Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER delivers exceptionally high frame rates in Lockdown Protocol across all tested resolutions and presets. The measured data shows this combination never drops below the 60 FPS playable threshold, even at the most demanding 4K Ultra settings, where it maintains an average of 72.2 FPS. This analysis walks through the exact performance figures, ranking relative to other tested combinations, nearby alternatives, and the optimal settings for each resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combination produces outstanding results across all four settings presets. The Low preset reaches an average of 287.2 FPS, which is the highest frame rate recorded in the dataset. Medium settings yield 238.4 FPS, while High settings deliver 207.9 FPS. Even the most demanding Ultra preset maintains an average of 155.2 FPS, leaving substantial headroom for high-refresh-rate monitors. The scaling from Low to Ultra at this resolution shows a drop of roughly 132 FPS, indicating that the GPU is the primary driver of performance differences between presets.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains exceptionally strong. Low settings produce an average of 240.8 FPS, while Medium settings reach 171 FPS. High settings deliver 148.7 FPS, and Ultra settings still maintain a comfortable 115.7 FPS average. The transition from 1080p to 1440p results in a performance reduction of approximately 46 FPS at Low settings and about 40 FPS at Ultra settings, showing that the GPU has ample bandwidth to handle the increased pixel count without severe penalties.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates remain well above playable levels but show more pronounced scaling. Low settings achieve an average of 156 FPS, Medium settings reach 114.1 FPS, and High settings deliver 94.4 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 72.2 FPS, which is still 12.2 FPS above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is approximately 84 FPS, demonstrating that the RTX 4080 SUPER handles the resolution increase efficiently, though the gap between presets widens compared to lower resolutions.

No minimum or maximum FPS values are present in the dataset, so all analysis relies on average frame rates. The consistent pattern across resolutions shows that Lockdown Protocol scales predictably with both resolution and quality settings, with the RTX 4080 SUPER providing sufficient performance to keep every configuration above 60 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-13400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER combination ranks 287th out of 3714 tested combinations in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the top 7.7% of all configurations. This high ranking reflects the strength of both components, with the GPU sitting in the 86th percentile among all GPUs and the CPU in the 77th percentile among all CPUs.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 25292 places it nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS, which scores 25284 with a delta of 0%. The Intel Core 5 120 and AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D both score slightly higher at 25362 and 25365 respectively, each showing a -0.3% delta, meaning the i5-13400F trails these by a negligible margin. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800H scores 25201, a 0.4% delta, indicating the i5-13400F holds a slight edge over that mobile processor.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4080 SUPER achieves an average benchmark score of 54209, sitting just below the RTX 4080's 54247 with a -0.1% delta. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828, showing a -1.1% delta, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB reaches 55698 with a -2.7% delta. The AMD Radeon 8060S leads this group at 55757, a -2.8% delta. These benchmark scores indicate that the RTX 4080 SUPER is closely matched with its immediate predecessor and slightly behind several AMD alternatives in raw compute performance, though the gaming results in Lockdown Protocol show no practical impact from these differences.

The combination's rank of 287 out of 3714 suggests that while many configurations exist, this particular pairing sits comfortably in the upper tier, outperforming the vast majority of tested systems in this game.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS offers nearly identical benchmark performance with a score of 25284 versus the i5-13400F's 25292, a delta of 0%. This mobile-class processor would behave similarly in CPU-bound scenarios, though the i5-13400F's desktop architecture may influence results differently in real gaming workloads. The Intel Core 5 120 and AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D both score slightly higher at 25362 and 25365, representing a 0.3% performance advantage, which is unlikely to produce measurable differences in Lockdown Protocol given the GPU-dominated frame rates observed.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is the closest match, scoring 54247 compared to the RTX 4080 SUPER's 54209, a difference of only 0.1%. In practice, these two cards would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, with the SUPER variant offering marginal gains at best. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828, about 1.1% higher, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB reaches 55698, approximately 2.7% higher. The AMD Radeon 8060S tops this group at 55757, about 2.8% higher. These benchmark differences suggest that any of these GPUs would produce similar results in this game, though the RTX 4080 remains the most direct comparable option.

Users considering alternatives to this combination could expect comparable performance from any of these pairings, with the caveat that CPU and GPU benchmark scores do not directly translate to identical gaming experiences in every scenario.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, the combination achieves an average of 72.2 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which is 12.2 FPS above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the highest frame rate this combination can achieve?

A: The highest recorded average is 287.2 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 SUPER compare to the standard RTX 4080?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 54209, while the RTX 4080 scores 54247, showing a -0.1% delta, meaning the standard RTX 4080 is marginally faster in synthetic benchmarks.

Q: Is the i5-13400F a bottleneck for the RTX 4080 SUPER in this game?

A: The data shows the combination ranks 287th out of 3714 tested, and frame rates remain high across all resolutions, suggesting the CPU does not significantly limit performance in Lockdown Protocol.

Q: What settings should I use for 1440p gaming?

A: Ultra settings at 2560x1440 produce an average of 115.7 FPS, which is the most demanding preset that stays well above 60 FPS.

Q: Does the GPU or CPU matter more for performance in this game?

A: The scaling between presets and resolutions indicates the GPU is the dominant factor, as frame rates drop more substantially when increasing resolution and quality settings.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance data reveals a clear division of labor between the Intel Core i5-13400F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER in Lockdown Protocol. At 1920x1080, the frame rates range from 155.2 FPS at Ultra to 287.2 FPS at Low, with the CPU's 10 cores and 16 threads providing sufficient processing power to keep up with the GPU's output. The small differences between Low and Medium presets at 1080p (287.2 versus 238.4 FPS) suggest that the GPU is handling most of the graphical workload, while the CPU maintains consistent frame delivery.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates drop to between 115.7 FPS at Ultra and 240.8 FPS at Low, showing a performance reduction of approximately 20% compared to 1080p across all presets. This scaling indicates that the GPU's memory bandwidth of 736.3 GB/s and 16 GB of GDDR6X memory are being utilized more heavily at higher resolutions, but the CPU continues to provide adequate support.

At 3840x2160, the gap between presets widens significantly, with Ultra at 72.2 FPS and Low at 156 FPS. The 84 FPS difference between these settings demonstrates that the GPU is the primary constraint at 4K, as the rendering load increases substantially. The CPU's role becomes less prominent at this resolution, as the GPU's 10240 shading units and 80 RT cores are tasked with processing more pixels.

The scaling between resolutions shows that moving from 1080p to 1440p reduces frame rates by roughly 16-23% depending on preset, while moving from 1440p to 4K reduces frame rates by another 35-37%. This pattern confirms that the GPU is the limiting factor in Lockdown Protocol, with the CPU providing consistent performance across all configurations.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the best settings that remain at or above 60 FPS are Ultra, which achieves an average of 72.2 FPS. This is the most demanding preset available, and it still clears the playable threshold with 12.2 FPS of headroom. Lower presets offer higher frame rates, with High at 94.4 FPS, Medium at 114.1 FPS, and Low at 156 FPS, but Ultra provides the best visual quality while maintaining playability.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are also Ultra, delivering an average of 115.7 FPS. This represents a significant improvement over 4K Ultra, with 43.5 FPS more headroom above the 60 FPS threshold. High settings reach 148.7 FPS, Medium hits 171 FPS, and Low achieves 240.8 FPS, but Ultra remains the recommended choice for visual fidelity without sacrificing smooth gameplay.

At 1920x1080, Ultra settings produce an average of 155.2 FPS, making it the best configuration for this resolution. This provides ample performance for high-refresh-rate displays, with 95.2 FPS of headroom above the 60 FPS threshold. The other presets all exceed 200 FPS, with High at 207.9 FPS, Medium at 238.4 FPS, and Low at 287.2 FPS, but Ultra offers the best balance of visual quality and performance.

The Verdict

The Intel Core i5-13400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER combination can definitively run Lockdown Protocol at all tested resolutions and presets, according to the verdictByResolution data. At 3840x2160, all four settings presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable, with Ultra achieving 72.2 FPS. At 2560x1440, all presets are similarly playable, with Ultra reaching 115.7 FPS. At 1920x1080, all presets are playable as well, with Ultra maintaining 155.2 FPS.

This combination clears the 60 FPS playable threshold by a substantial margin at every configuration, making it a strong choice for Lockdown Protocol gamers who prioritize high frame rates and visual quality. The RTX 4080 SUPER's 86th percentile ranking among GPUs and the i5-13400F's 77th percentile among CPUs contribute to a system that ranks 287th out of 3714 tested combos, placing it in the upper echelon of gaming performance. Players can confidently select Ultra settings at any resolution without worrying about performance dips below playable levels.