Lockdown Protocol

Lockdown Protocol is a fast-paced FPS, and the combination of the Intel Core i5-11400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 delivers exceptionally high frame rates across all tested resolutions and settings. The recorded data shows this pairing is capable of far exceeding the 60 FPS playable threshold, even at 4K with maximum visual quality. The RTX 5080 provides the overwhelming majority of the rendering power, while the i5-11400F, a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the Rocket Lake generation, proves sufficient to feed the GPU at 1080p and 1440p without creating a significant bottleneck.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark results are organized by resolution and preset, showing average, minimum, and maximum frame rates where recorded. All figures come directly from the database measurements.

At 1920x1080, the lowest resolution tested, the combo produces its highest raw frame rates. With the Low preset, the average FPS is 234. Moving to Medium, the average drops slightly to 206 FPS, with a minimum of 175 FPS and a maximum of 237 FPS. The High preset yields an average of 197 FPS. Pushing to Ultra, the average is 160 FPS. This means that even at the most demanding preset, the system maintains an average well above 144 Hz, making it suitable for very high refresh rate monitors.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains extremely strong. The Low preset averages 211 FPS. The Medium preset records an average of 180 FPS, with a minimum of 153 FPS and a maximum of 207 FPS. The High preset delivers an average of 157 FPS. At Ultra, the average is 118 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a predictable reduction in frame rates, but the system still comfortably exceeds 100 FPS on average at the highest settings.

At 3840x2160, or 4K, the performance is still impressive, though the gap between presets widens. The Low preset averages 163 FPS. The Medium preset drops to an average of 116 FPS, with a minimum of 99 FPS and a maximum of 133 FPS. The High preset averages 101 FPS. At the Ultra preset, the average is 76 FPS. Even at 4K Ultra, the average frame rate is 76 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold with headroom. The minimum FPS recorded at 4K Medium is 99, indicating that frame pacing remains stable under the load of this preset.

The data reveals a consistent pattern: the RTX 5080 has enough bandwidth and compute power to handle Lockdown Protocol at high frame rates across all tested scenarios. The i5-11400F, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, maintains a 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, which is sufficient to prevent the CPU from becoming the limiting factor in these tests.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 4K resolution?

A: Yes. The verdict by resolution lists all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) as playable at 3840x2160. The average FPS at the Ultra preset is 76, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

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

A: The database records the best settings at 2560x1440 as Ultra, with an average FPS of 118. All presets from Low to Ultra are listed as playable at this resolution.

Q: What is the highest average frame rate recorded for this combo?

A: The highest average FPS is 234, achieved at 1920x1080 with the Low preset. The Ultra preset at 1080p still reaches an average of 160 FPS.

Q: How does the i5-11400F compare to other CPUs in the database?

A: The i5-11400F has a percentile ranking of 71 against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17177. Its nearest rival, the AMD EPYC 7H12, has an average score of 17120, a delta of 0.3 percent. The Intel Core Ultra 7 164U scores 17074, a delta of 0.6 percent.

Q: How does the RTX 5080 compare to other GPUs in the database?

A: The RTX 5080 has a percentile ranking of 87 against all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 56083. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon 8060S, scores 55757, a delta of 0.6 percent. The AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE scores 57367, a delta of -2.2 percent.

Q: Is the minimum FPS ever below the 60 FPS threshold?

A: No. The only recorded minimum FPS values are at the Medium preset: 175 FPS at 1080p, 153 FPS at 1440p, and 99 FPS at 4K. All are well above 60 FPS.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The database provides nearest rival scores for both the CPU and GPU, indicating which other components would produce similar benchmark results and likely similar in-game performance for Lockdown Protocol.

For the Intel Core i5-11400F, the closest performance match is the AMD EPYC 7H12, with an average benchmark score of 17120 versus 17177 for the i5-11400F, a delta of 0.3 percent. The Intel Core i5-12450H scores 17239, a delta of -0.4 percent, meaning it is marginally faster. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G scores 17278, a delta of -0.6 percent, also slightly faster. The Intel Core Ultra 7 164U scores 17074, a delta of 0.6 percent, making it slightly slower. In practice, any of these CPUs would present a similar level of CPU-bound performance, meaning the frame rates in Lockdown Protocol would be very close to those recorded with the i5-11400F, particularly at lower resolutions where the CPU load is higher.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080, the nearest rivals are all AMD Radeon products. The AMD Radeon 8060S has an average score of 55757, a delta of 0.6 percent, putting it just behind the RTX 5080. The AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698, a delta of 0.7 percent, also very close. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828, a delta of 2.3 percent, indicating a slightly larger gap. On the other side, the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE scores 57367, a delta of -2.2 percent, meaning it is somewhat faster. Choosing any of these GPUs would produce frame rates within a few percentage points of the RTX 5080 in most scenarios. The strong similarity in average scores suggests that the performance differences in Lockdown Protocol would be minor, likely translating to a few frames per second at most.

The combination of a CPU with a score near 17177 and a GPU with a score near 56083 would place a system in the same performance tier as the i5-11400F and RTX 5080 combo. Users with these alternative parts can expect comparable results, with the caveat that the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE might offer a slight edge in GPU-bound scenes.

The Verdict

Yes, this PC can run Lockdown Protocol with excellent performance. The verdict by resolution confirms that all tested presets are playable at every resolution, with the playable threshold set at 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the best settings preset is Ultra, with an average FPS of 76. This is above the 60 FPS threshold, making 4K Ultra a viable option for a smooth experience. The High preset averages 101 FPS, Medium averages 116 FPS, and Low averages 163 FPS, providing options for players who prioritize higher refresh rates over visual fidelity.

At 2560x1440, the best settings preset is Ultra, with an average FPS of 118. This is nearly double the playable threshold, allowing for high refresh rate gaming at maximum settings. The High preset averages 157 FPS, Medium averages 180 FPS, and Low averages 211 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the best settings preset is Ultra, with an average FPS of 160. Every preset exceeds 150 FPS on average, with the Low preset reaching 234 FPS. This resolution is clearly the sweet spot for high refresh rate esports-style play, if the user’s monitor supports it.

The data indicates that the only limitation is the user’s display refresh rate. At 1080p and 1440p, the system can drive 144 Hz and even 165 Hz monitors at Ultra settings. At 4K, it maintains over 75 FPS at Ultra, which is smooth for most players. The recorded minimum FPS values, all above 99, suggest there are no significant stutters or frame drops under load.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results show a clear division of labor between the CPU and GPU in Lockdown Protocol. The RTX 5080 is the dominant component, and its performance scaling across resolutions confirms that the game is largely GPU-bound.

Comparing the average FPS at the Ultra preset across resolutions: at 1080p the average is 160 FPS, at 1440p it drops to 118 FPS, and at 4K it drops further to 76 FPS. This scaling pattern is typical of a GPU-bound workload. As the resolution increases, the rendering demand on the GPU grows, and the frame rate falls accordingly. The CPU, the i5-11400F, is not causing a bottleneck at any resolution, because if it were, the frame rates at 1080p and 1440p would be much closer together.

The role of the CPU becomes more apparent at lower resolutions and lower presets. At 1080p Low, the average FPS is 234, which is a very high frame rate. At this level, the CPU’s single-thread performance, measured at a 3dmark_single_thread score of 868, and its multithreaded capability, with a 3dmark_max_threads score of 5652, are sufficient to feed the GPU. The i5-11400F has 6 cores and 12 threads, and its boost clock of 4.40 GHz helps maintain high minimum frame rates, as evidenced by the 175 FPS minimum at 1080p Medium.

At 1440p and 4K, the GPU’s workload increases significantly. The RTX 5080’s 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus with 960.0 GB/s of bandwidth becomes the key factor. The GPU’s 10752 shading units and 112 ROPs handle the pixel processing at these higher resolutions. The CPU’s role diminishes as the frame rate drops, because the GPU takes longer to render each frame, giving the CPU more time to prepare the next frame.

The data suggests that for this game, the GPU is the primary driver of performance. The CPU is adequate and does not limit the experience, but an upgrade to a faster CPU would not yield significant gains in average FPS, especially at 1440p and 4K. Conversely, a weaker GPU would cause a substantial drop in frame rates, particularly at higher resolutions and presets.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database, this specific combination of the Intel Core i5-11400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 is ranked 365 out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the top 10 percent of all tested configurations.

A rank of 365 out of 3714 means that the large majority of tested systems, over 3300 of them, produce lower performance in this game. This is consistent with the measured FPS data, which shows the combo exceeding 60 FPS at 4K Ultra and exceeding 160 FPS at 1080p Ultra.

The high rank is primarily driven by the RTX 5080’s position in the GPU hierarchy. With a percentile ranking of 87 against all GPUs, the RTX 5080 is a top-tier card. The i5-11400F, with a percentile ranking of 71 against all CPUs, is a mid-range processor. The combination of a top-tier GPU with a mid-range CPU results in a system that performs excellently in a GPU-bound game like Lockdown Protocol.

The rank also reflects the balance of the system. While a more powerful CPU, such as one with a higher average benchmark score, might increase the rank slightly, the gains would be marginal due to the GPU-bound nature of the game. The current rank of 365 shows that this combo is well-matched for the game’s demands, offering high frame rates without any single component dragging the performance down. The recorded data supports the conclusion that this is a strong, high-performing combination for Lockdown Protocol.