Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core i7-13700K pairs with the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT to form a high-end desktop combination in Lockdown Protocol, a 2024-released FPS. The CPU brings 16 cores and 24 threads, leveraging a Raptor Lake architecture on a 10 nm process, with base and boost clocks of 3.40 GHz and 5.40 GHz respectively. These specifications position the processor strongly for gaming workloads, and its benchmark results reinforce this: the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 39000 and single-core score of 5505 indicate substantial headroom for CPU-bound scenarios. In Lockdown Protocol, an FPS title where frame pacing often depends on single-thread performance, the 5.40 GHz boost clock is a critical asset. The CPU’s 30 MB of shared L3 cache also helps maintain high instruction throughput during intense firefights. The data shows a percentile ranking of 93 among all CPUs, meaning this processor outperforms the vast majority of alternatives in general compute tasks. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-13700KF, scores nearly identically with a deltaPct of -0.1, confirming that the integrated UHD Graphics 770 does not meaningfully hinder the CPU’s gaming capability when a discrete GPU is present. The CPU’s 125 W TDP and support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory provide flexibility, though the benchmark results do not isolate memory bandwidth effects on Lockdown Protocol performance.

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

The Core i7-13700K’s configuration of 16 cores and 24 threads is overkill for most current FPS titles, but Lockdown Protocol’s engine appears to scale well with it. The 3.40 GHz base clock ensures consistent performance in less demanding scenes, while the 5.40 GHz boost clock delivers peak responsiveness when the action intensifies. PassMark’s single-thread score of 4333 and multi-thread score of 45887 illustrate a balanced profile: the CPU is not a bottleneck at any of the tested resolutions. In the 3DMark suite, the max-threads score of 12412 versus the 16-thread score of 10717 shows that additional threads beyond 16 still yield gains, which is unusual for a game but suggests background tasks or physics simulations benefit. The Cinebench R20 multi-core result of 16380 further confirms the CPU’s ability to sustain high all-core loads without thermal throttling, a factor relevant to long gaming sessions. Compared to its nearest rivals, the i7-13700K trails the AMD EPYC 4364P by only 0.3% in average benchmark score, placing it in the same performance tier despite different architectural designs. For Lockdown Protocol specifically, the CPU’s high single-core performance is likely the dominant factor in maintaining high average FPS at 1080p, where the GPU has more rendering headroom. The 3DMark 2-thread score of 2262 indicates strong dual-core performance, which is often sufficient for older game engines, but the full 24 threads ensure future-proofing. The CPU’s cache hierarchy, with 80 KB of L1 per core and 2 MB of L2 per core, reduces latency in repeated game logic calls, a subtle but measurable advantage in a fast-paced FPS.

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

The Radeon RX 6800 XT is built on the RDNA 2.0 architecture with a Navi 21 chip on a 7 nm process from TSMC. Its 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus delivers 512.0 GB/s of bandwidth, a specification that becomes increasingly important at 4K resolution. The GPU’s boost clock of 2250 MHz, with a game clock of 2015 MHz, provides the raw shader throughput needed for high frame rates; the 20.74 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is substantial for a card of this generation. In Lockdown Protocol, the GPU’s 4608 shading units and 128 ROPs determine pixel fill rates, and the data shows that at 3840x2160 Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 54.2, indicating that the GPU is the limiting factor at this extreme configuration. The 16 GB VRAM capacity proves sufficient even at 4K High settings, where the average FPS of 69.7 suggests no memory-related stutters. The GPU’s percentile ranking of 87 among all GPUs places it above the majority of competitors, with its nearest rival, the Intel Arc A550M, scoring 0.5% higher on average. The RX 6800 XT’s 72 ray tracing cores are present, though Lockdown Protocol’s performance data does not include ray tracing benchmarks, so their impact remains unquantified. The 512.0 GB/s memory bandwidth is a key differentiator versus lower-tier cards, and the measured FPS improvements from Low to Medium settings at each resolution indicate that the card handles texture and shader complexity gracefully. The GPU’s TDP of 300 W and dual 8-pin power connectors are relevant for system builders, but the benchmark results focus purely on output. The DirectX 12 Ultimate support, with a feature level of 12_2, ensures compatibility with modern game APIs, and the Vulkan 1.4 support provides an alternative rendering path that some FPS titles prefer.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

In the database of tested hardware combinations for Lockdown Protocol, this pairing of the Core i7-13700K and Radeon RX 6800 XT holds rank 562 out of 1637 total combos. This places the combo in the top 34% of all tested systems, which is a respectable position given the breadth of configurations evaluated. The ranking reflects the balance between the CPU’s 93rd percentile performance and the GPU’s 87th percentile performance; neither component is a weak link, but the combo does not reach the top tiers occupied by newer or more expensive hardware. The data indicates that combos ranked above this one likely feature either higher-end GPUs with more shading units or CPUs with higher boost clocks, though specific names are not provided in the nearestRivals fields. The deltaPct figures for the CPU’s rivals show that the i7-13700K is within 0.5% of its closest competitors, meaning small benchmark fluctuations could shift the combo’s rank by a few positions. For the GPU, the nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER, which scores 2.6% higher on average, suggesting that swapping the GPU alone could improve the combo’s ranking. The combo’s rank of 562 is consistent across all tested settings, as the measured FPS data shows no anomalous dips that would indicate a driver or compatibility issue. This ranking is a holistic measure that accounts for both CPU and GPU contributions, and it provides a reference point for users considering similar builds. The fact that this combo sits above the median (819 out of 1637) confirms that it is a capable pairing for Lockdown Protocol, though not a top-tier enthusiast setup.

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

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of how this combo scales across resolutions and quality presets. At 1920x1080, the lowest tested resolution, the combo achieves an average of 238.3 FPS on Low settings, which is well above the refresh rate of most monitors. Moving to Medium settings drops the average to 172.1 FPS, a reduction of 66.2 FPS that reflects the increased GPU workload from additional visual effects. High settings yield 150.8 FPS, and Ultra settings bring the average down to 116 FPS, still smooth for competitive play. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 122.3 FPS, indicating that the GPU has significant headroom at this resolution and the CPU is capable of feeding it efficiently. At 2560x1440, the average FPS on Low settings is 177.7, which drops to 128.4 on Medium, 108.2 on High, and 84.6 on Ultra. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p at Ultra settings shows a 31.4 FPS reduction, which is proportionally consistent with the pixel count increase of 78%. At 3840x2160, the combo delivers 112.6 FPS on Low, 82.2 on Medium, 69.7 on High, and 54.2 on Ultra. The 4K Ultra result of 54.2 FPS is the only configuration that dips below the 60 FPS threshold, suggesting that users targeting 4K should stick to High settings or lower for a consistent experience. The transition from 1440p to 4K at High settings shows a 38.5 FPS drop, which is more severe than the 1440p to 1080p drop of 42.6 FPS, due to the 4K resolution doubling the pixel count compared to 1440p. The data shows that the combo’s performance is highly consistent across settings, with no unexpected bottlenecks at any resolution, confirming that both the CPU and GPU are well-matched for this title.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for this hardware in Lockdown Protocol?

A: Based on the measured FPS data, 2560x1440 High settings provide a strong balance with 108.2 FPS average, while 1920x1080 Ultra achieves 116 FPS. For a strict 60 FPS target at 4K, High settings (69.7 FPS) are recommended, as Ultra drops to 54.2 FPS.

Q: How does the Core i7-13700K compare to its closest CPU rival in terms of overall benchmarks?

A: The Intel Core i7-13700KF scores 47334 on average, which is 0.1% higher than the i7-13700K’s 47282 average. The AMD EPYC 4364P scores 47131, putting it 0.3% lower, indicating these CPUs are essentially performance equivalents.

Q: Does the RX 6800 XT’s 16 GB VRAM provide enough memory for 4K gaming in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The measured FPS at 3840x2160 High settings (69.7 FPS) and Ultra settings (54.2 FPS) shows no indication of VRAM-related stuttering or performance collapse, suggesting 16 GB is sufficient for this game’s 4K textures.

Q: What is the GPU’s performance ranking relative to all GPUs in the database?

A: The Radeon RX 6800 XT holds an 87th percentile ranking, meaning it outperforms 87% of all GPUs tested. Its nearest rival, the Intel Arc A550M, scores 0.5% higher on average, while the NVIDIA RTX 4070 Ti SUPER scores 2.6% higher.

Q: How much FPS is gained by lowering settings from Ultra to Low at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the average FPS increases from 116 on Ultra to 238.3 on Low, a gain of 122.3 FPS. This indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at Ultra settings, while the CPU remains capable of higher frame rates.

Q: Is this combo ranked in the top half of all tested configurations for Lockdown Protocol?

A: Yes, the combo ranks 562 out of 1637 tested combos, placing it in the top 34% of all systems. This ranking reflects the combined performance of the CPU and GPU, both of which score above the 85th percentile in their respective categories.