Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti delivers a solid 1080p and 1440p gaming experience in Lockdown Protocol, but struggles to maintain high refresh rates at 4K. Benchmark data shows the combo ranks 2547th out of 3714 tested combinations, placing it in the lower-mid tier overall. At 1920x1080, the system clears 60 FPS on every preset, including Ultra at 74.7 FPS, making it a strong choice for esports-style play. At 2560x1440, it remains playable on High (74 FPS) but drops below 60 FPS on Ultra. At 3840x2160, only Low settings reach the playable threshold, with an average of 77.1 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-13400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti ranks 2547th out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places the system in the 31st percentile of all tested configurations, meaning roughly two-thirds of tested combos deliver higher average FPS. The ranking reflects a mid-range pairing that favors resolution scaling over raw brute force.

The CPU sits at the 77th percentile among all tested processors, with an average benchmark score of 25292. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS (25284, 0% delta), the Intel Core 5 120 (25362, -0.3% delta), the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D (25365, -0.3% delta), and the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H (25201, 0.4% delta). The i5-13400F is effectively tied with these chips, with deltas under half a percent in either direction.

The GPU, meanwhile, sits at the 59th percentile among all tested graphics cards, with an average benchmark score of 16129. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 9060 (16014, 0.7% delta), the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M (16351, -1.4% delta), the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT (16361, -1.4% delta), and the AMD Radeon R9 370X (15862, 1.7% delta). The RTX 3060 Ti performs within 2% of these cards, confirming it as a mainstream-tier GPU that trades blows with last-generation AMD flagships.

The rank of 2547 suggests that while the CPU is above average, the GPU holds the combo back in demanding titles like Lockdown Protocol. The 3060 Ti's 8 GB GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for 1080p and 1440p, but the 256-bit bus and 4864 shading units cannot sustain high frame rates at 4K Ultra settings. The data indicates a system optimized for competitive play at lower resolutions rather than cinematic 4K experiences.

FAQ

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

A: At 1920x1080, the answer is yes. The combo achieves 74.7 FPS on Ultra at 1080p. At 2560x1440, Ultra drops to 55.6 FPS, below the 60 FPS threshold. At 3840x2160, Ultra runs at only 35 FPS.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Lockdown Protocol?

A: 1920x1080 is the only resolution where every preset stays above 60 FPS. The data shows 159.3 FPS on Low, 111.5 FPS on Medium, 99.8 FPS on High, and 74.7 FPS on Ultra at this resolution.

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

A: The Intel Core i5-13400F scores 25292 on average, which is within 0.4% of the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS (25284), AMD Ryzen 7 6800H (25201), Intel Core 5 120 (25362), and AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D (25365). Performance differences are negligible.

Q: Is the RTX 3060 Ti significantly faster than the RX 5700 XT?

A: The RTX 3060 Ti averages 16129 in benchmarks, while the RX 5700 XT averages 16361. The RX 5700 XT is actually 1.4% faster in aggregate benchmarks, though the delta is small enough that in-game performance will vary by title.

Q: What 4K settings are playable with this system?

A: Only Low settings at 3840x2160 clear the 60 FPS threshold, averaging 77.1 FPS. Medium drops to 54.1 FPS, High to 46.7 FPS, and Ultra to 35 FPS.

Q: Does the combo bottleneck in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The CPU benchmarks at the 77th percentile while the GPU sits at the 59th percentile. The larger gap suggests the GPU is the limiting factor, especially at higher resolutions where the 3060 Ti's 8 GB memory and 256-bit bus become constrained.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers strong performance across all settings. Low settings produce 159.3 FPS average, Medium produces 111.5 FPS, High produces 99.8 FPS, and Ultra produces 74.7 FPS. All presets exceed the 60 FPS playable threshold by a comfortable margin. The scaling from Ultra to Low represents a 2.13x performance increase, indicating the GPU is the primary constraint at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, frame rates decline but remain playable on three of four presets. Low settings average 117.1 FPS, Medium averages 84.2 FPS, and High averages 74 FPS. Ultra drops to 55.6 FPS, falling below the 60 FPS threshold. The drop from High to Ultra at 1440p is 24.8%, which is steeper than the 25.1% drop from High to Ultra at 1080p, suggesting the memory bandwidth limit is closer at higher resolutions.

At 3840x2160, only Low settings remain playable, averaging 77.1 FPS. Medium drops to 54.1 FPS, High to 46.7 FPS, and Ultra to 35 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium at 4K is 23 FPS, while the gap between Medium and High is only 7.4 FPS. This non-linear scaling indicates that the 8 GB VRAM buffer is likely being exceeded at Medium and above, causing steeper performance cliffs.

The data shows a clear pattern: the combo performs best at 1080p where it can leverage its 16.20 TFLOPS FP32 compute power without hitting memory constraints. At 1440p, it remains viable for High and below. At 4K, the system is only suitable for Low settings, where the 77.1 FPS average still clears the playable threshold.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the Intel Core i5-13400F, benchmark data shows four processors with nearly identical average scores. The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS scores 25284 (0% delta), the Intel Core 5 120 scores 25362 (-0.3% delta), the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D scores 25365 (-0.3% delta), and the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H scores 25201 (0.4% delta). Any of these CPUs would deliver near-identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol when paired with the RTX 3060 Ti, as CPU headroom is not the bottleneck at most settings.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, the nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 9060 (16014, 0.7% delta), the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M (16351, -1.4% delta), the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT (16361, -1.4% delta), and the AMD Radeon R9 370X (15862, 1.7% delta). The RX 9060 is the closest match, being 0.7% slower in aggregate benchmarks. The RX 5700 XT is 1.4% faster, while the R9 370X is 1.7% slower. All four cards would produce nearly identical FPS in Lockdown Protocol, with differences of less than 2% translating to roughly 1-2 frames at 60 FPS.

The practical takeaway: if you have a system with any of these CPUs or GPUs, expect Lockdown Protocol performance within a couple percent of this combo. The i5-13400F's 10 cores and 16 threads provide ample headroom for the game's FPS mechanics, while the 3060 Ti's 4864 shading units and 152 TMUs define the graphical ceiling.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, averaging 74.7 FPS. This is the recommended setting for maximum visual quality without sacrificing playability.

At 2560x1440, the most demanding preset that clears 60 FPS is High, averaging 74 FPS. Ultra drops to 55.6 FPS, so High represents the sweet spot for 1440p gaming.

At 3840x2160, the only preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Low, averaging 77.1 FPS. Medium (54.1 FPS), High (46.7 FPS), and Ultra (35 FPS) all fall short of the playable threshold.

These recommendations follow the verdict data directly. The system offers a 77.1 FPS experience at 4K Low, a 74 FPS experience at 1440p High, and a 74.7 FPS experience at 1080p Ultra. The consistency of the ~75 FPS ceiling across the three resolutions suggests that the GPU's 448.0 GB/s bandwidth is the limiting factor, as higher resolutions require more memory throughput per frame.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol, but the playable experience depends heavily on resolution. At 1920x1080, the system clears 60 FPS on all four presets, including Ultra at 74.7 FPS. This makes 1080p the definitive resolution for this combo, offering full visual fidelity without compromise.

At 2560x1440, the system remains playable on High (74 FPS), Medium (84.2 FPS), and Low (117.1 FPS), but Ultra drops to 55.6 FPS. The data shows that 1440p High is the optimal balance of quality and performance, delivering the same average FPS as 1080p Ultra.

At 3840x2160, only Low settings (77.1 FPS) reach the playable threshold. Medium runs at 54.1 FPS, High at 46.7 FPS, and Ultra at 35 FPS, all below the 60 FPS target. For 4K gaming, the user must accept Low settings, which still provides a fluid experience but sacrifices visual detail.

The verdict is clear: this combo is a 1080p champion and a capable 1440p performer, but it is not a 4K gaming solution. The RTX 3060 Ti's 8 GB GDDR6 memory and 256-bit bus are the limiting factors at higher resolutions. The CPU, ranking at the 77th percentile, provides sufficient headroom across all tested configurations. For competitive FPS play on Lockdown Protocol, the i5-13400F paired with the RTX 3060 Ti delivers smooth, high-refresh-rate performance at 1080p and solid 60+ FPS gaming at 1440p High.