Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT delivers a strong performance profile for Lockdown Protocol, an FPS title released in 2024. Measured data shows this combination is capable of exceeding the 60 FPS playability threshold across most settings and resolutions, with the most demanding configuration being 4K Ultra, which falls short. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS by resolution and preset, examines the CPU and GPU roles, contextualizes the combo's rank, and provides alternative hardware comparisons.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combination produces exceptionally high frame rates. With Low settings, the average FPS reaches 242.2. Moving to Medium, the average drops to 173.4, while High settings yield 150.4. The most demanding preset, Ultra, still maintains an average of 114.8 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a performance reduction of roughly 53%, yet even the lowest figure remains far above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain strong but begin to show the increased pixel load. Low settings produce an average of 179.5 FPS, which is a 26% decrease compared to the same settings at 1080p. Medium settings average 124.6 FPS, and High settings average 107.9 FPS. Ultra settings at this resolution average 81.1 FPS, a 29% drop from the 1080p Ultra result, but still comfortably playable.

The 3840x2160 resolution presents the greatest challenge. Low settings average 116 FPS, which is a significant 35% reduction from the 1080p Low result. Medium settings average 83.9 FPS, and High settings average 73.7 FPS. At Ultra settings, the average FPS falls to 52.4, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The data shows a clear trend: the gap between Low and Ultra widens as resolution increases, from a 53% difference at 1080p to a 55% difference at 4K, indicating that the GPU's rendering load scales heavily with both resolution and preset complexity.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results indicate that the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, while the CPU provides sufficient headroom at lower resolutions. Evidence for this is the scaling between 1080p and 1440p. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 242.2 to 179.5, a 26% reduction. At High settings, the drop is from 150.4 to 107.9, a 28% reduction. This consistent ~26-28% penalty when increasing pixel count by 78% suggests the GPU is already near its limit at 1080p Low, and the additional pixels force it to work harder.

The CPU's role is more prominent at 1080p, where frame rates are extremely high. The difference between Low (242.2 FPS) and Medium (173.4 FPS) settings at 1080p is a 28% reduction, which is larger than the 25% reduction seen at 1440p between Low (179.5 FPS) and Medium (124.6 FPS). This suggests that at 1080p, the CPU is able to feed frames quickly enough that the GPU's workload changes with settings have a more pronounced effect. At 4K, the CPU's influence diminishes further. The difference between Low (116 FPS) and Medium (83.9 FPS) is a 28% reduction, but the absolute frame rates are lower, indicating that the GPU's pixel processing is the dominant constraint. The i5-13400F, with its 10 cores and 16 threads, demonstrates sufficient single-thread performance (3DMark single-thread score of 960) to avoid becoming the limiting factor in most scenarios, but the data clearly shows the RX 6800 XT's rendering capacity defines the upper bounds of performance.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-13400F and AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT ranks 1141 out of 3714 tested combinations in Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the 69th percentile of all tested combos, meaning it outperforms the majority of systems tested. The rank is influenced by both components. The CPU holds a percentile rank of 77 among all CPUs, while the GPU holds a percentile rank of 85 among all GPUs. The combo's overall rank of 1141 suggests that the system is well-balanced, with the GPU's strong 85th percentile positioning providing the primary performance driver for this game. The 4K Ultra result (52.4 FPS) is the only configuration that pulls the system below the playable threshold, which is consistent with a GPU that is strong but not top-tier for the most demanding settings.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Based on the nearest rivals for each component, several alternative systems would deliver similar performance. For the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS has an average benchmark score of 25284, a 0% delta from the i5-13400F's average score of 25292. The Intel Core 5 120 and AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D are also close, with scores of 25362 and 25365 respectively, both being 0.3% faster. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800H scores 25201, which is 0.4% slower. In practical terms, these processors would produce nearly identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, as the game's performance at the tested resolutions is more dependent on the GPU.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals show a slightly wider spread. The NVIDIA RTX A1000 Mobile has a score of 47743, which is 1.5% slower than the RX 6800 XT's 48477. The Intel Arc A550M scores 49737, making it 2.5% faster. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti scores 49957, which is 3% faster, and the AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 scores 50001, also 3% faster. In game terms, a user with an RTX A1000 Mobile would see slightly lower frame rates, while those with an Arc A550M or RTX 5070 Ti would see marginally higher results, particularly at 4K where the 3% performance delta could mean the difference between 52.4 FPS and roughly 54 FPS at Ultra settings. The RX 6800 XT sits in a competitive mid-to-high tier for this game.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which averages 114.8 FPS. This is the highest quality setting available and provides a substantial margin above the playability threshold.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are also Ultra, with an average of 81.1 FPS. This result clears the 60 FPS threshold with a 35% margin, indicating that the system has headroom for demanding scenes.

At 3840x2160, the best settings are High, which averages 73.7 FPS. Ultra settings at this resolution fall below the threshold at 52.4 FPS, so High is the recommended maximum for a playable experience. The data shows that Medium (83.9 FPS) and Low (116 FPS) are also viable alternatives for users seeking higher frame rates at 4K.

The Verdict

Yes, this PC can run Lockdown Protocol. The measured data shows that at 1920x1080, all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) clear the 60 FPS threshold, with the lowest being Ultra at 114.8 FPS. At 2560x1440, all four presets also clear the threshold, with Ultra averaging 81.1 FPS. At 3840x2160, three of the four presets are playable: Low (116 FPS), Medium (83.9 FPS), and High (73.7 FPS). The only configuration that fails to reach 60 FPS is 4K Ultra, which averages 52.4 FPS. For users targeting 4K, the High preset is the maximum playable setting, offering a 73.7 FPS average. For 1440p and 1080p, the system has no limitations and can run the game at maximum quality settings with frame rates well above the playability threshold.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest playable settings preset at 1920x1080?

A: Ultra settings are playable at 1920x1080, with an average of 114.8 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Can this system run the game at 4K Ultra settings?

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 52.4, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The highest playable preset at 4K is High, averaging 73.7 FPS.

Q: How does the i5-13400F compare to the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D?

A: The i5-13400F has an average benchmark score of 25292, while the Ryzen 5 5600X3D scores 25365, which is 0.3% higher. The performance difference in Lockdown Protocol is negligible.

Q: What is the performance difference between the RX 6800 XT and the RTX 5070 Ti?

A: The RX 6800 XT has an average score of 48477, while the RTX 5070 Ti scores 49957, which is 3% faster. This would translate to a small frame rate increase, but both are capable of running the game at 60 FPS or higher at most settings.

Q: At 2560x1440, what is the average FPS on Medium settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the average FPS is 124.6, which is 108% above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the main bottleneck at 1920x1080 Low settings?

A: At 1920x1080 Low, the system achieves 242.2 FPS. The data suggests the CPU has sufficient headroom, as the GPU's workload scales significantly with settings changes. The CPU ranks in the 77th percentile, while the GPU ranks in the 85th percentile, indicating the GPU is the stronger component and likely the primary limiter even at lower resolutions.