Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 ranks 661st out of 3,714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the top 18 percent of all configurations. This is a strong result for a mid-range CPU paired with a current-generation GPU, and the measured FPS data confirms that this combo is not merely playable but often far above the 60 FPS threshold. The data shows a system capable of delivering high refresh rates even at 4K, with the CPU and GPU roles shifting notably across resolutions and presets.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 661 out of 3,714 tested combinations places this AMD and NVIDIA pairing comfortably in the upper tier of performance for Lockdown Protocol. To put that in context, the CPU itself holds a percentile rank of 77 among all CPUs, meaning it outperforms roughly three-quarters of processors in general benchmark tests. The GPU, meanwhile, sits at the 82nd percentile among all GPUs, indicating it is stronger relative to its peers than the CPU is. This slight imbalance suggests that the RTX 5070 is the primary driver of this combo’s high ranking, but the Ryzen 5 8400F is not a bottleneck at the tested settings.

Looking at the CPU’s nearest rivals, the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F posts an average benchmark score of 24,964, which is just 0.2 percent lower than the 8400F’s 25,005 average. The Intel Core i7-11850H scores 24,935 (0.3 percent lower), and the Intel Core i7-13620H scores 24,911 (0.4 percent lower). On the other side, the AMD EPYC 9474F scores 25,103, which is 0.4 percent higher. These deltas are marginal, meaning that swapping the 8400F for any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Lockdown Protocol. The GPU’s nearest rivals show a similar pattern: the AMD Radeon Pro 580 scores 40,318 (0.1 percent below the RTX 5070’s 40,377 average), the AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 scores 40,063 (0.8 percent below), and the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 scores 40,870 (1.2 percent above). The NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile trails at 39,568, which is 2 percent lower. These close scores indicate that the RTX 5070’s performance is well-matched by several professional-grade AMD GPUs, though those are not typical gaming parts.

The overall combo ranking of 661 out of 3,714 is a strong signal. Only about 18 percent of tested combos achieve a higher rank in this game, which aligns with the measured FPS numbers showing 60+ FPS at all resolutions and presets tested. The rank is likely influenced by the GPU’s high 82nd percentile, as the CPU’s 77th percentile is slightly lower. Still, the combination is well-balanced for this title.

CPU and GPU Roles

The interaction between the Ryzen 5 8400F and RTX 5070 becomes clearer when examining FPS scaling across resolutions and presets. At 1080p, the CPU has more influence because the GPU is less stressed by pixel count. At Low settings, the combo delivers 282.3 FPS, which is the highest measured value across all tests. Moving to Medium drops this to 198.4 FPS (a 29.7 percent decrease), High to 172.2 FPS (a 39.0 percent decrease from Low), and Ultra to 128.4 FPS (a 54.5 percent decrease from Low). These large gaps between presets indicate that the GPU is still the limiting factor even at 1080p, because if the CPU were the bottleneck, the FPS would not drop so steeply as settings increase.

At 1440p, the same trend continues but with lower absolute numbers. Low settings yield 208.6 FPS, Medium 145.5 FPS (30.2 percent lower than Low), High 129.4 FPS (38.0 percent lower), and Ultra 94.2 FPS (54.8 percent lower). The percentage drops are nearly identical to those at 1080p, which suggests that the CPU is not becoming more of a bottleneck at the higher resolution. If the CPU were limiting, the percentage drop from Low to Ultra would shrink as the GPU takes on more work. The data does not show that, so the RTX 5070 remains the dominant component.

At 4K, the pattern shifts slightly. Low settings produce 133.9 FPS, Medium 96.4 FPS (28.0 percent lower), High 83.8 FPS (37.4 percent lower), and Ultra 63 FPS (52.9 percent lower). The percentage drops are similar to the other resolutions, but the absolute FPS at Low is much lower than at 1440p Low (133.9 vs. 208.6). This indicates that the GPU’s pixel throughput is the main constraint at 4K. The CPU’s role, meanwhile, is to keep up with the GPU’s frame generation. Given that the CPU has 6 cores and 12 threads with a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, it provides enough single-thread performance for this FPS title. The data shows no scenario where the CPU causes a disproportionate FPS drop relative to settings scaling, so the CPU is sufficient, but the GPU is the performance driver.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions and four presets each, with no min or max FPS values recorded. All numbers are average FPS.

At 1920x1080, the combo achieves 282.3 FPS on Low, 198.4 FPS on Medium, 172.2 FPS on High, and 128.4 FPS on Ultra. These figures are all far above the 60 FPS playable threshold, with even the most demanding preset (Ultra) delivering more than double the required frame rate. The gap between Low and Ultra is 153.9 FPS, which is a 54.5 percent reduction. This shows that the RTX 5070 has substantial headroom at 1080p, and the CPU keeps pace without becoming a limiting factor.

At 2560x1440, the numbers are 208.6 FPS on Low, 145.5 FPS on Medium, 129.4 FPS on High, and 94.2 FPS on Ultra. The drop from Low to Ultra is 114.4 FPS, a 54.8 percent reduction. Notably, the 1440p Ultra result of 94.2 FPS is still 57 percent above the 60 FPS threshold, indicating that this combo can handle high refresh rate 1440p gaming with maximum settings.

At 3840x2160, the FPS drops to 133.9 on Low, 96.4 on Medium, 83.8 on High, and 63 on Ultra. The Ultra preset at 4K is the only scenario where the combo comes close to the 60 FPS line, but it still clears it by 3 FPS. The Low preset at 4K is 133.9 FPS, which is more than double the threshold. The scaling from 1440p to 4K at Low settings shows a 35.8 percent reduction (208.6 to 133.9), while at Ultra the reduction is 33.1 percent (94.2 to 63). This consistent scaling confirms that the GPU is the primary constraint at 4K, but the CPU still delivers enough frame data to avoid a sudden collapse.

Because no min or max FPS values are provided, the analysis relies solely on averages. The consistency of the data across resolutions and presets suggests stable performance, though frame time variance cannot be assessed from this pack.

The Verdict

Based on the verdictByResolution data, this PC can run Lockdown Protocol at 60 FPS or higher at every resolution and preset tested. At 3840x2160, the playable settings include High, Low, Medium, and Ultra, with the best playable setting being Ultra at 63 FPS average. That is a narrow margin above the 60 FPS threshold, so users with a 4K display who want a safety buffer might prefer High (83.8 FPS) or Medium (96.4 FPS). At 2560x1440, all four presets are playable, with Ultra achieving 94.2 FPS – a comfortable margin. At 1920x1080, every preset is playable, and Ultra delivers 128.4 FPS, which is more than double the threshold.

The data indicates that this combo is not just playable but highly capable. For competitive play, 1440p Ultra at 94.2 FPS or 1080p Ultra at 128.4 FPS would both be excellent choices. At 4K, the Ultra preset barely clears 60 FPS, so players who prioritize frame rate over visual fidelity would be better served by High or Medium. The verdict is clear: this system handles Lockdown Protocol with headroom at all tested settings, and the only caveat is that 4K Ultra is close to the limit.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU provide a map of hardware that would behave similarly in Lockdown Protocol. For the Ryzen 5 8400F, the closest match is the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F, with an average benchmark score 0.2 percent lower. This means that swapping to the 7500F would produce almost identical CPU-bound performance. The Intel Core i7-11850H and Intel Core i7-13620H are also within 0.4 percent, so they would be equally capable in this game. The AMD EPYC 9474F scores 0.4 percent higher, but that is a server processor and not a typical gaming choice.

For the RTX 5070, the nearest rival is the AMD Radeon Pro 580, which scores 0.1 percent lower. The AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 is 0.8 percent lower, and the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 is 1.2 percent higher. The NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile is 2 percent lower. These are professional or mobile GPUs, so they are not direct consumer alternatives, but the data shows that the RTX 5070’s raw performance is in the same range as these parts. For a gamer, the practical takeaway is that any consumer GPU with a similar average benchmark score (around 40,000) would produce comparable FPS in Lockdown Protocol. The CPU’s close rivals all have similar multi-core scores, so the combo’s overall performance would not change meaningfully if the 8400F were replaced by the 7500F or one of the Intel parts.

The combo rank of 661 out of 3,714 means that there are many other combinations that perform better, but this specific pairing is solidly above average. If a user already owns a Ryzen 5 7500F or an Intel Core i7-13620H, upgrading to the 8400F would yield negligible gains. Similarly, the RTX 5070’s nearest rivals are not gaming GPUs, so the consumer comparison is limited.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 128.4 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best setting for 4K gaming with this combo?

A: The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at 3840x2160 is Ultra, which achieves an average of 63 FPS. Lower presets like High (83.8 FPS) and Medium (96.4 FPS) offer more headroom.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival, the Ryzen 5 7500F?

A: The Ryzen 5 8400F has an average benchmark score of 25,005, while the Ryzen 5 7500F scores 24,964. That is a 0.2 percent difference, meaning they perform nearly identically.

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

A: The data suggests the GPU is the main driver. From Low to Ultra at 1080p, FPS drops by 54.5 percent, and at 4K the drop is 52.9 percent. This consistent scaling indicates the RTX 5070 is the limiting factor, not the CPU.

Q: What FPS can I expect at 1440p with High settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 2560x1440 with High settings is 129.4 FPS. This is more than double the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Are there any settings where this combo falls below 60 FPS?

A: No. All tested resolutions (1080p, 1440p, 4K) and all presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) produce average FPS above 60. The lowest result is 63 FPS at 4K Ultra.

Best Settings per Resolution

Based on the requirement to find the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS, the data provides the following:

At 3840x2160, the best settings are Ultra, which achieves an average of 63 FPS. This is just above the 60 FPS threshold, so it is technically playable, but the margin is slim. For a more stable experience, High at 83.8 FPS or Medium at 96.4 FPS would be safer choices, but the question asks for the most demanding preset that clears 60 FPS, and that is Ultra.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are also Ultra, with an average of 94.2 FPS. This provides a comfortable 34.2 FPS margin above the threshold, making it a strong recommendation for high refresh rate 1440p monitors.

At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, with an average of 128.4 FPS. This is more than double the 60 FPS required, so it is the clear choice for 1080p gaming without any compromise.

In summary, this combo can run Lockdown Protocol at maximum settings across all three resolutions, with 4K being the only scenario where the frame rate dips close to the playable limit. The RTX 5070’s high percentile ranking and the CPU’s adequate single-thread performance combine to deliver a smooth experience at every tested setting. The data shows a system that is overqualified for 1080p and 1440p, and just sufficient for 4K Ultra. For users who want to push beyond 60 FPS at 4K, dropping to High or Medium provides a significant FPS boost without sacrificing much visual quality, based on the measured scaling.