Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti is a combination defined by a stark performance gap. The processor is a modern, high-core-count workhorse, while the graphics card is an end-of-life, low-end part from several generations prior. In Lockdown Protocol, this gap manifests as a hard GPU bottleneck: the CPU has plenty of headroom, but the GPU cannot translate that into high frame rates. The recorded data shows that this combo does not achieve a playable 60 FPS at any resolution or preset tested, making it unsuitable for the game's target performance threshold.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The database groups this combo with other hardware that exhibits similar average benchmark scores, which helps identify what other components would behave comparably.

CPU Side: The Intel Core i5-13400F's average benchmark score is 25,292. Its nearest rivals are all within a hair of that figure. The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS scores 25,284, a delta of 0%. The Intel Core 5 120 scores 25,362, which is 0.3% higher. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D scores 25,365, also 0.3% higher. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800H scores 25,201, a 0.4% deficit. In practical terms, for Lockdown Protocol, any of these CPUs would deliver effectively identical frame rates when paired with the same GTX 1050 Ti, as the graphics card is the limiting factor. Swapping among these processors would not change the gaming experience.

GPU Side: The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti has an average benchmark score of 4,193. Its nearest rivals present a similar picture. The AMD Radeon R5 M330 scores 4,170, which is 0.6% lower. The NVIDIA Quadro K2100M scores 4,151, a 1% deficit. The NVIDIA Quadro K3000M scores 4,241, which is 1.1% higher. The AMD Radeon Vega 3 scores 4,268, a 1.8% lead. When looking at the measured FPS in Lockdown Protocol, these alternative GPUs should produce results within a few frames of the GTX 1050 Ti. For instance, if a user is considering a build with an AMD Radeon Vega 3, they should expect nearly identical performance, meaning no preset at 1920x1080 will clear the 60 FPS bar.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 60 FPS on any settings?

A: No. The recorded data shows no playable settings at any resolution. The verdictByResolution data lists no playable settings for 3840x2160, 2560x1440, or 1920x1080. The highest average FPS recorded is 58.7 at 1920x1080 on Low settings, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best performance I can expect from this combination?

A: The best result in the database is 58.7 FPS average at 1920x1080 with the Low preset. This is the only measured result that approaches the 60 FPS target. The next best is 45.6 FPS at 2560x1440 on Low, showing a significant drop when moving up in resolution.

Q: How does the CPU performance compare to its direct rivals?

A: The Core i5-13400F's average score of 25,292 is effectively tied with its nearest rivals. It is 0.3% slower than the Intel Core 5 120 and AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D, and 0.4% faster than the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H. The delta to the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS is 0%. In gaming, this means the processor is not the source of performance differences.

Q: How does the GPU performance compare to its direct rivals?

A: The GTX 1050 Ti's average score of 4,193 is within 1.8% of its nearest rivals. It is 0.6% faster than the AMD Radeon R5 M330, 1% faster than the NVIDIA Quadro K2100M, 1.1% slower than the NVIDIA Quadro K3000M, and 1.8% slower than the AMD Radeon Vega 3. These are all in the same tier, and the gaming FPS deltas would be minimal.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested combinations?

A: This specific CPU and GPU pairing ranks 3,651 out of 3,714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the bottom 2% of all tested systems, confirming its position as a low-performance pairing for this game.

Q: Is there a difference between the Low and Medium settings at 1080p?

A: Yes, there is a notable difference. At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 58.7 FPS, while the Medium preset averages 42.7 FPS. This is a 16 FPS drop, moving from just below the playable threshold to a clearly unplayable level.

Best Settings per Resolution

The database does not list a "best" setting that achieves 60 FPS, as no preset meets that threshold. The verdictByResolution data confirms no playable settings exist at any resolution. However, for informational purposes, the highest average FPS recorded at each resolution is as follows:

• 3840x2160 (4K): The highest average FPS is 30.2, achieved on the Low preset. The Ultra preset yields 15.7 FPS, High yields 18.3 FPS, and Medium yields 23.9 FPS. None are close to playable.
• 2560x1440 (1440p): The highest average FPS is 45.6, achieved on the Low preset. The Ultra preset yields 23.4 FPS, High yields 28.6 FPS, and Medium yields 34.3 FPS. All are below the 60 FPS threshold.
• 1920x1080 (1080p): The highest average FPS is 58.7, achieved on the Low preset. This is the only recorded result that comes close to the target. The Ultra preset yields 26.8 FPS, High yields 35.7 FPS, and Medium yields 42.7 FPS.

The Verdict

Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol? Based on the recorded data, no. The verdictByResolution data is clear: there are no playable settings (defined as achieving an average of 60 FPS or higher) at 3840x2160, 2560x1440, or 1920x1080. The combination of the Intel Core i5-13400F and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti is fundamentally limited by the graphics card.

At 1920x1080, which is the most favorable resolution for this hardware, the Low preset achieves an average of 58.7 FPS, which is just 1.3 FPS short of the playable threshold. This is a marginal miss. The Medium preset falls to 42.7 FPS, and the High preset drops to 35.7 FPS. The Ultra preset is not viable at 26.8 FPS.

At higher resolutions, the situation degrades significantly. At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 45.6 FPS, which is a 13 FPS drop from the 1080p Low result. At 3840x2160, even the Low preset only averages 30.2 FPS, which is below the threshold for smooth gameplay. The data shows that this system is not suitable for running Lockdown Protocol at a playable frame rate, even at the lowest settings and resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following are the exact average frame rates recorded for this CPU and GPU combination, broken down by resolution and settings preset. Minimum and maximum frame rates were not recorded, so only average values are available.

3840x2160 (4K):

• High: 18.3 FPS average
• Low: 30.2 FPS average
• Medium: 23.9 FPS average
• Ultra: 15.7 FPS average

2560x1440 (1440p):

• High: 28.6 FPS average
• Low: 45.6 FPS average
• Medium: 34.3 FPS average
• Ultra: 23.4 FPS average

1920x1080 (1080p):

• High: 35.7 FPS average
• Low: 58.7 FPS average
• Medium: 42.7 FPS average
• Ultra: 26.8 FPS average

How This Combo Ranks

In the database's ranking of tested combinations for Lockdown Protocol, this pairing of the Intel Core i5-13400F and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti holds a rank of 3,651 out of 3,714 total combos. This places it in the 3651st position, which is among the very lowest performing systems in the entire database for this specific game. This rank is a direct consequence of the GTX 1050 Ti's low performance tier, as the CPU's own percentile rank of 77 (meaning it outperforms 77% of all CPUs) is not enough to overcome the GPU's percentile rank of 25 (meaning it outperforms only 25% of all GPUs). The benchmark results show that the GPU is the decisive bottleneck, and the overall combo rank reflects this, placing it at the bottom of the performance spectrum.