Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core i5-13400F and AMD Radeon RX 570 combination delivers playable performance in Lockdown Protocol only at 1920x1080 with Low settings, where it reaches an average of 79.1 FPS. At every other resolution and preset combination, the recorded average frame rates fall below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The data shows a system that is heavily constrained by the graphics card, with the CPU providing ample headroom that the GPU cannot fully utilize at higher resolutions.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the only playable configuration is Low settings, which produces an average of 79.1 FPS. This is the sole preset at this resolution that clears the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium preset drops to 53.6 FPS, High falls to 47.9 FPS, and Ultra yields 35.9 FPS. For smooth gameplay at 1080p, users must accept Low settings.

At 2560x1440, no preset reaches the 60 FPS playable threshold. The closest option is Low settings at 56.2 FPS, which is just below the target. Medium produces 40.4 FPS, High delivers 35.9 FPS, and Ultra drops to 28.3 FPS. The data indicates that 1440p is not viable for this combination, even with the lowest quality settings.

At 3840x2160, all presets fall far below playable levels. Low settings average 36.9 FPS, Medium drops to 28.5 FPS, High yields 22.7 FPS, and Ultra manages only 16.9 FPS. None of these approach the 60 FPS threshold, making 4K entirely unsuitable for this hardware pairing.

The pattern across resolutions is clear: the RX 570 struggles as pixel count increases. The jump from 1080p Low to 1440p Low represents a 29% performance drop, and moving to 4K Low cuts frame rates by more than half compared to 1080p. The best playable experience is strictly limited to 1080p Low.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a system where the GPU is the dominant bottleneck at all resolutions. The Intel Core i5-13400F, with its 10 cores and 16 threads, ranks in the 77th percentile among all CPUs tested in the database. The RX 570 ranks in the 74th percentile among GPUs. However, in Lockdown Protocol specifically, the combination ranks 3509 out of 3714 tested combos, placing it in the bottom 6% of systems.

The scaling between resolutions demonstrates that the graphics card limits performance far more than the processor. At 1080p Low, the system averages 79.1 FPS. Dropping to 1440p Low reduces this to 56.2 FPS, a 22.9 FPS decrease. At 4K Low, the average falls to 36.9 FPS, another 19.3 FPS reduction. This steep decline with increasing resolution is characteristic of GPU-bound workloads, where the processor has sufficient headroom but the graphics card cannot sustain rendering throughput.

Within each resolution, the preset scaling further confirms the GPU constraint. At 1080p, moving from Low to Medium reduces performance by 25.5 FPS, from Medium to High by 5.7 FPS, and from High to Ultra by 12 FPS. The CPU, which scores 22604 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 3191 in single-core tests, is not the limiting factor. Even at 1080p Ultra, where the GPU is most strained, the CPU has excess capacity that goes unused.

The CPU's role becomes more apparent when considering its benchmark scores relative to the GPU's demands. The i5-13400F achieves a PassMark single-thread score of 3634 and a 3DMark single-thread score of 960, indicating strong per-core performance. These scores suggest the processor can feed frames quickly, but the RX 570's 5.095 TFLOPS FP32 throughput and 224.0 GB/s memory bandwidth cap the overall frame rate.

At higher resolutions, the GPU's 4 GB GDDR5 memory and 256-bit bus become increasingly inadequate. The 4K results, where even Low settings only reach 36.9 FPS, show that memory bandwidth and fill rate limit performance. The RX 570's pixel rate of 39.81 GPixel/s and texture rate of 159.2 GTexel/s are simply insufficient for 4K rendering in this title.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-13400F and AMD Radeon RX 570 combination ranks 3509 out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places the system in the bottom 5.5% of all configurations tested, which is a poor result for a CPU that individually ranks in the 77th percentile and a GPU that ranks in the 74th percentile. The discrepancy between individual component rankings and the combo ranking highlights how severely the GPU bottlenecks the system in this game.

The low combo rank is primarily attributable to the RX 570's age and architecture. The GPU, released in 2017 with GCN 4.0 architecture, has a 4 GB memory buffer that is restrictive for modern FPS titles. The i5-13400F, by contrast, is a current-generation processor with strong multi-threaded performance, scoring 25032 in PassMark multithread tests and 11068 in Geekbench multicore tests. The pairing creates a mismatch where the CPU's potential is largely wasted.

In the database's overall rankings, this combo sits far below the median. The 1080p Low result of 79.1 FPS is the only playable outcome, and even that is modest compared to what higher-ranked combos achieve. The data suggests that users seeking better performance in Lockdown Protocol should prioritize GPU upgrades over CPU upgrades, as the processor is not the constraint.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core i5-13400F provide context for CPU performance. The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS scores 25284 in average benchmarks, essentially identical to the i5-13400F's 25292, with a 0% delta. The Intel Core 5 120 scores 25362, 0.3% higher. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D scores 25365, also 0.3% higher. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800H scores 25201, 0.4% lower. None of these CPUs would meaningfully change Lockdown Protocol performance, since the GPU is the bottleneck.

For the AMD Radeon RX 570, the nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 6800M with a score of 28874, 0.4% higher than the RX 570's 28766. The AMD Radeon R9 M295X scores 28580, 0.7% lower. The AMD Radeon RX 470 scores 28996, 0.8% higher. The NVIDIA Quadro RTX 8000 scores 28421, 1.2% lower. These deltas are small, indicating that swapping to any of these GPUs would produce similar frame rates in Lockdown Protocol.

The RX 470 is particularly notable as a direct sibling, sharing the same Polaris architecture family. Users with an RX 470 would expect nearly identical performance in this game. The RX 6800M, despite being a mobile part, scores close enough that its behavior would be similar. The Quadro RTX 8000, a workstation card, also falls within the same performance band, though its drivers and cooling may differ in practice.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured averages are as follows: Low settings produce 79.1 FPS, Medium produces 53.6 FPS, High produces 47.9 FPS, and Ultra produces 35.9 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium is substantial at 25.5 FPS, while the gap between Medium and High is 5.7 FPS, and between High and Ultra is 12 FPS. This non-linear scaling indicates that the Low preset relieves significant GPU pressure, while the higher presets impose progressively heavier rendering loads.

At 2560x1440, the averages are: Low at 56.2 FPS, Medium at 40.4 FPS, High at 35.9 FPS, and Ultra at 28.3 FPS. The 1440p Low result is notable because it comes within 3.8 FPS of the 60 FPS threshold, suggesting that minor settings tweaks or driver updates could potentially push it over. However, as measured, it remains unplayable by the database's standard. The delta between Low and Medium at 1440p is 15.8 FPS, smaller than at 1080p, which suggests the GPU is already near its limits even at Low.

At 3840x2160, the averages are: Low at 36.9 FPS, Medium at 28.5 FPS, High at 22.7 FPS, and Ultra at 16.9 FPS. The 4K results show a steep decline across all presets. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 20 FPS, and even the best 4K result is far below playable. The min and max FPS values are not recorded in the database, so only average frame rates are available for analysis.

The complete recorded data shows that this system never exceeds 79.1 FPS in any tested configuration. The best result is 1080p Low, and every other combination yields lower averages. The data set includes 12 measured configurations, with 4 presets at each of the 3 resolutions, all showing the same downward trend as resolution increases.

FAQ

Q: What is the best settings preset for this system in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The only playable configuration is 1920x1080 with Low settings, which averages 79.1 FPS. All other presets at any resolution fall below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: Can this system run Lockdown Protocol at 2560x1440?

A: No. The highest average at 1440p is 56.2 FPS with Low settings, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. Medium, High, and Ultra produce 40.4, 35.9, and 28.3 FPS respectively.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more limiting for this game?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor. The Intel Core i5-13400F ranks in the 77th percentile among all CPUs, while the Radeon RX 570 ranks in the 74th percentile among GPUs. However, the combo ranks 3509 out of 3714, and performance drops sharply with resolution, indicating GPU bottlenecking.

Q: How does the RX 570 compare to its nearest rival, the RX 470?

A: The RX 570 has an average benchmark score of 28766, while the RX 470 scores 28996, which is 0.8% higher. In practical terms, the two cards would perform nearly identically in Lockdown Protocol.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1080p with High settings?

A: The measured average at 1080p High is 47.9 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. This preset is not recommended for smooth gameplay.

Q: Does this system meet the playable threshold at any 4K setting?

A: No. At 3840x2160, the best result is 36.9 FPS with Low settings. Medium, High, and Ultra produce 28.5, 22.7, and 16.9 FPS respectively, all far below the 60 FPS threshold.