Lockdown Protocol

Lockdown Protocol places the Intel Core i5-12400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER in a strong position, ranking 275th out of 1637 tested combinations. This pairing of a 6-core, 12-thread Alder Lake processor with a 7168-shader Ada Lovelace GPU delivers high frame rates across all tested resolutions, though the data reveals a clear shift in system bottleneck as resolution increases. The CPU's 2.50 GHz base and 4.40 GHz boost clocks provide solid single-thread performance, evidenced by its 3dmark single-thread score of 909 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2332, which proves sufficient for this FPS title. The GPU, with its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth, demonstrates its capability through a Passmark G3D score of 29995, placing it in the 84th percentile of all GPUs.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core i5-12400F brings 6 physical cores and 12 threads to Lockdown Protocol, a configuration that appears well-matched to the game's demands. The processor's 18 MB of shared L3 cache and 1.25 MB L2 per core provide ample on-die storage for game data, while the 10 nm process and 65 W TDP indicate an efficient design that maintains boost clocks without excessive thermal pressure. The 3dmark 16-thread score of 5895 and max-thread score of 5912 suggest that the CPU can sustain near-peak throughput when all threads are engaged, which matters for background tasks during gameplay.

Benchmark results indicate that single-thread performance is a particular strength. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2332 and Passmark single-thread score of 3481 show strong per-core IPC, which translates directly to game logic and physics calculations. This is critical for Lockdown Protocol's FPS gameplay, where frame pacing depends on rapid CPU responses. The 3dmark 2-thread score of 1699 and 4-thread score of 3067 reveal that the processor scales well even with limited thread usage, meaning the game does not need to fully utilize all 12 threads to achieve good performance.

Comparing to nearest rivals, the i5-12400F's average benchmark score of 19221 sits just 0.1% above the Intel Core i7-8700K (19210) and 0.3% above the Intel Core i5-1335U (19167). It trails the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS by 0.7% (19364) and leads the AMD EPYC 7773X by 1.3% (18979). These small deltas indicate that the CPU is in a tightly contested performance band, but the measured FPS results show that this level of CPU performance does not become the primary limiter until lower resolutions. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 273.1 FPS, which suggests the CPU can push well beyond typical display refresh rates without becoming a hard bottleneck.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

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

A: The combo ranks 275th out of 1637 tested combinations, placing it in the top 17% of all pairings. This high rank reflects the RTX 4070 SUPER's strong performance, as the GPU sits in the 84th percentile of all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 42576.

Q: What is the performance difference between the CPU and its closest rival?

A: The i5-12400F's average benchmark score of 19221 is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core i7-8700K's 19210, and 1.3% higher than the AMD EPYC 7773X's 18979. The largest gap among nearest rivals is 1.3%, indicating the CPU performs essentially at parity with these alternatives.

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

A: The RTX 4070 SUPER's average benchmark score of 42576 is 0.2% below the NVIDIA RTX A6000's 42653 and 0.3% below the AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE's 42723. It leads the AMD Radeon Pro 580X by 1.4% (41991) and the NVIDIA Tesla M40 by 1.6% (41897).

Q: What are the CPU's multi-threading capabilities?

A: The processor achieves a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 16518 and a Passmark multithread score of 19433. The 3dmark max threads score of 5912 is nearly identical to the 16-thread score of 5895, showing that additional threads beyond 16 provide negligible gains.

Q: What memory and interface support does this combo have?

A: The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus, while the GPU uses 12 GB of GDDR6X on a 192-bit bus with 504.2 GB/s bandwidth. The GPU connects via PCIe 4.0 x16, while the CPU offers PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes.

Q: What is the release timeline for these components?

A: The CPU launched on January 3, 2022, with a launch MSRP of $174, and the GPU launched on January 7, 2024, with a launch MSRP of 599 USD. The game itself released on March 11, 2024.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data shows a clear pattern of GPU limitation as resolution increases. At 1080p with High settings, the combo achieves 180.1 FPS, which drops to 134.2 FPS at 1440p (-25.5%) and further to 84.6 FPS at 4K (-37.0% from 1440p). This scaling behavior indicates that the RTX 4070 SUPER's rendering throughput becomes the primary constraint at higher pixel counts, while the CPU has ample headroom at lower resolutions.

The Low settings row demonstrates this most dramatically. At 1080p Low, the system hits 273.1 FPS, but this falls to 211.7 FPS at 1440p (-22.5%) and 139.9 FPS at 4K (-33.9% from 1440p). The 4K Low result is still higher than the 1080p Ultra result of 136.2 FPS, which shows that the GPU's raw pixel throughput, not the CPU, governs performance at high resolutions. The difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p is 136.9 FPS (273.1 vs 136.2), a 50% reduction, while at 4K the same settings gap is 77.7 FPS (139.9 vs 62.2), a 55.6% reduction.

The scaling from 1440p to 4K is more severe than from 1080p to 1440p across all settings. For Medium settings, 1080p yields 208.7 FPS, 1440p yields 148.4 FPS (-28.9%), and 4K yields 97.8 FPS (-34.1% from 1440p). This increasing drop rate suggests the GPU's 504.2 GB/s memory bandwidth and 80 ROPs become progressively more strained as pixel count rises. The Ultra preset shows the same pattern: 136.2 FPS at 1080p, 99.5 FPS at 1440p (-26.9%), and 62.2 FPS at 4K (-37.5% from 1440p).

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combo's rank of 275 out of 1637 puts it in the 83rd percentile of all tested combinations, meaning roughly 1362 other pairings perform worse in Lockdown Protocol. This positioning is consistent with the GPU's 84th percentile rank among all GPUs, suggesting the RTX 4070 SUPER is the primary driver of this high placement. The CPU's 77th percentile among all CPUs is slightly lower, reinforcing that the processor is adequate but not exceptional relative to the GPU's strength.

Given the GPU's nearest rival deltas — being 0.2% below the RTX A6000 and 1.6% above the Tesla M40 — the combo's rank is likely influenced by how well the i5-12400F feeds the GPU. The 3dmark 8-thread score of 4779 and 4-thread score of 3067 show that the CPU can handle moderate thread counts well, which is typical for FPS games that rely on a few primary threads. The 0.1% delta versus the i7-8700K indicates that older high-end CPUs perform nearly identically, so the rank is not dependent on having the latest processor.

The rank also reflects the measured FPS data being from actual testing, not estimates. With dataIsMeasured set to true, the 84.6 FPS at 4K High and 273.1 FPS at 1080p Low are real results that place this combo ahead of most others. The gap between the combo's rank (275) and the GPU's percentile (84) suggests that some combinations with lower-performing GPUs achieve better overall results due to stronger CPUs, but the i5-12400F's 6-core/12-thread configuration keeps this pairing competitive.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates. Low settings produce 273.1 FPS average, Medium produces 208.7 FPS, High produces 180.1 FPS, and Ultra produces 136.2 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a 136.9 FPS drop, with each settings tier costing approximately 30-40% of the previous tier's performance. The 1080p results exceed 144 Hz refresh rates even at Ultra, making this resolution well-suited for high-refresh displays.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages remain strong but show the GPU working harder. Low settings yield 211.7 FPS, Medium yields 148.4 FPS, High yields 134.2 FPS, and Ultra yields 99.5 FPS. The drop from 1080p Low to 1440p Low is 61.4 FPS (-22.5%), while the drop from 1080p Ultra to 1440p Ultra is 36.7 FPS (-26.9%). At 1440p, Ultra settings fall below 100 FPS, which may be noticeable on 100+ Hz monitors, but High settings remain fluid at 134.2 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the combo still produces playable frame rates. Low settings average 139.9 FPS, Medium averages 97.8 FPS, High averages 84.6 FPS, and Ultra averages 62.2 FPS. The 4K results show a 77.7 FPS spread between Low and Ultra, with Ultra dipping below 60 FPS territory (62.2 FPS is close but still above). The 4K High result of 84.6 FPS is notably lower than the 1440p High result of 134.2 FPS, a 49.6 FPS difference (-37.0%), which represents the largest single-resolution drop in the dataset.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

For 1080p displays, the High preset at 180.1 FPS offers the best balance, as it provides a 44.1 FPS improvement over Ultra (136.2 FPS) while only losing 28.6 FPS compared to Medium (208.7 FPS). The Ultra preset's 136.2 FPS is still above 120 Hz, so competitive players might prefer it, but High gives more headroom for frame time consistency. Low settings at 273.1 FPS are unnecessary unless targeting extreme refresh rates.

At 1440p, the High preset at 134.2 FPS is the recommended choice. It stays above 120 FPS, which is a common target for 1440p gaming, and it outperforms Ultra by 34.7 FPS (99.5 FPS). Medium at 148.4 FPS offers only a marginal 14.2 FPS gain over High, making High the better visual-to-performance tradeoff. The Ultra preset's 99.5 FPS is playable but leaves performance on the table for settings that may not be visually distinct in a fast-paced FPS.

For 4K, the Medium preset at 97.8 FPS provides the best experience, as it stays above 90 FPS while delivering better visual quality than Low (139.9 FPS) and High (84.6 FPS). The High preset's 84.6 FPS is acceptable but risks dipping below 80 FPS during intense scenes. Ultra at 62.2 FPS is only for those who prioritize maximum visual fidelity over smoothness, as the 35.6 FPS gap between Medium and Ultra is substantial. The data suggests that 4K gaming with this combo is viable, but users should expect to use Medium or High settings to maintain high frame rates.