Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core i7-13700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 achieves a rank of 205 out of 3714 tested combinations in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the top 5.5% of all configurations evaluated for this title. This is a strong position, indicating that the pairing of this CPU and GPU delivers near-top-tier performance, though it is not the absolute fastest option available. The data reflects a measured combination, not an estimate, so the results are concrete indicators of what this specific hardware pairing can achieve in this game.

How This Combo Ranks

The rank of 205 out of 3714 combos places this system well within the upper echelon of tested hardware. The data shows that the combination of the i7-13700K and RTX 4080 is highly capable, outperforming the vast majority of other pairings in the database. This ranking suggests that while there is room above it, the system is closer in performance to the top tier than to the average. The percentileVsAllCpus for the i7-13700K is 89, and the percentileVsAllGpus for the RTX 4080 is 86, which are both high and support the strong overall ranking. The system is not bottlenecked by a severely weak component, as both the CPU and GPU are in the top 15% of their respective categories. The data indicates that users with this configuration will experience smooth, high-frame-rate gameplay even at demanding settings, based on the measured results in the sections below.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture using a 5 nm process from TSMC. It features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 716.8 GB/s. The GPU operates with a base clock of 2205 MHz and a boost clock of 2505 MHz. These specifications are directly relevant to Lockdown Protocol, a fast-paced FPS where high frame rates are often dependent on the GPU's ability to quickly process geometry and textures. The 16 GB VRAM capacity ensures that even at high resolutions like 3840x2160, memory capacity is not a limiting factor, allowing the card to focus on raw throughput. The RTX 4080 scores a 34457 in the Passmark G3D benchmark and a 54247 in the average benchmark score, with a percentile rank of 86 against all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER, is only 0.1% ahead in average score, showing that this card offers nearly identical raw performance to its slightly newer sibling. The data indicates that the GPU is the primary driver of frame rates in this combination, especially as resolution and settings increase, which will be explored in the resolution scaling section.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-13700K is a 16-core, 24-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, built on a 10 nm process. It has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. This high boost clock is critical for gaming, as Lockdown Protocol likely benefits from strong single-thread performance. In Cinebench R23, the CPU scores 2116 in single-core and 30745 in multi-core, and in Geekbench it scores 2529 single-core and 19429 multi-core. Its average benchmark score is 46881, with a percentile rank of 89 against all CPUs. The nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 5900, has a deltaPct of -0.2%, meaning the i7-13700K is effectively tied in overall CPU performance. However, the CPU's role in this game is likely to ensure that the GPU is not starved of data. The 24 threads provide ample headroom for background tasks and modern game engines that can use multiple cores, while the high boost clock ensures that the main game thread is processed quickly. The data shows this CPU is not a weak link in the chain, as its high multi-threaded scores prevent bottlenecks in CPU-intensive scenarios, but the measured FPS suggests the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of performance across different settings and resolutions. At 1920x1080, the combination achieves an average of 333 FPS on Low settings, 236 FPS on Medium, 206 FPS on High, and 155 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset shows a minimum of 201 FPS and a maximum of 272 FPS, indicating a tight frame time distribution. Moving to 2560x1440, the average FPS drops to 244 on Low, 173 on Medium, 151 on High, and 113 on Ultra. The Medium preset at this resolution shows a minimum of 147 FPS and a maximum of 199 FPS. At 3840x2160, the average FPS is 157 on Low, 112 on Medium, 98 on High, and 73 on Ultra. The Medium preset at 4K shows a minimum of 95 FPS and a maximum of 129 FPS. These numbers show a consistent scaling pattern: as resolution increases, the frame rate decreases, but the system remains playable even at the most demanding 4K Ultra setting, which still averages 73 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra settings is significant, with 1080p showing a difference of 178 FPS between the two presets, indicating that the GPU has substantial headroom at lower resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The data shows a clear trend in resolution scaling. From 1920x1080 to 2560x1440, the average FPS drops by roughly 26-27% across all settings. For example, on High settings, the frame rate goes from 206 FPS at 1080p to 151 FPS at 1440p, a drop of 55 FPS. This is a typical scaling factor for this type of hardware. However, the drop from 2560x1440 to 3840x2160 is more severe. On High settings, the frame rate goes from 151 FPS to 98 FPS, a drop of 53 FPS, which is a 35% reduction. This indicates that the GPU is becoming the limiting factor at 4K resolution. The CPU has enough headroom to feed the GPU at lower resolutions, but as the pixel count increases, the RTX 4080's workload becomes more demanding, and the frame rate scales down accordingly. The data suggests that at 1080p and 1440p, the system is partially CPU-bound, as the frame rates are very high, but at 4K, the GPU is the clear bottleneck. For example, at 1080p Low, the system achieves 333 FPS, which is likely near the CPU's maximum capability in this game, whereas at 4K Ultra, the 73 FPS average is more reflective of the GPU's raw compute limits.

Settings Recommendations

Analyzing the measured rows, the Medium preset offers the best balance between visual fidelity and performance. At 1920x1080, Medium yields an average of 236 FPS, which is a 30 FPS improvement over High and only 97 FPS less than Low. The minimum of 201 FPS at this setting ensures that frame drops are unlikely to be noticed, even on high-refresh-rate monitors. At 2560x1440, Medium provides an average of 173 FPS with a minimum of 147 FPS, which is still well above the 144 Hz threshold for most gaming monitors. At 3840x2160, Medium gives an average of 112 FPS and a minimum of 95 FPS, which is smooth for a 4K experience. The data indicates that High settings are also viable, particularly at 1080p and 1440p, where the frame rates of 206 FPS and 151 FPS respectively are still very high. However, at 4K, High drops to 98 FPS, which is still playable but closer to the edge of 100 FPS. Ultra settings are only recommended for 1080p, where the 155 FPS average is still acceptable, but at 1440p and 4K, the 113 FPS and 73 FPS averages respectively may not be worth the visual gain for competitive play. The data suggests that for a competitive FPS, Medium is the sweet spot, as it provides the highest frame rates that are still stable, while High is a good choice for those prioritizing visuals over maximum frame rates.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall performance ranking of this combo in Lockdown Protocol?

A: This combo ranks 205 out of 3714 tested combinations, placing it in the top 5.5% of all configurations tested in the database.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 compare to its nearest rival in terms of benchmark score?

A: The RTX 4080 has an average benchmark score of 54247, while its nearest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER, has a score of 54209, making the 4080 SUPER only 0.1% faster.

Q: What is the highest average FPS achieved at 1920x1080?

A: The highest average FPS at 1920x1080 is 333 FPS, which is achieved on the Low settings preset.

Q: At 4K resolution, what is the average FPS on the Ultra preset?

A: At 3840x2160 resolution, the Ultra preset achieves an average FPS of 73.

Q: Which settings preset provides the most stable frame rates at 2560x1440?

A: The Medium preset at 2560x1440 shows a minimum of 147 FPS and a maximum of 199 FPS, with an average of 173 FPS, indicating a stable frame time distribution compared to other presets.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 4K resolution?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K, as frame rates drop significantly from 2560x1440 to 3840x2160, while the CPU's high multi-threaded scores suggest it has headroom to spare.