Lockdown Protocol

# Lockdown Protocol: Intel Core i5-11400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080

The Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 delivers a strong 1080p and 1440p experience in Lockdown Protocol, but the CPU becomes a limiting factor at lower resolutions while the GPU takes over at 4K. With measured average FPS ranging from 56.2 at 4K Ultra to 231.9 at 1080p Low, this combo ranks 509th out of 1637 tested combinations, placing it in the upper third of all tested systems. The data reveals a system that is well-balanced for high-refresh 1440p gaming, though 4K Ultra demands more than the GPU can comfortably deliver.

Resolution Scaling

Resolution scaling in Lockdown Protocol shows a predictable FPS curve, but the rate of decline from 1080p to 4K reveals where the bottleneck shifts. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 154.4 at 1080p to 111.1 at 1440p – a 28% reduction – then further to 74.5 at 4K, which is a 33% drop from 1440p and 52% below the 1080p figure. This pattern indicates that the GPU is the primary scaling component, as the frame rate falls roughly in line with pixel count increases.

The Low settings tell a more revealing story. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 231.9 FPS, but at 1440p Low it drops to 185.7 FPS (a 20% reduction), and at 4K Low it reaches 120.8 FPS (a 35% drop from 1440p). The 1080p-to-1440p drop is smaller than the 1440p-to-4K drop, suggesting that at 1080p Low, the CPU begins to cap performance. With a 6-core, 12-thread processor boosting to 4.40 GHz, the i5-11400F can push high frame rates, but it cannot fully feed the RTX 3080’s 8704 shading units at the lowest settings where GPU load is minimal.

At Medium settings, the scaling is more linear: 178.8 FPS at 1080p, 132.5 at 1440p (26% lower), and 84.3 at 4K (36% lower than 1440p). Ultra settings show the steepest 4K penalty, with 114.3 FPS at 1080p falling to 82.8 at 1440p and then 56.2 at 4K – the latter being a 51% drop from 1440p. The data indicates that 4K Ultra is simply beyond this combo’s comfort zone, while 1080p and 1440p remain highly playable across all settings.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-11400F is a 6-core, 12-thread Rocket Lake processor with a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. Its 12 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support at 51.2 GB/s provide adequate bandwidth for an FPS title like Lockdown Protocol. The CPU’s benchmark scores – 14,372 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2,029 in single-core – position it in the 75th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17,181.

The CPU’s role becomes evident when examining the 1080p Low result of 231.9 FPS. At this setting, the GPU is underutilized, and the frame rate is likely constrained by the processor’s ability to feed draw calls and game logic. The i5-11400F’s nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U (avg score 17,189, delta 0%), Intel Core i7-1260P (avg 17,212, delta -0.2%), and Intel Core Ultra 7 164U (avg 17,215, delta -0.2%). These near-identical scores indicate the i5-11400F is competitive with its peers, but none of these are high-core-count desktop parts, which suggests Lockdown Protocol’s CPU demands are moderate.

At 1440p and 4K, the CPU’s influence wanes. The 185.7 FPS at 1440p Low versus the 231.9 at 1080p Low shows a 46 FPS gap, which is largely due to the GPU working harder at higher pixel counts. The CPU’s 3DMark scores – 5,619 at 16 threads and 5,652 at max threads – show strong multi-threaded scaling, but the game appears to be more GPU-bound at resolutions above 1080p.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is the dominant component in this pairing. Built on the Ampere architecture with 10 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 320-bit bus, it delivers 760.3 GB/s of bandwidth. Its 8704 shading units, 272 texture mapping units, and 96 ROPs provide substantial raw compute, with 29.77 TFLOPS of FP32 performance. The GPU’s boost clock of 1710 MHz and memory clock of 1188 MHz (19 Gbps effective) are typical for this class.

The GPU’s benchmark results place it in the 80th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 35,787. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE (avg 36,101, delta -0.9%) and the AMD Radeon Pro Duo (avg 35,860, delta -0.2%), showing the RTX 3080 is within 1% of these alternatives. The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile (avg 35,435, delta 1%) trails slightly, while the AMD Radeon 880M (avg 35,646, delta 0.4%) is marginally behind.

In Lockdown Protocol, the GPU’s 10 GB VRAM is sufficient even at 4K Ultra, where the combo still manages 56.2 FPS. The data shows that the RTX 3080 scales well with resolution increases, but the 4K Ultra result indicates the GPU is the limiting factor at the highest settings. The 56.2 FPS at 4K Ultra is below the 60 FPS threshold that most gamers target, while 4K High at 74.5 FPS is more acceptable. The GPU’s performance at 1440p – 111.1 FPS on High and 82.8 on Ultra – shows it can handle high-refresh 1440p displays.

How This Combo Ranks

This combination ranks 509th out of 1,637 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the 69th percentile of all tested systems. This rank reflects a strong but not elite pairing. The CPU’s 75th percentile standing and the GPU’s 80th percentile standing both contribute to this above-average result, though neither component is top-tier.

The rank suggests that Lockdown Protocol rewards balanced systems. The i5-11400F’s 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient for this FPS title, but the RTX 3080’s 10 GB VRAM and 760.3 GB/s bandwidth are more than adequate for the game’s demands. The combo sits comfortably ahead of the median tested system, and the measured FPS data confirms that it can deliver playable frame rates at all resolutions and settings tested.

The delta between the CPU’s nearest rivals (all within 0.2% of each other) and the GPU’s nearest rivals (within 1%) suggests that small changes in either component would not dramatically alter this combo’s ranking. The 509th position is a function of the RTX 3080’s strong performance at 1440p and the CPU’s ability to keep up at lower resolutions.

FAQ

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

A: Based on the measured data, 1440p offers the best balance. At High settings, the combo achieves 111.1 FPS at 1440p, versus 154.4 at 1080p and 74.5 at 4K. The 1440p result is well above 60 FPS while 4K High dips to 74.5 FPS, which is still playable but less comfortable.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K Ultra in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The data shows 56.2 FPS at 4K Ultra, which is below the 60 FPS target. While it is technically playable, the frame rate drops significantly from the 82.8 FPS at 1440p Ultra. For a smoother experience, 4K High at 74.5 FPS is the better choice.

Q: How does the CPU affect performance at 1080p?

A: At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 231.9 FPS, which is the highest measured result. The difference between 1080p Low and 1440p Low (185.7 FPS) is 46 FPS, indicating the CPU begins to limit performance at the lowest settings and resolution, as the GPU has less work to do.

Q: What is the difference between High and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 1440p, High settings produce 111.1 FPS while Ultra produces 82.8 FPS. This is a 28.3 FPS difference (about 25% lower on Ultra), suggesting that Ultra settings add significant GPU load without a proportional visual gain.

Q: Is the RTX 3080's 10 GB VRAM sufficient for Lockdown Protocol?

A: The measured results show no VRAM-related issues. The combo achieves 56.2 FPS at 4K Ultra, which is the most demanding setting tested, indicating that 10 GB of GDDR6X memory is sufficient for this game.

Q: How does this combo compare to other tested systems?

A: It ranks 509th out of 1,637 tested combos, placing it in the upper 69% of all systems. Both the CPU (75th percentile) and GPU (80th percentile) are above average, but neither is in the top tier, which explains the mid-upper ranking.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience in Lockdown Protocol, the data points to High settings at 1440p as the sweet spot. The combo delivers 111.1 FPS at 1440p High, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold and smooth on most high-refresh monitors. At 4K, High settings (74.5 FPS) are preferable to Ultra (56.2 FPS), as the frame rate difference of 18.3 FPS is significant while the visual improvement is typically marginal.

At 1080p, Medium settings (178.8 FPS) provide a substantial boost over High (154.4 FPS) while maintaining good visual quality. Players with high-refresh 1080p monitors (144Hz or above) should consider Low settings (231.9 FPS) to maximize frame rates, but Medium offers a better balance for most players. Ultra settings are only recommended at 1080p (114.3 FPS), where the combo can still maintain playable frame rates, but the 1440p Ultra (82.8 FPS) and 4K Ultra (56.2 FPS) results suggest these settings should be avoided unless visual fidelity is the absolute priority.

The measured data indicates that the combo performs best when the GPU is not fully saturated. At 1440p High, the frame rate is 111.1 FPS, leaving headroom for dips in demanding scenes. At 1080p Medium, the 178.8 FPS result provides similar headroom for competitive play.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080:

• Low: 231.9 FPS average
• Medium: 178.8 FPS average
• High: 154.4 FPS average
• Ultra: 114.3 FPS average

The 1080p results show a clear progression from Low to Ultra, with a 117.6 FPS spread between the lowest and highest settings. The jump from Low to Medium is 53.1 FPS, while Medium to High is 24.4 FPS, and High to Ultra is 40.1 FPS. The largest drop occurs between Low and Medium, suggesting that Medium settings introduce significant GPU load.

2560x1440:

• Low: 185.7 FPS average
• Medium: 132.5 FPS average
• High: 111.1 FPS average
• Ultra: 82.8 FPS average

At 1440p, the spread narrows to 102.9 FPS between Low and Ultra. The Low-to-Medium drop is 53.2 FPS, Medium-to-High is 21.4 FPS, and High-to-Ultra is 28.3 FPS. The 1440p results are consistently about 20-25% lower than their 1080p counterparts, reflecting the increased pixel count.

3840x2160:

• Low: 120.8 FPS average
• Medium: 84.3 FPS average
• High: 74.5 FPS average
• Ultra: 56.2 FPS average

At 4K, the spread is 64.6 FPS, the narrowest of all resolutions. The Low-to-Medium drop is 36.5 FPS, Medium-to-High is 9.8 FPS, and High-to-Ultra is 18.3 FPS. The 4K results show that even Low settings (120.8 FPS) require significant GPU work, and Ultra (56.2 FPS) falls below the 60 FPS threshold. The data indicates that 4K is the most GPU-limited resolution, with the RTX 3080’s 10 GB VRAM and 760.3 GB/s bandwidth being the determining factors.