Lockdown Protocol

# Lockdown Protocol: Intel Core i5-11400F + AMD Radeon RX 580

This analysis examines the measured performance of the Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 580 in Lockdown Protocol, a 2024 FPS title. The combination ranks 3384th out of 3714 tested combos, placing it in the lower 9th percentile of all system pairings. The data reveals a configuration that can deliver playable frame rates at 1080p with adjusted settings, but struggles at higher resolutions and maximum quality presets. The following sections break down the CPU and GPU contributions, resolution scaling behavior, and provide specific settings guidance based on the measured FPS data.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core i5-11400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Rocket Lake architecture, built on Intel's 14 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, with a TDP of 65 W. The CPU features 512 KB of L2 cache per core and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. This processor supports DDR4 memory in a dual-channel configuration with a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The CPU's percentile ranking against all processors is 71, indicating it sits above the majority of CPUs in general benchmark performance.

In synthetic CPU benchmarks, the i5-11400F demonstrates balanced scaling across thread counts. Its 3DMark scores progress from 1691 for 2 threads to 3171 for 4 threads, 4691 for 8 threads, and 5652 for max threads. The single-thread score of 868 in 3DMark suggests moderate per-core performance. Cinebench R23 results show 2024 points in single-core and 14340 points in multi-core tests. The average benchmark score of 17177 places it near several rivals: it is 0.3% above the AMD EPYC 7H12 (17120), 0.4% behind the Intel Core i5-12450H (17239), and 0.6% behind the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G (17278).

For Lockdown Protocol, an FPS title, the CPU's role is primarily managing game logic, physics, and frame pacing. The 6-core/12-thread configuration provides adequate parallel processing for modern game engines. The data suggests that at lower resolutions like 1080p, the CPU can feed the GPU sufficiently, as evidenced by the 85 FPS average at Low settings. However, the boost clock of 4.40 GHz becomes relevant when the game demands higher single-thread performance, which is typical for FPS titles that rely on a primary game thread.

The 65 W TDP indicates this is a power-efficient processor, and its end-of-life production status means it represents an older generation. The CPU's memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s is a potential consideration, as FPS games can be sensitive to memory throughput. The benchmark data shows a passmark multithread score of 16908 and a passmark single_thread score of 2981, with physics-specific performance at 842 in passmark_physics. These numbers position the CPU as a competent mid-range option that should not be the primary bottleneck at 1080p in this game, particularly when compared to the GPU's performance ceiling.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Radeon RX 580 is built on the Polaris 20 chip using GCN 4.0 architecture, manufactured on a 14 nm process at GlobalFoundries. It has 2304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 32 ROPs. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1257 MHz with a boost clock of 1340 MHz. Memory configuration includes 8 GB of GDDR5 running at 2000 MHz (8 Gbps effective) across a 256-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s. The GPU's pixel rate is 42.88 GPixel/s, texture rate is 193.0 GTexel/s, and FP32 performance is 6.175 TFLOPS. Rated at 185 W TDP, it requires a 450 W suggested power supply and a single 8-pin power connector.

The RX 580's percentile ranking against all GPUs is 53, placing it in the middle tier of graphics cards. Its average benchmark score of 12928 is nearly identical to several rivals: 0.1% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile (12940), 0.4% behind the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER (12986), 0.5% ahead of the AMD Radeon 740M (12870), and 0.6% ahead of the AMD FirePro W5100 (12847). In DirectX benchmarks, the GPU scores 46 in DX10, 60 in DX11, and 43 in DX12, with a passmark_g3d score of 8813.

In Lockdown Protocol, the GPU is the dominant factor in determining frame rates across all measured configurations. The 8 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for the game's texture requirements at 1080p and 1440p, but the 256.0 GB/s bandwidth becomes a limiting factor at 4K. The boost clock of 1340 MHz directly influences fill rate, and the measured FPS at 1080p Low (85 FPS) versus 4K Low (40 FPS) shows a clear scaling pattern tied to pixel throughput. The GPU's 6.175 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is adequate for this FPS title, but the architecture lacks modern features like ray tracing cores, which may affect performance in newer game engines that rely on such hardware. The memory clock of 2000 MHz and 256-bit bus provide balanced bandwidth for the Polaris architecture, though the data indicates the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions and quality settings.

FAQ

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

A: The measured data shows the only resolution where all settings produce playable frame rates is 1920x1080, with averages ranging from 40 FPS at Ultra to 85 FPS at Low. At 2560x1440, only Low (62 FPS) and Medium (44 FPS) exceed 40 FPS, while High (39 FPS) and Ultra (29 FPS) fall below smooth gameplay thresholds.

Q: How does the RX 580 compare to its nearest GPU rivals in overall benchmark performance?

A: The RX 580's average benchmark score of 12928 is within 0.6% of all four nearest rivals. It trails the GTX 1660 SUPER (12986) by 0.4% and the RTX 3050 Ti Mobile (12940) by 0.1%, while leading the Radeon 740M (12870) by 0.5% and the FirePro W5100 (12847) by 0.6%. This indicates near-parity with these competing GPUs.

Q: Does the i5-11400F bottleneck the RX 580 in this game?

A: At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 85 FPS, suggesting the CPU can drive the GPU effectively at lower quality presets. However, at 4K Ultra, the average drops to 19 FPS, which indicates the GPU is the limiting component at higher resolutions. The CPU's 71st percentile ranking versus the GPU's 53rd percentile suggests the processor has more headroom than the graphics card.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 62 FPS, while Ultra averages 29 FPS. This represents a 33 FPS decrease (or approximately 53% reduction) when moving from minimum to maximum quality settings at this resolution.

Q: Is the RX 580's 8 GB VRAM sufficient for Lockdown Protocol?

A: The measured data shows playable frame rates at 1080p across all settings, with the lowest being 40 FPS at Ultra. At 1440p and 4K, frame rates drop significantly, but this correlates with the GPU's compute and bandwidth limitations rather than VRAM capacity alone. The 8 GB GDDR5 configuration with 256.0 GB/s bandwidth appears adequate for the game's requirements at the tested settings.

Q: How does the combo's in-game rank compare to its component percentile rankings?

A: The combo ranks 3384th out of 3714 tested combinations, placing it in the lower portion of all pairings. This is notably lower than the CPU's 71st percentile and GPU's 53rd percentile rankings, suggesting that the pairing of these two components produces performance that is less competitive in this specific game than their individual benchmark scores would imply.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-11400F and AMD Radeon RX 580 ranks 3384th out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the 9th percentile of all system pairings. This rank is substantially lower than what the individual component percentiles might suggest. The CPU's 71st percentile ranking against all processors indicates it outperforms most CPUs in general benchmarks, while the GPU's 53rd percentile is more middling. The gap between the combo's in-game rank and the component percentiles suggests that Lockdown Protocol is particularly demanding on the GPU, or that the pairing creates a bottleneck that limits overall performance.

The data shows that this combo sits at the bottom of the tested combinations, meaning that 330 other system pairings deliver better performance in this game. This rank is consistent with the measured FPS results, which show the system struggling to maintain high frame rates at 1440p and 4K. At 1080p, the combo performs adequately, but the overall rank reflects that most tested systems achieve better results across the full resolution spectrum. The nearest rival comparisons for the CPU show it competing with enterprise and mobile processors, while the GPU rivals include mobile and workstation cards, indicating that this combo represents a mid-range 2021 CPU with a 2017 GPU — a pairing that is not optimized for modern FPS titles at high settings.

The rank implies that users of this combo will need to prioritize either resolution or quality settings. The measured data at 1080p Low (85 FPS) versus 4K Ultra (19 FPS) demonstrates a wide performance envelope, but the system's overall position in the ranks suggests it is best suited for 1080p gaming with adjusted settings rather than pushing higher resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals distinct scaling patterns as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At Low settings, the frame rate drops from 85 FPS at 1080p to 62 FPS at 1440p (a 23 FPS decrease) and then to 40 FPS at 4K (a further 22 FPS decrease). This represents a 53% reduction from 1080p to 4K at Low settings. At High settings, the scaling is more severe: 53 FPS at 1080p, 39 FPS at 1440p, and 25 FPS at 4K — a 53% drop overall. Medium settings show 60 FPS at 1080p, 44 FPS at 1440p, and 29 FPS at 4K, while Ultra settings drop from 40 FPS at 1080p to 29 FPS at 1440p and 19 FPS at 4K.

The resolution scaling pattern indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting component. The RX 580's pixel rate of 42.88 GPixel/s and texture rate of 193.0 GTexel/s determine how quickly it can fill frames at higher resolutions. At 4K, the pixel count is four times that of 1080p, and the measured FPS reductions align with this computational demand. The CPU's role in resolution scaling is minimal, as the i5-11400F maintains consistent performance regardless of resolution — the bottleneck is clearly the GPU's ability to render at higher pixel counts.

The data shows that the largest relative drop occurs when moving from 1080p to 1440p at High settings (53 to 39 FPS, a 26% reduction), while the move from 1440p to 4K at High settings (39 to 25 FPS, a 36% reduction) is more severe in absolute terms. At Low settings, the scaling is more gradual, suggesting that the GPU has more headroom when the quality preset reduces shading and texture workloads. This pattern is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario where the RX 580's 6.175 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 256.0 GB/s bandwidth become exhausted at higher resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its best performance across all settings. Low settings achieve an average of 85 FPS, which is the highest measured value in the entire dataset. Medium settings produce 60 FPS average with a minimum of 51 and maximum of 69 FPS. High settings yield 53 FPS average, and Ultra settings drop to 40 FPS average. All 1080p settings produce playable frame rates, with even the lowest (40 FPS at Ultra) being acceptable for casual play.

At 2560x1440, performance declines noticeably. Low settings average 62 FPS, which remains smooth. Medium settings average 44 FPS with a range of 38 to 51 FPS, which is borderline for competitive FPS play. High settings drop to 39 FPS average, and Ultra settings fall to 29 FPS average. The 1440p data shows that only Low and Medium settings maintain frame rates above 40 FPS, while High and Ultra become increasingly stutter-prone.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles across all settings. Low settings average 40 FPS, which is the only 4K preset approaching playability. Medium settings average 29 FPS with a range of 24 to 33 FPS. High settings average 25 FPS, and Ultra settings average 19 FPS. The 4K data indicates that this combo is not suited for 4K gaming in Lockdown Protocol, as even the lowest quality preset fails to maintain 60 FPS.

The full measured dataset shows a consistent pattern: 1080p Low (85 FPS) > 1080p Medium (60 FPS) > 1080p High (53 FPS) > 1440p Low (62 FPS) > 1080p Ultra (40 FPS) > 1440p Medium (44 FPS) > 4K Low (40 FPS) > 1440p High (39 FPS) > 1440p Ultra (29 FPS) > 4K Medium (29 FPS) > 4K High (25 FPS) > 4K Ultra (19 FPS). This ordering reveals that resolution has a greater impact on performance than quality settings, with 1440p Low outperforming 1080p Ultra, and 4K Low matching 1080p Ultra in average FPS.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1920x1080, the Medium preset provides the best balance, delivering 60 FPS average with a minimum of 51 FPS. This maintains smooth gameplay while offering better visual quality than Low (85 FPS). For players prioritizing higher frame rates in competitive scenarios, Low at 1080p achieves 85 FPS, which is ideal for fast-paced FPS action. High at 1080p (53 FPS) is acceptable for single-player or less competitive modes, but drops below the 60 FPS threshold. Ultra at 1080p (40 FPS) is not recommended, as the visual uplift does not justify the 33% performance loss compared to High.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset (62 FPS) is the only setting that provides a consistently smooth experience. Medium (44 FPS) is playable but may exhibit occasional frame dips, as evidenced by the 38 FPS minimum. High (39 FPS) and Ultra (29 FPS) at 1440p are below the threshold for comfortable FPS play, and users should avoid these settings unless they prioritize visual fidelity over gameplay smoothness. For 1440p gaming, the data strongly suggests using Low settings to maintain frame rates above 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, none of the settings provide a satisfactory experience. Low (40 FPS) is the only preset that approaches playability, but it still falls short of the 60 FPS target. Medium (29 FPS), High (25 FPS), and Ultra (19 FPS) are all too slow for an FPS title. The data indicates that 4K should be avoided entirely with this combo, and users should either drop to 1440p or 1080p for acceptable performance.

The overall recommendation is to run Lockdown Protocol at 1920x1080 with the Medium preset for the best combination of visual quality and performance, achieving 60 FPS average with a 51 FPS minimum. If higher frame rates are desired, the Low preset at 1080p delivers 85 FPS. For 1440p monitors, the Low preset is the only viable option at 62 FPS. This combo is fundamentally a 1080p gaming system for this title, and the measured data supports prioritizing resolution over quality settings when performance is constrained.