Lockdown Protocol

Lockdown Protocol, a 2024 FPS title, is a demanding test for the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and AMD Radeon RX 7700 combination. The data shows a system that excels at 1080p and 1440p but requires settings compromises to maintain a smooth experience at 4K. This analysis breaks down the benchmark results, comparing the hardware against its nearest performance equivalents and detailing exactly what frame rates you can expect.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The benchmark data places the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F in a specific performance tier, with its average benchmark score of 25005 landing in the 77th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals are closely matched, with a maximum performance delta of just 0.4%. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F is the closest equivalent, scoring 24964, a negligible 0.2% difference. The Intel Core i7-11850H and Intel Core i7-13620H also fall into this same performance bracket, with scores of 24935 and 24911 respectively, representing a 0.3% and 0.4% difference. On the other side, the AMD EPYC 9474F scores slightly higher at 25103, a -0.4% delta. For gaming, this means any of these processors would deliver nearly identical frame pacing and CPU-bound performance in Lockdown Protocol.

On the GPU side, the AMD Radeon RX 7700 presents a more varied comparison. Its average benchmark score of 15852 places it in the 58th percentile of all GPUs. The data shows a wider performance spread among its nearest rivals. The AMD Radeon R9 370X is the closest match, scoring 15862, a negligible -0.1% difference. The AMD Radeon Pro W5500 trails by 1.1% with a score of 15679. However, the other two rivals are notably faster. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 scores 16014, which is 1% higher, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the strongest competitor in this group, scoring 16129, a 1.7% advantage. In practical terms, a system with an RTX 3060 Ti would be slightly ahead of the RX 7700 in raw GPU-bound workloads, but the Ryzen 5 8400F CPU would keep both configurations within a similar performance envelope.

CPU and GPU Roles

The division of labor between the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and the AMD Radeon RX 7700 shifts significantly depending on the resolution. At 1920x1080, the GPU is the primary driver of performance, but the CPU is not a bottleneck. The frame rates are high across all settings, ranging from 200 FPS at Low to 93 FPS at Ultra. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a 107 FPS drop, indicating that the GPU is being taxed by the increased settings. The CPU, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, maintains a solid frame pacing in this range.

Moving to 2560x1440, the GPU's load increases, but the CPU still keeps pace. The average frame rates are still very high, with a 147 FPS result at Low settings and 68 FPS at Ultra. The performance drop from Low to Ultra is 79 FPS. The data suggests that at 1440p, the system is still largely GPU-limited, but the Ryzen 5 8400F is providing enough headroom to avoid any significant CPU-induced frame dips.

At 3840x2160, the roles become more defined. The GPU is the absolute limiting factor. The frame rates drop considerably, with a 95 FPS average at Low settings and only 44 FPS at Ultra. The scaling between resolutions is telling: the 4K Ultra preset (44 FPS) is a 51.6% reduction from the 1440p Ultra preset (68 FPS). This severe drop highlights that the RX 7700's 16 GB of memory and 256-bit bus are being saturated at 4K, while the CPU's workload does not increase proportionally with resolution. The CPU is less of a factor at 4K, as the GPU is clearly the performance ceiling.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark suite provides a detailed look at the system's performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the system is exceptionally capable. The Low preset delivers an average of 200 FPS. The Medium preset averages 142 FPS, with a recorded minimum of 121 FPS and a maximum of 163 FPS. The High preset maintains a strong 124 FPS average. The Ultra preset is still playable, with an average of 93 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the system remains strong. The Low preset averages 147 FPS. The Medium preset averages 104 FPS, with a minimum of 88 FPS and a maximum of 120 FPS. The High preset delivers a solid 91 FPS average. The Ultra preset averages 68 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playability threshold.

The 3840x2160 results show the system's limits. The Low preset averages 95 FPS. The Medium preset averages 67 FPS, but the minimum frame rate drops to 57 FPS, indicating occasional stutters. The High preset averages 59 FPS, which is just below the 60 FPS target. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, with an average of 44 FPS, which is not smooth enough for a competitive FPS.

The Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and AMD Radeon RX 7700 can run Lockdown Protocol, but the experience is heavily dependent on resolution and settings. The verdict by resolution data is clear. At 1920x1080, all four presets are playable. The system clears the 60 FPS threshold in every configuration, making this the ideal resolution for this combo. At 2560x1440, the system also clears 60 FPS on all presets, including Ultra, which averages 68 FPS. This makes 1440p a very strong option.

At 3840x2160, the system is not a 60 FPS machine for this game. The playable settings are limited to Low and Medium. The High preset averages 59 FPS, which is a near-miss, and the Ultra preset averages 44 FPS, which is not smooth enough. The Medium preset is the best playable option, with an average of 67 FPS, but it has a minimum of 57 FPS. For a consistently smooth 4K experience, you would need to stick to the Low preset, which averages 95 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

In the broad database of tested hardware combinations, this specific pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and AMD Radeon RX 7700 ranks 1709 out of 3714 combos for Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the top half of all systems tested. This rank indicates that while the combo is not a top-tier powerhouse, it is a highly capable mid-range setup. The CPU's strong single-threaded performance (a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2943) and the GPU's solid raw throughput (a Passmark G3D score of 20974) combine to produce a system that is well-suited for high-refresh-rate 1080p gaming and solid 1440p gaming.

Best Settings per Resolution

For the optimal balance of visual quality and performance, the data points to specific settings presets. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the best choice, as it delivers an average of 93 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold and offers the highest visual fidelity. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is also the best option, with an average of 68 FPS. This is above the 60 FPS target, providing a high-quality experience. At 3840x2160, the Medium preset is the most demanding setting that stays at or above 60 FPS, averaging 67 FPS. However, due to the 57 FPS minimum, players who are sensitive to frame dips may prefer the Low preset, which averages 95 FPS and provides a more consistent experience.