Lockdown Protocol

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Intel Core i5-11400F sits in a tightly contested performance band according to the database. Its average benchmark score of 17177 places it within 0.6% of several other processors. The AMD EPYC 7H12 scores 17120, a mere 0.3% below the i5-11400F. The Intel Core i5-12450H posts 17239, which is 0.4% higher. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G reaches 17278, outperforming the i5-11400F by 0.6%. The Intel Core Ultra 7 164U scores 17074, trailing by 0.6%. In practical terms, any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical frame pacing in Lockdown Protocol when paired with the same graphics card, as the differences are well within run-to-run variance.

On the graphics side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti occupies a similarly dense performance cluster. Its average benchmark score of 49957 is essentially matched by the AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 at 50001, a delta of only 0.1%. The Intel Arc A550M scores 49737, just 0.4% behind. The AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT leads this group with 50951, a 2% advantage over the RTX 5070 Ti. The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT trails at 48477, which is 3.1% behind. Gaming performance in Lockdown Protocol would be nearly indistinguishable across these four GPUs, with the RX 6900 XT holding a slight edge and the RX 6800 XT sitting at the back of the pack.

The combination of the i5-11400F and RTX 5070 Ti ranks 524th out of 3714 tested combos in this game, placing it in the upper portion of the database. The CPU percentile of 71 versus all CPUs and GPU percentile of 86 versus all GPUs indicate both components sit comfortably above median hardware. Users coming from systems built around any of the rival parts listed above should expect similar behavior in this title.

FAQ

Q: Can this system maintain 60 FPS at 4K in Lockdown Protocol?

A: Yes. The measured data shows all four settings presets at 3840x2160 exceed 60 FPS. The lowest result is Ultra at 72.1 FPS average, while High reaches 94.1 FPS, Medium hits 108.5 FPS, and Low achieves 153.6 FPS.

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

A: The verdict data identifies Ultra as the best settings at 2560x1440, with an average frame rate of 110.8 FPS. All presets are playable at this resolution, but Ultra delivers the highest visual quality while still clearing the 60 FPS threshold by a wide margin.

Q: How much performance drops when moving from 1080p to 4K?

A: At Ultra settings, the average frame rate falls from 146.5 FPS at 1920x1080 to 110.8 FPS at 2560x1440, then to 72.1 FPS at 3840x2160. That represents a 51% reduction from 1080p to 4K at the most demanding preset.

Q: Does the RTX 5070 Ti outperform its closest database rivals?

A: The RTX 5070 Ti scores 49957 on average. It sits between the Intel Arc A550M at 49737 and the AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 at 50001. The AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT is 2% faster, while the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT is 3.1% slower.

Q: How does the i5-11400F compare to its nearest processor rivals?

A: The i5-11400F averages 17177 across benchmark tests. The AMD EPYC 7H12 is 0.3% lower, 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 five processors effectively perform at parity.

Q: Is the 1080p Low preset the fastest configuration tested?

A: Yes. The highest average frame rate recorded for this combo in Lockdown Protocol is 235 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. Medium at 1080p reaches 207.1 FPS, High reaches 195.2 FPS, and Ultra reaches 146.5 FPS.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average frame rate of 72.1 FPS. The frame rate headroom above the 60 FPS threshold is modest but sufficient. High settings at this resolution produce 94.1 FPS, Medium produces 108.5 FPS, and Low produces 153.6 FPS.

At 2560x1440, Ultra is again the best settings choice, delivering 110.8 FPS on average. This clears the playable threshold by roughly 85%. High settings reach 148 FPS, Medium reaches 167.3 FPS, and Low reaches 212.3 FPS.

At 1920x1080, Ultra maintains an average of 146.5 FPS, making it the recommended preset for maximum visual fidelity. High settings run at 195.2 FPS, Medium at 207.1 FPS, and Low at 235 FPS. At every resolution, the Ultra preset stays well above the 60 FPS playability floor, so there is no scenario where this combo forces a settings compromise to remain playable.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol at all tested resolutions and all tested settings presets above 60 FPS. The verdict data lists every preset at every resolution as playable. At 3840x2160, the weakest result is Ultra at 72.1 FPS average, which still clears the threshold. At 2560x1440, Ultra runs at 110.8 FPS. At 1920x1080, Ultra runs at 146.5 FPS.

The system offers substantial headroom even at 4K. The gap between the 4K Ultra result of 72.1 FPS and the 60 FPS threshold is about 20%, meaning transient drops would need to be severe to push the experience below playable. For users prioritizing frame rate over visual fidelity, the 4K Low preset at 153.6 FPS and 1440p Low at 212.3 FPS provide high-refresh-rate options. At 1080p, even the most demanding preset leaves enough performance for high refresh rate displays, with Ultra at 146.5 FPS.

The combination ranks 524th out of 3714 tested combos in this game, confirming that it sits well above the median system in the database. The only scenario where this hardware would not deliver a smooth experience is if the target were far above 60 FPS at 4K Ultra; the 72.1 FPS average at that setting would not satisfy a 120 Hz or 144 Hz 4K display at maximum quality. For standard 60 FPS targets, every configuration is viable.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, Low settings produce 235 FPS average. Medium settings reach 207.1 FPS. High settings deliver 195.2 FPS. Ultra settings run at 146.5 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra represents a 37.7% reduction in average frame rate, which is a moderate cost for the visual upgrade.

At 2560x1440, Low settings average 212.3 FPS. Medium settings average 167.3 FPS. High settings average 148 FPS. Ultra settings average 110.8 FPS. Moving from Low to Ultra at this resolution cuts performance by 47.8%.

At 3840x2160, Low settings average 153.6 FPS. Medium settings average 108.5 FPS. High settings average 94.1 FPS. Ultra settings average 72.1 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra at 4K is 53.1%, the steepest settings penalty across all resolutions.

The min and max frame rate fields are not recorded in the measured data, so the analysis relies on average frame rates. The pattern across resolutions shows that the performance cost of increasing settings grows as resolution rises. At 1080p, the delta between Low and Ultra is 88.5 FPS. At 1440p, the delta is 101.5 FPS. At 4K, the delta is 81.5 FPS. The resolution scaling is also steep: comparing Ultra at 1080p versus Ultra at 4K shows a drop of 74.4 FPS, or about 51%. Comparing Low at 1080p versus Low at 4K shows a drop of 81.4 FPS, or about 35%. This indicates that Lockdown Protocol becomes increasingly GPU-bound at higher resolutions, which is expected for a modern FPS title.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti ranks 524th out of 3714 tested combinations in Lockdown Protocol. This places the combo in the top 14% of all systems in the database for this game. The ranking reflects the strong GPU contribution: the RTX 5070 Ti sits at the 86th percentile among all GPUs, while the i5-11400F sits at the 71st percentile among all CPUs. The GPU is the dominant component in this pairing, which aligns with the frame rate data showing large performance swings when settings change at fixed resolutions.

The CPU's nearest rivals all score within 0.6% of the i5-11400F, so swapping in an AMD EPYC 7H12, Intel Core i5-12450H, AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G, or Intel Core Ultra 7 164U would produce nearly identical results in this title. The GPU's nearest rivals show slightly wider variance: the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT is 2% faster, the AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 is 0.1% faster, the Intel Arc A550M is 0.4% slower, and the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT is 3.1% slower. A system with an RX 6900 XT would rank modestly higher in the combo list, while an RX 6800 XT would rank modestly lower.

The rank of 524 out of 3714 indicates that a large portion of tested combos in the database are slower than this setup, but also that many faster combinations exist, primarily those with higher-end CPUs or newer GPUs. For Lockdown Protocol specifically, the combination is well balanced, with no component acting as a clear bottleneck at any tested resolution.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals how the balance of CPU and GPU load shifts across resolutions in Lockdown Protocol. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are exceptionally high across all presets, with Low at 235 FPS and Ultra at 146.5 FPS. These numbers suggest the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU at high rates, and the GPU is the primary limiter even at 1080p, since reducing settings from Ultra to Low produces a 60% frame rate increase.

At 2560x1440, the same pattern holds but with lower absolute numbers. Low runs at 212.3 FPS and Ultra at 110.8 FPS. The settings scaling remains steep, indicating the GPU is still the dominant constraint. At 3840x2160, the GPU load increases dramatically. Low runs at 153.6 FPS and Ultra at 72.1 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra widens in percentage terms as resolution increases, confirming that the RTX 5070 Ti is the performance ceiling at 4K.

The CPU's role is most visible at the highest frame rates. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 235 FPS, and at 1440p Low it reaches 212.3 FPS. These figures approach the practical limits for many CPU and game engine combinations, but the i5-11400F with its 6 cores and 12 threads appears sufficient to sustain them. The CPU's benchmark results support this: its 3dmark max threads score of 5652 and single thread score of 868 indicate a solid mid-range processor that does not throttle these frame rates.

When comparing resolutions at the same preset, the scaling is steep. For Ultra, the frame rate drops from 146.5 FPS at 1080p to 110.8 FPS at 1440p, then to 72.1 FPS at 4K. The 1440p to 4K drop is 35%, while the 1080p to 1440p drop is 24%. This pattern shows that the GPU becomes progressively more stressed as pixel count rises, while the CPU load remains relatively constant. For users with high refresh rate 1080p or 1440p displays, the GPU still has ample headroom. For 4K displays, the GPU is firmly the limiting factor, and the CPU has minimal influence on the final frame rate at that resolution.