Lockdown Protocol

# Lockdown Protocol with Intel Core i5-12600KF + AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT

The Intel Core i5-12600KF paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT delivers a broadly capable 1080p and 1440p experience in Lockdown Protocol, with 4K remaining playable at reduced settings. The combo ranks 1709th out of 3714 tested combinations, placing it in the 46th percentile overall. The CPU, with 10 cores and 16 threads boosting to 4.90 GHz, and the GPU, with 12 GB of GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus, combine to produce a system where frame rates scale predictably with resolution and settings. This analysis breaks down the measured data for this specific pairing.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The measured data shows the strongest balance at 1920x1080, where average FPS ranges from 93 at Ultra to 200 at Low. At 2560x1440, averages span 68 to 147 FPS, while 3840x2160 drops to 44-95 FPS depending on settings.

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

A: The Core i5-12600KF has an average benchmark score of 27799, which is 0.3% below the Intel Core i9-10900K and 0.3% above the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE. It sits within 0.3% of both the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U and AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D.

Q: What is the GPU's benchmark percentile?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT ranks in the 71st percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 26011. Its closest rival is the AMD Radeon R9 M395X, which scores 0.5% higher.

Q: Which settings preset yields the highest minimum FPS at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Medium preset provides a measured minimum of 89 FPS and a maximum of 120 FPS, with an average of 104 FPS. This is the only 1440p preset with recorded min/max data.

Q: Does the combo achieve 60 FPS at 4K?

A: Yes, but only at Low and Medium settings. At 3840x2160, Low averages 95 FPS and Medium averages 67 FPS with a 57 FPS minimum. High averages 59 FPS, while Ultra falls to 44 FPS.

Q: How does the GPU's memory bandwidth affect performance?

A: The RX 6750 XT has 432.0 GB/s of bandwidth from its 12 GB GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, with memory clocks at 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective). This is sufficient to maintain the measured frame rates across all resolutions.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT is the primary driver of frame rate differences between settings presets in Lockdown Protocol. Its RDNA 2.0 architecture, built on a 7 nm process at TSMC, includes 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 64 raster operation pipelines. The GPU operates at a base clock of 2150 MHz, with a game clock of 2495 MHz and a boost clock of 2600 MHz. These clocks, combined with 40 ray accelerators, deliver a peak FP32 throughput of 13.31 TFLOPS and a texture rate of 416.0 GTexel/s.

The 12 GB GDDR6 memory pool is a critical asset at higher resolutions. At 3840x2160, the card can allocate sufficient memory for High settings, achieving an average of 59 FPS. The 432.0 GB/s bandwidth and 192-bit bus width ensure that texture streaming and geometry data remain within reach, though Ultra settings at 4K push the average down to 44 FPS. The pixel rate of 166.4 GPixel/s becomes a limiting factor at 4K Ultra, where the fill rate demand exceeds what the ROPs can sustain. At 1920x1080, the GPU is less constrained; even Ultra settings produce 93 FPS on average, indicating that the card's compute and memory subsystem are not fully saturated at lower resolutions.

The GPU's benchmark results corroborate its role: a PassMark G3D score of 20700 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2548 place the card in the 71st percentile overall. The directX 11 score of 180 and directX 12 score of 80 in PassMark suggest that DirectX 12 workloads, like those in modern FPS titles, are handled competently. The card's nearest rival by average score is the AMD Radeon R9 M395X at 0.5% higher, though that is a mobile part; the RX 6750 XT clearly outperforms it in absolute terms.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Core i5-12600KF and RX 6750 XT achieves a rank of 1709 out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol, placing it near the middle of the database. This rank reflects the pairing's balanced capability rather than any single component's dominance. The CPU's percentile of 79 among all processors indicates strong single and multi-threaded performance, while the GPU's 71st percentile shows it is somewhat less exceptional relative to the wider GPU pool.

The data suggests that this combo is well-matched for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where the CPU and GPU can trade responsibilities without one becoming a severe bottleneck. At 4K, the rank would likely drop if only high-resolution results were considered, given that the GPU falls to 44 FPS at Ultra settings. The combination's mid-pack rank is consistent with its measured FPS across all resolutions: it never delivers the top-tier 200+ FPS at 4K that faster GPUs might, but it also avoids the sub-30 FPS territory seen in lower-ranked combos. The fact that the combo ranks 1709th out of 3714—just inside the top half—underscores that this is a competent, mainstream pairing for a fast-paced FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured results show a clear progression across presets. Low settings average 200 FPS, Medium averages 142 FPS with a minimum of 121 and maximum of 164, High averages 124 FPS, and Ultra averages 93 FPS. The gap from Low to Ultra is 107 FPS, which represents a 54% reduction in average frame rate. The Medium preset's min/max range of 121-164 FPS indicates smooth frame pacing, with no severe dips below the refresh rate of most 1080p monitors.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages drop predictably. Low yields 147 FPS, Medium averages 104 FPS with a minimum of 89 and maximum of 120, High averages 91 FPS, and Ultra averages 68 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 79 FPS, a 54% drop similar to 1080p. The Medium preset at 1440p maintains a minimum above 60 FPS, which is important for competitive play. High and Ultra remain playable but with less headroom for demanding scenes.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the limiting factor. Low averages 95 FPS, Medium averages 67 FPS with a minimum of 57 and maximum of 77, High averages 59 FPS, and Ultra averages 44 FPS. The Low-to-Ultra gap is 51 FPS, a 54% reduction. The Medium preset's minimum of 57 FPS is just below the 60 FPS threshold, indicating that occasional dips below 60 will occur. High and Ultra require a tolerance for sub-60 average frame rates, with Ultra dipping to 44 FPS on average.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals the GPU's dominance in this pairing. At Low settings, the drop from 200 FPS at 1080p to 147 FPS at 1440p (a 27% reduction) and then to 95 FPS at 4K (a 53% reduction from 1440p) shows a consistent pattern. At Medium settings, the progression is 142 to 104 to 67 FPS, representing reductions of 27% and 36% respectively. The High preset goes from 124 to 91 to 59 FPS, a 27% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 35% drop from 1440p to 4K. Ultra settings drop from 93 to 68 to 44 FPS, with reductions of 27% and 35%.

The near-constant 27% reduction between 1080p and 1440p across all settings points to a resolution-driven scaling that is independent of quality level. This suggests the GPU's pixel throughput and memory bandwidth are the primary constraints, rather than CPU-bound logic. The slightly larger percentage drops from 1440p to 4K (35-36% versus 27%) indicate that the card's fill rate and memory subsystem become more strained at 4K. The CPU, with its high single-thread score of 1016 in 3DMark and 3925 in PassMark, is unlikely to be the bottleneck at any resolution; the consistent scaling pattern confirms that the GPU is the limiting component as resolution increases.

Settings Recommendations

For competitive play at 1920x1080, the Low preset's 200 FPS average is optimal for maximizing refresh rate headroom, though Medium at 142 FPS with a 121 FPS minimum offers a better visual-to-performance balance without dropping below most high-refresh displays. At 2560x1440, the Medium preset is the strongest recommendation: 104 FPS average with a 89 FPS minimum ensures smooth gameplay while maintaining visual fidelity. The High preset at 91 FPS is acceptable but leaves less margin for demanding scenes.

At 3840x2160, the choice depends on whether 60 FPS is a hard requirement. The Low preset averages 95 FPS and is clearly the safest option, while Medium averages 67 FPS but has a 57 FPS minimum that will produce occasional stutter on 60 Hz displays. High settings at 59 FPS are borderline, and Ultra at 44 FPS should be avoided for any action-heavy gameplay. Given the measured data, the Medium preset at 1440p provides the best overall experience: it stays above 89 FPS in the worst case, which is sufficient for a fast-paced FPS, and the visual upgrade over Low is substantial. For 4K users, Low is the only preset that guarantees a consistently high frame rate.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12600KF, with 10 cores and 16 threads based on Alder Lake architecture, provides ample processing power for Lockdown Protocol. Its boost clock of 4.90 GHz and base clock of 3.70 GHz, combined with 20 MB of shared L3 cache, ensure that game logic and physics calculations are handled without becoming a bottleneck. The CPU's benchmark scores—23,391 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 3,302 in singlecore—demonstrate strong sustained performance. Its PassMark multithread score of 27,575 and single-thread score of 3,925 place the CPU in the 79th percentile of all processors.

The CPU's nearest rivals by average score include the Intel Core i9-10900K at 0.3% higher and the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D at 0.3% higher, confirming that the 12600KF is competitive with older flagship parts. In Lockdown Protocol, the CPU's role is most evident at lower resolutions and settings, where the GPU is not fully saturated. At 1080p Low, the 200 FPS average indicates that the CPU can feed frames quickly enough to avoid limiting the GPU. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 7,956 and 2-thread score of 1,995 suggest that the CPU scales well with both light and heavy threading, which is typical for modern FPS titles that use multiple cores.

The CPU's memory support for DDR4 and DDR5, with a dual-channel bus, provides flexibility, though the measured FPS data does not distinguish between memory types. The 125 W TDP and Intel Socket 1700 compatibility make it a straightforward choice for mid-range builds. In this pairing, the CPU's 79th percentile ranking is higher than the GPU's 71st percentile, indicating that the processor has more headroom than the graphics card. This asymmetry becomes apparent at 4K Ultra, where the GPU's 44 FPS average is the clear constraint, while the CPU likely has capacity to handle additional workloads. For users seeking higher frame rates at 4K, upgrading the GPU would yield greater gains than the CPU.