Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core i7-13700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 ranks 205th out of 3714 tested combinations for Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the top 5.5% of all configurations. This is a high-end pairing where the CPU sits at the 89th percentile against all processors and the GPU at the 86th percentile against all graphics cards, indicating that both components are well above average for this title. The measured frame rates confirm that this combo is built for high-refresh-rate play, with every tested setting at every resolution exceeding the 60 FPS playable threshold by a substantial margin.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 205 out of 3714 tested combinations places this system in the upper echelon of configurations for Lockdown Protocol. This rank reflects the combined capability of the i7-13700K and RTX 4080, and the data supports a strong position. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 46881 puts it in the 89th percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU’s average score of 54247 places it in the 86th percentile of all GPUs. When combined, these components deliver performance that is clearly above the median for the game, with the rank indicating that only about 5.5% of tested combos are faster.

The ranking becomes more meaningful when examining the actual frame rates. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 333 FPS average, which is over 5.5 times the 60 FPS playable threshold. Even at the most demanding configuration tested — 3840x2160 Ultra — the average FPS is 73, still comfortably above the playable mark. The gap between the combo’s rank and its frame rate consistency shows that while it is not the absolute fastest configuration, it delivers smooth performance across all tested scenarios. The 205th rank out of 3714 combos suggests that only a small fraction of systems, likely those with newer or more specialized hardware, would outperform this pairing in Lockdown Protocol.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU, the Intel Core i7-13700K sits within a tight performance cluster. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900 scores 46971, which is only 0.2% lower than the i7-13700K’s 46881 average. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 scores 47022, just 0.3% higher. The AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX and Intel Xeon w3-2535 both score 46654 and 46653 respectively, each about 0.5% lower. These deltaPct values are all within a fraction of a percent, meaning that swapping the i7-13700K for any of these four CPUs would yield nearly identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, assuming the GPU remains unchanged.

For the GPU, the nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER, which scores 54209 against the RTX 4080’s 54247 — a negligible 0.1% difference. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828, which is 1.1% higher, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698 at 2.6% higher and the AMD Radeon 8060S scores 55757 at 2.7% higher. These deltas are small enough that in practical gameplay, the frame rates would be nearly indistinguishable. A user with an RTX 4080 SUPER, for example, would see essentially the same performance as the RTX 4080 in Lockdown Protocol, with differences well within measurement noise.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions and four settings, with average frame rates provided for all combinations and min/max values available for the Medium preset at each resolution. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest performance. Low settings produce an average of 333 FPS, Medium reaches 236 FPS with a minimum of 201 and maximum of 272, High averages 206 FPS, and Ultra averages 155 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is significant — 178 FPS — indicating that the game scales strongly with settings at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the averages drop but remain very high. Low settings yield 244 FPS, Medium averages 173 FPS with a range of 147 to 199, High averages 151 FPS, and Ultra averages 113 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is roughly 27% on Low, 27% on Medium, 27% on High, and 27% on Ultra, showing a consistent scaling pattern. At 3840x2160, the averages are 157 FPS on Low, 112 FPS on Medium with a range of 95 to 129, 98 FPS on High, and 73 FPS on Ultra. The transition from 1440p to 4K results in a further reduction of about 36% on Low, 35% on Medium, 35% on High, and 35% on Ultra.

The min/max data for Medium settings illustrates the frame time consistency. At 1080p Medium, the minimum of 201 FPS is 85% of the average, while at 1440p Medium the minimum of 147 FPS is 85% of the average, and at 4K Medium the minimum of 95 FPS is also 85% of the average. This consistent ratio suggests that the combo maintains stable frame delivery even under load, with no single resolution showing disproportionately large frame dips.

The Verdict

The data unequivocally shows that this PC can run Lockdown Protocol at playable frame rates across all tested configurations. The verdict by resolution lists every setting — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — as playable at all three resolutions. The playable threshold is 60 FPS, and the lowest average frame rate recorded is 73 FPS at 3840x2160 Ultra. This means that even the most demanding combination of resolution and settings stays 21.7% above the threshold.

At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra with an average of 155 FPS, which is 2.6 times the playable threshold. At 2560x1440, Ultra also leads with 113 FPS average, 1.9 times the threshold. At 3840x2160, Ultra remains the best choice with 73 FPS average, still 1.2 times the threshold. For users prioritizing maximum visual quality, the Ultra preset is viable at every resolution. For those seeking higher refresh rates, the Low preset at 1080p reaches 333 FPS, which would satisfy even the most demanding 240Hz or 360Hz displays, while the Low preset at 1440p at 244 FPS and Low at 4K at 157 FPS remain well above 60 FPS.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo maintain 60 FPS at 4K with Ultra settings?

A: Yes. The measured average at 3840x2160 Ultra is 73 FPS, which is 21.7% above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The highest average is 333 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 compare to its closest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER?

A: The RTX 4080 scores 54247 on average benchmarks, while the RTX 4080 SUPER scores 54209, a difference of 0.1%. In practice, this means nearly identical performance in Lockdown Protocol.

Q: Does the combo perform better at 1440p or 1080p in terms of scaling?

A: The drop from 1080p to 1440p is consistent at roughly 27% across all settings, so the scaling is uniform rather than favoring one resolution.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at Medium settings across all resolutions?

A: The minimum FPS values are 201 at 1080p, 147 at 1440p, and 95 at 4K, all of which are above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to be a bottleneck at higher resolutions?

A: The frame rate drops by about 35% from 1440p to 4K across all settings, suggesting that the GPU becomes increasingly stressed at higher resolutions, while the CPU’s performance remains sufficient to keep up.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows how the CPU and GPU share the workload across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the CPU’s strength is more apparent. The i7-13700K’s multi-threaded performance, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 30745 and a 3DMark max threads score of 12412, allows the combo to reach 333 FPS on Low settings. This high frame rate at low graphical load indicates that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU at very high rates. The single-thread score of 1136 in 3DMark and 2116 in Cinebench R23 supports this, as Lockdown Protocol likely relies on strong single-core performance for game logic.

As resolution increases, the GPU becomes the dominant factor. The RTX 4080’s 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 716.8 GB/s bandwidth are put to use at 3840x2160, where the frame rate drops by about 35% compared to 1440p regardless of settings. This consistent drop across Low, Medium, High, and Ultra suggests that the GPU’s pixel throughput is the limiting factor at 4K. The RTX 4080’s 48.74 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 761.5 GTexel/s texture rate are substantial, but the demands of 4K rendering still cause the average to fall from 157 FPS on Low to 73 FPS on Ultra.

The settings scaling also reveals the GPU’s role. At 1080p, going from Low to Ultra reduces the average from 333 to 155 FPS, a 53% decrease. At 4K, the same settings change reduces the average from 157 to 73 FPS, also a 53% decrease. This proportional scaling indicates that the GPU’s workload scales linearly with settings, while the CPU maintains a stable baseline. The i7-13700K’s 16 cores and 24 threads provide ample headroom, as evidenced by a PassMark multi-thread score of 45887, ensuring that the CPU does not become a bottleneck even at the highest frame rates.

Best Settings per Resolution

At each resolution, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, and the data shows the exact average FPS for these configurations. At 1920x1080, Ultra settings deliver 155 FPS average, which is the highest visual quality available while still providing 2.6 times the playable threshold. This makes Ultra the clear choice for 1080p gaming, offering both high fidelity and high refresh rate capability.

At 2560x1440, Ultra settings average 113 FPS, which is 1.9 times the 60 FPS threshold. This remains well within playable territory and allows users to enable all graphical features without concern. The 113 FPS average also leaves room for occasional dips, as the Medium preset’s minimum of 147 FPS at this resolution suggests the Ultra preset would likely stay above 60 FPS even in demanding scenes.

At 3840x2160, Ultra settings average 73 FPS, which is 1.2 times the threshold. This is the most demanding scenario tested, and while it is playable, the margin above 60 FPS is smaller than at lower resolutions. The Medium preset at 4K averages 112 FPS with a minimum of 95 FPS, providing a larger safety margin for users who prefer consistent frame times over maximum visual quality. However, for those who prioritize image quality, Ultra at 73 FPS still meets the playable standard.