Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 combination delivers a highly variable experience in Lockdown Protocol, one that hinges almost entirely on the resolution and quality preset selected. The recorded data shows this combo is only capable of crossing the 60 FPS threshold at 1080p with Low settings, where it averages 77.4 FPS. At every other resolution and preset combination, performance falls short of that mark, often by a significant margin. This pairing is best suited for players who prioritize frame rate over visual fidelity and are willing to operate at the lower end of the settings spectrum.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combo covers three resolutions and four quality presets, with average frame rates recorded for each. The database did not record minimum or maximum frame rate values, so the analysis relies on average FPS as the primary metric.

At 1920x1080, the results are the strongest of any resolution tested. The Low preset produces an average of 77.4 FPS, which is the only configuration in the entire dataset that clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. The Medium preset drops to 52.9 FPS, a reduction of roughly 32% compared to Low. High settings yield 49 FPS, slightly below Medium. The Ultra preset falls to 34.5 FPS, which is less than half of the Low preset's performance. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is substantial, indicating that the GPU is the limiting factor when visual quality is pushed upward.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance ceiling drops considerably. The Low preset averages 53.3 FPS, which is the best result at this resolution but still below the 60 FPS target. Medium follows at 37.8 FPS, and High is nearly identical at 37.4 FPS. Ultra falls to 25 FPS, a steep decline that makes this preset impractical for smooth gameplay. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 28.3 FPS, showing that preset selection has an outsized impact on playability here.

At 3840x2160, the combo is clearly out of its depth. The Low preset averages 34.8 FPS, the only 4K result above 30 FPS. Medium drops to 24 FPS, High to 22.7 FPS, and Ultra to 15.3 FPS. None of these numbers approach playable territory. The scaling from 1080p Low to 4K Low shows a drop from 77.4 FPS to 34.8 FPS, a loss of more than half the frame rate when moving up two resolution tiers.

The data shows a consistent pattern: as resolution increases, the gap between presets narrows in absolute terms but remains proportionally large. At 1080p, the spread from Low to Ultra is 42.9 FPS. At 1440p, the spread is 28.3 FPS. At 4K, the spread is 19.5 FPS. This compression at higher resolutions is typical when a GPU is saturated, and it confirms that the GTX 1650 is the dominant bottleneck in this pairing.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Lockdown Protocol at 60 FPS?

A: Only at 1920x1080 with the Low preset, where the average FPS is 77.4. At all other tested resolutions and presets, the average FPS falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best playable setting for this system?

A: The only playable configuration in the database is 1920x1080 with Low settings, which records an average of 77.4 FPS. No other preset at any resolution clears 60 FPS.

Q: How does the GTX 1650 perform at 1440p in this game?

A: The best 1440p result is 53.3 FPS on Low settings. Medium and High both sit around 37 FPS, while Ultra drops to 25 FPS. None of these are playable by the 60 FPS standard.

Q: Is 4K viable with this hardware?

A: No. The highest 4K average is 34.8 FPS on Low settings. Ultra at 4K averages only 15.3 FPS.

Q: Which matters more for this game, the CPU or the GPU?

A: The performance scaling across resolutions points to the GPU as the limiting factor. The Ryzen 5 8400F scores in the 77th percentile among all CPUs, while the GTX 1650 sits in the 40th percentile among all GPUs. The frame rate drops sharply as resolution increases, which is characteristic of GPU-bound scenarios.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested systems?

A: It ranks 3624 out of 3714 combos tested for Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the bottom 3% of the database.

How This Combo Ranks

The database ranks this pairing at 3624 out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. That places it in the bottom 2.4% of all configurations tested, which is a poor standing for a game that appears to favor more capable graphics hardware. The low rank is consistent with the measured FPS data: this combo only delivers playable performance at the lowest settings and resolution tested.

The GTX 1650 is the primary reason for this low ranking. It sits in the 40th percentile among all GPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 7472. The Ryzen 5 8400F, by contrast, is a much stronger component, ranking in the 77th percentile among all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 25005. When a high-percentile CPU is paired with a low-percentile GPU, the result is typically a GPU-bound system, and the FPS data confirms this dynamic.

The rank of 3624 out of 3714 means this combo is outperformed by the vast majority of tested systems. For a game like Lockdown Protocol, which is an FPS title, this places the combo at a significant disadvantage for competitive play. The only saving grace is the 1080p Low result, which does clear the playable threshold, but the overall standing in the database reflects a system that is heavily constrained by its graphics card.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the Ryzen 5 8400F are closely matched in average benchmark score. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F scores 24964, just 0.2% lower than the 8400F's 25005. The Intel Core i7-11850H scores 24935, a 0.3% difference. The Intel Core i7-13620H scores 24911, a 0.4% difference. On the higher side, the AMD EPYC 9474F scores 25103, which is 0.4% above the 8400F. In practical terms, any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Lockdown Protocol, meaning the frame rate differences would be negligible.

For the GTX 1650, the nearest rivals are also very close in score. The AMD Radeon HD 8850M scores 7447, 0.3% lower than the 1650's 7472. The Intel UHD Graphics 750 scores 7441, 0.4% lower. The AMD Radeon R7 350 scores 7425, 0.6% lower. The Intel Arc A310 scores 7550, which is 1% higher. A system builder swapping the GTX 1650 for any of these alternatives would see virtually the same frame rates, assuming the rest of the system remained unchanged. None of these alternatives would meaningfully improve the 4K or 1440p results, as all of them sit in the same performance tier.

The takeaway from the rival data is that this combo's performance is firmly locked into its GPU tier. The CPU has headroom, as evidenced by its much higher benchmark scores and percentile ranking, but the GPU holds the entire system back. Upgrading the GPU to a higher-tier card would be the only meaningful way to improve Lockdown Protocol performance.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data clearly indicates that the GPU is the dominant factor in Lockdown Protocol for this combo. The Ryzen 5 8400F is a capable processor, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20851 and a single-core score of 2943. It ranks in the 77th percentile among all CPUs, which puts it well above average. The GTX 1650, on the other hand, ranks in the 40th percentile among all GPUs, with a Passmark G3D score of 7880 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 305.

The FPS scaling across resolutions supports this conclusion. At 1080p Low, the combo averages 77.4 FPS. At 1440p Low, it drops to 53.3 FPS. At 4K Low, it falls to 34.8 FPS. This type of steep decline with increasing resolution is the signature of a GPU-bound system. If the CPU were the limiting factor, the frame rates would remain relatively flat across resolutions, as the CPU workload does not scale with pixel count.

Preset scaling tells a similar story. At 1080p, moving from Low to Ultra reduces the average FPS from 77.4 to 34.5. The GPU is responsible for processing the increased visual complexity, so the sharp drop indicates that the GTX 1650 is being pushed to its limits. The CPU is unlikely to be the bottleneck here, as its benchmark scores are far stronger than the GPU's.

At higher resolutions, the GPU becomes even more of a limiting factor. At 1440p, the difference between Low and Medium is 15.5 FPS, while the difference between Medium and High is only 0.4 FPS. This suggests that the GPU is already saturated at Medium settings and cannot extract additional performance from lower-quality settings. At 4K, even the Low preset produces only 34.8 FPS, confirming that the GPU is overwhelmed.

The CPU's role is not entirely negligible, but it is secondary. The Ryzen 5 8400F provides enough processing power to avoid bottlenecking the GTX 1650 in this game. Swapping in a weaker CPU would likely produce similar FPS numbers, since the GPU is the limiting factor. Conversely, upgrading the GPU while keeping the CPU would yield significant performance gains, as the 8400F has ample headroom.

The Verdict

This combo can run Lockdown Protocol, but only under a narrow set of conditions. The verdict by resolution is clear: at 3840x2160, there are no playable settings, and no best settings are recorded. The same is true at 2560x1440, where no preset clears the 60 FPS threshold. At 1920x1080, the Low preset is the only playable option, with an average of 77.4 FPS.

For a player targeting 1080p, this system is functional. The Low preset delivers smooth frame rates that exceed the 60 FPS target by a comfortable margin. Medium and High settings at 1080p are borderline, with averages of 52.9 and 49 FPS respectively, but they do not meet the playable standard. Ultra at 1080p is not recommended, as it drops to 34.5 FPS.

At 1440p, the combo falls short across the board. Even the Low preset, which averages 53.3 FPS, misses the 60 FPS target. Players with a 1440p monitor would need to accept sub-60 FPS performance or lower the resolution to 1080p. At 4K, the system is not viable for this game under any preset.

The verdict is straightforward: this is a 1080p Low system for Lockdown Protocol. It will run the game smoothly at that configuration, but it will struggle at higher resolutions and settings. The GPU is the limiting factor, and the CPU has enough performance headroom to support a future GPU upgrade should the need arise. For now, the practical path is to play at 1080p Low and enjoy the stable frame rates it provides.