Lockdown Protocol

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data for Lockdown Protocol with the Intel Core i5-10400F and AMD Radeon RX 7700 spans three resolutions and four quality presets. At 1920x1080, the combination delivers its strongest results. The Low preset averages 200 FPS, Medium averages 142 FPS with a minimum of 121 and maximum of 163, High averages 124 FPS, and Ultra averages 93 FPS. The 1080p results show a clear progression: each step up in quality costs roughly 20 to 30 percent of the frame rate, with the gap from Low to Ultra representing a 107 FPS drop.

Moving to 2560x1440, the average frame rates remain comfortably high. Low preset produces 147 FPS, Medium averages 104 FPS with a range from 88 to 120, High averages 91 FPS, and Ultra averages 68 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is consistent: at Low the drop is 53 FPS, at Medium it is 38 FPS, at High it is 33 FPS, and at Ultra it is 25 FPS. This pattern indicates that higher preset levels absorb the resolution increase more gracefully, as the GPU workload shifts from pixel throughput to shader complexity.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes notably. Low preset averages 95 FPS, Medium averages 67 FPS with a minimum of 57 and maximum of 77, High averages 59 FPS, and Ultra averages 44 FPS. The jump from 1440p to 4K is substantial: Low drops by 52 FPS, Medium by 37 FPS, High by 32 FPS, and Ultra by 24 FPS. The High preset at 4K falls just below the 60 FPS threshold, while Ultra is 16 FPS short of that mark. The Medium preset remains playable, though its minimum of 57 FPS indicates occasional dips below the target.

How This Combo Ranks

The database places this CPU-GPU pairing at rank 1709 out of 3714 tested combinations for Lockdown Protocol. That position places it in the upper half of tested systems, specifically around the 46th percentile of all recorded configurations. The ranking reflects the balance between the six-core Comet Lake processor and the RDNA 3.0 graphics card, which together produce frame rates that satisfy the 60 FPS playable threshold at most settings.

The combo rank of 1709 suggests that while this system is not at the top of the leaderboard, it outperforms a majority of tested configurations. The CPU sits at the 68th percentile among all processors in the database, while the GPU ranks at the 58th percentile among all graphics cards. This pairing of a moderately strong CPU with a mid-tier GPU yields results that are greater than the sum of their individual percentiles would suggest, likely due to the game's responsiveness to the GPU's 16 GB memory capacity and high bandwidth.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals that the GPU is the primary driver of performance in Lockdown Protocol, with the CPU playing a supporting role. Evidence comes from the scaling patterns across resolutions. When moving from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 at the same preset, the frame rate drops by roughly half at Low, Medium, and High settings. This halving pattern is characteristic of GPU-bound workloads, where pixel count doubles and the graphics card becomes the limiting factor.

At Ultra settings, the resolution scaling is less severe. The drop from 1080p to 4K is 49 FPS, a 53 percent reduction, which is smaller than the percentage drops at lower presets. This suggests that at Ultra quality, the CPU begins to exert more influence, as the increased shader and geometry work per frame gives the processor more time to feed the GPU. The CPU's 12 threads and 4.30 GHz boost clock are sufficient to keep the RX 7700 occupied at lower resolutions and presets, but at 4K Ultra the frame rate falls to 44 FPS, indicating that neither component can fully compensate for the combined load.

The 1440p results provide the clearest picture of component balance. At this resolution, the system maintains 68 FPS at Ultra and 147 FPS at Low, showing that the GPU still has headroom while the CPU keeps up with frame generation. The minimum frame rates recorded at Medium preset, 88 FPS at 1440p and 121 FPS at 1080p, confirm that the CPU does not introduce stuttering or frame drops that would compromise the experience.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Lockdown Protocol at 60 FPS on a 4K monitor?

A: Yes, but only at Low and Medium settings. Low averages 95 FPS, and Medium averages 67 FPS with a minimum of 57. High preset averages 59 FPS, just below the threshold, and Ultra averages 44 FPS.

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p gaming?

A: Ultra preset delivers 68 FPS on average at 2560x1440, which clears the 60 FPS threshold. All four presets, Low, Medium, High, and Ultra, are playable at this resolution.

Q: How does the CPU affect performance at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the lowest preset averages 200 FPS, which indicates the CPU can generate frames well above the display's refresh rate. The 12 threads and 4.30 GHz boost clock are sufficient to avoid bottlenecking the GPU at this resolution.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1080p with Medium settings?

A: Medium settings at 1920x1080 average 142 FPS, with a recorded minimum of 121 and maximum of 163. The minimum stays well above the playable threshold.

Q: Is the RX 7700 the limiting factor at 4K Ultra?

A: The 44 FPS average at 3840x2160 Ultra indicates the GPU is the primary constraint. The 16 GB memory and 624.1 GB/s bandwidth help at lower presets, but the 25.18 TFLOPS compute throughput is insufficient for Ultra quality at this resolution.

Q: Does the system maintain consistent frame times?

A: The recorded minimums and maximums at Medium preset show a 20 FPS spread at 1080p and a 32 FPS spread at 1440p. The 4K Medium spread is also 20 FPS, indicating no severe frame pacing issues.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Xeon 6756E with an average score of 14163, a 0.2 percent difference from the i5-10400F. The Intel Core 7 160UL scores 14232, which is 0.3 percent higher. The AMD EPYC 7552 scores 14115, 0.5 percent lower, and the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C scores 14277, 0.6 percent higher. These processors would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Lockdown Protocol, though the EPYC 7552 and Xeon 6756E are server-class parts with different power characteristics.

On the GPU side, the AMD Radeon R9 370X has an average score of 15862, just 0.1 percent above the RX 7700. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 scores 16014, 1 percent higher, and the AMD Radeon Pro W5500 scores 15679, 1.1 percent lower. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 16129, which is 1.7 percent higher than the RX 7700. These four cards would produce frame rates within a few percent of the RX 7700 in this game, meaning the choice between them would not meaningfully change the playable settings at any resolution.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Medium, which averages 67 FPS. The Low preset also clears the threshold at 95 FPS, but Medium provides better visual quality while maintaining a playable frame rate. The High preset at 59 FPS and Ultra at 44 FPS fall below the target.

At 2560x1440, Ultra is the best choice, averaging 68 FPS. All four presets remain above 60 FPS, so the user can select the highest quality without sacrificing playability. The minimum recorded at Medium, 88 FPS, suggests even the lowest frame rates stay comfortably above the threshold.

At 1920x1080, Ultra averages 93 FPS, making it the recommended preset. The system has enough headroom at this resolution that even the most demanding settings leave substantial margin above the 60 FPS target. The Low preset at 200 FPS shows the upper bound of what this combination can achieve.

The Verdict

This system can run Lockdown Protocol with playable frame rates across all tested resolutions, provided the settings are chosen appropriately. At 1920x1080, every preset clears the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra delivering 93 FPS. At 2560x1440, Ultra remains playable at 68 FPS, and all lower presets also exceed 60 FPS. At 3840x2160, the system falls short at High and Ultra, but Medium at 67 FPS and Low at 95 FPS provide viable options for 4K displays.

The combination of the Intel Core i5-10400F and AMD Radeon RX 7700 is well matched for this game. The 6-core, 12-thread processor provides enough throughput for high frame rates at lower resolutions, while the 16 GB graphics card with 624.1 GB/s bandwidth handles the memory demands of higher presets. The recorded data shows that users with a 1080p or 1440p monitor can enable maximum quality settings without concern, while 4K users should select Medium for the best balance of visual fidelity and performance.