Lockdown Protocol

Lockdown Protocol, a 2024 FPS, has been measured with the Intel Core i5-11400F and Intel Arc B580. The data shows a combination that delivers playable frame rates across most settings, with the CPU's launch MSRP of $157 and the GPU's launch MSRP of 249 USD. The combo ranks 1289th out of 1637 tested configurations, placing it in the lower portion of the database.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS rows reveal a clear pattern as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At the Low preset, the average FPS moves from 152.9 at 1080p to 112.2 at 1440p and then to 72.1 at 4K. The drop from 1440p to 4K is 40.1 FPS, while the drop from 1080p to 1440p is 40.7 FPS. This near-constant absolute decline suggests the GPU is the primary limiter at higher resolutions, as the workload scales with pixel count.

At the High preset, the progression is 95.7 at 1080p, 67.7 at 1440p, and 42.7 at 4K. The difference between 1080p and 1440p is 28.0 FPS, and between 1440p and 4K is 25.0 FPS. The percentage reduction is larger from 1440p to 4K, but the absolute numbers remain consistent with a GPU-bound scenario. The Medium preset shows 107.7, 80.1, and 54.0 across the three resolutions, while Ultra yields 72.3, 52.8, and 34.4. In every preset, the 4K result is less than half of the 1080p result, reinforcing that the Arc B580 is the bottleneck as resolution climbs.

The fact that even at Low settings the 4K average is 72.1 FPS—above the 60 FPS threshold—indicates that the GPU can handle 4K only when visual quality is reduced. At 1080p, all presets exceed 60 FPS, with Low reaching 152.9. This scaling behavior is typical of a system where the graphics card, not the processor, determines frame rates at higher resolutions.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B580 is built on the Xe2-HPG architecture with a 5 nm process. It features 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 456.0 GB/s. The base and boost clocks are both 2670 MHz. In the benchmark database, the GPU holds a percentile of 66 among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 23021. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon 760M (deltaPct 0.1), the NVIDIA P106-100 (deltaPct 0.3), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (deltaPct -0.7), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile (deltaPct 1.3). These deltas indicate the B580 is within 0.7% of the RTX 4060 in average score, and slightly ahead of the Radeon 760M.

The measured FPS at 4K Ultra is 34.4, which is below the 60 FPS target. At 4K High, the result is 42.7, and at 4K Medium it is 54.0. Only the Low preset at 4K reaches 72.1. This pattern suggests that the GPU's 12 GB frame buffer and 456 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for the game's memory demands, but the raw compute throughput—13.67 TFLOPS FP32—limits performance at high settings and high resolutions. The GPU's Passmark G3D score of 15748 and DirectX 12 score of 76 further contextualize its capability, though the game's specific workload is best reflected in the measured FPS.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-11400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the Rocket Lake architecture, with a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. It has a 12 MB shared L3 cache and supports DDR4 memory with a dual-channel bus. The CPU's percentile among all CPUs is 75, with an average benchmark score of 17181. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U (deltaPct 0), the Intel Core i7-1260P (deltaPct -0.2), the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U (deltaPct -0.2), and the Intel Core i5-1240U (deltaPct 0.2). These deltas show the i5-11400F is essentially on par with the Ryzen 7 5700U and within 0.2% of the other listed processors.

In Lockdown Protocol, the CPU's role is evident at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 152.9 FPS, which is high enough to suggest the processor is not a limiting factor at that setting. The single-thread performance, as measured by Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2029, supports this. At 1080p Ultra, the FPS drops to 72.3, but this is more likely due to the GPU's load than the CPU, given that the CPU's multi-thread score (Cinebench R23 multicore 14372) is robust. The 6-core, 12-thread configuration appears sufficient for this game, as the scaling from 1080p to 4K is consistent with GPU-bound behavior rather than CPU stalls.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the optimal preset depends on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, all four presets exceed 60 FPS, with Low at 152.9, Medium at 107.7, High at 95.7, and Ultra at 72.3. For a balance of visual quality and frame rate, the High preset at 95.7 FPS is a strong choice, while Ultra still maintains 72.3 FPS. At 2560x1440, the Low preset delivers 112.2 FPS, Medium 80.1, High 67.7, and Ultra 52.8. To stay above 60 FPS, Medium or High are viable, with High at 67.7 being the highest quality option that still clears the threshold. At 3840x2160, only the Low preset exceeds 60 FPS, with 72.1 FPS; Medium is 54.0, High 42.7, and Ultra 34.4. For 4K gaming, the Low preset is the only measured setting that provides a smooth experience, while Medium may be acceptable for those who prioritize visuals over frame rate.

The data indicates that the combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where multiple presets offer high frame rates. At 4K, the user must accept a significant reduction in quality to maintain playability.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank in Lockdown Protocol is 1289 out of 1637 tested configurations. This places it in the lower 21% of all combos, meaning 1288 other pairings perform better. The CPU's individual percentile is 75, and the GPU's is 66, yet the combined rank is much lower. This discrepancy suggests that the pairing is not optimal for this specific game, possibly due to the game's engine favoring other hardware combinations. The nearest rival CPUs and GPUs, as listed, have similar average benchmark scores, but the in-game rank reflects a different performance profile. The measured FPS data shows that the combo can handle 1080p and 1440p well, but the rank indicates that many other systems achieve higher frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, likely due to differences in memory bandwidth, cache, or driver optimization.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings?

A: The measured average FPS is 95.7.

Q: Which preset at 3840x2160 provides the highest average FPS?

A: The Low preset, with an average of 72.1 FPS.

Q: How does the Intel Core i5-11400F compare to the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U in average benchmark score?

A: The deltaPct is 0, meaning the two CPUs have effectively identical average scores (17181 vs 17189).

Q: What is the memory bandwidth of the Intel Arc B580?

A: The bandwidth is 456.0 GB/s.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested configurations in Lockdown Protocol?

A: It ranks 1289 out of 1637.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile among all GPUs?

A: The percentile is 66.