Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER delivers a versatile 1080p and 1440p experience in Lockdown Protocol, with 4K gaming requiring lowered settings. The measured data shows this combo is well balanced for high-refresh 1080p play and solidly playable at 1440p, while 4K is limited to Medium settings to hold a stable framerate.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers triple-digit frame rates across most presets. The Low preset reaches an average of 173.9 FPS, the highest recorded for this pairing. Medium settings produce 122.6 FPS on average, while High settings yield 110.5 FPS. The Ultra preset still clears the 60 FPS threshold comfortably with an average of 84.1 FPS. This resolution is clearly the strongest performance tier for this hardware combination.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages remain very playable but show a noticeable step down from 1080p. Low settings average 126.4 FPS, which is still excellent for competitive play. Medium settings average 91.7 FPS, and High settings produce 78.6 FPS. The Ultra preset lands at 62.2 FPS, which sits just above the playable threshold of 60 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows roughly a 25-30% reduction in frame rate across presets, depending on which pair you compare.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes significantly. The Low preset averages 82.8 FPS, which is still playable. Medium settings average 61.1 FPS, just clearing the playable line. High settings drop to 53.7 FPS, below the threshold, and Ultra settings fall to 40.8 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is very large, roughly a 50% reduction in average frame rate, indicating that the GPU is heavily stressed by the highest presets at that resolution. No min or max FPS data was recorded in the database for any resolution, so the analysis relies entirely on average frame rates.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data indicates that the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is the primary performance limiter at higher resolutions, while the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F provides ample headroom at lower resolutions. This is visible in the scaling pattern across resolutions. At 1080p, the gap between Low and Ultra is 89.8 FPS (173.9 to 84.1), which shows the GPU handling a wide range of workloads. At 1440p, that gap narrows to 64.2 FPS (126.4 to 62.2), and at 4K it narrows further to 42.0 FPS (82.8 to 40.8). The shrinking delta between presets as resolution increases is a classic sign of increasing GPU-bound behavior.

The 8400F has a passmark multithread score of 24389 and a passmark single-thread score of 3685, placing it in the 77th percentile of all CPUs. This means it has strong per-core performance for gaming. At 1080p Low, the frame rate of 173.9 FPS suggests the CPU is not a bottleneck, as the GPU is still able to push a very high frame count. At 4K, the average frame rates drop to 40-80 FPS depending on preset, which is typical for a GPU-limited scenario.

The CPU's role becomes more relevant when comparing the 1080p results to the 1440p results. The drop from 110.5 FPS at 1080p High to 78.6 FPS at 1440p High is a 31.9% reduction, which is close to the raw pixel count difference. This indicates the GPU is the deciding factor in that transition. For this game, the recorded data suggests that the Ryzen 5 8400F is sufficient for feeding the RTX 2070 SUPER at all tested settings, and that users should look to GPU settings first when trying to raise frame rates.

Similar Performance Alternatives

When looking at the database's nearest rivals for the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F sits very close to several other processors. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F is the closest match with an average benchmark score of 24964, a delta of only 0.2% from the 8400F's 25005. The Intel Core i7-11850H scores 24935, a 0.3% delta, and the Intel Core i7-13620H scores 24911, a 0.4% delta. The AMD EPYC 9474F scores 25103, which is 0.4% on the other side. In practice, these differences are negligible, so any of these CPUs would behave nearly identically to the Ryzen 5 8400F in Lockdown Protocol, assuming the rest of the system is the same.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 20282, which puts it in the 65th percentile of all GPUs. The nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M with a score of 20480 and a delta of -1%, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile at 20534 with a delta of -1.2%, the Intel Arc B570 at 20556 with a delta of -1.3%, and the Intel Arc A750 at 20582 with a delta of -1.5%. All of these are within 1.5% of the RTX 2070 SUPER's score, meaning the frame rates in the measured FPS table would be within a few FPS if you swapped in any of those GPUs. Users with those cards should expect very similar performance in Lockdown, particularly in the resolution and preset combos listed.

The Verdict

The recorded data answers the question of whether this PC can run Lockdown Protocol. At 1920x1080, the answer is a clear yes. Every preset from Low to Ultra clears the 60 FPS threshold. The best settings at 1080p are Ultra, which averages 84.1 FPS, offering a very good visual experience with fluid motion.

At 2560x1440, the answer is also yes, but with more care. The database lists all four presets as playable. The best settings are Ultra at 62.2 FPS average, which is just above the threshold. If you want to secure a frame rate closer to the monitor's refresh rate, Medium at 91.7 FPS or High at 78.6 FPS are strong options. Low settings give 126.4 FPS for competitive use.

At 3840x2160, the verdict is conditional. The database shows that Low and Medium settings are playable, with Medium being the best at 61.1 FPS average. High settings at 53.7 FPS and Ultra at 40.8 FPS fall below the playable threshold, so those presets are not recommended for a smooth experience at 4K. For 4K gaming, users should stick to Medium settings and accept a frame rate just above 60 FPS.

The baseline threshold is set at 60 FPS in the database, and the verdict by resolution confirms that this combo can handle 1080p and 1440p without issue, while 4K requires a settings compromise. This system is best suited for 1080p Ultra or 1440p High/Medium play, with 4K reserved for those who prioritize resolution over frame rate.

FAQ

Q: What is the best preset for 1920x1080 on this system?

A: The database lists Ultra as the best settings for 1080p, with an average FPS of 84.1. All presets, including High, Medium, and Low, are playable at this resolution.

Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 2560x1440?

A: Yes. All four presets are playable at 1440p. The Ultra preset averages 62.2 FPS, while High reaches 78.6 FPS, Medium 91.7 FPS, and Low 126.4 FPS.

Q: What are the playable settings at 3840x2160?

A: The database shows Low and Medium presets as playable at 4K. The Medium preset is the best option, averaging 61.1 FPS, which just clears the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival, the Ryzen 5 7500F?

A: The Ryzen 5 8400F has an average score of 25005, while the Ryzen 5 7500F scores 24964, a delta of only 0.2%. The performance difference is negligible for gaming.

Q: How does the RTX 2070 SUPER compare to the Intel Arc A750?

A: The RTX 2070 SUPER has an average GPU score of 20282. The Intel Arc A750 scores 20582, which is a 1.5% higher score. In practice, the measured FPS in this game would be very close between the two.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game at 1440p?

A: The measured data shows a significant frame rate drop from 1080p to 1440p (for example, High settings go from 110.5 FPS to 78.6 FPS), which indicates the GPU is the primary bottleneck at this resolution. The CPU's high single-thread score (3685) and 77th percentile rating suggest it is not limiting the frame rate here.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database's ranking of tested hardware combinations for Lockdown Protocol, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is ranked 2149 out of a total of 3714 tested combos. This places it in the upper portion of the field, above the median but not near the top. The percentile ranking for the GPU is 65th, and for the CPU it is 77th, which means both components are above average compared to all other parts in the database. The combo rank is 2149, which reflects its overall position when considered together.

The ranking suggests that while this system is not a high-end contender, it is far from entry-level. The recorded frame rates support this, as the system performs well at 1080p and is capable of 1440p play, even at Ultra settings. The 4K performance is limited, but that is not unusual for this class of GPU. For a user with this exact pairing, the data indicates a strong, balanced build for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K being a secondary consideration. The measured FPS numbers across all resolutions and presets are consistent with the hardware's overall ranking in the database.