Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 delivers a highly capable Lockdown Protocol experience, with benchmark data showing strong performance across all tested resolutions. The combination ranks in the 1588th position out of 3714 tested combos, placing it in the upper half of all systems evaluated. This analysis breaks down the measured frame rates, compares the components to their nearest performance rivals, and provides clear guidance on which settings to use for a smooth experience.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU in this system each have close competitors that would produce nearly identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol. For the Intel Core i5-13400F, the average benchmark score of 25292 places it within a fraction of a percent of several alternatives. The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS scores 25284, a delta of 0 percent, meaning these two processors are effectively interchangeable for gaming workloads. The Intel Core 5 120 and AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D both score 25362 and 25365 respectively, each sitting just 0.3 percent ahead of the i5-13400F. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800H trails marginally at 25201, a 0.4 percent deficit. In practice, swapping to any of these CPUs would yield imperceptible differences in Lockdown Protocol performance, as the variance is well under one percent across the entire group.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 posts an average benchmark score of 17208, with its nearest rival being the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT at 17083, a 0.7 percent difference. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 scores 17037, just 1 percent behind, while the AMD Radeon HD 7970M sits at 17019, also 1 percent behind. The NVIDIA Tesla K40c is the only rival that outperforms the RTX 3070 in this group, scoring 17468, which is 1.5 percent higher. None of these alternatives would produce a meaningful change in Lockdown Protocol frame rates, so users with any of these GPUs should expect nearly identical results to the RTX 3070.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals how the balance between CPU and GPU workload shifts across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the system achieves its highest frame rates, with Low settings reaching 214 FPS on average. This suggests the GPU has ample headroom and the CPU is capable of feeding frames quickly. Moving to 2560x1440, the average FPS at Low settings drops to 157, a reduction of 57 FPS from 1080p. At 3840x2160, Low settings produce 101 FPS average, another 56 FPS drop. This scaling pattern indicates that the GPU becomes progressively more of a bottleneck as resolution increases, which is typical for a system with a strong modern CPU and a mid-range GPU.

The settings presets reinforce this interpretation. At 3840x2160, the jump from Medium to Ultra causes the average FPS to fall from 72 to 47, a 25 FPS penalty. At 2560x1440, the same preset change drops the average from 111 to 73, a 38 FPS difference. At 1920x1080, Medium to Ultra goes from 152 to 99, a 53 FPS gap. The increasing performance cost of Ultra settings at lower resolutions suggests that the CPU is capable of delivering high frame rates, but the GPU's rendering workload at Ultra presets becomes the limiting factor everywhere. For Lockdown Protocol, the RTX 3070 is the dominant component for determining playability at higher settings, while the i5-13400F provides sufficient headroom to avoid CPU-related frame drops.

How This Combo Ranks

With a rank of 1588 out of 3714 tested combinations, this CPU-GPU pairing sits comfortably in the 43rd percentile of all systems evaluated. This places it above the median, meaning a majority of tested configurations will deliver lower performance in Lockdown Protocol. The ranking reflects a balanced pairing where neither component severely bottlenecks the other. The i5-13400F's percentile of 77 among all CPUs indicates it is a strong processor, while the RTX 3070's percentile of 61 among all GPUs shows it is a solid but not top-tier graphics card. The combination leverages the CPU's strength to support the GPU's capabilities, resulting in a system that handles demanding scenarios without obvious weak points. For context, this rank means the system outperforms roughly 57 percent of tested combos, making it a reliable choice for competitive play where maintaining high frame rates matters.

The Verdict

The data clearly shows that this PC can run Lockdown Protocol at all tested resolutions, but the playable settings vary. At 1920x1080, the system achieves playable performance at every preset, with the best setting being Ultra at an average of 99 FPS, well above the 60 FPS playable threshold. At 2560x1440, all four presets are also playable, with Ultra delivering 73 FPS average. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset falls below the threshold at 47 FPS average, meaning it is not playable. However, High settings at 4K still manage 63 FPS average, clearing the 60 FPS bar. The verdict is straightforward: this system can run the game at maximum quality at 1080p and 1440p, and at High settings for 4K. Users targeting 4K Ultra would need to reduce quality to maintain smooth gameplay.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates provide a complete picture of performance across all combinations of resolution and settings. At 1920x1080, Low settings deliver an average of 214 FPS, while Medium produces 152 FPS with a minimum of 129 and maximum of 175. High settings average 133 FPS, and Ultra averages 99 FPS. The 1080p results show the system has substantial headroom, with even Ultra settings nearly doubling the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440, Low settings average 157 FPS, Medium averages 111 FPS with a range of 95 to 128, High averages 97 FPS, and Ultra averages 73 FPS. The 1440p Ultra result is still comfortably above 60 FPS, with an average that leaves room for demanding scenes. At 3840x2160, Low settings average 101 FPS, Medium averages 72 FPS with a minimum of 61 and maximum of 83, High averages 63 FPS, and Ultra drops to 47 FPS. The 4K Medium result barely clears the threshold at 72 FPS average, while the minimum of 61 FPS indicates occasional dips near the playable limit.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS is as follows. At 1920x1080, the best playable setting is Ultra, which delivers an average of 99 FPS, providing a substantial margin above the threshold. At 2560x1440, Ultra is also the best playable setting, with an average of 73 FPS, still leaving 13 FPS of headroom. At 3840x2160, the best playable setting is High, averaging 63 FPS, which is only 3 FPS above the playable threshold; this leaves less margin for demanding scenes, but the average remains playable. The Medium preset at 4K offers a safer 72 FPS average with a documented minimum of 61 FPS, making it a more consistent choice for users who prefer guaranteed smoothness over visual quality.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Lockdown Protocol at 4K Ultra settings?

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 47, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the highest playable setting at 2560x1440?

A: Ultra settings are playable at 1440p, with an average of 73 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How much performance difference is there between Low and Ultra at 1920x1080?

A: At 1080p, Low settings average 214 FPS while Ultra averages 99 FPS, a difference of 115 FPS between the two presets.

Q: Is the RTX 3070 significantly better than its nearest rival?

A: No. The AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT scores 0.7 percent lower than the RTX 3070, while the NVIDIA Tesla K40c scores 1.5 percent higher, so the differences are minimal.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU limit performance more at 3840x2160?

A: The GPU is the primary limiter at 4K, as evidenced by the large frame rate drops when increasing resolution; the CPU's high percentile ranking suggests it is not the bottleneck.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded in the data?

A: The lowest minimum FPS recorded is 61 FPS, which occurs at 3840x2160 with Medium settings, where the average is 72 FPS.