Lockdown Protocol

Lockdown Protocol, a 2024 FPS release, shows how an Intel Core i5-13400F paired with an AMD Radeon RX 580 holds up across common resolution tiers. The measured frames per second data covers 1080p, 1440p, and 2160p (4K) at Low, Medium, High, and Ultra presets. The following analysis draws solely from the collected measurements to determine the most practical settings, understand the role of each component, and interpret where this combination stands relative to other tested pairings.

The 10-core, 16-thread Intel Core i5-13400F with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and boost clock of 4.60 GHz powers the system, while the AMD Radeon RX 580 brings 8 GB of GDDR5 memory and a 256‑bit bus. Their interaction yields a very specific performance curve, and the data shows distinct trade‑offs at each resolution.

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Settings Recommendations

The collected scores reveal clear differences across the four graphical presets. At 1920×1080, the Low preset averages 85 FPS, which is the highest recorded average in any setting at any resolution. Medium follows at 60 FPS, then High at 53 FPS, and Ultra drops to 40 FPS. The average FPS counts are: Low 85, Medium 60, High 53, Ultra 40. For a smooth gameplay experience on a 60 Hz display, the Medium preset hits that target exactly, and High does not reach it. The Ultra preset is far below the threshold. Consequently, a recommendation of Medium at 1080p provides the best balance between fluidity and visual fidelity. For competitive play or when the lowest system load is required, Low is the only preset to exceed the refresh of most standard monitors.

At 2560×1440, the situation changes. The Low preset averages 62 FPS, which is slightly above a 60 FPS target, but every other setting falls short: Medium averages 44 FPS, High 39 FPS, and Ultra only 29 FPS. The data suggests that to maintain a playable frame pace, the Low preset is the only reliable option at 1440p. The jump from Low to Medium reduces a comfortable margin to a value far below the 60 FPS line, so users who require a stable experience will select Low.

At 3840×2160 (4K), all averages are below 60 FPS. The Low preset gives 40 FPS, Medium 29, High 25, and Ultra 19. The only setup that produces the lowest input latency is Low at 40 FPS, which is still below any typical vsync threshold. Because no preset reaches a nominal 60 FPS, the recommendation is to either regard 4K as a secondary resolution or to use Low only when screen space is prioritized over responsiveness.

The overall conclusion: the Medium preset at 1080p is the sweet spot when the goal is to hold a decent frame rate without heavy sacrifices. For any resolution above 1080p, users should drop to Low or consider a different GPU or a scaled resolution.

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CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-13400F is a 10‑core, 16‑thread processor, a hybrid configuration typical of the 13th generation Raptor Lake architecture. Its base clock is 2.50 GHz, boosting up to 4.60 GHz. The L3 cache size is 20 MB shared, and the chip is built on a 10 nm process. In generic benchmarks, the CPU shows a solid multiple‑thread score: it achieves 7314 points in the 3DMark 16‑thread test, 5591 in the 8‑thread test, and 7307 in the max‑threads run. The single‑thread 3DMark score is 960, while Cinebench R23 multi‑core indicates 22604 points and single‑core 3191 points. These numbers indicate a strong processor that can drive physics, AI, and game logic without breaking a sweat.

In Lockdown Protocol, the measured FPS data shows the influence of the CPU. At 1080p Low, the average of 85 FPS suggests that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU at high rates; the GPU, a Polaris 20, is ancient but still able to render frames quickly when pixel mass is low. However, at higher resolutions, the game becomes GPU‑bound, which is evident in the heavy FPS drop from 1080p to 4K even on the same GPU. The fact that 1080p Low reaches 85 FPS and 4K Low only 40 FPS confirms that the falloff is due to GPU limits, not CPU. So the CPU can comfortably handle the workload; it is only the graphics chip that holds the system back.

Given the i5‑13400F’s 10 cores and 16 threads, the game appears to be able to feed the CPU and GPU effectively. The measured frames do not show any spikes from an overloaded CPU, so its performance is adequate for the title. The biggest constraint stems from the graphic card, which the next sections will detail.

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FAQ

Q: What is the measured average frame rate at 1080p with the Medium preset?

A: The average FPS for the 1920×1080 Medium preset is exactly 60 FPS, with a minimum of 51 FPS and a maximum of 69 FPS.

Q: Which preset yields the highest average FPS at 1440p?

A: The Low preset at 2560×1440 produces an average of 62 FPS, which is the only setting above 50 FPS at that resolution.

Q: What is the average FPS for the RX 580 at 4K with High settings?

A: At 3840×2160 on High, the average FPS is 25.

Q: How many frames per second does the combined system achieve at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: The Ultra preset at 1920×1080 averages 40 FPS.

Q: Which resolution has the highest single average frame rate?

A: The highest average frame rate is at 1920×1080 with the Low preset, achieving 85 FPS.

Q: Are there any settings where the minimum FPS is below 30?

A: At 2560×1440 Medium the minimum FPS is 38, and at 3840×2160 Medium the min is 24. Other presets do not store minimum values, but the 4K Medium is the only one with 24 FPS.

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How This Combo Ranks

In the global database of tested configurations, the Intel Core i5‑13400F + RX 580 combination ranks 3384 out of 3714 tested combos. This places it in the lower portion of the ranking. The system sits below the midpoint; 330 combos exist above it. In context, this combo is not designed for pushenak 60 FPS at high resolutions—it is a lower‑tier setup that can handle 1080p gaming at moderate presets.

When compared to the respective CPU and GPU standalone standings, the CPU itself ranks in the 77th percentile of all CPUs (as indicated by `percentileVsAllCpus` 77), while the GPU occupies the 53rd percentile (`percentileVsAllGpus` 53). The GPU, therefore, is also the weaker link, and this match with a relatively strong CPU creates an uneven pairing. The combination’s 3384th place is consistent with that imbalance—the CPU can provide enough data, but the RX 580 cannot maintain a high frame rate at ambitious settings.

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Resolution Scaling

The data show a predictable falloff as resolution increases. For instance, using the Low preset, the measured average FPS across resolutions is: 1080p → 85, 1440p → 62, 2160p → 40. This represents a decline of 23 FPS from 1080p to 1440p and another 22 FPS from 1440p to 4K. The scenario repeats with Medium settings: 60 at 1080p, 44 at 1440p, 29 at 4K. High settings: 53 → 39 → 25. Ultra: 40 → 29 → 19. The stead decline of around 20 FPS per step suggests the GPU’s compute capability and memory bandwidth are exhausted when pixel count rises.

The scaling is primarily GPU‑driven. When comparing 1080p Low to 1440p Low, the frame rate falls by 23 FPS (85→62), while the same comparison of 1440p to 4K yields a 22 FPS decline. This near‑linear drop indicates that the RX 580 is the limiting factor, as the CPU has enough reserve to maintain a steady stream of frames. The significant drop also indicates that the 256‑bit memory interface and the 8 GB of GDDR5 memory are adequate for this title, but the raw shader throughput cannot cope with higher resolutions.

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Measured FPS Breakdown

1920 × 1080 (Full HD)

• Low: average 85 FPS
• Medium: average 60 FPS, min 51, max 69
• High: average 53 FPS
• Ultra: average 40 FPS

2560 × 1440 (Quad HD)

• Low: average 62 FPS
• Medium: average 44 FPS, min 38, max 51
• High: average 39 FPS
• Ultra: average 29 FPS

3840 × 2160 (4K)

• Low: average 40 FPS
• Medium: average 29 FPS, min 24, max 33
• High: average 25 FPS
• Ultra: average 19 FPS

The minimum values are only recorded for the Medium preset at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. For instance, 1080p Medium’s min is 51 FPS, so the frame pacing is consistent within 60 FPS. 1440p Medium dips to 38, and 4K Medium to 24, indicating a high degree of variance in the higher‑resolution, a common symptom of GPU resource exhaustion.

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GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 580 is fitted with the Polaris 20 chip, built on the 14‑process. It retains 8 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256‑bit interface, delivering a bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s. The base clock is 1257 MHz / boost 1340 MHz, and the pixel rate is 42.88 GPixel/s, with 6.175 TFLOPS of FP32 throughput. These specs are far from modern, and the frame results mirror that. The GPU’s average benchmark score is 12928, with a 53rd percentile rank, essentially a mid‑bottom entry for 2017.

In Lockdown Protocol, the RX 580 is the boon for the frame rate at higher settings. At 1080p (Low/Medium) it holds up acceptably, but at 2160p, even the Low preset averages only 40 FPS. The 8 GB video memory did not appear to run against an obvious voltage cap, as the scaling is consistent across resolution steps, which indicates the memory capacity has no major role; the issue is the raw pixel throughput. The memory bus width and bandwidth are enough for 1080p, but not for 4K.

The GPU’s benchmarks show a glaring contrast: its 3DMark Dimension Nomad (DX12) scores only 1005, a terribly low score. The RX 580’s nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile, which is a mobile chip, and the GTX 1660 SUPER, which are all close in the aggregate. But the competitor names are not necessary for this evaluation as the data used in this database is directly measured.

The final point is that the RX 580, when paired with the i5‑13400F, limits the game to a 1080p experience. The measured frames suggest that the CPU is not the constraining factor, but the GPU's 2017 and lineup prevents any adherence to more demanding settings.