Lockdown Protocol

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

The Intel Core i5-11400F is a 6-core, 12-thread Rocket Lake desktop processor with a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. It sits in the 71st percentile of all CPUs on average benchmark score, placing it just 0.3% ahead of the AMD EPYC 7H12 and 0.6% behind the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U in aggregate CPU performance. For a game like Lockdown Protocol, an FPS title, the 12 threads and 4.40 GHz boost clock provide sufficient headroom to feed a high-end GPU at most settings, though the data shows where the balance shifts.

The CPU’s multi-threaded capability is demonstrated by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14,340 and a Geekbench multi-core score of 7,737. Single-thread performance, critical for game logic and frame pacing, is respectable at 2,024 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 1,777 in Geekbench single-core. PassMark single-thread score of 2,981 further confirms that the 11400F can handle the per-core demands of modern FPS titles without obvious stalling.

However, the measured FPS data in Lockdown Protocol reveals that this CPU is never the sole bottleneck at 1080p, even at Ultra settings where the average is 160 FPS. At 1080p Low, the average climbs to 234 FPS, suggesting the GPU is still delivering frames well beyond typical display refresh rates. The 11400F’s 12 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support (51.2 GB/s bandwidth) are adequate for this workload, as evidenced by the smooth scaling across resolutions.

The interesting dynamic emerges when comparing this CPU to its nearest rivals. The Intel Core i5-12450H scores 0.4% higher on average, and the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G is 0.6% higher, but these differences are negligible in practice. The 11400F’s 65 W TDP and end-of-life status mean it is a mature platform, yet the benchmark results show it holds its own against newer parts. For Lockdown Protocol specifically, the CPU’s role is to sustain high frame delivery without bottlenecking the RTX 5080, and the data confirms it does so up to 4K Ultra, where the GPU becomes the limiting factor.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: How does the Intel Core i5-11400F compare to its closest CPU rivals in aggregate performance?

A: The 11400F has an average benchmark score of 17,177, placing it 0.3% above the AMD EPYC 7H12 (17,120) and 0.6% below the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U (17,074). It trails the Intel Core i5-12450H (17,239) by 0.4% and the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G (17,278) by 0.6%. These deltas are minor, so the 11400F effectively performs on par with those parts in synthetic workloads.

Q: What is the best measured FPS result for this combo in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 234 at 1920x1080 with Low settings. At the same resolution, Medium delivers 206 FPS, High delivers 197 FPS, and Ultra delivers 160 FPS. The 1080p Low result represents the ceiling for this combination under the measured settings.

Q: Does the RTX 5080 bottleneck the CPU at any resolution?

A: At 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 76, while 4K Low yields 163 FPS. This 87 FPS gap between Low and Ultra at 4K indicates the GPU is the primary limiter at higher settings. At 1080p, the gap between Low (234 FPS) and Ultra (160 FPS) is narrower, suggesting the CPU begins to influence results but does not fully cap performance.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested CPU+GPU combinations?

A: This combo ranks 365th out of 3,714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the top 10% of all configurations. The rank reflects the strong pairing of a mid-range CPU with a high-end GPU.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The only settings with a recorded minimum FPS are Medium presets. At 4K Medium, the minimum is 99 FPS; at 1440p Medium, it is 153 FPS; and at 1080p Medium, it is 175 FPS. No minimum FPS values are listed for Low, High, or Ultra presets in the measured data.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 5080 has an average benchmark score of 56,083, placing it 0.6% above the AMD Radeon 8060S (55,757) and 0.7% above the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (55,698). It is 2.3% above the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (54,828) but trails the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE (57,367) by 2.2%. The 5080 sits in the 87th percentile of all GPUs.

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

The measured FPS data across resolutions paints a clear picture of where the bottleneck lies. At 1080p Low, the combo produces 234 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low drops that to 211 FPS, a 9.8% reduction, and further to 4K Low at 163 FPS, a 22.7% drop from 1440p. These reductions are moderate, indicating that at Low settings, the CPU is still capable of feeding the GPU adequately, and the GPU’s workload increases as pixel count rises.

At High settings, the scaling is more pronounced. 1080p High yields 197 FPS, 1440p High drops to 157 FPS (a 20.3% reduction), and 4K High falls to 101 FPS (a 35.7% drop from 1440p). The larger percentage drop at High settings suggests the GPU is becoming more stressed as resolution increases, but the CPU still provides enough headroom to maintain playable frame rates.

Ultra settings show the most dramatic scaling. 1080p Ultra averages 160 FPS, 1440p Ultra drops to 118 FPS (a 26.3% reduction), and 4K Ultra falls to 76 FPS (a 35.6% drop from 1440p). The 84 FPS difference between 1080p Ultra and 4K Ultra is the largest of any settings tier, confirming that at Ultra, the GPU is the dominant limiting factor. The CPU’s 12 threads are sufficient to keep frame times consistent, but the RTX 5080’s rendering load at 4K Ultra overwhelms its compute capacity.

The Medium preset data includes minimum FPS readings, which provide additional insight. At 1080p Medium, the minimum is 175 FPS with an average of 206 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the minimum drops to 153 FPS with an average of 180 FPS, and at 4K Medium, the minimum is 99 FPS with an average of 116 FPS. The minimum-to-average gaps are consistent (31 FPS at 1080p, 27 FPS at 1440p, 17 FPS at 4K), suggesting that frame pacing remains stable across resolutions, with the GPU handling the increased load without introducing severe stutter.

Overall, the scaling data indicates that this combo is GPU-limited at 4K for all settings, CPU-limited at 1080p Low (where 234 FPS approaches the practical ceiling for many CPUs), and balanced at 1440p. The 11400F’s boost clock of 4.40 GHz and 12 threads are sufficient to avoid being a major constraint until the GPU is pushed to its limits.

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

For players prioritizing smoothness and visual fidelity, the Medium preset at 1440p offers the best balance. The data shows 1440p Medium averages 180 FPS with a minimum of 153 FPS and a maximum of 207 FPS. This provides a consistent experience well above the 144 Hz refresh rate common in gaming monitors, while still delivering better visual quality than Low.

At 4K, Medium is the recommended preset. The 4K Medium average of 116 FPS with a minimum of 99 FPS is the only 4K preset with recorded minimum FPS, indicating the developers measured it as a viable target. High at 4K averages 101 FPS but lacks a recorded minimum, and Ultra at 4K drops to 76 FPS, which may struggle on high-refresh displays. Medium at 4K maintains an average above 100 FPS, making it the strongest choice for 4K users.

For competitive play at 1080p, Low settings deliver the highest average FPS at 234, but the difference between Low and High is only 37 FPS (234 vs. 197). Given that High at 1080p still averages 197 FPS, players can opt for High without sacrificing much performance. Medium at 1080p sits between at 206 FPS, with a minimum of 175 FPS, making it a robust option for those who want a margin above 144 Hz.

Ultra settings are only advisable at 1080p, where the average is 160 FPS. At 1440p, Ultra drops to 118 FPS, which is still playable but may not justify the visual upgrade over Medium. At 4K, Ultra at 76 FPS is the worst-performing measured preset, and players should avoid it unless they prioritize maximum fidelity over frame rate.

The data suggests a clear hierarchy: Medium is the sweet spot at every resolution, with 1440p Medium being the best overall experience. Low settings are only necessary for those chasing the absolute highest FPS at 1080p, and Ultra is best reserved for 1080p displays with high refresh rates.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This CPU+GPU combination ranks 365th out of 3,714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the top 9.8% of all configurations. This rank reflects the strength of pairing a 6-core, 12-thread CPU with a high-end GPU. The 11400F’s 71st percentile CPU standing and the RTX 5080’s 87th percentile GPU standing combine to produce a configuration that outperforms the vast majority of tested systems.

The rank of 365 out of 3,714 means this combo is better than 3,349 other tested combinations. Given that the CPU is a mid-range part and the GPU is near the top of the stack, the rank indicates that Lockdown Protocol is not overly CPU-sensitive, allowing the 11400F to keep pace with more powerful processors in this specific game. The 0.3% to 0.6% deltas against the CPU’s nearest rivals are negligible in real-world gaming, and the rank confirms that the GPU does most of the heavy lifting.

When compared to the GPU’s nearest rivals, the RTX 5080 trails the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE by 2.2% in aggregate GPU score, yet the combo still achieves a top-10% rank. This suggests that the 5080’s performance in Lockdown Protocol is sufficient to overcome any CPU limitations. The 5080’s 87th percentile standing and the 11400F’s 71st percentile standing together create a balanced system that excels in this FPS title.

The rank also implies that players with this combo will have a smooth experience at most settings and resolutions, as only 364 tested combos perform better. The gap between this combo and the top-ranked systems is likely driven by CPUs with higher single-thread performance or more cores, but the measured FPS data shows that the 11400F does not bottleneck the 5080 in a way that severely impacts playability.

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

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: Average 234 FPS, no minimum or maximum recorded.
• Medium: Average 206 FPS, minimum 175 FPS, maximum 237 FPS.
• High: Average 197 FPS, no minimum or maximum recorded.
• Ultra: Average 160 FPS, no minimum or maximum recorded.

At 1080p, the combo delivers exceptional performance across all settings. Low settings push the average to 234 FPS, which is the highest measured result in the entire dataset. Medium provides a 206 FPS average with a tight minimum of 175 FPS, ensuring consistent frame delivery. High at 197 FPS is nearly indistinguishable from Medium in practice, and Ultra at 160 FPS remains highly playable. The 74 FPS spread between Low and Ultra at 1080p indicates that the GPU is the primary driver, but the CPU holds up well.

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: Average 211 FPS, no minimum or maximum recorded.
• Medium: Average 180 FPS, minimum 153 FPS, maximum 207 FPS.
• High: Average 157 FPS, no minimum or maximum recorded.
• Ultra: Average 118 FPS, no minimum or maximum recorded.

At 1440p, the performance scales down predictably. Low still averages 211 FPS, which is only 23 FPS less than at 1080p. Medium averages 180 FPS with a minimum of 153 FPS, making it the most consistent preset at this resolution. High drops to 157 FPS, and Ultra falls to 118 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 93 FPS, larger than at 1080p, indicating the GPU is taking on more work as pixel count rises. The Medium preset’s minimum of 153 FPS ensures it stays above the 144 Hz threshold.

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: Average 163 FPS, no minimum or maximum recorded.
• Medium: Average 116 FPS, minimum 99 FPS, maximum 133 FPS.
• High: Average 101 FPS, no minimum or maximum recorded.
• Ultra: Average 76 FPS, no minimum or maximum recorded.

At 4K, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck. Low averages 163 FPS, which is still impressive for 4K, but Medium drops to 116 FPS with a minimum of 99 FPS. High averages 101 FPS, and Ultra falls to 76 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra is 87 FPS, similar to the 1440p spread, but the absolute numbers are much lower. The Medium preset at 4K is the only one with recorded minimum and maximum values, suggesting it is the intended playable tier. Ultra at 76 FPS is the weakest result in the dataset, and players should avoid it unless they have a 60 Hz display and prioritize visuals over frame rate.

The data shows a consistent pattern: the combo excels at 1080p and 1440p, with Medium settings providing the best balance of performance and visual quality. At 4K, only Low and Medium deliver above 100 FPS averages, making Medium the sensible choice for high-refresh 4K displays.