Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core i5-10400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT delivers a robust performance profile for Lockdown Protocol, a 2024 FPS title. The recorded data shows this combination is more than capable of handling the game at high frame rates across most popular resolutions, though the most demanding settings at 4K do present a challenge. The measurements indicate a strong balance between the six-core, twelve-thread Comet Lake processor and the RDNA 3.0 graphics card, with the GPU providing the majority of the rendering power.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The database contains average FPS measurements for this combination across three resolutions and four graphics presets. No minimum or maximum FPS values were recorded, so the analysis relies on the average frame rates.

At 1920x1080, the combo shows excellent headroom. With Low settings, the average FPS is 200.4. Moving to Medium, the frame rate drops to 165.5, while High settings yield 145 FPS. The most demanding preset, Ultra, still maintains a strong average of 111 FPS. This resolution shows the least amount of pressure on the hardware, with even the heaviest settings leaving a wide margin above the playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, performance remains high. Low settings produce an average of 172.7 FPS. Medium settings follow with 124.8 FPS, and High settings are close behind at 109 FPS. Ultra settings at this resolution deliver an average of 81.5 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a predictable decline, but the GPU and CPU combination holds up well, with no preset falling below the 60 FPS mark.

At 3840x2160, the hardware begins to show its limits. Low settings provide an average of 108.4 FPS, which is still very smooth. Medium settings reduce this to 79.5 FPS, and High settings drop further to 67.6 FPS. Ultra settings at 4K are the only configuration in the dataset that fails to maintain 60 FPS, with an average of 55 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is substantial, indicating that the rendering load at 4K heavily impacts the GPU.

The data shows a clear trend: each step up in resolution or preset quality reduces the average frame rate consistently. The difference between Low and Ultra presets is most pronounced at 4K, where the spread is 53.4 FPS, compared to a 89.4 FPS spread at 1440p and a 89.4 FPS spread at 1080p. This suggests the GPU scales well with lower settings, but the absolute load at 4K Ultra is simply too high for this particular combination.

Best Settings per Resolution

For players seeking the highest visual quality while maintaining at least 60 FPS, the data points to specific settings for each resolution.

At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra. The average FPS at this preset is 111, which is well above the playable threshold of 60 FPS. There is no reason to drop below Ultra at this resolution, as the hardware has ample performance in reserve.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are also Ultra. The measured average is 81.5 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS requirement with a comfortable margin. This allows users to enjoy the full visual fidelity of the game at 1440p without sacrificing smoothness.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes. Ultra settings fall short with an average of 55 FPS. The best settings at this resolution are High, which maintain an average of 67.6 FPS. This is the most demanding preset that still stays at or above 60 FPS. Players targeting 4K will need to compromise on some graphical features to stay in the playable range.

The verdict data confirms this analysis. The database lists High, Low, and Medium as playable settings at 4K, with High being the best choice. At both 1440p and 1080p, all four presets are listed as playable, with Ultra as the recommended setting.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-10400F and AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT combination ranks 1289 out of 3714 tested combos in the database for Lockdown Protocol. This places the combo in the upper third of all recorded configurations, indicating a strong overall performance level. The percentile data for the individual components supports this: the CPU sits at the 68th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU sits at the 51st percentile among all GPUs.

This rank suggests that while the pairing is not at the very top of the performance charts, it is well above the median. The CPU carries a slightly higher relative standing than the GPU, but the measured FPS figures show that the pair works well together in this specific game. The rank is a composite measure, and the actual frame rates achieved in Lockdown Protocol are consistently high, which is the more relevant metric for a buyer.

The combo rank of 1289 out of 3714 means that the majority of tested systems are either slower or comparable. The data does not include direct comparison scores for other combos in this game, but the rank alone places this hardware in a favorable position. For a mid-range CPU paired with a high-end GPU, the result is a system that delivers a smooth experience in most scenarios.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 4K with High settings?

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with High settings is 67.6, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the maximum preset that stays above 60 FPS at 2560x1440?

A: Ultra settings. The average FPS at 1440p Ultra is 81.5, which is the highest preset tested and it clears the threshold.

Q: How does the frame rate at 1920x1080 Ultra compare to 3840x2160 Ultra?

A: At 1080p Ultra, the average is 111 FPS. At 4K Ultra, the average drops to 55 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: Is the AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT a bottleneck for the Intel Core i5-10400F in this game?

A: The recorded data shows the combo ranks 1289 out of 3714. The GPU's percentile is 51, while the CPU's is 68, but the measured FPS values indicate the pairing is effective, with no preset at 1080p or 1440p falling below 81.5 FPS.

Q: What are the playable settings at 3840x2160?

A: The database lists High, Low, and Medium as playable settings at 4K. Ultra is not playable, as it averages 55 FPS.

Q: Does the game run smoothly at 2560x1440 Medium?

A: Yes. The average FPS at 1440p Medium is 124.8, which is more than double the 60 FPS threshold.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows how the balance between the Intel Core i5-10400F and the AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT shifts depending on the resolution and preset. The CPU, with its six cores and twelve threads, has a benchmark score of 10283 in Cinebench R23 multicore and a passmark multithread score of 12115. The GPU, with 3840 shading units and 16 GB of GDDR6 memory, has a passmark G3D score of 24176. These raw scores suggest the GPU is the stronger component in absolute terms, but the game's performance scaling tells a more nuanced story.

At 1920x1080, the CPU is more likely to be the limiting factor. The frame rates are very high, with Low settings hitting 200.4 FPS. At such high frame rates, the CPU's single-thread performance, which scores 1451 in Cinebench R23 singlecore, becomes more important. The GPU is not fully stressed at this resolution, as evidenced by the relatively small gap between Medium and High settings. The difference between Low and Ultra is 89.4 FPS, but the GPU still has headroom.

At 2560x1440, the balance shifts toward the GPU. The frame rates drop to a range of 81.5 to 172.7 FPS. The GPU's workload increases, and the data shows a more pronounced drop from Low to High settings. The CPU still keeps up, but the rendering load is now more significant. The average FPS at 1440p Ultra is 81.5, which is a 29.5 FPS drop from 1080p Ultra, indicating the GPU is becoming the primary factor.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the dominant component. The frame rates range from 55 to 108.4 FPS. The drop from Low to Medium is 28.9 FPS, and from Medium to High is 11.9 FPS, but the Ultra preset falls below the playable threshold. This is a clear sign that the GPU's rendering capabilities, not the CPU, are determining performance. The CPU has enough power to feed the GPU, but the RX 7800 XT cannot maintain 60 FPS at 4K Ultra in this game.

The scaling between resolutions supports this interpretation. At Low settings, the frame rate drops from 200.4 at 1080p to 172.7 at 1440p and then to 108.4 at 4K. This is a 45.9% reduction from 1080p to 4K, which is a heavy load on the GPU. At Ultra settings, the drop is from 111 to 81.5 to 55, a 50.5% reduction. The consistent decline points to the GPU as the bottleneck at higher resolutions, while the CPU remains sufficient throughout.

The Verdict

The data shows that this PC can run Lockdown Protocol at a playable level in most configurations. At 1920x1080, all presets clear the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra averaging 111 FPS. At 2560x1440, all presets also clear the threshold, with Ultra averaging 81.5 FPS. At 3840x2160, High settings are the best option, averaging 67.6 FPS, while Ultra falls short at 55 FPS.

The verdict by resolution is clear. For 1080p and 1440p, players can use the highest settings without worry. For 4K, the game is still playable, but only up to High settings. The 60 FPS target is achievable at 4K High, and the recorded data does not show any other presets at that resolution failing except Ultra. The combo is a strong performer for this game, with the only caveat being the most demanding 4K preset.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals in the database for the CPU provide a reference for what other processors would behave similarly in this system. The Intel Xeon 6756E has an average benchmark score of 14163, which is 0.2% lower than the Core i5-10400F's average of 14185. The Intel Core 7 160UL scores 14232, a 0.3% difference. The AMD EPYC 7552 scores 14115, a 0.5% difference. The AMD Ryzen 3 7320C scores 14277, a 0.6% difference. These deltas are all within 0.6%, meaning any of these CPUs would likely produce very similar frame rates in Lockdown Protocol when paired with the same GPU.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals show a similar story. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 has an average score of 11680, which is 0.5% lower than the RX 7800 XT's average of 11627. The AMD Radeon Pro 5500M scores 11528, a 0.9% difference. The NVIDIA Tesla K20c scores 11479, a 1.3% difference. The AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT scores 11842, a 1.8% difference. These differences are small, but they suggest that swapping the RX 7800 XT for one of these cards would result in nearly identical performance, within a rounding error in most cases.

The proximity of these scores indicates that the Intel Core i5-10400F and AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT sit in a well-populated performance band. Users with these alternative components can expect comparable results, although the specific architecture of each part might cause minor variances in individual games. The database records these as the closest matches, so they serve as the best reference points for similar behavior.