Lockdown Protocol

Can AMD Ryzen 5 7400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 run Lockdown Protocol? Benchmark data confirms this combination delivers high frame rates across all tested resolutions and presets. The measured results show that this pairing not only meets the 60 FPS playable threshold but exceeds it by a significant margin in every configuration tested. The data indicates that the RTX 4090 is the dominant performance driver, with the Ryzen 5 7400F providing sufficient CPU headroom to avoid bottlenecking at lower resolutions.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate recorded for this combination?

A: The highest average frame rate recorded is 289 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: Does this system maintain 60 FPS at 4K Ultra settings?

A: Yes, at 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings, the system produces an average of 81 FPS, which is 21 FPS above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440 resolution, the average frame rate drops from 260 FPS on Low settings to 125 FPS on Ultra settings, representing a performance reduction of 135 FPS.

Q: Are there any settings where the minimum FPS falls below the 60 FPS threshold?

A: No, the lowest minimum FPS recorded across all tested configurations is 105 FPS, which occurs at 3840x2160 resolution with Medium settings.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F has an average benchmark score of 32750, which is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core i5-14600T and 0.3% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all tested graphics cards?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 ranks in the 88th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 60347.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F's average benchmark score of 32750 places it within 0.3% of several competing processors. The Intel Core i5-14600T scores 32707, a delta of 0.1%, making it the closest match. The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H trails by 0.2% with a score of 32697, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 sits 0.3% behind at 32662. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H is the only rival that surpasses the 7400F, scoring 32812, which represents a 0.2% advantage. These four processors bracket the 7400F's performance, meaning users should expect nearly identical CPU-bound behavior in Lockdown Protocol regardless of which of these chips is paired with the same GPU.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090's average benchmark score of 60347 positions it alongside several professional workstation cards. The Intel Arc Pro A60 matches it almost exactly with a score of 60326 and a delta of 0%. The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 comes within 0.3% at 60140. The AMD Radeon PRO V710 is 2.9% slower at 58657, while the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M is 2.5% faster at 61896. These deltas indicate that the RTX 4090's gaming performance in Lockdown Protocol would be closely mirrored by the Arc Pro A60 and Radeon Pro Vega 48, though those cards lack the same feature set for ray tracing and DLSS. The Radeon Pro W6600M's 2.5% higher score suggests it could deliver marginally higher frame rates, while the PRO V710 would be slightly slower.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a clear pattern regarding component roles across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the frame rates range from 289 FPS on Low to 171 FPS on Ultra, indicating that the RTX 4090 is not fully saturated and the Ryzen 5 7400F's single-thread performance is the limiting factor. The CPU's Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3072 and multi-core score of 21765 suggest it has ample headroom, but the high FPS ceiling at 1080p points to draw call and game logic limitations. Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates drop to a range of 260 FPS on Low to 125 FPS on Ultra, showing a proportional scaling that indicates the GPU is becoming more engaged. At 3840x2160, the same settings produce 174 FPS on Low and 81 FPS on Ultra, a reduction that clearly demonstrates the GPU becoming the primary bottleneck as pixel count increases.

The scaling between resolutions is not uniform. From 1080p to 1440p, the average frame rate at Ultra settings drops from 171 FPS to 125 FPS, a reduction of 46 FPS or roughly 27%. From 1440p to 4K, the Ultra average drops from 125 FPS to 81 FPS, a reduction of 44 FPS or about 35%. This increasing percentage drop at higher resolutions confirms the GPU's growing dominance. The CPU's role is most pronounced at 1080p Low settings, where the 289 FPS result is likely close to the engine's maximum frame output. The RTX 4090's 82.58 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 1.01 TB/s memory bandwidth provide the computational and bandwidth resources needed to sustain high frame rates at 4K, while the Ryzen 5 7400F's 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient to feed the GPU without becoming a constraint at any tested setting.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol at all tested resolutions and settings with frame rates well above the 60 FPS threshold. The verdict by resolution confirms that every configuration is playable. At 3840x2160, the best playable setting is Ultra with an average of 81 FPS, which is 21 FPS above the playable threshold. At 2560x1440, Ultra settings deliver 125 FPS average, more than double the threshold. At 1920x1080, Ultra settings achieve 171 FPS average, nearly three times the playable threshold. The minimum FPS recorded across all tests is 105 FPS at 4K Medium settings, which still comfortably exceeds 60 FPS. This combination demonstrates that the RTX 4090's performance ceiling is the main factor limiting frame rates, while the Ryzen 5 7400F provides adequate CPU support across all resolutions. The data shows no configuration where the system fails to maintain smooth gameplay.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest performance. Low settings produce an average of 289 FPS, Medium settings yield 254 FPS with a minimum of 216 FPS and maximum of 292 FPS, High settings achieve 228 FPS, and Ultra settings maintain 171 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra is 118 FPS, indicating that the GPU has substantial overhead at this resolution. At 2560x1440, the averages are 260 FPS on Low, 192 FPS on Medium with a minimum of 163 FPS and maximum of 220 FPS, 167 FPS on High, and 125 FPS on Ultra. The gap between Low and Ultra narrows to 135 FPS, showing increased GPU utilization. At 3840x2160, the averages are 174 FPS on Low, 124 FPS on Medium with a minimum of 105 FPS and maximum of 142 FPS, 108 FPS on High, and 81 FPS on Ultra. The difference between Low and Ultra is 93 FPS, and the minimum FPS of 105 at Medium settings is the lowest recorded in any test, though still well above the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium settings are the only configuration where min and max values were recorded, providing the most complete data on frame time consistency.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that maintains at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 171 FPS. This is the highest quality setting available and still delivers nearly three times the playable threshold. At 2560x1440, Ultra settings also prove playable with an average of 125 FPS, which is more than double the 60 FPS requirement. At 3840x2160, Ultra settings remain the best choice with an average of 81 FPS, providing a 21 FPS margin above the threshold. In all three resolutions, the Ultra preset is the most demanding setting that clears the 60 FPS bar, meaning users can enable maximum visual quality without sacrificing smoothness. The 4K Ultra result of 81 FPS is particularly notable because it demonstrates that even the most demanding configuration tested leaves performance headroom. The system never forces a trade-off between visual fidelity and playability.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 combination ranks 133rd out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the top 3.6% of all configurations. This ranking reflects the GPU's 88th percentile performance among all graphics cards, which is the primary driver of the high ranking. The CPU's 83rd percentile ranking among all processors is secondary but still above average. The combination's position in the rankings is consistent with its measured performance across resolutions, where it delivers frame rates that are 1.35x to 4.8x higher than the 60 FPS threshold depending on settings. The delta between the CPU's and GPU's percentile rankings suggests that the RTX 4090 is carrying the performance load, while the Ryzen 5 7400F provides adequate support without significantly dragging down the overall result. The top 3.6% placement indicates that this system outperforms the vast majority of tested configurations in this game, with only 132 combinations achieving higher frame rates.