Lockdown Protocol

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data for Lockdown Protocol with the Intel Core i5-10400F and AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT covers three resolutions and four quality presets. Starting at 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 167 FPS, the Medium preset averages 119 FPS with a minimum of 101 FPS and a maximum of 136 FPS, the High preset averages 104 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 78 FPS. The 1080p results show a steady progression of diminishing returns as settings increase: the gap from Low to Medium is 48 FPS, from Medium to High is 15 FPS, and from High to Ultra is 26 FPS. Every preset at this resolution clears the 60 FPS playability threshold with substantial headroom, and even the heaviest Ultra preset maintains an average that is 18 FPS above the threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 123 FPS, the Medium preset averages 87 FPS with a minimum of 74 FPS and a maximum of 100 FPS, the High preset averages 76 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 57 FPS. The 1440p data reveals a tighter spread between presets compared to 1080p, with the difference between Low and Ultra reaching 66 FPS. The High preset at 1440p remains comfortably playable at 76 FPS, while the Ultra preset falls just below the 60 FPS threshold at 57 FPS. The Medium preset at this resolution maintains a minimum of 74 FPS, which is still above the playability line even in heavier scenes.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 79 FPS, the Medium preset averages 56 FPS with a minimum of 48 FPS and a maximum of 65 FPS, the High preset averages 49 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 37 FPS. The 4K data shows a steep cost for quality: Low to Medium costs 23 FPS, Medium to High costs 7 FPS, and High to Ultra costs 12 FPS. Only the Low preset at 4K remains above 60 FPS, while Medium, High, and Ultra all fall short. The Medium preset's minimum of 48 FPS indicates that even average results above 50 FPS come with dips that would be noticeable during intense combat sequences.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling patterns across resolutions reveal which component carries the load in Lockdown Protocol. Between 1920x1080 and 2560x1440, the Low preset drops from 167 FPS to 123 FPS, a reduction of 44 FPS that indicates the GPU is already taking on more work at 1440p. The Ultra preset at the same resolution pair falls from 78 FPS to 57 FPS, a 21 FPS loss. This disparity in scaling between Low and Ultra presets points to a CPU-bound scenario at 1080p Low: the high frame rate of 167 FPS is likely approaching the practical ceiling of the Core i5-10400F's six cores and twelve threads, while the lower frame rates at Ultra settings leave more room for the GPU to assert its influence.

The transition from 2560x1440 to 3840x2160 tells a similar story. The Low preset drops from 123 FPS to 79 FPS, while the Ultra preset drops from 57 FPS to 37 FPS. The percentage losses are relatively consistent across presets in this range, which suggests that at 4K the GPU becomes the dominant bottleneck regardless of quality settings. The RX 7600 XT with its 16 GB of GDDR6 memory and 288.0 GB/s bandwidth has enough memory capacity for 4K textures, but the raw throughput limits frame generation at higher settings.

The recorded minimum and maximum values for Medium presets illustrate the frame time consistency at each resolution. At 1080p Medium, the range spans 101 to 136 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the range spans 74 to 100 FPS. At 4K Medium, the range spans 48 to 65 FPS. The narrowing spread at higher resolutions suggests the GPU's work becomes more uniform, but the average drops accordingly. The CPU's benchmark profile, which includes a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 10283 and a single-core score of 1451, indicates that the processor has adequate single-thread performance for modern FPS titles, but the GPU's PassMark G3D score of 17132 places it in the 60th percentile of all GPUs, which aligns with the observed mid-range performance envelope.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which averages 78 FPS. This is the ideal configuration for 1080p users: the full visual fidelity of the Ultra preset remains 18 FPS above the playability threshold, and the minimum frame data for lower presets suggests that dips below 60 FPS are unlikely in normal gameplay.

For 2560x1440, the best settings are High, which averages 76 FPS. The High preset at 1440p offers a 16 FPS margin over the 60 FPS threshold, while the Ultra preset at this resolution drops to 57 FPS and does not meet the playability requirement. Medium at 1440p also qualifies at 87 FPS, but High provides the better visual experience while remaining safely above the line.

For 3840x2160, the best settings are Low, which averages 79 FPS. This is the only 4K preset that meets the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium preset at 4K averages 56 FPS with a minimum of 48 FPS, which falls short of playable, and the High and Ultra presets at 49 FPS and 37 FPS respectively are progressively further from the threshold. The 19 FPS margin at 4K Low is respectable, but users seeking higher visual quality at 4K would need to consider whether the frame rate trade-off is acceptable.

FAQ

Q: Can this combination run Lockdown Protocol at 1920x1080 with maximum settings?

A: Yes. The Ultra preset at 1080p averages 78 FPS, which is 18 FPS above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: What is the highest playable setting at 2560x1440?

A: The High preset averages 76 FPS at 1440p. The Ultra preset at this resolution averages 57 FPS and does not meet the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this hardware?

A: Only at the Low preset, which averages 79 FPS at 3840x2160. The Medium preset at 4K averages 56 FPS with a minimum of 48 FPS, and the High and Ultra presets fall to 49 FPS and 37 FPS respectively.

Q: How does the RX 7600 XT compare to nearby GPU alternatives in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score of 17083 places it slightly above the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 at 17037 (0.3% higher) and the AMD Radeon HD 7970M at 17019 (0.4% higher), while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 scores 17208, which is 0.7% higher than the RX 7600 XT.

Q: What is the frame range for the Medium preset across resolutions?

A: At 1080p Medium, the range is 101 to 136 FPS with an average of 119 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the range is 74 to 100 FPS with an average of 87 FPS. At 4K Medium, the range is 48 to 65 FPS with an average of 56 FPS.

Q: How does the Core i5-10400F compare to its closest CPU rivals?

A: The CPU's average benchmark score of 14185 is 0.2% higher than the Intel Xeon 6756E at 14163, 0.5% higher than the AMD EPYC 7552 at 14115, 0.3% lower than the Intel Core 7 160UL at 14232, and 0.6% lower than the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C at 14277.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core i5-10400F indicate that several other processors would deliver nearly identical CPU-side performance in Lockdown Protocol. The Intel Xeon 6756E scores 14163, a 0.2% difference from the i5-10400F's 14185, making it effectively interchangeable for this game's CPU workload. The AMD EPYC 7552 at 14115 is 0.5% lower, also within a negligible margin. On the other side, the Intel Core 7 160UL at 14232 is 0.3% higher, and the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C at 14277 is 0.6% higher. These deltas are all well below 1%, meaning any of these CPUs paired with the same GPU would produce frame rates that are statistically indistinguishable from the recorded measurements.

For the GPU side, the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT's nearest rivals paint a similar picture. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 scores 17037, which is 0.3% lower than the RX 7600 XT's 17083. The AMD Radeon HD 7970M at 17019 is 0.4% lower, and the NVIDIA Tesla M4 at 16932 is 0.9% lower. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 at 17208 is 0.7% higher. A system built with an RTX 3070 would likely produce slightly higher frame rates in GPU-bound scenarios, but the difference would be modest. The GTX 690, despite its age, remains a close synthetic match, though its dual-GPU architecture would introduce frame pacing considerations that the RX 7600 XT does not face.

The practical implication of these rival comparisons is that users who already own any of these near-equivalent components could expect similar gameplay experiences. A system with the Core 7 160UL and RTX 3070 would be the strongest of the listed alternatives, while the EPYC 7552 and HD 7970M combination would be the weakest, though still within a single percentage point in synthetic scores.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-10400F and AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT ranks 2360 out of 3714 tested combinations in Lockdown Protocol. This places the pairing in the 37th percentile of all recorded system configurations, meaning roughly 63% of tested combinations perform better in this game. The ranking reflects the mid-range positioning of both components: the CPU sits in the 68th percentile of all CPUs by average benchmark score, while the GPU sits in the 60th percentile of all GPUs. Neither component is a top-tier part, but their combined performance is sufficient for playable frame rates at most settings.

The rank of 2360 out of 3714 suggests that Lockdown Protocol is not particularly demanding on the CPU side. The i5-10400F's 68th percentile CPU standing is higher than the combined rank would suggest, which indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor in most scenarios. The RX 7600 XT's 60th percentile GPU standing aligns more closely with the overall rank. Users upgrading from a weaker GPU would see meaningful gains, while upgrading the CPU alone would yield smaller improvements in this title.

The Verdict

This system can run Lockdown Protocol, with the answer depending heavily on resolution and quality expectations. At 1920x1080, the verdict is unambiguous: all four presets including Ultra clear the 60 FPS threshold, with the Ultra preset averaging 78 FPS. This is the resolution where the combination performs best, offering full visual fidelity without compromise.

At 2560x1440, the system remains capable, but with limitations. The High preset averages 76 FPS and is the recommended maximum, while the Ultra preset drops to 57 FPS and misses the threshold. Users at 1440p should select High for the best balance of visuals and frame rate. The Medium preset at 87 FPS also provides a smooth experience with additional performance headroom for demanding scenes.

At 3840x2160, only the Low preset at 79 FPS is playable. The Medium preset at 56 FPS with a 48 FPS minimum falls below the threshold, and the High and Ultra presets at 49 FPS and 37 FPS respectively are not viable for smooth gameplay. The data clearly shows that 4K with this hardware requires significant quality reductions to maintain playable frame rates.

The overall verdict is that the Intel Core i5-10400F and AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT is a solid 1080p and 1440p gaming combination for Lockdown Protocol, with 4K limited to the lowest preset. The 16 GB of video memory provides ample capacity for modern textures, and the CPU's twelve threads handle the game's workload without becoming a bottleneck at standard resolutions. For users targeting 1080p Ultra or 1440p High, this system delivers a consistently smooth experience.