Lockdown Protocol

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data for Lockdown Protocol with the Intel Core i5-10400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 shows a clear performance hierarchy across resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, the lowest setting tested, Low, delivers an average of 188 FPS. Moving up to Medium drops the average to 134.6 FPS, while High produces 119.2 FPS. The most demanding preset at this resolution, Ultra, still maintains an average of 86.7 FPS. These numbers indicate that the combo has substantial headroom at 1080p, with even the heaviest settings staying well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, the pattern continues but with a predictable step down. Low averages 136.7 FPS, Medium drops to 98.4 FPS, and High comes in at 86.6 FPS. Ultra at this resolution falls to 64.4 FPS, which remains above the 60 FPS playability mark but with less margin. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows roughly a 25-30% reduction in average FPS across comparable settings, which is consistent with the increased pixel count requiring more GPU work.

At 3840x2160, the situation becomes more constrained. Low averages 88.4 FPS, which is still comfortably playable. Medium drops to 66.1 FPS, keeping the combo just above the 60 FPS threshold. High falls to 56.2 FPS, which sits below the playable line, and Ultra drops further to 40.8 FPS. The 4K results show that this system can handle the game at lower presets, but the higher quality settings push the GPU past its comfortable operating range.

The measured data includes only average FPS values, with no recorded minimum or maximum frame times. The database records averages as the primary metric for this title, so variance information such as frame pacing or stutter behavior is not available from these measurements. What the averages show is a consistent degradation as resolution and preset complexity increase, with the gap between Low and Ultra widening at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the spread between Low and Ultra is 101.3 FPS. At 1440p, that spread narrows to 72.3 FPS. At 4K, it narrows further to 47.6 FPS. This compression at higher resolutions suggests the GPU becomes the limiting factor more decisively as pixel count grows.

CPU and GPU Roles

The Intel Core i5-10400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the Comet Lake architecture, running on the Intel Socket 1200 platform with DDR4 memory support. Its benchmark profile shows a 3dmark single-thread score of 688 and a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 10283. The GPU, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 based on the Ada Lovelace architecture, has a Passmark G3D score of 19545 and a 3dmark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2302. Together, these components place the combo at rank 2006 out of 3714 tested combinations for Lockdown Protocol, putting it in the 54th percentile of systems tested for this game.

The scaling between resolutions reveals which component dominates. At 1920x1080, the CPU has enough headroom to feed the GPU effectively, and the GPU is not fully saturated. Evidence for this comes from the relatively small drop between Medium and High at 1080p: 134.6 FPS versus 119.2 FPS, a difference of only 11.4%. The GPU is still the primary driver, but the CPU is not the bottleneck at these settings. The jump to Ultra at 1080p costs 47.9 FPS compared to Medium, a 35.6% reduction, which shows the GPU struggling more with the advanced rendering features enabled at that preset.

At 2560x1440, the GPU begins to take on a more dominant role. The difference between Low and Medium at 1440p is 38.3 FPS, and between Medium and High it is 11.8 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p costs 34 FPS compared to High, a 39.3% reduction. This larger percentage drop compared to the 1080p Medium-to-High gap suggests that the GPU is working closer to its limit at this resolution. The CPU, with its 6-core configuration and 12 threads, still has enough compute headroom to keep up, but the GPU becomes the limiting factor for the higher presets.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the dominant constraint. The difference between Low and Medium at 4K is 22.3 FPS, and between Medium and High it is 9.9 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K costs 15.4 FPS compared to High, a 27.4% reduction. The fact that even Medium at 4K only reaches 66.1 FPS, barely above the playable threshold, indicates that the RTX 4060 is nearing its rendering ceiling at this resolution. The CPU, which scores 4748 in 3dmark 16-thread tests and 3929 in 8-thread tests, is not the limiting factor here; the GPU's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 128-bit bus width with 272.0 GB/s bandwidth are working hard to feed the 3840x2160 frame buffer.

The preset scaling data reinforces this interpretation. At 1080p, the CPU can keep up with the GPU's output, and the system shows strong performance even at Ultra. At 1440p, the GPU starts to feel the load, and at 4K, the GPU is the clear bottleneck. The CPU's Cinebench R20 single-core score of 609 and multi-core score of 4318 suggest it can handle the game's logic and physics threads, but the rendering load at higher resolutions falls squarely on the GPU.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Lockdown Protocol at 1080p with all settings maxed?

A: Yes. The measured data shows an average of 86.7 FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best preset to use at 1440p for a smooth experience?

A: Ultra at 2560x1440 averages 64.4 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS line. If you want more headroom, High averages 86.6 FPS at the same resolution.

Q: Is 4K playable on this combo?

A: Partially. At 3840x2160, Low averages 88.4 FPS and Medium averages 66.1 FPS, both above 60 FPS. High drops to 56.2 FPS and Ultra falls to 40.8 FPS, so those presets are not recommended at 4K.

Q: How does the CPU compare to similar processors in the database?

A: The i5-10400F has an average benchmark score of 14185 and sits in the 68th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the Intel Xeon 6756E, scores 14163, which is 0.2% lower. The AMD EPYC 7552 scores 14115, 0.5% lower, while the Intel Core 7 160UL scores 14232, 0.3% higher.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 compare to similar GPUs in the database?

A: The RTX 4060 has an average benchmark score of 17639 and sits in the 61st percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon HD 7790, scores 17666, which is 0.2% higher. The AMD Radeon 780M scores 17588, 0.3% lower, and the AMD Radeon Pro 560 scores 17551, 0.5% lower.

Q: What is the most demanding preset that stays above 60 FPS at each resolution?

A: At 1080p, Ultra averages 86.7 FPS. At 1440p, Ultra averages 64.4 FPS. At 4K, Medium averages 66.1 FPS. These are the highest settings that remain above the 60 FPS threshold in the measured data.

The Verdict

The recorded data shows that this combination of the Intel Core i5-10400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 can run Lockdown Protocol at all three tested resolutions, but with important caveats. At 1920x1080, every preset from Low to Ultra clears the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra averaging 86.7 FPS. This is a fully playable experience at 1080p with no settings compromises needed. The system has enough GPU headroom to handle the most demanding preset while still maintaining a substantial margin above the playable line.

At 2560x1440, the verdict is also positive. All four presets, Low, Medium, High, and Ultra, stay above 60 FPS. Ultra averages 64.4 FPS, which is close to the threshold but still acceptable. If you prefer more stability, dropping to High at 1440p gives you 86.6 FPS, a much larger cushion. The data indicates that 1440p is a viable resolution for this combo, particularly if you are willing to use High settings for a smoother experience.

At 3840x2160, the verdict becomes conditional. The playable settings are Limited to Low and Medium, with Medium averaging 66.1 FPS. High drops to 56.2 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold, and Ultra is even worse at 40.8 FPS. For 4K gaming, you would need to stick with Medium or lower presets to maintain playable frame rates. The data shows that this system is not suited for maxed-out 4K gameplay, but it can deliver a playable experience at 4K with reduced quality settings.

Overall, the system is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming. At 1080p, it has enough power for Ultra settings with considerable margin. At 1440p, it can handle Ultra but sits closer to the threshold, so High is the safer choice for consistent performance. At 4K, it is playable only with Medium settings or lower, making it a secondary option for users with 4K displays who are willing to compromise on visual fidelity.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core i5-10400F in the database provide a useful reference for expected CPU performance. The Intel Xeon 6756E scores 14163 in average benchmarks, which is 0.2% lower than the i5-10400F's 14185. The Intel Core 7 160UL scores 14232, 0.3% higher, and the AMD EPYC 7552 scores 14115, 0.5% lower. The AMD Ryzen 3 7320C scores 14277, 0.6% higher. These deltas are small, meaning any of these CPUs would behave nearly identically to the i5-10400F in Lockdown Protocol. In practice, swapping the CPU for one of these alternatives would produce FPS results within a fraction of a percent of what the measured data shows.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 has an average benchmark score of 17639. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon HD 7790, which scores 17666, 0.2% higher, and the AMD Radeon 780M, which scores 17588, 0.3% lower. The AMD Radeon Pro 560 scores 17551, 0.5% lower, and the AMD Radeon Pro 460 scores 17509, 0.7% lower. These differences are negligible for gaming performance. A system with one of these GPUs paired with the i5-10400F would show essentially the same FPS numbers at the same resolutions and settings.

The practical takeaway is that the i5-10400F and RTX 4060 sit in a performance band where their direct rivals are very close. If you are considering a build with any of the listed alternatives, the Lockdown Protocol performance would be nearly indistinguishable from the measured results. The CPU percentile of 68 and GPU percentile of 61 indicate that both components are above average for their respective categories, but neither is a top-tier part. The combo's rank of 2006 out of 3714 combinations for this game reflects a mid-pack position, with roughly 54% of tested systems performing better.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 86.7 FPS. This gives you the full visual experience with a comfortable margin above the playable threshold. If you want even more frame rate for a high refresh rate display, dropping to High gives 119.2 FPS, and Medium gives 134.6 FPS. Low is the least demanding at 188 FPS, but it is unnecessary for playability at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the most demanding preset that clears 60 FPS is also Ultra, with an average of 64.4 FPS. This leaves only 4.4 FPS of headroom above the threshold, so it is playable but not with much margin. For a more stable experience, High at 86.6 FPS is the recommended choice if you want to avoid dipping close to the 60 FPS line. Medium at 98.4 FPS and Low at 136.7 FPS provide even more headroom for those who prefer smoothness over visual quality.

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Medium, with an average of 66.1 FPS. This is the best visual quality you can achieve at 4K while maintaining playable frame rates. Low at 88.4 FPS is the alternative if you want more performance headroom, but it comes with a noticeable reduction in visual fidelity. High and Ultra at 4K are not viable, as they average 56.2 FPS and 40.8 FPS respectively, both below the 60 FPS playable threshold.