Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 delivers exceptional performance in Lockdown Protocol, with benchmark results showing every tested resolution and preset combination exceeding the 60 FPS playability threshold. The data indicates a system that is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions but retains substantial headroom even at 4K Ultra settings, making it a top-tier configuration for this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combination produces frame rates that saturate most high-refresh displays. The Low preset yields an average of 287.7 FPS, which is the highest recorded figure across all tests. Moving to Medium drops the average to 251.3 FPS, while High settings produce 238.1 FPS. The most demanding Ultra preset still maintains an average of 181 FPS at this resolution. The scaling from Low to Ultra represents a 37.1% reduction in average frame rate, yet even the lowest figure remains well above the 60 FPS threshold.

Stepping up to 2560x1440, the performance profile shifts slightly but remains robust. Low settings deliver an average of 258.5 FPS, followed by Medium at 198.6 FPS and High at 172.8 FPS. The Ultra preset produces 128.5 FPS on average. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution widens to 50.3%, indicating that the increased pixel count amplifies the impact of graphical preset choices. Notably, the 1440p Ultra result of 128.5 FPS is still more than double the 60 FPS playability benchmark.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 5090's capabilities are more fully exercised. The Low preset averages 182 FPS, which drops to 131.4 FPS on Medium and 110.8 FPS on High. The Ultra preset maintains an average of 87 FPS, which remains comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold. The performance delta between Low and Ultra at 4K reaches 52.2%, the steepest scaling curve observed in the dataset. This pattern suggests that Lockdown Protocol's visual effects at Ultra settings become increasingly demanding as resolution rises, though the hardware combination absorbs the load without falling below playable levels.

The data shows no minimum or maximum FPS values recorded, meaning the analysis relies solely on average frame rates. Across all twelve measured configurations, the lowest average is 87 FPS at 4K Ultra, while the highest is 287.7 FPS at 1080p Low. Every single configuration clears the 60 FPS playability threshold by a margin of at least 45%.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core i5-13400F indicate that its average benchmark score of 25292 places it in close company with several other processors. The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS scores 25284, representing a 0% delta, meaning the two CPUs perform virtually identically in aggregate benchmarks. The Intel Core 5 120 scores 25362 with a delta of -0.3%, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D also scores 25365 with a -0.3% delta. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800H scores 25201 with a 0.4% delta. These four rivals bracket the i5-13400F within a narrow performance band, suggesting that swapping to any of these CPUs would yield negligible differences in Lockdown Protocol frame rates, particularly since the game appears GPU-bound at higher resolutions.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090, the nearest rivals present a more varied picture. The NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB scores 79605 with a 0.3% delta, while the Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB scores 79396 with a 0.6% delta. The AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT scores 78940 with a 1.1% delta, and the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X scores 80959 with a -1.4% delta. These comparisons are based on average benchmark scores rather than game-specific results, so actual Lockdown Protocol performance could differ. However, the data suggests that the RTX 5090's closest performance peers are largely professional or workstation-oriented GPUs, which may not offer the same driver optimizations for gaming workloads.

The CPU's percentile ranking at 77 versus all CPUs and the GPU's percentile ranking at 92 versus all GPUs indicate that both components sit in the upper tier of their respective categories. The GPU's higher percentile ranking reinforces the observation that the RTX 5090 is the dominant component in this pairing, with the CPU providing sufficient support without becoming a bottleneck in most scenarios.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a clear division of labor between the CPU and GPU across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the frame rates range from 181 FPS at Ultra to 287.7 FPS at Low, indicating that the GPU is capable of producing extremely high output. The CPU must keep up with these frame rates, and the i5-13400F's 10 cores and 16 threads appear adequate for the task, as evidenced by the consistent scaling between presets.

Moving to 2560x1440, the average frame rates drop by roughly 27-33% compared to 1080p across all presets. This reduction aligns with the increased pixel count, suggesting that the GPU is becoming the limiting factor. The CPU's role diminishes as resolution rises because the GPU takes longer to render each frame, giving the CPU more time to prepare subsequent frames.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's dominance becomes even more pronounced. The 4K Ultra result of 87 FPS is 52% lower than the 1080p Ultra result of 181 FPS, a scaling pattern consistent with a GPU-bound workload. The CPU's performance headroom is evident from the fact that even at 4K Low (182 FPS), the system produces frame rates comparable to 1080p Medium (251.3 FPS) when accounting for resolution differences. The data suggests that the RTX 5090 is the primary determinant of performance at all resolutions, but the CPU becomes relatively more important at lower resolutions where frame rates exceed 200 FPS.

The scaling between presets at each resolution provides additional insight. At 1080p, the gap between Low and Ultra is 106.7 FPS, while at 1440p it is 130 FPS, and at 4K it is 95 FPS. This non-linear pattern indicates that the GPU's workload scaling with preset complexity is not uniform across resolutions, likely due to varying degrees of CPU involvement at lower pixel counts.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-13400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 achieves a rank of 105 out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the top 2.8% of all configurations tested, a strong showing that reflects the GPU's high percentile ranking. The rank considers the combined performance of the CPU and GPU, and the data indicates that the RTX 5090's contributions dominate the ranking outcome.

Given that the GPU ranks at the 92nd percentile among all GPUs and the CPU ranks at the 77th percentile among all CPUs, the combo's overall rank of 105 suggests that the GPU is the primary driver of this high placement. The CPU's lower percentile ranking does not appear to hold the combo back significantly, as the game's frame rates remain exceptionally high even at the most demanding settings.

The combination's rank of 105 means that 104 other tested configurations performed better in Lockdown Protocol. These likely include pairings of even higher-end CPUs with the RTX 5090 or other top-tier GPUs. However, the practical difference in frame rates between this combo and higher-ranked ones is likely minimal, given that this configuration already exceeds 60 FPS by a wide margin at every tested setting.

The Verdict

The verdict by resolution confirms that this PC can run Lockdown Protocol at all tested settings. At 3840x2160, the playable settings include High, Low, Medium, and Ultra, with the best settings being Ultra at an average of 87 FPS. At 2560x1440, all four presets are playable, with Ultra delivering 128.5 FPS on average. At 1920x1080, the same pattern holds, with Ultra averaging 181 FPS.

The 60 FPS playability threshold is cleared by every configuration. The smallest margin is at 4K Ultra, where 87 FPS represents a 45% buffer above the threshold. The largest margin is at 1080p Low, where 287.7 FPS is 379.5% above the threshold. The data indicates that even the most demanding setting at the highest resolution leaves substantial performance headroom, making this combo suitable for high-refresh-rate displays at 1440p and 4K.

For users with a 4K display, the Ultra preset at 87 FPS is the recommended configuration, as it provides the best visual quality while maintaining a comfortable margin above 60 FPS. At 1440p and 1080p, the Ultra preset is also recommended, with average frame rates of 128.5 FPS and 181 FPS respectively, both of which are suitable for high-refresh-rate gaming.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which achieves an average of 87 FPS. This is the best settings choice for 4K, as it delivers the highest visual quality while maintaining a 45% buffer above the playability threshold. The High preset at 110.8 FPS and Medium at 131.4 FPS are also viable alternatives for users who prefer even higher frame rates, but Ultra provides the optimal balance of quality and performance.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are Ultra with an average of 128.5 FPS. This represents a 114.2% margin above the 60 FPS threshold, indicating that the GPU has significant headroom at this resolution. The High preset at 172.8 FPS and Medium at 198.6 FPS offer even higher frame rates for competitive play, but Ultra remains the recommended choice for visual fidelity.

At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra with an average of 181 FPS. This is more than triple the 60 FPS threshold, providing ample performance for high-refresh-rate monitors. The Low preset at 287.7 FPS is available for users seeking the absolute maximum frame rate, but Ultra's 181 FPS average is already sufficient for most high-refresh displays.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, the 3840x2160 Ultra preset averages 87 FPS, which exceeds the 60 FPS playability threshold by 27 FPS.

Q: What is the highest average frame rate achieved by this combo?

A: The highest recorded average is 287.7 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in benchmark scores?

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

Q: Is the RTX 5090's performance close to any other GPUs in benchmarks?

A: The nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB (79605, 0.3% delta), Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB (79396, 0.6% delta), AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT (78940, 1.1% delta), and AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X (80959, -1.4% delta).

Q: What is the largest performance gap between presets at any resolution?

A: At 3840x2160, the gap between Low (182 FPS) and Ultra (87 FPS) is 95 FPS, representing a 52.2% reduction.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: It ranks 105 out of 3714 combos tested in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the top 2.8% of all configurations.