Lockdown Protocol

# Lockdown Protocol with Intel Core i5-11400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070

This combo places at rank 785 out of 3,714 tested configurations in Lockdown Protocol, positioning it in the top 21% of all combinations tested. The pairing of a six-core Rocket Lake CPU with the Blackwell-architecture RTX 5070 produces a system that handles this FPS title with substantial headroom across most settings, though the data reveals interesting bottlenecks at lower resolutions and diminishing returns at higher presets. The measured frame rates span from 61 FPS at 4K Ultra to 234 FPS at 1080p Low, a range that suggests the system can be tuned to match either competitive play or visual fidelity priorities.

How This Combo Ranks

The 785th position out of 3,714 combos places this pairing in the 79th percentile of all tested combinations. This is a strong showing for a system built around a CPU that itself sits at the 71st percentile among all processors and a GPU at the 82nd percentile among all graphics cards. The combo outperforms its individual component percentiles, suggesting the pairing is well-balanced for this particular game.

The CPU's nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks tell an interesting story. The Intel Core i5-11400F scores within 0.3% of the AMD EPYC 7H12, within 0.4% of the Intel Core i5-12450H, and within 0.6% of the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G. These are essentially statistical ties, meaning the 11400F delivers compute performance that matches both enterprise-class server chips and newer mobile processors. The 0.6% edge over the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U is particularly notable given the generational gap.

On the GPU side, the RTX 5070's nearest rivals are all workstation or professional cards. It sits 0.1% above the AMD Radeon Pro 580, 0.8% above the AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100, and 2% above the NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile. The fact that a consumer gaming card trades blows with professional workstation GPUs in aggregate benchmarks suggests the 5070 brings substantial compute capability to the table, which translates well to the frame rates observed in Lockdown Protocol.

The gap between the combo's overall rank and the individual component percentiles implies that this game is not purely GPU-bound or CPU-bound across all settings. The measured FPS data shows the system scales from 61 FPS at 4K Ultra to 234 FPS at 1080p Low, which is a 3.8x spread. That wide range indicates the combo has enough headroom in both CPU and GPU to push high frame rates when settings are lowered, while still delivering playable performance at maximum visual quality.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance on which preset delivers the best experience at each resolution. At 1080p, the Medium preset delivers 197 FPS average with a minimum of 168 FPS and maximum of 227 FPS. This is the sweet spot for high-refresh-rate monitors, as it stays comfortably above 144 FPS while offering better visual quality than Low's 234 FPS. The Ultra preset at 129 FPS is still playable but drops below the 144 FPS threshold that many competitive FPS players target.

At 1440p, the Medium preset again emerges as the balanced choice with 145 FPS average, 123 FPS minimum, and 166 FPS maximum. The High preset at 126 FPS is close behind and might be preferable for those prioritizing visual fidelity over the small FPS gap. The Low preset at 204 FPS is excessive for most displays and suggests the system is heavily CPU-bound at this setting, wasting GPU potential.

At 4K, the situation changes. The Medium preset delivers 93 FPS average with 79 FPS minimum and 107 FPS maximum, which is playable but not ideal for fast-paced FPS action. The High preset at 82 FPS is still smooth enough for casual play, while Ultra at 61 FPS is borderline. For competitive play at 4K, the Low preset at 132 FPS is the only option that clears the 120 FPS threshold, but the visual compromise may not be worth it on a 4K display.

The data suggests Medium is the recommended preset across all three resolutions. At 1080p and 1440p, it provides frame rates that exceed most display refresh rates while maintaining reasonable visual quality. At 4K, it offers the best balance of playability and fidelity, with the 79 FPS minimum indicating the system rarely dips into uncomfortable territory.

FAQ

Q: Is this combo better suited for 1080p competitive play or 4K visual fidelity?

A: The measured data shows the combo excels at both ends of the spectrum. At 1080p Low, it achieves 234 FPS, which is ideal for competitive play. At 4K Ultra, it maintains 61 FPS, which is playable for cinematic experiences. The system's versatility is one of its strongest attributes.

Q: How does the RTX 5070's 12 GB VRAM affect 4K performance in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The 12 GB GDDR7 memory with 672.0 GB/s bandwidth appears sufficient for this game at 4K, as the Ultra preset still delivers 61 FPS. The 192-bit bus width and 28 Gbps effective memory clock provide enough bandwidth for the texture-heavy scenes typical of modern FPS titles.

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-11400F a bottleneck at any settings?

A: The data suggests the CPU becomes a limiting factor at lower resolutions and settings. At 1080p Low, the GPU is likely waiting on the CPU, as the 234 FPS result reflects the 11400F's six-core, twelve-thread capability rather than the 5070's full potential. The CPU's 2.60 GHz base clock and 4.40 GHz boost clock, combined with 12 MB of L3 cache, are adequate but not exceptional by modern standards.

Q: How does this combo compare to other tested configurations in the database?

A: At rank 785 out of 3,714, this pairing sits in the top 21% of all combinations. The CPU's 71st percentile and GPU's 82nd percentile rankings suggest the combo outperforms what the individual component percentiles might predict, indicating good synergy between the two parts.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1440p with Medium settings?

A: The measured data shows 145 FPS average, 123 FPS minimum, and 166 FPS maximum at 1440p Medium. This is the most balanced preset for this resolution, providing smooth gameplay with good visual quality.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates. The Low preset achieves 234 FPS average, which is the fastest result across any resolution or setting. The Medium preset produces 197 FPS average with a minimum of 168 FPS and maximum of 227 FPS, indicating consistent performance. High settings yield 172 FPS average, while Ultra drops to 129 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 105 FPS, which shows the game scales significantly with preset selection at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain strong but show the expected drop. Low settings produce 204 FPS average, still well above the 144 Hz refresh rate common on 1440p monitors. Medium delivers 145 FPS average with 123 FPS minimum and 166 FPS maximum, providing a solid experience. High settings achieve 126 FPS, while Ultra falls to 95 FPS. The 109 FPS difference between Low and Ultra at this resolution mirrors the 1080p scaling pattern.

At 3840x2160, the performance curve steepens. Low settings produce 132 FPS average, which is impressive for 4K and indicates the GPU is still operating efficiently. Medium delivers 93 FPS average with 79 FPS minimum and 107 FPS maximum, showing the first signs of strain. High settings achieve 82 FPS, while Ultra drops to 61 FPS. The 71 FPS spread between Low and Ultra at 4K is smaller than at lower resolutions, suggesting the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck as resolution increases.

The data reveals that the Medium preset consistently provides the best minimum frame rates relative to the average. At every resolution, the Medium preset's minimum is within 14-16% of the average, whereas the Low and High presets lack measured minimums but show larger average-to-maximum spreads. This consistency makes Medium the safest choice for maintaining smooth gameplay.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 brings substantial hardware to this pairing. Its 12 GB of GDDR7 memory operates at 1750 MHz with 28 Gbps effective speed, delivering 672.0 GB/s of bandwidth across a 192-bit bus. The GPU's 6144 shading units, 192 texture mapping units, and 80 raster operations units provide the raw compute needed for high-resolution rendering. The 48 RT cores and 192 tensor cores support the Blackwell 2.0 architecture's feature set, though Lockdown Protocol's measured results don't specifically isolate ray tracing performance.

The GPU's clock speeds are notable: 2325 MHz base and 2512 MHz boost. These relatively moderate clocks, combined with the 250 W TDP, suggest the 5070 is designed for efficiency as much as raw performance. The 30.87 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 482.3 GTexel/s texture rate are the specifications that likely drive the strong frame rates observed at 4K.

The 5070's memory configuration appears well-matched to this game. The 12 GB capacity is sufficient for 4K Ultra settings, as evidenced by the 61 FPS result at that preset. The 672.0 GB/s bandwidth provides enough throughput for the data-heavy scenes typical of FPS games. The GPU's 82nd percentile ranking among all graphics cards confirms its position as a high-end consumer part.

The GPU's performance relative to its nearest rivals in the database is interesting. Being within 0.1% of the AMD Radeon Pro 580 and 0.8% of the AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 in aggregate benchmarks suggests the 5070's compute capabilities are on par with professional workstation cards. However, the 5070's gaming-focused feature set and driver optimization likely contribute to its strong measured performance in Lockdown Protocol.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-11400F provides six cores and twelve threads based on the Rocket Lake architecture. Its 2.60 GHz base clock and 4.40 GHz boost clock represent a solid frequency range for a 65 W TDP part. The 14 nm process node and 276 mm² die size indicate this is a mature design, but one that delivers competitive performance in this pairing.

The CPU's cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. This configuration supports the 11400F's 71st percentile ranking among all CPUs. The synthetic benchmark results show the CPU's strengths: 14,340 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, 2024 in single-core, and 16,908 in Passmark multithread. These scores place it within 0.6% of the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G and within 0.3% of the AMD EPYC 7H12 in aggregate performance.

The CPU's memory support for DDR4 with dual-channel configuration and 51.2 GB/s bandwidth is a potential limitation. Modern DDR5-equipped systems can offer higher memory bandwidth, but the 11400F's 12 MB L3 cache helps mitigate this by keeping frequently accessed data close to the cores. The PCIe Gen 4 support with 20 lanes provides sufficient bandwidth for the RTX 5070's PCIe 5.0 x16 interface, though the GPU will operate at Gen 4 speeds.

The 11400F's performance characteristics explain the frame rate patterns observed in the measured data. At 1080p Low, the 234 FPS result likely approaches the CPU's maximum throughput capability. The CPU's single-thread performance, as evidenced by the 868 3DMark single-thread score and 2024 Cinebench R23 single-core score, is adequate for modern game engines but not exceptional. The six-core, twelve-thread configuration provides enough parallelism for contemporary FPS titles, which typically utilize multiple threads for game logic, physics, and rendering tasks.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate progression from 1080p to 4K reveals interesting insights about the system's bottleneck characteristics. At Medium settings, the system delivers 197 FPS at 1080p, 145 FPS at 1440p, and 93 FPS at 4K. This represents a 26% drop from 1080p to 1440p, and a 36% drop from 1440p to 4K. The scaling pattern suggests the system becomes progressively more GPU-bound as resolution increases, which is typical for high-end GPUs paired with mid-range CPUs.

The Low preset shows a similar pattern: 234 FPS at 1080p, 204 FPS at 1440p, and 132 FPS at 4K. The smaller relative drop from 1080p to 1440p (13%) compared to the drop from 1440p to 4K (35%) indicates that at 1080p Low, the CPU is limiting performance. The GPU has enough headroom to maintain high frame rates even at 1440p Low, but the 4K resolution finally taxes the GPU enough to show its scaling characteristics.

The High preset delivers 172 FPS at 1080p, 126 FPS at 1440p, and 82 FPS at 4K. This represents drops of 27% and 35% respectively, showing a consistent scaling pattern. The Ultra preset produces 129 FPS at 1080p, 95 FPS at 1440p, and 61 FPS at 4K, with drops of 26% and 36%. The consistency of these percentage drops across presets indicates that the bottleneck shifts smoothly from CPU-bound at low resolutions and settings to GPU-bound at high resolutions and settings.

The 4K Ultra result of 61 FPS is particularly telling. This represents the system's worst-case scenario, and the fact that it remains playable suggests the combo has adequate headroom for this demanding configuration. The 1080p Low result of 234 FPS, meanwhile, shows the system's ceiling, which is constrained by the CPU's processing capability rather than the GPU's rendering power. The gap between these extremes, 173 FPS, demonstrates the system's flexibility across different gaming scenarios.