Lockdown Protocol

FAQ

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

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the combination of the Intel Core i5-10400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 delivers an average of 73 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best resolution and preset combination for the highest frame rate?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 200 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The highest preset that still clears 60 FPS at 4K is Ultra, which runs at 73 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 compare to its closest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER?

A: The RTX 4080 has an average benchmark score of 54247, while the RTX 4080 SUPER scores 54209, a delta of just 0.1%. This puts the two cards effectively at parity in overall benchmark performance.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more responsible for performance at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the frame rate scales significantly with the GPU. The difference between Low and Ultra settings is 67 FPS (180 FPS down to 113 FPS), indicating the GPU handles the added graphical load. The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient to keep up at this resolution.

Q: What is the combo rank for this PC in Lockdown Protocol?

A: This specific CPU and GPU combination ranks 663rd out of 3714 tested combos in the database for Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the top percentile of tested systems.

Q: Does the RTX 4080 support modern graphics APIs needed for Lockdown Protocol?

A: Yes. The RTX 4080 supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, which covers the API requirements for a modern FPS title.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU in this combo each have close rivals that would behave nearly identically in Lockdown Protocol.

For the Intel Core i5-10400F, the nearest rival is the Intel Xeon 6756E with an average score of 14163, a delta of only 0.2% from the i5-10400F's 14185. The Intel Core 7 160UL is also close at 14232, which is 0.3% higher. The AMD EPYC 7552 sits at 14115 (0.5% lower) and the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C at 14277 (0.6% higher). Any of these processors would deliver essentially the same CPU-bound performance in this game, though they differ in platform features and availability.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, the closest match is the RTX 4080 SUPER with an average score of 54209, just 0.1% behind. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828, which is 1.1% higher, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698 (2.6% higher) and the AMD Radeon 8060S scores 55757 (2.7% higher). In practical terms, swapping the RTX 4080 for any of these cards would produce very similar frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, with the AMD options offering a slight edge in raw benchmark scores.

The data suggests that a system built with any of these CPU or GPU alternatives would land in the same performance neighborhood. A builder with access to an RTX 4080 SUPER, for instance, should expect nearly identical results to the RTX 4080. Likewise, the CPU choices listed above are interchangeable from a gaming perspective, assuming the rest of the system is configured appropriately.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested CPU and GPU combinations for Lockdown Protocol, this pairing of the Intel Core i5-10400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 ranks 663rd out of 3714 combos. That places it comfortably in the upper tier of systems tested for this game, roughly in the 82nd percentile of all recorded configurations.

The ranking reflects the balance of this pairing. The RTX 4080 is a high-end GPU, sitting in the 86th percentile of all GPUs in the database, while the i5-10400F is a mid-range processor in the 68th percentile of all CPUs. The combination of a strong GPU with a capable but not top-tier CPU produces a system that handles Lockdown Protocol very well at all tested resolutions, though it is not at the very top of the charts.

For context, the combo rank of 663 out of 3714 means there are many systems that outperform it, but the overwhelming majority of tested combos perform worse. The frame rates recorded across all resolutions and presets confirm that this is a system built for high-refresh gaming at 1440p and solid 4K playability.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Lockdown Protocol. The recorded data shows that at every resolution tested, all four presets (Low, Medium, High, and Ultra) clear the 60 FPS playable threshold.

At 3840x2160, the system averages 98 FPS on High, 112 FPS on Medium, 156 FPS on Low, and 73 FPS on Ultra. The best setting at 4K is Ultra, with an average of 73 FPS, which leaves a small but usable margin above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440, performance is strong across the board. Low settings average 180 FPS, Medium averages 158 FPS, High averages 151 FPS, and Ultra averages 113 FPS. The best setting at 1440p is Ultra at 113 FPS, giving a comfortable buffer for demanding scenes.

At 1920x1080, the system is essentially overkill. Low settings hit 200 FPS, Medium averages 176 FPS, High averages 168 FPS, and Ultra averages 151 FPS. The best setting at 1080p is Ultra at 151 FPS, which is ideal for high-refresh monitors.

The verdict is clear: this combination delivers 60 FPS or higher at every resolution and preset combination tested. Players can choose Ultra settings at any resolution and still maintain a playable experience, with the lowest margin being 73 FPS at 4K Ultra.

CPU and GPU Roles

The division of labor between the Intel Core i5-10400F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 becomes clear when examining how frame rates scale across resolutions and presets.

At 1920x1080, the frame rates are high across all presets, but the gap between Low and Ultra is 49 FPS (200 FPS down to 151 FPS). This indicates that the GPU is still the primary driver of performance, but the CPU is capable of feeding it enough data to maintain very high frame rates. The i5-10400F's 6 cores and 12 threads, with a boost clock of 4.30 GHz, are sufficient to avoid becoming the bottleneck at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the pattern shifts slightly. The difference between Low (180 FPS) and Ultra (113 FPS) is 67 FPS, a larger gap than at 1080p. The GPU is doing more work per frame as resolution increases, and the CPU has more headroom relative to the GPU's workload. This suggests the RTX 4080 is the limiting factor at 1440p, not the processor.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the dominant factor. Low settings run at 156 FPS, Medium at 112 FPS, High at 98 FPS, and Ultra at 73 FPS. The spread of 83 FPS between Low and Ultra shows that the RTX 4080's rendering load is the primary constraint. The CPU has ample capacity at this resolution, as the per-frame cost is dominated by GPU work.

Across all resolutions, the data indicates that Lockdown Protocol is a GPU-bound title for this combination. The CPU matters more at 1080p, where frame rates approach 200 FPS and the processor's single-thread performance becomes relevant, but even there the i5-10400F holds up well. At 1440p and 4K, the RTX 4080's capabilities dictate the final frame rate.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS is listed below.

3840x2160: The best setting is Ultra, with an average of 73 FPS. This is the highest preset available and it clears the 60 FPS threshold with a 13 FPS margin. Medium runs at 112 FPS and High at 98 FPS, but Ultra is the recommended choice for maximum visual quality.

2560x1440: The best setting is Ultra, with an average of 113 FPS. This provides a substantial margin above the 60 FPS threshold and is the ideal choice for high-refresh 1440p monitors. Medium runs at 158 FPS and High at 151 FPS, but there is no reason to drop below Ultra at this resolution.

1920x1080: The best setting is Ultra, with an average of 151 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold and even above the refresh rate of most standard monitors. Players with 144 Hz or 165 Hz displays will benefit from the headroom, and the Low preset at 200 FPS shows the ceiling of this combination.

In summary, Ultra is the best preset at every resolution tested. The system has enough GPU and CPU performance to run Lockdown Protocol at maximum settings with frame rates ranging from 73 FPS at 4K to 151 FPS at 1080p.