Lockdown Protocol

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-11400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti ranks 994th out of 3,714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. This places it comfortably in the top 27% of all tested configurations, which is a strong result for a competitive FPS title. The CPU itself sits at the 71st percentile among all processors in the database, while the GPU lands at the 83rd percentile among all graphics cards. The ranking reflects a system that is heavily weighted toward GPU performance, which aligns well with how the game scales across the measured resolutions and settings.

The RTX 3080 Ti's average benchmark score of 41,187 is the dominant factor here. The i5-11400F's average benchmark score of 17,177 is modest by comparison, yet it does not bottleneck the GPU in this specific game based on the recorded frame rates. The combo's rank of 994 suggests that there are many systems with newer or higher-end CPUs paired with similar GPUs that edge it out, but the overall position is still strong enough for high-refresh-rate play at most settings.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data indicates that Lockdown Protocol is far more sensitive to GPU performance than CPU performance, particularly at higher resolutions. At 4K, the jump from Low to Ultra settings drops the average frame rate from 122 FPS to 57 FPS, a reduction of 65 FPS. This is a clear sign that the rendering load is scaling heavily with the graphics card. At 1440p, the same settings transition moves the average from 190 FPS down to 88 FPS, a 102 FPS difference. At 1080p, the Low to Ultra swing is from 234 FPS down to 120 FPS, a 114 FPS difference.

The CPU's role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions where the GPU has less work to do. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 234 FPS average, which is likely near the CPU's practical limit for frame pacing in this title. The i5-11400F has 6 cores and 12 threads with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, and its single-thread benchmark scores (868 in 3dmark single-thread, 2,024 in Cinebench R23 single-core) suggest it can handle high frame rate scenarios without becoming a severe constraint. However, the larger frame rate drops when moving from Low to Ultra at 1080p (114 FPS) compared to 4K (65 FPS) indicate that at lower resolutions, the CPU is doing more of the heavy lifting relative to the GPU.

At 4K, the GPU is the clear bottleneck. The RTX 3080 Ti's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 912.4 GB/s bandwidth are being pushed hard at Ultra settings, where the average drops to 57 FPS. The medium preset at 4K yields 87 FPS average with a minimum of 74 FPS, which shows that even a modest settings reduction relieves enough GPU pressure to double the headroom above the 60 FPS threshold.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers strong results across all presets. Low settings produce an average of 234 FPS. Medium settings average 184 FPS with a minimum of 156 FPS and a maximum of 211 FPS. High settings average 161 FPS. Ultra settings average 120 FPS. Every preset at 1080p clears the 60 FPS playable threshold by a wide margin, and even the Ultra preset has enough headroom for a 120 Hz display.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains excellent. Low settings average 190 FPS. Medium settings average 135 FPS with a minimum of 115 FPS and a maximum of 155 FPS. High settings average 118 FPS. Ultra settings average 88 FPS. The minimum recorded at Medium (115 FPS) is still nearly double the playable threshold, which means there is no risk of dropping below 60 FPS even during demanding scenes.

At 3840x2160, the results are more varied. Low settings average 122 FPS. Medium settings average 87 FPS with a minimum of 74 FPS and a maximum of 100 FPS. High settings average 76 FPS. Ultra settings drop to 57 FPS average, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The minimum frame rate for Medium (74 FPS) indicates that even the lowest dips stay above the threshold, but Ultra at 4K is not viable for consistent 60 FPS gameplay.

The medium preset data is the only set that includes minimum and maximum frame rates, which provides insight into frame pacing. At 1080p Medium, the minimum of 156 FPS and maximum of 211 FPS show a spread of 55 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the spread is 40 FPS (115 to 155). At 4K Medium, the spread is 26 FPS (74 to 100). This pattern suggests that as resolution increases, the frame rate variance narrows, which is typical for GPU-bound scenarios where the workload is more consistent.

The Verdict

This system can run Lockdown Protocol with playable frame rates at all three tested resolutions, but with an important caveat at 4K Ultra. According to the verdict data, the playable settings at 3840x2160 are High, Low, and Medium, with High being the best settings at an average of 76 FPS. Ultra at 4K is not listed as playable because it averages 57 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440, all four settings presets are playable: Low, Medium, High, and Ultra. The best settings are Ultra with an average of 88 FPS. This makes 1440p the sweet spot for this combo, as it allows maximum visual quality while maintaining a frame rate that suits high refresh rate monitors.

At 1920x1080, all four presets are also playable, with Ultra averaging 120 FPS. This is ideal for 1080p high refresh rate displays. The overall verdict is that the system is more than capable for Lockdown Protocol, with the only limitation being 4K Ultra where the GPU runs out of headroom. For 4K gaming, dropping to High settings still yields a smooth 76 FPS average, which is a reasonable trade-off for the resolution.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU provide context for how the i5-11400F compares in general compute performance. The AMD EPYC 7H12 has an average score of 17,120, which is 0.3% higher than the i5-11400F's 17,177. The Intel Core i5-12450H scores 17,239, which is 0.4% higher. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G scores 17,278, which is 0.6% higher. The Intel Core Ultra 7 164U scores 17,074, which is 0.6% lower. These deltas are all within 1% of each other, meaning 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 is not leaving meaningful performance on the table relative to these alternatives.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals show a similar clustering. The AMD Radeon Pro 5300 has an average score of 40,870, which is 0.8% lower than the RTX 3080 Ti's 41,187. The NVIDIA Tesla M40 24 GB scores 41,707, which is 1.2% higher. The NVIDIA Tesla M40 scores 41,897, which is 1.7% higher. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 scores 40,377, which is 2.0% lower. These are all within 2% of the RTX 3080 Ti's average score, suggesting that in synthetic benchmarks, these cards are nearly interchangeable. However, the Tesla M40 variants are data center cards without display outputs, so they would not be practical for gaming. The RTX 5070 is the only consumer alternative here, and it would behave similarly in terms of raw compute, though driver optimizations for Lockdown Protocol could shift real-world results.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 60 FPS on a 4K monitor?

A: Yes, but not at Ultra settings. At 3840x2160, the playable settings are High (76 FPS average), Low (122 FPS average), and Medium (87 FPS average). Ultra averages 57 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gaming with this combo?

A: The verdict data lists Ultra as the best settings at 2560x1440, with an average of 88 FPS. All four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable at this resolution.

Q: How does the Intel Core i5-11400F compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The i5-11400F scores 17,177 on average. The AMD EPYC 7H12 is 0.3% higher, the Intel Core i5-12450H is 0.4% higher, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G is 0.6% higher, and the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U is 0.6% lower. All are within 1% of each other.

Q: Is the RTX 3080 Ti significantly faster than the GeForce RTX 5070?

A: Based on average benchmark scores, the RTX 3080 Ti scores 41,187 while the RTX 5070 scores 40,377. The RTX 3080 Ti is 2.0% higher, which is a negligible difference in synthetic testing.

Q: What is the frame rate variance at 1080p Medium settings?

A: At 1920x1080 Medium, the average is 184 FPS with a minimum of 156 FPS and a maximum of 211 FPS. The spread of 55 FPS indicates occasional dips, but the minimum is still well above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Does the system maintain playable frame rates at 4K Medium settings?

A: Yes, at 3840x2160 Medium, the average is 87 FPS with a minimum of 74 FPS and a maximum of 100 FPS. The minimum stays above the 60 FPS threshold, so gameplay remains smooth.