Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core i5-10400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 presents a balanced mid-range setup for Lockdown Protocol, a 2024 FPS title. The recorded data shows this combination is capable of delivering smooth frame rates across most modern resolutions, with the primary limitation appearing only at 4K with maximum settings. The following analysis breaks down the measured performance data for this specific combo.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160 (4K), the most demanding preset that remains at or above 60 FPS is High, with an average of 63.5 FPS. The data shows a clear step down in performance when moving from Medium to Ultra at this resolution. Medium averages 74.3 FPS, while Ultra drops to 49.1 FPS, which falls below the playable threshold. Low settings at this resolution reach 103.8 FPS, but High is the optimal balance for visual fidelity while keeping the frame rate above 60.

For 2560x1440 (1440p), the RTX 3070 has enough headroom to run Ultra settings at an average of 74.5 FPS. This is the best visual preset available in the database and it clears the 60 FPS threshold with a comfortable margin. High averages 100.6 FPS, Medium 113.2 FPS, and Low 158.8 FPS, but Ultra is the recommended choice because it delivers the full visual experience without sacrificing playability.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), Ultra settings run at an average of 98.2 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold. The lower presets all exceed 130 FPS: High at 133.4, Medium at 154, and Low at 197. Since Ultra is the most demanding preset and it still averages nearly 100 FPS, it is the clear recommendation for 1080p gaming on this hardware.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions and settings shows how the workload shifts between the Intel Core i5-10400F and the RTX 3070. At 1080p, the frame rates are high across all settings, ranging from 98.2 FPS at Ultra to 197 FPS at Low. This wide spread indicates that the GPU is the primary driver of performance, as lowering settings produces large frame rate gains. The CPU has enough headroom to feed the GPU at these frame rates without becoming the limiting factor.

Moving to 1440p, the performance pattern remains similar but with an overall reduction in frame rates. Ultra drops from 98.2 FPS at 1080p to 74.5 FPS at 1440p, a decrease that aligns with the higher pixel count. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 84.3 FPS, compared to 98.8 FPS at 1080p. This narrowing gap suggests the GPU is still the main constraint, but the CPU begins to matter more as frame rates rise.

At 4K, the situation changes noticeably. The difference between Low and Ultra at 3840x2160 is 54.7 FPS, smaller than at lower resolutions. Ultra averages 49.1 FPS, which is below the playable threshold, while Low reaches 103.8 FPS. The reduced scaling between presets at 4K indicates that the GPU is heavily loaded at this resolution, and the CPU's role diminishes further. The i5-10400F, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, is sufficient to keep up with the RTX 3070 at 1440p and below, but at 4K the GPU becomes the definitive bottleneck.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The database provides average FPS for each resolution and preset combination, with no minimum or maximum values recorded. At 1920x1080, the measured averages are 197 at Low, 154 at Medium, 133.4 at High, and 98.2 at Ultra. These numbers show a consistent progression, with each preset step producing a measurable frame rate change. The jump from Ultra to High is 35.2 FPS, while the jump from High to Medium is 20.6 FPS, and from Medium to Low is 43 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the averages are 158.8 at Low, 113.2 at Medium, 100.6 at High, and 74.5 at Ultra. The frame rate drops from 1080p are significant: Low loses 38.2 FPS, Medium loses 40.8 FPS, High loses 32.8 FPS, and Ultra loses 23.7 FPS. This pattern shows that higher presets suffer smaller absolute losses when moving from 1080p to 1440p, which is consistent with GPU-bound behavior.

At 3840x2160, the averages are 103.8 at Low, 74.3 at Medium, 63.5 at High, and 49.1 at Ultra. Compared to 1440p, the losses are substantial: Low drops 55 FPS, Medium drops 38.9 FPS, High drops 37.1 FPS, and Ultra drops 25.4 FPS. The 4K Ultra result of 49.1 FPS is the only measured configuration that fails to reach the 60 FPS playable threshold.

The Verdict

The recorded data confirms that this PC can run Lockdown Protocol at 1080p and 1440p with all settings, including Ultra, maintaining averages above 60 FPS. At 1920x1080, the best playable setting is Ultra at 98.2 FPS. At 2560x1440, Ultra also qualifies at 74.5 FPS. Both resolutions provide a smooth experience with no need to compromise on visual quality.

At 3840x2160, the situation is more nuanced. The playable settings are Low, Medium, and High, with High being the best at 63.5 FPS. Ultra at 4K is not playable according to the database, as it averages 49.1 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS threshold. The verdict by resolution clearly states that High is the best setting at 4K, and it barely clears the playable mark with a 3.5 FPS margin.

Overall, this combination is well-suited for Lockdown Protocol at 1080p and 1440p, offering full settings capability. For 4K, users should stick to High or lower presets to maintain fluid gameplay.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core i5-10400F, based on average benchmark scores, are the Intel Xeon 6756E with an average score of 14163 and a delta of 0.2 percent, the Intel Core 7 160UL at 14232 with a negative delta of 0.3 percent, the AMD EPYC 7552 at 14115 with a delta of 0.5 percent, and the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C at 14277 with a negative delta of 0.6 percent. The i5-10400F has an average benchmark score of 14185, placing it within a narrow band of these alternatives. The closest match in raw score is the Intel Xeon 6756E, which is only 0.2 percent behind, meaning systems built around any of these CPUs would exhibit very similar CPU-driven performance characteristics in Lockdown Protocol.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 has an average benchmark score of 17208. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT at 17083 with a delta of 0.7 percent, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 at 17037 with a delta of 1 percent, the AMD Radeon HD 7970M at 17019 with a delta of 1.1 percent, and the NVIDIA Tesla K40c at 17468 with a negative delta of 1.5 percent. The RX 7600 XT is the closest match, sitting just 0.7 percent below the RTX 3070 in average score. Users considering this CPU and GPU combo can expect nearly identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol if they substitute any of these rival parts, since the performance deltas are all within 1.5 percent.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 4K with Ultra settings?

A: No. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 49.1, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best setting for 1440p on this hardware?

A: Ultra settings at 2560x1440 produce an average of 74.5 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold and is the highest preset available.

Q: How much faster is 1080p compared to 4K at High settings?

A: At 1920x1080 High averages 133.4 FPS, while 3840x2160 High averages 63.5 FPS, a difference of 69.9 FPS in favor of 1080p.

Q: Which component limits performance at 4K in this game?

A: The scaling data indicates the GPU is the primary constraint at 3840x2160, as the frame rate differences between presets shrink and Ultra falls below 60 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 3070 compare to the RX 7600 XT in average benchmark score?

A: The RTX 3070 has an average score of 17208, while the RX 7600 XT scores 17083, a delta of 0.7 percent.

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

A: The lowest average in the database is 49.1 FPS, recorded at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings.