Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is a combination that targets 1080p and 1440p gaming. The recorded data for Lockdown Protocol, a 2024 FPS title, shows a clear performance ceiling at 4K while offering solid frame rates at lower resolutions. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS, component roles, optimal settings, and how this pairing compares to other tested hardware in the database.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the combination struggles to maintain smooth gameplay across all presets. The Low preset delivers an average of 58.1 FPS, which is the only 4K result near the 60 FPS threshold. Medium drops to 41.3 FPS, High falls to 36.4 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 24.6 FPS. None of these 4K averages reach the playable threshold, and the gap between Low and Ultra represents a substantial 33.5 FPS difference.

Moving to 2560x1440, the results improve significantly. The Low preset averages 92.4 FPS, providing a comfortable margin above 60 FPS. Medium achieves 66.4 FPS, which clears the threshold with a modest buffer. High falls short at 55 FPS, and Ultra drops further to 44.2 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at this resolution shows a 48.2 FPS spread, indicating that the GPU's rendering load grows quickly as settings increase.

At 1920x1080, the combination performs at its best. Low produces an average of 123.8 FPS, nearly double the playable threshold. Medium reaches 84.9 FPS, and High delivers 76.7 FPS. Ultra is the only preset that misses the mark, with an average of 56.1 FPS, just 3.9 FPS short of 60. The 1080p results show that the GTX 1660 SUPER can handle most presets in this game, with only the highest quality setting falling below the target.

The data shows no recorded minimum or maximum FPS values for any resolution or preset, so the analysis relies solely on average frame rates. The pattern across all three resolutions is consistent: Low is always the fastest, Ultra is always the slowest, and the step from High to Ultra produces the largest performance penalty in most cases.

CPU and GPU Roles

The Intel Core i5-13400F has 10 cores and 16 threads, with a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. Its benchmark scores, such as a Cinebench R23 multi-core result of 22604 and a single-core result of 3191, indicate strong processing capability. The GPU, a GTX 1660 SUPER with 6 GB of GDDR6 memory and a 192-bit bus, provides 336.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The division of labor between these components becomes clear when comparing frame rates across resolutions.

At 1920x1080, the CPU's role is more prominent relative to higher resolutions. The average frame rate at Low preset reaches 123.8 FPS, and even at High it holds 76.7 FPS. These numbers suggest that the CPU has enough headroom to feed the GPU at 1080p, but the GPU still becomes the limiting factor when settings rise, as shown by the drop to 56.1 FPS at Ultra.

At 2560x1440, the GPU's load increases, and the frame rates drop accordingly. The Low preset average of 92.4 FPS is still high, but the Medium result of 66.4 FPS and High result of 55 FPS show that the GTX 1660 SUPER is working harder. The CPU, with its 16 threads and 20 MB of shared L3 cache, does not appear to bottleneck the system at this resolution, as the performance scaling follows the GPU's rendering demands.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the dominant constraint. The highest average, 58.1 FPS at Low, is barely above half of the 1080p Low result. The 4K Ultra average of 24.6 FPS is less than one-fifth of the 1080p Low average. This steep decline across resolutions points to the GTX 1660 SUPER's 6 GB memory capacity and 336.0 GB/s bandwidth being insufficient for the pixel workload at 4K. The CPU's benchmark data, including a PassMark multi-thread score of 25032 and a single-thread score of 3634, shows it has ample capability, but no amount of CPU headroom can compensate for the GPU's limits at 4K.

The scaling between presets reinforces this interpretation. At each resolution, the Low to Ultra gap widens as resolution increases, which is typical of a GPU-bound scenario. The CPU keeps pace with the game's logic and draw calls, while the GPU determines the final frame rate.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, no preset achieves an average of 60 FPS or higher. The database records no playable settings for this resolution, and no best settings value is assigned. Users targeting 4K would need to accept frame rates below the threshold, with Low at 58.1 FPS being the closest option.

At 2560x1440, the best playable preset is Medium, which averages 66.4 FPS. This is the most demanding setting that stays at or above 60 FPS at this resolution. Low also qualifies with 92.4 FPS, but Medium offers higher visual quality while maintaining a playable frame rate. High and Ultra do not meet the threshold, with averages of 55 FPS and 44.2 FPS respectively.

At 1920x1080, the best playable preset is High, averaging 76.7 FPS. This clears the 60 FPS threshold with a 16.7 FPS margin. Low at 123.8 FPS and Medium at 84.9 FPS are also playable, but High provides the best visual fidelity among the qualifying presets. Ultra falls short at 56.1 FPS, so it is not recommended for a 60 FPS experience.

How This Combo Ranks

The database ranks this combination at 3159 out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the lower portion of the ranking, near the 15th percentile of all tested systems. The rank reflects the GTX 1660 SUPER's age and its limitations at higher resolutions, despite the capable CPU.

The CPU itself holds a percentile of 77 against all tested CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 25292. This indicates that the i5-13400F is a solid processor relative to the broader CPU landscape. The GPU, by contrast, sits at the 53rd percentile against all tested GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 12986. The combination's low overall rank in this game is therefore driven primarily by the GPU's mid-range position, while the CPU does its part.

The measured FPS data supports this ranking. At 1080p, the system performs respectably, but at 4K it falls well short of playable standards. The rank of 3159 out of 3714 suggests that many other combinations in the database deliver better results in this specific game, likely due to more powerful GPUs.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS, which has an average score of 25284 and a delta of 0 percent, meaning it performs nearly identically to the i5-13400F. The Intel Core 5 120 scores 25362, with a delta of -0.3 percent, indicating it is slightly slower. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D scores 25365, also -0.3 percent relative to the i5-13400F. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800H scores 25201, which is 0.4 percent faster. These four processors would deliver essentially the same CPU-bound performance in Lockdown Protocol.

The GPU's nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile, which scores 12940 with a delta of 0.4 percent, making it slightly faster than the GTX 1660 SUPER. The AMD Radeon RX 580 scores 12928, also 0.4 percent faster. The NVIDIA Tesla M2090 scores 13075, which is -0.7 percent slower. The AMD Radeon 740M scores 12870, 0.9 percent faster. In practical terms, swapping the GTX 1660 SUPER for any of these GPUs would produce very similar frame rates in this game, with differences of less than one percent in average benchmark scores.

A system with the i5-13400F and any of these rival GPUs would likely land in the same performance tier, with 1080p and 1440p gaming being the realistic targets. The 4K results would remain marginal at best, mirroring the GTX 1660 SUPER's own 4K performance.

The Verdict

Yes, this PC can run Lockdown Protocol, but the playable range depends heavily on resolution. At 3840x2160, the database records no playable settings, meaning no preset reaches an average of 60 FPS. The best 4K result, Low at 58.1 FPS, falls short of the threshold.

At 2560x1440, the system clears 60 FPS on Low and Medium presets. The verdict lists Low and Medium as playable, with Medium as the best setting at 66.4 FPS. This is the highest resolution at which the combination can deliver a fully playable experience.

At 1920x1080, the system is playable on High, Low, and Medium presets. The best setting is High at 76.7 FPS, which provides a solid margin above the 60 FPS threshold. Ultra is not playable at any resolution, based on the recorded data.

For users with a 1080p or 1440p display, this combination is adequate for Lockdown Protocol. For 4K displays, the GTX 1660 SUPER does not have enough performance to maintain 60 FPS, even at the lowest settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings?

A: The average FPS is 76.7, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: Can this system run Lockdown Protocol at 3840x2160?

A: No. The highest average FPS at 4K is 58.1 on Low settings, which falls below the 60 FPS threshold. The database records no playable settings at this resolution.

Q: Which preset is the best choice at 2560x1440?

A: Medium is the best playable preset at 1440p, with an average FPS of 66.4. Low is also playable at 92.4 FPS, but Medium offers higher quality while staying above 60 FPS.

Q: How does the GTX 1660 SUPER compare to its nearest rival, the RTX 3050 Ti Mobile?

A: The RTX 3050 Ti Mobile has an average benchmark score of 12940, which is 0.4 percent higher than the GTX 1660 SUPER's score of 12986. The performance difference is negligible in practice.

Q: What is the CPU's percentile ranking among all tested CPUs?

A: The Intel Core i5-13400F ranks in the 77th percentile, with an average benchmark score of 25292.

Q: Is the Ultra preset playable at any resolution?

A: No. The Ultra preset averages 24.6 FPS at 4K, 44.2 FPS at 1440p, and 56.1 FPS at 1080p, none of which reach the 60 FPS threshold.