Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT achieves a combo rank of 573 out of 1,637 tested combinations in Lockdown Protocol. This places the pairing in the upper third of all tested systems, indicating a configuration that is well-suited for high-refresh-rate competitive play. The ranking reflects a balanced partnership where neither component is dramatically outclassing the other at typical gaming resolutions. The CPU, with a percentile ranking of 75 against all processors, provides a solid foundation, while the GPU, sitting at the 87th percentile against all graphics cards, delivers the majority of the rendering horsepower. This combination is positioned comfortably ahead of the median tested system, making it a strong contender for players seeking a smooth experience in this FPS title.

How This Combo Ranks

The 573rd position out of 1,637 combos represents a strong showing, placing this system in the 65th percentile of all tested configurations. This is a notable achievement given the CPU's mid-range status; the Intel Core i5-11400F's average benchmark score of 17,181 is nearly identical to its nearest rivals, including the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U (17,189, a 0% delta) and the Intel Core i7-1260P (17,212, a -0.2% delta). The CPU is not a bottleneck in this pairing, as its performance is consistent with other processors in its class. The GPU, however, boosts the entire system. The RX 6800 XT's average benchmark score of 49,982 puts it ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER (48,704, a 2.6% delta) and the Intel Arc A550M (49,737, a 0.5% delta), demonstrating that the graphics card is a significant step up from the CPU in relative performance.

The data suggests that this combo is primarily GPU-bound in Lockdown Protocol. The high rank is a direct result of the GPU's ability to push high frame rates, which is critical for a fast-paced FPS. The CPU's performance is sufficient to feed the GPU without creating a significant bottleneck, as evidenced by the strong FPS numbers at 1080p. The combo's rank indicates that it can handle the game's demands with room to spare, making it a viable option for gamers who prioritize frame rate over maximum visual fidelity. The near-parity in CPU benchmark scores with its rivals reinforces that the differentiator here is the GPU, which is doing the heavy lifting to secure this top-tier ranking.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT is the dominant component in this configuration, and its specifications directly influence the measured performance. The GPU comes equipped with 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 512.0 GB/s. This substantial memory pool ensures that Lockdown Protocol's textures and assets are handled without any memory-related stuttering, even at higher resolutions. The GPU's base clock is 1825 MHz, with a game clock of 2015 MHz and a boost clock of 2250 MHz. These clock speeds are high enough to deliver the frame rates observed in the data, particularly at 1440p and 1080p where the GPU's compute power is fully utilized.

With 4,608 shading units, 288 TMUs, and 128 ROPs, the RX 6800 XT is a high-throughput part. The 20.74 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is the raw compute that drives the average FPS numbers seen in the measured results. The 72 ray accelerators are present, though their impact on this specific game's performance is not quantified in the data. The GPU's 87th percentile ranking against all GPUs confirms its high-end status, and its average benchmark score of 49,982 is significantly higher than its CPU counterpart's score. This disparity is typical for a gaming-focused pairing, where the graphics card is the primary investment. The GPU's role is clear: it is the engine that converts the CPU's instructions into the high frame rates that the benchmark results show, and its capabilities are the primary reason this combo ranks as well as it does.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance on the optimal settings for this combo. At 1080p, the High preset yields an average of 152.9 FPS, while the Medium preset delivers 172.1 FPS. The Low preset pushes the frame rate to 235.9 FPS, and the Ultra preset drops to 112.3 FPS. For competitive play, the Low preset at 1080p is the best choice, as it pushes the frame rate beyond the 200 FPS threshold, which is highly desirable in a fast-paced FPS. The jump from Low to Medium results in a significant FPS drop of 63.8 FPS, suggesting that the Low preset is the most efficient for maximizing frame rate. However, for players who prefer a balance between visual quality and performance, the Medium preset still provides a very playable 172.1 FPS.

At 1440p, the recommendation shifts. The Low preset delivers 177 FPS, which is excellent, but the High preset still maintains a strong 110.9 FPS. Given the GPU's capabilities, the High preset at 1440p is a reasonable choice for those with high-refresh-rate monitors, as it offers a better visual experience without dropping below the 100 FPS mark. The Medium preset at 128.2 FPS is also a viable middle ground. At 4K, the situation changes. The High preset yields 68.7 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for competitive play. The Low preset at 114.8 FPS is the best option for 4K if frame rate is a priority, but the visual compromise is significant. Overall, the data suggests that the Low preset at 1080p is the best competitive setting, while High at 1440p offers the best balance of visuals and speed.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark results show a clear progression of performance across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the average FPS ranges from 235.9 on Low to 112.3 on Ultra. The Medium setting produces 172.1 FPS, and High produces 152.9 FPS. The performance drop from Low to Medium is 63.8 FPS, a 27% reduction, while the drop from Medium to High is 19.2 FPS, and from High to Ultra is 40.6 FPS. This indicates that the Low preset is disproportionately efficient, likely due to reduced draw calls and simpler shaders. At 2560x1440, the same pattern holds. Low produces 177 FPS, Medium produces 128.2 FPS, High produces 110.9 FPS, and Ultra produces 83 FPS. The drop from Low to Medium is 48.8 FPS, which is a 27.6% reduction.

At 3840x2160, the data shows a more pronounced impact of the GPU's limits. Low produces 114.8 FPS, Medium produces 82 FPS, High produces 68.7 FPS, and Ultra produces 52.9 FPS. The drop from Low to Medium is 32.8 FPS, which is a 28.6% reduction. This suggests that at 4K, the GPU is becoming the limiting factor, as the gap between settings is more consistent percentage-wise. The absolute numbers at 4K are significantly lower than at 1080p, with the Ultra preset dropping to 52.9 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay. The High preset at 68.7 FPS is the minimum recommended for a playable 4K experience, though it still falls short of the frame rates achievable at lower resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The performance scaling from 1080p to 4K is a key indicator of the system's bottleneck characteristics. At the High preset, the average FPS drops from 152.9 at 1080p to 110.9 at 1440p, a 27.5% decrease. From 1440p to 4K, the FPS drops to 68.7, a further 38.1% decrease. This shows a non-linear scaling, with the 4K resolution imposing a disproportionately heavy load on the GPU. At the Low preset, the FPS drops from 235.9 at 1080p to 177 at 1440p (a 25% decrease) and then to 114.8 at 4K (a 35.1% decrease). The percentage drops are similar across settings, indicating that the GPU is consistently the limiting factor as resolution increases.

This scaling pattern confirms that the system is GPU-bound. The CPU's performance is relatively constant regardless of resolution, so the FPS drops are entirely attributable to the GPU's rendering workload. The 4K results show the RX 6800 XT struggling to maintain high frame rates, with the Ultra preset falling to 52.9 FPS. The data indicates that 1440p is the sweet spot for this combo, where the GPU can still deliver high frame rates on High settings (110.9 FPS) without the massive hit seen at 4K. The 1080p results show that the CPU is not a bottleneck, as the GPU is able to push frame rates well beyond 200 FPS on Low settings. This analysis suggests that players should target 1440p for the best balance of visual fidelity and performance, as the GPU's headroom is best utilized at this resolution.