Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combination delivers a robust 1080p and 1440p experience in Lockdown Protocol, with 4K remaining playable at reduced settings. The data indicates a system that comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS threshold at most configurations, with the primary limitation emerging only at the Ultra preset in 4K.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU each sit within a narrow performance band relative to their nearest rivals, meaning several alternative pairings would produce comparable results in Lockdown Protocol. The Ryzen 5 7400F holds an average benchmark score of 32750, placing it within 0.3% of the Intel Core i5-14600T (32707, deltaPct 0.1), the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (32697, deltaPct 0.2), the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H (32812, deltaPct -0.2), and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 (32662, deltaPct 0.3). In practical terms, any of these processors would deliver nearly identical frame pacing and physics calculations in Lockdown Protocol, as the performance delta is well below perceptible thresholds.

On the graphics side, the RTX 4070 posts an average benchmark score of 37648, with its nearest rivals being the NVIDIA Tesla P4 (37628, deltaPct 0.1), the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 (37507, deltaPct 0.4), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile (38135, deltaPct -1.3), and the AMD Radeon PRO W6400 (37157, deltaPct 1.3). The RTX 4080 Mobile is the only rival that is faster, and only by 1.3%, which is marginal. Users considering a system with any of these GPUs paired with a similarly performing CPU should expect comparable average frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, though the desktop RTX 4070's 12 GB GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth provide a buffer for texture-heavy scenes that some rivals lack.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a clear pattern: the GPU is the dominant constraint at 4K, while the CPU's headroom becomes more apparent at lower resolutions. At 3840x2160, the average frame rate drops from 123 FPS on Low settings to 57 FPS on Ultra, a 66 FPS swing that is almost entirely attributable to the graphics card's workload. The RTX 4070's 29.15 TFLOPS FP32 throughput and 158.4 GPixel/s pixel rate are sufficient for High settings at 76 FPS, but the Ultra preset's additional shading load pushes the average below the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440, the scaling changes character. The jump from Low (191 FPS) to Medium (135 FPS) represents a 56 FPS drop, while the step from Medium to High (118 FPS) costs only 17 FPS. The Ultra preset still maintains 89 FPS, indicating that the GPU retains enough headroom to handle the increased geometric complexity. The CPU's six Zen 4 cores and 12 threads are not a bottleneck here, as the Ryzen 5 7400F's single-thread score of 3072 in Cinebench R23 and Passmark single-thread score of 3689 provide ample processing power for game logic and draw call submission.

The 1080p results confirm this division of labor. At 1920x1080, the Low preset hits 260 FPS, which is likely near the engine's frame rate ceiling or the CPU's maximum command processing rate. The Ultra preset still delivers 121 FPS, a 46% reduction from Low, but the absolute number indicates that neither component is pushed to its limit. The data suggests that at 1080p, the CPU's role becomes relatively more important than at 4K, as the GPU has excess capacity and the processor must feed frames quickly enough to sustain high output.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Lockdown Protocol at 4K with maximum settings?

A: No. At 3840x2160 with the Ultra preset, the measured average frame rate is 57 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The High preset at 4K achieves 76 FPS, making it the highest playable setting at this resolution.

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

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 maintains an average of 89 FPS, which is the highest settings level that clears the 60 FPS threshold. All four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable at this resolution, with the Ultra preset providing the most demanding visual quality.

Q: How does the 1080p performance compare to the higher resolutions?

A: At 1920x1080, the system achieves 260 FPS on Low, 185 FPS on Medium, 161 FPS on High, and 121 FPS on Ultra. These numbers are substantially higher than the 1440p equivalents, with the Ultra preset at 1080p delivering 32 FPS more than the same preset at 1440p.

Q: Is the RTX 4070 the limiting factor in this system?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the primary constraint at 4K, where the Ultra preset drops to 57 FPS. At 1440p and 1080p, the GPU still has headroom, as evidenced by the 89 FPS and 121 FPS results at Ultra, respectively. The CPU's performance, as measured by its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21765, does not appear to bottleneck the system at any tested resolution.

Q: What frame rates can be expected at 4K Medium settings?

A: The 3840x2160 Medium preset yields an average of 87 FPS, with measured minimum and maximum values of 74 FPS and 101 FPS, respectively. This provides a smooth experience with some fluctuation, but it stays well above the 60 FPS threshold throughout.

Q: How does this system rank compared to other tested combinations?

A: In the benchmark database, this CPU and GPU pairing ranks 874th out of 3714 tested combinations for Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the top 23.5% of all systems tested.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol, and it does so convincingly across most configurations. The verdict by resolution is clear: at 3840x2160, the playable settings are High, Low, and Medium, with the High preset achieving an average of 76 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K fails to clear the 60 FPS threshold, averaging 57 FPS. At 2560x1440, all four presets are playable, with Ultra delivering 89 FPS. At 1920x1080, all presets are also playable, with Ultra reaching 121 FPS.

The system's performance profile is consistent with its component positioning. The RTX 4070, which sits at the 81st percentile of all GPUs, provides ample rasterization power for this title, while the Ryzen 5 7400F, at the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, ensures that the processor never becomes a limiting factor at the tested settings. Users targeting a locked 60 FPS experience should have no difficulty at 1080p or 1440p, and even 4K is viable if they are willing to drop from Ultra to High settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the measured results show a clear hierarchy. The Low preset averages 123 FPS, the Medium preset averages 87 FPS with a minimum of 74 FPS and a maximum of 101 FPS, the High preset averages 76 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 57 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 66 FPS, demonstrating the significant impact of graphics settings at this resolution.

The 2560x1440 results follow a similar pattern but with higher absolute values. Low settings produce 191 FPS, Medium produces 135 FPS (minimum 115 FPS, maximum 156 FPS), High produces 118 FPS, and Ultra produces 89 FPS. The scaling from Medium to High is particularly efficient, costing only 17 FPS for the visual upgrade.

At 1920x1080, the frame rates are the highest of any resolution. The Low preset reaches 260 FPS, Medium achieves 185 FPS (minimum 157 FPS, maximum 213 FPS), High delivers 161 FPS, and Ultra maintains 121 FPS. The minimum frame rate at Medium, 157 FPS, is still more than double the playable threshold, indicating exceptional consistency at this resolution.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, with an average of 76 FPS. This provides a 16 FPS margin above the threshold, which should accommodate most frame time spikes during intense combat sequences.

For 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is the best choice, delivering an average of 89 FPS. This is the highest quality setting available and maintains a comfortable 29 FPS buffer over the 60 FPS minimum.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset again takes the top spot, with an average of 121 FPS. This leaves a substantial 61 FPS margin, ensuring that even the most chaotic scenes with multiple players and effects will not dip below playable levels.

How This Combo Ranks

In the benchmark database, this specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 ranks 874th out of 3714 tested combinations for Lockdown Protocol. This places the system in the upper quartile of all tested hardware pairings, which is consistent with the measured frame rates. The rank reflects the balance between the CPU's strong single-threaded performance and the GPU's high rasterization throughput.

The 874th rank out of 3714 indicates that while there are many faster systems, this configuration is significantly above the median. The performance data supports this positioning: the system achieves playable frame rates at every resolution and preset combination except for 4K Ultra, and it delivers exceptional performance at 1080p where the 260 FPS Low preset result suggests headroom for future titles or higher refresh rate displays. Users with this combination should feel confident in its ability