Lockdown Protocol

Lockdown Protocol, a 2024 FPS title, shows a clear performance profile for the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT combination. The recorded data, derived from direct measurement, indicates that this pairing delivers a playable experience across most tested configurations, with the primary constraint emerging at the highest resolution. The following analysis breaks down the measured frames per second, the balance between CPU and GPU load, and the optimal settings for each resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The database contains average FPS figures for twelve distinct configurations, spanning three resolutions and four quality presets. Minimum and maximum FPS values were not recorded, so the analysis relies on average performance.

At 1920x1080, the combination performs strongly across the board. The Low preset produces an average of 158.4 FPS, which is the highest recorded figure for this setup. Moving up the quality ladder, the Medium preset averages 112.4 FPS, High averages 94.9 FPS, and the demanding Ultra preset still maintains an average of 71.7 FPS. This resolution shows a smooth scaling curve, with each preset step costing roughly 20 to 40 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the performance drops are consistent but still leave headroom for most settings. The Low preset averages 116.7 FPS, a figure that remains well above the 60 FPS threshold. Medium delivers 82.4 FPS, and High settles at 68.4 FPS. The Ultra preset, however, falls below the playable mark, averaging 53.6 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra here is 63.1 FPS, indicating a heavier load on the graphics subsystem as pixel count increases.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the clear limiting factor. The Low preset is the only configuration that clears the playable threshold, averaging 74.2 FPS. Medium drops to 54.6 FPS, High to 45.1 FPS, and Ultra falls to 35.5 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra at 4K represents a 38.7 FPS penalty, which is the largest absolute drop across all resolutions. This data shows that the RX 5700 XT, with its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth, can handle the game at lower settings in 4K but lacks the raw compute headroom for higher presets.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions and presets reveals the division of labor between the Ryzen 5 8400F and the RX 5700 XT. At 1920x1080, the CPU's role is more pronounced relative to the GPU. The Ryzen 5 8400F, a 6-core, 12-thread Zen 4 part with a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, provides enough single-thread performance to drive high frame rates; its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2943 and passmark single-thread score of 3685 support this. The fact that the Low preset hits 158.4 FPS indicates the CPU can feed the GPU efficiently at lower resolutions where geometry and draw calls dominate.

As resolution increases to 2560x1440 and then 3840x2160, the GPU workload scales with pixel count, and the RX 5700 XT becomes the bottleneck. The delta between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 86.7 FPS, while at 1440p it is 63.1 FPS, and at 4K it is 38.7 FPS. This narrowing delta shows that the GPU's pixel throughput is the limiting factor at higher resolutions; the CPU has spare capacity, but the graphics card cannot push more frames. The GPU's 9.754 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 2560 shading units are simply insufficient for maxed-out settings at 4K.

The CPU's influence is also visible in the 1440p results. The High preset at 68.4 FPS and Medium at 82.4 FPS show that the Ryzen 5 8400F can maintain above 60 FPS even when the GPU is under moderate load. However, at 4K, the CPU's advantage is nullified; even the Low preset, which should be less CPU-intensive, only reaches 74.2 FPS, suggesting that the GPU's fill rate is the primary constraint. In summary, this combo is CPU-limited at 1080p for low to medium settings, balanced at 1440p for medium to high settings, and GPU-limited at 4K for all presets.

Best Settings per Resolution

The data provides a clear answer for the best playable preset, defined as the most demanding setting that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, with an average FPS of 71.7. This is the only resolution where the highest preset clears the threshold, and it does so with a comfortable 11.7 FPS margin. Users can run the game at maximum quality without sacrificing smoothness.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are High, averaging 68.4 FPS. The Ultra preset falls short at 53.6 FPS, so High is the optimal balance of visual fidelity and performance. The margin above the playable threshold is 8.4 FPS, which is acceptable but leaves less headroom for demanding scenes.

At 3840x2160, the best settings are Low, averaging 74.2 FPS. This is the only preset at 4K that stays above 60 FPS, with a 14.2 FPS margin. Medium, High, and Ultra all fail to reach the threshold, so users targeting 4K must accept reduced graphical details to maintain fluid gameplay.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The database lists nearest rivals for both the CPU and GPU, based on average benchmark scores. These alternatives would likely produce similar frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, given the same game and settings.

For the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F has an average benchmark score of 25005. The nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F, with a score of 24964 and a delta of 0.2 percent, meaning it is effectively identical in performance. The Intel Core i7-11850H scores 24935 (0.3 percent lower) and the Intel Core i7-13620H scores 24911 (0.4 percent lower). The AMD EPYC 9474F scores 25103, which is 0.4 percent higher. Any of these processors would likely deliver framerates within a few FPS of the Ryzen 5 8400F in this game, though the laptop-oriented i7-11850H and i7-13620H may have thermal constraints that affect sustained performance.

For the GPU, the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT has an average benchmark score of 16361. The closest rival is the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M with a score of 16351 (0.1 percent lower). The NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell scores 16408 (0.3 percent higher) and the AMD Radeon PRO W7500 scores 16415 (0.3 percent higher). The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2 scores 16504, which is 0.9 percent higher. These GPUs, despite their varied market segments, would behave similarly in Lockdown Protocol based on their comparable average scores. Users with any of these cards should expect near-identical FPS results to the RX 5700 XT at the same settings and resolutions.

The Verdict

Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol? Yes, with caveats based on resolution and settings. The verdict by resolution confirms that all three resolutions have at least one playable preset.

At 1920x1080, the combo clears the 60 FPS threshold at all four presets, with Ultra averaging 71.7 FPS. This is the ideal resolution for this hardware, allowing full visual settings.

At 2560x1440, the combo is playable at Low, Medium, and High presets, with High averaging 68.4 FPS. The Ultra preset at 53.6 FPS is not playable, so users should stick to High or lower.

At 3840x2160, only the Low preset is playable, averaging 74.2 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall below 60 FPS, making them unsuitable for smooth gameplay. In summary, the system runs the game well at 1080p and 1440p with appropriate settings, but 4K requires significant graphical compromises.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Lockdown Protocol, this pairing holds a rank of 2738 out of 3714 combos. This places it in the lower 26 percent of all tested systems, indicating that while it is functional, many other hardware combinations deliver higher frame rates. The rank reflects the GPU's age (the RX 5700 XT is end-of-life) and its 59th percentile standing among all GPUs. The CPU, in contrast, ranks in the 77th percentile among all CPUs, so the graphics card is the primary drag on the overall rank. Users should interpret this rank as a warning that this is not a high-performance setup for this game, but rather a mid-range one that is adequate for 1080p and modest 1440p play.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings?

A: The average FPS is 71.7, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: Is the Ultra preset playable at 2560x1440?

A: No, the Ultra preset averages 53.6 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. The High preset is the best playable option at 68.4 FPS.

Q: Which settings are playable at 3840x2160?

A: Only the Low preset is playable, averaging 74.2 FPS. Medium (54.6 FPS), High (45.1 FPS), and Ultra (35.5 FPS) all fall below the threshold.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 8400F compare to the Ryzen 5 7500F?

A: The Ryzen 5 7500F has an average benchmark score of 24964, which is 0.2 percent lower than the Ryzen 5 8400F's score of 25005. They are effectively equivalent in performance.

Q: What is the rank of this CPU and GPU combo in the game's database?

A: The combo ranks 2738 out of 3714 tested combinations, placing it in the lower portion of all systems tested.

Q: Does the RX 5700 XT outperform the RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell in this game?

A: No, the RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell has an average benchmark score of 16408, which is 0.3 percent higher than the RX 5700 XT's score of 16361. The difference is minimal, so real-world FPS would be nearly identical.