Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT combination delivers a remarkably fluid experience in Lockdown Protocol, with the data showing playable frame rates at every resolution tested and a clear path to high-refresh-rate gaming at 1440p and 1080p. Benchmark results indicate that this pairing is well-balanced for the title, with the GPU providing substantial headroom even at demanding 4K settings, while the CPU ensures that lower-resolution frame rates scale aggressively without becoming a limiting factor. The measured FPS data across the full resolution and preset matrix paints a picture of a system that can be tuned to match virtually any display's refresh rate, from 60 Hz 4K panels to high-speed 240 Hz 1080p monitors.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the combination produces an average of 71 FPS on High settings, which is the most demanding preset that remains playable at this resolution. The Medium preset yields 81 FPS on average, with the frame rate ranging from a minimum of 69 FPS to a maximum of 94 FPS, indicating a reasonably stable experience. Low settings push the average to 115 FPS, providing a substantial boost for users who prioritize frame rate over visual fidelity. The Ultra preset, however, drops below the playable threshold with an average of 53 FPS, making it unsuitable for smooth gameplay at 4K.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates scale significantly. The Ultra preset achieves an average of 82 FPS, comfortably clearing the 60 FPS threshold and making it a viable option for high-refresh-rate 1440p displays. High settings produce 110 FPS on average, while Medium delivers 126 FPS with a minimum of 107 FPS and a maximum of 145 FPS. Low settings reach an impressive 177 FPS average, demonstrating the GPU's ability to push very high frame rates when visual load is reduced.

At 1920x1080, the combination shows its full potential. Low settings produce an average of 242 FPS, making it ideal for competitive play on 240 Hz monitors. Medium settings average 172 FPS, with a minimum of 146 FPS and a maximum of 198 FPS. High settings achieve 150 FPS on average, while even the most demanding Ultra preset maintains a strong 113 FPS average. All 1080p presets stay well above 60 FPS, with the lowest minimum recorded being 146 FPS at Medium settings.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the best settings that maintain 60 FPS or higher are High, achieving an average of 71 FPS. This represents the optimal balance for 4K, as the Ultra preset falls short at 53 FPS while Medium offers only a modest 10 FPS improvement over High at 81 FPS. The data shows that High is the sweet spot for 4K, delivering a smooth experience without sacrificing the visual quality that makes the resolution worthwhile.

For 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is the best choice, with an average of 82 FPS. This is notable because it means users can run the highest visual settings at 1440p while still having enough performance headroom for consistent gameplay above 60 FPS. The 82 FPS average also suggests that even more demanding scenes, which the minimum frame rate data does not capture for Ultra at this resolution, are unlikely to drop below the playable threshold.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is again the best option, producing an average of 113 FPS. This provides a substantial margin above the 60 FPS threshold, ensuring that even the most intense action sequences remain smooth. The 113 FPS average also makes the Ultra preset suitable for 100 Hz and 120 Hz displays, which are common among 1080p gamers seeking higher refresh rates.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling patterns across resolutions reveal that the GPU is the primary driver of performance in Lockdown Protocol at higher resolutions, while the CPU's contribution becomes more apparent as resolution decreases. At 3840x2160, the difference between Low and Ultra presets is 62 FPS (115 to 53), which demonstrates the heavy reliance on GPU compute for 4K rendering. The Ryzen 5 8400F's single-thread performance, as indicated by its 3dmark_single_thread score of 951, is sufficient to keep the GPU fed at 4K, but the GPU's raw throughput is the limiting factor.

The scaling from 4K to 1440p shows a significant increase in frame rates across all presets. Low settings improve from 115 FPS to 177 FPS, a 54% increase, while Ultra improves from 53 FPS to 82 FPS, a 55% increase. This consistent scaling pattern suggests that the GPU is still the dominant constraint at 1440p, though the CPU's role becomes more significant. The CPU's multi-threaded capabilities, reflected in its cinebench_r23_multicore score of 20851, allow it to handle the increased draw calls and game logic at higher frame rates.

The jump to 1080p reveals the CPU's growing influence. Low settings reach 242 FPS, a 37% increase over 1440p, while Ultra reaches 113 FPS, a 38% increase. The fact that these improvements are smaller in percentage terms than the 4K-to-1440p jump indicates that the CPU is beginning to limit performance at 1080p. However, the Ryzen 5 8400F's strong single-core performance, evidenced by its passmark_single_thread score of 3685, ensures that even at 242 FPS, the combination does not encounter severe CPU bottlenecks.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination ranks 1161 out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the upper third of all configurations. This percentile position is consistent with the hardware's individual rankings: the Ryzen 5 8400F sits at the 77th percentile among all CPUs, while the RX 6800 XT ranks at the 85th percentile among all GPUs. The data suggests that this pairing performs slightly better than the CPU's percentile alone would predict, indicating that the GPU's strength compensates for the CPU's mid-range positioning.

The 3714-combo pool includes a wide range of hardware, from entry-level systems to flagship configurations. Ranking 1161 means that roughly 68% of tested combinations are slower in this game, which is a strong result for a mid-range CPU paired with a previous-generation high-end GPU. The combination's performance is particularly impressive given that the RX 6800 XT, while still capable, is not the newest GPU on the market, yet it consistently outperforms many newer mid-range options in this title.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals show that the Ryzen 5 8400F is extremely closely matched with several other processors. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F scores 24964 on average, just 0.2% behind the 8400F's 25005, indicating that these two CPUs would deliver nearly identical performance in Lockdown Protocol. The Intel Core i7-11850H and Intel Core i7-13620H are also within 0.3% and 0.4% respectively, meaning users with those CPUs would experience essentially the same frame rates. On the other side, the AMD EPYC 9474F scores 25103, just 0.4% ahead, though this server-oriented chip is unlikely to be relevant for gaming comparisons.

For the GPU, the closest rivals present a more varied picture. The NVIDIA RTX A1000 Mobile scores 47743, which is 1.5% behind the RX 6800 XT's 48477. Despite being a mobile part, this comparison shows that the RX 6800 XT's performance is within striking distance of some professional mobile GPUs. The Intel Arc A550M scores 49737, 2.5% ahead, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti scores 49957, 3% ahead. Interestingly, the AMD Radeon RX Vega 64, a much older card, scores 50001, also 3% ahead. These rivals suggest that while the RX 6800 XT is not the fastest option, its performance envelope is well understood, and users upgrading from a Vega 64 would see modest gains.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol at 60 FPS or higher in every resolution tested. At 3840x2160, the playable settings are High, Low, and Medium, with High providing the best visual quality at 71 FPS. The Ultra preset is the only non-playable option, falling to 53 FPS. At 2560x1440, all four presets are playable, with Ultra achieving 82 FPS and Low reaching 177 FPS. The 1440p experience is particularly strong, offering full visual fidelity at frame rates suitable for 144 Hz displays.

At 1920x1080, every preset is playable, with Ultra achieving 113 FPS and Low reaching 242 FPS. The 1080p performance is exceptional, with even the most demanding settings providing a comfortable margin above 60 FPS. For users with high-refresh-rate 1080p monitors, the Medium preset at 172 FPS or Low at 242 FPS would be ideal choices. Overall, the combination is more than capable of delivering smooth gameplay in Lockdown Protocol, with the only compromise being the need to avoid Ultra settings at 4K.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 4K Ultra settings?

A: No. The Ultra preset at 3840x2160 produces an average of 53 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The best 4K option is High settings at 71 FPS.

Q: What is the highest settings preset that maintains 60 FPS at 1440p?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 achieves an average of 82 FPS, making it the highest settings option that clears the 60 FPS threshold at this resolution.

Q: How does the RX 6800 XT compare to the RTX 5070 Ti in this game?

A: The RX 6800 XT has an average benchmark score of 48477, while the RTX 5070 Ti scores 49957. This places the RTX 5070 Ti approximately 3% ahead in overall performance.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 8400F significantly slower than the Ryzen 5 7500F?

A: No. The Ryzen 5 8400F has an average score of 25005, while the Ryzen 5 7500F scores 24964. The 7500F is actually 0.2% behind, making the two CPUs effectively identical in performance.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1080p with Medium settings?

A: Medium settings at 1920x1080 produce an average of 172 FPS, with a minimum of 146 FPS and a maximum of 198 FPS. This provides a smooth experience on most high-refresh-rate monitors.

Q: What is the best 4K preset for this combination?

A: High settings at 3840x2160 are the best playable option, achieving 71 FPS. This provides a 10 FPS improvement over Medium's 81 FPS and stays well above the 60 FPS threshold, while Ultra drops below playable levels.