Lockdown Protocol

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-10400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 570 ranks 3544 out of 3714 tested combinations for Lockdown Protocol. This places the combo in the lower percentile of tested systems, indicating that it sits well below the median performance tier for this game. The recorded data shows a combination that is functional at lower settings but struggles to maintain high frame rates in demanding scenarios.

The CPU itself holds a percentile rank of 68 against all tested processors, which suggests it is a reasonably capable mid-range part. The GPU, however, holds a percentile rank of 74 against all tested graphics cards, which is slightly higher than the CPU percentile. Despite this, the overall combination rank is low because Lockdown Protocol appears to be particularly demanding on the GPU at higher resolutions and presets. The benchmark results indicate that this pairing is heavily constrained by the graphics subsystem when attempting to run the game at higher visual quality levels.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows a clear pattern where the GPU becomes the limiting factor as resolution increases. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system achieves 77 FPS on average. Moving to 2560x1440 at Low settings, the average drops to 56 FPS, and at 3840x2160 at Low settings, the average falls further to 36 FPS. This scaling suggests that the Radeon RX 570 is the primary bottleneck, as the frame rate drops proportionally with the increase in pixel count.

The CPU's role is more prominent at lower resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system reaches 77 FPS average, which is the highest recorded result across all tested configurations. This indicates that at this resolution and preset, the Core i5-10400F has enough processing headroom to feed the GPU adequately. However, when the preset is raised to Ultra at the same resolution, the average FPS drops to 36, which is a 53% reduction. This large drop when moving from Low to Ultra at the same resolution points to the GPU being unable to handle the increased graphical workload.

The scaling between resolutions at the same preset provides further insight. At Medium settings, moving from 1920x1080 (54 FPS) to 2560x1440 (40 FPS) results in a 26% decrease, and moving from 2560x1440 to 3840x2160 (26 FPS) results in a 35% decrease. The consistent frame rate drops across resolution steps indicate that the GPU's memory bandwidth and processing power are being saturated progressively. The RX 570 has a 256-bit memory bus and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth, which appears insufficient for higher resolution rendering in this game.

The benchmark results show that the CPU's single-thread performance, as measured by a 3dmark single thread score of 688, is adequate for this game at lower settings. The multi-threaded capabilities, with a 3dmark max threads score of 4735, do not appear to be a limiting factor in any tested configuration. The data suggests that upgrading the GPU would yield larger performance gains than upgrading the CPU for this specific game.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Lockdown Protocol at 1920x1080?

A: Yes, but only at Low settings. The recorded average FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings is 77 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. High settings at this resolution yield 47 FPS average, Medium yields 54 FPS average, and Ultra yields 36 FPS average, all below the playable threshold.

Q: Is the game playable at 2560x1440 with this hardware?

A: No. The verdict data shows no playable settings at 2560x1440. The highest average FPS at this resolution is 56 FPS with Low settings, which falls below the 60 FPS threshold. Medium settings produce 40 FPS average, High produces 35 FPS, and Ultra produces 26 FPS.

Q: What is the best preset for 3840x2160?

A: The verdict data indicates no playable settings at 3840x2160. The best average FPS at this resolution is 36 FPS with Low settings. The highest recorded minimum FPS is 22 FPS at Medium settings, with a maximum of 30 FPS.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Radeon RX 570 has an average benchmark score of 28766. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6800M, scores 28874, which is 0.4% higher. Another close competitor, the AMD Radeon RX 470, scores 28996, which is 0.8% higher. The NVIDIA Quadro RTX 8000 scores 28421, which is 1.2% lower.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Core i5-10400F has an average benchmark score of 14185. The Intel Xeon 6756E scores 14163, which is 0.2% lower. The AMD EPYC 7552 scores 14115, which is 0.5% lower. The Intel Core 7 160UL scores 14232, which is 0.3% higher, and the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C scores 14277, which is 0.6% higher.

Q: What frame rates can be expected at Medium settings across resolutions?

A: At 1920x1080 with Medium settings, the average FPS is 54, with a minimum of 46 and a maximum of 63. At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the average FPS is 40, with a minimum of 34 and a maximum of 46. At 3840x2160 with Medium settings, the average FPS is 26, with a minimum of 22 and a maximum of 30.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals in terms of average benchmark score are the Intel Xeon 6756E, AMD EPYC 7552, Intel Core 7 160UL, and AMD Ryzen 3 7320C. The Xeon 6756E scores 0.2% lower than the Core i5-10400F, while the EPYC 7552 scores 0.5% lower. The Core 7 160UL scores 0.3% higher, and the Ryzen 3 7320C scores 0.6% higher. These processors would behave similarly in Lockdown Protocol, meaning the system's frame rates would be nearly identical when paired with the same GPU.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon RX 6800M, AMD Radeon R9 M295X, AMD Radeon RX 470, and NVIDIA Quadro RTX 8000. The RX 6800M scores 0.4% higher than the RX 570, the R9 M295X scores 0.7% higher, the RX 470 scores 0.8% higher, and the Quadro RTX 8000 scores 1.2% lower. A system with any of these GPUs paired with the same CPU would produce frame rates within a few percentage points of the RX 570 configuration. The RX 470 is particularly notable as a direct successor in the same product family, and its benchmark score suggests it would deliver essentially identical performance in this game.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, no preset reaches the 60 FPS playable threshold. The highest average FPS is 36 at Low settings, followed by 26 at Medium, 22 at High, and 17 at Ultra. The best playable configuration does not exist at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, no preset reaches the 60 FPS threshold either. The highest average FPS is 56 at Low settings, which is 4 FPS short of the playable threshold. Medium settings produce 40 FPS average, High produces 35 FPS, and Ultra produces 26 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the only preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Low, which achieves an average of 77 FPS. Medium settings produce 54 FPS average, which is below the threshold. High settings produce 47 FPS, and Ultra produces 36 FPS. The best settings for this resolution are Low, with a recorded average of 77 FPS.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol, but only at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. The verdict data shows that the only playable configuration, defined as staying at or above 60 FPS average, is 1920x1080 with Low settings, which achieves 77 FPS average. At 2560x1440, the system falls short of the playable threshold at every preset, with the best result being 56 FPS at Low settings. At 3840x2160, the system is significantly below the threshold at all presets, with the best result being 36 FPS at Low settings.

The data indicates that this hardware combination is suitable for playing Lockdown Protocol at 1080p with reduced visual quality. Users who require higher resolutions or higher quality presets would need more powerful hardware. The system is not capable of maintaining 60 FPS at 1440p or 4K under any tested settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the recorded frame rates are as follows. High settings produce an average of 22 FPS. Low settings produce an average of 36 FPS. Medium settings produce an average of 26 FPS, with a minimum of 22 FPS and a maximum of 30 FPS. Ultra settings produce an average of 17 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the recorded frame rates are as follows. High settings produce an average of 35 FPS. Low settings produce an average of 56 FPS. Medium settings produce an average of 40 FPS, with a minimum of 34 FPS and a maximum of 46 FPS. Ultra settings produce an average of 26 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the recorded frame rates are as follows. High settings produce an average of 47 FPS. Low settings produce an average of 77 FPS. Medium settings produce an average of 54 FPS, with a minimum of 46 FPS and a maximum of 63 FPS. Ultra settings produce an average of 36 FPS.

The complete dataset shows a consistent pattern: each step up in resolution or preset reduces the average frame rate by a significant margin. The only configuration that exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold is 1920x1080 with Low settings. The minimum and maximum frame rate data, available only for Medium settings at each resolution, show that frame pacing is relatively stable. At 1920x1080 Medium, the spread between minimum and maximum is 17 FPS. At 2560x1440 Medium, the spread is 12 FPS. At 3840x2160 Medium, the spread is 8 FPS. This tightening range at higher resolutions suggests the GPU is working closer to its limits, reducing the variance in frame delivery.