Lockdown Protocol

# Lockdown Protocol with Intel Core i5-10400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080

The benchmark data for Lockdown Protocol with the Intel Core i5-10400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 shows a combination that lands at rank 283 out of 1,637 tested combos, placing it in the top 17.3% of all configurations. The pairing of a 10th-generation 6-core processor with a flagship Blackwell GPU produces measurable frame rates that shift dramatically across resolutions and settings, revealing where each component takes the lead.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p Ultra settings in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The measured average frame rate at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 152.7 FPS. This is the most demanding preset at this resolution, producing the lowest 1080p result among the four settings tested.

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

A: The Intel Core i5-10400F has an average benchmark score of 14,168, placing it 0.4% above the AMD EPYC 7552 (14,115), 1.1% ahead of the Intel Core i5-8500 (14,332 is actually higher, meaning the i5-10400F trails by 1.1%), and 1.2% behind the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2546 (14,336). Its percentile rank among all CPUs is 73.

Q: What is the GPU's average benchmark score and how does it rank?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 achieves an average benchmark score of 59,188, placing it in the 89th percentile among all GPUs. It sits 1.6% above the Intel Arc A570M (58,239), 1.9% below the Intel Arc Pro A60 (60,326), 2.5% above the Intel Arc A580 (57,756), and 2.6% above the AMD Radeon Pro W5500X (57,661).

Q: Does the frame rate drop more from 1080p to 1440p or from 1440p to 4K at High settings?

A: From 1080p High (165.5 FPS) to 1440p High (149 FPS), the drop is 16.5 FPS, or approximately 10%. From 1440p High to 4K High (105.7 FPS), the drop is 43.3 FPS, or approximately 29%. The larger decline occurs when moving to 4K, indicating the GPU becomes the primary limiter at that resolution.

Q: What is the CPU's single-thread performance score?

A: The 3DMark single-thread test returns a score of 688, while Cinebench R23 single-core scores 1,453. The PassMark single-thread score is 2,541. These values reflect the Comet Lake architecture's per-core capability.

Q: How much VRAM does the RTX 5080 have, and what memory type?

A: The GPU features 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 960.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock runs at 1875 MHz with 30 Gbps effective transfer rate.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-10400F brings 6 cores and 12 threads to Lockdown Protocol, operating at a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. This Comet Lake processor, built on Intel's 14 nm process, shares 12 MB of L3 cache across all cores, with 64 KB of L1 and 256 KB of L2 per core. Memory support is limited to DDR4 in dual-channel configuration, delivering 42.7 GB/s of bandwidth.

Benchmark results show the processor's multi-threaded capability: Cinebench R23 multicore scores 10,297, while the 3DMark 16-thread test returns 4,748 and the max-thread test scores 4,735. The 8-thread score of 3,929 and 4-thread score of 2,560 demonstrate scaling as thread counts increase. Single-thread performance is more modest, with Geekbench single-core at 1,454 and PassMark single-thread at 2,541.

In Lockdown Protocol, the CPU's role becomes evident when examining the frame rates at 1080p. At Low settings, the average FPS reaches 198, while at Ultra it drops to 152.7. The relatively small gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p (45.3 FPS) suggests the processor maintains adequate throughput across settings. However, the ceiling appears around 198 FPS, which reflects the limit of what 6 physical cores can deliver in this FPS title. The processor's 65 W TDP and PCIe Gen 3 interface (16 lanes) may constrain data transfer to the GPU, but measured results show playable frame rates across all settings.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080, built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with a 5 nm process at TSMC, contains 45,600 million transistors on a 378 mm² die. The GPU runs at a base clock of 2,295 MHz with a boost clock of 2,617 MHz. Its 10,752 shading units, 336 texture mapping units, and 112 raster output processors provide substantial fill rates: 293.1 GPixel/s pixel rate and 879.3 GTexel/s texture rate. The 84 RT cores and 336 tensor cores handle ray tracing and AI workloads, while FP32 performance reaches 56.28 TFLOPS.

Memory configuration is a highlight: 16 GB of GDDR7 on a 256-bit bus yields 960.0 GB/s bandwidth, far exceeding what the CPU's memory subsystem can supply. The GPU's 360 W TDP requires a 750 W suggested power supply and a single 16-pin connector. The PCIe 5.0 x16 interface provides ample bandwidth, though the CPU only supports PCIe Gen 3.

In game results, the GPU's dominance shows clearly at 4K resolution. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 79.9, while 4K Low reaches 157.9. The spread from Low to Ultra at 4K (78 FPS) is nearly double the spread at 1080p (45.3 FPS), indicating the GPU is the scaling factor at higher resolutions. The PassMark G3D score of 36,565 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 8,637 corroborate the GPU's strong absolute performance, though its nearest rivals in average score are mid-range Intel Arc parts, suggesting the benchmark suite may not fully capture the RTX 5080's capabilities.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of Intel Core i5-10400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 ranks 283rd out of 1,637 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. That placement in the top 17.3% of all configurations indicates the pairing performs well relative to the broader field, despite the CPU being several generations old.

The CPU's 73rd percentile ranking among all processors means 27% of CPUs score higher on average, yet the combo still achieves top-tier game performance. The GPU's 89th percentile ranking is notably higher, suggesting the graphics card carries more weight in this game's benchmark results. The discrepancy between CPU percentile (73) and GPU percentile (89) explains why the combo does not rank higher: the processor likely caps performance in CPU-bound scenarios, particularly at lower resolutions and settings where frame rates approach 200 FPS.

Compared to the CPU's nearest rivals, the i5-10400F's average score of 14,168 sits within 1.2% of three other processors, indicating it is a mid-pack performer in synthetic tests. In actual game results, the combo's rank of 283 out of 1,637 shows that the complete system outperforms 1,354 other configurations, which is a strong result for a processor released in April 2020 paired with a GPU released in January 2025.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals how the balance between CPU and GPU shifts across resolutions. At 1080p Low, the system produces 198 FPS, which drops to 178.9 FPS at 1440p Low (−9.6%) and 157.9 FPS at 4K Low (−20.3% from 1440p). The gradual decline at Low settings suggests the GPU still has headroom even at 4K, with the CPU providing consistent frame delivery.

At High settings, 1080p yields 165.5 FPS, 1440p yields 149 FPS (−10%), and 4K yields 105.7 FPS (−29.1% from 1440p). The larger percentage drop at 4K High compared to 4K Low indicates the GPU is becoming the limiting factor as settings increase. This pattern intensifies at Ultra settings: 1080p Ultra runs at 152.7 FPS, 1440p Ultra at 119.9 FPS (−21.5%), and 4K Ultra at 79.9 FPS (−33.4% from 1440p).

The scaling behavior points to a system where the CPU provides adequate performance up to roughly 150-200 FPS, but the GPU's workload scales significantly with resolution and settings. At 1080p, the frame rates across settings (152.7 to 198 FPS) show a narrower band, implying the CPU may be approaching its limit. At 4K, the wide spread (79.9 to 157.9 FPS) demonstrates the GPU's performance envelope, with Ultra settings halving the Low-setting frame rate.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates. Low settings produce an average of 198 FPS, Medium reaches 177.7 FPS, High achieves 165.5 FPS, and Ultra settles at 152.7 FPS. The step from Low to Medium costs 20.3 FPS, from Medium to High costs 12.2 FPS, and from High to Ultra costs 12.8 FPS. This relatively even degradation across settings suggests a balanced load distribution between CPU and GPU at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the measured averages are: Low at 178.9 FPS, Medium at 159.5 FPS, High at 149 FPS, and Ultra at 119.9 FPS. The gaps widen compared to 1080p: Low to Medium drops 19.4 FPS, Medium to High drops 10.5 FPS, and High to Ultra drops 29.1 FPS. The larger Ultra penalty at 1440p indicates the GPU is working harder to maintain visual fidelity.

At 3840x2160, frame rates compress downward. Low settings average 157.9 FPS, Medium 119.7 FPS, High 105.7 FPS, and Ultra 79.9 FPS. The differences are substantial: Low to Medium costs 38.2 FPS, Medium to High costs 14 FPS, and High to Ultra costs 25.8 FPS. The cumulative drop from 1080p Low (198 FPS) to 4K Ultra (79.9 FPS) represents a 59.6% reduction, demonstrating the GPU's workload scaling at 4K. The 4K Ultra result of 79.9 FPS remains playable, while 4K Medium at 119.7 FPS and 4K High at 105.7 FPS offer smoother experiences for users prioritizing resolution over maximum settings.