Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core i5-13400F pairs with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 to form a desktop combination aimed squarely at high-refresh-rate gaming in Lockdown Protocol. The CPU, a Raptor Lake-S part with 10 cores and 16 threads, posts a 3DMark max-thread score of 7307 and a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22604, while the GPU, based on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with 10752 shading units and 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivers a Passmark G3D score of 36565. Measured frame rates across three resolutions and four settings presets show that this system clears the 60 FPS playable threshold in every configuration tested, with the most demanding preset at the highest resolution still holding an average of 76.9 FPS. The data indicates a machine with substantial headroom for Lockdown Protocol, and the following sections break down how the components behave, which settings to run, and where this combo ranks among tested hardware.

Similar Performance Alternatives

When looking for hardware that behaves similarly, the nearest rivals for the Intel Core i5-13400F provide a useful frame of reference. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 25292 places it within a narrow band of competitors. The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS scores 25284, a delta of 0 percent, meaning it is effectively identical in aggregate performance. The Intel Core 5 120 scores 25362, which is 0.3 percent higher, and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D matches that with a 25365 score, also 0.3 percent above the i5-13400F. On the other side, the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H scores 25201, which is 0.4 percent lower. These deltas are small, so in practical terms, swapping the i5-13400F for any of these processors would yield nearly indistinguishable results in Lockdown Protocol, assuming the GPU remains the same. The CPU’s percentile ranking of 77 versus all CPUs reinforces that it sits comfortably in the upper-middle tier, not at the top but well above the majority of processors tested.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 has an average benchmark score of 56083 and ranks in the 87th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals cluster closely around it. The AMD Radeon 8060S scores 55757, a delta of 0.6 percent below, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698, which is 0.7 percent lower. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X trails by 2.3 percent with a score of 54828. On the higher end, the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE reaches 57367, which is 2.2 percent above the RTX 5080. These deltas are modest, so a builder considering alternatives to the RTX 5080 could expect similar FPS in Lockdown Protocol from the Radeon 8060S or RX 6750 GRE 12 GB, while the RX 9070 GRE would offer a slight edge. The RTX 5080’s own benchmark results, including a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 8637 and a Geekbench Vulkan score of 255450, confirm that it is a high-end card, but the rival comparisons show that it is not in a class of its own.

What this means for Lockdown Protocol is that the specific CPU or GPU model matters less than their tier. A system built with any of these rival parts would land in a similar performance envelope. The i5-13400F’s scores in single-threaded tests, such as a 3DMark single-thread score of 960 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3191, indicate that it handles per-core loads well, which is relevant for a fast-paced FPS. The GPU’s nearest rivals all fall within a few percentage points, so the choice between them would come down to other factors like feature support or platform compatibility rather than raw FPS in this game.

CPU and GPU Roles

The division of labor between the Intel Core i5-13400F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 in Lockdown Protocol becomes clear when examining frame rates across resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, the lowest resolution tested, the GPU is not the limiting factor. Low settings produce an average of 282.4 FPS, while Medium reaches 252.9 FPS, High drops to 220.7 FPS, and Ultra still holds 162.9 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is substantial, but even the most demanding preset at 1080p exceeds what most displays can show. At this resolution, the CPU’s role is more prominent because the GPU has enough headroom to render frames quickly, and the i5-13400F’s 16 threads and 20 MB of L3 cache help sustain high minimums, though the data does not list min or max values.

Moving to 2560x1440, the GPU begins to assert more influence. Low settings yield 258.8 FPS, Medium drops to 182.2 FPS, High sits at 158.5 FPS, and Ultra falls to 123.4 FPS. Compared to 1080p, the frame rates at each preset are lower, which indicates that the added pixel count increases the GPU load. The percentage drop from Low to Ultra at 1440p is about 52 percent, while at 1080p it is about 42 percent. This widening gap suggests that the RTX 5080 is doing more work as resolution climbs, but the i5-13400F still keeps up, as the minimum frame rate never appears to bottleneck the system below playable levels.

At 3840x2160, the GPU dominates the performance picture. Low settings produce 165.2 FPS, Medium drops to 116.6 FPS, High reaches 107 FPS, and Ultra falls to 76.9 FPS. The reduction from Low to Ultra here is roughly 53 percent, similar to 1440p, but the absolute numbers are much lower. This is a clear sign that the RTX 5080’s 960.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 56.28 TFLOPS of FP32 compute are being taxed heavily at 4K, while the CPU’s contribution fades. The i5-13400F’s 3DMark 16-thread score of 7314 and Passmark multi-thread score of 25032 are sufficient for this game’s logic and physics, but at 4K, the GPU is the primary driver of FPS differences between presets.

The data points to a balanced pairing where the CPU matters most at 1080p and the GPU takes over at higher resolutions. For a game like Lockdown Protocol, which is an FPS, the CPU’s single-thread performance is relevant for frame pacing, but with a 3DMark single-thread score of 960 and a Geekbench single-core score of 1996, the i5-13400F is not a weak link. At 1440p and 4K, the RTX 5080’s shading units and RT cores, 84 of them, handle the graphical load, and the measured FPS reflects that shift. Builders aiming for high refresh rates at 1080p or 1440p will find the CPU adequate, while those targeting 4K will see the GPU as the decisive component.

Best Settings per Resolution

Given the measured frame rates, the best settings for each resolution are the most demanding preset that still maintains an average of at least 60 FPS, and in this case, every preset at every resolution clears that bar. The verdict data confirms that all four settings—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable across the board. For 1920x1080, the best choice is Ultra, which delivers an average of 162.9 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold and leaves room for high-refresh-rate monitors. Medium at 252.9 FPS and High at 220.7 FPS are also options, but Ultra provides the highest visual fidelity without sacrificing smoothness.

At 2560x1440, Ultra again is the best setting, with an average of 123.4 FPS. This is comfortably above 60 FPS, so there is no need to drop to High (158.5 FPS) or Medium (182.2 FPS) unless a user prioritizes even higher frame rates for competitive play. The gap between High and Ultra at this resolution is about 28 percent, so the visual upgrade from Ultra comes at a measurable cost, but the resulting 123.4 FPS is still smooth. Low settings at 1440p reach 258.8 FPS, which is useful for esports-style setups, but the data shows that Ultra is viable.

At 3840x2160, Ultra produces an average of 76.9 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold but with less headroom than lower resolutions. This is the most demanding configuration tested, and it still passes. High settings at 4K yield 107 FPS, Medium reaches 116.6 FPS, and Low hits 165.2 FPS. For a user with a 4K display, Ultra at 76.9 FPS is the best choice for visual quality, but if they want more margin above 60 FPS, dropping to High adds about 39 percent more performance. The data does not list minimum frame rates, so the average values are the primary guide, but all presets at all resolutions stay above the playable threshold.

The Verdict

Yes, this PC can run Lockdown Protocol, and it does so with significant room to spare. The verdict by resolution is clear: at 3840x2160, all four settings—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable, with the best being Ultra at an average of 76.9 FPS. At 2560x1440, Ultra is also the best setting, delivering 123.4 FPS, and every preset clears 60 FPS. At 1920x1080, Ultra reaches 162.9 FPS, with all presets exceeding the threshold. The playable threshold is defined as 60 FPS, and this combination never dips below that in any measured configuration.

The practical takeaway is that a user can max out the game’s settings at any resolution and still get a smooth experience. At 4K, the 76.9 FPS average on Ultra is sufficient for most displays, though users with high-refresh 4K monitors might prefer High at 107 FPS for a larger buffer. At 1440p and below, the system has enough power to drive high-refresh displays, with 1080p Ultra exceeding 160 FPS. The i5-13400F’s 65 W TDP and the RTX 5080’s 360 W TDP are within normal ranges for a desktop build, and the GPU’s 16 GB of GDDR7 memory ensures no VRAM limitations at these settings.

The data is measured, not estimated, which adds confidence to these results. The combo ranks 183 out of 3714 tested combinations for this game, placing it in the top 5 percent of systems tested. For a game released in 2024, this hardware is more than adequate. There is no scenario in the data where the system fails to reach 60 FPS, so the verdict is a straightforward pass across all resolutions and presets.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates for this combination are as follows, with averages only, as minimum and maximum values are not provided. At 1920x1080, Low settings produce an average of 282.4 FPS. Medium settings yield 252.9 FPS. High settings drop to 220.7 FPS. Ultra settings produce 162.9 FPS. These numbers show a steady decline as graphical demands increase, with the largest drop occurring from High to Ultra, a reduction of about 26 percent.

At 2560x1440, the averages are lower across the board. Low settings reach 258.8 FPS, which is still extremely high. Medium settings produce 182.2 FPS, a more pronounced drop from Low compared to 1080p. High settings yield 158.5 FPS, and Ultra falls to 123.4 FPS. The transition from Low to Medium at this resolution costs about 30 percent of performance, while the move from High to Ultra costs about 22 percent. This suggests that the GPU is becoming more of a factor at 1440p, but the CPU still holds up.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates are the lowest but remain playable. Low settings average 165.2 FPS, which is higher than 1080p Ultra, showing how much headroom exists. Medium settings produce 116.6 FPS. High settings reach 107 FPS. Ultra settings average 76.9 FPS. The drop from Low to Medium at 4K is about 29 percent, and from High to Ultra it is about 28 percent. The scaling from 1080p to 4K at the same settings is significant: for example, Low goes from 282.4 to 165.2 FPS, a reduction of about 41 percent, while Ultra goes from 162.9 to 76.9 FPS, a reduction of about 53 percent. This confirms that the RTX 5080 is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, but it is a capable one.

These numbers are consistent with the GPU’s performance characteristics. The RTX 5080’s 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 8637 and Passmark DirectX 12 score of 151 indicate strong DirectX 12 performance, which is relevant for a modern FPS. The CPU’s benchmark scores, such as a Passmark single-thread score of 3634 and a Geekbench multi-core score of 11068, support its ability to feed the GPU at lower resolutions. There are no anomalies in the data; the frame rates scale predictably with resolution and settings.

How This Combo Ranks

In the global ranking for Lockdown Protocol, this combination of the Intel Core i5-13400F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 places 183rd out of 3714 tested combos. This is a strong showing, putting the system in the top 5 percent of all configurations tested for this game. The rank reflects the balance between the CPU and GPU, where neither component is severely mismatched. The CPU’s percentile of 77 against all CPUs and the GPU’s percentile of 87 against all GPUs indicate that the GPU is the stronger part, but the CPU is not holding it back in a meaningful way.

The ranking also benefits from the game’s relatively low demands. Lockdown Protocol, as an FPS, does not appear to be an outlier in terms of hardware requirements, and the measured FPS at 4K Ultra, 76.9 FPS, shows that even the highest preset is manageable. Combos ranked above 183 likely feature faster CPUs or GPUs, such as higher-end Core i7 or i9 parts or RTX 5090-class cards, but the data does not list those specifics. The nearest rival GPUs, such as the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE, which scores 2.2 percent higher in aggregate benchmarks, would likely place slightly higher in the ranking, but the difference would be small.

For a builder, this rank means the system is well-suited for Lockdown Protocol without being overkill. The RTX 5080’s launch MSRP is 999 USD, and the i5-13400F’s launch MSRP is $196, but the performance data speaks for itself. At 1080p and 1440p, the system delivers frame rates that exceed most monitors’ refresh rates, and at 4K, it stays above 60 FPS on Ultra. The combination is in the upper echelon of tested hardware, and the rank of 183 out of 3714 confirms that it is a top-tier choice for this game.