Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core i5-11400F and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 combination delivers a mixed but ultimately capable experience in Lockdown Protocol, a fast-paced FPS. The data shows that this pairing is highly dependent on resolution and quality settings, with 1080p being the only resolution where the full range of presets is viable. At 1440p, the combo holds its own at medium and high settings, while 4K is strictly for those who prioritize frame rate over visual fidelity, requiring the low preset to stay above the 60 FPS threshold. This analysis breaks down the recorded frame rates, examines the roles of the CPU and GPU, and provides context on how this specific hardware configuration ranks among other tested combos.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for Lockdown Protocol reveals a clear scaling pattern across the three tested resolutions. At 1920x1080, the combo performs strongly across the board. With the Low preset, the average frame rate reaches 127.9 FPS, which is the highest recorded value for this configuration. Stepping up to Medium yields 91.9 FPS, and High settings produce 81.9 FPS. Even the most demanding Ultra preset manages to clear the 60 FPS playable threshold with an average of 62.1 FPS. This means at 1080p, users have the freedom to choose any preset without sacrificing smooth gameplay.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance envelope tightens considerably. The Low preset delivers a very playable 94.7 FPS average. Medium settings follow at 65.4 FPS, and High settings just barely maintain the 60 FPS target with an average of 60.4 FPS. The Ultra preset, however, drops below the playable threshold, recording an average of 43.4 FPS. This suggests that at 1440p, the Ultra preset is too demanding for this hardware, but High and below remain viable options for competitive play.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes dramatically. The Low preset is the only setting that achieves a playable average, hitting 60.7 FPS. Every other preset falls short of the 60 FPS mark. Medium settings average 45.9 FPS, High settings average 39.2 FPS, and Ultra settings bottom out at 30.6 FPS. The data indicates a steep performance cliff at 4K, where the GTX 1070's 8 GB of GDDR5 memory and 256-bit bus are insufficient for higher quality presets in this title. The difference between Low and Ultra at this resolution is a 30.1 FPS swing, highlighting the immense cost of the Ultra preset on this hardware.

The overall pattern is consistent: each step up in resolution reduces the headroom available for quality settings. The delta between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 65.8 FPS, while at 1440p it is 51.3 FPS, and at 4K it is 30.1 FPS. This diminishing gap indicates that at lower resolutions, the GPU has more spare capacity to handle increased graphical load, whereas at 4K, even the Low preset is operating near the hardware's limit.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 60 FPS on a 1080p monitor?

A: Yes, the recorded data shows that at 1920x1080, all four presets (Low, Medium, High, and Ultra) achieve average frame rates above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The Ultra preset averages 62.1 FPS, so even the most demanding settings are playable.

Q: What is the best quality setting for 1440p gameplay?

A: According to the verdict data, the High preset is the best playable option at 2560x1440, with an average of 60.4 FPS. The Medium preset is also playable at 65.4 FPS, but High offers the maximum visual quality that still clears the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset is not recommended, as it averages only 43.4 FPS.

Q: Is 4K gaming possible with this hardware?

A: 4K gaming is only possible at the Low preset, which averages 60.7 FPS. The Medium, High, and Ultra presets all fall below the 60 FPS playable threshold, with averages of 45.9 FPS, 39.2 FPS, and 30.6 FPS respectively. This makes 4K a marginal experience limited to low visual fidelity.

Q: How much of a performance difference is there between the Low and Ultra presets at 1080p?

A: The difference is substantial. The Low preset averages 127.9 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 62.1 FPS. This represents a 65.8 FPS drop, or roughly a 51% reduction in average frame rate when moving from the least to most demanding preset.

Q: Does the game favor one component more than the other?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions and presets. The steep drop in frame rates from 1080p to 4K, and the inability to run Ultra at 1440p or 4K, points to the GTX 1070's graphics processing limits rather than the CPU's capabilities.

Q: What is this combo's overall rank among tested systems?

A: This specific combination of Intel Core i5-11400F and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 ranks 3105 out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the lower half of the database, indicating that while it can run the game, many other configurations offer more headroom.

CPU and GPU Roles

Understanding which component matters more for Lockdown Protocol requires examining the scaling between resolutions and presets. The CPU, an Intel Core i5-11400F with 6 cores and 12 threads, has a strong synthetic benchmark profile. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 14340 and single-core score of 2024 place it in the 71st percentile of all CPUs. The Passmark multithread score of 16908 and single-thread score of 2981 further demonstrate its competence for gaming workloads. This processor is unlikely to be a limiting factor in this title, as its boost clock of 4.40 GHz and Rocket Lake architecture provide ample processing power.

The GPU, a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070, is a different story. It sits in the 47th percentile of all GPUs, with a Passmark G3D score of 13498. Its 1920 shading units and 6.463 TFLOPS of FP32 performance are respectable for its generation, but the data shows that this is the component that dictates playability. The frame rate drops from 1080p to 4K are far more severe than what would be expected if the CPU were the bottleneck. For instance, at 1080p High, the average is 81.9 FPS, but at 4K High, it falls to 39.2 FPS, a reduction of 52%. This dramatic scaling with resolution is characteristic of a GPU-limited scenario.

The role of each component becomes clearer when examining the preset scaling at a fixed resolution. At 1080p, moving from Low to Ultra reduces the average frame rate from 127.9 to 62.1 FPS. This 65.8 FPS difference is almost entirely attributable to the GPU's workload, as the CPU's processing requirements for the game's logic and physics remain constant. The fact that the Ultra preset at 1080p still achieves 62.1 FPS suggests the CPU can feed the GPU sufficiently, but the GPU is working near its maximum capacity. At 4K, the Ultra preset drops to 30.6 FPS, further confirming that the GTX 1070's pixel throughput and memory bandwidth are the limiting factors.

In practical terms, the CPU provides a stable foundation, but the GPU determines the quality ceiling. Users with this combo should prioritize lowering graphical settings over resolution scaling. The data shows that at 1440p, the High preset is the maximum playable option, whereas at 1080p, all presets are playable. This indicates that if a user wants higher visual fidelity, they should drop the resolution to 1080p and raise the preset, rather than trying to maintain high settings at 1440p or 4K. The CPU's headroom is sufficient to handle the game's demands, but the GPU's performance envelope is the deciding factor for playability.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core i5-11400F provide context on its processing capabilities. The AMD EPYC 7H12 has an average score of 17120, which is just 0.3% lower than the i5-11400F's average benchmark score of 17177. The Intel Core Ultra 7 164U scores 17074, a 0.6% difference. These processors would behave similarly in Lockdown Protocol, meaning they would not bottleneck the GTX 1070 in most scenarios. The Intel Core i5-12450H and AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G score 17239 and 17278 respectively, showing deltas of -0.4% and -0.6%. For gaming purposes, any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical performance when paired with this GPU, as the frame rates would still be dictated by the graphics card's limits.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals to the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 are interesting. The AMD FirePro W5000 scores 9803, a 0.2% difference from the GTX 1070's average benchmark score of 9780. The NVIDIA Quadro M2000M scores 9832, a 0.5% difference. These cards would produce nearly identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol. The NVIDIA Tesla M10 and Tesla C2070 score 9724 and 9716, with deltas of 0.6% and 0.7% respectively. These professional-grade cards are not designed for gaming, but their raw compute scores suggest they would perform similarly in terms of average FPS, though driver optimization for gaming titles could vary.

When considering a system upgrade or a similar pre-built configuration, users should expect these rival components to offer the same gaming experience. A system with an AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G and a Quadro M2000M would likely achieve the same frame rates as the i5-11400F and GTX 1070 combination. The practical takeaway is that the GTX 1070's performance class is well-defined, and any comparable GPU from this benchmark tier will exhibit the same resolution and preset limitations. The CPU alternatives are all sufficiently powerful, so the choice of processor among these rivals would have minimal impact on the final FPS numbers.

How This Combo Ranks

The database ranks this specific combination at 3105 out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. This places the Intel Core i5-11400F and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 in the 16th percentile of all tested systems, meaning roughly 84% of other configurations deliver better performance. This low ranking is primarily driven by the GPU's age and performance tier, as the GTX 1070 falls into the 47th percentile of all GPUs. The CPU is notably stronger, ranking in the 71st percentile, but the overall combo is dragged down by the graphics card.

This ranking does not mean the system is unplayable, but it does indicate a lack of headroom. The verdict data shows that at 1080p, all presets are playable, which means the combo can handle the game at the most common resolution. However, the rank suggests that most other tested systems can achieve higher frame rates or maintain playability at higher resolutions and presets. For example, a system with a higher-ranked GPU would likely sustain 60 FPS at 1440p Ultra, whereas this combo cannot. The rank of 3105 is a relative measure, and the absolute performance is what matters for individual users. The data shows that this combo is functional but not competitive with the majority of systems in the database.

The Verdict

Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol? The answer is yes, but with specific caveats depending on the target resolution. The database's verdict data is clear and actionable.

At 1920x1080, the system is fully capable. All four presets, Low, Medium, High, and Ultra, are playable, with average frame rates of 127.9, 91.9, 81.9, and 62.1 FPS respectively. The best setting is Ultra, which achieves 62.1 FPS, just above the 60 FPS threshold. This is the ideal resolution for this combo, as it provides the most flexibility.

At 2560x1440, the system can run the game at Low, Medium, and High presets, with averages of 94.7, 65.4, and 60.4 FPS. The best playable setting is High, which offers the highest visual quality while still maintaining an average above 60 FPS. The Ultra preset is not playable, averaging only 43.4 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the system is severely constrained. Only the Low preset clears the 60 FPS threshold, with an average of 60.7 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall below the playable threshold, averaging 45.9, 39.2, and 30.6 FPS. The best setting is Low, which is the only viable option for 4K gaming.

In summary, this Intel Core i5-11400F and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 combination is a reliable 1080p gaming machine for Lockdown Protocol. It offers solid performance at 1440p with reduced settings, but it is not suited for 4K gaming beyond the lowest preset. The CPU provides more than enough processing power, but the GPU's 8 GB memory and Pascal architecture limit its ability to handle higher resolutions and presets. Users seeking a smooth experience should target 1080p with any preset or 1440p with High settings. The system runs the game, but its 3105 rank out of 3714 combos indicates that it is a moderate performer best suited for lower resolution play.