Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 presents a dataset that immediately raises questions about bottlenecking and scaling behavior in Lockdown Protocol. With measured FPS figures across three resolutions and four presets, the analysis reveals a system that is overwhelmingly capable, but the relationship between CPU and GPU workload shifts noticeably as resolution changes. This page examines the measured performance data, contextualizes the hardware within its nearest rivals, and determines exactly which settings deliver the smoothest experience.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The benchmark data places the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F in the 77th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 25,005. Its nearest rivals are remarkably close in aggregate performance, which suggests that users upgrading from or considering these alternatives would see nearly identical CPU-bound behavior in Lockdown Protocol. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F scores 24,964, a delta of just 0.2%—effectively a statistical tie. The Intel Core i7-11850H sits at 24,935 (0.3% behind), while the Intel Core i7-13620H posts 24,911 (0.4% behind). On the opposite side, the AMD EPYC 9474F leads slightly with 25,103, a negative delta of 0.4% from the 8400F’s perspective.

What this means for the game is that any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical frame pacing in CPU-bound scenarios. The 8400F’s 6-core, 12-thread configuration with a 4.20 GHz base and 4.70 GHz boost clock is clearly sufficient to feed the RTX 4080 at 1080p, where the measured FPS reaches 290 on Low settings. The single-thread performance, evidenced by a 3dmark single-thread score of 951 and a passmark single-thread score of 3,685, is strong enough that the game does not appear to be leaving performance on the table.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 sits in the 86th percentile among all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 54,247. Its nearest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER, scores 54,209—a delta of just 0.1%, making the two virtually indistinguishable in raw compute. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54,828 (1.1% higher), while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB posts 55,698 (2.6% higher) and the AMD Radeon 8060S reaches 55,757 (2.7% higher). These deltas are small enough that in real-world gaming, particularly at higher resolutions where the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck, the experience would feel equivalent across these cards.

The interesting implication here is that the RTX 4080’s nearest rivals are all slightly higher scoring in synthetic benchmarks, yet the measured FPS in Lockdown Protocol shows this combo ranking 279th out of 3,714 tested combinations. That rank suggests the pairing is well above average but not at the absolute top, which aligns with the CPU being in the 77th percentile rather than the 90th or above.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS data across resolutions provides a clear picture of when the CPU or GPU becomes the limiting factor. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers 290 FPS average. This is the highest frame rate in the entire dataset, and it indicates that at this resolution and setting level, the CPU is doing the heavy lifting to maintain such high output. The RTX 4080 has ample headroom at 1080p, and the 8400F’s single-thread performance keeps frames flowing.

Moving to 2560x1440, the Low preset drops to 244 FPS average—a decline of 46 FPS, or roughly 16%. This drop is modest, suggesting that at 1440p Low, the GPU is still not the primary constraint; the CPU remains capable of driving high frame rates, and the RTX 4080 handles the increased pixel count without breaking a sweat.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset delivers 157 FPS average. The drop from 1440p is 87 FPS, or about 36%. This is a much steeper decline, and it signals that the GPU is now becoming the limiting factor. The RTX 4080’s 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 716.8 GB/s bandwidth are being taxed more heavily, and the 8400F has more than enough headroom to keep up.

The Ultra preset tells a similar story but with different absolute numbers. At 1080p Ultra, the average is 155 FPS; at 1440p Ultra, it falls to 113 FPS; at 4K Ultra, it bottoms out at 73 FPS. The percentage drops are 27% from 1080p to 1440p, and 35% from 1440p to 4K. This pattern confirms that as resolution increases, the GPU workload grows disproportionately, and the CPU’s role diminishes.

The data also shows that the gap between Low and Ultra at each resolution is substantial. At 1080p, the difference is 135 FPS (290 minus 155); at 1440p, it is 131 FPS (244 minus 113); at 4K, it is 84 FPS (157 minus 73). The shrinking gap at 4K reinforces that the GPU is the bottleneck there, as even dropping to Low settings cannot recover the frame rates seen at lower resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the full range of settings is covered with measured averages. Low settings produce the highest average at 290 FPS, followed by Medium at 236 FPS with a minimum of 201 and maximum of 272. High settings deliver 206 FPS average, and Ultra drops to 155 FPS. The variance between min and max on Medium (71 FPS) indicates some frame time spikes, but even the minimum of 201 FPS is far above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

The 2560x1440 resolution shows a similar hierarchy. Low leads with 244 FPS average, Medium follows at 173 FPS with a minimum of 147 and maximum of 199, High comes in at 151 FPS, and Ultra falls to 113 FPS. The min-to-max spread on Medium is 52 FPS, tighter than at 1080p, which suggests more consistent frame pacing at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the numbers compress significantly. Low averages 157 FPS, Medium averages 112 FPS with a minimum of 95 and maximum of 129, High averages 98 FPS, and Ultra averages 73 FPS. The Medium preset’s minimum of 95 FPS is notable—even in the heaviest load scenario, the system stays well above the 60 FPS threshold.

The pattern across all resolutions is clear: the RTX 4080 maintains playable frame rates at every preset, with the lowest recorded average being 73 FPS at 4K Ultra. The Medium preset is the only one with complete min and max data, and those figures—95/112/129 at 4K, 147/173/199 at 1440p, and 201/236/272 at 1080p—indicate that the system has substantial headroom even in the most demanding scenarios.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 5 8400F and RTX 4080 ranks 279th out of 3,714 tested combinations in Lockdown Protocol. This places the pairing in the top 7.5% of all tested systems, which is a strong result given the CPU’s 77th percentile standing among all CPUs. The GPU’s 86th percentile ranking is higher, which suggests the combo’s overall rank is pulled down slightly by the CPU not being in the top tier.

This ranking implies that while the system is exceptionally capable for this game, there are 278 other combos that perform better. Those would likely feature top-tier CPUs like the Ryzen 7 or Ryzen 9 series paired with the RTX 4090, but the data available here does not specify which combos sit above. What is clear is that the 8400F is not holding the RTX 4080 back to a significant degree—the measured FPS at 1080p Low (290) and 1440p Low (244) are high enough that most users would consider this an elite performance level.

The delta between the CPU’s percentile (77) and the combo’s rank (top 7.5%) indicates that the GPU is doing more of the heavy lifting in determining the final position. The RTX 4080’s raw compute power, evidenced by a passmark G3D score of 34,457 and a Geekbench Vulkan score of 263,779, is what carries the system through the more demanding resolutions.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves in Lockdown Protocol?*

A: The highest measured average FPS is 290, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: Can this system run the game at 4K Ultra settings?

A: Yes, the measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 73, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 8400F compare to its nearest CPU rival?

A: The Ryzen 5 8400F scores 25,005 on average, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F scores 24,964, a delta of 0.2%—making them essentially equal in performance.

Q: At which resolution does the GPU become the primary bottleneck?

A: The data shows the GPU becomes the limiting factor at 3840x2160, where the drop in FPS from 1440p Low (244) to 4K Low (157) is 36%, compared to a 16% drop from 1080p Low to 1440p Low.

Q: What is the lowest measured minimum FPS across all presets?

A: The lowest recorded minimum FPS is 95, observed at 3840x2160 resolution with Medium settings.

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

A: The combo ranks 279th out of 3,714 tested combinations in Lockdown Protocol.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 155 FPS. This is well above the threshold, and even the Medium preset’s minimum of 201 FPS indicates there is no risk of dropping below playable levels.

At 2560x1440, Ultra settings also remain playable, averaging 113 FPS. The gap between Ultra and the next lowest preset (High at 151 FPS) is 38 FPS, but both are comfortably above 60 FPS. The Medium preset’s minimum of 147 FPS shows that even under load, the system never approaches the threshold.

At 3840x2160, Ultra settings deliver 73 FPS average, which clears the 60 FPS threshold but leaves less headroom. The Medium preset offers 112 FPS average with a minimum of 95 FPS, making it the safer choice for users who want to avoid any frame dips, but Ultra is still playable by the data’s definition.

The verdictByResolution data confirms that all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable at every resolution. The best settings per resolution are Ultra in all three cases, with the caveat that 4K Ultra’s 73 FPS average is the closest to the 60 FPS threshold anywhere in the dataset.

The Verdict

The data clearly shows that the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 can run Lockdown Protocol at all tested resolutions and presets. The verdictByResolution field lists every setting as playable at 1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160. The best settings are Ultra at each resolution, with average FPS of 155 at 1080p, 113 at 1440p, and 73 at 4K.

The 4K Ultra result is the only one that approaches the 60 FPS threshold, but it still clears it by 13 FPS. For users who prioritize consistent frame rates over maximum visual quality, the Medium preset at 4K provides 112 FPS average with a minimum of 95 FPS, which is a more robust experience.

The overall picture is one of overwhelming capability. The combo ranks in the top 7.5% of all tested systems, and the measured FPS never drops below 73 average in any configuration. The RTX 4080’s 16 GB of VRAM and the 8400F’s strong single-thread performance combine to deliver a gaming experience that exceeds the 60 FPS target at every setting and resolution tested. This is a system that not only runs the game but does so with significant headroom, making it suitable for high-refresh-rate displays at 1080p and 1440p, and for smooth 4K gaming at the highest presets.