Lockdown Protocol

Intel Core i5-10400F paired with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 delivers a robust Lockdown Protocol experience, with recorded frame rates that clear the 60 FPS playable threshold at every tested resolution and preset combination. The data shows a system that scales predictably across 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, with the most demanding Ultra preset still maintaining a comfortable margin above playability at each step. The measurements indicate a combination where the GPU carries the graphical load effectively, while the 6-core, 12-thread Comet Lake processor provides sufficient throughput to avoid bottlenecking the frame output in this FPS title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the recorded average frame rates are consistently high across all four settings. The Low preset produces the highest average at 198 FPS, followed by Medium at 177.7 FPS, High at 165.5 FPS, and Ultra at 152.7 FPS. The spread between the lowest and highest presets is 45.3 FPS, showing that even at the most demanding setting, the frame rate remains well above the playability threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages step down in a measured fashion. Low delivers 178.9 FPS, Medium records 159.5 FPS, High reaches 149 FPS, and Ultra still holds at 119.9 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra narrows to 59 FPS here, compared to the 1080p spread, suggesting that resolution scaling begins to tax the system more uniformly across presets.

At 3840x2160, the data shows the largest performance drops. Low averages 157.9 FPS, Medium records 119.7 FPS, High dips to 105.7 FPS, and Ultra falls to 79.9 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 78 FPS, the widest spread of any resolution, which indicates that the highest settings place a significantly heavier load on the GPU when pixel count is maximal.

The recorded data does not include separate minimum or maximum frame rate values, so the analysis relies entirely on average FPS. Across every resolution, the average frame rate stays above 60 FPS, with the lowest recorded value being the 79.9 FPS average at 4K Ultra. This leaves a 19.9 FPS buffer above the playable threshold even in the most demanding scenario tested. The pattern is consistent: each resolution tier shows a monotonic decrease in FPS as settings move from Low to Medium to High to Ultra, with no anomalies in the ordering.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-10400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 ranks 629th out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the top 16.9% of all recorded configurations for this game. The percentile data for the individual components reinforces this position: the CPU sits at the 68th percentile against all tested CPUs, while the GPU lands at the 87th percentile against all tested GPUs.

The ranking position reflects a pairing where the GPU is the stronger element. A GPU at the 87th percentile combined with a CPU at the 68th percentile produces a combo that outperforms the majority of tested systems. The 3714 total combos in the database mean that 629th place is a strong showing, with the vast majority of configurations trailing behind. The data indicates that this specific pairing is well-suited to the demands of Lockdown Protocol, since the GPU's high percentile ranking compensates for the CPU's more modest standing. The frame rate measurements corroborate this, as even the most demanding 4K Ultra preset stays nearly 20 FPS above the playability threshold.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Lockdown Protocol at 4K?

A: Yes. The recorded data shows playable settings at 3840x2160 include High, Low, Medium, and Ultra, with the best settings being Ultra at an average of 79.9 FPS.

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p gaming?

A: At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is the best setting, delivering an average of 119.9 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

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

A: At 1920x1080 Ultra, the average is 152.7 FPS, while at 3840x2160 Ultra, the average drops to 79.9 FPS. This represents a reduction of 72.8 FPS when moving from 1080p to 4K at the same preset.

Q: Which preset gives the highest frame rate at 1080p?

A: The Low preset produces the highest average frame rate at 1920x1080, recording 198 FPS.

Q: Is the Ultra preset at 4K above the playable threshold?

A: Yes, the 4K Ultra preset averages 79.9 FPS, which is 19.9 FPS above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: How does the combo rank compare to other tested systems?

A: This pairing ranks 629th out of 3714 tested combos, placing it in the top 16.9% of all recorded configurations for Lockdown Protocol.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU, the Intel Core i5-10400F has an average benchmark score of 14185. The closest competitor is the Intel Xeon 6756E with an average score of 14163, a delta of 0.2% behind. The Intel Core 7 160UL scores 14232, which is 0.3% ahead of the i5-10400F. The AMD EPYC 7552 records 14115, a 0.5% deficit, while the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C reaches 14277, topping the group at 0.6% ahead. These four alternatives fall within a narrow band of performance, meaning any of them would behave nearly identically in terms of CPU-driven frame pacing.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 has an average benchmark score of 56083. The AMD Radeon 8060S scores 55757, a 0.6% difference behind. The AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB records 55698, sitting 0.7% behind. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X reaches 54828, a 2.3% gap. On the other side, the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE scores 57367, which is 2.2% ahead of the RTX 5080. These rivals bracket the RTX 5080 closely, so swapping in any of them would produce similar frame rates in Lockdown Protocol. The tight clustering of both component groups means that a system built with any of these nearby alternatives would land in the same performance neighborhood, with differences small enough to be imperceptible in most gameplay scenarios.

CPU and GPU Roles

The recorded FPS data reveals how the CPU and GPU divide responsibilities across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are highest, with the Low preset hitting 198 FPS. The relatively small gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution, 45.3 FPS, suggests that the GPU is not fully saturated at lower settings, allowing the CPU to contribute meaningfully to the final frame output. The i5-10400F, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, appears sufficient to feed the RTX 5080 at 1080p.

As resolution increases to 2560x1440, the gap between Low and Ultra widens to 59 FPS. This indicates the GPU is taking on more of the workload as pixel count rises, but the CPU still holds the frame rates high enough that all presets remain above 119 FPS. The scaling from 1080p Low at 198 FPS to 1440p Low at 178.9 FPS is a drop of 19.1 FPS, while the same preset transition from 1440p to 4K Low, from 178.9 to 157.9 FPS, is a drop of 21 FPS. These similar reductions point to a balanced scaling pattern.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's role becomes dominant. The spread between Low and Ultra reaches 78 FPS, the largest of any resolution, showing that the highest settings at 4K place a heavy load on the RTX 5080. The CPU's influence diminishes as the GPU becomes the limiting factor. The fact that Ultra at 4K still averages 79.9 FPS indicates that the GPU can handle the extreme settings without dropping below the playable threshold, while the CPU maintains a supporting role that does not bottleneck the output.

The Verdict

The data confirms that this PC can run Lockdown Protocol at every tested resolution and preset. At 3840x2160, all four settings are listed as playable, with Ultra being the best settings at an average of 79.9 FPS. At 2560x1440, Ultra again leads, delivering 119.9 FPS. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset reaches 152.7 FPS. In every case, the average frame rate clears the 60 FPS threshold by a substantial margin. The lowest recorded average across all configurations is 79.9 FPS at 4K Ultra, which is still 19.9 FPS above the playable mark. This system does not merely meet the playability requirement; it exceeds it at every measured point, making it a dependable choice for Lockdown Protocol across the full range of settings and resolutions.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 152.7 FPS. At 2560x1440, Ultra also qualifies, recording an average of 119.9 FPS. At 3840x2160, Ultra remains the best choice, averaging 79.9 FPS. The verdict data confirms that Ultra is the best setting at all three resolutions, since it clears the 60 FPS threshold in each case. Players can run the game at maximum visual quality without sacrificing playability, as the lowest Ultra average, the 79.9 FPS at 4K, still provides a comfortable buffer above the minimum requirement.