Lockdown Protocol

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Intel Core i5-11400F sits in a tightly packed performance cluster according to the database. Its average benchmark score of 17177 places it just 0.3% ahead of the AMD EPYC 7H12, which scores 17120. The Core Ultra 7 164U trails by a similar margin at 17074, or 0.6% behind. On the other side, the Intel Core i5-12450H scores 17239, putting it 0.4% ahead, while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G leads by 0.6% with a score of 17278. In practical terms, any of these four processors would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Lockdown Protocol. The i5-11400F holds the 71st percentile among all CPUs in the database, meaning it outperforms roughly seven out of every ten processors tested.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 posts an average benchmark score of 7472, which places it in the 40th percentile of all graphics cards. Its nearest rivals are remarkably close. The AMD Radeon HD 8850M scores 7447, just 0.3% behind, and the Intel UHD Graphics 750 scores 7441, 0.4% behind. The AMD Radeon R7 350 trails by 0.6% at 7425. The only competitor ahead is the Intel Arc A310 at 7550, a 1% advantage. This clustering means that swapping the GTX 1650 for any of these alternatives would produce statistically indistinguishable frame rates in most scenarios. The GTX 1650 is a Turing-architecture part with 896 shading units, 56 texture mapping units, and 32 ROPs, and it relies on 4 GB of GDDR5 memory across a 128-bit bus.

When pairing the i5-11400F with the GTX 1650, the combination ranks 3580 out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. That places it in the bottom 4% of all CPU-GPU pairings in the database for this specific game. The processor is clearly not the limiting factor; its 6 cores and 12 threads, boost clock of 4.40 GHz, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache are more than adequate for the workload. The GPU, with its modest 2.984 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 53.28 GPixel/s pixel rate, is the bottleneck in nearly every configuration.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data from Lockdown Protocol reveals a consistent pattern: the GTX 1650 is the dominant constraint at every resolution and preset. The CPU's performance headroom is substantial, but the GPU cannot translate that into higher frame rates as resolution scales.

At 1080p, the gap between Low and Ultra settings shows the GPU struggling with increased graphical load. Low settings produce 76 FPS average, while Ultra drops to 35 FPS, a 54% reduction. This steep drop indicates that the game's higher presets demand significantly more from the GPU's shading units and memory bandwidth. The GTX 1650's 128.1 GB/s of bandwidth and 4 GB of VRAM become limiting factors as texture detail and effects increase.

Moving to 1440p, every preset loses ground. Low settings average 56 FPS, down from 76 at 1080p, a 26% decrease. Medium falls from 54 to 40 FPS, a 26% drop. High goes from 47 to 35 FPS, a 26% decline. Ultra drops from 35 to 26 FPS, a 26% reduction. The consistent scaling across all presets suggests the GPU is uniformly stressed by the additional pixel count, with no single setting creating a disproportionate penalty.

At 4K, the situation becomes more severe. Low settings average 36 FPS, Medium 26 FPS, High 22 FPS, and Ultra 17 FPS. The transition from 1440p to 4K roughly halves performance at every preset, which is expected given the 2.25x increase in pixel count. The CPU's role in these frame rates is minimal; the i5-11400F's single-thread score of 868 in 3DMark and 2024 in Cinebench R23 suggest it can feed frames faster than the GTX 1650 can render them.

The verdict is clear: in Lockdown Protocol, the GPU determines playability. The i5-11400F never becomes the bottleneck, even at 1080p Low where the CPU would need to supply frames at the highest rate. Players with this combination should focus on GPU settings rather than CPU-related tweaks.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The database contains measured frame rates for twelve configurations: four presets at each of three resolutions. The playable threshold is 60 FPS average.

At 1920x1080, the results are as follows. Low settings achieve 76 FPS average, the only configuration in the entire dataset to clear the 60 FPS bar. Medium settings produce 54 FPS average, with a minimum of 46 and a maximum of 62. High settings average 47 FPS. Ultra settings drop to 35 FPS average. The Medium preset's variance is notable: the 46 FPS minimum would cause visible stutter during intense combat, while the 62 FPS maximum shows the system can occasionally hit playable territory.

At 2560x1440, no preset reaches 60 FPS. Low settings average 56 FPS, tantalizingly close to the threshold but still short. Medium averages 40 FPS with a minimum of 34 and a maximum of 46. High settings average 35 FPS. Ultra settings average 26 FPS. The Medium preset at 1440p shows a tighter range than its 1080p counterpart, with the minimum only 6 FPS below the average, indicating consistent GPU saturation.

At 3840x2160, performance falls below playable levels across the board. Low settings average 36 FPS. Medium averages 26 FPS with a minimum of 22 and a maximum of 29. High settings average 22 FPS. Ultra settings average 17 FPS. Even the Low preset at 4K cannot sustain a smooth experience, and the Medium preset's 22 FPS minimum would be particularly jarring during fast-paced segments.

The database only records minimum and maximum values for the Medium preset at each resolution. At 1080p Medium, the spread from 46 to 62 FPS represents a 26% variation. At 1440p Medium, the spread narrows to 34 to 46 FPS, a 26% variation. At 4K Medium, the spread is 22 to 29 FPS, a 24% variation. The consistency of these ranges across resolutions suggests the GTX 1650's frame pacing is predictable, but the absolute values are too low for comfortable play above 1080p.

The Verdict

Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol? The answer depends entirely on resolution and settings. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combination of Intel Core i5-11400F and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 delivers 76 FPS average, comfortably clearing the 60 FPS threshold. This is the only playable configuration in the entire dataset. The verdict data confirms this: 1080p Low is the sole playable setting, and it is also the best setting for this resolution.

At 2560x1440, no preset is playable. Low settings come closest at 56 FPS average, but that falls short of the 60 FPS requirement. The verdict data lists no playable settings for 1440p. At 3840x2160, the situation is worse, with even Low settings averaging only 36 FPS. No 4K configuration is playable.

For players seeking a smooth experience, the recommendation is straightforward: run the game at 1080p with Low settings. The 76 FPS average provides headroom above the threshold, though players should be aware that the absence of minimum and maximum data for this preset means frame dips cannot be quantified from the database. The Medium preset at 1080p, at 54 FPS average, is close to playable but does not meet the 60 FPS standard, and its 46 FPS minimum would be noticeable during action sequences.

This system is not suitable for 1440p or 4K play in Lockdown Protocol, regardless of settings. The GPU simply lacks the compute throughput and memory bandwidth to maintain playable frame rates at those resolutions.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings for this PC in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The only playable configuration is 1920x1080 with Low settings, which achieves 76 FPS average. No other resolution or preset combination in the database clears the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Can this system handle 1440p gaming in Lockdown Protocol?

A: No. The best 1440p result is Low settings at 56 FPS average, which falls short of the 60 FPS playable threshold. Medium, High, and Ultra settings produce 40, 35, and 26 FPS respectively.

Q: How does the GTX 1650 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The GTX 1650 scores 7472 on average, placing it 0.3% ahead of the AMD Radeon HD 8850M, 0.4% ahead of the Intel UHD Graphics 750, 0.6% ahead of the AMD Radeon R7 350, and 1% behind the Intel Arc A310.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this system?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor at all resolutions and presets. The i5-11400F ranks in the 71st percentile of all CPUs, while the GTX 1650 ranks in the 40th percentile of all GPUs, and frame rates scale consistently with GPU load.

Q: What frame rates can I expect at 1080p Medium settings?

A: The database records 54 FPS average, with a minimum of 46 FPS and a maximum of 62 FPS. This does not meet the 60 FPS playable threshold on average, though the maximum occasionally reaches playable territory.

Q: How does this CPU-GPU combination rank among all tested systems?

A: The combo ranks 3580 out of 3714 tested combinations in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the bottom 4% of systems in the database for this game.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-11400F and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 pairing ranks 3580 out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places the system in the bottom 4% of all CPU-GPU pairings in the database for this game. The rank reflects the GPU's limitations more than the CPU's capabilities; the i5-11400F's 71st percentile CPU standing shows it can handle modern workloads, but the GTX 1650's 40th percentile GPU standing drags the overall combination down.

The gap between this combo and the top of the database is substantial. With 3714 total combinations tested, a rank of 3580 means only 134 systems perform worse in this game. The practical implication is that most other tested hardware combinations, including those with older or lower-end CPUs paired with stronger GPUs, would deliver better frame rates in Lockdown Protocol.

The CPU's nearest rivals, the AMD EPYC 7H12 and Intel Core i5-12450H, would not change the outcome when paired with this GPU. The GPU remains the bottleneck, so any of the four rival CPUs listed in the database would produce nearly identical results. Similarly, the GPU's nearest rivals, including the Intel UHD Graphics 750 and AMD Radeon R7 350, would perform within 1% of the GTX 1650, meaning a system with any of those alternatives would land in the same performance tier.

The combination's saving grace is the 1080p Low configuration, which achieves 76 FPS average. This is enough for playable performance, but it represents the ceiling for this hardware. Players with this system should treat Lockdown Protocol as a 1080p-only experience and avoid expectations of higher resolutions or graphical fidelity. The data is measured, not estimated, so these results reflect real-world behavior of this specific CPU-GPU pairing.