Lockdown Protocol

Lockdown Protocol pairs a 6-core Intel Core i5-11400F with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER, and the measured frame rates show this combination is heavily weighted toward the graphics card. The CPU’s 12 threads and boost clock of 4.40 GHz are sufficient to feed the GPU at the tested settings, as evidenced by the fact that frame rates scale predictably with resolution and graphics quality rather than hitting a CPU-imposed ceiling. The data indicates that at 1920x1080, the gap between Low and Ultra settings is roughly 95 FPS, which suggests the GPU is doing the heavy lifting, while the CPU maintains a consistent baseline. This is a balanced pairing for a fast-paced FPS, though the CPU’s 75th percentile ranking among all processors places it as a mid-tier component that will not bottleneck the RTX 4070 SUPER in most scenarios.

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

The Intel Core i5-11400F brings 6 cores and 12 threads to the table, with a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. These specifications, combined with a 12 MB shared L3 cache, provide a solid foundation for Lockdown Protocol’s gameplay logic and physics calculations. In synthetic tests, the CPU scores 5,652 in 3DMark max threads and 14,372 in Cinebench R23 multicore, which are respectable figures for a mid-range desktop part. More importantly, its single-thread performance—868 in 3DMark single thread and 2,029 in Cinebench R23 single core—indicates that the CPU can handle the primary game thread without becoming a limiting factor.

The benchmark results show that this CPU’s performance is comparable to several recent mobile and low-power parts. Its average benchmark score of 17,181 places it within 0.2% of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U and Intel Core i7-1260P, and it is actually 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core i5-1240U. This means the 11400F holds its own against newer, more power-efficient designs, though it lacks the headroom of higher-tier desktop chips. For Lockdown Protocol specifically, the CPU’s 6-core layout is sufficient because the game’s frame rates at 1080p Ultra (137.4 FPS) and 1440p Ultra (100 FPS) are not indicative of a CPU bottleneck; they are driven by the GPU’s capabilities. The data suggests that the CPU’s role here is to maintain a stable frame pipeline, which it does effectively given its 12 threads and 4.40 GHz boost capability.

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

When selecting a settings preset, the measured FPS rows provide clear guidance. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers 232.2 FPS, which is excellent for competitive play, but the Medium preset at 208 FPS offers a better visual experience with only a 24 FPS penalty. For most players, Medium strikes the ideal balance at 1080p, as it remains well above the 144 Hz refresh rate that many monitors support. The High preset drops to 179 FPS, which is still very playable, but the jump to Ultra at 137.4 FPS begins to approach the threshold where frame time consistency could matter for esports titles.

Moving to 2560x1440, the situation changes. The Low preset produces 212.2 FPS, which is exceptional, but Medium at 148.3 FPS and High at 129.4 FPS both remain above 120 FPS, making them viable for high-refresh displays. The Ultra preset at 100 FPS is the first point where the frame rate dips below 100, so for 1440p, High is recommended as the sweet spot—it offers substantial visual fidelity improvements over Medium while staying 29 FPS ahead of Ultra. At 3840x2160, the scales tip further toward the GPU. Low yields 138.8 FPS, Medium drops to 101 FPS, High manages 86.2 FPS, and Ultra falls to 66.9 FPS. For 4K gaming, Medium is the practical choice, since it maintains a playable 101 FPS while avoiding the steep performance cost of High and Ultra. The data clearly shows that Medium at 4K and High at 1440p provide the best trade-off between frame rate and visual quality across the tested presets.

FAQ

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-11400F a bottleneck for the RTX 4070 SUPER in Lockdown Protocol?

A: Based on the measured FPS, no. At 1080p Ultra, the combo achieves 137.4 FPS, and at 1440p Ultra it hits 100 FPS. The frame rates scale consistently with resolution, indicating the GPU is the primary driver. The CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads, with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, are sufficient to keep up.

Q: What is the best resolution for this CPU-GPU combo in this game?

A: The data shows that 2560x1440 on High settings provides 129.4 FPS, which is an excellent balance. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are higher (up to 232.2 FPS on Low), but the visual gains from 1440p are significant. 4K is possible, with Medium settings yielding 101 FPS, but it requires accepting lower quality presets.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 SUPER compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The GPU’s average benchmark score is 42,576, placing it 0.2% behind the NVIDIA RTX A6000 and 0.3% behind the AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE. It is 1.4% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro 580X and 1.6% ahead of the NVIDIA Tesla M40. These are marginal differences, meaning the 4070 SUPER is competitive with professional-grade cards in raw compute.

Q: What CPU performance tier does the i5-11400F belong to?

A: With a percentile rank of 75 against all CPUs, it sits in the upper quarter of tested processors. Its average benchmark score of 17,181 is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U (17,189) and Intel Core i7-1260P (17,212), showing it performs like a modern mid-range part despite being from the Rocket Lake generation.

Q: Can this combo handle high-refresh-rate 1080p monitors?

A: Yes. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the average FPS is 232.2, and even at Ultra it stays at 137.4 FPS. This means the system can fully utilize a 144 Hz or 165 Hz monitor at 1080p, provided the settings are adjusted appropriately.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the Intel Core i5-11400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER ranks 301st out of 1,637 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the top 18.4% of all pairings, which is a strong showing for a mid-range CPU paired with a high-end GPU. The rank reflects the system’s ability to deliver high frame rates across all resolutions, but it also indicates that there are 300 other combos that perform better. These higher-ranked systems likely feature more powerful CPUs, such as newer-generation processors with higher core counts or faster single-thread performance, which could push frame rates even higher in CPU-bound scenarios.

The 301st rank is particularly notable because the GPU alone ranks in the 84th percentile among all graphics cards, suggesting that the CPU is holding back the system slightly in the overall ranking. If the i5-11400F were replaced with a faster processor, the combo would likely climb the ranks, but for its current configuration, the performance is solidly above average. The data shows that this pairing is well-suited for high-refresh gaming at 1440p, and the rank confirms it is a competitive option among the vast array of tested hardware combinations.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is the dominant component in this pairing, and its specifications directly influence the measured frame rates. With 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, the GPU provides 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth, which is ample for Lockdown Protocol’s textures at 4K resolution. The boost clock of 2475 MHz, combined with 7,168 shading units, delivers 35.48 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, explaining why the GPU can push 138.8 FPS at 4K Low and 232.2 FPS at 1080p Low.

The GPU’s 80 ROPs and 224 texture mapping units ensure that pixel and texture throughput do not become bottlenecks, even at Ultra settings. In synthetic benchmarks, the RTX 4070 SUPER scores 29,995 in Passmark G3D and 192,684 in Geekbench OpenCL, placing it in the 84th percentile among all GPUs. Its average benchmark score of 42,576 is within 0.3% of the AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE, showing that it competes closely with recent mid-range cards. The 12 GB VRAM capacity is particularly relevant for 4K gaming, as the frame rate drop from Medium (101 FPS) to High (86.2 FPS) at 3840x2160 suggests that higher settings demand more memory bandwidth and capacity, which the card handles but with diminishing returns. Overall, the GPU’s performance is the primary reason this combo achieves such high frame rates, and its capabilities align well with the CPU’s ability to feed it data.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates. Low settings produce 232.2 FPS, Medium drops to 208 FPS, High yields 179 FPS, and Ultra settles at 137.4 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 94.8 FPS, indicating that graphical settings have a substantial impact on performance at this resolution. For 1080p gamers, this range means that even Ultra settings remain above the 120 FPS threshold, though competitive players might prefer Low or Medium for maximum frame rates.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show more variation. Low settings achieve 212.2 FPS, Medium hits 148.3 FPS, High reaches 129.4 FPS, and Ultra drops to exactly 100 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra here is 112.2 FPS, which is larger than at 1080p, reflecting the increased GPU load at higher resolutions. The 100 FPS at Ultra is a key data point, as it shows the system can still maintain triple-digit frame rates at 1440p with maximum settings.

At 3840x2160, the performance scales down predictably. Low settings produce 138.8 FPS, Medium yields 101 FPS, High manages 86.2 FPS, and Ultra falls to 66.9 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 71.9 FPS, which is narrower than at lower resolutions, suggesting that the GPU is becoming the limiting factor at 4K. The 66.9 FPS at Ultra is below the 72 FPS threshold for smooth 4K gaming on some displays, but Medium at 101 FPS provides a comfortable experience. Overall, the measured data shows that this combo is best suited for 1440p gaming, where it can maintain high frame rates across all settings, while 4K is viable only at Medium or lower presets.