Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT delivers a robust 1080p and 1440p experience in Lockdown Protocol, with 4K requiring a settings compromise. The data shows a highly capable mid-range combo: it achieves a playable average of 93 FPS at 1080p Ultra and 68 FPS at 1440p Ultra, while 4K Ultra falls short at 44 FPS. This pairing demonstrates a common pattern where the GPU becomes the primary performance driver as resolution increases, though the CPU holds its own even at lower settings where frame rates peak.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers excellent headroom across all presets. Low settings produce a blistering 200 FPS average, which is the highest recorded figure for this pairing. Medium settings drop to 142 FPS average, with a minimum of 121 FPS and a maximum of 164 FPS, indicating consistent frame pacing. High settings yield 124 FPS average, while Ultra—the most demanding preset—still maintains a strong 93 FPS average. These numbers show that at 1080p, the system never approaches the 60 FPS playability threshold, even under maximum graphical load.

Moving to 2560x1440, the scaling shows a predictable decline but remains firmly in playable territory. Low settings produce 147 FPS, a 26.5% reduction from the 1080p Low result, which suggests the GPU is beginning to feel the resolution increase. Medium settings average 104 FPS with a tight band of 89 FPS minimum and 120 FPS maximum. High settings hit 91 FPS, and Ultra drops to 68 FPS—still above the 60 FPS threshold but with less margin for demanding scenes. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 79 FPS, showing the preset's significant impact on performance.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes markedly. Low settings deliver 95 FPS, which is surprisingly strong for 4K and indicates the game scales well on lower presets. Medium settings average 67 FPS with a minimum of 57 FPS and maximum of 77 FPS—the minimum dipping below the playability threshold, suggesting occasional stutter in heavy combat. High settings fall to 59 FPS, a marginal miss of the 60 FPS target. Ultra settings produce just 44 FPS, which is not smooth enough for a competitive FPS title. The 4K data reveals a steep drop-off from Low to Ultra, with a 51 FPS spread between the two extremes.

The pattern across resolutions shows diminishing returns: 1080p to 1440p costs roughly 25-30% performance on each preset, while 1440p to 4K costs another 35-40%. The Medium preset at 4K (67 FPS) outperforms Ultra at 1440p (68 FPS) by a single frame, but the minimum FPS at 4K Medium reveals instability that the 1440p Ultra does not exhibit.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results indicate that the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions, while the CPU provides ample headroom at lower resolutions. At 1080p, the jump from Low (200 FPS) to Ultra (93 FPS) shows a 107 FPS difference—this is almost entirely GPU-driven, as the Ryzen 5 7400F's six Zen 4 cores are capable of feeding frames far beyond what the RX 6750 XT can render at Ultra settings. The CPU's single-thread performance, evidenced by its 3,072 Cinebench R23 single-core score, ensures no bottleneck at these frame rates.

At 1440p, the GPU's load increases proportionally. The scaling from Low (147 FPS) to Ultra (68 FPS) narrows the gap to 79 FPS, suggesting the GPU is now working closer to its full capacity. The CPU remains uninvolved in limiting performance here; the 7400F's multi-thread score of 21,765 in Cinebench R23 provides more than enough processing power for the game's physics and AI workloads, which typically scale across six cores.

At 4K, the GPU is unequivocally the dominant factor. The RX 6750 XT's 12 GB of GDDR6 memory and 432.0 GB/s bandwidth are taxed heavily, as evidenced by the 44 FPS Ultra result. The CPU's role diminishes further—even at Low settings (95 FPS), the GPU is the bottleneck, not the processor. This is consistent with typical FPS titles where pixel throughput and shader complexity outweigh CPU-side calculations at high resolutions. The data shows no scenario where the CPU limits performance; instead, the GPU's raw compute (13.31 TFLOPS FP32) and memory subsystem dictate the ceiling.

Comparing presets, the Medium setting at each resolution shows the most balanced workload. At 1080p Medium (142 FPS), the GPU is clearly the constraint; at 1440p Medium (104 FPS), the balance shifts slightly toward GPU saturation; at 4K Medium (67 FPS), the GPU is nearly maxed out. This progression confirms that the CPU is never the weak link—the 7400F's 32 MB L3 cache and 83.2 GB/s memory bandwidth keep it ahead of the GPU's needs.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest playable preset at 4K for this combo?

A: The Medium preset is the best choice, averaging 67 FPS. However, its minimum FPS of 57 dips below the 60 FPS threshold, so players may experience occasional hitches. Low settings provide a safer 95 FPS average.

Q: Can this system handle Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: Yes. The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 averages 68 FPS, clearing the 60 FPS playability bar with room to spare. This is the most demanding preset that maintains smooth performance at this resolution.

Q: How does the CPU perform in synthetic benchmarks relative to its peers?

A: The Ryzen 5 7400F scores 21,765 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 3,072 in single-core, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. Its average benchmark score of 32,750 is within 0.3% of the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 and 0.2% of the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, showing near-identical overall performance.

Q: Is the GPU competitive with similarly-priced alternatives?

A: The RX 6750 XT's average benchmark score of 26,011 puts it in the 71st percentile of all GPUs. It trails the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile by 1.1% and leads the AMD Radeon R9 M395X by 0.5%, indicating it sits in a tight performance cluster.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1080p with Medium settings?

A: The data shows a 142 FPS average with a minimum of 121 FPS and maximum of 164 FPS. This provides a smooth experience on 144 Hz monitors, with the minimum staying well above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Does the 4K Ultra preset fail to meet playability standards?

A: Yes. The Ultra preset at 3840x2160 averages 44 FPS, which is 16 FPS below the 60 FPS playability threshold. This is not suitable for competitive play, though it may be acceptable for slower-paced modes.

The Verdict

This PC combination can run Lockdown Protocol effectively at 1080p and 1440p, with 4K requiring preset compromises. At 1920x1080, every preset—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—clears the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra averaging 93 FPS. At 2560x1440, all four presets also remain playable, with Ultra achieving 68 FPS and High at 91 FPS. At 3840x2160, only Low (95 FPS) and Medium (67 FPS) are viable, while High (59 FPS) narrowly misses the target and Ultra (44 FPS) falls well short.

The verdict by resolution is clear: the combo is fully playable at 1080p and 1440p across all settings, but 4K users must stick to Medium or Low presets. For competitive FPS play, 1080p High or Ultra is recommended; for visual fidelity at 1440p, Ultra is the sweet spot. The 4K Medium preset's 57 FPS minimum is a caveat—it technically averages above 60 FPS but can stutter in intense moments.

How This Combo Ranks

Among all tested combinations in the database, this pairing ranks 1709 out of 3714 combos. This places it in the upper half of all systems tested for Lockdown Protocol, which is notable given the game's 2024 release and modern engine demands. The rank reflects a balanced configuration: the CPU's 83rd percentile standing and GPU's 71st percentile combine to produce a system that outperforms roughly 54% of all tested combos.

The rank suggests this is a solid mid-tier setup rather than a top-tier performer. The GPU's 71st percentile is the limiting factor—it sits below the CPU's 83rd percentile, meaning the RX 6750 XT holds the combo back in GPU-bound scenarios. Upgrading the GPU would yield better returns than upgrading the CPU for this game, based on the benchmark distribution.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS average is Medium, which delivers 67 FPS average (57 FPS minimum). This is the recommended choice for 4K play, though players prioritizing stability may prefer Low at 95 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are Ultra, averaging 68 FPS. This provides the maximum visual quality while maintaining a 60+ FPS average, with no minimum FPS data suggesting drops below the threshold.

At 1920x1080, the optimal preset is Ultra, averaging 93 FPS. This is the highest quality setting and still leaves significant headroom above 60 FPS, making it the clear choice for 1080p displays. The gap between Ultra (93 FPS) and High (124 FPS) is 31 FPS, so users with 144 Hz monitors might prefer High for smoother motion, but Ultra satisfies the 60 FPS requirement decisively.