Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 delivers a robust Lockdown Protocol experience, with measured frame rates that comfortably exceed the 60 FPS playable threshold across most settings at 1440p and 1080p, while 4K remains viable at High settings. This combination ranks in the 1588th position out of 3714 tested combos for this game, placing it in the upper half of all configurations evaluated.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo shows its strongest performance headroom. The Low preset produces an average of 214 FPS, which is the highest frame rate recorded for this configuration in any scenario. Moving up the quality ladder, the Medium preset averages 152 FPS with a minimum of 129 FPS and a maximum of 175 FPS. High settings still deliver a very fluid 133 FPS average, while the Ultra preset remains well above the playability threshold at 99 FPS average. The data indicates that even the most demanding preset at 1080p leaves substantial performance in reserve, suggesting this resolution is ideal for high-refresh-rate displays.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates scale down predictably but remain strong. The Low preset averages 157 FPS, which is still exceptionally high for a 1440p workload. Medium settings produce 111 FPS average with a minimum of 95 FPS and a maximum of 128 FPS, showing tight frame pacing. High settings average 97 FPS, while Ultra drops to 73 FPS average. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 84 FPS, indicating that the GPU has enough bandwidth to handle the increased pixel count without collapsing under the heaviest preset.

At 3840x2160, the performance curve becomes more constrained. The Low preset averages 101 FPS, which is the only 4K setting that exceeds the 100 FPS mark. Medium settings average 72 FPS with a minimum of 61 FPS and a maximum of 83 FPS, placing the minimum right at the edge of the playable threshold. High settings average 63 FPS, which still clears the 60 FPS bar but with less headroom. The Ultra preset falls to 47 FPS average, which is the only measured configuration that fails to reach playable status. The scaling from 1440p to 4K shows a 26% reduction in average FPS at High settings, from 97 to 63, and a 36% reduction at Ultra, from 73 to 47.

How This Combo Ranks

The comboRankInGame places this CPU-GPU pairing at 1588 out of 3714 tested combinations, which corresponds to the top 43% of all configurations evaluated for Lockdown Protocol. This rank reflects a balanced system that can handle the game’s requirements without being exceptional. The RTX 3070 sits at the 61st percentile among all GPUs, while the Ryzen 5 8400F ranks at the 77th percentile among all CPUs, suggesting the processor has more relative headroom than the graphics card in this pairing.

The ranking implies that this system will outperform the majority of tested combos, but it will not compete with top-tier configurations that feature higher-end GPUs. The 4K Ultra result of 47 FPS is the primary weakness in this profile, as it represents the only scenario where the combo falls below the playable threshold. For gamers targeting 1440p or 1080p, the rank suggests a comfortable experience, but for 4K enthusiasts, the data indicates that this pairing sits at the boundary of what is acceptable.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions reveals how the GPU becomes the limiting factor as pixel count increases. At 1920x1080, the difference between Low and Ultra is 115 FPS (from 214 to 99), which demonstrates that the RTX 3070 has ample compute resources at this resolution. The Ryzen 5 8400F, with its 6 cores and 12 threads from the Zen 4 architecture, provides enough single-thread performance to keep the GPU fed, as evidenced by the high frame rates even at Low settings.

At 2560x1440, the CPU-GPU balance shifts. The 1440p Low preset at 157 FPS shows that the CPU can still drive high frame rates, but the Ultra preset at 73 FPS indicates the GPU is now doing more of the heavy lifting. The 84 FPS spread between Low and Ultra at this resolution is smaller than the 115 FPS spread at 1080p, suggesting that the GPU’s workload is increasing faster than the CPU’s. This pattern is consistent with a game that scales its rendering load primarily with resolution.

At 3840x2160, the GPU’s dominance becomes clear. The Low preset at 101 FPS and Ultra at 47 FPS show a 54 FPS spread, but the absolute values are much lower. The CPU is no longer the bottleneck; the RTX 3070’s 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are being taxed heavily. The Medium preset’s minimum of 61 FPS at 4K is telling — it shows that the GPU can barely sustain playable frame rates even at moderate settings. The data indicates that for this game, the RTX 3070 is the primary determinant of performance at 4K, while the Ryzen 5 8400F remains sufficient at lower resolutions.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Lockdown Protocol at 4K with playable frame rates?

A: Yes, but only up to High settings. The 4K High preset averages 63 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold, while Medium averages 72 FPS and Low averages 101 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K averages 47 FPS, which is not playable.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p that maintains 60 FPS?

A: The Ultra preset at 1440p averages 73 FPS, making it the most demanding preset that stays above the playable threshold. All four presets at 1440p — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — achieve average frame rates above 60 FPS.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 8400F compare to its closest rival in raw benchmark scores?

A: The Ryzen 5 8400F has an average benchmark score of 25005, which is 0.2% higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F’s score of 24964 and 0.3% higher than the Intel Core i7-11850H’s 24935. It trails the AMD EPYC 9474F by 0.4%, which scores 25103.

Q: What is the lowest frame rate recorded for this combo in any tested scenario?

A: The lowest minimum FPS recorded is 61 FPS, which occurs at 3840x2160 with Medium settings. The minimum FPS values are only provided for Medium presets across all resolutions, with 129 FPS at 1080p and 95 FPS at 1440p.

Q: Is the RTX 3070’s performance close to any other GPU in the database?

A: The RTX 3070’s average benchmark score is 17208. The AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT scores 17083, which is 0.7% lower, while the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 scores 17037, 1% lower. The NVIDIA Tesla K40c scores 17468, which is 1.5% higher.

Q: Does the 1080p Ultra preset maintain frame rates above 60 FPS?

A: Yes, the 1080p Ultra preset averages 99 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold. This makes 1080p the only resolution where the Ultra preset is fully playable, alongside 1440p Ultra at 73 FPS.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Ryzen 5 8400F’s nearest rivals in the CPU database provide a useful reference for systems with similar processor-level performance. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F is the closest match, with an average benchmark score that is only 0.2% different. This CPU shares the same Zen 4 architecture family and would behave nearly identically in Lockdown Protocol. The Intel Core i7-11850H and Intel Core i7-13620H are within 0.3% and 0.4% respectively, meaning these laptop-class processors deliver comparable multithreaded performance despite different platform characteristics. The AMD EPYC 9474F is slightly faster at 0.4% above, but it is a server-oriented chip unlikely to appear in a gaming desktop.

On the GPU side, the RTX 3070’s nearest rivals show that several alternatives would produce similar frame rates in this game. The AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT is the closest match, with an average score 0.7% lower, meaning it would likely deliver frame rates within a few FPS of the RTX 3070 across all presets. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 and AMD Radeon HD 7970M are older architectures that score 1% and 1.1% lower respectively, so they would trail slightly in demanding scenarios. The NVIDIA Tesla K40c scores 1.5% higher, but as a compute-focused card, its gaming drivers and memory configuration make it an impractical alternative for this use case.

For someone considering a build around this performance tier, swapping the Ryzen 5 8400F for a Ryzen 5 7500F would produce virtually identical results, as would pairing the RTX 3070 with an RX 7600 XT. These alternatives would maintain the same playability profile: strong 1080p and 1440p performance with 4K limited to High settings.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the most demanding setting that stays at or above 60 FPS, averaging 99 FPS. This provides the highest visual quality while still leaving a 39 FPS buffer above the playable threshold. The High preset at 133 FPS and Medium at 152 FPS offer progressively higher frame rates for competitive play.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset again emerges as the best choice, averaging 73 FPS. This clears the 60 FPS threshold by 13 FPS, which is a modest but sufficient margin. The High preset at 97 FPS and Medium at 111 FPS provide alternative options for gamers who prioritize smoother motion over maximum visual fidelity.

At 3840x2160, the High preset is the most demanding option that stays playable, averaging 63 FPS. This is a narrow margin of just 3 FPS above the threshold, so players may experience occasional dips below 60 FPS in heavy scenes. The Medium preset at 72 FPS offers a more comfortable cushion, while the Low preset at 101 FPS provides the smoothest 4K experience. The Ultra preset at 47 FPS is not recommended at this resolution.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol, but the experience varies significantly by resolution and preset. At 1920x1080, all four presets — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — clear the 60 FPS threshold, with the Ultra preset averaging 99 FPS. This makes 1080p the most versatile resolution for this combo, suitable for both high-refresh-rate monitors and maximum visual quality.

At 2560x1440, the system also runs all presets above 60 FPS, with Ultra averaging 73 FPS. This is the sweet spot for this configuration, balancing visual fidelity with smooth gameplay. The 1440p Ultra result of 73 FPS is particularly impressive given that it exceeds the 4K High result by 10 FPS while offering higher pixel density.

At 3840x2160, the verdict is more nuanced. The High preset averages 63 FPS, which technically clears the playable threshold, but the margin is slim. The Medium preset at 72 FPS is a safer choice for consistent performance, while the Low preset at 101 FPS provides the most headroom. The Ultra preset at 47 FPS fails the playability test and should be avoided at 4K.

The data indicates that this AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 combination is a capable pairing for Lockdown Protocol, with the CPU’s 77th percentile ranking and the GPU’s 61st percentile ranking combining to deliver a top-43% overall result. The primary limitation is 4K Ultra performance, which falls short of the 60 FPS target. For gamers willing to dial settings down to High at 4K or embrace the excellent 1440p experience, this system delivers a fully playable and enjoyable experience.