Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 combination is a high-end pairing that delivers exceptional performance in Lockdown Protocol, clearing the 60 FPS threshold at every resolution and preset tested. The data shows this combo ranks 280th out of 3714 tested combinations, placing it in the top 8% of all systems. This is a powerful setup that leverages a strong Zen 4 CPU with one of NVIDIA's most capable Ada Lovelace GPUs, resulting in frame rates that range from fully playable at 4K Ultra to exceptionally fast at 1080p Low.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 280 out of 3714 tested configurations places it firmly in the upper echelon of gaming systems for Lockdown Protocol. This percentile position reflects the synergy between the Ryzen 5 7400F, which sits in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, and the RTX 4080, which ranks in the 86th percentile of all GPUs. The data indicates that this pairing is well-balanced for this title, as the CPU's strong single-thread performance and the GPU's massive compute resources combine to produce consistently high frame rates.

When examining the CPU's benchmark scores, the Ryzen 5 7400F achieves 21,765 points in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 3,072 points in single-core tests. These numbers place it just 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i5-14600T and 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H in average benchmark scores. The GPU's PassMark G3D score of 34,457 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6,567 further reinforce its high-end positioning. The measured FPS data shows that even at the most demanding setting of 4K Ultra, the combo still delivers 73 FPS, which is 21.7% above the 60 FPS playability threshold. This headroom suggests that the system is not merely playable but comfortably capable of handling the game's maximum visual fidelity.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions reveals a clear pattern where the GPU becomes increasingly dominant as resolution increases, while the CPU maintains a more consistent baseline. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra settings is 134 FPS (289 vs 155), which indicates that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with enough data to reach very high frame rates, but the GPU's rendering load at Ultra settings creates a bottleneck. At 1440p, the same Low-to-Ultra spread is 131 FPS (244 vs 113), showing a similar relationship. However, at 4K, the spread narrows to 84 FPS (157 vs 73), demonstrating that the GPU's workload becomes the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions.

The data shows that moving from 1080p Ultra to 1440p Ultra results in a 42 FPS drop (155 to 113), while moving from 1440p Ultra to 4K Ultra results in a 40 FPS drop (113 to 73). This consistent 35% reduction per resolution step indicates that the RTX 4080's 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 716.8 GB/s bandwidth are being utilized progressively more heavily. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 289 FPS, which is 86% higher than the 4K Low result of 157 FPS, suggesting that at lower resolutions, the Ryzen 5 7400F's 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient to keep the GPU well-fed. The CPU's 83.2 GB/s memory bandwidth and PCIe Gen 5 interface provide ample data throughput for the GPU at all tested settings.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, the data shows that at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the combo achieves an average of 73 FPS, which exceeds the 60 FPS playability threshold by 21.7%. This is the most demanding configuration tested, and it remains playable.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 compare to its closest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER?

A: The RTX 4080 has an average benchmark score of 54,247, which is 0.1% higher than the RTX 4080 SUPER's score of 54,209. This places the two GPUs within statistical noise of each other, meaning performance in Lockdown Protocol would be nearly identical.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Medium and High settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Medium preset delivers an average of 173 FPS, while High settings produce 151 FPS. The Medium preset also has a recorded minimum of 147 FPS and maximum of 199 FPS, indicating very stable performance.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 7400F a bottleneck for the RTX 4080 in this game?

A: The data suggests minimal bottlenecking. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 289 FPS, and at 1080p Ultra it maintains 155 FPS. The CPU's Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3,072 and multi-core score of 21,765 indicate strong processing power that keeps pace with the GPU across all resolutions.

Q: Does the system maintain 60 FPS at 4K regardless of preset?

A: Yes, all four presets at 3840x2160 exceed 60 FPS. The lowest result is 73 FPS at Ultra, followed by 98 FPS at High, 112 FPS at Medium, and 157 FPS at Low. This means even the most visually demanding settings remain fluid.

Q: How does the GPU's performance compare to the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB?

A: The RTX 4080's average score of 54,247 is 2.6% lower than the RX 6750 GRE 12 GB's score of 55,698. However, this benchmark difference does not directly translate to gaming performance, as the RTX 4080's 76 RT cores and 304 Tensor cores provide additional features beyond raw rasterization.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals according to average benchmark scores are the Intel Core i5-14600T, which scores 32,707 (0.1% behind the Ryzen 5 7400F), and the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H at 32,697 (0.2% behind). On the AMD side, the Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H scores 32,812, which is 0.2% ahead, and the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 scores 32,662, which is 0.3% behind. These processors would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, as the differences are within 0.3% of each other. Users with any of these CPUs would experience essentially the same performance profile, with the Ryzen 5 7400F's 6 cores and 12 threads providing comparable throughput to the alternative chips.

For the GPU, the closest competitor is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER, which scores 54,209 (0.1% behind the RTX 4080). The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54,828, which is 1.1% ahead, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55,698 (2.6% ahead) and the AMD Radeon 8060S scores 55,757 (2.7% ahead). Despite these benchmark differences, all four alternatives would produce very similar frame rates in Lockdown Protocol. The RTX 4080 SUPER is the most direct alternative, sharing the same Ada Lovelace architecture and offering virtually identical performance. The AMD options provide slightly higher average scores but lack the RTX 4080's specific feature set, including 76 RT cores and DLSS support through its Tensor cores.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is Ultra, which achieves an average of 73 FPS. This is the maximum visual quality setting, and the system still provides 21.7% headroom above the playability threshold. For users who prefer higher frame rates at 4K, the High preset delivers 98 FPS, while Medium reaches 112 FPS and Low hits 157 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset runs at an average of 113 FPS, which is 88.3% above the 60 FPS threshold. This makes 1440p Ultra the sweet spot for high refresh rate monitors, as the frame rate is high enough to take advantage of 120Hz displays. The Medium preset offers 173 FPS with a minimum of 147 FPS, while High runs at 151 FPS and Low reaches 244 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset achieves 155 FPS, which is 158.3% above the threshold. This is ideal for 144Hz or 165Hz monitors, as the average frame rate exceeds their refresh rates. For competitive play, the Low preset delivers 289 FPS, which is suitable for 240Hz displays. The Medium preset provides 236 FPS with a minimum of 201 FPS, offering a balance between visual quality and extremely high frame rates.

The Verdict

This PC can definitively run Lockdown Protocol, and it does so with exceptional performance across all tested configurations. The verdict by resolution confirms that every preset at every resolution clears the 60 FPS threshold. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset runs at 73 FPS, making 4K gaming fully viable with maximum settings. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset reaches 113 FPS, providing a smooth experience for high refresh rate gaming. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset achieves 155 FPS, while the Low preset hits 289 FPS for competitive play. The data indicates that this combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is more than sufficient for Lockdown Protocol, with significant headroom above the playability threshold even at the most demanding settings. The system's rank of 280 out of 3714 tested combos further validates its position as a top-tier performer for this title.