Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core i7-12700KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER delivers a strong performance profile in Lockdown Protocol, with the data indicating that the GPU becomes the primary scaling factor as resolution increases. This combination ranks in the 90th percentile among all tested configurations, placing it in the top tier of systems for this title. The measured frame rates across four settings and three resolutions reveal a system capable of high-refresh-rate gameplay at 1440p and solid 4K performance, though the gap between Low and Ultra settings widens significantly at higher resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS data shows a clear and predictable pattern: as resolution increases, the average frame rate drops, but the magnitude of that drop varies depending on the quality settings. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 307.2 FPS, which falls to 222.7 FPS at 1440p (a 27.5% reduction) and further to 147.4 FPS at 4K (a 52% reduction from 1080p). This scaling behavior indicates that at 1080p Low, the system is heavily CPU-bound, as the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is capable of far more than the processor can feed it. The i7-12700KF, with its 12 cores and 20 threads, provides a solid foundation, but the data suggests that frame rates at this setting are limited by the CPU's single-thread and multi-thread throughput rather than the GPU's raw pixel-pushing ability.

Moving to High settings, the pattern shifts. At 1080p High, the system produces 190.3 FPS, which drops to 140.9 FPS at 1440p (a 26% reduction) and 92 FPS at 4K (a 51.7% reduction from 1080p). The relative consistency of the percentage drop between Low and High settings suggests that the GPU begins to assert more influence at High, but the CPU still plays a significant role at 1080p. The transition to 4K High shows the GPU taking over as the limiting component, with the 92 FPS figure representing a more GPU-bound scenario where the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER's 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 672.3 GB/s bandwidth are being utilized more fully.

At Ultra settings, the scaling becomes more pronounced. The system delivers 141.8 FPS at 1080p, which drops to 105 FPS at 1440p (a 26% reduction) and 69.9 FPS at 4K (a 50.7% reduction). These numbers indicate that at 4K Ultra, the GPU is the definitive bottleneck, and the performance gap between 1080p and 4K is nearly identical to that seen at other settings. This consistency across settings suggests that the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER's performance ceiling is being reached at 4K Ultra, and the CPU's role diminishes as the resolution increases. The data shows that this combo is well-balanced for 1440p gaming, where it can maintain over 140 FPS at High settings, but 4K Ultra demands compromises for smoother frame rates.

FAQ

*Q: What is the maximum average FPS this combo achieves in Lockdown Protocol?*

A: The highest recorded average FPS is 307.2 at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 69.9, which is the lowest figure in the dataset.

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

A: At 2560x1440, the average FPS ranges from 222.7 at Low to 105 at Ultra, representing a 117.7 FPS spread.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 1080p Low?

A: The data indicates the CPU is the primary limiter at 1080p Low, as the 307.2 FPS figure suggests the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is not being fully utilized at this setting.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 163rd out of 1637 tested combos, placing it in the top 10% of all systems for this game.

Q: Does the frame rate scale linearly with resolution?

A: No, the data shows a roughly 50% reduction in FPS when moving from 1080p to 4K across all settings, indicating a non-linear scaling pattern that becomes more GPU-dependent at higher resolutions.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER plays a critical role in shaping the performance envelope of this combo. With 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, the card delivers 672.3 GB/s of bandwidth, which is sufficient for the texture and geometry loads of Lockdown Protocol at 4K. The GPU's boost clock of 2610 MHz and its 8448 shading units contribute to a peak FP32 performance of 44.10 TFLOPS, which is reflected in the high frame rates at 1440p and 1080p. The card's 66 RT cores and 264 tensor cores are present but do not appear to be the primary drivers of performance in this title, as the measured FPS data shows no ray tracing-specific metrics.

The GPU's role becomes more prominent as resolution increases. At 1080p Low, the system produces 307.2 FPS, but this drops to 147.4 FPS at 4K Low, indicating that the GPU's pixel throughput is being taxed more heavily. The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER's pixel rate of 250.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 689.0 GTexel/s are the key specifications that govern this scaling. At 4K Ultra, the 69.9 FPS figure suggests that the card is operating near its limits, with the 285 W TDP being fully utilized to sustain the boost clock under load.

The GPU's memory capacity of 16 GB is noteworthy for this game, as it prevents any potential VRAM bottlenecks at 4K Ultra, where texture sizes can be demanding. The bandwidth of 672.3 GB/s ensures that data can be fed to the GPU cores efficiently, and the measured FPS data shows no anomalies that would indicate memory bandwidth limitations. The card's position in the market is reinforced by its percentile rank of 86 among all GPUs, and its nearest rivals, such as the NVIDIA CMP 50HX and Intel Arc A550M, show that the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER sits in a competitive performance tier, though its specific score of 48704 in the average benchmark places it slightly below the CMP 50HX's 49071.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 163 out of 1637 tested configurations places it firmly in the upper echelon of systems for Lockdown Protocol. This rank, combined with the measured FPS data, indicates that the i7-12700KF and RTX 4070 Ti SUPER form a balanced pairing that excels in this title. The CPU's average benchmark score of 35355 places it in the 89th percentile of all CPUs, and its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-14400 (with a delta of 0.1%) and the Intel Core i7-13800H (with a delta of -0.2%). These small deltas suggest that the i7-12700KF is performing exactly as expected for its class, and the CPU is not a significant weak point in this combo.

The GPU's percentile rank of 86 among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 48704, further supports the combo's strong positioning. The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER's nearest rivals include the NVIDIA CMP 50HX (delta of -0.7%) and the NVIDIA RTX A2000 (delta of 1.6%), which shows that the GPU is competitive with other high-end cards. When combined, the CPU and GPU scores suggest that this combo should perform well above the median system, and the measured FPS data confirms this expectation. The rank of 163 out of 1637 means that only about 10% of tested combos deliver higher frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, which is a strong result for a system that does not feature the absolute latest generation of hardware.

The data also shows that the combo's performance is consistent across different settings, with no unexpected dips or spikes in the FPS figures. This consistency is a hallmark of a well-matched CPU-GPU pair, where neither component is severely bottlenecking the other at typical gaming resolutions. The combo's rank suggests that it is a viable choice for competitive play, where high and consistent frame rates are essential.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates across all settings. Low settings produce an average of 307.2 FPS, while Medium settings yield 217.7 FPS. High settings drop to 190.3 FPS, and Ultra settings bring the average down to 141.8 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 165.4 FPS, which is the largest of any resolution, highlighting the CPU's ability to maintain high frame rates when the GPU is not the bottleneck. These numbers indicate that the system is well-suited for 1080p esports-style play, where even Ultra settings exceed the refresh rates of most monitors.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain strong but show a clear GPU influence. Low settings average 222.7 FPS, Medium settings produce 159.2 FPS, and High settings deliver 140.9 FPS. Ultra settings drop to 105 FPS, which is still smooth for most gaming scenarios. The gap between Low and Ultra is 117.7 FPS, which is proportionally similar to the 1080p gap, indicating that the GPU is scaling as expected with resolution. The 1440p figures suggest that this resolution is the sweet spot for this combo, as it balances visual quality with high frame rates across all settings.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's limitations become apparent. Low settings average 147.4 FPS, which is still playable, but Medium settings drop to 104.8 FPS, and High settings fall to 92 FPS. Ultra settings produce 69.9 FPS, which is the lowest figure in the dataset and indicates that the GPU is being fully taxed. The drop from 1080p to 4K at Ultra is 71.9 FPS, representing a 50.7% reduction, which is consistent with the scaling seen at other settings. These 4K figures show that the combo can handle 4K gaming, but users seeking 4K Ultra at high refresh rates would need to consider lower settings or a more powerful GPU. Overall, the measured FPS breakdown demonstrates a system that excels at 1440p, delivers excellent 1080p performance, and provides acceptable 4K frame rates for most titles.