Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core i5-10400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER delivers a consistently smooth experience in Lockdown Protocol across all tested resolutions and presets. The recorded data shows average frame rates well above the 60 FPS playability threshold, with the most demanding setting at 4K still clearing that mark. This analysis breaks down the measured performance, component roles, and optimal configurations based solely on the database results.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo produces its highest frame rates. With Low settings, the average FPS reaches 198.2. Moving to Medium drops the average to 176.4, while High settings yield 168.2. The most demanding Ultra preset still maintains an average of 135.3 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 62.9 FPS, indicating that the GPU has ample headroom even at maximum settings.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong. Low settings average 181 FPS, Medium averages 148.8, High averages 135, and Ultra averages 100.6. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a moderate reduction in frame rates, with the Ultra preset losing 34.7 FPS, which is a 25.7% drop. The High preset loses 33.2 FPS, a 19.7% decline. Lower presets see smaller absolute drops, with Low losing 17.2 FPS and Medium losing 27.6 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates remain playable across all settings. Low averages 139.9 FPS, Medium averages 96.3, High averages 86.8, and Ultra averages 63.3. The Ultra preset barely clears the 60 FPS threshold, making it the tightest margin in the entire dataset. The transition from 1440p to 4K is steep, particularly for the Ultra preset, which loses 37.3 FPS. The High preset loses 48.2 FPS, while Medium loses 52.5 FPS. Low settings see a more modest drop of 41.1 FPS, resulting in a 22.7% reduction.

The data shows no recorded minimum or maximum FPS values, so the analysis relies entirely on average performance. Across all twelve measurements, the lowest average is 63.3 FPS at 4K Ultra, and the highest is 198.2 FPS at 1080p Low. Every single configuration tested exceeds the 60 FPS playability threshold.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions reveals how the balance shifts between the Intel Core i5-10400F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are extremely high, suggesting that the CPU may be the limiting factor at lower settings. The difference between Low and High at 1080p is 30 FPS, but the jump from High to Ultra is 32.9 FPS, showing that the GPU still has influence even at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the GPU begins to take on a larger role. The average frame rates drop by roughly 15% to 25% depending on the preset, which aligns with the increased pixel count. The Ultra preset sees the largest relative decline, indicating that the GPU is working harder at this resolution. The CPU likely remains sufficient to feed the GPU, given the still-high frame rates.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the dominant factor. The Ultra preset averages 63.3 FPS, a 37.1% drop from the 1440p result. The High preset drops 35.7%, Medium drops 35.3%, and Low drops 22.7%. The smaller drop at Low settings suggests that the GPU is not as stressed when visual effects are reduced, but the overall pattern points to the RTX 4070 SUPER as the primary constraint at 4K.

The Intel Core i5-10400F, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, posts a multi-threaded score of 10283 in Cinebench R23 and a single-core score of 1451. These results place it in the 68th percentile among all CPUs. The GPU, meanwhile, sits in the 83rd percentile among all GPUs. The relative percentiles suggest that the GPU is the stronger component in this pairing, which is consistent with the frame rate behavior at higher resolutions.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the best choice, averaging 135.3 FPS. This is more than double the 60 FPS threshold, leaving substantial room for demanding scenes. Even if frame times spike, the average is high enough to absorb temporary drops.

At 2560x1440, Ultra also provides the best experience, averaging 100.6 FPS. This is comfortably above the playability threshold and offers the full visual feature set without sacrificing smoothness. The margin of 40.6 FPS above the threshold provides a solid buffer.

At 3840x2160, Ultra remains viable, averaging 63.3 FPS. This is just 3.3 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold, so it is playable but with less headroom. For users who prefer a larger safety margin, High settings average 86.8 FPS, which is 23.5 FPS above the threshold. The database lists Ultra as the best settings at 4K, but the narrow margin is worth noting.

The verdict data confirms that all four presets are playable at every resolution. The best settings per resolution are Ultra at 1080p, Ultra at 1440p, and Ultra at 4K, with average FPS values of 135.3, 100.6, and 63.3 respectively.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core i5-10400F provide context for CPU-bound scenarios. The Intel Xeon 6756E has an average score of 14163, which is 0.2% lower than the i5-10400F's 14185. The Intel Core 7 160UL scores 14232, 0.3% higher. The AMD EPYC 7552 scores 14115, 0.5% lower, and the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C scores 14277, 0.6% higher. These deltas are all within one percent, meaning any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in CPU-limited situations.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals are all within one percent of the RTX 4070 SUPER's average benchmark score of 43223. The NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB scores 43262, 0.1% lower. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile scores 43268, 0.1% lower. The NVIDIA Quadro M6000 scores 43301, 0.2% lower, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile scores 43667, 1% lower. These GPUs would behave similarly in Lockdown Protocol, though the mobile variants may have different power characteristics.

The practical implication is that swapping the i5-10400F for any of its nearest rivals would not meaningfully change performance. Similarly, swapping the RTX 4070 SUPER for a Quadro M6000 or RTX 5050 Mobile would keep frame rates within the same range. The combo's performance is representative of this performance tier.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings?

A: Yes, the average FPS at 1080p Ultra is 135.3, which is well above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: What is the most demanding setting that stays above 60 FPS at 3840x2160?

A: Ultra settings average 63.3 FPS at 4K, making it the highest preset that clears the threshold. High settings average 86.8 FPS for a larger margin.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 4K?

A: At Ultra settings, the average drops from 135.3 FPS at 1080p to 63.3 FPS at 4K, a loss of 72 FPS. At Low settings, the drop is from 198.2 FPS to 139.9 FPS, a loss of 58.3 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important at higher resolutions?

A: The data shows larger frame rate drops between 1440p and 4K than between 1080p and 1440p, indicating the GPU becomes the dominant factor at higher resolutions.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested combinations?

A: The combo ranks 795th out of 3714 tested combos, placing it in the top 21.4% of all configurations.

Q: Are there similar GPUs that would produce comparable results?

A: The NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB, RTX 5050 Mobile, and Quadro M6000 all score within 0.2% of the RTX 4070 SUPER's average benchmark score, so they would deliver nearly identical frame rates.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 795th out of 3714 tested combinations in Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the top 21.4% of all configurations in the database. The rank reflects the strong performance of the RTX 4070 SUPER, which sits in the 83rd percentile among all GPUs, combined with the i5-10400F's solid 68th percentile CPU score.

The ranking is consistent with the measured frame rates. At 1080p, the combo delivers over 135 FPS at Ultra settings, which is excellent for competitive FPS play. At 4K, the combo still manages 63.3 FPS at Ultra, a rare feat for many configurations. The GPU's high percentile ranking is the main driver of this performance, as the CPU's percentile is lower but still sufficient to avoid major bottlenecks.

The rank of 795 out of 3714 means 2919 tested combos perform worse, while 794 perform better. This places the combo in the upper quartile of all tested hardware. The nearest CPU rivals all score within 0.6% of the i5-10400F, so the CPU is not a differentiator at this level. The GPU's nearest rivals are similarly close, reinforcing that this combo represents a stable performance plateau.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol at all tested resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 135.3 FPS, providing an excellent experience. At 2560x1440, Ultra averages 100.6 FPS, also excellent. At 3840x2160, Ultra averages 63.3 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold but leaves little headroom.

The verdict by resolution lists all four settings as playable at every resolution. The best settings are Ultra at all three resolutions, with average FPS values of 135.3, 100.6, and 63.3 respectively. For users who prioritize a larger safety margin at 4K, High settings at 86.8 FPS would be a more comfortable choice, but Ultra remains technically playable.

The Intel Core i5-10400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER combination is well-matched for Lockdown Protocol. The GPU handles the visual load at higher resolutions, while the CPU provides enough throughput at lower resolutions to sustain high frame rates. The 83rd percentile GPU ranking and 68th percentile CPU ranking combine to deliver a top-quartile result in this game.