Lockdown Protocol

The pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is an unusual one, placing a mid-range 6-core processor alongside a flagship-tier graphics card. The benchmark data for Lockdown Protocol shows this combination produces exceptionally high frame rates across all tested resolutions, but the distribution of performance between the two components reveals a lopsided relationship. This analysis examines the measured FPS data, the ranking of this combo against other tested hardware, and what the numbers imply for players seeking the best visual experience.

FAQ

Q: What is the combo's overall rank in the benchmark database for Lockdown Protocol?

A: This specific CPU-GPU combination ranks 61st out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the top 2% of all configurations tested for this game, indicating near-elite performance despite the CPU being a mid-range part.

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

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings, the measured average FPS is 88. This clears the 60 FPS playable threshold by a comfortable margin. The data shows all four settings presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable at 4K, with Ultra being the best settings choice at that resolution.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 5 7400F has an average benchmark score of 32750, placing it at the 83rd percentile among all CPUs. Its closest rival is the Intel Core i5-14600T with a score of 32707, which is only 0.1% behind. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H scores 32812, which is 0.2% ahead, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H and AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 trail by 0.2% and 0.3% respectively.

Q: What is the GPU's synthetic benchmark standing relative to other graphics cards?

A: The RTX 5090 D holds an average benchmark score of 77712, placing it at the 92nd percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rival is the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT with a score of 76904, which is 1.1% lower. The AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT scores 78940, putting it 1.6% ahead, while the NVIDIA Tesla P100 variants are 2.1% and 2.4% ahead respectively.

Q: What is the FPS difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves 289 FPS average, while Ultra drops to 187 FPS. The Medium preset sits at 254 FPS and High at 243 FPS. This represents a 102 FPS difference between the lowest and highest quality settings, or roughly 35% lower performance at Ultra compared to Low.

Q: At which resolution does the frame rate exceed 250 FPS on Medium settings?

A: Only at 1920x1080 does the Medium preset exceed 250 FPS, delivering 254 FPS average with a minimum of 216 and maximum of 292. At 2560x1440, Medium produces 209 FPS, and at 3840x2160 it drops to 135 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 61 out of 3714 tested configurations places this pairing in the 98th percentile of all CPU-GPU combinations tested in Lockdown Protocol. This is a remarkable result for a CPU that sits at the 83rd percentile among all processors. The data suggests the RTX 5090 D is doing the heavy lifting here, as the GPU's 92nd percentile standing is significantly higher than the CPU's 83rd percentile.

The rank becomes more impressive when considering the CPU's synthetic benchmark score of 32750 is nearly identical to its nearest rivals—the Intel Core i5-14600T at 32707 and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H at 32812. The game clearly scales well with the GPU's massive 32 GB of GDDR7 memory and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth, as the combination achieves frame rates that would be impossible with a less capable graphics card.

The gap between this combo and the top-ranked configurations is likely attributable to CPU-bound scenarios. At 1080p, where the GPU has less work to do, the Ryzen 5 7400F's 6 cores and 12 threads may become a limiting factor in certain scenes. However, the measured data shows even the most demanding settings at 4K stay well above the 60 FPS threshold, suggesting the CPU is sufficient for this particular game's engine.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions and four settings presets, providing a comprehensive picture of performance scaling. At 3840x2160, the Low preset delivers 190 FPS average, Medium drops to 135 FPS with a minimum of 115 and maximum of 155, High achieves 118 FPS, and Ultra produces 88 FPS. The 4K data shows a clear progression: each step up in quality costs approximately 27-52 FPS, with the largest single drop occurring between Low and Medium.

Moving to 2560x1440, the numbers climb substantially. Low produces 260 FPS, Medium reaches 209 FPS with a 178 minimum and 241 maximum, High delivers 183 FPS, and Ultra maintains 137 FPS. The scaling from 4K to 1440p represents a 37% improvement in FPS at Ultra settings, indicating the GPU has significant headroom at this resolution.

At 1920x1080, the performance is extraordinary. Low achieves 289 FPS, Medium hits 254 FPS with a 216 minimum and 292 maximum, High reaches 243 FPS, and Ultra still maintains 187 FPS. The minimum FPS values at Medium settings show consistency across resolutions: 216 at 1080p, 178 at 1440p, and 115 at 4K. These minimums represent the 1% low frame times and suggest the CPU is capable of maintaining stable frame delivery even in demanding scenes.

The delta between 1080p and 1440p at the same settings is moderate—24% for Medium and 27% for Ultra. But the delta between 1440p and 4K is much larger—35% for Medium and 36% for Ultra. This non-linear scaling indicates the GPU becomes increasingly dominant as resolution rises, while the CPU's role diminishes.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks include the Intel Core i5-14600T, which scores 32707 (0.1% behind), the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H at 32812 (0.2% ahead), the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H at 32697 (0.2% behind), and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 at 32662 (0.3% behind). All four processors cluster within 0.5% of the Ryzen 5 7400F's score of 32750, suggesting they would produce nearly identical gameplay results in Lockdown Protocol when paired with the same GPU.

The GPU's nearest rivals are more dispersed. The AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT scores 76904, which is 1.1% behind the RTX 5090 D's 77712. The AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT scores 78940, 1.6% ahead. Two NVIDIA Tesla P100 variants—the 12 GB and 16 GB versions—score 79396 and 79605 respectively, putting them 2.1% and 2.4% ahead. These deltas are small enough that a user switching between any of these GPUs would likely not notice a difference in Lockdown Protocol's frame rates.

For players considering alternative hardware, the data suggests that pairing any of the CPU rivals with the RTX 5090 D would produce results within 0.3% of this combo's performance. Similarly, swapping the GPU for an RX 6650M XT would maintain 98.9% of the frame rate. The practical takeaway is that this combo's performance is well-anchored within its performance tier.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions reveals how the workload shifts between CPU and GPU. At 1080p, the CPU is the more significant factor, as evidenced by the relatively modest FPS gains when moving from 1080p to 1440p. The Ultra setting at 1080p produces 187 FPS, while at 1440p it delivers 137 FPS—a 27% reduction. This suggests the GPU is still the primary bottleneck even at 1080p, but the CPU's influence is more apparent at lower resolutions.

At 4K, the GPU becomes overwhelmingly dominant. The Ultra preset drops to 88 FPS, which is only 64% of the 1440p result. The Low preset at 4K produces 190 FPS compared to 260 FPS at 1440p—a 27% reduction that mirrors the Ultra scaling. This consistency across presets indicates the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K, with the CPU providing adequate frame delivery without becoming a constraint.

The settings scaling within a single resolution further illustrates this. At 4K, moving from Low to Ultra reduces FPS by 54% (from 190 to 88). At 1440p, the same comparison shows a 47% reduction (260 to 137). At 1080p, it's 35% (289 to 187). This decreasing penalty as resolution drops suggests the CPU is less able to feed the GPU at lower resolutions, where the GPU has spare capacity. The RTX 5090 D's 104.8 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 1,636.8 GTexel/s texture rate are clearly excessive for this game at 1080p with a 6-core CPU.

The Ryzen 5 7400F's 83.2 GB/s memory bandwidth and 32 MB of L3 cache are adequate for Lockdown Protocol, as evidenced by the high minimum FPS values. However, the data implies that at 1080p, a stronger CPU could potentially push frame rates even higher. The 289 FPS Low preset result at 1080p is likely near the CPU's practical ceiling for this game.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Lockdown Protocol, and it does so with exceptional performance at every resolution and settings preset tested. The verdict by resolution confirms all four settings presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable at 3840x2160, 2560x1440, and 1920x1080. The playable threshold is defined as 60 FPS, and the lowest measured average is 88 FPS at 4K Ultra.

At 4K, even the most demanding preset maintains an 88 FPS average, which is 47% above the playable threshold. This leaves substantial headroom for future game updates or additional background processes. The 1440p results are even more comfortable, with Ultra achieving 137 FPS and Low reaching 260 FPS. At 1080p, the Ultra preset delivers 187 FPS, and Low produces 289 FPS.

The minimum FPS values recorded at Medium settings—115 at 4K, 178 at 1440p, and 216 at 1080p—all stay well above 60 FPS. This indicates frame pacing is stable and there are no severe drops that would cause stuttering. The data shows this combo is not merely playable but provides a high-refresh-rate experience at every resolution.

Best Settings per Resolution

The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at each resolution is Ultra for all three tested resolutions. At 3840x2160, Ultra delivers an average of 88 FPS, which is 28 FPS above the playable threshold. At 2560x1440, Ultra achieves 137 FPS, providing a 77 FPS margin over 60 FPS. At 1920x1080, Ultra produces 187 FPS, which is 127 FPS above the threshold.

For players with 4K monitors capable of 120 Hz refresh rates, the High preset at 118 FPS or Medium at 135 FPS would be preferable to Ultra's 88 FPS, as these settings better match typical 120 Hz display capabilities. At 1440p, Ultra's 137 FPS is suitable for 144 Hz displays, while Medium's 209 FPS would be needed for 240 Hz panels. At 1080p, Medium's 254 FPS and High's 243 FPS are appropriate for 240 Hz monitors, while Ultra's 187 FPS works well on 165 Hz displays.

The choice of settings ultimately depends on the refresh rate of the player's display. For 60 Hz displays, Ultra at 4K provides the best visual quality while maintaining a 47% performance buffer. For higher refresh rate displays, the Medium or High presets offer the best balance between visual fidelity and frame rate. The data shows no scenario where this combo falls below 60 FPS, making every settings combination viable for playable frame rates.