Lockdown Protocol

Lockdown Protocol, a 2024 FPS, has been measured with an Intel Core i5-9400 and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER. The combination ranks 605th out of 1637 tested combos, placing it in the upper portion of the database. The CPU sits at the 50th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU reaches the 84th percentile, indicating a strong graphics component paired with a mid-range processor. The measured FPS data across resolutions and settings provides a clear picture of how this pairing behaves in practice.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 605 out of 1637 means it outperforms a majority of tested configurations. The GPU’s 84th percentile is notably higher than the CPU’s 50th percentile, suggesting that the graphics card is the primary driver of this ranking. In Lockdown Protocol, the measured FPS values reflect this balance. At 1080p Low, the average FPS reaches 165.7, the highest in the set, while at 4K Ultra it drops to 67.1. This spread indicates that the combo can handle high refresh rates at lower resolutions but is more constrained at 4K with maximum settings. The GPU’s strong benchmark scores, including a Passmark G3D score of 29995 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 4627, contribute to the overall ranking. The CPU’s Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 7969 is modest, but it does not prevent the combo from achieving playable frame rates in this title. The rank of 605 out of 1637 places this configuration above the median, with more than half of the tested combos performing worse. The GPU’s average benchmark score of 42576 is 0.2% behind the NVIDIA RTX A6000 and 0.3% behind the AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE, yet it remains in the 84th percentile, underscoring its strength relative to the broader GPU landscape.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-9400 is a 6-core, 6-thread processor based on Coffee Lake, with a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.10 GHz. It has 9 MB of shared L3 cache, 64 KB of L1 cache per core, and 256 KB of L2 cache per core. The CPU supports DDR4 memory in dual-channel mode with a bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s, and it connects via PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 7969, and its single-core score is 1125. The CPU’s average benchmark score is 2305, placing it in the 50th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i3-10305, which scores 2300 (0.2% lower), and the Intel Core i7-8809G, which scores 2319 (0.6% higher). These small deltas indicate that the i5-9400 is closely matched with several other mid-range parts. In Lockdown Protocol, the CPU’s six threads are sufficient to drive the GPU at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the average FPS is 165.7, the highest measured, suggesting that the CPU is not a bottleneck at this setting. At 1080p Ultra, the FPS drops to 124.2, which is still high, but the reduction is likely due to increased GPU load. The CPU’s boost clock of 4.10 GHz helps maintain responsiveness in a fast-paced FPS, though the modest single-core score of 1125 in Cinebench R23 suggests that heavily single-threaded scenes could limit performance. However, the measured FPS data shows that the combo remains playable across all tested settings.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is based on the Ada Lovelace architecture, with 7168 shading units, 224 texture mapping units, and 80 ROPs. It has 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. The GPU’s base clock is 1980 MHz, with a boost clock of 2475 MHz, and its memory clock is 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective). The GPU’s average benchmark score is 42576, placing it in the 84th percentile among all GPUs. The nearest rivals include the NVIDIA RTX A6000, which scores 42653 (0.2% higher), and the AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE, which scores 42723 (0.3% higher). The GPU’s launch MSRP is 599 USD. In Lockdown Protocol, the GPU’s performance is the primary factor at higher resolutions. At 4K High, the average FPS is 85.6, while at 4K Ultra it drops to 67.1. The 12 GB VRAM is ample for 4K textures, and the 504.2 GB/s bandwidth supports high-resolution rendering. The GPU’s strong compute performance, evidenced by a Passmark G3D score of 29995 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 4627, allows the combo to maintain playable frame rates even at 4K. The GPU’s 84th percentile ranking is significantly higher than the CPU’s 50th percentile, confirming that the graphics card is the stronger component in this pairing. The GPU also features 56 RT cores and 224 tensor cores, which are relevant for ray tracing and DLSS, though the measured FPS data does not specify whether these features were enabled.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table lists the measured average FPS for each resolution and settings combination.

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS |

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

| 3840x2160 | High | 85.6 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 129.3 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 96.8 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 67.1 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 124.7 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 144.3 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 130.3 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 101.2 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 135.1 |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 165.7 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 145.3 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 124.2 |

The data shows a clear trend: as resolution increases, FPS decreases across all settings. At 1080p, the range is from 124.2 (Ultra) to 165.7 (Low). At 1440p, the range is from 101.2 (Ultra) to 144.3 (Low). At 4K, the range is from 67.1 (Ultra) to 129.3 (Low). The highest FPS recorded is 165.7 at 1080p Low, and the lowest is 67.1 at 4K Ultra. The medium settings consistently fall between Low and High, as expected. The values span from 67.1 to 165.7, indicating a wide performance envelope. At 1080p, all settings exceed 120 FPS, making the combo well-suited for high-refresh-rate monitors. At 1440p, the Ultra setting still delivers 101.2 FPS, which is above 100. At 4K, only Low and Medium settings exceed 90 FPS, with High at 85.6 and Ultra at 67.1.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals the limiting component. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 135.1 at 1080p to 124.7 at 1440p, and then to 85.6 at 4K. The drop from 1440p to 4K is larger than from 1080p to 1440p, indicating that the GPU is increasingly stressed as pixel count rises. At Low settings, the drop is from 165.7 to 144.3 to 129.3, a more gradual decline. This suggests that when the GPU load is lower, the CPU can maintain higher frame rates, but at 4K the GPU becomes the bottleneck. The 4K Ultra result of 67.1 FPS is the lowest in the set, while 1080p Low reaches 165.7 FPS. The scaling pattern is consistent with a GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions, as the CPU’s performance remains constant while the GPU’s workload increases. The combo’s rank of 605 out of 1637 reflects this balance, with the GPU’s 84th percentile offsetting the CPU’s 50th percentile. For players targeting 4K, the data suggests that High settings are the practical ceiling, as Ultra drops to 67.1 FPS. At 1080p, all settings exceed 120 FPS, making the combo well-suited for high-refresh-rate monitors. The difference between Low and Ultra at each resolution is substantial, but the exact deltas are not provided in the measured data.

FAQ

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

A: The average FPS at 1080p Ultra is 124.2.

Q: How does the Intel Core i5-9400 compare to the Intel Core i3-10305?

A: The i5-9400 has an average benchmark score of 2305, which is 0.2% higher than the i3-10305’s score of 2300.

Q: What is the GPU’s percentile among all GPUs?

A: The RTX 4070 SUPER is in the 84th percentile.

Q: What is the combo’s rank in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The combo ranks 605th out of 1637 tested combos.

Q: What is the GPU’s memory size and type?

A: The GPU has 12 GB of GDDR6X memory.

Q: Which resolution and settings combination yields the highest average FPS?

A: The highest average FPS is 165.7, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.