Lockdown Protocol

# Lockdown Protocol with Intel Core i5-11400F + NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti

This combination pairs a six-core, twelve-thread Intel Core i5-11400F with a 4 GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti, producing a system that ranks 1620th out of 1637 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. The data shows a pairing that is heavily constrained by the GPU, yet the CPU has enough headroom to keep the system functional at lower settings. The measured frames per second across resolutions and presets reveal a clear picture: this is a 1080p-oriented setup that requires setting expectations appropriately.

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

The Intel Core i5-11400F operates with 6 cores and 12 threads, a base clock of 2.60 GHz, and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. This Rocket Lake architecture chip, built on a 14 nm process, has a 12 MB shared L3 cache and supports dual-channel DDR4 memory with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. In synthetic workloads, the CPU scores 5652 in 3dmark_max_threads and 868 in 3dmark_single_thread, while Cinebench R23 results show 14372 multi-core and 2029 single-core. These figures place the processor at the 75th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17181, which is effectively tied with the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U (deltaPct 0) and slightly ahead of the Intel Core i7-1260P (deltaPct -0.2).

For Lockdown Protocol, the CPU's role appears secondary to the GPU, given that the measured frame rates drop dramatically when resolution increases, which points to graphics-bound performance. However, the 6-core/12-thread configuration ensures that the game's logic, physics, and AI threads have sufficient resources. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 61.4 FPS, which is the only measured setting above 60 FPS, and this is where the CPU's boost clock of 4.40 GHz can keep the frame pacing stable. The single-thread score of 868 in 3dmark_single_thread is modest but adequate for a fast-paced FPS, as the game likely does not rely on extreme single-core performance. The 12-thread capacity also helps when background tasks or game overlays compete for CPU time, preventing stutters that would otherwise hurt the experience at lower resolutions.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti is the definitive bottleneck in this pairing. It features 4 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 112.1 GB/s of bandwidth, with base and boost clocks of 1291 MHz and 1392 MHz respectively. The Pascal architecture GPU has 768 shading units, 48 texture mapping units, and 32 raster operation units, producing 2.138 TFLOPS of FP32 performance. Its average benchmark score is 5316, placing it at the 30th percentile among all GPUs, with nearest rivals including the NVIDIA GeForce 930A (deltaPct 0) and the NVIDIA GeForce 940M (deltaPct 0.4).

In Lockdown Protocol, the 4 GB VRAM capacity becomes a limiting factor at higher resolutions and settings. At 4K Ultra, the system only manages 15.7 FPS, and even at 4K Low, it reaches just 29.1 FPS. This pattern indicates that the GPU's memory bandwidth and shading power are insufficient for 4K workloads. Moving to 1440p, the results improve slightly: 44.4 FPS at Low and 27.2 FPS at High, but these are still below the 60 FPS threshold that most FPS players expect. The 1080p results are more usable, with 61.4 FPS at Low and 46.5 FPS at Medium, but the Ultra preset drops to 28.2 FPS. The GPU's 30th percentile ranking versus 75th percentile for the CPU confirms that the graphics card is the primary constraint, and the data shows that the 4 GB frame buffer is a hard ceiling for texture quality and resolution.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combo rank of 1620 out of 1637 tested combinations places this system in the bottom 1% of all tested hardware pairings for Lockdown Protocol. This is a remarkably low position, indicating that the vast majority of tested systems outperform this setup. The rank is directly attributable to the GPU's age and limited capabilities, as the CPU's 75th percentile ranking shows it is capable of much more demanding workloads. In practical terms, this means that any upgrade path should prioritize replacing the GTX 1050 Ti first, as the i5-11400F can handle a significantly more powerful graphics card without becoming a bottleneck.

Compared to the nearest rival combos, the data suggests that this pairing is near the floor of playable performance. The 1080p Low result of 61.4 FPS is the only frame rate that meets the standard for smooth gameplay, and it is achieved by sacrificing visual fidelity. The gap between the CPU's potential (as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14372) and the actual game performance highlights the severe imbalance in this system. For a benchmark database perspective, this combo serves as a cautionary example of pairing a modern six-core CPU with an entry-level GPU from 2016, resulting in a system that is CPU-light but GPU-starved.

FAQ

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

A: Based on the measured data, 1920x1080 is the only resolution where the system approaches playable frame rates, with 61.4 FPS at Low settings. At 2560x1440, the best result is 44.4 FPS at Low, and at 3840x2160, the maximum is 29.1 FPS at Low.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in terms of average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i5-11400F has an average benchmark score of 17181, which is essentially identical to the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U (17189, deltaPct 0) and slightly ahead of the Intel Core i7-1260P (17212, deltaPct -0.2).

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile relative to all other graphics cards?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti sits at the 30th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 5316. Its closest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce 930A, which scores 5317 (deltaPct 0).

Q: Does the GPU have enough VRAM for high-resolution textures?

A: The 4 GB GDDR5 memory is insufficient for 4K and even 1440p at high settings. The data shows 4K High at 16.2 FPS and 1440p High at 27.2 FPS, indicating that the memory capacity and bandwidth are overwhelmed at these resolutions.

Q: What is the difference in FPS between 1080p Low and 1080p Ultra?

A: The measured difference is substantial: 61.4 FPS at Low versus 28.2 FPS at Ultra, a drop of 33.2 FPS (54%). This shows that the Ultra preset imposes a heavy load on the GPU that this card cannot sustain.

Q: How does the combo rank compare to the total number of tested combinations?

A: This combo ranks 1620th out of 1637 tested combinations, placing it in the bottom 1% of all systems tested for Lockdown Protocol.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured frame rates across resolutions reveal a classic GPU-bound scaling pattern. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 61.4 FPS, but this drops to 44.4 FPS at 1440p Low (a 27.7% decrease) and further to 29.1 FPS at 4K Low (a 52.6% decrease from 1080p). The same trend appears across all settings: High goes from 39.0 FPS at 1080p to 27.2 FPS at 1440p (30.3% drop) and 16.2 FPS at 4K (58.5% drop). Medium shows 46.5 FPS at 1080p, 29.8 FPS at 1440p, and 22.0 FPS at 4K, while Ultra drops from 28.2 FPS to 21.4 FPS to 15.7 FPS.

The progressive FPS decline as pixel count increases is a textbook sign of a GPU-limited system. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the frame rates would stay relatively flat across resolutions, since the CPU workload per frame is roughly constant regardless of resolution. Instead, the data shows that each resolution step halves the pixel count (from 4K to 1440p to 1080p), and the FPS scales accordingly, which means the GTX 1050 Ti's pixel fill rate and shading units are the limiting factor. The CPU's 75th percentile ranking versus the GPU's 30th percentile confirms this interpretation. At 1080p Low, the system barely reaches 60 FPS, but any resolution increase immediately pushes it into sub-30 FPS territory, making 4K effectively unplayable and 1440p only viable at Low settings.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

For players using this combo in Lockdown Protocol, the data offers a clear hierarchy of viable settings. The only preset that achieves a playable frame rate is 1080p Low, which delivers 61.4 FPS. This should be the baseline recommendation for any competitive play, as it provides the smoothness necessary for a fast-paced FPS while keeping the GPU load manageable. The Medium preset at 1080p yields 46.5 FPS, which is playable but noticeably less fluid, and it represents a reasonable trade-off for improved visuals if the player can tolerate slightly lower frame pacing.

At 1440p, the situation becomes more restrictive. The Low preset at 44.4 FPS is the only option that approaches playability, while Medium (29.8 FPS) and High (27.2 FPS) fall below the 30 FPS threshold that most players consider the minimum for an FPS. The Ultra presets at any resolution are not recommended: 28.2 FPS at 1080p, 21.4 FPS at 1440p, and 15.7 FPS at 4K are all too slow for responsive gameplay. Given that the GPU ranks at the 30th percentile and has only 4 GB of VRAM, the best experience per the measured data is 1080p Low, with 1080p Medium as a viable alternative for those prioritizing visuals over maximum frame rate. There is no scenario in the measured rows where 4K is playable, and 1440p should only be considered with Low settings. The data strongly suggests that players should stick to 1080p and accept the visual compromises inherent to this hardware pairing.