Lockdown Protocol

This PC combination delivers strong performance in Lockdown Protocol, with the data showing 60+ FPS at every tested resolution and preset. The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT pair ranks 685th out of 3,714 tested combinations for this game, placing it comfortably in the upper tier of systems. The measured frame rates reveal a setup that handles the game’s demands with headroom, though the scaling patterns between settings and resolutions point to distinct workload characteristics worth understanding before you commit to a configuration.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which delivers an average of 130 FPS. This is not a marginal pass — 130 FPS is more than double the playable threshold, so the system is effectively loafing at this resolution. High settings produce 174 FPS, Medium hits 199 FPS, and Low reaches 280 FPS, but the data shows no reason to drop below Ultra unless you are chasing refresh rates beyond 130 Hz.

Moving to 2560x1440, Ultra remains the best choice, with an average of 96 FPS. That clears the 60 FPS bar by a wide margin, giving you room for demanding scenes or background tasks. High runs at 127 FPS, Medium at 146 FPS, and Low at 206 FPS. The 1440p Ultra result is the sweet spot for this hardware — it keeps image quality maximal while still providing a smooth experience on standard 144 Hz displays.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes. Ultra still works, but the average drops to 62 FPS — a slim 2 FPS above the playable threshold. That is technically playable, but it leaves almost no buffer for dips. High settings are the safer pick at 82 FPS, Medium hits 94 FPS, and Low produces 133 FPS. If you prioritize stability over maximum eye candy at 4K, High is the recommended preset; if you accept the risk of occasional drops below 60 FPS, Ultra is the data-backed maximum.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions reveals that the GPU is the dominant constraint at higher settings, while the CPU provides ample headroom across the board. Looking at 1080p Low versus 4K Low, the average FPS falls from 280 to 133 — a 52% reduction that is purely resolution-driven, indicating the GPU is being fed progressively larger workloads. The CPU, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, shows no sign of bottlenecking even at 1080p Low, where the 280 FPS result suggests the graphics card is still the limiting factor rather than the processor.

The preset scaling tells a similar story. At 1440p, moving from Low to Ultra reduces average FPS from 206 to 96, a 53% drop. At 4K, the same preset change goes from 133 to 62, a 53% drop as well. This consistent percentage across resolutions indicates that the GPU’s compute and memory resources — the RX 7900 XT’s 20 GB of GDDR6 and 800.0 GB/s bandwidth — are being scaled uniformly, while the CPU’s role remains static. The Ryzen 5 7400F’s single-thread performance, reflected in its 3,072 Cinebench R23 single-core score, is more than adequate for this game’s frame pacing at every resolution tested.

The practical takeaway: if you are playing at 1080p or 1440p, the CPU is not a concern — the GPU is doing the heavy lifting, and you have massive headroom. At 4K Ultra, the system is right at the edge, and the data suggests the GPU is the single point of pressure, not the processor.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the full dataset shows a wide spread across presets. Low settings average 280 FPS, with no min or max values recorded. Medium averages 199 FPS, with a minimum of 169 and a maximum of 229. High averages 174 FPS, again without min or max data. Ultra averages 130 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 150 FPS, indicating that visual quality settings have a substantial impact on performance, but even the worst case stays far above 60 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the pattern continues with more moderate numbers. Low averages 206 FPS. Medium averages 146 FPS, with a minimum of 124 and a maximum of 168. High averages 127 FPS. Ultra averages 96 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is roughly 26-30% across presets, which is consistent with the pixel count increase. The Medium preset’s min of 124 FPS shows that even worst-case frames at this resolution are well above the playable threshold.

At 3840x2160, the numbers tighten significantly. Low averages 133 FPS. Medium averages 94 FPS, with a minimum of 80 and a maximum of 108. High averages 82 FPS. Ultra averages 62 FPS. The Medium min of 80 FPS is the lowest recorded value in the entire dataset, but it still clears 60 FPS. The Ultra result at 62 FPS is the only preset where the average approaches the playable threshold, and the absence of min/max data for that preset means you cannot see how close it gets to dipping below 60 FPS in worst-case scenes.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the Ryzen 5 7400F sits at the 83rd percentile among all processors, with an average benchmark score of 32,750. The nearest rivals are clustered within a fraction of a percent. The Intel Core i5-14600T scores 32,707, which is 0.1% below the Ryzen. The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H scores 32,697, 0.2% lower. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H scores 32,812, 0.2% higher. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 scores 32,662, 0.3% lower. In practice, any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol — the differences are within run-to-run variance, not perceptible performance gaps.

For the GPU, the RX 7900 XT holds the 55th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 13,745. The nearest rivals are again extremely close. The AMD Radeon 660M scores 13,812, 0.5% higher. The NVIDIA RTX A2000 Mobile scores 13,821, 0.5% higher. The AMD Radeon RX 570X scores 13,871, 0.9% higher. The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT scores 13,543, 1.5% lower. Note that the rivals include both integrated and mobile parts, which means the comparison is about benchmark similarity, not direct desktop equivalence. If you already own any of these GPUs, expect near-identical behavior in this game — the RX 7900 XT is not meaningfully faster or slower than its closest peers in aggregate benchmarks.

The Verdict

Yes, this PC can run Lockdown Protocol — and it can run it well at every resolution. The verdict data confirms that all tested settings at all three resolutions are playable, meaning they stay at or above 60 FPS. At 1920x1080, you can run Ultra at 130 FPS average, which is a comfortable experience for high-refresh monitors. At 2560x1440, Ultra delivers 96 FPS average, again with strong headroom. At 3840x2160, Ultra averages 62 FPS, which barely clears the threshold; High is the more stable choice with 82 FPS.

The recommendation depends on your display. For 1080p and 1440p users, set everything to Ultra and do not look back — the system has 60-100% more performance than needed. For 4K users, start with High and experiment with Ultra; the 62 FPS average is playable, but the missing min/max data for that preset means you are flying blind on worst-case frames. The Medium preset’s recorded min of 80 FPS at 4K suggests that drops are not severe, but the Ultra preset could dip below 60 FPS in heavy scenes.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, but barely. The measured average is 62 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which is just 2 FPS above the 60 FPS playable threshold. High settings are safer, with an 82 FPS average.

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

A: Ultra is the best choice at 2560x1440, delivering a 96 FPS average. All presets stay well above 60 FPS, so there is no performance reason to reduce settings below Ultra at this resolution.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor, especially at higher resolutions. The FPS drop from 1080p Low (280 FPS) to 4K Low (133 FPS) shows resolution scaling is significant, while the CPU’s single-thread score of 3,072 in Cinebench R23 indicates it is not a bottleneck.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 7400F compare to its closest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 7400F’s average benchmark score of 32,750 is within 0.3% of its nearest competitors, including the Intel Core i5-14600T, Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H, and AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360. You would not notice a difference in game.

Q: What is the lowest recorded frame rate at any setting?

A: The lowest minimum FPS in the dataset is 80 FPS, recorded at 3840x2160 with Medium settings. This is still 20 FPS above the playable threshold.

Q: Should I worry about frame drops at 4K?

A: At Medium settings, the recorded minimum is 80 FPS, which is safe. At Ultra, the average is 62 FPS, but min and max values are not recorded, so the worst-case performance is unknown. If you want guaranteed headroom, use High settings at 4K.