Lockdown Protocol

# Lockdown Protocol with Intel Core i5-11400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER

The Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER places in the 1035th position out of 1637 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol, which puts it in the lower-middle portion of the field. This is a combination that leans on a 6-core, 12-thread Rocket Lake processor with a 2.60 GHz base and 4.40 GHz boost clock, working alongside a Turing-architecture GPU that carries 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus. The percentile rankings tell a clear story: the CPU sits at the 75th percentile against all processors, while the GPU is at the 65th percentile against all GPUs. Neither component is a top-tier part, but the data shows they are capable of producing solid frame rates at most settings, with the real bottleneck appearing at higher resolutions and quality presets.

How This Combo Ranks

At rank 1035 of 1637 combos, this pairing lands in the 37th percentile of tested configurations for Lockdown Protocol. That is not a strong showing, but the raw FPS numbers tell a more nuanced story than the rank alone suggests. The combo is clearly GPU-limited at higher resolutions, as the CPU's 75th percentile standing outpaces the GPU's 65th percentile. The RTX 2070 SUPER's average benchmark score of 22206 places it within a narrow band of competitors: it is 0.5% ahead of the NVIDIA RTX A400, 0.9% behind the GTX TITAN Z, 2.3% behind the RTX 4060 Mobile, and 2.5% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 5700. Meanwhile, the i5-11400F's average benchmark score of 17181 puts it essentially tied with the Ryzen 7 5700U (0% delta), the Core i7-1260P (0.2% behind), and the Core Ultra 7 164U (0.2% behind). The practical takeaway is that this combo's rank is dragged down by the GPU, which is the weaker link for this game's demands.

The measured data confirms this: at 1080p Low, the combo hits 176 FPS, which is strong for competitive play, but at 4K Ultra it drops to 37 FPS, which is borderline unplayable. The rank reflects the average across all tested scenarios, and since Lockdown Protocol is an FPS that benefits from high refresh rates, the lower-resolution performance matters more than the 4K numbers. Still, the overall position suggests that many other combos deliver more consistent high-refresh experiences.

FAQ

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-11400F strong enough for Lockdown Protocol?

A: Yes, in most scenarios. The CPU has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, and it ranks in the 75th percentile of all CPUs. The measured FPS shows no signs of CPU starvation until very high frame rates, such as 176 FPS at 1080p Low, where the GPU still manages to keep up.

Q: How does the RTX 2070 SUPER compare to its closest rivals?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score of 22206 is 0.5% above the RTX A400, 0.9% below the GTX TITAN Z, 2.3% below the RTX 4060 Mobile, and 2.5% above the RX 5700. It is a mid-pack performer that sits at the 65th percentile of all GPUs.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo?

A: Based on the measured FPS, 1440p is the sweet spot. At High settings, it delivers 81.3 FPS, which is playable for most users. At 1080p, the combo can push 108.3 FPS on High and 176 FPS on Low, making it viable for high-refresh monitors, but 4K is not recommended except on Low settings.

Q: Does this combo support ray tracing in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The RTX 2070 SUPER includes 40 RT cores and 320 tensor cores, and the GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which covers ray tracing features. However, the measured FPS data does not include ray tracing tests, so the performance impact is not quantified here.

Q: How much memory bandwidth does the GPU have?

A: The RTX 2070 SUPER has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but the 4K Ultra numbers (37 FPS) suggest the memory capacity and bandwidth become limiting factors at higher resolutions.

Q: Is this a good combo for competitive play?

A: Yes, at 1080p. The Low preset delivers 176 FPS, and Medium hits 123.5 FPS, both of which are well above the 144 Hz threshold for many competitive monitors. The High preset at 108.3 FPS is still playable, but the lower presets offer a clearer advantage for fast-paced FPS action.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a GPU-bound system at higher resolutions. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 108.3 at 1080p to 81.3 at 1440p (a 25% reduction), then to 49.4 at 4K (a 39% further reduction). This pattern is typical for a GPU with 8 GB of memory and a 256-bit bus — the bandwidth and memory capacity become strained as pixel count increases. At Low settings, the scaling is steeper: 176 FPS at 1080p falls to 131.1 at 1440p (a 26% drop) and then to 81.7 at 4K (a 38% drop). The relative consistency of these percentage drops across settings suggests that resolution scaling is dominated by the GPU's rendering throughput, not by the CPU.

The CPU's role becomes apparent at the highest frame rates. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 176 FPS, which is high enough that the i5-11400F's single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2029) could start to matter. However, since the frame rates scale smoothly with resolution, the data indicates that the CPU is not the primary limiter until very low settings at 1080p. The 4K Ultra result of 37 FPS is a strong indicator that the GPU is the bottleneck at that resolution, as the CPU would still have headroom at lower pixel counts.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1080p, the full range of settings is playable. Low delivers 176 FPS, Medium drops to 123.5 FPS, High hits 108.3 FPS, and Ultra sits at 84.2 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 91.8 FPS, which is a large spread that gives players plenty of flexibility depending on their monitor's refresh rate. For 144Hz monitors, Low and Medium both exceed the threshold, while High is close at 108.3 FPS.

At 1440p, the numbers become more moderate. Low produces 131.1 FPS, Medium 93.2 FPS, High 81.3 FPS, and Ultra 63 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p is still above 60 FPS, which is a solid baseline for most gamers. The step from High to Ultra costs 18.3 FPS, which is a significant penalty for the extra visual fidelity.

At 4K, the combo struggles. Low is the only playable option at 81.7 FPS, while Medium drops to 57.3 FPS, High to 49.4 FPS, and Ultra to 37 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is below the 60 FPS threshold that most gamers consider acceptable, and even High falls short. This resolution is only viable with the Low preset, and even then, the frame rate is not ideal for competitive play.

Settings Recommendations

For players targeting 1080p with a high-refresh monitor, the Low preset at 176 FPS is the best choice, as it maximizes frame rate with no visible benefit from higher settings in a fast-paced FPS. If visual quality is a priority, Medium at 123.5 FPS still clears 120 FPS, making it a strong middle ground. High at 108.3 FPS is acceptable, but the drop from Medium is 15.2 FPS, which is noticeable on a 144Hz display.

At 1440p, the Medium preset at 93.2 FPS is the recommended starting point, as it balances smoothness and fidelity. High at 81.3 FPS is still above 75 Hz, but the 11.9 FPS difference between Medium and High is a meaningful sacrifice. For players who prefer maximum visual quality, Ultra at 63 FPS is playable but not ideal for competitive play, where the extra 30 FPS from Low (131.1 FPS) provides a clearer advantage.

At 4K, the Low preset at 81.7 FPS is the only viable option for a smooth experience. Medium at 57.3 FPS dips below 60, which can feel stuttery in a fast-paced FPS, and High and Ultra are not recommended due to sub-50 FPS results. If 4K is a requirement, the data suggests lowering the resolution to 1440p with High settings yields a better experience (81.3 FPS) than 4K with Low.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-11400F brings 6 cores and 12 threads from the Rocket Lake architecture, with a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. Its benchmark scores indicate a solid mid-range processor: Cinebench R23 multicore hits 14372, while single-core reaches 2029. The 3DMark tests show scaling from 868 (single-thread) to 5652 (max threads), which is a 6.5x improvement, suggesting the 12 threads are well-utilized in multi-threaded workloads. The CPU's 75th percentile ranking against all processors means it outperforms the majority of CPUs, but it is not a top-tier part.

In Lockdown Protocol, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic. The measured FPS data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo reaches 176 FPS, which is high enough that the CPU's single-thread performance could be a limiting factor. However, the smooth scaling from 1080p to 1440p to 4K indicates that the GPU becomes the bottleneck as resolution increases. The i5-11400F's 12 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support (with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth) are adequate for this game, and the 65W TDP suggests it runs cool enough for a capable air cooler. The CPU's nearest rivals — the Ryzen 7 5700U, Core i7-1260P, and Core Ultra 7 164U — all have nearly identical average scores, confirming that this processor is right in the middle of the pack for its generation. For this game, the CPU provides enough headroom to avoid being the primary bottleneck until frame rates exceed 176 FPS, which is beyond what this GPU can deliver at most settings.