Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER delivers a high-performance 1080p and 1440p experience in Lockdown Protocol, with the data showing that every preset at these resolutions clears the 60 FPS threshold by a significant margin. At 4K, the combo remains playable across all settings, though the Ultra preset dips close to the 60 FPS line, making it the most demanding scenario in the measured dataset. This analysis walks through the measured FPS breakdown, answers common questions, compares nearby hardware alternatives, and provides clear guidance on which settings to use per resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combination spans three resolutions and four quality presets, providing a complete picture of performance scaling. At 1920x1080, the lowest resolution tested, frame rates are exceptionally high across the board. The Low preset produces an average of 289 FPS, which is the highest figure in the entire dataset. The Medium preset drops to 206 FPS on average, with a minimum of 175 FPS and a maximum of 237 FPS. High settings yield 180 FPS on average, while the Ultra preset still maintains a strong 135 FPS average. This indicates that at 1080p, the RTX 4070 SUPER is not the limiting factor; even the most demanding settings leave substantial headroom above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains very high but shows the expected scaling curve. The Low preset averages 212 FPS, representing a 77 FPS drop from the 1080p Low result. Medium settings produce 151 FPS on average, with a minimum of 128 FPS and a maximum of 173 FPS. High settings maintain 132 FPS, while Ultra still delivers 99 FPS on average. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 113 FPS, which demonstrates that the GPU has enough bandwidth to handle the resolution increase without severe penalties. All presets at 1440p are well above the 60 FPS threshold, with the lowest recorded minimum (128 FPS at Medium) still doubling the playability requirement.

At 3840x2160, the performance picture changes notably. The Low preset averages 137 FPS, which is a 75 FPS drop from the 1440p Low result. Medium settings produce 97 FPS on average, with a minimum of 83 FPS and a maximum of 112 FPS. High settings average 85 FPS, while the Ultra preset drops to 64 FPS on average. The scaling from 1440p to 4K shows a consistent reduction of roughly 35-38% across presets, which is expected for a resolution that quadruples the pixel count. The Ultra preset at 4K is the only configuration in the dataset that approaches the 60 FPS threshold, with its 64 FPS average leaving just 4 FPS of headroom. The Medium preset's minimum of 83 FPS shows that even during demanding scenes, the system maintains a comfortable buffer above the playable threshold.

The data reveals a clear pattern: this combination is overkill for 1080p, very strong at 1440p, and adequately playable at 4K with settings adjustments. The average FPS figures across all resolutions and presets never fall below 64 FPS, which indicates a consistent ability to maintain playable frame rates. The minimum FPS values, where recorded, show that the system does not suffer from severe frame time spikes; the 83 FPS minimum at 4K Medium and the 128 FPS minimum at 1440p Medium both suggest stable performance under load.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, the data shows the Ultra preset at 3840x2160 produces an average of 64 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. This is the most demanding configuration in the dataset, and it still achieves playable performance.

Q: What is the best preset at 1440p for this combination?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 averages 99 FPS, making it the best visual quality option that still clears the 60 FPS threshold by a 39 FPS margin. All four presets at 1440p are playable, but Ultra offers the highest fidelity without compromising frame rates.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 SUPER perform at 1080p Low settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system produces an average of 289 FPS, which is the highest measured result in the entire dataset. This configuration is ideal for competitive play where maximum frame rates are prioritized over visual fidelity.

Q: Is there a significant performance drop between 1440p and 4K?

A: Yes, the data shows a consistent reduction of roughly 35-38% across presets when moving from 2560x1440 to 3840x2160. For example, High settings drop from 132 FPS at 1440p to 85 FPS at 4K, while Ultra drops from 99 FPS to 64 FPS.

Q: Which resolution offers the best balance of visual quality and frame rate?

A: The 2560x1440 Ultra preset at 99 FPS provides the best balance, as it delivers high visual fidelity while maintaining nearly double the 60 FPS threshold. At 4K, the Ultra preset only achieves 64 FPS, which leaves less headroom for demanding scenes.

Q: Does the combination ever drop below 60 FPS in the measured data?

A: No. The lowest average FPS recorded is 64 FPS at 4K Ultra, and the lowest minimum FPS recorded is 83 FPS at 4K Medium. All configurations in the dataset remain above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU each have nearby rivals based on aggregate benchmark scores. The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F sits at the 83rd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 32750. Its nearest rival is the Intel Core i5-14600T, which scores 32707 and is 0.1% behind. The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H scores 32697, 0.2% behind, while the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H scores 32812, 0.2% ahead. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 scores 32662, 0.3% behind. These four rivals are within a 0.5% performance band of the 7400F, meaning that in CPU-bound scenarios, systems with these processors would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER also sits at the 83rd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 43223. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB, which scores 43262 and is 0.1% ahead. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile scores 43268, 0.1% ahead, while the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 scores 43301, 0.2% ahead. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile scores 43667, 1% ahead. The three desktop and mobile rivals within 0.2% of the RTX 4070 SUPER would produce virtually indistinguishable performance in this game, while the RTX 4090 Mobile would offer a small but measurable advantage.

When considering alternative system configurations, a user swapping the Ryzen 5 7400F for an Intel Core i5-14600T would see no meaningful change in Lockdown Protocol performance, as the 0.1% score difference falls within measurement noise. Similarly, replacing the RTX 4070 SUPER with a Quadro M6000 24 GB or RTX 5050 Mobile would yield nearly identical frame rates. The RTX 4090 Mobile, being 1% faster in aggregate benchmarks, might provide a marginal FPS increase in GPU-bound scenarios, but the measured data suggests this would not change the playability verdict at any resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

In the benchmark database for Lockdown Protocol, this specific CPU-GPU combination ranks 602nd out of 3714 tested combos. This places it in the top 16.2% of all tested configurations for this game, which is a strong showing given the high frame rates measured across all resolutions and presets. The rank reflects the combination's ability to maintain playable performance at 4K Ultra while delivering exceptional results at lower resolutions.

The ranking context matters when interpreting the measured FPS. A rank of 602 out of 3714 means that roughly 16% of tested combos outperform this system, while 84% are slower. The measured data confirms this position: the system clears 60 FPS at every resolution and preset, including the most demanding 4K Ultra configuration. Combos ranked higher would likely achieve even greater headroom at 4K Ultra or higher frame rates at lower resolutions, but the practical difference for a user targeting 60 FPS is minimal. The system's percentile ranking of 83 for both CPU and GPU components aligns with its in-game rank, suggesting that neither component is a bottleneck that would artificially limit performance in Lockdown Protocol.

The Verdict

The data clearly shows that this system can run Lockdown Protocol with playable performance at every tested resolution and preset. At 3840x2160, all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable, with the Ultra preset averaging 64 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold by 4 FPS. The best settings at 4K are Ultra, producing 64 FPS on average. At 2560x1440, all presets are playable with substantial headroom; the Ultra preset averages 99 FPS, which is 39 FPS above the threshold. The best settings at 1440p are Ultra, delivering 99 FPS. At 1920x1080, all presets are playable with exceptional headroom; the Ultra preset averages 135 FPS, which is 75 FPS above the threshold. The best settings at 1080p are Ultra, delivering 135 FPS.

The verdict is uniform across resolutions: this combination can run Lockdown Protocol at 60+ FPS with any preset at any tested resolution. The only configuration that approaches the threshold is 4K Ultra at 64 FPS, but it still clears the bar. For users who prioritize visual fidelity, the Ultra preset is viable at all three resolutions. For users who prioritize frame rate, the Low preset at 1080p delivers 289 FPS, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate displays.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that remains at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which averages 135 FPS. This provides the best visual quality while leaving 75 FPS of headroom above the playable threshold. The 1080p Ultra setting is the recommended configuration for users with standard 60 Hz monitors, as it maximizes fidelity without any risk of dropping below playable frame rates.

At 2560x1440, the most demanding preset that remains at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which averages 99 FPS. This configuration offers a 39 FPS buffer above the threshold, making it a safe choice for 1440p displays. Users with 144 Hz monitors may prefer the High preset at 132 FPS or the Medium preset at 151 FPS to take advantage of higher refresh rates, but Ultra remains the best visual option that clears 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that remains at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which averages 64 FPS. This is the tightest margin in the dataset, with only 4 FPS of headroom above the playable threshold. Users who want more safety margin at 4K should consider the High preset at 85 FPS or the Medium preset at 97 FPS, both of which provide significantly more buffer. However, the data confirms that Ultra is playable at 4K, making it the best settings choice for users who accept a smaller frame rate cushion.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions and presets reveals how the CPU and GPU each contribute to performance in Lockdown Protocol. The CPU, an AMD Ryzen 5 7400F with 6 cores and 12 threads, provides the foundational frame rate ceiling. The GPU, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER with 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and a 192-bit bus, handles the resolution-dependent workload.

At 1920x1080, the CPU is the more significant factor in determining performance. The difference between Low (289 FPS) and Ultra (135 FPS) is 154 FPS, which represents a 53% reduction in frame rate when maximizing visual quality. This large gap indicates that the GPU is heavily utilized at higher presets, but the absolute frame rates suggest the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU at very high rates. The 289 FPS Low result approaches the practical limit for many CPUs in FPS games, suggesting the 7400F is near its maximum throughput at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the GPU begins to take a more prominent role. The Low preset drops from 289 FPS to 212 FPS, a 27% reduction, while the Ultra preset drops from 135 FPS to 99 FPS, a 27% reduction as well. The consistent scaling across presets indicates that the GPU is now the primary limiter, as the increased pixel count demands more from the renderer. The CPU still provides enough throughput to avoid bottlenecking, as evidenced by the 212 FPS Low result, but the GPU's workload is the deciding factor for frame rates.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the dominant component. The Low preset drops to 137 FPS, a 35% reduction from 1440p, while the Ultra preset drops to 64 FPS, a 35% reduction as well. This uniform scaling confirms that the GPU's rendering capacity is the limiting factor at 4K. The CPU's role diminishes as the resolution increases, because the GPU takes longer to render each frame, giving the CPU ample time to prepare the next frame. The 137 FPS Low result at 4K demonstrates that the 7400F is more than sufficient for this game, even at high frame rates. The data shows that for Lockdown Protocol, the CPU matters most at 1080p, while the GPU becomes the primary determinant of performance at 1440p and 4K.