Lockdown Protocol

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that holds at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with a recorded average of 73 FPS. This leaves a comfortable 13 FPS margin above the playability threshold, meaning the GPU still has some headroom even at the highest settings. The scaling from High to Ultra at this resolution is steep: High averages 98 FPS, while Ultra drops to 73 FPS, a 25 FPS penalty for the extra visual fidelity.

At 2560x1440, Ultra is again the answer, with an average of 113 FPS. The gap between High (151 FPS) and Ultra (113 FPS) is 38 FPS, showing that the higher settings carry a significant cost even at this lower resolution. Still, 113 FPS is well above the 60 FPS threshold, and the frame rate remains smooth for fast-paced FPS gameplay.

At 1920x1080, the choice is Ultra at 155 FPS average. This is nearly 2.6 times the 60 FPS threshold. The step from High (197 FPS) to Ultra (155 FPS) costs 42 FPS, but the absolute frame rate is so high that the drop is unlikely to be noticed. In short, at every resolution tested, the Ultra preset clears 60 FPS, so there is no need to compromise on settings for playability.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU each have close rivals in the database, and understanding these near matches helps contextualize what this combo would feel like in practice. The Intel Core i5-11400F sits at the 71st percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17177. Its nearest rival, the AMD EPYC 7H12, scores 17120, a delta of just 0.3 percent. That is an extraordinarily small difference, meaning the two processors are effectively interchangeable for this game. The Intel Core i5-12450H is 0.4 percent behind, and the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G is 0.6 percent behind. The Intel Core Ultra 7 164U is 0.6 percent ahead. For Lockdown Protocol, any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical CPU-bound behavior.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 ranks at the 86th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 54247. Its closest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER at 54209, a delta of only 0.1 percent. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X is 1.1 percent ahead, the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB is 2.6 percent ahead, and the AMD Radeon 8060S is 2.7 percent ahead. The practical takeaway: swapping the RTX 4080 for an RTX 4080 SUPER would produce nearly identical frame rates in this game. The AMD alternatives score slightly higher in synthetic benchmarks, but the deltas are all under 3 percent, so the gameplay difference would be minimal. For users considering a similar build, any of these near-identical components would land in the same performance envelope.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data covers three resolutions and four settings levels, with average FPS for every combination. Some entries also include minimum and maximum FPS, which adds context for frame pacing and spikes.

At 3840x2160, Low settings produce an average of 157 FPS. Medium averages 112 FPS, with a minimum of 95 and a maximum of 129. High averages 98 FPS, and Ultra averages 73 FPS. The range from Low to Ultra spans 84 FPS, which illustrates how heavily the highest settings tax the GPU at 4K. The Medium entry is the only one at this resolution with min/max data, showing a 34 FPS spread between the lowest and highest recorded frames.

At 2560x1440, Low averages 211 FPS. Medium averages 173 FPS, with a minimum of 147 and a maximum of 199, a 52 FPS spread. High averages 151 FPS, and Ultra averages 113 FPS. The total spread from Low to Ultra is 98 FPS. Notably, the Medium min/max range at 1440p is wider than at 4K, which may indicate more variable frame pacing at this resolution.

At 1920x1080, Low averages 234 FPS. Medium averages 206 FPS, with a minimum of 175 and a maximum of 237, a 62 FPS spread. High averages 197 FPS, and Ultra averages 155 FPS. The Low-to-Ultra spread is 79 FPS. The Medium preset at 1080p shows the widest min/max range in the entire dataset, which is curious given that lower resolutions typically reduce GPU load. The data suggests that at 1080p, the CPU may be introducing some frame time variance even with a strong GPU.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol at 60 FPS or higher at every resolution and preset combination tested. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset averages 73 FPS, which clears the threshold by 13 FPS. At 2560x1440, Ultra averages 113 FPS. At 1920x1080, Ultra averages 155 FPS. There is no resolution or settings level in the measured data where the average frame rate falls below 60 FPS.

The verdict by resolution is unambiguous: all four settings at all three resolutions are playable. The most demanding scenario, 4K Ultra, still delivers 73 FPS on average, which is a strong result for a fast-paced FPS. The combination of the Intel Core i5-11400F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is more than sufficient for this title, and users who prioritize frame rate over visual fidelity can push much higher: Low settings at 1080p reach 234 FPS, and even 4K Low hits 157 FPS. For competitive play, the high refresh rate potential is clearly present. For visual quality, the Ultra preset remains viable at every resolution.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals how the balance between CPU and GPU shifts across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are extremely high across all settings, and the scaling from Low (234 FPS) to Ultra (155 FPS) is 79 FPS. The fact that even Low settings cannot exceed 234 FPS suggests the CPU is starting to cap performance at this resolution, since a GPU like the RTX 4080 would typically be capable of far more at 1080p in a purely GPU-bound scenario. The Medium preset at 1080p also shows the widest min/max spread in the dataset (175 to 237 FPS), which further hints at CPU-induced frame time variability.

At 2560x1440, the GPU load increases, and the frame rates drop accordingly. Low averages 211 FPS, and Ultra averages 113 FPS. The CPU is less likely to be the limiting factor here, as the higher resolution places more demand on the GPU. At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the dominant constraint. Low averages 157 FPS, and Ultra drops to 73 FPS. The 84 FPS spread across settings at 4K is the largest of any resolution, which is expected because the GPU becomes increasingly saturated as resolution and settings rise.

The pattern is consistent: at 1080p, the CPU plays a more significant role, limiting maximum frame rates even with a top-tier GPU. At 1440p and 4K, the GPU becomes the primary factor, and the frame rate scales more directly with settings. For users with high refresh rate 1080p monitors, the i5-11400F may be the bottleneck. For 1440p and 4K displays, the RTX 4080 is the performance driver.

FAQ

Q: What is the best settings preset for 4K gameplay?

A: Ultra at 3840x2160 averages 73 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold. All four presets at 4K are playable, but Ultra is the most demanding option that still clears 60 FPS.

Q: How much faster is Low compared to Ultra at 1440p?

A: Low averages 211 FPS at 2560x1440, while Ultra averages 113 FPS. That is a 98 FPS difference between the two presets.

Q: Is the RTX 4080 much faster than the RTX 4080 SUPER?

A: The RTX 4080 scores 54247 in average benchmarks, and the RTX 4080 SUPER scores 54209, a delta of only 0.1 percent. They are effectively identical in performance.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU matter more at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the CPU appears to limit maximum frame rates. Even Low settings cap at 234 FPS, and the Medium preset shows a wide min/max spread of 175 to 237 FPS, suggesting CPU-related frame time variance.

Q: Are all settings playable at 1080p?

A: Yes. Low averages 234 FPS, Medium averages 206 FPS, High averages 197 FPS, and Ultra averages 155 FPS. All are far above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the closest CPU rival to the i5-11400F?

A: The AMD EPYC 7H12 scores 17120, just 0.3 percent behind the i5-11400F's 17177 average benchmark score. The Intel Core i5-12450H and AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G are also within 0.6 percent.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Lockdown Protocol, this pairing of the Intel Core i5-11400F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 ranks 449th out of 3714 tested combos. That places it in the top 12 percent of all configurations tested for this game. The rank reflects the overall balance of CPU and GPU performance across the measured scenarios.

Given that the combo achieves at least 73 FPS in the worst case (4K Ultra) and up to 234 FPS at 1080p Low, the high rank is justified. The RTX 4080 is responsible for most of the top-tier results, while the i5-11400F is capable enough to avoid dragging down frame rates at 1440p and 4K. At 1080p, the CPU does limit the absolute ceiling, which likely prevents this combo from ranking even higher. Still, 449th out of 3714 is a strong showing, and the data confirms that this system delivers a smooth, high-frame-rate experience in Lockdown Protocol across all tested resolutions and settings.