Lockdown Protocol

# Lockdown Protocol with Intel Core i5-13400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

The Intel Core i5-13400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER combination delivers a strong Lockdown Protocol experience across all tested resolutions, with the data showing a clear GPU-bound pattern at 4K and a CPU-bound pattern at 1080p. At 1440p High settings, this combo produces 132 FPS average, which places it well within competitive territory for a fast-paced FPS. The measured frame rates reveal that the RTX 4070 SUPER’s 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for the game’s demands, while the i5-13400F’s 10 cores and 16 threads provide ample headroom even at lower resolutions. The combo ranks 604th out of 3,714 tested combinations, placing it in the top 16% of all tested systems for this title.

Resolution Scaling

The data shows a predictable but steep FPS drop as resolution increases, confirming that Lockdown Protocol scales primarily with GPU load. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 180 FPS at 1920x1080 to 132 FPS at 2560x1440, a 26.7% reduction, then further to 85 FPS at 3840x2160, a 35.6% drop from 1440p. This scaling pattern indicates that the RTX 4070 SUPER becomes the limiting component at higher resolutions, while the CPU remains capable of feeding frames efficiently.

Examining the Low preset reveals the extent of CPU involvement: at 1080p Low, the combo produces 286 FPS average, which drops to 212 FPS at 1440p and 137 FPS at 4K. The gap between 1080p and 1440p at Low settings (74 FPS) is larger than the gap between 1440p and 4K (75 FPS), suggesting that even at Low settings, the GPU is still the primary bottleneck at 4K. The 1080p Low result of 286 FPS is particularly telling — this is likely near the CPU’s practical limit for this game, as the i5-13400F’s single-thread performance (3,634 in Passmark single-thread) becomes the ceiling.

Medium settings show a similar trend: 206 FPS at 1080p, 151 FPS at 1440p, and 97 FPS at 4K. The Ultra preset, however, demonstrates the most dramatic scaling, with 135 FPS at 1080p falling to 99 FPS at 1440p and then 64 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result of 64 FPS is the only sub-60 average in the entire measured set, indicating that while the RTX 4070 SUPER handles most configurations comfortably, maxing out the game at 4K pushes the GPU to its limits.

The deltas between presets at each resolution further confirm the GPU-bound nature at 4K. At 3840x2160, moving from Low to Medium costs 40 FPS (137 to 97), and Medium to High costs another 12 FPS (97 to 85). At 1920x1080, the same transitions cost 80 FPS (286 to 206) and 26 FPS (206 to 180) respectively. The smaller absolute drops at 4K indicate that the GPU is already saturated, so additional graphical load has diminishing impact on frame rate.

Settings Recommendations

For the best balance of visual fidelity and frame rate, Medium settings at 1440p represent the sweet spot for this combination. The data shows 151 FPS average at 1440p Medium, which is 19 FPS higher than High settings at the same resolution and only 55 FPS below what Low settings achieve. Given that Lockdown Protocol is a fast-paced FPS where high refresh rates matter, the Medium preset at 1440p delivers a 128 FPS minimum (from the measured min row), ensuring smooth gameplay even in demanding scenes.

At 1080p, High settings at 180 FPS average is the recommended configuration, as it provides a substantial visual upgrade over Medium (206 FPS) while remaining well above the 144 Hz refresh rate threshold that many competitive players target. The 26 FPS difference between High and Medium at 1080p is a reasonable trade for improved image quality, and the 135 FPS Ultra result still offers playable performance for those prioritizing visuals.

For 4K users, High settings at 85 FPS average is the most viable option, as it maintains a comfortable margin above 60 FPS. The Medium preset at 4K (97 FPS) is also acceptable, but the visual gains from High are worth the 12 FPS cost. Ultra at 4K (64 FPS) is only recommended for players with adaptive sync displays who can tolerate occasional dips below 60 FPS in intense firefights.

The measured minimum FPS data (only available for Medium settings) shows that the combo maintains 175 FPS minimum at 1080p, 128 FPS at 1440p, and 83 FPS at 4K. These minimums are 85%, 85%, and 86% of their respective averages, indicating consistent frame pacing without significant stuttering. This consistency makes Medium settings a reliable choice across all resolutions.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-13400F brings a 10-core, 16-thread configuration based on Raptor Lake architecture, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and boost clock of 4.60 GHz. In Lockdown Protocol, the data suggests that the CPU is rarely the primary bottleneck except at very high frame rates. The 286 FPS result at 1080p Low is likely approaching the CPU’s frame delivery ceiling, as the game’s single-threaded logic cannot fully utilize all 16 threads.

The CPU’s benchmark results support this interpretation. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 7,314 and max-thread score of 7,307 indicate strong multi-threaded performance, while the single-thread score of 960 in 3DMark and 3,634 in Passmark single-thread show competitive per-core strength. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 22,604 and single-core score of 3,191 further confirm that this CPU can handle both the multi-threaded physics and logic tasks alongside the single-threaded game loop that FPS titles typically rely on.

The CPU’s 20 MB of shared L3 cache and 1.25 MB L2 per core provide ample fast memory for game data, which helps maintain consistent frame times. The 65 W TDP and dual-channel DDR4/DDR5 memory support mean the CPU operates efficiently without exotic cooling requirements, though the data does not include temperature or power measurements for this specific game.

Comparing to the nearest rivals, the i5-13400F’s average benchmark score of 25,292 is virtually identical to the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS (25,284, 0% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H (25,201, +0.4% delta). The Intel Core 5 120 (25,362, -0.3% delta) and AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D (25,365, -0.3% delta) are also within a negligible margin. This means the i5-13400F performs on par with these alternatives in general compute, and the game-specific results show no CPU-related frame drops that would suggest any of these rivals would meaningfully outperform it in Lockdown Protocol.

How This Combo Ranks

The combined system ranks 604th out of 3,714 tested combinations in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the 84th percentile of all tested systems. This is a strong result, considering that the database includes many high-end combinations with more expensive CPUs and GPUs. The ranking reflects the balanced nature of this pairing — the i5-13400F provides sufficient processing power to keep the RTX 4070 SUPER fed, while the GPU delivers the majority of the frame rate performance.

The GPU alone has a percentile rank of 83 against all GPUs, while the CPU has a percentile rank of 77 against all CPUs. The combo’s 84th percentile ranking in this game is slightly higher than both individual component percentiles, suggesting that the pairing works particularly well for Lockdown Protocol’s workload characteristics. This is likely because the game benefits from the GPU’s 12 GB VRAM and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth at higher resolutions, while the CPU’s 10 cores handle the game’s background tasks without becoming a limiting factor.

The measured FPS data across all 12 configurations (4 presets × 3 resolutions) shows no anomalous dips or stutters that would indicate a compatibility issue. The minimum FPS values for Medium settings are consistently high relative to averages, reinforcing the stability of this combination. The 604th rank out of 3,714 means there are 3,110 tested combinations that fall below this system, which confirms the RTX 4070 SUPER’s strong 4K capabilities and the i5-13400F’s solid mid-range performance.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is the dominant component in this pairing, and the data clearly shows its influence on Lockdown Protocol’s performance. The GPU’s 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus provides 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth, which is sufficient for the game at all tested settings — no VRAM-related stuttering is evident in the measured minimums. The 56 RT cores and 224 tensor cores are not directly benchmarked in this game, but the rasterization performance (35.48 TFLOPS FP32) is the primary driver of the frame rates observed.

The GPU’s boost clock of 2475 MHz and base clock of 1980 MHz, combined with 7,168 shading units, deliver the raw compute needed for high-resolution rendering. The 4K Ultra result of 64 FPS average is a clear indicator that the RTX 4070 SUPER is approaching its limits at the highest settings, but it remains playable. The 4K High result of 85 FPS shows that dropping from Ultra to High yields a 32.8% performance improvement, which is a substantial gain for a single preset step.

The GPU’s benchmark scores corroborate its in-game performance. The Passmark G3D score of 29,995 places it in the 83rd percentile of all GPUs, and its average benchmark score of 43,223 is within 1% of the nearest rivals: the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB (43,262, -0.1% delta), the RTX 5050 Mobile (43,268, -0.1%), and the Quadro M6000 (43,301, -0.2%). The RTX 4090 Mobile (43,667, -1% delta) is the only rival that shows a meaningful lead, which aligns with the expectation that desktop variants of the 4070 SUPER would compete closely with mobile flagship parts.

The GPU’s memory clock of 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective) and 80 ROPs contribute to the strong pixel throughput (198.0 GPixel/s) that keeps 4K frame rates viable. The 220 W TDP and dual-slot design are consistent with this performance level, and the 550 W suggested PSU indicates reasonable system power requirements.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for competitive play with this system?

A: The data shows 1080p High at 180 FPS average, or 1080p Medium at 206 FPS average. For maximum frame rate, 1080p Low achieves 286 FPS, but the 26 FPS gain from Medium to High is a worthwhile visual trade-off for most players.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Lockdown Protocol?

A: Yes, at 4K High settings the combo produces 85 FPS average, and 4K Medium runs at 97 FPS with an 83 FPS minimum. Ultra at 4K drops to 64 FPS, so High is the recommended 4K preset.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the main bottleneck in this game?

A: At 4K, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor, as shown by the steep FPS drops with higher presets. At 1080p Low (286 FPS), the CPU’s single-thread performance becomes the likely ceiling, though the game remains highly playable.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 SUPER compare to its nearest GPU rivals in this context?

A: The GPU’s average benchmark score of 43,223 is within 0.2% of the Quadro M6000 variants and within 1% of the RTX 4090 Mobile. This indicates near-identical compute performance for this game’s workload.

Q: What is the minimum FPS I can expect at Medium settings?

A: The measured minimums are 175 FPS at 1080p, 128 FPS at 1440p, and 83 FPS at 4K. These values are consistently about 85% of the average frame rate, indicating stable performance.

Q: Does the i5-13400F hold back the RTX 4070 SUPER in any configuration?

A: The data suggests minimal CPU limiting except potentially at 1080p Low (286 FPS), where the CPU’s single-thread score of 3,634 in Passmark becomes relevant. At all other settings, the GPU is the primary bottleneck, so the CPU does not meaningfully restrict performance.