Lockdown Protocol

Resolution Scaling

The measured frame rates for Lockdown Protocol across the three tested resolutions show a clear pattern of GPU-bound scaling at higher settings, with the CPU becoming more influential as settings drop. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combination of the Intel Core i5-10400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 produces 200.8 FPS average. Moving to 2560x1440 Low drops that to 147.9 FPS, a reduction of approximately 26%. At 3840x2160 Low, the average falls further to 97.3 FPS, another 34% decrease from the 1440p figure. This scaling curve is steep, indicating that even at Low settings, the rendering pipeline is consuming most of the available GPU resources.

When settings are raised to High, the resolution scaling becomes more pronounced. The 1080p High result is 122.7 FPS, which drops to 91 FPS at 1440p (a 26% reduction) and then to 58 FPS at 4K (a further 36% reduction). The Ultra preset shows the most dramatic scaling: 90.9 FPS at 1080p, 69.7 FPS at 1440p, and 43.5 FPS at 4K. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is substantial — from 200.8 FPS down to 90.9 FPS — but the relative scaling across resolutions remains consistent regardless of preset.

The limiting component shifts based on resolution and settings. At 1080p Low, the 200.8 FPS figure suggests the CPU is heavily involved; the RTX 5060 is capable of far more frames, but the i5-10400F's six cores and twelve threads cap the output. The data at 4K Ultra (43.5 FPS) tells the opposite story — here the GPU is clearly the bottleneck, as the pixel count and visual effects overwhelm the rendering hardware. The 4K High result of 58 FPS sits just below the commonly cited 60 FPS threshold, while 4K Medium (66.6 FPS) crosses it. This indicates that for 4K play, the Medium preset represents the practical ceiling for maintaining smooth gameplay with this hardware combination.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-10400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 achieves a combo rank of 820 out of 1637 tested combinations in Lockdown Protocol. This places the pairing in the upper half of the database, though not among the elite configurations. The percentile positioning reflects a balanced mid-range setup: the CPU sits at the 73rd percentile among all processors, and the GPU also lands at the 73rd percentile among all graphics cards. Both components are evenly matched in their respective hierarchies, which explains the middle-of-the-pack combo ranking.

Looking at the CPU's nearest rivals provides context for its contribution to this rank. The i5-10400F has an average benchmark score of 14168, placing it 0.4% above the AMD EPYC 7552 (14115) and 0.8% below the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C (14277). The Intel Core i5-8500 (14332) sits 1.1% higher, and the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2546 (14336) is 1.2% higher. These deltas are small, meaning the CPU's performance is tightly clustered with several other processors. In Lockdown Protocol specifically, the CPU's 73rd percentile standing suggests it provides adequate processing power for the game's FPS mechanics, but it does not boost the combo into higher rank brackets.

The GPU's nearest rivals show a similar clustering. The RTX 5060's average benchmark score of 30109 is essentially tied with the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT (30097, 0% delta) and the AMD Radeon RX 570 (30158, -0.2% delta). The NVIDIA Tesla M60 (29969) trails by 0.5%, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Mobile (29928) is 0.6% behind. None of these deltas exceed 0.6%, so the RTX 5060 is not significantly ahead or behind its direct competitors in raw benchmark terms. The measured FPS in Lockdown Protocol, however, shows the GPU handling 1080p and 1440p workloads comfortably, while 4K Ultra remains challenging.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 1920x1080 provides the highest frame rates across all settings, with Low reaching 200.8 FPS and High reaching 122.7 FPS. At 2560x1440, High yields 91 FPS and Low yields 147.9 FPS, both playable. 3840x2160 is viable only at Low (97.3 FPS) or Medium (66.6 FPS) settings.

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

A: The Intel Core i5-10400F has an average benchmark score of 14168, which is 0.4% higher than the AMD EPYC 7552, 0.8% lower than the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C, 1.1% lower than the Intel Core i5-8500, and 1.2% lower than the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2546. All differences are within 1.2%.

Q: Is the RTX 5060 significantly faster than its nearest GPU rivals?

A: No. The RTX 5060's average benchmark score of 30109 is within 0.6% of all four nearest rivals listed. It is 0% different from the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT, 0.2% above the AMD Radeon RX 570, 0.5% above the NVIDIA Tesla M60, and 0.6% above the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Mobile.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1080p with High settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings is 122.7 FPS. This is lower than the Low preset's 200.8 FPS but higher than the Medium preset's 144.8 FPS and the Ultra preset's 90.9 FPS.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming?

A: At 3840x2160, the measured results are 97.3 FPS on Low, 66.6 FPS on Medium, 58 FPS on High, and 43.5 FPS on Ultra. Only Low and Medium exceed 60 FPS, so 4K play requires reduced settings for smooth performance.

Q: Where does this combo rank among all tested combinations?

A: The combo ranks 820th out of 1637 tested combinations in Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the upper half of the database, consistent with both components sitting at the 73rd percentile among their respective categories.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the full settings sweep produces a wide spread. Low settings deliver 200.8 FPS average, Medium drops to 144.8 FPS, High falls further to 122.7 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 90.9 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra is 109.9 FPS, demonstrating how much headroom the preset selection controls. The 1080p Low result is the highest measured frame rate across all resolutions and settings in the data set.

Moving to 2560x1440, the same settings order applies with lower absolute numbers. Low achieves 147.9 FPS, Medium reaches 103.3 FPS, High produces 91 FPS, and Ultra yields 69.7 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra narrows to 78.2 FPS, indicating that the GPU is becoming more of a limiting factor as pixel count rises. All four presets at 1440p exceed 60 FPS, making this resolution viable for any settings preference.

At 3840x2160, the results compress further. Low still manages 97.3 FPS, but Medium drops to 66.6 FPS, High falls to 58 FPS, and Ultra sits at 43.5 FPS. Only Low and Medium clear the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset at 4K is the weakest result in the entire measured set, 54.8 FPS below the 1080p Low figure. The scaling from 1080p to 4K at Ultra settings is a 52% reduction, highlighting the GPU's workload at maximum pixel density.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-10400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor 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 of L1 per core, 256 KB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3. Memory support is DDR4 with dual-channel configuration and 42.7 GB/s bandwidth. The CPU connects via PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes.

In Lockdown Protocol, the CPU's contribution is most visible at lower resolutions and settings. The 1080p Low result of 200.8 FPS suggests the CPU is providing enough throughput to feed the RTX 5060 at high frame rates, but the 4K Ultra result of 43.5 FPS shows the GPU taking over as the primary constraint. The CPU's benchmark scores reflect a mid-range processor: Cinebench R23 multicore reaches 10297, while single-core hits 1453. Geekbench multicore scores 5783, and single-core reaches 1454. Passmark multithread scores 12115, with single-thread at 2541.

The CPU's 73rd percentile among all processors means it outperforms roughly a quarter of the database, but it is not a top-tier part. The nearest rivals show that the i5-10400F is effectively interchangeable with several other CPUs in raw benchmark terms, with deltas all under 1.2%. For Lockdown Protocol, this means the CPU will not be the primary bottleneck at higher settings, but at Low presets with 1080p, the 200.8 FPS ceiling may be influenced by the CPU's six-core limit. The 12 threads provide adequate parallelism for the game's FPS workload, and the 4.30 GHz boost clock helps maintain responsiveness in single-threaded scenarios.

Settings Recommendations

For 1920x1080, the Ultra preset at 90.9 FPS is entirely playable, but the Medium preset at 144.8 FPS offers a substantial frame rate advantage with only a moderate visual step down. High at 122.7 FPS sits between the two. Given that Medium delivers 53.9 FPS more than Ultra at the same resolution, Medium is the recommended choice for most players using this combo at 1080p.

At 2560x1440, High produces 91 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold and provides good visual quality. Medium reaches 103.3 FPS, and Low hits 147.9 FPS. Ultra at 69.7 FPS is still playable but represents the steepest performance cost. The data suggests High is the sweet spot for 1440p: it offers the best balance of visual fidelity and frame rate, with only 12.3 FPS separating High from Medium.

For 3840x2160, the options narrow considerably. Low (97.3 FPS) and Medium (66.6 FPS) are the only presets exceeding 60 FPS. High at 58 FPS is close but below the threshold, and Ultra at 43.5 FPS will feel sluggish in a fast-paced FPS. Medium is the recommended 4K preset, as it provides the highest settings that still maintain a comfortable frame rate margin. Low is a fallback for players who prioritize frame rate over visual detail, but Medium's 66.6 FPS is sufficient for smooth gameplay. The measured data does not support Ultra or High at 4K for this combination.