Lockdown Protocol

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The measured data for Lockdown Protocol with the Intel Core i7-12700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 shows a clear hierarchy across four quality presets: Low, Medium, High, and Ultra. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers 201 FPS average, which is the highest recorded value for this combination. Medium drops to 143 FPS, High to 125 FPS, and Ultra to 94 FPS. For competitive FPS play, the Low preset provides the largest performance margin, but the Medium preset offers a more balanced experience with a 143 FPS average and a minimum of 121 FPS, ensuring consistent frame delivery above common display refresh rates.

At 2560x1440, the pattern repeats: Low produces 148 FPS, Medium 105 FPS, High 91 FPS, and Ultra 69 FPS. The Medium preset again shows a recorded minimum of 89 FPS, which keeps frame pacing stable. At 3840x2160, the situation tightens considerably. Low averages 95 FPS, Medium 68 FPS, High 59 FPS, and Ultra 44 FPS. The Medium preset at 4K records a minimum of 57 FPS and a maximum of 78 FPS, indicating playable but not silky-smooth performance.

The database suggests that Medium is the optimal preset for most scenarios. It retains a substantial portion of visual fidelity while maintaining averages above 60 FPS at 1080p and 1440p, and it stays within a playable range at 4K. High is acceptable for users who prioritize image quality over frame rate, especially at 1080p where it still averages 125 FPS. Ultra should be reserved for situations where visual extremes matter more than responsiveness, given its 44 FPS average at 4K and 94 FPS at 1080p.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-12700KF is a 12-core, 20-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture, built on Intel's 10 nm process. It has a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, with 25 MB of shared L3 cache and 1.25 MB L2 cache per core. The processor supports dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5 memory and uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform. Its benchmark results place it at the 85th percentile among all CPUs in the database.

In Lockdown Protocol, an FPS title, the CPU's role is primarily to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic. The measured frame rates at 1080p Low (201 FPS) suggest that the CPU is not the limiting factor at lower resolutions and settings, as the GPU is capable of producing very high frame counts. The i7-12700KF's single-thread performance, evidenced by a 3DMark single-thread score of 1043 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4071, is strong enough to avoid bottlenecking the RTX 5060 in this title.

Multi-threaded workloads show the processor's breadth: Cinebench R23 multicore scores 28838, Geekbench multicore scores 14367, and Passmark multithread scores 34092. These numbers indicate that even if Lockdown Protocol scales with multiple threads for physics or streaming, the i7-12700KF has ample headroom. The nearest rival in the database, the Intel Core i7-13700T, has an average benchmark score of 35403, which is only 0.1% higher than the i7-12700KF's 35365 average. This close margin confirms that the CPU sits in a well-populated performance tier.

At 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 44, which is far below what the CPU alone could deliver. The data indicates that at higher resolutions and quality settings, the GPU becomes the dominant constraint. The CPU's high boost clock of 5.00 GHz helps maintain frame pacing in scenes with many actors, but the recorded FPS deltas across resolutions point more strongly to GPU limits than to CPU limits.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 uses the GB206 chip on a 5 nm process from TSMC, with 21,900 million transistors on a 181 mm² die. It has 3840 shading units, 120 TMUs, 48 ROPs, 30 RT cores, and 120 tensor cores. The GPU is equipped with 8 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its base clock is 2280 MHz with a boost clock of 2497 MHz, and memory runs at 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective). The card supports PCIe 5.0 x8 and has a TDP of 145 W.

In Lockdown Protocol, the RTX 5060's VRAM capacity and bandwidth are critical. The game's measured FPS at 4K High (59 FPS) versus 4K Low (95 FPS) shows a 36 FPS swing, which is substantial. The 8 GB frame buffer may be a factor at Ultra settings, where 4K averages drop to 44 FPS. The GPU's Passmark G3D score of 20891 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3628 place it at the 72nd percentile among all GPUs in the database. Its average benchmark score of 26331 is within 1.2% of the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT, which scores 26011.

The RTX 5060's pixel rate of 119.9 GPixel/s and texture rate of 299.6 GTexel/s provide the raw throughput needed for high-resolution rendering. The FP32 performance of 19.18 TFLOPS supports the computational load of modern FPS titles. At 1080p Ultra, the GPU still manages 94 FPS, showing that its compute resources are sufficient for lower resolutions. However, the gap between 1080p Low (201 FPS) and 4K Low (95 FPS) is 106 FPS, a 53% reduction, which indicates that the GPU's memory bandwidth and pixel throughput become strained as pixel count quadruples.

The 448.0 GB/s memory bandwidth is a notable specification for a mid-range card. In Lockdown Protocol, the 4K Medium measurement of 68 FPS average with a 57 FPS minimum suggests that the memory subsystem handles moderate settings adequately, but Ultra settings likely exceed the 8 GB VRAM capacity, causing the drop to 44 FPS. The GPU's nearest rivals, including the AMD Radeon 860M and NVIDIA GeForce MX550, have nearly identical average benchmark scores, but the RTX 5060's dedicated VRAM and higher TDP separate it in real gaming workloads.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i7-12700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 ranks 1649 out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the 44th percentile of all tested combinations, meaning roughly 56% of combos in the database perform better in this specific game. The rank is based on measured FPS across all resolutions and settings, weighted by the database's methodology.

Given that the CPU sits at the 85th percentile and the GPU at the 72nd percentile individually, the combo rank of 1649 out of 3714 suggests that Lockdown Protocol is more sensitive to GPU performance than to CPU performance. The i7-12700KF's strong multi-threaded scores, such as the Passmark multithread result of 34092, do not translate into top-tier game performance when paired with a mid-range GPU. The game's FPS measurements confirm this: at 1080p Low, the combo reaches 201 FPS, which is respectable but not at the very top of the database.

The nearest CPU rivals, such as the Intel Core i7-13700T and Intel Core i5-13600T, have average scores within 0.2% of the i7-12700KF. This implies that swapping the CPU for a similarly performing part would not materially change the combo's rank. The GPU rivals, including the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT, are within 1.2% in average benchmark score, meaning the RTX 5060's position in the hierarchy is stable. The combo rank reflects a balanced pairing that is competent for 1080p and 1440p gaming but falls behind higher-tier GPU combinations at 4K.

The rank of 1649 also indicates that many combos with stronger GPUs, such as those with more VRAM or higher bandwidth, will outperform this setup in Lockdown Protocol's heavier settings. The data shows that the combo's best relative performance occurs at 1080p Low, where the 201 FPS average is closer to top-tier results than at 4K Ultra, where 44 FPS is a significant shortfall.

FAQ

Q: What is the best preset for maintaining 60 FPS at 4K?

A: The Medium preset at 3840x2160 delivers an average of 68 FPS with a minimum of 57 FPS. This is the only 4K preset in the measured data that averages above 60 FPS, as High averages 59 FPS, Low averages 95 FPS, and Ultra averages 44 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 5060's VRAM affect Lockdown Protocol at 4K?

A: The GPU has 8 GB of GDDR7 memory with 448.0 GB/s bandwidth. The measured FPS drop from 95 FPS at 4K Low to 44 FPS at 4K Ultra suggests that the Ultra preset's memory requirements exceed the available VRAM, causing a severe performance penalty.

Q: Is the i7-12700KF a bottleneck for the RTX 5060 in this game?

A: The data indicates the CPU is not the primary limiter. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 201 FPS, and the CPU's boost clock of 5.00 GHz and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4071 are sufficient for high frame rates. The larger FPS drops occur when resolution increases, which points to GPU limits.

Q: What FPS can this combo achieve at 1440p with High settings?

A: The measured average is 91 FPS at 2560x1440 with High settings. This is 34 FPS lower than the 1080p High result of 125 FPS, showing a clear resolution impact.

Q: How does the RTX 5060 compare to its nearest GPU rival in the database?

A: The RTX 5060 has an average benchmark score of 26331. The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT scores 26011, which is 1.2% lower. The NVIDIA GeForce MX550 scores 26421, which is 0.3% higher. These small deltas indicate similar overall computational performance.

Q: Does the combo's rank improve at lower resolutions?

A: The combo rank of 1649 out of 3714 is an overall rank. The FPS data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo reaches 201 FPS, while at 4K Ultra it drops to 44 FPS. This wide spread means the rank is pulled down by the 4K results, while 1080p results are comparatively stronger.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured average FPS values are as follows: Low preset records 201 FPS, Medium records 143 FPS with a minimum of 121 FPS and a maximum of 164 FPS, High records 125 FPS, and Ultra records 94 FPS. The Medium preset at this resolution has the most complete data, with all three metrics (average, minimum, maximum) present. The gap between Low and Ultra is 107 FPS, which represents a 53% reduction in frame rate when moving from the lowest to the highest quality settings.

At 2560x1440, the averages are: Low 148 FPS, Medium 105 FPS with a minimum of 89 FPS and a maximum of 120 FPS, High 91 FPS, and Ultra 69 FPS. The Medium preset again provides the full range of metrics. The difference between Low and Ultra here is 79 FPS, or 53% of the Low value, matching the 1080p proportional drop. The High preset at 1440p (91 FPS) is nearly identical to the High preset at 4K's 59 FPS, but the step from 1440p to 4K is significant.

At 3840x2160, the averages are: Low 95 FPS, Medium 68 FPS with a minimum of 57 FPS and a maximum of 78 FPS, High 59 FPS, and Ultra 44 FPS. The Medium preset at 4K is the only one with minimum and maximum values recorded, showing a 21 FPS spread. The Low preset at 4K (95 FPS) is lower than the 1440p High preset (91 FPS), which illustrates how resolution scaling affects performance more than settings changes at this tier.

The data across all resolutions shows a consistent ordering: Low produces the highest FPS, followed by Medium, High, and Ultra. At every resolution, the Medium preset offers a substantial improvement over High, with deltas of 18 FPS at 1080p, 14 FPS at 1440p, and 9 FPS at 4K. The Ultra preset is consistently the slowest, and its FPS values at 4K (44 FPS) are below what would be considered smooth for a competitive FPS.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 is steep and consistent across all settings. At Low settings, the average falls from 201 FPS at 1080p to 148 FPS at 1440p and then to 95 FPS at 4K. This represents a 47% reduction from 1080p to 1440p and a 36% reduction from 1440p to 4K. At Medium settings, the averages are 143 FPS at 1080p, 105 FPS at 1440p, and 68 FPS at 4K, showing a 26% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 35% drop from 1440p to 4K. At High settings, the values are 125 FPS, 91 FPS, and 59 FPS, with drops of 27% and 35%. At Ultra settings, the averages are 94 FPS, 69 FPS, and 44 FPS, with drops of 27% and 36%.

The proportional FPS loss from 1440p to 4K is nearly identical across all settings, hovering around 35% to 36%. This consistency indicates that the limiting component at higher resolutions is the GPU's rendering throughput, not the CPU or memory bandwidth specifically. The 4K resolution has 4 times the pixels of 1080p, but the FPS does not drop to one-quarter of the 1080p value at any setting. At Low, the 4K FPS is 47% of the 1080p value; at Medium, it is 48%; at High, it is 47%; at Ultra, it is 47%. This suggests that the RTX 5060 scales better than an ideal pixel-bound model, likely due to the CPU and other system components providing some headroom.

The data shows that the i7-12700KF's role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the 201 FPS average is close to the CPU's capability limit, as indicated by the processor's high single-thread scores. As resolution increases, the GPU's pixel rate of 119.9 GPixel/s and texture rate of 299.6 GTexel/s become the binding constraints. The 448.0 GB/s memory bandwidth is also a factor: the 4K Medium minimum of 57 FPS suggests that memory bandwidth is sufficient for medium settings but not for the larger data sets required by Ultra.

The resolution scaling analysis confirms that this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming. At 4K, only the Low preset maintains an average above 90 FPS, and the Ultra preset falls to 44 FPS. The CPU's 12 cores and 20 threads provide ample processing power even at 1080p, where frame rates are highest, but the GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit memory bus limit performance at higher resolutions and settings.