Lockdown Protocol

Resolution Scaling

Lockdown Protocol presents a demanding workload that scales predictably with resolution, but the shape of that scaling curve reveals a system that is progressively GPU-bound as pixel count rises. At 1080p, the Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 delivers 272.2 FPS on Low settings, which drops to 205.9 FPS at 1440p and further to 133.2 FPS at 4K. That represents a 51.1% reduction from 1080p to 4K on Low settings, indicating that the GPU is still the primary limiter even at lower graphical loads.

The scaling pattern shifts when moving through the settings presets. On High settings, the frame rate falls from 176.8 FPS at 1080p to 128.6 FPS at 1440p, then to 85.8 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops are steeper between 1440p and 4K (33.3% reduction) than between 1080p and 1440p (27.3% reduction), which is typical for a game where larger pixel counts amplify the shading and memory bandwidth demands. The RTX 5070's 672.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth and 192-bit bus width become increasingly stressed as resolution climbs.

Ultra settings produce the most dramatic scaling. The system manages 128.8 FPS at 1080p, but that falls to 95.3 FPS at 1440p and 61.4 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is less than half of the 1080p Low figure, underscoring how the combination of high resolution and maximum graphical fidelity taxes the GPU. Interestingly, the gap between Medium and High presets narrows at higher resolutions: at 1080p the difference is 23.1 FPS, at 1440p it is 20.2 FPS, and at 4K it shrinks to 11.9 FPS. This convergence suggests that the CPU, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, has enough headroom at 4K to keep feeding the GPU, whereas at 1080p the processor's single-thread performance (3dmark_single_thread score of 909) becomes more relevant.

The data shows that the RTX 5070 is the dominant performance driver across all tested configurations. Even at 1080p Low, where the CPU should theoretically have more influence, the GPU still delivers over 270 FPS, which is far beyond what most displays can show. The i5-12400F, with its boost clock of 4.40 GHz and 18 MB of shared L3 cache, does not appear to bottleneck the system at any resolution in this title. The percentileVsAllCpus rank of 77 places it above most processors, reinforcing that the CPU is a capable partner for this GPU.

Settings Recommendations

For players targeting the smoothest competitive experience, Low settings at 1080p delivers 272.2 FPS, which is the highest measured result in the entire dataset. This configuration maximizes responsiveness and is ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. The jump from Low to Medium at 1080p costs 72.3 FPS, bringing the average down to 199.9 FPS, which is still excellent for fast-paced FPS play. However, the visual improvements from Low to Medium may not justify the performance loss for players who prioritize frame rate above all else.

At 1440p, Medium settings provide a strong balance with 148.8 FPS. This is 57.1 FPS higher than High settings at the same resolution, yet the visual quality difference between Medium and High is typically modest in most FPS titles. The 1440p Medium configuration also keeps the frame rate well above the 144 Hz threshold that many gaming monitors support. For players who prefer maximum visual fidelity without sacrificing too much performance, High settings at 1440p yields 128.6 FPS, which is still playable but begins to approach the lower end of high-refresh territory.

The 4K resolution is more demanding, and the data suggests that Low settings at 133.2 FPS is the only preset that maintains triple-digit frame rates. Medium at 4K drops to 97.7 FPS, which is still smooth for most players, while High falls to 85.8 FPS and Ultra to 61.4 FPS. Given that Ultra costs 72.2 FPS compared to Low at 4K, the visual gains are unlikely to be worth the performance hit unless the player has a G-SYNC or FreeSync display that can smooth out lower frame rates. The RTX 5070's 12 GB of GDDR7 memory is sufficient for all settings at every resolution tested, so VRAM capacity is not a limiting factor in the recommendation.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-12400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 ranks 315th out of 1637 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the top 19.2% of all configurations. This is a strong showing for a mid-range CPU paired with a current-generation GPU. The GPU alone sits in the 83rd percentile of all graphics cards, with an average benchmark score of 41687, while the CPU is in the 77th percentile with an average score of 19221. The system-level ranking indicates that the two components work well together in this game, with neither being a glaring weak point.

The CPU's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-8700K (0.1% faster), Intel Core i5-1335U (0.3% faster), AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS (0.7% slower), and AMD EPYC 7773X (1.3% slower). These deltas are all within a very tight band, suggesting that the i5-12400F's computational performance is highly competitive with processors from different generations and market segments. The GPU's nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 (0.2% faster), NVIDIA Tesla M40 (0.5% slower), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 (0.6% faster), and AMD Radeon Pro 580X (0.7% slower). Notably, the RTX 5070 edges out the RTX 3090 in average benchmark score, which is significant given the generational leap.

In the context of Lockdown Protocol specifically, the combo's rank relative to its 1637 tested peers suggests that there are many more powerful configurations available, but the measured frame rates indicate that this pairing delivers excellent real-world performance. The data shows that the combo achieves frame rates that are competitive with much higher-ranked systems, particularly at 1080p and 1440p resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the average frame rates range from 272.2 FPS on Low to 128.8 FPS on Ultra. The scaling from Low to Medium reduces performance by 72.3 FPS, while Medium to High costs another 23.1 FPS, and High to Ultra costs 48.0 FPS. The step from Medium to High is the smallest, suggesting that High settings are only marginally more demanding than Medium. The step from High to Ultra is the largest, indicating that Ultra introduces significant additional rendering work.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages are 205.9 FPS on Low, 148.8 FPS on Medium, 128.6 FPS on High, and 95.3 FPS on Ultra. The drop from Low to Medium is 57.1 FPS, which is proportionally larger than the 1080p drop, reflecting the higher pixel count. The drop from Medium to High is 20.2 FPS, and from High to Ultra is 33.3 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p falls below 100 FPS, which is notable for players who demand smooth frame rates.

At 3840x2160, the results are 133.2 FPS on Low, 97.7 FPS on Medium, 85.8 FPS on High, and 61.4 FPS on Ultra. The progression shows that Low is the only preset that stays above 120 FPS, while Medium and High remain above 60 FPS. Ultra at 4K is the only configuration that dips below 70 FPS, making it the most demanding scenario in the dataset. The spread from Low to Ultra at 4K is 71.8 FPS, which is smaller than the 143.4 FPS spread at 1080p, indicating that the GPU becomes the absolute limiter at higher resolutions and the CPU's influence diminishes.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is the centerpiece of this configuration, built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture and fabricated on TSMC's 5 nm process. The GPU contains 31,100 million transistors on a 263 mm² die, with a transistor density of 118.3M per mm². Its 6144 shading units, 192 TMUs, and 80 ROPs are supported by 48 RT cores and 192 tensor cores, making it a fully-featured current-generation part. The boost clock of 2512 MHz and base clock of 2325 MHz are complemented by a memory clock of 1750 MHz, which translates to 28 Gbps effective on the GDDR7 memory.

The memory subsystem is a key factor in Lockdown Protocol's performance. The 12 GB VRAM capacity is paired with a 192-bit bus, delivering 672.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This is sufficient for all settings at 4K, as evidenced by the measured frame rates. The pixel rate of 201.0 GPixel/s and texture rate of 482.3 GTexel/s give the GPU ample fill-rate capabilities for the game's visual effects. The FP32 performance of 30.87 TFLOPS is identical to the FP16 performance (30.87 TFLOPS with 1:1 ratio), which simplifies compute workloads.

The GPU's benchmark results show a Passmark G3D score of 29137 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5077. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 185269 and Vulkan score of 179413 indicate strong compute performance across different APIs. The GPU's 83rd percentile ranking and average benchmark score of 41687 place it slightly ahead of the RTX 3090 in synthetic tests, which is a remarkable achievement for a newer, more efficient architecture. The 250 W TDP and dual-slot design make it a practical choice for most systems, though the 600 W suggested PSU should be respected. The launch MSRP of 549 USD positions it as a high-end part, and the data shows it delivers accordingly.