Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT combination targets Lockdown Protocol, a 2024-03-11 FPS release. The CPU, a 6-core 12-thread Zen 4 part with a 3.70 GHz base clock and 4.70 GHz boost, holds a launch MSRP of $229. The GPU, an RDNA 3.0 Navi 32 part with 12 GB GDDR6 memory, has a launch MSRP of $449. Benchmark data shows the CPU scores 21765 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 3072 in single-core, while the GPU scores 3316 in 3DMark Steel Nomad. Measured FPS across three resolutions and four presets reveals a system that comfortably clears the 60 FPS playable threshold in most configurations, with the only exception being 4K Ultra. The combo ranks 1397 out of 3714 tested combinations, placing it in the upper portion of the database.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rate data for this combo covers three resolutions (3840x2160, 2560x1440, 1920x1080) and four quality presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra). The table below lists the exact average, minimum, and maximum FPS values recorded. Note that minimum and maximum values are only available for the Medium preset at each resolution; all other entries have null min/max fields in the dataset.

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |

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

| 3840x2160 | High | 64 | — | — |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 104 | — | — |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 74 | 63 | 85 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 48 | — | — |

| 2560x1440 | High | 100 | — | — |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 161 | — | — |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 114 | 97 | 131 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 75 | — | — |

| 1920x1080 | High | 136 | — | — |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 219 | — | — |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 156 | 132 | 179 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 102 | — | — |

At 4K (3840x2160), the combo delivers 64 FPS average on High, 74 on Medium, and 104 on Low. The Ultra preset falls to 48 FPS average, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The Medium preset shows a minimum of 63 FPS, meaning even the lowest recorded frame stays above 60. This indicates that 4K is playable up to High settings, but Ultra is not viable.

Moving to 1440p (2560x1440), all four presets exceed 60 FPS. High averages 100, Medium 114, Low 161, and Ultra 75. The Medium preset's minimum is 97 FPS and maximum 131, showing tight frame pacing. Even the most demanding Ultra preset keeps an average of 75 FPS, which is 15 FPS above the playable threshold.

At 1080p (1920x1080), the combo is exceptionally strong. Low averages 219 FPS, Medium 156, High 136, and Ultra 102. The Medium preset's minimum of 132 FPS and maximum of 179 FPS demonstrate that even in heavy scenes, the frame rate rarely dips below 130. The Ultra preset at 102 FPS average leaves substantial headroom for high-refresh-rate monitors.

The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21765 and single-core score of 3072 indicate strong processing power. The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 3316 and Geekbench OpenCL score of 138383 corroborate the measured FPS results. The pattern across resolutions shows a typical GPU-bound scaling: dropping from 1080p to 1440p reduces FPS by roughly 25-30% on average, while 4K cuts performance by another 35-40% compared to 1440p.

Best Settings per Resolution

The most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS at each resolution is as follows:

• 3840x2160 (4K): High settings, with an average FPS of 64. Medium also clears 60 (74 FPS), but High is the highest quality preset that stays playable. Ultra drops to 48 FPS, so it is excluded.
• 2560x1440 (1440p): Ultra settings, with an average FPS of 75. All four presets exceed 60 FPS, but Ultra is the most demanding and still delivers 75 FPS.
• 1920x1080 (1080p): Ultra settings, with an average FPS of 102. Again, all presets are playable, and Ultra provides the best visual quality while maintaining triple-digit frame rates.

For players who prioritize frame rate over visual fidelity, the data shows that 4K Low runs at 104 FPS, 1440p Low at 161 FPS, and 1080p Low at 219 FPS. The Medium preset at each resolution offers a balanced middle ground, with 4K Medium at 74 FPS, 1440p Medium at 114 FPS, and 1080p Medium at 156 FPS. The minimum FPS values for Medium presets (63 at 4K, 97 at 1440p, 132 at 1080p) confirm that even the lowest recorded frames stay comfortably above 60.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 4K with Ultra settings?

A: No. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 Ultra is 48, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The highest playable preset at 4K is High, which averages 64 FPS.

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p gaming?

A: Ultra is the best preset at 2560x1440, averaging 75 FPS. This is above the 60 FPS threshold, so you can max out the settings without sacrificing smoothness.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 5 7400F has an average benchmark score of 32750. Its closest rival, the Intel Core i5-14600T, scores 32707, which is 0.1% higher. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H scores 32812, which is 0.2% lower (deltaPct -0.2). All rivals are within 0.3% of the 7400F's score.

Q: Is the RX 7700 XT faster or slower than the RTX 2080?

A: The RX 7700 XT has an average benchmark score of 22549, while the RTX 2080 scores 22895. The RTX 2080 is 1.5% ahead (deltaPct -1.5 for the RX 7700 XT). In practice, this translates to a negligible difference in Lockdown Protocol frame rates.

Q: What are the CPU's single-thread and multi-thread scores?

A: The Ryzen 5 7400F scores 3072 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 21765 in multi-core. In Passmark, it scores 3689 for single-thread and 25645 for multithread.

Q: Does the combo maintain 60 FPS at 1080p with all settings maxed?

A: Yes. At 1920x1080 Ultra, the average FPS is 102, well above the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium preset shows a minimum of 132 FPS, indicating that even the worst-case frame drops stay far above 60.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Based on the nearestRivals data for both the CPU and GPU, several hardware combinations would deliver nearly identical performance in Lockdown Protocol. The Ryzen 5 7400F's average benchmark score of 32750 is closely matched by four CPUs. The Intel Core i5-14600T scores 32707 (0.1% ahead), the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H scores 32697 (0.2% ahead), the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H scores 32812 (0.2% behind), and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 scores 32662 (0.3% ahead). Any of these CPUs paired with the RX 7700 XT would produce frame rates within a fraction of a percent of the measured values.

On the GPU side, the RX 7700 XT's average score of 22549 is bracketed by four rivals. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile scores 22435 (0.5% behind), the RTX 4060 Mobile scores 22729 (0.8% ahead), the RTX 2080 scores 22895 (1.5% ahead), and the AMD Radeon RX 5700 scores 22170 (1.7% behind). The RTX 2080, being a desktop card from a previous generation, offers the closest performance parity. Swapping the RX 7700 XT for an RTX 2080 would shift FPS by roughly 1-2% at each resolution, meaning the 4K High preset would still average around 63-65 FPS, and 1440p Ultra would stay near 75 FPS.

For a full system swap, the most similar alternative would be an Intel Core i5-14600T paired with an RTX 2080. The combined deltaPct of 0.1% (CPU) and -1.5% (GPU) suggests the total performance difference would be under 2%, keeping all verdicts identical: 4K High playable, 1440p Ultra playable, 1080p Ultra playable. The RTX 4060 Mobile and RTX 5060 Mobile, while mobile parts, have average scores within 1% of the RX 7700 XT, so a laptop with those GPUs and a comparable CPU would also behave similarly in this game.

The Verdict

Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol? The data says yes, with clear limitations only at 4K Ultra. According to the verdictByResolution field, the playable settings at each resolution are:

• 3840x2160: High, Low, and Medium are playable. The best (highest quality) playable setting is High, with an average FPS of 64. Ultra is not playable (48 FPS).
• 2560x1440: High, Low, Medium, and Ultra are all playable. The best setting is Ultra, averaging 75 FPS.
• 1920x1080: High, Low, Medium, and Ultra are all playable. The best setting is Ultra, averaging 102 FPS.

The playable threshold is defined as 60 FPS. At 4K, you must avoid Ultra to stay above that line; High gives you a 4 FPS buffer. At 1440p and 1080p, you can max out the game with no concerns. The measured data confirms that the RX 7700 XT's 12 GB VRAM and the 7400F's Zen 4 cores are sufficient for this title across most settings. If you own a 1440p or 1080p monitor, this combo will run Lockdown Protocol at maximum visual quality with smooth frame rates. For 4K, dropping to High is the recommended approach.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested hardware combinations for Lockdown Protocol, this combo ranks 1397 out of 3714 total configurations. This places it in the top 37% of all tested systems, though the exact percentile is not directly provided. The CPU alone ranks in the 83rd percentile among all CPUs (percentileVsAllCpus: 83), meaning it outperforms 83% of processors. The GPU ranks in the 67th percentile among all GPUs (percentileVsAllGpus: 67).

The rank of 1397 reflects the combined performance of the CPU and GPU. The CPU's high percentile (83) contributes strongly, while the GPU's more modest percentile (67) pulls the overall rank down slightly. Relative to the 3714 combos, this system sits comfortably above the median. The measured FPS data supports this: at 1080p Ultra, the combo delivers 102 FPS, which is a strong result for a mid-range GPU paired with a capable CPU. At 4K, the 64 FPS average on High is respectable for this class of hardware. The combo's rank suggests that while it is not a top-tier enthusiast build, it is a well-balanced configuration that handles Lockdown Protocol effectively at mainstream resolutions.