Lockdown Protocol

# Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that holds at or above 60 FPS is Low, which delivers an average of 69 FPS. Medium at this resolution drops to 49 FPS average with lows of 41 FPS, so it falls short of the 60 FPS target. High manages only 43 FPS, and Ultra sits at 32 FPS. The GPU is clearly the limiting factor here; the RTX 2060 simply does not have enough headroom for higher visual quality at 4K.

At 2560x1440, the best playable setting is High, averaging 66 FPS. Medium runs at 76 FPS average with a minimum of 64 FPS, so it is also comfortably playable, but High offers the highest visual quality while still clearing the 60 FPS bar. Low reaches 106 FPS, while Ultra falls to 49 FPS, just under the threshold.

At 1920x1080, even Ultra stays above 60 FPS with an average of 67 FPS. This makes Ultra the recommended preset at 1080p. High averages 90 FPS, Medium runs at 103 FPS with a minimum of 88 FPS, and Low scales up to 145 FPS. The data indicates that 1080p is the sweet spot for this combination, where the CPU and GPU together have enough performance to enable maximum settings without compromise.

# FAQ

Q: Can this system run Lockdown Protocol at 4K with playable frame rates?

A: Yes, but only at Low settings. The recorded data shows 69 FPS average at 3840x2160 on Low. Medium is not playable at 4K, as it averages 49 FPS with dips to 41 FPS.

Q: What is the highest preset that maintains 60 FPS at 1440p?

A: High settings at 2560x1440 deliver 66 FPS average, making it the best visual preset that stays at or above the 60 FPS threshold. Ultra at this resolution averages 49 FPS and is not playable.

Q: Is Ultra settings achievable at 1080p?

A: Yes. The system averages 67 FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. This is the only resolution where Ultra is playable.

Q: How does the CPU compare to similar processors in benchmark scores?

A: The Ryzen 5 7400F has an average benchmark score of 32750, which places it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-14600T, scores 32707, just 0.1% behind. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 scores 32662, 0.3% lower, and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H scores 32812, 0.2% higher.

Q: How does the GPU rank relative to other graphics cards?

A: The RTX 2060 sits in the 58th percentile of all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 15290. Its closest competitor is the GTX 580 at 15283, a 0% difference. The AMD Radeon 680M scores 15270 (0.1% lower), and the RTX 3050 OEM scores 15199 (0.6% lower).

Q: What is the overall rank of this CPU and GPU combination for Lockdown Protocol?

A: The combination ranks 2941 out of 3714 tested configurations in the database, meaning it sits in the lower portion of all possible pairings for this game.

# Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the recorded frame rates show a clear progression across presets. Low settings produce 145 FPS average, Medium runs at 103 FPS with a minimum of 88 FPS and a maximum of 119 FPS, High averages 90 FPS, and Ultra delivers 67 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 78 FPS, which indicates that the GPU is doing substantial work as settings scale up, but even at Ultra the system remains well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates drop noticeably. Low settings average 106 FPS, Medium runs at 76 FPS with a minimum of 64 FPS and a maximum of 87 FPS, High averages 66 FPS, and Ultra falls to 49 FPS. The step from Low to Medium costs 30 FPS, while the step from Medium to High costs another 10 FPS. The drop from High to Ultra is 17 FPS, pushing the game below the playable threshold.

At 3840x2160, performance is severely constrained. Low settings average 69 FPS, which is just enough for playability. Medium runs at 49 FPS with a minimum of 41 FPS and a maximum of 56 FPS, High averages 43 FPS, and Ultra drops to 32 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 37 FPS, and only Low clears 60 FPS. The min/max data for Medium at 4K shows a 15 FPS spread, indicating some frame pacing variance under load.

Across all resolutions, the Medium preset is the only one with complete min and max data in the database. At 1080p, Medium ranges from 88 to 119 FPS; at 1440p, from 64 to 87 FPS; and at 4K, from 41 to 56 FPS. These numbers illustrate how the same settings scale with resolution, with the 4K minimum falling well below the 60 FPS target.

# Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU benchmarks place the Ryzen 5 7400F in a tight cluster of comparable processors. The Intel Core i5-14600T scores 32707, only 0.1% lower than the 7400F's 32750 average. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 is 0.3% behind at 32662, and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H is 0.2% ahead at 32812. In practical terms, any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, since the game's performance at the tested settings is unlikely to differentiate between such small benchmark deltas.

On the GPU side, the RTX 2060's nearest rivals are similarly close. The GTX 580 matches it almost exactly at 15283, a 0% delta. The AMD Radeon 680M scores 15270, just 0.1% lower, which is surprising for an integrated solution and suggests that the 680M can approach the RTX 2060 in certain workloads. The RTX 3050 OEM is 0.6% behind at 15199, and the AMD Radeon RX 7600 trails by 0.8% at 15171. For Lockdown Protocol specifically, users with any of these GPUs would see comparable performance, though the RX 7600 being slightly lower in average benchmark score does not necessarily translate to lower game FPS in every title.

Since the CPU and GPU both have rivals within 0.8% of their average scores, a system built with the Intel Core i5-14600T and an RTX 3050 OEM would behave very similarly to the tested configuration in this game. The measured FPS would likely fall within a few frames of the values recorded for the Ryzen 5 7400F and RTX 2060 combination.

# CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling data reveals how the workload shifts between CPU and GPU as resolution changes. At 1920x1080, the CPU has more influence relative to the GPU, because the GPU is not as heavily strained. The jump from Low to Ultra at 1080p costs 78 FPS, but even Ultra stays at 67 FPS. This suggests the CPU can feed the GPU fast enough at lower resolutions, and the GPU is the primary limiter once settings increase.

At 2560x1440, the GPU becomes more dominant. The same Low to Ultra step costs 57 FPS, and Ultra drops to 49 FPS. The CPU is still capable, but the GPU's pixel throughput and memory bandwidth begin to constrain performance. The RTX 2060's 6 GB GDDR6 memory and 336.0 GB/s bandwidth are likely factors at this resolution, as higher settings demand more memory and bandwidth.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is almost entirely the bottleneck. Low averages 69 FPS, but Medium falls to 49 FPS and Ultra to 32 FPS. The CPU's role is minimal at 4K, since the GPU cannot keep up even at Low settings. The 49 FPS average at Medium with a 41 FPS minimum shows that the GPU is struggling to maintain consistent frame delivery at this resolution.

The verdict by resolution confirms this pattern. At 1080p, the system can run all four presets above 60 FPS, with Ultra at 67 FPS. At 1440p, three presets are playable, but Ultra falls below 60 FPS. At 4K, only Low is playable. This progression indicates that the RTX 2060 is the limiting component at higher resolutions, while the Ryzen 5 7400F provides sufficient headroom at 1080p and 1440p. Users seeking higher settings at 1440p or 4K would need a stronger GPU, while the CPU would not require an upgrade for this title.

# The Verdict

The Ryzen 5 7400F and RTX 2060 combination can run Lockdown Protocol, but the playable experience depends heavily on resolution. At 1920x1080, the system clears 60 FPS on every preset, including Ultra at 67 FPS, so this is the best environment for full visual quality. At 2560x1440, High settings are playable at 66 FPS, and Medium runs at 76 FPS, but Ultra drops to 49 FPS. At 3840x2160, only Low reaches the 60 FPS threshold, averaging 69 FPS; Medium, High, and Ultra all fall below.

The database ranks this combination 2941 out of 3714 tested configurations, indicating a mid-to-low position overall. The CPU is well above average in the 83rd percentile, while the GPU sits in the 58th percentile. This imbalance explains the performance pattern: the CPU has plenty of headroom, but the GPU limits high-resolution and high-setting performance. For 1080p gaming, this system is fully capable. For 1440p, it is playable with medium-to-high settings. For 4K, it requires Low settings and even then only barely clears the threshold. Users targeting higher refresh rates at 1440p or above would need a more powerful GPU, but the CPU would not be the limiting factor in this game.