Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti combination ranks at position 925 out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol, placing it comfortably in the upper quartile of all tested hardware pairings. This is a strong result that reflects a well-balanced pairing: the CPU’s 6-core/12-thread Zen 4 design with a 4.70 GHz boost clock provides solid foundation, while the GPU’s Ampere architecture with 10,240 shading units and 12 GB of GDDR6X memory delivers the heavy lifting. The data indicates this combo is not a fringe outlier but rather a dependable mid-to-high-tier performer, with the RTX 3080 Ti sitting in the 83rd percentile of all GPUs and the Ryzen 5 8400F in the 77th percentile of all CPUs.

How This Combo Ranks

At rank 925 out of 3,714 combos, this pairing sits in the top 25% of all tested configurations for Lockdown Protocol. That ranking becomes more meaningful when you examine the benchmarks: the CPU posts an average benchmark score of 25,005, which puts it within 0.4% of the AMD EPYC 9474F and just 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F. The GPU’s average benchmark score of 41,187 places it 0.8% above the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 and 2% above the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070. These are not marginal components; both parts sit near the top of their respective performance bands, and the combo rank reflects that synergy.

The measured FPS data reinforces the ranking. At 1920x1080, the combo clears 60 FPS at every preset, with Low settings hitting 259.8 FPS average, Medium at 185 FPS, High at 160.9 FPS, and Ultra at 119.5 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440, the numbers remain strong: Low delivers 193 FPS average, Medium 137.5 FPS, High 117.5 FPS, and Ultra still holds 86.6 FPS. Even at 3840x2160, the combo maintains playability on three of four presets, with High averaging 74.6 FPS and Low hitting 120.5 FPS. Only Ultra at 4K drops below the 60 FPS threshold, averaging 58.3 FPS. This pattern shows a combo that scales predictably with resolution and settings, with the ranking reflecting genuine headroom rather than a narrow margin.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F is virtually identical in average benchmark score, differing by only 0.2%. The Intel Core i7-11850H and Intel Core i7-13620H are also close, with deltas of 0.3% and 0.4% respectively. The AMD EPYC 9474F sits 0.4% higher. In practical terms, swapping the Ryzen 5 8400F for any of these would yield nearly indistinguishable frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, as the CPU is rarely the bottleneck at lower resolutions where the GPU dominates.

On the GPU side, the nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070, which scores 2% lower on average. The AMD Radeon Pro 5300 is 0.8% higher, while the NVIDIA Tesla M40 24 GB and standard Tesla M40 are 1.2% and 1.7% lower respectively. For a gamer, the RTX 5070 is the most relevant alternative, and the data shows it would produce slightly lower but still comparable performance. The Tesla cards are workstation parts and less relevant for this game, but their proximity in score indicates the RTX 3080 Ti is performing at a level that is well established and consistent with its class.

These alternatives matter for upgrade decisions. If you already own a Ryzen 5 7500F, there is no meaningful reason to switch to the 8400F, as the 0.2% delta will never be visible in frame rates. Similarly, if you are choosing between the RTX 3080 Ti and RTX 5070, the 2% gap means the older card holds its own, and the decision would hinge on features like ray tracing or DLSS rather than raw rasterization performance.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results show a clear division of labor between the CPU and GPU across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the GPU is the primary driver of performance, but the CPU’s single-thread strength (3DMark single-thread score of 951) ensures it does not hold back the frame rate. The jump from Low to Ultra at 1080p is substantial: 259.8 FPS down to 119.5 FPS, a 54% reduction. This is almost entirely GPU-bound scaling, as the CPU’s workload stays relatively constant while the GPU’s fill rate and shading load increase with quality settings.

At 2560x1440, the pattern continues but with more pressure on the GPU. Low settings yield 193 FPS, while Ultra drops to 86.6 FPS, a 55% reduction. The CPU’s role becomes slightly less prominent because the GPU is working harder to fill more pixels. However, the Ryzen 5 8400F’s multi-thread score of 24,389 in PassMark indicates it has ample headroom for the game’s CPU demands, and the 3DMark 16-thread score of 6,091 suggests it can handle background tasks without impacting frame pacing.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is unequivocally the bottleneck. The RTX 3080 Ti’s 912.4 GB/s memory bandwidth and 34.10 TFLOPS FP32 performance are pushed to their limits, and the CPU’s influence fades. The gap between Low (120.5 FPS) and Ultra (58.3 FPS) is 51%, but the absolute numbers show that the GPU’s raw throughput is the limiting factor. The CPU’s 16 MB L3 cache and dual-channel DDR5 memory support are sufficient for this resolution, but the GPU’s 12 GB VRAM and 384-bit bus are what determine whether you can maintain 60 FPS.

The scaling between resolutions is informative. At High settings, 1080p yields 160.9 FPS, 1440p yields 117.5 FPS, and 4K yields 74.6 FPS. That is a 35% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a further 37% drop to 4K. This consistent degradation confirms that the GPU is the dominant factor across all settings, with the CPU providing a stable foundation that never becomes a limiting factor in this game.

The Verdict

The verdict is clear: this PC can run Lockdown Protocol at 60 FPS or higher on almost every preset and resolution combination. At 1920x1080, all four presets are playable, with Ultra averaging 119.5 FPS. At 2560x1440, all four presets are also playable, with Ultra averaging 86.6 FPS. At 3840x2160, High, Low, and Medium all clear the 60 FPS threshold, with High being the best playable setting at 74.6 FPS average. The only combination that fails to hit 60 FPS is 4K Ultra, which averages 58.3 FPS — close enough that a minor settings tweak or driver update could bridge the gap, but the data shows it as just below the line.

For the best balance of visual quality and performance, the data suggests 1440p Ultra as the sweet spot, delivering 86.6 FPS with maximum settings. At 4K, High is the recommended playable setting, offering 74.6 FPS with a significant visual upgrade over Medium (87.2 FPS) or Low (120.5 FPS). If you prioritize frame rate over fidelity, 1080p Low at 259.8 FPS is available for competitive play, but the combo’s strength means you rarely need to compromise.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the measured average FPS values are: Low 120.5, Medium 87.2, High 74.6, and Ultra 58.3. The spread from Low to Ultra is 62.2 FPS, showing a steep but predictable curve as settings increase. The jump from Low to Medium is 33.3 FPS, from Medium to High is 12.6 FPS, and from High to Ultra is 16.3 FPS. This indicates that the biggest performance hit comes from moving off Low, while the difference between Medium and High is more modest.

At 2560x1440, the numbers are: Low 193, Medium 137.5, High 117.5, and Ultra 86.6. The Low-to-Ultra spread is 106.4 FPS, with the largest single drop between Low and Medium at 55.5 FPS. The Medium-to-High gap is 20 FPS, and the High-to-Ultra gap is 30.9 FPS. This resolution offers the most headroom, with even Ultra remaining well above 60 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the results are: Low 259.8, Medium 185, High 160.9, and Ultra 119.5. The Low-to-Ultra spread is 140.3 FPS, with Low being the only preset that approaches the 260 FPS range. The Medium-to-High gap is 24.1 FPS, while the High-to-Ultra gap is 41.4 FPS. This resolution is clearly GPU-bound at the higher presets, but the CPU’s 3DMark 8-thread score of 5,275 ensures it keeps up with the GPU’s output.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Lockdown Protocol at 4K?

A: Yes, at 4K the combo clears 60 FPS on High (74.6 FPS), Medium (87.2 FPS), and Low (120.5 FPS) presets. Ultra averages 58.3 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold, so High is the best playable setting at this resolution.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p?

A: The data shows all four presets are playable at 2560x1440, but Ultra delivers the highest quality at 86.6 FPS average. This is the recommended choice for maximum visual fidelity while maintaining well above 60 FPS.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 8400F compare to the Ryzen 5 7500F?

A: The two CPUs have nearly identical average benchmark scores, with the 8400F scoring 25,005 and the 7500F scoring 24,964, a delta of 0.2%. In practical terms, they perform the same in Lockdown Protocol, and the choice between them would not affect frame rates.

Q: Is the RTX 3080 Ti a better choice than the RTX 5070?

A: The RTX 3080 Ti has an average benchmark score of 41,187, which is 2% higher than the RTX 5070’s 40,377. For Lockdown Protocol, the 3080 Ti would deliver slightly higher frame rates, though the difference is unlikely to be noticeable in most scenarios.

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

A: At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo averages 160.9 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold and provides a smooth experience for both casual and competitive play.

Q: Why is 4K Ultra below 60 FPS?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 58.3. This is the only tested configuration that falls below the 60 FPS threshold, and it reflects the GPU’s limits at maximum settings and maximum resolution. Dropping to High settings brings the average up to 74.6 FPS.