Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 presents a mid-range 1080p and 1440p gaming configuration for the early-access FPS title Lockdown Protocol. Benchmark data shows this combo is highly capable at mainstream resolutions, though it encounters its first significant hurdles at 4K Ultra settings. The measured results indicate a system that delivers smooth frame rates for the majority of players, with performance scaling predictably as resolution and visual fidelity increase.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combination delivers its strongest performance across all presets. The lowest measured average is 87.8 FPS at Ultra settings, which already clears the 60 FPS playability threshold by a substantial margin. Stepping down to High settings yields 115.9 FPS, while Medium produces 134.1 FPS. The Low preset pushes performance to 188.9 FPS, demonstrating that the RTX 4060 has considerable headroom at this resolution for high-refresh-rate displays.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance remains robust but shows the expected decline. The Ultra preset averages 67.7 FPS, still comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold. High settings deliver 88.6 FPS, Medium reaches exactly 100 FPS, and Low settings achieve 141.2 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a drop of approximately 23% at Ultra settings, from 87.8 to 67.7 FPS, which is a moderate cost for the increase in pixel count.

At 3840x2160, the system begins to show its limits under maximum load. Ultra settings drop to 39.7 FPS, which falls well below the playable threshold and indicates a stutter-prone experience. High settings improve to 52.5 FPS, still short of 60 FPS. Medium settings reach 64.3 FPS, finally crossing the playability line, while Low settings achieve 87.7 FPS. The gap between Ultra and Low at 4K is substantial — a 48 FPS difference — highlighting how sensitive this title is to preset changes at higher resolutions.

The data reveals a clear pattern: 1080p is fully conquered with all presets well above 60 FPS, 1440p offers playable Ultra performance with room to spare, and 4K requires dropping to Medium or below for a smooth experience.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS scaling across resolutions provides insight into which component limits performance in Lockdown Protocol. At 1080p, the CPU has a more prominent role, as the GPU can render frames quickly enough that processor throughput becomes a larger factor. The 8400F’s 6-core, 12-thread Zen 4 architecture with a 4.70 GHz boost clock proves sufficient to feed the RTX 4060, as evidenced by the 188.9 FPS result at Low settings — this high frame rate suggests the CPU is not a bottleneck even when the GPU load is light.

As resolution increases to 1440p and 2160p, the GPU’s role becomes dominant. The RTX 4060’s 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus delivers 272.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which becomes increasingly taxed as pixel count rises. The performance drop from 1080p Ultra (87.8 FPS) to 1440p Ultra (67.7 FPS) and then to 4K Ultra (39.7 FPS) follows a pattern consistent with GPU-bound rendering — the CPU’s capability remains constant, but the GPU’s workload grows disproportionately.

The difference between presets at a fixed resolution further confirms this. At 4K, the jump from Low (87.7 FPS) to Ultra (39.7 FPS) represents a 55% reduction in frame rate, which is far larger than what CPU limitations would cause. This indicates that Lockdown Protocol’s graphical settings heavily influence GPU workload — likely through effects like shadows, reflections, and post-processing — while the CPU maintains a consistent baseline of game logic and physics processing.

Interestingly, the 8400F’s benchmark scores suggest it has ample headroom. 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. The RTX 4060, by contrast, sits in the 61st percentile among GPUs, suggesting that in this pairing, the GPU is the more likely constraint at higher resolutions, while the CPU comfortably supports high frame rates at 1080p.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F, the nearest performance rival is the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F, which scores 24964 in average benchmarks — a negligible 0.2% difference from the 8400F’s 25005. This means swapping between these two CPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol. The Intel Core i7-11850H and Intel Core i7-13620H are also close, with scores of 24935 and 24911 respectively, showing the 8400F is well-positioned among both desktop and mobile processors.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060’s nearest rival is the AMD Radeon HD 7790, which scores 17666 versus the RTX 4060’s 17639 — a negligible 0.2% difference. This is an unusual comparison given the generational gap, but the data shows these two GPUs produce similar average benchmark scores. The AMD Radeon 780M integrated graphics (17588) and AMD Radeon Pro 560 (17551) are also within 0.7% of the RTX 4060’s performance, indicating that users with these alternatives would see comparable frame rates in Lockdown Protocol.

For this specific game combo, the practical takeaway is that the CPU has multiple close alternatives that would not meaningfully change the measured FPS. The GPU’s rivals, however, are less common in modern gaming PCs — the HD 7790 is a legacy part, and the 780M is integrated — so the RTX 4060 remains the more straightforward choice for this title even though its benchmark peers are unusual.

The Verdict

This PC configuration can run Lockdown Protocol, but the experience depends heavily on the chosen resolution and settings. At 1920x1080, all four presets — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — clear the 60 FPS playability threshold, with even the most demanding Ultra preset averaging 87.8 FPS. This makes 1080p fully playable at maximum visual quality.

At 2560x1440, the system again passes all presets. Ultra settings average 67.7 FPS, which is above 60 FPS but leaves limited headroom for demanding scenes. High (88.6 FPS), Medium (100 FPS), and Low (141.2 FPS) all provide comfortable margins. Players with 1440p monitors can run the game at Ultra, though they might prefer High for extra stability.

At 3840x2160, the verdict is mixed. Only Low (87.7 FPS) and Medium (64.3 FPS) are playable according to the 60 FPS threshold. High (52.5 FPS) and Ultra (39.7 FPS) fall short. The best playable setting at 4K is Medium, which averages 64.3 FPS — just barely above the threshold. This configuration is not suited for 4K Ultra gaming, but it can handle 4K Medium for those who prioritize resolution over fidelity.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 1080p Ultra settings?

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 87.8 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 4K resolution?

A: At 3840x2160, the best setting that stays at or above 60 FPS is Medium, which averages 64.3 FPS. High and Ultra both fall below the threshold.

Q: How much performance is lost when going from 1080p to 4K at Ultra settings?

A: The average FPS drops from 87.8 at 1920x1080 Ultra to 39.7 at 3840x2160 Ultra, a reduction of 48.1 FPS or approximately 55%.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to be the bottleneck at 1440p?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the primary constraint at 1440p. The RTX 4060’s performance declines substantially with higher presets, while the CPU’s benchmark scores (77th percentile) indicate it has more headroom.

Q: Does the system support 1440p Ultra with a comfortable margin?

A: Yes, 1440p Ultra averages 67.7 FPS, which is 7.7 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold. This is playable but does not leave a large safety margin for intense scenes.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: It ranks 2001 out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the middle of the performance distribution.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 87.8 FPS. This is the recommended choice for 1080p users seeking maximum visual quality.

At 2560x1440, Ultra is also the best playable setting, averaging 67.7 FPS. This clears the threshold by 7.7 FPS, so players should be aware that GPU-intensive moments could dip closer to 60 FPS, but the average remains playable.

At 3840x2160, Medium is the most demanding playable preset, averaging 64.3 FPS. High and Ultra are not viable at this resolution, as they drop to 52.5 FPS and 39.7 FPS respectively. For 4K users, Medium provides the best balance of visual quality and performance.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination ranks 2001 out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the 54th percentile of all configurations in the database. This mid-pack ranking reflects the system’s balanced but not exceptional performance — it is strong enough for smooth 1080p and 1440p gaming, but it does not compete with high-end builds that can handle 4K Ultra without compromise.

The ranking aligns with the component benchmarks: the CPU sits in the 77th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU is in the 61st percentile among all GPUs. The combo’s overall position is weighed down by the GPU’s more modest standing, which becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions. For the target audience of 1080p and 1440p gamers, this ranking is entirely acceptable, but it signals that 4K enthusiasts should look toward stronger GPU options in the database.