Lockdown Protocol

Lockdown Protocol, a 2024 FPS, presents a demanding workload for the Intel Core i5-13400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER combination. The CPU has a launch MSRP of $196, and the GPU has a launch MSRP of 999 USD. Measured frame rates across three resolutions and four quality presets show a system that scales predictably, with the GPU becoming the primary bottleneck at 4K Ultra. The combo ranks 113th out of 1637 tested configurations, placing it in the upper tier of the database.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p Ultra?

A: The average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 155.2.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival?

A: The i5-13400F scores 0.1% higher than the Intel Core i7-13620H and 0.5% lower than the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D in average benchmark score.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER has 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 736.3 GB/s.

Q: What is the combo's rank among tested systems?

A: The combination ranks 113th out of 1637 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol.

Q: What is the CPU's boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i5-13400F has a boost clock of 4.60 GHz.

Q: What is the GPU's boost clock?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER has a boost clock of 2550 MHz.

GPU Role

The RTX 4080 SUPER's 16 GB GDDR6X frame buffer and 736.3 GB/s bandwidth are substantial for a 2024 FPS. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 72.2, indicating that the GPU is the limiting factor. The boost clock of 2550 MHz and base clock of 2295 MHz contribute to the card's compute throughput, which is reflected in its Passmark G3D score of 34245 and its 88th percentile ranking among all GPUs. The memory bandwidth becomes more critical at higher resolutions; the scaling from 1080p to 4K at High settings shows a reduction from 207.9 to 94.4 FPS, a drop of over half, which aligns with the increased memory pressure at 3840x2160. The GPU's nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT, which it leads by 0.2%, and the AMD Radeon RX 7700S, which it leads by 2.1%. The RTX 4080 SUPER also sits 2.9% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, underscoring its position near the top of the performance stack.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-13400F brings 10 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost of 4.60 GHz. Its 20 MB of shared L3 cache and 1.25 MB per-core L2 help feed the GPU at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 287.2 FPS, suggesting the CPU is not the bottleneck in that configuration. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21279 and single-core score of 3004 indicate strong performance for a mid-range desktop part. Its 82nd percentile ranking among all CPUs places it above the majority of processors. The nearest rivals show a tight grouping: the i5-13400F is 0.1% ahead of the i7-13620H and 0.5% behind the Ryzen 5 5600X3D, indicating that the CPU's performance is competitive within its segment. The 10-core, 16-thread configuration provides ample parallelism for modern game engines, and the 4.60 GHz boost clock ensures responsive single-threaded behavior, which is often critical in FPS titles.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 113th out of 1637 tested combinations in Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the upper tier of the database, though the exact percentile is not provided. The CPU's 82nd percentile and GPU's 88th percentile suggest that the pairing is well balanced, with the GPU slightly stronger relative to its peers. The rank reflects the combined performance; the measured FPS data shows that the system can deliver high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, with 4K Ultra still playable at 72.2 FPS. The nearest rival CPUs and GPUs provide context: the CPU is within 0.5% of its closest competitors, and the GPU is within 2.9% of the RTX 5070 Ti, which is 2.9% behind the 4080 SUPER. This combination sits comfortably above the median, and the measured frame rates confirm that it can handle competitive play at high refresh rates on 1440p displays, while 4K remains viable for less demanding settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table lists the average FPS for each resolution and settings preset, as measured in Lockdown Protocol.

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS |

|------------|----------|---------|

| 3840x2160 | High | 94.4 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 156 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 114.1 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 72.2 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 148.7 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 240.8 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 171 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 115.7 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 207.9 |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 287.2 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 238.4 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 155.2 |

At 3840x2160, the average FPS ranges from 72.2 at Ultra to 156 at Low, with Medium at 114.1 and High at 94.4. The Ultra preset delivers less than half the frame rate of Low, indicating a heavy GPU load. At 2560x1440, the range is 115.7 (Ultra) to 240.8 (Low), with Medium at 171 and High at 148.7. This resolution offers a strong balance, with even Ultra staying above 115 FPS. At 1920x1080, the range is 155.2 (Ultra) to 287.2 (Low), with Medium at 238.4 and High at 207.9. The 1080p Low result of 287.2 FPS is particularly notable, as it exceeds the refresh rate of most high-end monitors. The scaling from Low to Ultra is consistent across resolutions, with the relative reduction in frame rate being most pronounced at 4K, where the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck.