Lockdown Protocol

# Lockdown Protocol with Intel Core i5-10400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB

This combo ranks 1569th out of 3714 tested configurations for Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the upper-middle tier of all tested pairings. The data shows a system that can handle the game across all resolutions, though the balance between CPU and GPU shifts noticeably as resolution increases. The combination of a 6-core Comet Lake processor with an Ada Lovelace GPU delivers a playable experience at every preset, but the measured frame rates reveal distinct performance ceilings that vary by resolution and settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The comboRankInGame of 1569 out of 3714 places this system in the 58th percentile of all tested configurations for Lockdown Protocol. This is a solid mid-tier ranking, indicating that while the system is not at the top of the charts, it outperforms a clear majority of tested combos. The CPU's percentileVsAllCpus of 68 combined with the GPU's percentileVsAllGpus of 19 shows an interesting asymmetry: the processor is a above-average performer in the broader benchmark landscape, while the GPU sits well below the median across all GPUs tested. This suggests the pairing leans on the CPU more heavily than typical gaming systems, which becomes apparent in the resolution scaling analysis.

Looking at the CPU's nearest rivals, the Intel Core i5-10400F scores an average benchmark of 14185, which is nearly identical to the Intel Xeon 6756E at 14163 (0.2% difference) and the AMD EPYC 7552 at 14115 (0.5% difference). It trails the Intel Core 7 160UL by 0.3% and the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C by 0.6%, all within a narrow 1.1% band. For the GPU, the RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB scores 2913 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, essentially tied with the NVIDIA RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF at 2910 (0.1% ahead) and the RTX 4060 Ti 16 GB at 2907 (0.2% ahead). The NVIDIA Quadro P600 is 0.3% ahead, and the RTX 4010 trails by 0.7%.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance for optimal settings at each resolution. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers 200 FPS average, which is exceptional for competitive play. Medium runs at 155 FPS with a minimum of 132 FPS and maximum of 179 FPS, offering a strong balance for most players. High produces 136 FPS, while Ultra dips to 102 FPS. For 1080p, the Medium preset is the recommended choice: it maintains well above 144 Hz with a tight frame-time window, and the 45 FPS gap between Medium and Low is not worth sacrificing visual quality in a game where Medium clearly suffices.

At 2560x1440, the patterns shift. Low runs at 160 FPS, Medium at 114 FPS (min 97, max 131), High at 99 FPS, and Ultra at 75 FPS. The Medium preset is again the sweet spot, keeping the average above 110 FPS while the minimum of 97 FPS ensures no major stutters. High is acceptable for those prioritizing visuals, but the 15 FPS drop from Medium is more noticeable than the visual uplift in most scenes. Ultra at 75 FPS is playable but leaves little headroom for intense combat sequences.

At 3840x2160, the situation becomes more constrained. Low produces 104 FPS, Medium 74 FPS (min 62, max 85), High 64 FPS, and Ultra 48 FPS. For 4K, the Medium preset is the highest reasonable choice, delivering an average of 74 FPS with a minimum of 62 FPS that stays above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. High at 64 FPS average is borderline, with no reported minimum to confirm stability. Ultra at 48 FPS is not recommended for serious play.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a system that becomes progressively GPU-limited at higher resolutions. At Low settings, the drop from 200 FPS at 1080p to 160 FPS at 1440p (a 20% reduction) and then to 104 FPS at 4K (a further 35% reduction) shows a steady, predictable decline consistent with pixel-count scaling. The 1080p to 1440p step costs 40 FPS, while the 1440p to 4K step costs 56 FPS, indicating increasing GPU pressure.

At Medium settings, the progression is 155 FPS at 1080p, 114 FPS at 1440p, and 74 FPS at 4K. The 41 FPS drop from 1080p to 1440p and 40 FPS drop from 1440p to 4K shows more linear scaling, but the 4K result of 74 FPS with a 62 FPS minimum suggests the GPU is working near its limits. At High settings, the numbers are 136 FPS, 99 FPS, and 64 FPS respectively. The diminishing returns at 4K are evident, as the High preset falls below the 70 FPS threshold that many players consider comfortable.

The Ultra preset tells the clearest story: 102 FPS at 1080p, 75 FPS at 1440p, and 48 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result at 48 FPS is less than half the 1080p Ultra score, confirming that the RTX 4060 Ti's 8 GB memory buffer and 288.0 GB/s bandwidth become the limiting factors at high pixel counts with maximum settings. The CPU with its 6 cores and 12 threads is likely not the bottleneck at 4K, as the frame rates scale primarily with resolution rather than scene complexity.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The data shows 2560x1440 at Medium settings provides the best balance, with 114 FPS average and a 97 FPS minimum, offering high frame rates without the 4K performance penalties.

Q: Can this system run the game at 4K?

A: Yes, but with limitations. At 4K Medium, it achieves 74 FPS average with a 62 FPS minimum, while 4K Ultra drops to 48 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB compare to the 16 GB version?

A: In the Steel Nomad DX12 benchmark, the 8 GB model scores 2913 while the 16 GB model scores 2907, a 0.2% difference. In this game, the 8 GB memory capacity does not appear to be a limiting factor at the tested settings.

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-10400F a bottleneck for this GPU?

A: At 1080p, the CPU likely plays a larger role, as evidenced by the 200 FPS Low result that approaches typical CPU limits for a 6-core Comet Lake processor. At 4K, frame rates drop below 75 FPS even at Medium, indicating the GPU becomes the primary constraint.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1440p High?

A: The measured average is 99 FPS, which is 15 FPS lower than Medium at 114 FPS and 24 FPS lower than Low at 160 FPS. This suggests High is a viable option for 60 Hz displays but not ideal for high-refresh monitors.

Q: Why does the Ultra preset show such a large drop at 4K?

A: The 48 FPS result at 4K Ultra compared to 102 FPS at 1080p Ultra represents a 53% reduction. This aligns with the GPU's 8 GB memory and 128-bit bus, which limit performance when rendering at 3840x2160 with maximum settings.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB is built on the AD106 chip using a 5 nm process at TSMC, with 22,900 million transistors on a 188 mm² die. The GPU runs at a base clock of 2310 MHz and boosts to 2535 MHz, with memory clocked at 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective). The 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus provides 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is the key constraint at 4K resolutions.

The GPU's 4352 shading units, 136 TMUs, and 48 ROPs deliver 22.06 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, with a pixel rate of 121.7 GPixel/s and texture rate of 344.8 GTexel/s. The 34 RT cores and 136 tensor cores support ray tracing and DLSS features, though the measured FPS data does not indicate whether these features were enabled. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

The 160 W TDP and 450 W suggested PSU reflect a power-efficient design. The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2913 places it in the 19th percentile of all GPUs, with nearest rivals including the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF (2910, 0.1% slower) and RTX 4060 Ti 16 GB (2907, 0.2% slower). The performance in Lockdown Protocol aligns with this benchmark positioning, showing capability at 1080p and 1440p but struggling at 4K Ultra, where the 48 FPS result indicates the GPU is heavily taxed.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-10400F features 6 cores and 12 threads based on the Comet Lake architecture, manufactured on Intel's 14 nm process. It runs at a base clock of 2.90 GHz and boosts to 4.30 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The cache hierarchy includes 64 KB L1 per core, 256 KB L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support is DDR4 with dual-channel configuration providing 42.7 GB/s of bandwidth.

The CPU's benchmark results show a strong multi-threaded performer for its class: Cinebench R23 multi-core scores 10283, while single-core reaches 1451. Geekbench multi-core is 6257 and single-core 1420. The PassMark multi-thread score of 12115 and single-thread of 2541 confirm the balanced performance profile. The CPU's percentileVsAllCpus of 68 indicates it outperforms over two-thirds of all tested processors.

In Lockdown Protocol, the CPU's role is most evident at 1080p Low, where the 200 FPS result approaches the practical limit for a 6-core Comet Lake chip. The 3DMark thread tests show scaling from 1350 (2 threads) to 4735 (max threads), indicating the 12 threads provide meaningful scaling in threaded workloads. The CPU's nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon 6756E (14163 avg score, 0.2% difference) and AMD EPYC 7552 (14115, 0.5% difference), placing it in a tightly competitive band. At 4K, the CPU is less stressed, as the frame rates drop to levels where the GPU's 8 GB memory and 128-bit bus become the primary constraints.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its strongest results. Low settings produce 200 FPS average, Medium 155 FPS (minimum 132, maximum 179), High 136 FPS, and Ultra 102 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 98 FPS, showing that the GPU can handle the full range of settings at this resolution while maintaining high frame rates.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong but the gap narrows. Low achieves 160 FPS, Medium 114 FPS (minimum 97, maximum 131), High 99 FPS, and Ultra 75 FPS. The 85 FPS spread from Low to Ultra is slightly narrower than at 1080p, and the Medium minimum of 97 FPS ensures consistent gameplay. The 1440p results represent a 20% average reduction from 1080p across all settings.

At 3840x2160, the performance envelope tightens considerably. Low runs at 104 FPS, Medium 74 FPS (minimum 62, maximum 85), High 64 FPS, and Ultra 48 FPS. The 56 FPS spread from Low to Ultra is the smallest of the three resolutions, indicating that the GPU is becoming the limiting factor across all settings. The 4K Medium result with a 62 FPS minimum is the only 4K configuration that consistently stays above the 60 FPS threshold, while 4K High and Ultra fall below comfortable playable levels.

The complete dataset shows a system that is well-suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming in Lockdown Protocol, with 4K playable only at Medium or lower settings. The combination of the i5-10400F's solid multi-threaded performance and the RTX 4060 Ti's capable but memory-constrained design creates a pairing that excels at lower resolutions while showing clear limitations at 4K Ultra.