Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is a high-performance combination that delivers a smooth 60+ FPS experience in Lockdown Protocol across all tested resolutions, with the data showing that only the most demanding 4K Ultra preset falls below the playability threshold. The measured results indicate this combo ranks in the 1027th position out of 3714 tested combinations, placing it comfortably in the upper third of all systems. The CPU’s benchmark scores, including a Cinebench R23 multi-core result of 20851 and a PassMark single-thread score of 3685, complement the GPU’s PassMark G3D score of 25086 to produce frame rates that are consistently high even at 4K resolution.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is High, which delivers an average of 71.6 FPS. The data shows that Ultra settings at 4K produce an average of 57.6 FPS, falling short of the 60 FPS playability threshold. The Medium preset at this resolution yields 87.2 FPS, while Low reaches 115.4 FPS, but High is the optimal choice for visual fidelity without sacrificing smoothness.

For 2560x1440, the verdict is clear: Ultra settings are fully playable with an average of 84.5 FPS. This resolution allows the combo to stretch its legs, with High producing 116.1 FPS, Medium reaching 128 FPS, and Low hitting 185.7 FPS. The 60 FPS threshold is not merely met but exceeded by a substantial margin across all presets.

At 1920x1080, Ultra is the recommended setting, delivering an average of 116.7 FPS. This is the resolution where the combo operates at peak efficiency, with High at 152.5 FPS, Medium at 176.1 FPS, and Low achieving an exceptionally high 247.8 FPS. The data indicates that even the heaviest preset at 1080p leaves significant headroom, making this resolution ideal for competitive play or high-refresh-rate monitors.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results reveal a clear pattern in how the CPU and GPU divide responsibilities across resolutions in Lockdown Protocol. At 1920x1080, the frame rates scale dramatically with settings changes, from 247.8 FPS at Low to 116.7 FPS at Ultra, a reduction of roughly 53%. This steep drop suggests the GPU is the primary bottleneck at lower resolutions, as the CPU has ample headroom to feed frames but the graphics card struggles with increased visual complexity.

Moving to 2560x1440, the scaling becomes less severe but still pronounced: Low produces 185.7 FPS while Ultra drops to 84.5 FPS, a 54% reduction. The consistency of this percentage across 1080p and 1440p indicates the GPU remains the dominant constraint. However, at 3840x2160, the pattern shifts. The gap between Low (115.4 FPS) and Ultra (57.6 FPS) narrows to 50%, and the absolute numbers drop significantly, confirming that the RTX 3080’s throughput is the limiting factor at 4K.

The CPU’s role becomes more apparent when comparing the same settings across resolutions. For example, at Ultra settings, performance drops from 116.7 FPS at 1080p to 84.5 FPS at 1440p and then to 57.6 FPS at 4K. This progressive decline with increasing pixel count is characteristic of GPU-bound scenarios. The Ryzen 5 8400F, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, provides sufficient processing power to avoid becoming the bottleneck in this title, as evidenced by the fact that even the highest frame rates at 1080p Low (247.8 FPS) are not capped by CPU limitations.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the measured average frame rates are as follows: Low settings produce 115.4 FPS, Medium reaches 87.2 FPS, High delivers 71.6 FPS, and Ultra drops to 57.6 FPS. The progression shows a steady decline of roughly 24-28 FPS between each successive preset, with the Ultra setting being the only one that fails to clear the 60 FPS threshold.

The 2560x1440 resolution shows a wider spread of performance: Low achieves 185.7 FPS, Medium jumps to 128 FPS, High settles at 116.1 FPS, and Ultra maintains 84.5 FPS. The difference between Medium and High is relatively small (11.9 FPS), while the gap between High and Ultra is more substantial (31.6 FPS), indicating that the Ultra preset introduces a significant rendering load.

At 1920x1080, the frame rates are uniformly high: Low delivers 247.8 FPS, Medium reaches 176.1 FPS, High produces 152.5 FPS, and Ultra still manages 116.7 FPS. The data shows that even the weakest preset at this resolution outperforms the best preset at 4K, highlighting the dramatic impact of resolution on this GPU’s performance. Notably, the delta between Low and Medium at 1080p is 71.7 FPS, which is larger than the entire range of frame rates observed at 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 combination holds the 1027th rank out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the top 27.7% of all systems. This ranking reflects a balanced pairing where neither component severely limits the other. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 25005 places it in the 77th percentile of all CPUs, with its nearest rival being the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F at a delta of just 0.2%. The GPU’s average benchmark score of 23172 puts it in the 68th percentile of all GPUs, with the NVIDIA P106-100 trailing by only -0.3%.

The ranking is particularly strong given that the GPU sits in the 68th percentile, yet the combo achieves a top-quartile position in this specific game. This suggests Lockdown Protocol is well-optimized for the RTX 3080’s architecture. The CPU’s 77th percentile ranking provides a solid foundation, but the data indicates the GPU is the more influential component for this title’s performance. The near-identical scores of the nearest rivals—all within 0.4% of the CPU’s average—demonstrate that the Ryzen 5 8400F is competitively positioned, though the game’s performance leans heavily on the graphics card.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The measured data shows an average of 71.6 FPS at 3840x2160 with High settings, which exceeds the 60 FPS playability threshold. Ultra settings at 4K fall short at 57.6 FPS.

Q: What is the best resolution for maximum visual quality with this combo?

A: At 2560x1440, Ultra settings are fully playable with an average of 84.5 FPS, and at 1920x1080, Ultra reaches 116.7 FPS. The 1440p Ultra setting offers the best balance of resolution and visual fidelity while maintaining well above 60 FPS.

Q: How does this combo compare to other tested systems?

A: The combination ranks 1027th out of 3714 tested combos, placing it in the top 27.7% of all systems. The CPU performs within 0.4% of its nearest rivals, including the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and Intel Core i7-13620H.

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

A: The GPU is the dominant factor. At 1080p, frame rates drop from 247.8 FPS at Low to 116.7 FPS at Ultra, a 53% reduction. At 4K, the same settings range from 115.4 FPS to 57.6 FPS, confirming that resolution and preset changes primarily stress the RTX 3080.

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

A: The measured average at 1920x1080 with Medium settings is 176.1 FPS. This provides substantial headroom above the 60 FPS threshold, making it suitable for high-refresh-rate displays.

Q: Does the Ultra preset at 1440p stay above 60 FPS?

A: Yes. The average at 2560x1440 with Ultra settings is 84.5 FPS, which is comfortably above the playability threshold. This makes Ultra the best settings choice at this resolution.

The Verdict

This PC configuration can definitively run Lockdown Protocol at playable frame rates across all tested resolutions, with the verdict by resolution showing that 1920x1080 and 2560x1440 both support Ultra settings at 116.7 FPS and 84.5 FPS respectively. At 3840x2160, the system handles High settings at 71.6 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold, though Ultra dips to 57.6 FPS and should be avoided. The data confirms that this combo excels at 1440p, where the Ultra preset delivers a 40.8% margin above the playability threshold, providing a smooth and visually rich experience. For 4K gaming, the recommendation is to stick with High settings, as the 11.6 FPS advantage over Ultra is worth sacrificing for consistent frame pacing. Overall, this is a capable pairing for Lockdown Protocol, with the RTX 3080 proving to be the workhorse while the Ryzen 5 8400F provides ample support without bottlenecking at any resolution or preset combination.