Lockdown Protocol

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data for Lockdown Protocol with the Intel Core i5-10400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER shows a system that consistently clears the 60 FPS playability threshold across every tested configuration. The measurements cover three resolutions and four quality presets, with average frame rates only.

At 1920x1080, the lowest tested resolution, the combo delivers its highest raw numbers. The Low preset averages 196.7 FPS, which is the fastest result in the entire dataset. Medium follows at 174.8 FPS, High at 165.2 FPS, and Ultra at 152.5 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra is 44.2 FPS, indicating that even the most demanding preset at this resolution leaves substantial headroom above the 60 FPS threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain elevated but show a predictable decline. Low averages 178.1 FPS, Medium drops to 159.1 FPS, High comes in at 151 FPS, and Ultra still holds at 113.2 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra here widens to 64.9 FPS, suggesting that the GPU is becoming more stressed as pixel count rises, though the CPU continues to feed frames comfortably.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset finally shows meaningful strain. Low averages 155.2 FPS, Medium drops to 114.3 FPS, High falls to 99.3 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 71.7 FPS. While every setting remains above 60 FPS, the Ultra result is only 11.7 FPS above the playable threshold, making it the closest call in the entire measurement set. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 83.5 FPS, the largest spread recorded.

No minimum or maximum frame times were recorded in the database, so the analysis relies solely on average FPS figures. The absence of min/max data means frame pacing consistency cannot be assessed from these measurements, but the averages alone indicate a smooth experience in most configurations.

How This Combo Ranks

The database places this combination at rank 678 out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. That puts it in the top 18.3 percent of all recorded systems, a strong position for a game that demands both CPU and GPU throughput.

The CPU, an Intel Core i5-10400F, sits at the 68th percentile among all processors in the database. Its average benchmark score is 14185, which is within 0.3 percent of the nearest rival, the Intel Core 7 160UL, and 0.2 percent above the Intel Xeon 6756E. The AMD EPYC 7552 trails by 0.5 percent, while the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C leads by 0.6 percent. These deltas are tiny, meaning the i5-10400F is squarely in a performance cluster where small benchmark variations separate entries.

The GPU, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER, performs at the 86th percentile among all GPUs. Its average benchmark score of 54209 places it just 0.1 percent behind the standard RTX 4080, and it trails the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X by 1.1 percent. The AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB leads by 2.7 percent, and the AMD Radeon 8060S sits 2.8 percent ahead. Again, the deltas are modest, positioning the RTX 4080 SUPER as a high-end part that trades blows with its immediate competitors.

Given the rank of 678 out of 3714, the combo is not at the absolute top of the database, but it sits comfortably in the upper quintile. The CPU's 68th percentile is the weaker link, while the GPU's 86th percentile carries more weight. In a game like Lockdown Protocol, this suggests the system's overall ranking benefits disproportionately from the graphics card.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals how the balance of responsibility shifts between the CPU and GPU as resolution changes. At 1920x1080, the CPU is the primary driver of performance. The frame rate difference between Low and Ultra is only 44.2 FPS, which is the smallest spread across all resolutions. This compression indicates that the CPU can feed frames faster than the GPU can render them at lower quality settings, but as the preset climbs, the GPU begins to take on more work. The fact that Ultra still delivers 152.5 FPS shows neither component is a bottleneck at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the GPU starts to assert itself. The Low to Ultra gap expands to 64.9 FPS, a 46.8 percent increase over the 1080p spread. Low drops from 196.7 to 178.1 FPS, a 9.5 percent reduction, while Ultra falls from 152.5 to 113.2 FPS, a 25.8 percent reduction. The larger percentage drop at Ultra suggests the GPU is working harder at higher settings, but the CPU still keeps up, as evidenced by the 151 FPS High result.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the dominant constraint. The Low to Ultra spread balloons to 83.5 FPS, and the Ultra preset drops to 71.7 FPS, a 37 percent reduction from the 1440p Ultra figure. Low at 4K still manages 155.2 FPS, which is close to the 1080p Low result of 196.7 FPS, but the gap between presets widens considerably. The CPU's role diminishes as resolution climbs because the GPU must process more pixels per frame, making it the limiting factor at Ultra 4K.

The scaling between resolutions at the same preset reinforces this. At Ultra, 1080p delivers 152.5 FPS, 1440p delivers 113.2 FPS, and 4K delivers 71.7 FPS. That is a 53 percent drop from 1080p to 4K, a clear sign of GPU-bound scaling. At Low, the same comparison shows 196.7, 178.1, and 155.2 FPS, a 21 percent drop, indicating that the CPU maintains more consistent performance when the GPU has less work.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Lockdown Protocol at 4K with all settings maxed out?

A: Yes. The Ultra preset at 3840x2160 averages 71.7 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. It is the lowest recorded result in the dataset, but it remains playable.

Q: Which resolution offers the best headroom above the 60 FPS threshold?

A: At 1920x1080, every preset clears 60 FPS by a wide margin. The lowest result, Ultra at 152.5 FPS, is 92.5 FPS above the threshold. Even at 4K, the lowest result, Ultra at 71.7 FPS, is 11.7 FPS above the threshold.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rivals in the database?

A: The Intel Core i5-10400F scores 14185 on average. It is 0.2 percent faster than the Intel Xeon 6756E, 0.5 percent faster than the AMD EPYC 7552, 0.3 percent slower than the Intel Core 7 160UL, and 0.6 percent slower than the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C.

Q: Is the GPU the stronger component in this pairing?

A: Yes. The RTX 4080 SUPER sits at the 86th percentile among all GPUs, while the i5-10400F sits at the 68th percentile among all CPUs. The GPU also has a higher average benchmark score relative to its nearest rivals, with deltas of 0.1 to 2.8 percent, compared to the CPU's deltas of 0.2 to 0.6 percent.

Q: What is the highest quality preset that stays above 60 FPS at 2560x1440?

A: Ultra at 2560x1440 averages 113.2 FPS, which is 53.2 FPS above the threshold. All presets at this resolution are playable.

Q: Does the frame rate drop evenly as resolution increases?

A: No. The drop from 1080p to 1440p at Ultra is 39.3 FPS, while the drop from 1440p to 4K at Ultra is 41.5 FPS. At Low, the corresponding drops are 18.6 FPS and 22.9 FPS. The reductions grow larger at higher resolutions, confirming that the GPU becomes the limiting factor.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 152.5 FPS. The database confirms this as the best setting, and the headroom of 92.5 FPS above the threshold makes it a safe choice for high refresh rate displays.

At 2560x1440, Ultra is again the best setting, averaging 113.2 FPS. This is 53.2 FPS above the playable threshold, leaving ample room for dips in demanding scenes, though no min/max data is available to confirm the exact range.

At 3840x2160, Ultra remains the best setting, averaging 71.7 FPS. This is the only resolution where the best setting sits close to the threshold, with just 11.7 FPS of headroom. Users who want more margin could drop to High, which averages 99.3 FPS, but the database lists Ultra as the best playable setting.

In all three resolutions, every preset from Low to Ultra meets the 60 FPS requirement. The system never falls below the playable threshold in the recorded data, making the choice of settings a matter of preference for visual quality versus frame rate headroom.

The Verdict

The data shows that this PC can run Lockdown Protocol at all tested resolutions and presets. The verdict by resolution is unambiguous: every configuration clears the 60 FPS threshold.

At 1920x1080, the system delivers between 152.5 and 196.7 FPS depending on the preset. Ultra at 152.5 FPS is the best setting, and the performance is strong enough for high refresh rate monitors. At 2560x1440, Ultra averages 113.2 FPS, which remains well above the threshold and suitable for smooth gameplay. At 3840x2160, Ultra averages 71.7 FPS, which is playable but with the least margin of any tested setup.

The weakness in this pairing is the CPU. Its 68th percentile ranking and close rival deltas indicate it is adequate but not exceptional, and the frame rate compression at 1080p suggests it can limit performance in lighter GPU loads. The GPU, sitting at the 86th percentile, is the stronger component and the reason the system maintains such high frame rates at 4K.

The overall ranking of 678 out of 3714 combos places this system in the top 18 percent of the database for Lockdown Protocol. It is not a top-tier build, but it is more than capable for this game. Users who prioritize maximum visual fidelity at 4K should use Ultra and accept the 71.7 FPS average. Users who want more headroom should drop to High at 4K for 99.3 FPS, or run Ultra at 1440p for 113.2 FPS. In every case, the system meets the playability standard.