Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9070 is a high-performing combination for Lockdown Protocol, ranking in the top third of all tested hardware pairings. The combo ranks 1099th out of 3714 tested combinations, placing it in the 70th percentile of all systems. This pairing delivers a consistently smooth experience at 1080p and 1440p, with the data showing that it can even handle 4K at respectable frame rates, though the most demanding preset falls short of the 60 FPS playability threshold.

How This Combo Ranks

The Core i5-13400F and Radeon RX 9070 combination sits comfortably above the median for Lockdown Protocol performance. With a rank of 1099 out of 3714 tested combos, this system outperforms roughly 70% of all possible pairings in the database. The CPU component itself holds a 77th percentile ranking against all processors, while the GPU sits at the 69th percentile against all graphics cards, indicating that both components contribute meaningfully to the overall standing.

Breaking down the component scores, the CPU achieves an average benchmark score of 25292, which places it within a tight cluster of similarly performing processors. The GPU contributes an average benchmark score of 23877, showing solid mid-to-high-tier performance. The combination of a strong CPU and capable GPU results in a system that handles Lockdown Protocol's demands without a clear bottleneck at standard gaming resolutions.

The rank data suggests this combo is particularly well-suited for high-refresh-rate 1080p gaming and solid 1440p performance. The measured frame rates confirm this positioning, with the system delivering 245 FPS average at 1080p Low settings and 180 FPS average at 1440p Low settings. These figures place the combo firmly in enthusiast-tier territory for competitive play.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU component reveal that the Core i5-13400F performs nearly identically to several other processors. The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS matches it with a delta of 0%, scoring 25284 against the Intel's 25292 average. The Intel Core 5 120 and AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D both trail by just 0.3%, while the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H edges ahead by 0.4% with a score of 25201. These tiny deltas mean that swapping to any of these CPUs would produce virtually indistinguishable results in Lockdown Protocol.

On the GPU side, the Radeon RX 9070's nearest rivals show a similar pattern of near-identical performance. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z comes within 0.6% of the AMD card's average score, while the AMD Radeon RX 6800S and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile sit within 0.8% and 1.1% respectively. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER rounds out the group with a 1.2% deficit. For Lockdown Protocol specifically, these GPUs would deliver frame rates within a few FPS of each other across all tested settings.

When considering an alternative build, pairing any of the rival CPUs with any of the rival GPUs would produce a system with nearly identical performance characteristics. The data indicates that the Core i5-13400F plus RX 9070 combo sits at the center of a performance plateau, meaning users could achieve similar results with several different hardware configurations.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data for Lockdown Protocol shows that the GPU plays the dominant role in determining frame rates, but the CPU's contribution becomes more apparent at lower resolutions. At 1920x1080, the system delivers 245 FPS at Low settings compared to 114 FPS at Ultra, a gap of 131 FPS that reflects the increasing graphics workload. The CPU with its 10 cores and 16 threads provides ample headroom for the game's logic at these frame rates, with single-thread performance of 960 in 3dmark single-thread tests indicating strong per-core capability.

At 2560x1440, the scaling pattern continues with 180 FPS at Low and 84 FPS at Ultra. The gap narrows slightly to 96 FPS between the lowest and highest presets, suggesting that the GPU begins to take on more of the performance burden as pixel count increases. Moving to 3840x2160, the system still manages 116 FPS at Low settings but drops to 54 FPS at Ultra, a 62 FPS difference that clearly demonstrates the GPU becoming the limiting factor at this resolution.

The resolution scaling reveals that the CPU's role remains constant while the GPU workload scales significantly. The Core i5-13400F's multi-threaded score of 7314 in 3dmark 16-thread tests and its Cinebench R23 multi-core result of 22604 indicate it can sustain high frame rates without becoming a bottleneck. However, at 4K Ultra, the RX 9070's 16 GB of GDDR6 memory and 644.6 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient to maintain 60 FPS, showing that the GPU is the performance ceiling at higher resolutions and presets.

The Verdict

This system can run Lockdown Protocol at playable frame rates across most resolution and settings combinations. At 1920x1080, all four presets — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — exceed the 60 FPS playability threshold, with the best settings being Ultra at an average of 114 FPS. At 2560x1440, the same holds true with all presets clearing 60 FPS, and Ultra remains the best choice at 84 FPS average.

At 3840x2160, the system remains playable but with limitations. The High, Low, and Medium presets all achieve above 60 FPS, with High delivering the best average at 72 FPS. However, the Ultra preset drops to 54 FPS average, falling below the playability threshold. The data indicates that 4K Ultra is the only combination tested that fails to meet the 60 FPS standard, making High the recommended maximum for 4K gaming.

For competitive play at high refresh rates, the system excels at 1080p with 245 FPS at Low settings and 174 FPS at Medium. At 1440p, the 180 FPS Low setting result and 128 FPS Medium result provide ample headroom for 144Hz displays. The verdict is clear: this combo is a strong performer for Lockdown Protocol at all common gaming resolutions, with only 4K Ultra requiring a settings reduction.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest performance. Low settings produce an average of 245 FPS. Medium settings yield 174 FPS with a minimum of 148 and a maximum of 200. High settings achieve 152 FPS average, and Ultra settings maintain 114 FPS. All presets remain well above the 60 FPS threshold, and even the minimum recorded frame rate at Medium exceeds 144 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance remains strong. Low settings average 180 FPS. Medium settings deliver 128 FPS with a spread from 109 minimum to 147 maximum. High settings reach 112 FPS average, while Ultra settings provide 84 FPS. The minimum frame rate at Medium of 109 FPS still clears the playability threshold by a wide margin, ensuring smooth gameplay even in demanding scenes.

At 3840x2160, the system shows its limits. Low settings achieve 116 FPS average. Medium settings produce 82 FPS with a minimum of 70 and a maximum of 95. High settings reach 72 FPS average, and Ultra settings drop to 54 FPS. The data shows that 4K Ultra is the only configuration that fails to maintain 60 FPS, with the Medium preset's minimum of 70 FPS confirming that even at this resolution, playable performance is achievable with appropriate settings.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Lockdown Protocol at 4K with maxed-out settings?

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the system achieves an average of 54 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playability threshold. The High preset is the best playable option at 4K, delivering 72 FPS average.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1080p gaming?

A: Ultra settings are recommended at 1920x1080, as the system maintains an average of 114 FPS. This is the highest preset available and still provides a significant margin above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rivals?

A: The Intel Core i5-13400F scores 25292 on average, nearly matching the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS at 25284 (0% delta). It trails the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H by just 0.4% and leads the Intel Core 5 120 and AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D by 0.3%.

Q: What GPU alternatives would perform similarly?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z is the closest match with a 0.6% performance advantage over the RX 9070. The AMD Radeon RX 6800S and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile also perform within 1.1% of the RX 9070's average score.

Q: Is the system capable of high-refresh-rate competitive play?

A: Yes. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system achieves 245 FPS average, and at Medium settings it maintains 174 FPS. At 2560x1440, Low settings produce 180 FPS, all well above 144Hz refresh rate requirements.

Q: Which resolution provides the best balance of visual quality and performance?

A: At 2560x1440 with Ultra settings, the system delivers 84 FPS average, which is above the 60 FPS threshold. This provides higher visual fidelity than 1080p while maintaining smooth gameplay. For maximum visual quality at 4K, the High preset at 72 FPS is the recommended choice.