 to 130. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 83 FPS with a range of 70 to 95. At 4K Medium, the average is 53 FPS with a range of 45 to 61. The consistent ~27% drop from 1080p to 1440p and ~35% drop from 1440p to 4K across all settings confirms the GPU is the bottleneck, as a CPU-bound scenario would show smaller FPS differences at higher resolutions.

The data indicates that the RX 6600 XT's 8 GB VRAM and 256.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming but become strained at 4K. The frame rate scaling is nearly linear with pixel count, suggesting the GPU's compute and memory resources are being fully utilized at each resolution step.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest performance. Low settings produce an average of 159 FPS, making it ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. Medium settings yield 113 FPS with a minimum of 96 and maximum of 130, providing a smooth experience with room for variation. High settings reduce the average to 99 FPS, still comfortably above 60 FPS. Ultra settings drop to 74 FPS, which remains playable but begins to show the GPU's limits.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates become more moderate. Low settings average 117 FPS, still excellent for competitive play. Medium settings average 83 FPS with a range of 70 to 95, maintaining smooth gameplay. High settings produce 72 FPS, which is adequate for most players. Ultra settings fall to 54 FPS, dipping below the 60 FPS threshold that many consider the baseline for smooth action.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's limitations are fully exposed. Low settings average 75 FPS, which is surprisingly playable given the resolution. Medium settings average 53 FPS with a range of 45 to 61, showing noticeable frame time variance. High settings drop to 47 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 35 FPS, which is below the playable threshold for a fast-paced FPS.

The Medium settings data is the most complete, offering min and max FPS at all three resolutions. The 1080p range of 96 to 130 FPS indicates a stable experience, while the 1440p range of 70 to 95 FPS shows slightly more variance. The 4K range of 45 to 61 FPS demonstrates significant frame time spikes, which could impact gameplay in fast-paced firefights.

FAQ

Q: Does this combo achieve 60 FPS at 1080p Ultra in Lockdown Protocol?

A: Yes, the measured average at 1080p Ultra is 74 FPS, which exceeds the 60 FPS threshold. The combo also delivers 99 FPS at 1080p High and 159 FPS at 1080p Low.

Q: What is the best resolution for competitive play with this hardware?

A: At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 159 FPS, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate competitive gaming. At 1440p Low, it still delivers 117 FPS, making either resolution viable depending on monitor capabilities.

Q: How does the RX 6600 XT compare to its nearest GPU rival in the database?

A: The RX 6600 XT scores 24442 on average, which is 0.7% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 and 0.8% ahead of the GTX 780 Ti. The Intel Arc A350M scores 0.8% higher, and the RTX 2080 SUPER scores 1.1% lower.

Q: Is the Core i5-12400F a bottleneck at 4K resolution?

A: The data suggests not. At 4K, frame rates drop consistently across all settings, indicating the GPU is the limiting factor. The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads provide sufficient processing power, with the 4K Ultra result of 35 FPS being GPU-bound.

Q: What are the minimum FPS figures at Medium settings?

A: At 1080p Medium, the minimum is 96 FPS. At 1440p Medium, it drops to 70 FPS. At 4K Medium, the minimum is 45 FPS. These figures show the combo maintains playable frame rates at Medium settings across all resolutions.

Q: How does the CPU's benchmark performance compare to its nearest rival?

A: The i5-12400F has an average benchmark score of 19039, which is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS at 19047, a 0% delta. The Intel Core 3 201E scores 0.1% higher, while the Core i5-1335U scores 0.3% lower.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture, manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process. It operates at a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, with a TDP of 65 W. The CPU features 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache, providing 18 MB of total L3 cache for the processor.

In Lockdown Protocol, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with enough data to maintain frame rates. The benchmark results show the i5-12400F is more than capable of this task, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12380 and a single-core score of 1680. The Geekbench multi-core score of 9472 and single-core score of 1964 further confirm the processor's strong performance. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 5895 and single-thread score of 909 indicate the CPU handles both multi-threaded and single-threaded workloads effectively.

The CPU's 73rd percentile ranking against all processors places it ahead of 73% of tested CPUs, meaning it is a solid mid-range performer. Its nearest rivals in the database are the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS and Intel Core 3 201E, both of which score within 0.1% of the i5-12400F. This clustering suggests the CPU is not a performance differentiator in this combo, as many competing processors offer similar computing power.

The PassMark multi-thread score of 19433 and single-thread score of 3481 show the CPU excels in both parallel and sequential workloads. The floating-point math score of 46759 and integer math score of 59995 indicate strong arithmetic performance, which is relevant for game logic and physics calculations. The data compression score of 233327 and encryption score of 11679 round out the CPU's capabilities, though these are less relevant to gaming performance.

Given the FPS data, the CPU is not the bottleneck in this system. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 159 FPS, which requires the CPU to process frames quickly. The fact that frame rates drop consistently with resolution increases, rather than plateauing at a CPU-imposed limit, confirms the GPU is the primary constraint. The i5-12400F's 4.40 GHz boost clock and 18 MB of L3 cache provide sufficient responsiveness for Lockdown Protocol's gameplay, even at high frame rates.