Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core i7-13700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 delivers a playable experience across all tested resolutions in Lockdown Protocol, with the data showing that 1080p and 1440p Ultra settings clear the 60 FPS threshold comfortably, while 4K requires a settings reduction to Medium for smooth gameplay. The measured frame rates reveal a system where the CPU’s strong multi-threaded performance and the GPU’s 8 GB of GDDR6 memory combine to handle the game’s demands, though the RTX 4060’s 61st percentile ranking among all GPUs indicates it is the limiting factor at higher resolutions, particularly at 4K Ultra where the average frame rate drops to 44.1 FPS.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that remains at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which achieves an average of 89.6 FPS. This leaves substantial headroom above the playable threshold, suggesting that the combination is not stressed at this resolution; even the High preset yields 115.2 FPS, and Medium reaches 134 FPS, with Low hitting 186.9 FPS. The data indicates that at 1080p, the GPU is not the bottleneck, as all settings produce frame rates well beyond the 60 FPS target.

Moving to 2560x1440, the Ultra preset again meets the 60 FPS requirement with an average of 62.6 FPS, but the margin is thinner. The High preset delivers 88.3 FPS, Medium provides 101.2 FPS, and Low reaches 138.6 FPS, showing that the scaling from Low to Ultra is significant but still playable throughout. The 62.6 FPS at Ultra is only marginally above the playable threshold, indicating that this is the edge of the system’s capability at this resolution with maximum settings.

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Medium, which averages 65.3 FPS. The High preset falls short at 57.3 FPS, and Ultra drops to 44.1 FPS, clearly below the threshold. Low settings at 4K produce 90.8 FPS, showing that the GPU can handle the resolution when graphical load is reduced, but the jump from Medium to High represents a critical performance cliff that pushes the average below 60 FPS.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results show a clear division of labor between the Intel Core i7-13700K and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 depending on resolution. At 1920x1080, the CPU’s capabilities are more prominent, as the GPU is able to produce frame rates between 89.6 and 186.9 FPS across settings, meaning the processor must keep up with the high output. The i7-13700K’s 16 cores and 24 threads, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 30745, provide ample headroom for the game’s logic and physics at this resolution, and the single-core performance of 2116 in Cinebench R23 ensures that the game’s main thread is not a bottleneck.

At 2560x1440, the balance shifts toward the GPU, as the frame rate drops from 138.6 FPS at Low to 62.6 FPS at Ultra, a reduction of 54.8 percent. This scaling pattern indicates that the RTX 4060’s rendering capabilities are becoming the primary constraint, while the CPU still maintains sufficient throughput. The GPU’s 272.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 15.11 TFLOPS FP32 performance are being exercised more heavily, yet the processor’s 3DMark max threads score of 12412 suggests it is not the limiting factor here.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is unequivocally the dominant component. The average frame rate at Ultra is 44.1 FPS, which is 26.6 percent lower than the 62.6 FPS at 1440p Ultra, showing that the 4K resolution overwhelms the RTX 4060’s 8 GB memory capacity and 128-bit bus width. The CPU’s role diminishes further, as even the Low preset at 4K produces 90.8 FPS, which is still below the 1080p Low result of 186.9 FPS, indicating that the GPU is the sole bottleneck at this resolution.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Lockdown Protocol at 60 FPS on Ultra settings at 1920x1080?

A: Yes, the measured average frame rate at 1080p Ultra is 89.6 FPS, which is comfortably above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the highest playable setting at 3840x2160?

A: The Medium preset at 4K achieves an average of 65.3 FPS, making it the most demanding setting that clears 60 FPS. The High preset falls short at 57.3 FPS.

Q: How much performance difference is there between Low and Ultra at 2560x1440?

A: The data shows a 76 FPS gap, with Low averaging 138.6 FPS and Ultra averaging 62.6 FPS, representing a 54.8 percent reduction in frame rate.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important at 1920x1080?

A: The CPU plays a larger role at 1080p, as the GPU produces high frame rates across all settings (89.6 to 186.9 FPS), requiring the i7-13700K to keep pace with its 16 cores and 24 threads.

Q: Does the RTX 4060 have enough memory for 4K gaming in this title?

A: The 8 GB GDDR6 memory appears insufficient for 4K Ultra, where the average drops to 44.1 FPS, but it is adequate for Medium settings at 65.3 FPS, indicating memory capacity is a limiting factor at high details.

Q: What is the best setting for 2560x1440 to maintain a high frame rate?

A: The Ultra preset at 1440p averages 62.6 FPS, just above the threshold. For a larger margin, the High preset at 88.3 FPS provides a safer buffer while still being visually demanding.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Intel Core i7-13700K sits close to several other processors in benchmark scores, with its nearest rivals showing negligible differences. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900 scores 46971, which is 0.2 percent lower than the i7-13700K’s average of 46881, making it a nearly identical match for CPU-bound scenarios. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 scores 47022, 0.3 percent higher, and would behave similarly in this game. The AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX and Intel Xeon w3-2535 both score 46654 and 46653 respectively, 0.5 percent higher, meaning any of these processors would produce frame rates within a fraction of a percent of the i7-13700K in Lockdown Protocol.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060’s nearest rivals are surprisingly diverse. The AMD Radeon HD 7790 scores 17666, which is 0.2 percent lower than the RTX 4060’s 17639 average, indicating it would produce nearly identical frame rates despite being an older architecture. The AMD Radeon 780M integrated graphics score 17588, 0.3 percent higher, and the AMD Radeon Pro 560 scores 17551, 0.5 percent higher. The AMD Radeon Pro 460 scores 17509, 0.7 percent higher, meaning all of these GPUs would deliver essentially the same performance in this game, with differences of less than one percent in overall benchmark scores.

How This Combo Ranks

Among all tested combinations in the benchmark database, the Intel Core i7-13700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination ranks 1986 out of 3714 total combos for Lockdown Protocol. This places the system in the 53.5th percentile of all tested configurations, meaning it outperforms slightly more than half of all combinations but is surpassed by a significant portion of more powerful setups. The ranking reflects the balance between the high-performing CPU, which scores in the 89th percentile among all processors, and the mid-range GPU, which sits in the 61st percentile among all GPUs. The data suggests that while the processor is a top-tier component, the graphics card holds the combination back from higher overall rankings, particularly in games like Lockdown Protocol where GPU load increases substantially at higher resolutions.

The Verdict

The benchmark results indicate that this PC can run Lockdown Protocol at all three tested resolutions, but with different limitations. At 1920x1080, the system clears 60 FPS on every preset, with Ultra averaging 89.6 FPS and even the most demanding settings leaving significant headroom. At 2560x1440, the same holds true, with Ultra averaging 62.6 FPS, just above the playable threshold, and all lower settings exceeding 88 FPS. At 3840x2160, the system is playable on Low and Medium settings, with Medium averaging 65.3 FPS, but High and Ultra fall below the threshold at 57.3 FPS and 44.1 FPS respectively. The verdict is clear: this combination is fully capable at 1080p and 1440p with maximum settings, while 4K requires a reduction to Medium for a smooth experience.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates for the Intel Core i7-13700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 in Lockdown Protocol are as follows:

1920x1080:

• Low: 186.9 FPS average
• Medium: 134 FPS average
• High: 115.2 FPS average
• Ultra: 89.6 FPS average

2560x1440:

• Low: 138.6 FPS average
• Medium: 101.2 FPS average
• High: 88.3 FPS average
• Ultra: 62.6 FPS average

3840x2160:

• Low: 90.8 FPS average
• Medium: 65.3 FPS average
• High: 57.3 FPS average
• Ultra: 44.1 FPS average

The data shows a consistent pattern where each resolution increase reduces frame rates across all settings, with the most dramatic drops occurring at 4K. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 97.3 FPS, at 1440p it is 76 FPS, and at 4K it is 46.7 FPS, indicating that the GPU’s limitations become more pronounced as resolution increases. The minimum and maximum frame rates were not recorded in the data, so the analysis relies solely on average performance metrics.