Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core i7-12700KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER lands at rank 1012 out of 1637 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places the configuration in the lower-middle tier of the database, meaning a majority of tested systems deliver higher average frame rates in this title. The CPU itself sits at the 89th percentile against all processors, while the GPU is at the 65th percentile against all graphics cards, indicating that the graphics card is the more significant constraint in this pairing for this game.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 1012 out of 1637 represents the 61.8th percentile of all tested combinations, a position that suggests this system will handle Lockdown Protocol at playable settings but will not compete with high-end configurations. The CPU’s strong synthetic scores — a Cinebench R23 multi-core result of 28979 and a 3DMark max-threads score of 9983 — show ample processing headroom, yet the GPU’s PassMark G3D score of 18169 limits overall gaming throughput. The nearest CPU rivals, such as the Intel Core i5-14400 with a deltaPct of 0.1 and the Intel Core i7-13800H at -0.2, demonstrate that the i7-12700KF is effectively performance-neutral against these alternatives in general compute tasks. For the GPU, the nearest rival is the NVIDIA RTX A400 at -0.5 deltaPct, followed closely by the GeForce GTX TITAN Z at 0.9, meaning the RTX 2070 SUPER is bracketed by older and newer architectures with similar average benchmark scores. The gap between this combo and the top performers is substantial, but the data indicates a consistent, predictable system that prioritizes stability over peak frame rates.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. The GPU’s boost clock of 1770 MHz and base clock of 1605 MHz are standard for the Turing architecture, and its FP32 throughput of 9.062 TFLOPS provides the raw compute foundation for Lockdown Protocol’s rendering workload. The 40 RT cores and 320 tensor cores are present but are not heavily utilized in this title, as the measured data shows no ray tracing-specific benchmarks. The GPU’s 65th percentile ranking against all GPUs, combined with its PassMark DirectX 12 score of 67, suggests that DirectX 12 performance is moderate, which aligns with the measured FPS scaling across resolutions. The 8 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for the tested settings, as the data shows no resolution or preset combination exceeding this limit, but the GPU’s overall throughput becomes the deciding factor at higher resolutions. The RTX 2070 SUPER’s nearest rival, the RTX 4060 Mobile at -2.3 deltaPct, indicates that this desktop card is slightly ahead of a modern mobile part in average benchmark scores, yet the desktop advantage does not translate into a dominant lead in this game.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data indicates that the Medium preset offers the best balance between visual fidelity and performance across all resolutions. At 1920x1080, Medium delivers 126.6 FPS, which is a 19.3% improvement over High’s 106.9 FPS and a 48.8% increase over Ultra’s 85.1 FPS, while only sacrificing a modest amount of graphical detail compared to High. At 2560x1440, Medium produces 92.1 FPS, remaining comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold, whereas High drops to 81.8 FPS and Ultra falls to 60.9 FPS, barely maintaining playability. For 3840x2160, Medium yields 61.9 FPS, which is playable, but High at 54.7 FPS and Ultra at 42.1 FPS show a steep decline that makes these presets less suitable for smooth gameplay. The Low preset at 1920x1080 reaches 175.8 FPS, which is beneficial for competitive play, but the visual compromise is significant; Medium is the recommended starting point for most users seeking a consistent experience.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the RTX 2070 SUPER delivers its highest frame rates with Low settings at 175.8 FPS, followed by Medium at 126.6 FPS, High at 106.9 FPS, and Ultra at 85.1 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a 51.6% reduction in average FPS, which is a typical gradient for a GPU of this class. Moving to 2560x1440, the same preset order yields 127.1 FPS on Low, 92.1 FPS on Medium, 81.8 FPS on High, and 60.9 FPS on Ultra. The transition from 1080p to 1440p reduces performance by an average of 28.2% across all presets, with Ultra taking the largest hit at 28.4% drop. At 3840x2160, the GPU struggles to maintain high frame rates: Low produces 81.3 FPS, Medium 61.9 FPS, High 54.7 FPS, and Ultra 42.1 FPS. The 4K results show that only Low and Medium presets remain above the 60 FPS threshold, and even Low is 53.8% slower than its 1080p counterpart. The data reveals a consistent pattern where each resolution step down from 1080p to 1440p to 4K costs roughly 28-35% performance, depending on the preset, indicating that the GPU’s memory bandwidth and compute resources are the limiting factors at higher pixel counts.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to maintain 60+ FPS?

A: The data shows that 2560x1440 with Medium settings delivers 92.1 FPS, while 3840x2160 with Medium settings is just above 60 FPS at 61.9 FPS. For a comfortable margin, 1920x1080 with High settings provides 106.9 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 2070 SUPER compare to its nearest GPU rival in this game?

A: The RTX 2070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 22206, while the NVIDIA RTX A400 scores 22307, a deltaPct of -0.5, meaning the A400 is marginally ahead. The GeForce GTX TITAN Z scores 22006, a deltaPct of 0.9, putting the RTX 2070 SUPER slightly ahead of that older card.

Q: Is the Intel Core i7-12700KF a limiting factor for this GPU?

A: The CPU’s Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 28979 and 3DMark max-threads score of 9983 are well above typical gaming requirements, and its 89th percentile ranking indicates it is not the bottleneck. The GPU’s 65th percentile ranking suggests the graphics card is the primary constraint.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1920x1080?

A: At 1920x1080, Low settings achieve 175.8 FPS, while Ultra drops to 85.1 FPS. This represents a 51.6% reduction in average frame rate when switching from Low to Ultra.

Q: How does the combo rank change from 1080p to 4K?

A: At 1920x1080, all presets exceed 85 FPS, but at 3840x2160, only Low and Medium presets remain above 60 FPS, with High at 54.7 FPS and Ultra at 42.1 FPS. The performance drop from 1080p to 4K averages roughly 50% across all presets.

Q: Is this combo suitable for competitive play?

A: With Low settings at 1920x1080 delivering 175.8 FPS and Medium at 126.6 FPS, the system can support high-refresh-rate monitors. At 2560x1440, Low settings yield 127.1 FPS, which is still viable for competitive play, but Ultra settings at 60.9 FPS would be less ideal.