Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core i5-13400F and AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT combination delivers a mid-range experience in Lockdown Protocol, landing at rank 1246 out of 1637 tested combos. The data shows a system capable of smooth 1080p play but one that progressively struggles as resolution increases, a pattern consistent with the GPU becoming the primary constraint.

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

The Intel Core i5-13400F is a 10-core, 16-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, built on Intel's 10 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 20 MB L3 cache. This processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory via a dual-channel memory bus.

Benchmark data positions this CPU in the 82nd percentile against all tested processors, with an average benchmark score of 25236. In the 3DMark suite, it scores 7314 in the 16-thread test and 960 in the single-thread test, indicating robust multi-threaded capability relative to its single-thread performance. Cinebench results reinforce this: the R23 multicore score is 21279, while the single-core score is 3004.

Comparing to its nearest rivals, the i5-13400F sits within a tight cluster. It is 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i7-13620H (which scores 25201) and 0.5% ahead of both the AMD EPYC 9474F and AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 (scoring 25103 and 25099 respectively). It trails the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D by 0.5%, as that chip scores 25365. These deltaPct values are marginal, meaning the CPU's computational headroom is essentially equivalent to its direct competitors.

In Lockdown Protocol, the CPU's role appears secondary. The measured FPS at 1080p Low reaches 159.1, which is well beyond typical display refresh rates, suggesting the processor is not the bottleneck at lower settings. The 10-core configuration with 16 threads provides ample parallelism for the game's FPS engine, though the game itself does not appear to scale dramatically with thread count given the modest single-thread score of 960 in 3DMark. The CPU is capable of feeding the GPU at 1080p, but as resolution climbs, the GPU's workload increases and the CPU's contribution becomes less visible in the final frame rate.

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

The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT is built on the RDNA 1.0 architecture, using a 7 nm process at TSMC. The Navi 10 chip contains 10,300 million transistors on a 251 mm² die. It features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU runs at a base clock of 1605 MHz, a game clock of 1755 MHz, and a boost clock of 1905 MHz. Memory operates at 1750 MHz, or 14 Gbps effective.

The GPU's compute capabilities include 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 64 render output units. It achieves a pixel rate of 121.9 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 304.8 GTexel/s, with FP32 performance rated at 9.754 TFLOPS. The card has a 225 W TDP and requires a 550 W suggested power supply.

In the GPU benchmark hierarchy, the RX 5700 XT sits in the 68th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 24731. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA RTX A5000 Mobile, which scores 24763, putting the RX 5700 XT 0.1% behind. It leads the Intel Arc A350M by 0.3% (that GPU scores 24647), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile by 0.6% (scoring 24592), and the NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000 by 0.9% (scoring 24519). These are extremely tight margins, indicating the RX 5700 XT's raw compute is comparable to its listed peers.

In Lockdown Protocol, the GPU's 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for the tested settings, as no VRAM-related stutter is evident from the FPS data. The card's 448.0 GB/s bandwidth helps maintain frame pacing at higher resolutions. At 1080p Ultra, the GPU delivers 74.6 FPS, which is playable but not high-refresh territory. The transition from 1080p Low to 1080p Ultra shows a 84.5 FPS drop, from 159.1 down to 74.6, indicating the GPU is heavily taxed by the Ultra preset's graphical demands.

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

The measured FPS data across resolutions reveals a clear scaling pattern. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 159.1 FPS; at 1440p Low, it drops to 115.3; at 4K Low, it falls to 75.5. This represents a 52.6% reduction from 1080p to 4K at Low settings. The scaling is more severe at Ultra: 74.6 FPS at 1080p, 53.2 at 1440p, and 35.1 at 4K, a 53.0% drop from 1080p to 4K.

These percentages reveal the GPU as the limiting component. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the FPS would remain relatively flat across resolutions, as the CPU's workload is resolution-independent. Instead, the FPS declines steadily with each resolution step, which is the signature of a GPU-bound scenario. The RX 5700 XT's 8 GB VRAM and 256-bit bus are being pushed harder as pixel count increases, and the card's compute throughput (9.754 TFLOPS) cannot maintain high frame rates at 4K.

At Medium settings, the pattern holds: 111.9 FPS at 1080p, 79.6 at 1440p, and 51.3 at 4K. The delta between 1080p and 1440p is 32.3 FPS, while the delta between 1440p and 4K is 28.3 FPS. This suggests the scaling is roughly linear with pixel count, which again points to GPU-bound performance. The CPU, with its 82nd percentile ranking, has sufficient headroom to avoid becoming a constraint at any tested resolution.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The Intel Core i5-13400F + AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT combination ranks 1246 out of 1637 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the lower-middle portion of the distribution, at roughly the 76th percentile of combos (1246 divided by 1637). The rank reflects the GPU's 68th percentile standing more heavily than the CPU's 82nd percentile, consistent with the game being GPU-bound.

The combo's position suggests it outperforms about 391 other combinations but is beaten by 1245. Given the CPU's near-parity with its rivals (all within 0.5% deltaPct), the ranking is largely determined by the GPU's performance tier. The RX 5700 XT, while end-of-life in production status, still delivers playable frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, but its 68th percentile score limits the combo to mid-tier standings.

For context, the combo's rank of 1246 means it falls behind combos featuring more recent GPUs with higher percentile scores. The tight deltaPct margins among the GPU's nearest rivals (all within 0.9%) mean that swapping to any of those GPUs would not meaningfully change the combo's rank. The CPU's 82nd percentile, however, provides a foundation that would support a more powerful GPU without becoming a bottleneck, though this specific pairing does not leverage that headroom at higher resolutions.

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

1080p (1920x1080): At Low settings, the combo delivers 159.1 FPS. Medium settings reduce this to 111.9 FPS, a drop of 47.2 FPS. High settings yield 97.9 FPS, which is 14.0 FPS below Medium. Ultra settings produce 74.6 FPS, further declining by 23.3 FPS from High. The full range from Low to Ultra spans 84.5 FPS, indicating that the Ultra preset imposes a substantial load on the GPU.

1440p (2560x1440): Low settings achieve 115.3 FPS, which is 43.8 FPS lower than the 1080p Low result. Medium settings deliver 79.6 FPS, a 32.3 FPS drop from 1080p Medium. High settings reach 71.9 FPS, while Ultra drops to 53.2 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 62.1 FPS, a larger absolute gap than at 1080p, showing that resolution scaling amplifies the GPU's workload.

4K (3840x2160): Low settings yield 75.5 FPS, which is 39.8 FPS below the 1440p Low result. Medium settings produce 51.3 FPS, a 28.3 FPS drop from 1440p Medium. High settings deliver 48.3 FPS, nearly identical to Medium's 51.3 FPS (a difference of only 3.0 FPS). Ultra settings bottom out at 35.1 FPS, which is 13.2 FPS below High. The Low-to-Ultra gap at 4K is 40.4 FPS, smaller in absolute terms than at 1440p, suggesting the GPU is approaching its limits regardless of settings.

The data shows that at 4K, the difference between Medium and High is minimal (51.3 vs 48.3 FPS), while the gap between High and Ultra (48.3 vs 35.1 FPS) is more pronounced. This suggests the Ultra preset introduces effects that disproportionately impact the RX 5700 XT's RDNA 1.0 architecture.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to maintain 60+ FPS?

A: At 1080p, all settings except Ultra exceed 60 FPS, with Low at 159.1, Medium at 111.9, and High at 97.9 FPS. At 1440p, Low achieves 115.3 and Medium reaches 79.6, but High drops to 71.9 and Ultra falls to 53.2. For 60+ FPS, 1440p Medium is the highest resolution/settings combination that remains above 60 FPS.

Q: How does this combo compare to the CPU's nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D?

A: The i5-13400F trails the Ryzen 5 5600X3D by 0.5% in average benchmark score (25236 vs 25365). This negligible difference means the CPU choice has virtually no impact on the combo's gaming performance in Lockdown Protocol, as the GPU is the limiting factor.

Q: Is the RX 5700 XT's 8 GB VRAM sufficient for 4K gaming in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The FPS data shows the card can run 4K Low at 75.5 FPS and 4K Medium at 51.3 FPS, indicating VRAM capacity is not causing a hard failure. However, 4K Ultra drops to 35.1 FPS, which is below playable thresholds for an FPS title.

Q: What is the combo's rank relative to all tested combinations?

A: The combo ranks 1246 out of 1637 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the lower-middle tier, with roughly 76% of tested combos performing better.

Q: How does the GPU's benchmark position relate to its nearest rival, the NVIDIA RTX A5000 Mobile?

A: The RX 5700 XT is 0.1% behind the RTX A5000 Mobile in average benchmark score (24731 vs 24763). This near-identical performance means the two GPUs would produce nearly indistinguishable frame rates in Lockdown Protocol.

Q: Does the CPU's single-thread performance limit the game at 1080p Low?

A: At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 159.1 FPS. The CPU's 3DMark single-thread score is 960, which is sufficient to drive this frame rate, as the FPS drops to 115.3 at 1440p Low, showing the GPU is the bottleneck rather than the CPU's single-thread capability.