Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core i5-10400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 lands at rank 2860 out of 3714 tested combinations for Lockdown Protocol. That places this combo in the lower third of the database, but the raw ranking does not tell the whole story. This is a 6-core, 12-thread Comet Lake processor paired with a Turing-based GPU that has 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus. The CPU sits at the 68th percentile against all processors, while the GPU is at the 58th percentile against all GPUs. The combination is clearly capable of running the game, but the data shows that the experience scales heavily with resolution and preset choices. At 1080p, this combo dominates the game. At 1440p, it remains solid. At 4K, it falls apart at anything above Low settings. The overall rank of 2860 reflects that the hardware is mid-pack in absolute terms, but for this specific title, the practical playability window is wider than the rank might suggest.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 2860 out of 3714 puts this configuration in the 77th percentile of all tested combinations, meaning roughly 23% of tested systems perform worse. That is not a flattering position, but the measured FPS data reveals why: the game is highly sensitive to both CPU and GPU load, and this pair hits a ceiling at higher settings. The CPU's avg benchmark score of 14185 places it near the middle of the pack, while the GPU's avg benchmark score of 15290 is similarly mid-range. The recorded data shows a clear pattern: at 4K Ultra, the combo drops to 32.8 FPS, which is below the playable threshold of 60 FPS. At 1080p Ultra, it reaches 71.1 FPS, which is comfortable. The ranking reflects the average experience across all tested scenarios, and that average is dragged down by the 4K results. For a builder targeting 1080p or 1440p, this rank undersells the actual experience. The system is not a high-end performer, but it is a dependable mid-range option for this game at mainstream resolutions.

CPU and GPU Roles

The division of labor between the Intel Core i5-10400F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 shifts dramatically across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the CPU has enough headroom to feed the GPU, and the GPU becomes the limiting factor. The evidence is in the scaling: going from Low to Ultra at 1080p drops the average FPS from 142.4 to 71.1, a reduction of 71.3 FPS. The CPU's single-thread score of 688 in 3DMark and its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1451 suggest it can handle the game's logic at this resolution without bottlenecking. At 2560x1440, the GPU load increases, and the gap between settings narrows slightly. Low runs at 107.1 FPS, while Ultra runs at 53.2 FPS, a difference of 53.9 FPS. The GPU's memory bandwidth of 336.0 GB/s becomes more relevant here, as higher resolutions demand more texture throughput. At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly overwhelmed. Low settings produce 70.2 FPS, but Medium drops to 49 FPS, and Ultra falls to 32.8 FPS. The CPU's role diminishes at 4K because the GPU is saturated. The data indicates that the RTX 2060 is the primary constraint at 1440p and 4K, while the CPU is adequate across all tested resolutions. The 12 threads and 12 MB of shared L3 cache are sufficient for this game's demands, and the memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s from the dual-channel DDR4 setup does not appear to create a bottleneck in the recorded results.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions and four settings levels, with average FPS recorded for each combination. At 1920x1080, the results are strong across the board. Low settings deliver 142.4 FPS average, Medium delivers 106.1 FPS, High delivers 92.2 FPS, and Ultra delivers 71.1 FPS. All four settings stay above the 60 FPS playable threshold. At 2560x1440, the results remain playable for three of the four settings. Low runs at 107.1 FPS, Medium at 74.2 FPS, High at 66.6 FPS, and Ultra drops to 53.2 FPS, which falls below the threshold. At 3840x2160, only Low settings remain playable at 70.2 FPS. Medium drops to 49 FPS, High to 42.9 FPS, and Ultra to 32.8 FPS. The pattern is consistent: each step up in resolution costs roughly 30% to 40% of the average FPS at the same settings. Notably, the database records no minimum or maximum FPS values for any of these scenarios, so the analysis relies entirely on average FPS. The lack of min/max data means frame time consistency is not measured, but the averages are stable enough to draw clear conclusions. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 71.3 FPS, while at 1440p it is 53.9 FPS, and at 4K it is 37.4 FPS. This compression at higher resolutions confirms that GPU saturation reduces the impact of settings changes.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals in the database provide context for its compute capability. The Intel Xeon 6756E scores 14163, which is 0.2% lower than the i5-10400F's 14185 average. The Intel Core 7 160UL scores 14232, which is 0.3% higher. The AMD EPYC 7552 scores 14115, which is 0.5% lower, and the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C scores 14277, which is 0.6% higher. All four rivals are within a fraction of a percent of the i5-10400F, meaning any of them would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Lockdown Protocol. The GPU's nearest rivals are similarly close. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 scores 15283, which is 0.0% different from the RTX 2060's 15290. The AMD Radeon 680M scores 15270, which is 0.1% lower. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM scores 15199, which is 0.6% lower, and the AMD Radeon RX 7600 scores 15171, which is 0.8% lower. In practical terms, swapping the RTX 2060 for any of these GPUs would produce nearly identical FPS in this game, since all are within 1% of each other in aggregate benchmark scores. The takeaway for builders is that this combo sits in a dense cluster of similar-performing hardware. If the i5-10400F or RTX 2060 is unavailable, any of these rivals would serve as a near-equivalent replacement without changing the playability picture at 1080p or 1440p.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which delivers 71.1 FPS average. This is the best possible setting for this resolution, and the data shows that all four presets are playable. For a builder prioritizing image quality, Ultra at 1080p is the clear choice. At 2560x1440, the most demanding playable preset is High, which delivers 66.6 FPS average. Ultra falls to 53.2 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold, so High is the maximum playable setting. The margin at High is slim but acceptable. At 3840x2160, the only playable preset is Low, which delivers 70.2 FPS average. Medium drops to 49 FPS, so there is no room for compromise at 4K. The recommended configuration is 1080p Ultra for the best balance of visual quality and performance, 1440p High for a solid experience with some settings headroom, and 4K Low only for users who prioritize resolution over everything else. The data does not include any intermediate settings between these four presets, so the transition from playable to unplayable is abrupt at each resolution boundary.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Lockdown Protocol at 60 FPS at 1080p?

A: Yes, at all four tested presets. The lowest average FPS at 1080p is 71.1 FPS at Ultra settings, which is above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p?

A: High settings deliver 66.6 FPS average, which is the highest playable preset. Ultra settings drop to 53.2 FPS, which is below the playable threshold.

Q: Is 4K playable with this hardware?

A: Only at Low settings, which produce 70.2 FPS average. Medium settings fall to 49 FPS, and Ultra drops to 32.8 FPS, both below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The i5-10400F has an average benchmark score of 14185. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon 6756E at 14163 (0.2% lower), the Intel Core 7 160UL at 14232 (0.3% higher), the AMD EPYC 7552 at 14115 (0.5% lower), and the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C at 14277 (0.6% higher). All are effectively equivalent.

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

A: The RTX 2060 has an average benchmark score of 15290. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 is 0.0% different at 15283, the AMD Radeon 680M is 0.1% lower at 15270, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is 0.6% lower at 15199, and the AMD Radeon RX 7600 is 0.8% lower at 15171.

Q: What is the overall rank of this combo in the database?

A: The combo ranks 2860 out of 3714 tested combinations for Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the lower third of all tested systems.