Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core i5-10400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti presents a compelling combination for Lockdown Protocol, a fast-paced FPS title. The recorded data shows this pairing delivers well above the 60 FPS playability threshold across every resolution and preset tested, making it a strong candidate for high-refresh-rate displays. The CPU, a 6-core, 12-thread Comet Lake part with a boost clock of 4.30 GHz, occupies the 68th percentile among all tested processors, while the GPU, an Ada Lovelace architecture card with 7680 shading units and 12 GB of GDDR6X memory, sits in the 84th percentile of all tested graphics cards. This combination of a mid-range CPU from the 10th generation and a high-end GPU from the 40-series creates a system where the graphics card carries most of the rendering load, but the processor still keeps pace at lower resolutions. The benchmark database records average frame rates, not minimum or maximum values, so the analysis relies on these averages to assess playability and performance scaling.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the lowest resolution tested, the system produces its highest frame rates. The Low preset averages 199.6 FPS, which is the peak performance recorded for this combination. The Medium preset drops to 174 FPS, showing a performance cost of 25.6 FPS for the step up in visual quality. High settings average 166.1 FPS, a further reduction of 7.9 FPS from Medium. The Ultra preset, the most demanding, still averages 145.3 FPS, which is 85.3 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold. The scaling from Low to Ultra at this resolution represents a 27.2% reduction in average frame rate, from 199.6 to 145.3 FPS. Every preset at 1080p clears the playability threshold with a substantial margin, and the lowest average, on Ultra, is still more than double the 60 FPS target.

Moving to 2560x1440, the average frame rates decline as expected with the increased pixel count. The Low preset averages 179.8 FPS, down 19.8 FPS from the 1080p Low result. Medium averages 159.2 FPS, while High averages 137.3 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 108.1 FPS, which remains well above the 60 FPS line. The transition from 1080p to 1440p on the Ultra preset costs 37.2 FPS, a significant drop but one that leaves the system with ample headroom. The Low preset at 1440p still delivers 179.8 FPS, indicating the GPU is not fully saturated at lower settings and the CPU is able to feed it adequately. The spread between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 71.7 FPS, from 179.8 down to 108.1 FPS.

At 3840x2160, 4K resolution, the system still performs strongly. The Low preset averages 147.4 FPS, the highest result at this resolution. Medium averages 105.9 FPS, and High averages 88.1 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 68.7 FPS, which is just 8.7 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold. This is the only preset across all resolutions where the system approaches the playability limit, though it still clears it. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K is steep: 147.4 down to 68.7 FPS, a reduction of 53.4%. The High preset at 88.1 FPS offers a more comfortable margin above 60 FPS, but the data confirms that even the most demanding settings at 4K remain playable. The absence of min and max frame data means the analysis focuses on these averages, which indicate a consistently high level of performance across the board.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Intel Core i5-10400F has an average benchmark score of 14185 across all tests in the database. Its nearest rivals in the CPU rankings are closely matched. The Intel Xeon 6756E scores 14163, which is 0.2% lower than the i5-10400F, making it a near-identical performer. The Intel Core 7 160UL scores 14232, which is 0.3% higher, again a negligible difference. The AMD EPYC 7552 scores 14115, 0.5% lower, and the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C scores 14277, 0.6% higher. These four processors bracket the i5-10400F within a range of roughly 1% in either direction. For Lockdown Protocol, any of these CPUs would deliver essentially the same frame rates when paired with the RTX 4070 Ti, as the GPU would remain the dominant factor in most scenarios. The benchmark scores suggest that users with any of these alternatives would see no meaningful difference in game performance.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has an average benchmark score of 44795. Its nearest rivals are similarly close. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile scores 45152, which is 0.8% higher, a marginal edge. The AMD Radeon Pro 5500 XT scores 45384, 1.3% higher, and the Intel Arc A730M scores 45592, 1.7% higher. The NVIDIA RTX A6000 scores 44075, which is 1.6% lower than the RTX 4070 Ti. These deltas are all under 2%, meaning the frame rates in Lockdown Protocol would be nearly indistinguishable among these cards. The RTX 4070 Ti sits at the 84th percentile of all GPUs, and its closest rivals occupy a very tight performance band. A system with any of these alternative GPUs and the same i5-10400F would produce average frame rates within a few FPS of the recorded values, assuming no other bottlenecks. The data shows that this performance tier is crowded, with several options delivering equivalent results for this game.

CPU and GPU Roles

The division of labor between the Intel Core i5-10400F and the RTX 4070 Ti becomes clear when examining the scaling across resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, the difference between Low and Ultra is 54.3 FPS, from 199.6 to 145.3 FPS. This relatively modest drop indicates that the CPU is capable of driving high frame rates, but the GPU is still the limiting factor at higher settings. At 2560x1440, the same preset comparison shows a 71.7 FPS difference, from 179.8 to 108.1 FPS, which is a larger absolute gap. This widening spread suggests the GPU's workload increases disproportionately as resolution rises. At 3840x2160, the gap grows again to 78.7 FPS, from 147.4 to 68.7 FPS, confirming that the GPU becomes progressively more dominant at higher pixel counts.

The CPU's role is most visible at 1080p with the Low preset, where the system reaches 199.6 FPS. This high average indicates the i5-10400F can sustain frame rates near the 200 FPS mark when the GPU is not heavily taxed. At 1440p Low, the average falls to 179.8 FPS, a 19.8 FPS drop that is primarily attributable to the increased pixel count. At 4K Low, the average falls further to 147.4 FPS, another 32.4 FPS reduction. These drops are driven by the GPU's rendering workload, not the CPU, as the processor's load stays relatively constant across resolutions. The data suggests the i5-10400F provides enough headroom to avoid bottlenecking the RTX 4070 Ti at any resolution, but the GPU is the component that determines the upper limits of performance at 4K.

The preset scaling at each resolution reinforces this interpretation. At 1080p, the transition from Low to Medium costs 25.6 FPS, from Medium to High costs 7.9 FPS, and from High to Ultra costs 20.8 FPS. At 1440p, the steps are 20.6, 21.9, and 29.2 FPS respectively. At 4K, the steps are 41.5, 17.8, and 19.4 FPS. The larger drops at 4K, particularly from Low to Medium, indicate the GPU is working much harder at that resolution. The CPU's influence is secondary; it maintains consistent performance across all settings, while the GPU's capabilities define the frame rate ceiling. For users seeking the highest frame rates, the 1080p Low preset is the most CPU-bound scenario, while 4K Ultra is almost entirely GPU-bound.

FAQ

Q: Can this system maintain 60 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings?

A: Yes. The recorded average frame rate at 4K Ultra is 68.7 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playability threshold by 8.7 FPS. This is the most demanding preset and resolution combination tested, and it remains playable.

Q: What is the highest average frame rate recorded for this combination?

A: The highest average is 199.6 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with the Low preset. This is the peak performance in the measured data across all resolutions and settings.

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

A: At 1080p Ultra, the average is 145.3 FPS. At 4K Ultra, the average is 68.7 FPS. This represents a reduction of 76.6 FPS, or 52.7% of the 1080p value.

Q: Is the Ultra preset at 2560x1440 playable?

A: Yes, the average frame rate at 1440p Ultra is 108.1 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold. It provides a comfortable margin for high-refresh-rate monitors.

Q: Which CPU alternatives perform closest to the Intel Core i5-10400F?

A: The Intel Xeon 6756E is 0.2% lower in average benchmark score, the AMD EPYC 7552 is 0.5% lower, and the Intel Core 7 160UL is 0.3% higher. The AMD Ryzen 3 7320C is 0.6% higher. All are within 1% of the i5-10400F.

Q: Does the RTX 4070 Ti have GPU rivals with similar performance in the database?

A: Yes. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile scores 0.8% higher, the AMD Radeon Pro 5500 XT scores 1.3% higher, and the Intel Arc A730M scores 1.7% higher. The NVIDIA RTX A6000 scores 1.6% lower. All are within 2% of the RTX 4070 Ti.

The Verdict

The recorded data makes the verdict straightforward: this PC can run Lockdown Protocol at every resolution and preset tested. At 1920x1080, the system averages 145.3 FPS on Ultra, 166.1 FPS on High, 174 FPS on Medium, and 199.6 FPS on Low, all far above the 60 FPS threshold. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 108.1 FPS, High averages 137.3 FPS, Medium averages 159.2 FPS, and Low averages 179.8 FPS. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset averages 68.7 FPS, which is the only result close to the playability line, but it still clears it by a margin of 8.7 FPS. The High preset at 4K averages 88.1 FPS, Medium averages 105.9 FPS, and Low averages 147.4 FPS. The verdict by resolution confirms that all four presets at each of the three resolutions are playable. The system never dips below 60 FPS on average in any tested configuration. For a 60 Hz display, every setting is viable. For a 144 Hz display, 1080p and 1440p offer several options above 144 FPS, including 1080p Low at 199.6 FPS, 1080p Medium at 174 FPS, 1080p High at 166.1 FPS, and 1440p Low at 179.8 FPS. At 4K, no preset reaches 144 FPS, but the Low preset at 147.4 FPS comes close.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 68.7 FPS. This is the highest quality setting available, and it remains playable, though the margin above the threshold is slim. Users prioritizing visual fidelity over frame rate headroom can select Ultra with confidence. At 2560x1440, the best settings are also Ultra, with an average of 108.1 FPS. This provides a substantial buffer above 60 FPS and is suitable for most high-refresh-rate monitors. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 145.3 FPS, making it the best choice for this resolution. It clears the 60 FPS threshold by 85.3 FPS and supports smooth gameplay on displays up to 144 Hz. In all cases, the Ultra preset is the recommended setting based on the recorded data, since it is the most demanding option that still meets the playability criterion. Lower presets offer higher frame rates for competitive play, but they are not necessary to achieve playable performance. The data shows no resolution requires a compromise in settings to reach 60 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-10400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti combination ranks 778th out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the top 21% of all recorded system configurations for this game. The rank reflects the balance between the CPU's 68th percentile standing and the GPU's 84th percentile standing. The high GPU percentile drives the combo's position, as the RTX 4070 Ti is a top-tier graphics card, while the i5-10400F is a more modest processor. The ranking indicates that this system outperforms the majority of tested combos, though it does not reach the top tier occupied by systems with newer, higher-end CPUs. The frame rate data supports this ranking: the combo delivers playable performance at all resolutions, with particularly strong results at 1080p and 1440p. The 4K Ultra average of 68.7 FPS is a highlight, showing the GPU's capability even when paired with a 10th generation processor. The 778th position out of 3714 is a strong showing, and the recorded frame rates confirm that this combination is well-suited for Lockdown Protocol across the full range of tested settings.