Lockdown Protocol

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, this combination delivers its fastest results. The Low preset averages 187.2 FPS, which is the highest recorded figure across the entire test matrix. Medium drops to 133 FPS, while High runs at 117.5 FPS. The most demanding preset, Ultra, still holds at 87.1 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is substantial: roughly 100 FPS separates the two extremes, indicating that Lockdown Protocol scales heavily with graphics settings at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the pattern repeats but with lower headroom. Low averages 137.8 FPS, Medium 99.6 FPS, and High 88.5 FPS. Ultra remains comfortably above the 60 FPS playable threshold at 67.9 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p costs about 49 FPS on Low, 33 FPS on Medium, 29 FPS on High, and 19 FPS on Ultra. Interestingly, the absolute FPS loss from raising resolution shrinks as settings increase, which suggests the GPU becomes the limiting factor earlier when settings are higher.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes dramatically. Low averages 86.6 FPS, Medium 64.7 FPS, and High 56.6 FPS. Ultra falls to 39.8 FPS, the only recorded result below the 60 FPS threshold. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is steep: Low loses 51 FPS, Medium loses 35 FPS, High loses 32 FPS, and Ultra loses 28 FPS. The data shows that 4K Ultra is simply too heavy for this hardware, while 4K Low remains very playable.

The measured data includes only average FPS values; no minimum or maximum frame time data was recorded for any resolution or preset. This means the analysis relies on average throughput, not frame pacing consistency. Still, the averages paint a clear picture of a system that scales predictably across resolutions and presets.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database, this specific CPU and GPU pairing ranks 2005 out of 3714 tested combinations for Lockdown Protocol. That places it in the upper-middle portion of the field, roughly in the 54th percentile of all recorded combos. It is not a top-tier setup, but it is far from the bottom. The rank reflects the balance between the Intel Core i5-11400F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, both of which sit in the middle of their respective benchmark distributions.

The CPU holds a percentile rank of 71 among all tested processors, with an average benchmark score of 17177. The GPU ranks at the 61st percentile among all tested graphics cards, with an average score of 17639. The combo rank of 2005 out of 3714 suggests that Lockdown Protocol is not particularly demanding on either component, but the GPU percentile being lower than the CPU percentile hints that the graphics card is the more limiting factor in this pairing.

Given that the game is an FPS title, the 60 FPS playable threshold matters more than raw rank. The data shows that this combo clears that threshold at every resolution except 4K Ultra and 4K High, and even 4K High at 56.6 FPS is close. The rank alone does not tell the full story; the per-resolution results demonstrate that this is a capable machine for most settings combinations.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest CPU rivals in the database are all within a narrow band of average benchmark scores. The AMD EPYC 7H12 scores 17120, which is 0.3% lower than the i5-11400F. The Intel Core i5-12450H scores 17239, 0.4% higher. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G scores 17278, 0.6% higher, and the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U scores 17074, 0.6% lower. These four processors would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Lockdown Protocol, making them direct substitutes if the platform allows.

On the GPU side, the nearest rivals are equally close. The AMD Radeon HD 7790 scores 17666, which is 0.2% higher than the RTX 4060. The AMD Radeon 780M scores 17588, 0.3% lower. The AMD Radeon Pro 560 scores 17551, 0.5% lower, and the AMD Radeon Pro 460 scores 17509, 0.7% lower. These deltas are tiny, meaning any of these GPUs would produce FPS numbers within a fraction of a percent of the RTX 4060 in this game. Users considering alternative hardware could expect nearly identical measured performance from any of these pairings.

It is worth remembering the rival list includes both server and mobile processors on the CPU side, and both desktop and integrated GPUs on the graphics side. The database treats them as comparable based on average benchmark scores, not architectural similarity. For Lockdown Protocol specifically, the close scores suggest the game does not heavily favor any particular architecture within this performance band.

The Verdict

Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol? Yes, for most reasonable settings. At 1920x1080, every preset clears the 60 FPS playable threshold, with Ultra averaging 87.1 FPS, which is a comfortable margin. At 2560x1440, all four presets also stay above 60 FPS, with Ultra at 67.9 FPS. The 1440p Ultra result is the closest call among the playable configurations, but it still clears the bar.

At 3840x2160, the answer becomes conditional. The verdict data lists Low and Medium as playable, with Medium being the best playable setting at 64.7 FPS. High at 56.6 FPS falls below the threshold, and Ultra at 39.8 FPS is well short. For 4K gaming, users must stick to Medium or lower to maintain smooth frame rates. The data indicates that 4K Medium is the maximum preset that stays at or above 60 FPS.

The overall picture is that this hardware is well suited for 1080p and 1440p play at the highest quality, while 4K requires a compromise in visual fidelity. The 60 FPS threshold is met or exceeded in 11 of the 12 tested configurations, with only 4K High and 4K Ultra failing. The single failure at 4K High is marginal, but the 4K Ultra result is decisively below the line.

FAQ

Q: Can the Intel Core i5-11400F and RTX 4060 run Lockdown Protocol at 4K?

A: Yes, but only on Low and Medium presets. 4K Medium averages 64.7 FPS, while 4K High drops to 56.6 FPS and 4K Ultra falls to 39.8 FPS.

Q: What is the best preset for 1080p gameplay?

A: Ultra is playable at 1920x1080 with an average of 87.1 FPS, making it the best setting that stays above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Is the RTX 4060 or the i5-11400F the limiting factor?

A: The GPU ranks at the 61st percentile among all graphics cards, while the CPU ranks at the 71st percentile. The lower GPU percentile suggests the graphics card is the more limiting component in this pairing.

Q: How does 1440p Ultra compare to 1080p Ultra?

A: 1440p Ultra averages 67.9 FPS, while 1080p Ultra averages 87.1 FPS. The 19.2 FPS difference shows the resolution cost at the highest preset.

Q: What settings should be avoided at 4K?

A: High and Ultra should be avoided at 3840x2160. High averages 56.6 FPS and Ultra averages 39.8 FPS, both below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: How close are the nearest rival GPUs in performance?

A: The AMD Radeon HD 7790 is 0.2% faster, the AMD Radeon 780M is 0.3% slower, and the AMD Radeon Pro 560 is 0.5% slower. Any of these would produce nearly identical results.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Medium, with an average of 64.7 FPS. Low also works at 86.6 FPS, but Medium offers a better visual experience while still clearing the threshold. High at 56.6 FPS and Ultra at 39.8 FPS are not viable for smooth gameplay.

At 2560x1440, Ultra is the best choice, averaging 67.9 FPS. This is the only resolution where the highest preset remains playable by a comfortable margin. The next step down, High, averages 88.5 FPS, which offers additional headroom but sacrifices visual quality. For users who prioritize frame rate stability, High is the safer pick, but the data supports Ultra as playable.

At 1920x1080, Ultra again takes the top spot with 87.1 FPS. This is the best combination of visual fidelity and performance in the entire test matrix. High at 117.5 FPS and Medium at 133 FPS are also excellent choices for higher refresh rate displays, but Ultra is the recommended maximum. The 1080p Ultra result is 19.2 FPS higher than 1440p Ultra and 22.4 FPS higher than 4K Medium, showing how much resolution affects this game.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows that Lockdown Protocol is sensitive to both resolution and preset level, but the GPU takes on the larger burden as resolution increases. At 1080p, the CPU percentile of 71 and the GPU percentile of 61 suggest the processor has more headroom, but the game still relies heavily on the graphics card for frame output. The jump from 1080p Low at 187.2 FPS to 1080p Ultra at 87.1 FPS is a 100.1 FPS swing caused entirely by preset changes, which primarily affect GPU load.

At 1440p, the GPU becomes more dominant. The 137.8 FPS Low result drops to 67.9 FPS at Ultra, a 69.9 FPS difference. The CPU still provides enough throughput to keep the GPU fed, but the increasing pixel count puts more strain on the graphics card. The i5-11400F has a boost clock of 4.40 GHz and 12 threads, which is sufficient for this title at this resolution.

At 4K, the GPU is clearly the bottleneck. The 86.6 FPS Low result falls to 39.8 FPS at Ultra, a 46.8 FPS difference, and even the best 4K result is far below the 1080p numbers. The RTX 4060 has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 3072 shading units, and the data indicates that this is not enough to handle 4K Ultra in this game. The CPU, meanwhile, shows no signs of being the limiting factor at any resolution, as the FPS drops align with GPU-bound workload increases.

The scaling between resolutions reinforces this conclusion. From 1080p to 1440p, Low drops by 49.4 FPS while Ultra drops by only 19.2 FPS. From 1440p to 4K, Low drops by 51.2 FPS and Ultra drops by 28.1 FPS. The smaller absolute losses at higher presets indicate that the GPU is already saturated, so adding more pixels has less marginal impact. Users with this hardware should treat the RTX 4060 as the primary constraint for Lockdown Protocol, especially at higher resolutions.