Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER combination delivers exceptionally high frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, with the data showing every resolution and preset tested exceeding the 60 FPS playability threshold. The pairing is notably capable, with the weakest recorded result being 69.3 FPS at 4K Ultra settings, indicating a system that comfortably handles the game across all tested configurations.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU in this combo each sit within a tight performance cluster of near-identical alternatives, meaning users upgrading from or cross-shopping these components can expect similar results. The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F posts an average benchmark score of 25005, placing it at the 77th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F, scores 24964, a negligible 0.2% difference. The Intel Core i7-11850H trails by just 0.3% with a score of 24935, while the Intel Core i7-13620H sits 0.4% behind at 24911. On the higher end, the AMD EPYC 9474F leads by only 0.4% with a score of 25103. These sub-1% deltas confirm that the 8400F delivers performance essentially interchangeable with these four alternatives in CPU-bound scenarios.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER achieves an average benchmark score of 31087, ranking at the 76th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals form an unusual grouping: the NVIDIA Quadro M5000 scores 31206 (0.4% higher), the NVIDIA GRID M60-1Q scores 31220 (0.4% higher), the NVIDIA RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell scores 31532 (1.4% higher), and the NVIDIA TITAN RTX scores 31676 (1.9% higher). While these deltas are small, the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER actually sits at the lower end of this cluster, meaning users comparing these cards directly would see the TITAN RTX and RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell outperform it by nearly 2% in raw compute benchmarks. In practical gaming terms, these differences are unlikely to produce perceptible frame rate gaps in Lockdown Protocol, where the measured FPS results show the combo has substantial headroom above the 60 FPS threshold.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Lockdown Protocol at 4K resolution?

A: Yes. The data shows all four settings presets at 3840x2160 are playable, with average FPS ranging from 69.3 at Ultra to 146.9 at Low. The best playable setting is Ultra, which maintains 69.3 FPS average, comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the highest achievable frame rate with this hardware?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo reaches 288.9 FPS average. The highest quality preset at 1080p, Ultra, still delivers 141.2 FPS average, indicating the system prioritizes smoothness across all settings.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest competitor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F's average benchmark score of 25005 is 0.2% higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F's 24964. It also edges out the Intel Core i7-11850H (24935) by 0.3% and the Intel Core i7-13620H (24911) by 0.4%, while trailing the AMD EPYC 9474F (25103) by 0.4%.

Q: Is the GPU's performance close to any other NVIDIA cards?

A: The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER's average score of 31087 is 1.9% lower than the NVIDIA TITAN RTX (31676) and 1.4% lower than the NVIDIA RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell (31532). It also trails the NVIDIA GRID M60-1Q (31220) and NVIDIA Quadro M5000 (31206) by 0.4% each.

Q: What settings should be used for a 60 FPS target at 1440p?

A: Every preset at 2560x1440 exceeds 60 FPS. The Ultra preset provides the best visual quality with 104.8 FPS average, while Low reaches 223.1 FPS, Medium hits 163 FPS, and High delivers 142.4 FPS. Users can prioritize visual fidelity without concern.

Q: Does the game become CPU-bound or GPU-bound at any resolution?

A: The data shows frame rates scale primarily with resolution. At 1080p Low, the system produces 288.9 FPS, while 4K Low drops to 146.9 FPS — a 49% reduction. This pattern indicates the GPU becomes the limiting factor as resolution increases, but both components remain capable at all tested settings.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS data reveals how the workload shifts between CPU and GPU across resolutions in Lockdown Protocol. At 1920x1080, the system produces extremely high frame rates: 288.9 FPS at Low, 221.3 at Medium, 193.8 at High, and 141.2 at Ultra. These numbers suggest the CPU provides ample headroom to feed the GPU even at lower resolutions where graphics load is reduced. The Ryzen 5 8400F's 6-core, 12-thread configuration with a 4.70 GHz boost clock delivers single-thread performance that keeps pace with the GPU's demands.

Scaling to 2560x1440 shows a consistent reduction in frame rates across all presets. Low drops to 223.1 FPS (a 22.8% decrease from 1080p), Medium falls to 163 FPS (26.3% lower), High reaches 142.4 FPS (26.5% lower), and Ultra settles at 104.8 FPS (25.8% lower). These proportional reductions indicate the GPU is now handling more pixels per frame, but the CPU still maintains sufficient throughput to avoid becoming a bottleneck.

At 3840x2160, the pattern becomes more pronounced. Low settings produce 146.9 FPS (34.2% below 1440p Low), Medium delivers 102.3 FPS (37.2% lower), High drops to 91.3 FPS (35.9% lower), and Ultra falls to 69.3 FPS (33.9% lower). The consistent 33-37% reduction from 1440p to 4K across all presets confirms that the GPU is the dominant factor at higher resolutions. However, the CPU still demonstrates its capability by enabling these frame rates — even at 4K Ultra, the system maintains 69.3 FPS, suggesting the Ryzen 5 8400F is not holding back the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER in this title.

The CPU's role is more visible when comparing preset scaling at a fixed resolution. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 147.7 FPS (288.9 vs 141.2), while at 4K that gap narrows to 77.6 FPS (146.9 vs 69.3). This compression at higher resolutions is typical of GPU-bound scenarios, where the graphics card's workload dominates and CPU differences become less impactful.

The Verdict

This PC configuration definitively runs Lockdown Protocol, with the data showing every resolution and preset combination exceeding the 60 FPS playability threshold. At 1920x1080, the verdict is decisively positive: all four settings presets are playable, with Ultra delivering 141.2 FPS average. The best settings at this resolution are Ultra, providing maximum visual quality while maintaining more than double the required frame rate. At 2560x1440, the system again clears the threshold across all presets, with Ultra achieving 104.8 FPS average — still well above the 60 FPS target. The 4K results at 3840x2160 are the most demanding scenario tested, yet even here all presets remain playable: Ultra maintains 69.3 FPS average, High reaches 91.3 FPS, Medium hits 102.3 FPS, and Low peaks at 146.9 FPS.

The verdict by resolution confirms that users can select Ultra settings at any resolution without falling below 60 FPS. The weakest performance point is 4K Ultra at 69.3 FPS, which still provides a comfortable margin above the threshold. For users with high-refresh-rate displays at 1080p or 1440p, the system offers substantial headroom: 1440p High produces 142.4 FPS, and 1080p High reaches 193.8 FPS, making this combo suitable for competitive play where higher frame rates provide a gameplay advantage.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system demonstrates exceptional performance. Low settings produce an average of 288.9 FPS, Medium reaches 221.3 FPS, High delivers 193.8 FPS, and Ultra maintains 141.2 FPS. The progression between presets shows a clear trade-off: dropping from Ultra to Low yields a 147.7 FPS increase, representing a 104.6% improvement in frame rate.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show the expected impact of increased pixel count. Low averages 223.1 FPS, Medium hits 163 FPS, High achieves 142.4 FPS, and Ultra delivers 104.8 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra here is 118.3 FPS, indicating that even the most demanding preset at this resolution maintains over 100 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the system continues to impress. Low settings average 146.9 FPS, Medium reaches 102.3 FPS, High produces 91.3 FPS, and Ultra sustains 69.3 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 77.6 FPS, with every preset staying above the 60 FPS threshold. Notably, the 4K Low result of 146.9 FPS is higher than the 1440p Ultra result of 104.8 FPS, illustrating how much impact settings adjustments have relative to resolution changes.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER ranks 423rd out of 3714 tested combinations in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the top 11.4% of all systems benchmarked. The rank reflects the balanced nature of this pairing: the CPU's 77th percentile standing and the GPU's 76th percentile position combine to produce a system that handles this game with substantial margin.

The rank of 423 indicates that while this combo is not at the absolute top tier of performance, it sits well above the median system. Given that the game's playability threshold is 60 FPS and this combo exceeds that at every tested configuration, the rank demonstrates that the hardware provides a high level of performance without requiring flagship components. The sub-1% differences between the CPU and its nearest rivals suggest that swapping to a Ryzen 5 7500F or Intel Core i7-13620H would produce nearly identical results, while the GPU's slight deficit to the TITAN RTX and RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell would translate to minimal real-world FPS differences in this title.