Lockdown Protocol

Lockdown Protocol pairs the Intel Core i5-12600KF with the AMD Radeon RX 9070, a 10-core/16-thread Alder Lake processor with a 3.70 GHz base clock and a 4.90 GHz boost clock, alongside a 16 GB GDDR6 GPU built on RDNA 4.0 with a 256-bit bus and 644.6 GB/s of bandwidth. This combination delivers playable frame rates across all tested resolutions and settings, with measured average fps ranging from 54 at 4K Ultra to 245 at 1080p Low. The data shows a system that is consistently GPU-bound at higher settings, while the CPU's single-thread and multi-thread capabilities become more relevant at lower presets. Benchmark results indicate the combo ranks 1099 out of 3714 tested combinations, placing it in the upper third of all tested configurations for Lockdown Protocol.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-12600KF and AMD Radeon RX 9070 combo ranks 1099th out of 3714 tested combinations, which places it roughly in the 70th percentile overall. This puts it ahead of the majority of tested setups, though it is not near the top of the chart. That is a solid position for a mid-range pairing, and the measured FPS data supports the rank with consistently high average frames at all settings.

The CPU itself sits at the 79th percentile against all processors in the benchmark database, with a 3dmark_16_threads score of 7956 and a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23391. In nearest-rival comparisons, the i5-12600KF's average benchmark score of 27799 is only 0.3% below the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D (average score 27896) and 0.3% below the Intel Core i9-10900K (average score 27872). These deltas are negligible, meaning the CPU is effectively at parity with its closest rivals. It is also 0.3% above the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE (27712) and 0.3% above the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U (27887) when looking at the same comparison set, but the differences are within the margin of error.

The GPU's average benchmark score of 23877 puts it 0.6% above the NVIDIA GTX TITAN Z (23736) and 1.1% above the NVIDIA RTX 3080 Mobile (23628), while it trails the AMD RX 6800S with a -0.8% delta and the RTX 2080 SUPER by -1.2%. Those scores, combined with the CPU's strong 3dMark and Cinebench numbers, explain why the combo ranks in the top third of test results. The measured FPS data reinforces this: even at 4K Ultra, the average is 72 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth play. At 1440p ultra, the average jumps to 84 FPS, and at 1080p Ultra it hits 113 FPS.

GPU Role

The GPU is clearly the dominant component in this pairing for Lockdown Protocol. With 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, the RX 9070 has enough bandwidth to handle the game's textures and effects at high resolutions without any signs of memory pressure. The effective memory clock is listed at 2518 MHz, translating to 20.1 Gbps effective throughput, and the 644.6 GB/s bandwidth is more than sufficient for a 2024 FPS title.

Clock speeds are notable: the base clock is 1330 MHz, the boost reaches 2520 MHz, and there is a game clock of 2070 MHz. The GPU also has 3584 shading units, 224 texture mapping units, and 128 ROPs, along with 56 ray tracing cores. In this game, the GPU's performance allows 1080p High to hit 152 FPS average, but the CPU is beginning to become a co-factor at that resolution. At 1080p Low, the average is 245 FPS, which is likely close to the frame ceiling imposed by the CPU's single-thread performance and the game's engine. The CPU's 3DMark single-thread score is 1016 and Cinebench R23 single-core is 3302, which are high enough to keep 245 FPS, but not go beyond it.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS shows how the CPU-GPU balance shifts with resolution. Going from 1080p to 1440p at High settings, the average FPS drops from 152 to 112, a 26.3% reduction. From 1440p to 4K at High, FPS goes from 112 to 72, a 35.7% drop. That larger percentage drop at the 4K step indicates the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck at 4K, while the CPU still has headroom at 1440p.

At Low settings, the scaling is different: 1080p Low hits 245 FPS, 1440p Low drops to 180 FPS (a 26.5% drop), and 4K Low falls to 116 FPS (a 35.6% drop from 1440p). The 4K Low figure is notably higher than the 4K High figure (116 vs 72), which shows that even at 4K, lowering settings to Low removes a lot of the GPU load, allowing the CPU to push more frames. The data also indicates that the CPU is the limiting factor at 1080p and 1440p at Low settings: the 245 FPS at 1080p Low is likely at the CPU's maximum single-thread throughput, and the 180 FPS at 1440p Low still shows a significant CPU contribution. The CPU's PassMark single-thread score of 3925 and Geekbench single-core of 2157 are high enough to sustain these frame rates.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the settings ladder is clear. Low averages 245 FPS, which is the highest recorded on this combo. Medium averages 174 FPS with a minimum of 148 and a maximum of 200. High averages 152 FPS, and Ultra drops to 114 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 131 FPS, meaning the Ultra preset costs a significant amount of performance relative to Low.

Moving to 2560x1440, Low still delivers a very high 180 FPS, Medium comes in at 128 FPS (min 109, max 147), High at 112 FPS, and Ultra at 84 FPS. The 1440p results show that the GPU starts to matter more: the delta between Low and Ultra is 96 FPS, and the 1440p Ultra average of 84 FPS is still above 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the numbers are lower. Low averages 116 FPS, Medium averages 82 FPS (min 70, max 95), High averages 72 FPS, and Ultra averages 54 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the only sub-60 FPS measurement in the entire set, and it is just barely under the 60 FPS threshold. The 4K Medium figure of 82 FPS shows that even at 4K, a medium preset yields playable performance, while 4K High at 72 FPS remains smooth on typical 60 Hz displays. The 4K Low setting at 116 FPS proves that the GPU has enough headroom to push beyond 60 FPS at 4K if settings are reduced.

Settings Recommendations

If the goal is the highest possible frame rate, the 1080p Low preset at 245 FPS is the obvious choice, but there is little reason to run Low on a 144Hz or 165Hz monitor when Medium at 1080p delivers 174 FPS and High at 152 FPS. The data indicates that High at 1440p is the sweet spot for a balance of visual quality and performance at 112 FPS, which is well above 60 FPS and should be smooth on any high-refresh display.

For 4K, the Medium preset at 82 FPS is the best measured option: it has a minimum of 70 FPS and a maximum of 95 FPS, meaning it stays above the 60 FPS threshold even in dips. 4K High at 72 FPS is also viable, but the 10 FPS difference between High and Medium suggests that Medium is the safer choice for maintaining a stable experience. The Ultra preset at 54 FPS is the only setting that drops below 60 FPS, so it is not recommended for competitive play. The data shows that the GPU has enough power for 4K gaming, but only when settings are kept at Medium or below.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p High settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings is 152 FPS.

Q: How does the combo rank compared to other tested combinations?

A: It ranks 1099 out of 3714 tested combos, placing it in the 70th percentile and above most configurations.

Q: What is the only setting that drops below 60 FPS?

A: The 4K Ultra preset averages 54 FPS, making it the only measured setting below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in this game?

A: Benchmark results indicate the GPU is the main limiting factor at high resolutions and settings, while the CPU becomes the bottleneck at lower resolutions such as 1080p Low where it hits 245 FPS.

Q: What preset should I use for 1440p?

A: The High preset at 1440p averages 112 FPS, and the Medium preset averages 128 FPS, so either is suitable; High is the best balance of visual quality and performance.

Q: What is the highest average FPS measured at 4K?

A: The 4K Low preset delivers the highest average FPS at 4K with 116 FPS, while 4K Medium gives 82 FPS.

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

A: The i5-12600KF's average score of 27799 is within 0.3% of the i9-10900K (27872) and the Ryzen 7 5800X3D (27896), so performance is effectively equal.