Lockdown Protocol

Lockdown Protocol pairs the Intel Core i7-13700K with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080, a combination that lands at rank 1031 out of 3714 tested combos. This places the pairing in the top 28% of all systems tested, indicating a solidly capable setup for this FPS title. The data shows a system that can push high refresh rates at 1440p and deliver playable performance at 4K, though the settings menu matters significantly at higher resolutions.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The data shows 2560x1440 as the sweet spot. At High settings it averages 113 FPS, and at Medium it hits 130 FPS. This resolution offers a strong balance between visual fidelity and frame rate, comfortably exceeding 60 FPS across all tested settings.

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

A: Yes, but with caveats. At 3840x2160, the combo averages 73 FPS on High and 84 FPS on Medium. However, Ultra settings drop it to 55 FPS, so 4K players will need to stick to High or Medium presets for smooth gameplay.

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

A: The Intel Core i7-13700K has an average benchmark score of 46881. It trails the AMD Ryzen 9 5900 by a negligible 0.2% and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 by 0.3%. It leads the AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX and Intel Xeon w3-2535 by 0.5% each.

Q: What kind of frame rates can I expect at 1080p?

A: The RTX 3080 delivers excellent 1080p performance. Low settings average 249 FPS, Medium averages 177 FPS, High averages 155 FPS, and even Ultra maintains 116 FPS. This makes the combo ideal for high-refresh-rate 1080p monitors.

Q: How does the GPU rank against other graphics cards?

A: The RTX 3080 sits in the 68th percentile against all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 23172. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA P106-100, which it trails by 0.3%, and it also lags the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 16 by 0.3%.

Q: Is the 10 GB VRAM sufficient for this game?

A: The 10 GB of GDDR6X memory on the RTX 3080 proves sufficient across all tested settings. The measured FPS data shows no VRAM-related collapses, with the lowest average being 55 FPS at 4K Ultra, indicating the memory capacity handles the game's demands adequately.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination achieves a rank of 1031 out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the 72.2nd percentile of all systems. This is a strong showing for a pairing of a 13th-gen Intel CPU with an Ampere-architecture GPU. The data suggests this setup outperforms the vast majority of tested configurations, though it is not at the very top tier where the newest flagship components sit.

Benchmark results indicate the CPU is a significant contributor to this ranking. The Core i7-13700K sits in the 89th percentile against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 46881. This places it in the upper echelon of processors, with its nearest rivals all within 0.5% of its score. The GPU, while capable, sits lower at the 68th percentile, suggesting the CPU is the stronger component in this pairing.

The rank of 1031 out of 3714 means there are 1030 combos that perform better in this specific game. Those higher-ranked systems likely feature more recent GPU generations or higher-tier CPUs, but the data shows this combo still delivers high frame rates across all resolutions tested. For most practical gaming scenarios, this ranking translates to a very playable experience.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is built on the Ampere architecture using the GA102 chip, manufactured on Samsung's 8 nm process. It comes with 10 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 320-bit bus, delivering 760.3 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock runs at 1188 MHz with 19 Gbps effective speed. The card's base clock is 1440 MHz with a boost clock of 1710 MHz.

In Lockdown Protocol, the GPU's role is pivotal at higher resolutions. The data shows a clear scaling pattern: at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 249 FPS, but at 4K Ultra it drops to 55 FPS. This indicates the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck as resolution and settings increase. The 10 GB VRAM capacity is adequate, but the 320-bit bus width and 760.3 GB/s bandwidth are the limiting factors at 4K.

The card's compute capabilities include 8704 shading units, 272 texture mapping units, and 96 ROPs. It also features 68 RT cores and 272 tensor cores, though Lockdown Protocol's benchmarks do not specifically isolate ray tracing performance. The card's FP32 performance is 29.77 TFLOPS, which is consistent with its mid-to-high tier positioning in the GeForce 30-series lineup. The data shows the GPU performs best at 1440p, where it can maintain high frame rates with headroom.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers exceptional performance across all settings. Low settings average 249 FPS, making it ideal for competitive play. Medium settings average 177 FPS with a minimum of 151 and maximum of 204. High settings drop to 155 FPS, while Ultra still maintains a solid 116 FPS. These numbers indicate the system is never CPU-limited at this resolution, even at the highest preset.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain impressive. Low settings hit 183 FPS, while Medium averages 130 FPS with a range of 110 to 149. High settings produce 113 FPS, and Ultra dips to 85 FPS. The 1440p results show a more pronounced difference between presets, suggesting the GPU begins to take on a larger workload. Still, every preset exceeds 60 FPS comfortably.

At 3840x2160, the system shows its limits. Low settings still manage 118 FPS, which is remarkable for 4K. Medium settings average 84 FPS with a minimum of 71 and maximum of 96. High settings drop to 73 FPS, and Ultra falls to 55 FPS. The 4K data reveals a clear hierarchy: players targeting 60 FPS should stick to Medium or High, while those with 120 Hz 4K displays will need to use Low settings.

The scaling between resolutions shows a consistent pattern. From 1080p to 1440p, frame rates drop by roughly 27-31% depending on the preset. From 1440p to 4K, the drop is more severe at 35-45%, reflecting the GPU's memory bandwidth constraints at higher pixel counts.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-13700K is a 16-core, 24-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, built on Intel's 10 nm process. It has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, with a TDP of 125 W. The CPU supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration. Its cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 30 MB of shared L3 cache.

In Lockdown Protocol, the CPU's role is most apparent at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 249 FPS, which is likely near the game's engine limit or the CPU's single-thread ceiling. The processor's single-thread performance is strong, as evidenced by its 3DMark single-thread score of 1136 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2116. These scores indicate excellent per-core performance, which is crucial for FPS games.

The CPU's multi-threaded capabilities, shown by its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 30745 and PassMark multithread score of 45887, ensure that background tasks and game logic do not cause frame drops. The 16 cores and 24 threads provide ample headroom for streaming or other concurrent workloads. The processor's 89th percentile ranking against all CPUs confirms its high-end status, and its performance is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 9 5900, trailing by just 0.2%.

Settings Recommendations

For players using a 1080p monitor, the data suggests High settings as the best balance. At 155 FPS, it offers a 39 FPS improvement over Ultra while maintaining high visual quality. Those with 240 Hz displays can opt for Medium at 177 FPS, which still looks good while providing competitive frame rates.

At 1440p, Medium settings provide the best experience with 130 FPS. This preset offers a 17 FPS advantage over High while staying well above the 60 FPS threshold. The minimum of 110 FPS ensures smooth gameplay even in intense firefights. Players with 144 Hz monitors will find this setting ideal, while those with 165 Hz displays may need to drop to Low at 183 FPS.

For 4K gaming, High settings at 73 FPS is the recommended preset. It maintains a playable frame rate above 60 FPS while delivering substantially better visuals than Medium. Players with VRR displays can push to Medium at 84 FPS, but Ultra at 55 FPS should be avoided unless visual fidelity is the absolute priority over smoothness.

When prioritizing competitive performance over visuals, Low settings at any resolution deliver the highest frame rates. At 1440p, Low hits 183 FPS, while at 4K it reaches 118 FPS. These settings minimize GPU load and reduce input latency, which is critical for fast-paced FPS gameplay. For most players, however, the Medium preset across all resolutions offers the best combination of visual quality and performance.