Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 delivers a strong performance profile for Lockdown Protocol, comfortably clearing the 60 FPS threshold at 1080p and 1440p across all tested presets, and even managing playable frame rates at 4K with the right settings. The recorded data shows this combination ranks in the 1068th position out of 3714 tested combos, placing it in the upper third of all systems in the database. The benchmark results indicate that at 4K, only the Ultra preset fails to reach the playable threshold, while at lower resolutions, the system has ample headroom for high-refresh-rate displays.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combo covers three resolutions and four quality presets, providing a comprehensive view of performance scaling. At 1920x1080, the average frame rates are exceptionally high. The Low preset produces an average of 231.9 FPS, while Medium delivers 178.8 FPS. High settings yield 154.4 FPS, and even the demanding Ultra preset maintains an average of 114.3 FPS. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the system is heavily GPU-bound at lower presets but still keeps frame rates well above the 60 FPS playable threshold in every scenario.

Moving to 2560x1440, the average FPS drops but remains robust. Low settings produce 185.7 FPS, Medium delivers 132.5 FPS, and High achieves 111.1 FPS. The Ultra preset, which is the most demanding configuration, still manages an average of 82.8 FPS. This represents a clear step down from 1080p but demonstrates that the combo can handle 1440p gaming with room to spare, even at maximum quality settings. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows an average reduction of roughly 25-30% across presets, which is consistent with the increased pixel count.

At 3840x2160, the performance picture changes significantly. The Low preset produces an average of 120.8 FPS, which is still very playable. Medium settings yield 84.3 FPS, and High delivers 74.5 FPS. However, the Ultra preset drops to an average of 56.2 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. This is the only configuration in the entire dataset where the combo cannot maintain smooth gameplay. The difference between High and Ultra at 4K is notable, with a drop of 18.3 FPS, indicating that the Ultra preset imposes a significant additional load on the GPU.

Across all resolutions, the data shows a consistent pattern: the Low preset offers the highest frame rates, followed by Medium, then High, with Ultra being the most demanding. The gap between Low and Ultra is substantial at every resolution. At 1080p, the difference is 117.6 FPS, at 1440p it is 102.9 FPS, and at 4K it is 64.6 FPS. These deltas highlight how much performance headroom exists in the lower presets, which can be leveraged for competitive play or higher refresh rates.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results indicate that the GPU becomes the dominant performance factor as resolution increases, while the CPU plays a more significant role at lower resolutions. At 1920x1080, the average FPS values are extremely high, ranging from 114.3 at Ultra to 231.9 at Low. This suggests that the RTX 3080 is capable of rendering frames faster than the i5-11400F can feed it in some scenarios, particularly at the Low preset where the frame rate approaches the CPU's practical limit for this game. The data shows that the gap between Low and Medium at 1080p is 53.1 FPS, while the gap between Medium and High is 24.4 FPS, indicating diminishing returns as settings increase.

At 2560x1440, the GPU workload increases, and the frame rates scale down accordingly. The average FPS drops from 185.7 at Low to 82.8 at Ultra, a reduction of 102.9 FPS. This scaling is more pronounced than the difference between 1080p and 1440p at the same settings, which suggests that the GPU is becoming the primary bottleneck. The CPU, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, still has enough headroom to keep up with the GPU's output at this resolution, as evidenced by the relatively smooth scaling between presets.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor. The average FPS at Low is 120.8, which is lower than the 1080p Low result of 231.9 FPS, but still high enough to suggest the CPU is not holding back performance. The Ultra preset at 4K, with an average of 56.2 FPS, shows that the RTX 3080 is struggling with the combined load of high resolution and maximum settings. The scaling from High to Ultra at 4K is a drop of 18.3 FPS, which is the largest percentage drop between adjacent presets in the entire dataset, further confirming that GPU compute resources are saturated.

The recording shows that the i5-11400F, with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz and a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14340, provides sufficient single-thread and multi-thread performance for this game. The CPU percentile ranking of 71 indicates it outperforms most processors in the database, and its nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 7H12 and Intel Core i5-12450H, which have similar average benchmark scores. This means that for Lockdown Protocol, the CPU is unlikely to be a bottleneck at any resolution, and the GPU will determine the final frame rate in most scenarios.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals in the database provide a useful comparison for understanding the i5-11400F's performance level. The AMD EPYC 7H12 has an average score of 17120, which is 0.3% lower than the i5-11400F's average of 17177. The Intel Core i5-12450H scores 17239, which is 0.4% higher, and the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G scores 17278, which is 0.6% higher. The Intel Core Ultra 7 164U scores 17074, which is 0.6% lower. These deltas are all within a narrow band, meaning that any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical performance in Lockdown Protocol when paired with the same GPU. The practical takeaway is that the i5-11400F sits in a performance tier where small differences in benchmark scores translate to negligible FPS differences in real gaming scenarios.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals show a similar pattern. The NVIDIA P106-100 has an average score of 23249, which is 0.3% higher than the RTX 3080's average of 23172. The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 16 scores 23250, also 0.3% higher, while the AMD Radeon RX 6600M scores 23273, which is 0.4% higher. The AMD Radeon R9 M290X scores 23276, which is 0.4% higher. These differences are minimal, so users with any of these GPUs would experience nearly identical average frame rates in Lockdown Protocol. However, it is important to note that the RTX 3080 has a much higher TDP of 320 W and a larger die size of 628 mm², which may affect sustained performance in thermally constrained environments, though the recorded data does not include temperature or power measurements.

When considering a system upgrade or alternative build, the data suggests that swapping the i5-11400F for one of its nearest rivals would have no meaningful impact on Lockdown Protocol performance. Similarly, replacing the RTX 3080 with a GPU that has a similar average benchmark score would produce comparable results. The combo rank of 1068 out of 3714 indicates that this pairing is well within the upper performance tier, and the specific choice of components within this tier matters less than the overall balance between CPU and GPU.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank in the database is 1068 out of 3714 tested combinations, placing it in the 71st percentile of all systems. This means that roughly 71% of tested combos perform worse than this setup, while 29% perform better. The ranking reflects the balance between the i5-11400F's strong single-thread performance and the RTX 3080's high-end rasterization capabilities. The CPU's percentile rank of 71 and the GPU's percentile rank of 68 are closely aligned, indicating that neither component is disproportionately holding back the other in most scenarios.

Relative to all tested combos, this pairing is well-suited for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1080p and 1440p. The data shows that the combo can exceed 100 FPS at 1080p on Ultra settings and maintain over 80 FPS at 1440p on the same preset. At 4K, the combo drops below 60 FPS only on the Ultra preset, which is a demanding configuration that many high-end systems would struggle with. The ranking of 1068 out of 3714 suggests that there are many faster combos, but the majority of systems in the database would deliver lower frame rates in this game.

The percentile rankings for the individual components are also informative. The i5-11400F outperforms 71% of all CPUs in the database, which is a solid result for a mid-range processor. The RTX 3080 outperforms 68% of all GPUs, which is expected for a high-end card from the Ampere generation. The combination of these two components creates a system that is balanced for gaming, with neither part being a clear weak link. The recorded FPS data confirms this balance, as the frame rates scale predictably with resolution and settings changes.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol well at all tested resolutions, with the exception of 4K Ultra settings. At 1920x1080, the system clears the 60 FPS threshold with significant margin across all presets, from 114.3 FPS at Ultra to 231.9 FPS at Low. The best settings for 1080p are Ultra, which delivers an average of 114.3 FPS, making this resolution ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. At 2560x1440, all four presets are playable, with Ultra producing an average of 82.8 FPS, which is the best balance of visual quality and performance. The verdict for 1440p is that the system can run the game at maximum settings while staying well above the playable threshold.

At 3840x2160, the system is playable on High, Low, and Medium settings, but not on Ultra. The best playable setting at 4K is High, which achieves an average of 74.5 FPS. The Low preset delivers 120.8 FPS, and Medium produces 84.3 FPS, both of which are comfortably above 60 FPS. The Ultra preset, at 56.2 FPS, falls short of the playable threshold, so users with 4K displays should avoid this preset. The data shows that the system has enough GPU power for 4K gaming as long as the most demanding settings are toned down.

Overall, this combo is a strong choice for Lockdown Protocol. At 1080p and 1440p, the system delivers excellent performance with no compromises, and at 4K, it remains playable with minor settings adjustments. The playable threshold of 60 FPS is cleared in 11 out of 12 tested configurations, with only the 4K Ultra preset falling short. For users who prioritize high frame rates, the 1080p and 1440p results are particularly impressive, offering headroom for competitive play.

FAQ

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

A: No, the Ultra preset at 3840x2160 produces an average of 56.2 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The High preset at 4K achieves 74.5 FPS and is the best playable setting.

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

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 delivers an average of 82.8 FPS, which is the highest quality setting that remains playable. All four presets at 1440p clear the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested systems?

A: The combo ranks 1068 out of 3714 tested combinations, placing it in the upper third of all systems in the database. The CPU and GPU have percentile rankings of 71 and 68, respectively.

Q: What is the fastest preset at 1080p?

A: The Low preset at 1920x1080 produces an average of 231.9 FPS, which is the highest frame rate recorded for this combo. The Ultra preset still delivers 114.3 FPS, making it suitable for high-refresh-rate gaming.

Q: Are there any presets where the frame rate drops below 60 FPS?

A: Yes, only the Ultra preset at 3840x2160 falls below the playable threshold, with an average of 56.2 FPS. All other resolution and preset combinations in the dataset are above 60 FPS.

Q: How much performance difference is there between Low and Ultra at 4K?

A: The difference is 64.6 FPS, with Low producing 120.8 FPS and Ultra producing 56.2 FPS. This indicates that the Ultra preset imposes a significantly higher load on the GPU at 4K resolution.