Lockdown Protocol

Resolution Scaling

The measured frame rates across the three tested resolutions reveal a classic GPU-bound scaling pattern for this combination of Intel Core i5-12400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER in Lockdown Protocol. Moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 at High settings, the average frame rate drops from 109 FPS to 80 FPS, a reduction of approximately 27%. The scaling from 2560x1440 to 3840x2160 at the same preset is steeper, falling from 80 FPS to 51 FPS, which is a 36% decrease. This accelerating decline as resolution increases is the signature of a system where the graphics card is the primary constraint at higher pixel counts.

At Low settings, the pattern is more pronounced. The 1080p result of 175 FPS drops to 129 FPS at 1440p, a 26% reduction, and then to 83 FPS at 4K, a further 36% decrease. The fact that the 4K Low setting still produces 83 FPS, while 4K Ultra only manages 39 FPS, indicates that the GPU's compute and memory subsystems are heavily taxed by the Ultra preset's additional effects. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 44 FPS, whereas at 1080p the gap between those same presets is 93 FPS (175 vs 82). This narrowing gap at higher resolutions suggests that at 4K, the GPU is so saturated that even lowering settings cannot fully compensate for the sheer pixel count.

The data points to the RTX 2070 SUPER with its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory as the limiting factor at 4K. The frame rate differences between presets at 4K are compressed, with Medium at 59 FPS and High at 51 FPS, indicating that the GPU is running out of headroom regardless of the visual complexity. The CPU, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, appears to have sufficient capacity to feed the GPU at 1080p and 1440p, as evidenced by the substantial frame rates at those resolutions. However, the scaling behavior confirms that for 4K gaming with this combo, users should expect performance in the 39-83 FPS range depending on settings, with no preset achieving the fluid 100+ FPS seen at lower resolutions.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is built on the Turing architecture with a TU104 chip manufactured on a 12 nm process at TSMC. Its 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 64 ROPs are complemented by 40 RT cores and 320 tensor cores, making it a capable DirectX 12 Ultimate part. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1605 MHz with a boost clock of 1770 MHz, and its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory runs at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective) across a 256-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. These specifications position the card in the 65th percentile of all GPUs in the database.

In Lockdown Protocol, the GPU's memory configuration plays a critical role. The 8 GB frame buffer is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p at all tested settings, as evidenced by the playable frame rates. At 4K Ultra, the average of 39 FPS suggests that both the memory capacity and bandwidth are being stressed, with the 448.0 GB/s bandwidth potentially becoming a bottleneck when handling the high-resolution textures and effects. The 4K Medium result of 59 FPS, with a minimum of 50 FPS and maximum of 68 FPS, shows that reducing settings can alleviate some of the pressure, but the card's 9.062 TFLOPS of FP32 compute limits its ability to maintain high frame rates at this resolution.

The GPU's benchmark scores provide context for its performance in this title. Its Passmark G3D score of 18169 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1651 indicate a mid-range to upper-mid-range graphics solution. The nearest rivals in the database include the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M with a delta of -1%, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile at -1.2%, and the Intel Arc B570 at -1.3%. These close margins suggest that the RTX 2070 SUPER's performance in Lockdown Protocol is representative of its overall standing, with the card delivering frame rates that are competitive with these adjacent products. The 4K results, particularly the Ultra preset at 39 FPS, underscore that this GPU is better suited for 1440p gaming or 4K at reduced settings in this particular FPS title.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the Intel Core i5-12400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER holds the rank of 2165 out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the lower-middle portion of the database, which is notable given the individual component percentiles. The CPU sits in the 73rd percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU is in the 65th percentile, yet their combined ranking in this game indicates that Lockdown Protocol is demanding enough to expose the limits of this pairing.

The rank of 2165 out of 3714 means that roughly 58% of tested combinations outperform this setup in this game. This is not a poor result, but it does highlight that the RTX 2070 SUPER, despite being a capable 1440p card, is the weaker link in this pairing for this title. The CPU's strong multi-threaded performance, evidenced by its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12380 and Passmark multithread score of 19433, is not the primary constraint. Instead, the GPU's 8 GB memory and 9.062 TFLOPS compute limit the combo's overall standing.

The data suggests that users with this combo should focus on optimizing settings to extract the best experience, as the hardware's potential is more fully realized at 1080p and 1440p. At 1080p, the combo achieves a High preset average of 109 FPS, which is well within the playable range for a competitive FPS. At 1440p, the High preset at 80 FPS is still respectable, but the 4K results fall below the 60 FPS threshold for all presets except Low. The ranking reflects this reality: the combo is competent for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but it is not positioned to deliver high refresh rates at 4K in Lockdown Protocol.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates provide a detailed picture of how this combo performs across the full matrix of resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 175 FPS, which is the highest frame rate recorded for this combo in any configuration. The Medium preset at 1080p achieves 125 FPS with a minimum of 106 FPS and a maximum of 143 FPS, indicating smooth performance with minimal frame time variance. The High preset drops to 109 FPS, and Ultra falls to 82 FPS. This progression from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a 93 FPS spread, demonstrating that the GPU has significant headroom at this resolution, even with the most demanding settings.

At 2560x1440, the performance scales down predictably. The Low preset averages 129 FPS, which is still a high refresh rate experience. Medium produces 91 FPS with a minimum of 78 FPS and maximum of 105 FPS, suggesting that frame pacing remains consistent. High delivers 80 FPS, and Ultra drops to 60 FPS. The 1440p results indicate that this combo can handle the resolution comfortably, with even the Ultra preset maintaining a 60 FPS average. The 60 FPS figure is noteworthy because it represents the baseline for many competitive players, and the combo meets that threshold at the highest settings in Lockdown Protocol.

The 3840x2160 results are where the hardware's limitations become apparent. The Low preset averages 83 FPS, which is playable but significantly lower than the 1080p Low result. Medium drops to 59 FPS with a minimum of 50 FPS and maximum of 68 FPS, while High falls to 51 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K yields only 39 FPS, which is below the typical threshold for smooth gameplay in a fast-paced FPS. The 4K Medium result of 59 FPS, with its 50 FPS minimum, suggests that occasional dips below 60 FPS are possible, which could be disruptive in competitive scenarios. The data clearly shows that while this combo can run Lockdown Protocol at 4K, the experience is best reserved for slower-paced play or with settings reduced to Low.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400F provides the computational foundation for this combo, featuring 6 cores and 12 threads based on the Alder Lake architecture. Its base clock of 2.50 GHz and boost clock of 4.40 GHz, combined with an 18 MB shared L3 cache, give it solid single-threaded and multi-threaded capabilities. The CPU's benchmark scores reinforce this: a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12380 and a single-core score of 1680, along with a Geekbench multi-core score of 9472 and single-core score of 1964. These results place the processor in the 73rd percentile of all CPUs, indicating it is a capable mid-range part.

In Lockdown Protocol, the CPU's role is evident in the 1080p and 1440p results. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 175 FPS, which is a high frame rate that would require significant CPU throughput to maintain. The fact that the frame rate at 1080p Low is more than double the 4K Ultra result (175 vs 39 FPS) suggests that the CPU is not the primary bottleneck in this game. The 12 threads are sufficient to handle the game's logic and physics, with the Passmark physics score of 1202 indicating reasonable computational throughput for gaming workloads.

The CPU's nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS with a delta of 0%, the Intel Core 3 201E at -0.1%, and the Intel Core i5-1335U at 0.3%. These close margins indicate that the i5-12400F's performance is well-matched with these competitors, and its 12 threads provide a solid foundation for modern games. The CPU's memory support for both DDR4 and DDR5, along with its dual-channel memory bus, offers flexibility for system builders. The 65 W TDP makes it an efficient choice, and its PCIe Gen 5 support with 20 lanes ensures compatibility with current and future GPUs. The data shows that the CPU is not a limiting factor in Lockdown Protocol, as the GPU's capabilities define the performance envelope across all tested configurations.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance for optimizing the experience with this combo in Lockdown Protocol. For players prioritizing high refresh rates, the 1920x1080 Low preset delivers 175 FPS, which is ideal for competitive play where frame rate matters more than visual fidelity. The 1080p Medium preset at 125 FPS, with a minimum of 106 FPS, offers a better balance of visual quality and performance, ensuring that frame rates rarely dip below the 100 FPS threshold. The 1080p High preset at 109 FPS is also viable, providing improved visuals while maintaining triple-digit averages.

At 2560x1440, the recommended preset depends on the player's preference for visual quality versus frame rate. The Low preset at 129 FPS offers the smoothest experience, while Medium at 91 FPS (minimum 78 FPS) provides a good balance. The High preset at 80 FPS is acceptable for most players, and even Ultra at 60 FPS meets the baseline for smooth gameplay. For 1440p users, the Medium or High presets are the sweet spot, as they deliver frame rates well above the 60 FPS minimum while offering significantly better visuals than Low.

The 4K results suggest that this combo is not ideal for high-refresh-rate gaming at this resolution. The Low preset at 83 FPS is the only setting that exceeds 60 FPS, while Medium at 59 FPS (minimum 50 FPS) and High at 51 FPS are playable but may have occasional dips. The Ultra preset at 39 FPS is not recommended for a competitive FPS, as the low frame rate would hinder reaction times. For 4K users, the Low preset is the only option that provides a consistently smooth experience, while Medium can be used if the player is willing to accept occasional frame drops below 60 FPS.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for this hardware in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 at Medium settings provides 125 FPS with a minimum of 106 FPS, offering a strong balance of visual quality and performance. For 1440p, the Medium preset at 91 FPS is the most balanced choice, while 4K users should stick to Low at 83 FPS for a playable experience.

Q: Can this combo run Lockdown Protocol at 4K?

A: Yes, but with limitations. The 4K Low preset averages 83 FPS, Medium averages 59 FPS, High averages 51 FPS, and Ultra averages 39 FPS. Only the Low preset provides a consistently smooth experience above 60 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this game?

A: The benchmark results indicate the GPU is the primary constraint, especially at higher resolutions. The CPU's strong multi-threaded performance (Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12380) allows it to keep up at 1080p and 1440p, but the RTX 2070 SUPER's 8 GB memory and compute limits become apparent at 4K.

Q: How does this combo rank against other tested combinations?

A: This combo ranks 2165 out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the lower-middle tier, reflecting the GPU's limitations in this title despite the CPU's solid performance.

Q: What frame rates can I expect at 1440p with High settings?

A: The measured average is 80 FPS at 2560x1440 with the High preset. This is a playable frame rate for most players, though not high enough for competitive play at the highest refresh rates.

Q: How significant is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p?

A: The difference is substantial: Low averages 175 FPS while Ultra averages 82 FPS, a gap of 93 FPS. This indicates that the GPU has significant headroom at 1080p, and players can choose between maximum visual quality and very high frame rates.