Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core i7-12700K and AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT pairing delivers a playable but heavily GPU-bound experience in Lockdown Protocol. The data shows a clear pattern: as resolution increases, the frame rate drops sharply, indicating that the Radeon RX 5700 XT is the limiting factor in this configuration. At 1080p, the combo shows respectable performance, but by 4K, the GPU struggles to maintain smooth frame rates, particularly at higher settings.

Resolution Scaling

The benchmark results reveal a predictable scaling curve that is dominated by the GPU's capabilities. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system achieves an average of 156.2 FPS, which is a strong result for a fast-paced FPS. Moving up to 2560x1440 at the same Low settings, the average drops to 114.1 FPS—a reduction of approximately 27%. At 3840x2160, the Low settings average falls to 76.8 FPS, representing another significant drop of about 33% from the 1440p result. This scaling pattern demonstrates that the RX 5700 XT's pixel throughput is the primary constraint.

The scaling behavior becomes even more pronounced when examining the higher settings. At High settings, the system delivers 99.3 FPS at 1080p, 70.9 FPS at 1440p, and 47.6 FPS at 4K. The gap between 1080p and 4K at High settings is a massive 52% performance loss. This suggests that the game's visual effects at higher settings place an exponential load on the GPU's shading units and memory bandwidth. The Core i7-12700K, with its 12 cores and 20 threads, is clearly not the bottleneck here, as the frame rate drops are directly proportional to the increase in pixel count and graphical complexity.

Notably, the gap between Low and Ultra settings widens at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the difference between Low (156.2 FPS) and Ultra (73.5 FPS) is 82.7 FPS. At 4K, the difference between Low (76.8 FPS) and Ultra (37.2 FPS) is 39.6 FPS. While the absolute gap narrows, the relative performance loss is similar, indicating that the GPU is saturated at 4K regardless of the settings preset. The data shows that 1440p is the practical ceiling for this combo if aiming for consistently high frame rates, while 4K gaming is only viable at Low settings.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT is the defining component in this benchmark analysis. It features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but the data suggests it becomes a limiting factor at 4K, particularly with Ultra settings where the average FPS falls to 37.2. The GPU's clock speeds are listed with a base of 1605 MHz, a game clock of 1755 MHz, and a boost of 1905 MHz, which are typical for a card of this generation.

The RX 5700 XT's compute capabilities are represented by its 2560 shading units and 64 ROPs, delivering a pixel rate of 121.9 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 304.8 GTexel/s. These specs align with the observed performance: the card is capable of high frame rates at lower resolutions but lacks the raw power for 4K Ultra. The FP32 performance of 9.754 TFLOPS is modest by modern standards, and the benchmark results reflect this in the steep drop-off at 4K.

In terms of its standing among other GPUs, the RX 5700 XT holds a percentile rank of 68 against all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA RTX A5000 Mobile, which scores 0.1% higher, and the Intel Arc A350M, which scores 0.3% lower. This places the RX 5700 XT in a mid-tier position, which is consistent with its performance in Lockdown Protocol. The 8 GB VRAM capacity is a notable factor; while it does not appear to cause a hard frame rate cap in the measured data, the significant performance dips at 4K Ultra suggest that memory pressure is contributing to the overall slowdown.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution to play Lockdown Protocol with this CPU and GPU combo?*

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 offers the best balance, with an average of 99.3 FPS at High settings and 156.2 FPS at Low. At 2560x1440, High settings still deliver a playable 70.9 FPS, but 4K High drops to 47.6 FPS.

Q: How does the Core i7-12700K perform in this game compared to its CPU rivals?

A: The Core i7-12700K has an average benchmark score of 35684, which is 0.3% lower than the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 (35802) but 0.6% higher than the Intel Core i7-13700T (35468). Its performance is strong enough to avoid bottlenecking the GPU in this title.

*Q: Is 8 GB of VRAM on the RX 5700 XT enough for Lockdown Protocol?*

A: The measured results show playable frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K Ultra average of 37.2 FPS suggests that the 8 GB capacity, combined with the 448.0 GB/s bandwidth, is insufficient for the highest settings at that resolution.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low settings preset achieves an average of 114.1 FPS, while Ultra drops to 52 FPS. This represents a performance loss of 62.1 FPS when moving from the lowest to the highest quality preset.

Q: How does the RX 5700 XT compare to its nearest GPU rivals in terms of raw score?

A: The RX 5700 XT has an average benchmark score of 24731. The NVIDIA RTX A5000 Mobile scores 24763 (0.1% higher), while the Intel Arc A350M scores 24647 (0.3% lower). This indicates the RX 5700 XT sits in a tight competitive cluster.

*Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Lockdown Protocol?*

A: Yes, but only at Low settings, where it averages 76.8 FPS. At Medium, the average drops to 51.6 FPS, and at High it falls to 47.6 FPS, which may be below the threshold for competitive play.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-12700K and AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT combination ranks 1236 out of 1637 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the lower-middle quartile of all system configurations. The ranking reflects the GPU's age and performance class; the Core i7-12700K is a high-end CPU, but the RX 5700 XT's mid-tier standing drags the overall combo down.

The CPU's individual performance is excellent, with a percentile rank of 89 against all CPUs. Its multicore results are strong, including a Cinebench R23 score of 29241 and a Geekbench multicore score of 13892. However, the GPU's percentile rank of 68 against all GPUs is the limiting factor. The combo ranking of 1236 out of 1637 suggests that many other pairings with newer or higher-end GPUs will outperform this system.

This rank is particularly notable because the CPU is not the bottleneck. The data shows that swapping the RX 5700 XT for a more powerful GPU would likely result in a significant jump in the combo ranking, as the frame rates are clearly GPU-bound at higher resolutions. The combo's position in the lower third of the database indicates that while it can run Lockdown Protocol, it is not a top-tier configuration for this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive look at performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the system shows its strongest results. The Low preset leads with an average of 156.2 FPS, followed by Medium at 115 FPS, High at 99.3 FPS, and Ultra at 73.5 FPS. This spread of 82.7 FPS between Low and Ultra indicates that the GPU has headroom at 1080p, but the higher settings still significantly impact performance.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates drop noticeably. The Low preset averages 114.1 FPS, which is still smooth for a competitive FPS. Medium averages 82.3 FPS, High averages 70.9 FPS, and Ultra falls to 52 FPS. The performance gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 62.1 FPS. This resolution appears to be the sweet spot for this combo, offering a balance between visual quality and frame rate, with High settings providing a solid 70.9 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's limitations become stark. The Low preset averages 76.8 FPS, which is the only playable option. Medium drops to 51.6 FPS, High to 47.6 FPS, and Ultra to 37.2 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 39.6 FPS. These numbers clearly show that 4K gaming is not a realistic option for this combo unless players are willing to significantly compromise on visual fidelity. The data across all resolutions confirms that the RX 5700 XT is the primary determinant of performance, with the Core i7-12700K providing ample processing power to keep up.