Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti combination delivers exceptionally high frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, with the measured data showing that every preset tested at every resolution clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. The GPU’s 84th percentile ranking among all tested graphics cards and the CPU’s 83rd percentile ranking suggest a balanced pairing, but the performance deltas across resolutions reveal where each component’s influence becomes dominant. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS data, identifies optimal settings, and compares the combo against nearby alternatives in the benchmark database.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the RTX 4070 Ti produces an average of 90 FPS on High settings, with Medium settings averaging 103 FPS and delivering a minimum of 87 FPS and a maximum of 118 FPS. Dropping to Low settings at 4K raises the average to 144 FPS, while Ultra settings still hold an average of 67 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra at 4K is 77 FPS, indicating that the most demanding preset cuts performance nearly in half compared to the least demanding one.

Moving to 2560x1440, the data shows a significant uplift across all presets. High settings average 139 FPS, Medium averages 159 FPS with a minimum of 135 FPS and maximum of 183 FPS, and Low reaches 224 FPS. Ultra settings at 1440p average 104 FPS, which is 37 FPS higher than the 4K Ultra result. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution expands to 120 FPS, reinforcing that Lockdown Protocol scales aggressively with graphical fidelity.

At 1920x1080, the combination becomes nearly overkill for the game’s demands. Low settings produce an average of 289 FPS, Medium averages 217 FPS with a minimum of 184 FPS and maximum of 249 FPS, High averages 189 FPS, and Ultra averages 142 FPS. The difference between 1080p Low and 1080p Ultra is 147 FPS, the largest spread across all resolutions tested. The minimum FPS values recorded only for Medium settings at each resolution suggest that this preset exhibits measurable frame pacing variance, but even the lowest recorded minimum of 87 FPS at 4K Medium remains well above the 60 FPS threshold.

The progression from 1080p to 4K shows consistent performance degradation of roughly 40-50% when moving from 1440p to 2160p at equivalent settings, while the drop from 1080p to 1440p is more modest. For example, High settings average 189 FPS at 1080p, 139 FPS at 1440p, and 90 FPS at 4K. This pattern indicates that the RTX 4070 Ti’s 12 GB GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth become increasingly strained as pixel count rises, though the card still maintains playable performance at every tested configuration.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 67 FPS. This leaves only 7 FPS of headroom above the playable threshold, meaning that while Ultra is technically playable at 4K, the margin is slim and frame dips could approach the boundary in intense scenes. High settings provide a more comfortable buffer at 90 FPS, and Medium offers 103 FPS with a recorded minimum of 87 FPS.

For 2560x1440, Ultra settings remain the best choice, averaging 104 FPS. This provides a 44 FPS cushion above the 60 FPS threshold, making Ultra a safe option for 1440p gaming without sacrificing visual quality. The 1440p Ultra result is 37 FPS higher than the 4K Ultra result, showing that the resolution reduction yields substantial performance gains.

At 1920x1080, Ultra settings average 142 FPS, which is more than double the playable threshold. Even the most demanding preset at 1080p leaves enormous headroom, and users with high refresh rate monitors can expect smooth gameplay. The 1080p Ultra result is 38 FPS higher than the 1440p Ultra result, maintaining the pattern of diminishing returns as resolution increases.

The verdict by resolution confirms all three resolutions support Ultra settings above 60 FPS, with the best settings being Ultra at each resolution. The data suggests that Lockdown Protocol is not particularly demanding on this hardware combination, as even the highest quality settings at 4K clear the threshold, albeit narrowly.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS scaling between resolutions reveals that the GPU is the primary bottleneck in this pairing, particularly at higher resolutions. When moving from 1080p to 1440p, the RTX 4070 Ti’s workload increases substantially, but the CPU’s role becomes more prominent at lower resolutions where frame rates exceed 200 FPS. At 1080p Low settings, the average of 289 FPS indicates that the Ryzen 5 7400F’s six cores and twelve threads are sufficient to feed the GPU without creating a significant CPU-bound scenario.

The CPU’s benchmark scores support this interpretation. With a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21765 and a single-core score of 3072, the Ryzen 5 7400F performs competitively within its class. The PassMark single-thread score of 3689 and multi-thread score of 25645 place it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, meaning only 17% of tested processors outperform it. This level of single-thread performance is critical for FPS games, where draw calls and game logic often depend on individual core speed.

At 4K, the GPU becomes undeniably dominant. The 4K Ultra average of 67 FPS versus the 4K Low average of 144 FPS shows a 77 FPS difference from settings changes alone, while the CPU’s contribution remains constant. This indicates that the RTX 4070 Ti’s 40.09 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 7680 shading units are the limiting factor at 2160p, rather than the CPU’s processing capability.

At 1080p, the situation reverses somewhat. The 142 FPS at Ultra versus 289 FPS at Low shows the GPU still matters, but the CPU’s ability to maintain high frame rates becomes more relevant. The Ryzen 5 7400F’s 3.70 GHz base clock and 4.70 GHz boost clock provide sufficient single-thread throughput for the game’s logic, though the data does not include CPU-specific frame times to isolate this effect precisely.

The scaling from 4K to 1440p shows a 55% improvement in Ultra settings (67 to 104 FPS), while the scaling from 1440p to 1080p shows a 37% improvement (104 to 142 FPS). This nonlinear scaling suggests that the GPU’s memory bandwidth and compute resources are more heavily taxed at 4K, while at 1080p the combination approaches a more balanced state where both components contribute meaningfully.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Ryzen 5 7400F’s nearest rivals in the benchmark database include the Intel Core i5-14600T, which scores an average of 32707 points, a mere 0.1% behind the AMD processor’s average of 32750. The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H scores 32697 points, trailing by 0.2%, while the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H scores 32812 points, leading by 0.2%. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 scores 32662 points, falling behind by 0.3%. These deltas are negligible, meaning any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol when paired with the RTX 4070 Ti.

For the GPU, the RTX 4070 Ti’s nearest rivals show similarly tight clustering. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile scores 45152 points, which is 0.8% ahead of the RTX 4070 Ti’s average of 44795. The AMD Radeon Pro 5500 XT scores 45384 points, leading by 1.3%, while the NVIDIA RTX A6000 scores 44075 points, trailing by 1.6%. The Intel Arc A730M scores 45592 points, leading by 1.7%. These rivals are all within a 3.3% performance band, so users swapping to any of these GPUs would experience virtually indistinguishable frame rates in this game.

The combination of a CPU within 0.3% of its nearest rivals and a GPU within 1.7% means that alternative hardware configurations would not meaningfully change the gameplay experience in Lockdown Protocol. The data suggests that the Ryzen 5 7400F and RTX 4070 Ti sit in a performance sweet spot where minor hardware variations produce no perceptible difference in FPS.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol at every resolution and preset combination tested, with all results clearing the 60 FPS playable threshold. At 3840x2160, Ultra settings average 67 FPS, making 4K gaming viable but with limited headroom. At 2560x1440, Ultra averages 104 FPS, providing a comfortable margin. At 1920x1080, Ultra averages 142 FPS, delivering exceptional performance.

The verdictByResolution data confirms that all playable settings include High, Low, Medium, and Ultra at every resolution. The best settings at each resolution are Ultra, with the highest average FPS at those settings being 67 at 4K, 104 at 1440p, and 142 at 1080p. The data indicates that this combination is well-suited for Lockdown Protocol, with the only caveat being that 4K Ultra approaches the 60 FPS boundary more closely than other configurations.

Users seeking maximum visual fidelity should enable Ultra settings at 1440p or 1080p, where the performance headroom is substantial. At 4K, Ultra is technically playable but leaves little room for frame drops in demanding scenes.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p Ultra settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 142, which is more than double the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: Can this combination handle 4K gaming?

A: Yes, the data shows 4K Ultra averages 67 FPS and 4K High averages 90 FPS, both above the 60 FPS threshold. However, the 67 FPS at Ultra leaves only 7 FPS of headroom.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 7400F compare to its nearest CPU rival?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600T scores 32707 points, which is 0.1% behind the Ryzen 5 7400F’s average benchmark score of 32750. The performance difference is negligible.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at 1440p Medium settings?

A: The minimum FPS at 2560x1440 with Medium settings is 135, with an average of 159 and a maximum of 183.

Q: Is the RTX 4070 Ti better or worse than the RTX A6000?

A: The RTX 4070 Ti has an average benchmark score of 44795, which is 1.6% higher than the RTX A6000’s score of 44075.

Q: What is the combo’s rank among all tested configurations?

A: This CPU and GPU combination ranks 482 out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the top 13% of all configurations.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti ranks 482 out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the top 13% of all configurations, indicating that it outperforms the vast majority of systems tested for this game. The ranking reflects the strong benchmark scores of both components: the CPU sits in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, and the GPU sits in the 84th percentile of all GPUs.

The rank of 482 out of 3714 suggests that while this is a high-performing combo, there are 481 configurations that achieve higher frame rates in Lockdown Protocol. Given that the measured FPS data shows this combo already exceeds 60 FPS at all settings and resolutions, the higher-ranked combos likely deliver even more extreme performance, possibly exceeding 200 FPS at 4K or maintaining 60 FPS in more demanding games. The percentile rankings of the individual components align closely with the combo’s overall rank, confirming a balanced pairing where neither component drags down the other’s performance.