Lockdown Protocol

FAQ

Q: What is the combo rank of the Intel Core i7-12700KF with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The combination ranks 567th out of 3714 tested combos in the database for this game, placing it in the top 15% of all recorded configurations.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Intel Core i7-12700KF scores an average benchmark of 35365, which is 0.1% below the Intel Core i7-13700T, 0.2% below the Intel Core 5 213PE, and 0.2% above both the Intel Core i5-13600T and the Intel Core i7-12700K.

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile relative to all GPUs in the database?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER sits in the 83rd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 43223. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB, scores 43262, which is 0.1% higher.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The highest recorded average FPS is 292.4, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded for this combo in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The lowest recorded average FPS is 67.1, achieved at 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings.

Q: Does the CPU have an unlocked multiplier?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i7-12700KF has an unlocked multiplier, allowing for overclocking. It features 12 cores and 20 threads with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is the primary driver of visual output in Lockdown Protocol. This GPU uses the AD104 chip built on TSMC's 5 nm process, containing 35,800 million transistors on a 294 mm² die. The memory subsystem comprises 12 GB of GDDR6X on a 192-bit bus, delivering 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The base clock runs at 1980 MHz with a boost clock of 2475 MHz, while memory operates at 1313 MHz with 21 Gbps effective speed.

The GPU's compute resources include 7168 shading units, 224 TMUs, and 80 ROPs. Ray tracing is handled by 56 RT cores, while 224 tensor cores accelerate AI workloads. The pixel rate reaches 198.0 GPixel/s, and the texture rate hits 554.4 GTexel/s. Peak FP32 performance is 35.48 TFLOPS, with FP16 matching at 35.48 TFLOPS at a 1:1 ratio.

In Lockdown Protocol, the GPU's role becomes evident when comparing Low and Ultra presets across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the GPU pushes 292.4 FPS on Low but drops to 135.4 FPS on Ultra, a difference of 157.0 FPS. The scaling pattern suggests that the GPU is heavily utilized at higher settings, with the 12 GB frame buffer proving sufficient across all tested configurations. The 504.2 GB/s bandwidth supports the texture streaming demands of the FPS genre, and the 2475 MHz boost clock maintains consistent frame delivery even during intense scenes.

The GPU's nearest rivals in the database show tight competition. The Quadro M6000 24 GB scores 43262 (0.1% higher), the RTX 5050 Mobile scores 43268 (0.1% higher), the Quadro M6000 scores 43301 (0.2% higher), and the RTX 4090 Mobile scores 43667 (1.0% higher). The RTX 4070 SUPER holds its own, ranking in the 83rd percentile of all GPUs.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance for optimal settings. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers 292.4 FPS, which exceeds the refresh rate of most high-end monitors. Medium increases visual quality while still delivering 205.1 FPS, and High maintains 180.7 FPS. Ultra drops to 135.4 FPS, still playable but with diminishing returns.

At 2560x1440, the pattern shifts. Low delivers 212.2 FPS, Medium 152.7 FPS, High 134.6 FPS, and Ultra 98.2 FPS. The step from High to Ultra costs 36.4 FPS, representing a 27% performance hit. For 1440p displays, High offers a balance of visual fidelity and frame rate, staying above 130 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the GPU begins to show its limits. Low produces 135.4 FPS, Medium 100.6 FPS, High 85.6 FPS, and Ultra 67.1 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K is the only configuration that dips below 70 FPS, which may be too low for competitive play in an FPS. The data indicates that Medium at 4K provides a 100+ FPS experience, while High remains above 85 FPS.

The best experience per the measured rows depends on resolution. For 1080p, High is recommended as it delivers 180.7 FPS with better visual quality than Low. For 1440p, High again offers the best compromise at 134.6 FPS. For 4K, Medium stands out at 100.6 FPS, providing smooth gameplay without the steep cost of High or Ultra. The recorded data shows that the GPU has headroom at lower resolutions, making High the sensible choice for most users.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 567 out of 3714 places this configuration in the upper echelon of tested systems. This position reflects the combined capabilities of the Intel Core i7-12700KF and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER. The CPU's average benchmark score of 35365 places it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU's 43223 average score places it in the 83rd percentile of all GPUs.

The ranking indicates that this combo outperforms approximately 85% of all tested configurations in Lockdown Protocol. The CPU's nearest rivals, including the Intel Core i7-13700T and Intel Core 5 213PE, show deltas under 0.2%, meaning the processor choice within this performance band has minimal impact on the overall combo ranking. Similarly, the GPU's nearest rivals, such as the Quadro M6000 and RTX 5050 Mobile, are within 1% of the RTX 4070 SUPER's average score.

The combo's position in the database suggests that Lockdown Protocol benefits from both strong single-thread performance and substantial GPU compute power. The i7-12700KF's 3.60 GHz base clock and 5.00 GHz boost clock, combined with the RTX 4070 SUPER's 2475 MHz boost clock, create a balanced pairing that avoids bottlenecking in either direction. The rank of 567 confirms that this is a high-performing configuration without being in the absolute top tier, which would require more recent hardware.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-12700KF belongs to the Core 12th Gen series, built on the Alder Lake architecture using Intel's 10 nm process. The die measures 215 mm² and supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus. The processor features 12 cores and 20 threads, with an 80 KB L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB L2 cache per core, and 25 MB of shared L3 cache. The base clock is 3.60 GHz, boosting to 5.00 GHz, with a TDP of 125 W.

In Lockdown Protocol, the CPU's role is most apparent at lower resolutions and settings where the GPU is less stressed. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 292.4 FPS, a figure that relies heavily on the CPU's ability to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic. The 3dmark single-thread score of 1043 and the passmark single-thread score of 3984 indicate strong per-core performance, which is critical for FPS games that often depend on one or two main threads.

The CPU's multi-threaded capabilities also contribute. The 3dmark max-threads score of 9983 and the cinebench R23 multicore score of 28838 show that the 12 cores and 20 threads can handle background tasks and physics calculations without stealing resources from the main game thread. The passmark multithread score of 34092 further confirms this.

The CPU's percentile rank of 85 places it above the majority of processors in the database. Its nearest rivals, the Intel Core i7-13700T and Intel Core 5 213PE, score within 0.2% of the i7-12700KF's average, indicating that the processor is well-positioned in its performance tier. The unlocked multiplier allows users to push clocks beyond the 5.00 GHz boost, though the measured data reflects stock performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data includes 12 distinct configurations, covering four settings presets at three resolutions. Each entry reports average FPS, with no minimum or maximum values recorded.

At 1920x1080, the performance spans a wide range. Low settings produce 292.4 FPS, the highest figure in the entire dataset. Medium delivers 205.1 FPS, High 180.7 FPS, and Ultra 135.4 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 157.0 FPS, representing a 54% reduction. The step from Medium to High costs 24.4 FPS, while High to Ultra costs 45.3 FPS, making Ultra the most expensive increment.

At 2560x1440, the numbers shift downward. Low produces 212.2 FPS, Medium 152.7 FPS, High 134.6 FPS, and Ultra 98.2 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 114.0 FPS, a 54% reduction similar to 1080p. The Medium to High step costs 18.1 FPS, while High to Ultra costs 36.4 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the limiting factor. Low yields 135.4 FPS, Medium 100.6 FPS, High 85.6 FPS, and Ultra 67.1 FPS. The Low to Ultra gap is 68.3 FPS, a 50% reduction. The Medium to High step costs 15.0 FPS, and High to Ultra costs 18.5 FPS. Notably, the 4K Low figure of 135.4 FPS matches the 1080p Ultra figure exactly, indicating the GPU's performance envelope.

Comparing across resolutions at the same settings reveals the scaling. At Low, 1080p yields 292.4 FPS, 1440p 212.2 FPS, and 4K 135.4 FPS. At Medium, the figures are 205.1, 152.7, and 100.6 FPS respectively. At High, they are 180.7, 134.6, and 85.6 FPS. At Ultra, they are 135.4, 98.2, and 67.1 FPS. The data shows consistent performance deltas between presets, with the GPU handling all tested configurations without dropping below 67 FPS.

Resolution Scaling

Examining how FPS drops as resolution increases reveals the balance between CPU and GPU load. From 1920x1080 to 2560x1440, the pixel count rises by 78%, yet the average FPS drop across all settings is approximately 30%. From 2560x1440 to 3840x2160, the pixel count rises by 125%, and the average FPS drop is approximately 38%.

At Low settings, the FPS progression is 292.4, 212.2, and 135.4. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 80.2 FPS (27%), and from 1440p to 4K is 76.8 FPS (36%). This pattern indicates that at Low settings, the CPU still has headroom, and the GPU is increasingly taxed as resolution climbs.

At Ultra settings, the progression is 135.4, 98.2, and 67.1. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 37.2 FPS (27%), and from 1440p to 4K is 31.1 FPS (32%). The relative drops are similar to Low, suggesting that the GPU is the primary limiter across all settings, with the CPU providing sufficient frame generation at each resolution.

The data indicates that the system is GPU-bound in most scenarios. At 1080p Low, the 292.4 FPS figure approaches the practical limit for CPU-driven frame rates in many games, but the CPU's strong single-thread performance keeps it ahead of the GPU's rendering capacity. At 4K Ultra, the 67.1 FPS figure shows the GPU working near its maximum output for this title.

The resolution scaling analysis shows that the combo delivers playable frame rates at all tested configurations, with no resolution or setting combination falling below 67 FPS. The most demanding setup, 4K Ultra, still maintains a playable average, while the least demanding, 1080p Low, approaches 300 FPS. This wide operating range makes the combo versatile for different display capabilities and user preferences.