Lockdown Protocol

Lockdown Protocol is a fast-paced FPS that rewards a balanced CPU-GPU pairing. The Intel Core i7-12700K and Intel Arc B580 combination produces measured frame rates ranging from 36 FPS at 4K Ultra to 154.2 FPS at 1080p Low. The data shows a system that is CPU-strong but GPU-limited, with a combo rank of 1295 out of 1637 tested configurations.

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

The Intel Core i7-12700K is a 12-core, 20-thread processor based on Alder Lake architecture, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. It carries 25 MB of shared L3 cache and a 125 W TDP. In synthetic benchmarks, the chip posts a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 29241 and a single-core score of 4128, while Geekbench returns 13892 multi-core and 2561 single-core. Passmark’s multithread test yields 34404, and the single-thread score is 4013. These results place the CPU in the 89th percentile of all tested processors, with an average benchmark score of 35684.

Against its nearest rivals, the i7-12700K is tightly clustered. It sits 0.3% below the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 (avg score 35802), 0.6% above the Intel Core i7-13700T (35468), 0.7% below the Intel Core i5-14500HX (35940), and 0.8% above the Intel Core i7-13800H (35416). This means the CPU is effectively on par with a broad set of mid-to-high-end desktop and mobile parts, offering no single-thread or multi-thread weakness that would bottleneck a modern FPS.

In Lockdown Protocol, the CPU’s role is to feed the GPU with game logic, physics, and AI updates. The measured frame rates at 1080p Low reach 154.2 FPS, which is well above the refresh rate of most monitors and indicates that the CPU is not the limiting factor at low settings. Even at 1080p Ultra, the system holds 68.4 FPS, a drop of 55.6% from Low, but the CPU still has headroom. The i7-12700K’s high single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 single-core 4128, Passmark single-thread 4013) ensures that the game’s main thread is well served, while the 20 threads handle background tasks and streaming without contention. The launch MSRP of the CPU is $409.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the i7-12700K and Arc B580 ranks 1295th out of 1637 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. That places it in the bottom 21% of all configurations, with 1294 combos delivering higher average frame rates and only 342 performing worse. This is a surprisingly low rank given the CPU’s 89th percentile standing, but it reflects the GPU’s more modest 66th percentile position. The data indicates that the pairing is heavily constrained by the graphics card, especially at higher resolutions and quality presets.

At 1080p, the combo manages 96 FPS on High and 68.4 FPS on Ultra, which are playable but not exceptional for a competitive FPS. At 1440p, High yields 66.5 FPS and Medium 79.9 FPS, while Ultra drops to 53.5 FPS. At 4K, only Low reaches 75 FPS; Medium, High, and Ultra fall to 48.6, 44.1, and 36 FPS respectively. These numbers show that the combo is best suited to 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K reserved for low settings. The rank of 1295 suggests that many other CPU-GPU pairings—likely those with stronger GPUs—achieve higher frame rates in this title. The CPU’s strength does not compensate for the GPU’s mid-range performance, and the overall experience is defined by the graphics card’s limits.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Arc B580 is built on the Xe2-HPG architecture with a BMG-G21 chip, fabricated on a 5 nm process at TSMC. It packs 19,600 million transistors on a 272 mm² die. The GPU runs at a base and boost clock of 2670 MHz, with memory clocked at 2375 MHz (19 Gbps effective). It features 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering 456.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The shader array includes 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, 80 ROPs, and 20 ray tracing cores. Peak FP32 throughput is 13.67 TFLOPS, and the card has a TDP of 190 W, requiring a 450 W power supply and a single 8-pin connector.

In benchmark tests, the Arc B580 scores 3068 in 3DMark Steel Nomad (DX12), 92821 in Geekbench OpenCL, and 109672 in Geekbench Vulkan. Passmark’s G3D test returns 15748, and the GPU compute score is 7729. These results place the card in the 66th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 23021. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon 760M (avg 22999, delta 0.1%), the NVIDIA P106-100 (22950, delta 0.3%), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (23181, delta -0.7%), and the RTX 4060 Mobile (22729, delta 1.3%). The B580 is essentially on par with the desktop RTX 4060, sitting 0.7% lower, and slightly ahead of the mobile variant.

In Lockdown Protocol, the GPU is the primary bottleneck. The frame rate scaling from Low to Ultra at each resolution shows a consistent drop: at 1080p, from 154.2 to 68.4 FPS (a 55.6% reduction); at 1440p, from 114.4 to 53.5 FPS (53.2% reduction); and at 4K, from 75 to 36 FPS (52% reduction). The 12 GB VRAM is sufficient for the game’s textures at all tested presets, as no memory-related stutter is indicated in the measured data. The 456 GB/s bandwidth and 2670 MHz clock are adequate for 1080p and 1440p, but the card’s raw compute (13.67 TFLOPS) limits performance at 4K, where even Low settings only reach 75 FPS. The launch MSRP of the GPU is $249.

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

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance for each resolution. At 1080p, the Ultra preset delivers 68.4 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, and High offers 96 FPS. Medium reaches 106.8 FPS, and Low hits 154.2 FPS. For a competitive FPS, players may prefer Low or Medium to maximize frame rate, but Ultra is playable. At 1440p, High yields 66.5 FPS, Medium 79.9 FPS, and Low 114.4 FPS; Ultra drops to 53.5 FPS, which is below 60. Therefore, the best experience at 1440p is High or Medium, depending on whether visual fidelity or frame rate is prioritized. At 4K, only Low achieves 75 FPS; Medium, High, and Ultra fall to 48.6, 44.1, and 36 FPS respectively. Thus, 4K gaming is only viable on Low settings.

Given the combo’s rank of 1295 out of 1637, the data suggests that this pairing is not intended for high-refresh 4K or maxed-out 1440p. The sweet spot is 1080p Ultra or 1440p High, where the system maintains 60+ FPS without sacrificing too much visual quality. For players who prioritize frame rate over detail, 1080p Low or Medium provides a significant boost, with 154.2 and 106.8 FPS respectively. The measured rows indicate that the Arc B580’s performance scales predictably with settings, and the i7-12700K’s strong single-thread performance ensures that CPU-side bottlenecks do not appear even at low settings.

FAQ

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

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings is 96.

Q: How does the Intel Core i7-12700K compare to the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845?

A: The i7-12700K has an average benchmark score of 35684, which is 0.3% lower than the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845’s 35802.

Q: What is the GPU’s memory configuration?

A: The Intel Arc B580 has 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 456.0 GB/s.

Q: What is the combo’s rank among all tested configurations in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The combo ranks 1295th out of 1637 tested combos.

Q: Which preset is recommended for 1440p gaming?

A: High gives 66.5 FPS and Medium gives 79.9 FPS, so either is playable; Ultra drops to 53.5 FPS, which is below 60.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the Intel Arc B580?

A: The launch MSRP is $249.