Lockdown Protocol

Measured FPS Breakdown

Lockdown Protocol is a fast-paced FPS, and this Intel Core i5-10400F and AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT pairing delivers a wide range of performance depending on your chosen resolution and quality preset. The recorded data shows a clear pattern: the lower the resolution, the higher the headroom above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

At 1920x1080, the combo is exceptionally strong. With Low settings, the average frame rate hits 199.6 FPS. Moving to Medium, it drops to 158.1 FPS, which is still an enormous margin over the playable threshold. High settings average 134.5 FPS, a very solid number for competitive play. The most demanding preset, Ultra, still holds an average of 99.7 FPS, so even maxed out, the system clears 60 FPS by a wide margin.

At 2560x1440, the data shows a similar story, but with slightly reduced headroom. Low settings produce an average of 161.8 FPS. Medium settings average 114.4 FPS, and High settings average 98.4 FPS. The Ultra preset, which is the heaviest load, still manages an average of 76.3 FPS. This means 1440p Ultra is comfortably playable, though not as high as the 1080p numbers.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the GPU starts to feel the pressure. Low settings average 104.4 FPS, which is still very smooth. Medium settings average 73.3 FPS. High settings average 63.9 FPS, just barely above the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset falls below the playable line, averaging 48.9 FPS. This is the only configuration in the measured data where the system fails to maintain 60 FPS.

Note that the database does not include separate minimum or maximum frame rate records for this configuration; the analysis relies on average frame rates, which are the primary metric for overall smoothness.

CPU and GPU Roles

The division of labor between the Intel Core i5-10400F and the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT shifts as resolution changes. At 1080p, the CPU has more influence. The frame rate swings from 199.6 FPS at Low to 99.7 FPS at Ultra, a massive drop of over 50%. This scaling shows that at lower resolutions, the GPU is not the only bottleneck; the CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads (with a boost clock of 4.30 GHz) are feeding frames quickly, and the GPU is handling the increased graphical load as settings rise.

At 1440p, the GPU becomes more dominant. The spread from Low (161.8 FPS) to Ultra (76.3 FPS) is still large, but the absolute numbers are lower because the GPU is working harder to fill more pixels. The CPU, with its 12 MB of shared L3 cache and 42.7 GB/s memory bandwidth, remains sufficient, but the RX 7700 XT's 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus with 432.0 GB/s bandwidth is clearly the limiting factor at higher presets.

At 4K, the GPU is unquestionably the primary constraint. The difference between Low (104.4 FPS) and Ultra (48.9 FPS) is stark. The RX 7700 XT's 3456 shading units and 96 ROPs are being pushed to their limits. The CPU's role diminishes; even a weaker processor would likely produce similar 4K results, as the GPU is saturated. Benchmark results indicate that for this game, the i5-10400F is a capable partner up to 1440p, but at 4K, the GPU's raw throughput (35.17 TFLOPS FP32) dictates the outcome.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the goal is to find the most demanding preset that still stays at or above 60 FPS average. The data provides a clear answer for each.

At 1920x1080, the best setting is Ultra, with an average of 99.7 FPS. This is the maximum quality preset, and it still leaves nearly 40 FPS of headroom above the playable threshold. There is no reason to drop below Ultra at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the best setting is Ultra, with an average of 76.3 FPS. This is above the 60 FPS line, so you can run the game at maximum quality. The 16 FPS margin is acceptable for most players, though those sensitive to frame drops might prefer High at 98.4 FPS for extra stability.

At 3840x2160, the best setting that stays above 60 FPS is High, with an average of 63.9 FPS. This is a slim margin, only 3.9 FPS over the threshold. Medium (73.3 FPS) and Low (104.4 FPS) are also playable, but High offers the best visual quality while remaining technically playable. Ultra at 48.9 FPS is not recommended for a smooth experience.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database, this specific combination of Intel Core i5-10400F and AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT ranks 1559 out of 3714 tested configurations for Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the upper half of all combos, indicating that it is a well-balanced pairing for this title.

The CPU's individual standing reinforces this. The i5-10400F sits at the 68th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 14185. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon 6756E (score 14163, delta 0.2%), the Intel Core 7 160UL (score 14232, delta -0.3%), the AMD EPYC 7552 (score 14115, delta 0.5%), and the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C (score 14277, delta -0.6%). These deltas are all within 0.6%, meaning the i5-10400F is essentially tied with a cluster of server and mobile chips in raw processing power.

The GPU is similarly positioned. The RX 7700 XT sits at the 67th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 22549. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile (score 22435, delta 0.5%), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile (score 22729, delta -0.8%), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 (score 22895, delta -1.5%), and the AMD Radeon RX 5700 (score 22170, delta 1.7%). The RX 7700 XT is slightly behind the RTX 4060 Mobile and RTX 2080, but ahead of the RTX 5060 Mobile and RX 5700.

The combo rank of 1559 out of 3714 suggests that while neither component is top-tier, their combination is well-matched for Lockdown Protocol. The CPU is not holding the GPU back to a significant degree, and the GPU is strong enough to deliver playable frame rates at most settings.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the system averages 99.7 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: Is 4K gaming possible with this combo?

A: Partially. At 3840x2160, the system can run High settings at 63.9 FPS average, which is just above 60 FPS. Medium (73.3 FPS) and Low (104.4 FPS) are also playable. Ultra settings drop to 48.9 FPS, which is below the playable line.

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

A: The best preset is Ultra, which averages 76.3 FPS. This is the highest quality setting and it still clears the 60 FPS threshold, so there is no need to compromise on visuals.

Q: How does the RX 7700 XT compare to the RTX 2080?

A: The RX 7700 XT has an average benchmark score of 22549, while the RTX 2080 scores 22895. This puts the RX 7700 XT about 1.5% behind the RTX 2080 in synthetic benchmarks, a negligible difference in real-world gaming.

Q: Is the Core i5-10400F a weak link for this game?

A: No. The CPU ranks at the 68th percentile among all CPUs, and its nearest rivals are within 0.6% in average score. For Lockdown Protocol, the data shows it provides sufficient performance up to 1440p, with the GPU becoming the main constraint at 4K.

Q: What is the playable threshold, and which settings fail it?

A: The playable threshold is 60 FPS. The only configuration that fails to meet this is 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which averages 48.9 FPS. Every other resolution and preset combination in the data exceeds 60 FPS.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Lockdown Protocol. The verdict by resolution is clear and consistent.

At 1920x1080, the system is fully capable. All four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable, with the best being Ultra at 99.7 FPS. This is a superb experience for a competitive FPS, offering high refresh rate capability and maximum visual fidelity.

At 2560x1440, the system remains fully capable. All four presets are playable, with Ultra at 76.3 FPS being the best choice. This is a great balance of visual quality and performance for high-refresh monitors.

At 3840x2160, the system is conditionally capable. The playable settings are High (63.9 FPS), Medium (73.3 FPS), and Low (104.4 FPS). The best setting is High, but the margin is slim. Ultra at 48.9 FPS is not playable per the 60 FPS threshold.

In practical terms, this is a strong 1080p and 1440p machine for Lockdown Protocol. At 4K, you will need to stick to High settings or lower for a smooth experience. The combo rank of 1559 out of 3714 confirms that this is a well-above-average pairing for this game, and the benchmark data supports its use for serious play at mainstream resolutions.