Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core i7-12700K and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti combination in Lockdown Protocol positions the CPU as a high-end component that is substantially underutilized by the GPU in this title. The i7-12700K features 12 cores and 20 threads, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, built on the Alder Lake architecture with a 10 nm process. It holds an 84th percentile ranking among all CPUs, and its average benchmark score of 35,287 places it nearly identical to its nearest rivals, including the Intel Core i5-13600T (35,305, a deltaPct of -0.1%), the Intel Core i7-12700KF (35,365, -0.2%), the Intel Core i7-13700T (35,403, -0.3%), and the Intel Core 5 213PE (35,428, -0.4%). These deltaPct values are all within a fraction of a percent, meaning that the i7-12700K sits at the top of a tightly clustered set of equivalently performing processors for synthetic workloads. The CPU's 84th percentile score suggests that it is capable of maintaining high frame rates in most gaming situations, though the data for Lockdown Protocol indicates a different limiting factor.

In terms of individual benchmark metrics, the i7-12700K's single-threaded performance is particularly strong, with a Geekbench single-core score of 2,308 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1,850.5. Its multi-threaded capabilities are also robust, as seen in a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 19,784 and a Geekbench multicore score of 15,790. The PassMark multithread score of 34,404 and the 3DMark max_threads score of 9,979 further confirm that the CPU is not the primary constraint in Lockdown Protocol. The game's measured FPS at 1080p Low is 61 FPS, and at 1440p Low is 45 FPS, which are likely to be limited by the GPU rather than the CPU. The CPU's high core count and boost clock are more than sufficient for the game's engine, which appears to be heavily GPU-dependent in this configuration. The data indicates that the CPU's performance headroom is not fully utilized in this game, as the frame rates scale with resolution and settings in a way that suggests GPU saturation.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti is the clear limiting factor in this combo for Lockdown Protocol. This GPU is from the Pascal architecture, with a 14 nm process, and is part of the GeForce 10-series. It has a base clock of 1,291 MHz and a boost clock of 1,392 MHz, with a memory clock of 1,752 MHz (7 Gbps effective). It features 4 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 112.1 GB/s. With 768 shading units, 48 texture mapping units, and 32 ROPs, the GPU's raw compute capability is modest, as reflected in its FP32 performance of 2.138 TFLOPS. The GPU's percentile rank is 25% among all GPUs, and its average benchmark score is 4,193, placing it near the bottom of the performance spectrum. Its nearest rivals, the AMD Radeon R5 M330 (4,170, +0.6%), the NVIDIA Quadro K2100M (4,151, +1.0%), the NVIDIA Quadro K3000M (4,241, -1.1%), and the AMD Radeon Vega 3 (4,268, -1.8%), are all very close in overall score, showing that the GTX 1050 Ti is a very low-tier GPU compared to modern standards.

In the measured FPS data for Lockdown Protocol, the GPU's 4 GB VRAM and limited memory bandwidth are likely contributing to the low frame rates at higher resolutions. At 4K, the average FPS drops to 18.0 at High settings, and at Ultra it falls to 14.0. At 1440p, the High preset yields 28.0, and at 1080p High gives 38.0. The GPU's compute score of 2,652 in Passmark and its DirectX 12 score of 26 in Passmark suggest that it is not designed for modern high-end gaming. The GPU's performance is direct in relation to the game's settings, as seen in the measured FPS. The data shows that the 1050 Ti is not capable of maintaining a smooth experience at higher settings or resolutions, as even at 1080p Low, the average FPS is 61.0, which is just at a playable threshold for most. The GPU's low percentile and its performance in benchmark tests indicate that it is the limiting component in this combination.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data should guide players toward a specific preset for the best experience in Lockdown Protocol. At 1080p, the Low preset delivers an average of 61.0 FPS, which is the only setting that reaches the 60 FPS threshold in this configuration. The Medium preset at 1080p produces 44.0 FPS, with a minimum of 37.0 and a maximum of 50.0, which is not as smooth but still playable. The High preset at 1080p gives 38.0 FPS, and Ultra yields 29.0 FPS. For 1440p, the Low preset yields 45.0 FPS, which is a solid frame rate, while Medium gives 32.0 (min 27, max 37), High gives 28.0, and Ultra drops to 21.0. At 4K, all presets are below playable thresholds: Low averages 29.0, Medium 21.0 (min 18, max 24), High 18.0, and Ultra 14.0.

The data suggests that the best experience is achieved at 1080p with the Low preset, as it is the only one to maintain a 60 FPS average. However, the Medium preset at 1080p offers a higher average FPS than Low, but with lower frame rates. For players prioritizing smoothness, the Low preset at 1080p is the only option that achieves the 60 FPS target. The Medium preset at 1440p is a compromise, providing a playable frame rate at a higher resolution, but the 1050 Ti is not capable of a 60 FPS experience in this game at any settings above 1080p Low. The measured FPS rows indicate that the Low preset is the recommended choice for the best experience, as it is the only one that meets the standard threshold for a smooth, stable gameplay. At 1080p, the Low preset's 61.0 FPS is a clear outlier, and all other settings and resolutions are below 60.

How This Combo Ranks

This combination of the Intel Core i7-12700K and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti ranks at 3,661 out of 3,714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol, which places it in the lower percentile of all tested system configurations. This rank is a direct result of the GPU's low performance, as the CPU is capable of delivering high frame rates in other scenarios. The combo's rank in the game is 3,661, which indicates that it is outperformed by 98.6% of all test setups in this game. The low rank is not due to the CPU, which has a high percentile rank among CPUs, but rather due to the GPU's 25th percentile rank. The GPU's low performance is the primary bottleneck, as evidenced by the fact that the frame rate is well below the CPU's capability. The combo's rank in the game is a reflection of the GPU's limitations, not the CPU's. The data shows that the i7-12700K is a high-end CPU that is being held back by a low-end GPU, resulting in a poor overall rank in Lockdown Protocol. The combo's rank of 3,661 out of 3,714 is a clear indication that the GPU is the main limiting factor in this system.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS achievable with this combo in Lockdown Protocol at 1080p?

A: The highest average FPS at 1080p is 61.0 FPS, achieved with the Low settings preset.

Q: How does the GPU's performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The GTX 1050 Ti's average benchmark score is 4,193, and it is 0.6% above the AMD Radeon R5 M330 (4,170), 1.0% above the NVIDIA Quadro K2100M (4,151), 1.1% below the NVIDIA Quadro K3000M (4,241), and 1.8% below the AMD Radeon Vega 3 (4,268).

Q: What is the GPU's percentile rank among all GPUs?

A: The GTX 1050 Ti is in the 25th percentile of all GPUs.

Q: What is the difference in FPS between 1080p and 1440p at Low settings?

A: At 1080p Low, the average FPS is 61.0, while at 1440p Low, it is 45.0, a decrease of 16.0 FPS.

Q: What is the maximum FPS recorded at 1440p Medium?

A: The maximum FPS at 1440p Medium is 37.0, with a minimum of 27.0.

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

A: The GPU is the bottleneck, as the CPU's high performance (ranked in the 84th percentile) is not fully utilized, and the GPU's low performance limits the frame rates.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combo shows a clear pattern of performance decline as resolution and settings increase. At 1080p, the Low preset delivers an average of 61.0 FPS, which is the highest measured frame rate. The Medium preset at 1080p yields 44.0 FPS (min 37, max 50), High yields 38.0, and Ultra yields 29.0. At 1440p, the Low preset yields 45.0, Medium 32.0 (min 27, max 37), High 28.0, and Ultra 21.0. At 4K, the Low preset yields 29.0, Medium 21.0 (min 18, max 24), High 18.0, and Ultra 14.0. These numbers show that the GPU's performance is the main constraint, as the frame rate scales almost directly with the preset and resolution. The 1080p Low result of 61.0 FPS is the only one that reaches the 60 FPS target. All other settings and resolutions are below this threshold, with the 4K Ultra preset being the lowest at 14.0 FPS. The data indicates that the GPU's low performance is the primary reason for these results. The CPU is not a limiting factor, as its performance is more than sufficient for this game.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drops from 1080p to 4K are significant at almost all settings. At Low settings, the average FPS falls from 61.0 at 1080p to 45.0 at 1440p, a 26.2% decrease, and then to 29.0 at 4K, a 52.5% decrease from 1080p. At Medium settings, the FPS drops from 44.0 at 1080p to 32.0 at 1440p (a 27.3% decrease), and then to 21.0 at 4K (a 52.3% decrease). At High settings, the 1080p average is 38.0, 1440p is 28.0 (a 26.3% decrease), and 4K is 18.0 (a 52.6% decrease). At Ultra, the 1080p average is 29.0, 1440p is 21.0 (a 27.6% decrease), and 4K is 14.0 (a 51.7% decrease). The consistent percentage decrease across all settings suggests that the GPU is the limiting factor, as the FPS scales with the number of pixels being rendered. The CPU's performance is not a factor, as the FPS is independent of the CPU's capabilities. The data confirms that the GPU is the bottleneck, and the CPU's high performance is not being used to its full potential in this game. The resolution scaling indicates that the GPU is the limiting component, as the FPS drops are consistent with the GPU's limited bandwidth and compute power. The 1050 Ti's 4 GB VRAM and 128-bit bus are likely the causes of this behavior, as the GPU's performance is not sufficient for high-resolution gaming. The data shows that the CPU is not a limiting factor at any resolution; the GPU is the sole bottleneck.