Lockdown Protocol

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti ranks 581st out of 3,714 tested combinations in Lockdown Protocol. That places this setup comfortably in the top 15.6% of all recorded system configurations for this game. The percentile data reinforces this: the CPU sits in the 71st percentile against all processors, while the GPU lands in the 84th percentile against all graphics cards. This is a combination where the graphics hardware is doing more heavy lifting than the processor in terms of overall system capability.

The ranking position is notable because it indicates that while this is not an elite-tier configuration, it is well above the median experience. The database shows 3,714 combos tracked for Lockdown Protocol, and a rank of 581 means the vast majority of tested systems produce lower frame rates. The i5-11400F is a 6-core, 12-thread Rocket Lake part with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, and the RTX 4070 Ti is an Ada Lovelace GPU with 7,680 shading units. Together, they form a balanced pairing that avoids severe bottlenecking in either direction, which is reflected in the measured frame rates across all resolutions.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern regarding which component matters more in Lockdown Protocol. At 1920x1080, the game is heavily GPU-bound at lower presets. The Low preset produces 235.1 FPS, while Medium drops to 206.6 FPS, High to 187.9 FPS, and Ultra to 144.5 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p is a 38.6% reduction in frame rate, which is a substantial hit that points directly at graphics workload. The CPU, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, maintains enough throughput to feed the GPU at these settings, as evidenced by the fact that even the most demanding preset at 1080p stays above 144 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the GPU becomes even more dominant. The Low preset delivers 209.2 FPS, Medium drops to 158.4 FPS, High to 139 FPS, and Ultra to 104.1 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra here is 50.3%, which is larger than at 1080p. This widening delta indicates that resolution scaling amplifies the GPU workload. The i5-11400F's single-thread performance, measured at 868 in 3dmark_single_thread and 2,024 in Cinebench R23 single-core, is sufficient to keep frame pacing stable even as the GPU takes on more pixel work.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is overwhelmingly the limiting factor. Low preset yields 143.1 FPS, Medium drops to 100.7 FPS, High to 91.2 FPS, and Ultra to 68.4 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra at 4K is 52.2%, the steepest scaling curve in the dataset. The RTX 4070 Ti's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are being pushed hard at this resolution. The CPU's role diminishes further; the 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth of the i5-11400F's dual-channel DDR4 interface is not a constraint here because the GPU's own memory subsystem handles the bulk of the data traffic.

The data indicates that in Lockdown Protocol, the RTX 4070 Ti is the primary driver of performance at every resolution. The CPU is adequate but not exceptional; its 71st percentile ranking against all CPUs suggests it is a mid-range part that does not bottleneck the GPU at 1080p or 1440p, and even at 4K the frame rates remain playable at all presets. The scaling between resolutions reinforces this: at 1080p Low the combo hits 235.1 FPS, at 1440p Low it drops to 209.2 FPS (an 11% reduction), and at 4K Low it falls to 143.1 FPS (a 39.1% reduction from 1440p). These are GPU-driven drops, not CPU limitations.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Lockdown Protocol at 60 FPS on Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 144.5 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best preset for 4K gaming with this combo?

A: The database shows that Ultra settings at 3840x2160 produce an average of 68.4 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold. This is the most demanding preset tested, and it remains playable.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The i5-11400F has an average benchmark score of 17,177. Its closest rival, the AMD EPYC 7H12, scores 17,120, which is 0.3% lower. The Intel Core Ultra 7 164U scores 17,074, also 0.3% lower. The Intel Core i5-12450H scores 17,239, which is 0.4% higher, and the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G scores 17,278, which is 0.6% higher. These are all within a narrow band of performance.

Q: Is the GPU significantly faster than its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 4070 Ti has an average benchmark score of 44,795. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile scores 45,152, which is 0.8% higher. The AMD Radeon Pro 5500 XT scores 45,384, which is 1.3% higher. The Intel Arc A730M scores 45,592, which is 1.7% higher. The NVIDIA RTX A6000 scores 44,075, which is 1.6% lower. The differences are minor, mostly within 2%.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1440p with Medium settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 2560x1440 with Medium settings is 158.4 FPS. This is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold and offers a smooth experience.

Q: Does the system maintain 60 FPS at 4K on the lowest settings?

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 with Low settings, the average FPS is 143.1, which is more than double the playable threshold. Even at Ultra, it stays at 68.4 FPS.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals in the database are all within a 1% performance band. The AMD EPYC 7H12 scores 0.3% higher on average, the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U scores 0.6% higher, the Intel Core i5-12450H scores 0.4% higher, and the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G scores 0.6% higher. For Lockdown Protocol, any of these processors would deliver nearly identical frame rates when paired with the same GPU. The differences are negligible for gaming purposes, as the game is predominantly GPU-bound in this configuration.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4070 Ti's nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile at 0.8% higher average score, the AMD Radeon Pro 5500 XT at 1.3% higher, the Intel Arc A730M at 1.7% higher, and the NVIDIA RTX A6000 at 1.6% lower. None of these alternatives would produce a materially different experience in Lockdown Protocol. The frame rate differences would be within a few percent at any given resolution and preset. For practical purposes, a system with any of these GPUs paired with a similar-generation 6-core processor would land in the same performance tier.

The combination of a 71st percentile CPU and an 84th percentile GPU means that the overall system rank of 581 out of 3,714 is driven more by the GPU's strength than the CPU's. Users with a weaker GPU but a stronger CPU would likely see lower frame rates in this game, as the data shows GPU workload scaling dominates at all resolutions.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 144.5 FPS. This is the maximum quality setting tested, and it delivers more than double the playable threshold. The Low preset hits 235.1 FPS, Medium hits 206.6 FPS, and High hits 187.9 FPS, but there is no need to compromise on quality at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, Ultra settings also remain playable, with an average of 104.1 FPS. This is comfortably above 60 FPS. Low delivers 209.2 FPS, Medium delivers 158.4 FPS, and High delivers 139 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p offers the best visual quality while still maintaining a smooth frame rate.

At 3840x2160, Ultra settings produce an average of 68.4 FPS, which just clears the 60 FPS threshold. This is the most demanding configuration tested, and it is still playable. High settings yield 91.2 FPS, Medium yields 100.7 FPS, and Low yields 143.1 FPS. For players who prioritize frame rate over visual fidelity, dropping to High or Medium provides a significant margin above the threshold.

The Verdict

This system can run Lockdown Protocol at 60 FPS or higher on every preset at every resolution tested. The verdict by resolution is clear: at 3840x2160, all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable, with Ultra averaging 68.4 FPS. At 2560x1440, all presets are playable, with Ultra averaging 104.1 FPS. At 1920x1080, all presets are playable, with Ultra averaging 144.5 FPS.

The data shows no configuration where this combo drops below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The RTX 4070 Ti's 84th percentile ranking among all GPUs, combined with the i5-11400F's 71st percentile ranking among all CPUs, produces a system that is well-suited for this title. The weakest measured result is 4K Ultra at 68.4 FPS, which still provides a comfortable margin above the threshold.

For players who want maximum visual quality, 4K Ultra is viable. For those who prefer higher frame rates, 1440p Ultra delivers 104.1 FPS, and 1080p Ultra delivers 144.5 FPS. The system never requires lowering settings below Ultra to achieve playable performance, which makes it a strong choice for Lockdown Protocol across all common display configurations. The combination ranks 581st out of 3,714 tested combos, placing it in the upper tier of systems capable of running this game without compromises.