Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core i5-10400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT delivers a consistently high-performance experience in Lockdown Protocol across all tested resolutions and presets. The recorded data shows that this combination never drops below the 60 FPS playability threshold, even at the most demanding settings. At 4K with Ultra settings, the average frame rate sits at 62.9 FPS, which is a comfortable margin above the playability line. The combination ranks 967th out of 3714 tested hardware combos in the game database, placing it in the upper tier of systems for this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measurements for this CPU and GPU pairing cover three resolutions (1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160) and four settings presets (Low, Medium, High, and Ultra). The data shows a clear pattern: frame rates scale downward as resolution and visual fidelity increase, but the system maintains playable performance throughout.

At 1920x1080, the lowest resolution tested, the system produces its highest frame rates. The Low preset averages 196.3 FPS, which is the peak performance recorded for this combination. Moving to Medium drops the average to 173.5 FPS, while High averages 169.2 FPS. The Ultra preset still delivers a strong 128.8 FPS average. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 67.5 FPS, which indicates that the GPU has substantial headroom even when all settings are maxed out.

At 2560x1440, performance remains well above the 60 FPS threshold. The Low preset averages 181.5 FPS, Medium averages 145.5 FPS, and High averages 127.3 FPS. The Ultra preset produces an average of 94.9 FPS. The step from Low to Ultra costs 86.6 FPS at this resolution, showing that the Ultra preset imposes a heavier load than the lower settings.

At 3840x2160, the system still clears the playability threshold with every preset. Low averages 134 FPS, Medium averages 94 FPS, and High averages 83.8 FPS. Ultra is the only preset that approaches the 60 FPS line, with an average of 62.9 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 71.1 FPS. This resolution is the most demanding, but the data confirms that even the heaviest settings remain playable.

The measured data does not include separate minimum or maximum frame rate values, so the analysis relies on average FPS figures. The consistency across all twelve tested configurations suggests that the hardware handles the game's load without severe bottlenecks.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core i5-10400F, based on average benchmark scores, are a set of processors that land within a narrow performance band. The Intel Xeon 6756E scores 14163, which is 0.2% higher than the i5-10400F's average score. The Intel Core 7 160UL scores 14232, putting it 0.3% ahead. The AMD EPYC 7552 scores 14115, which is 0.5% behind. The AMD Ryzen 3 7320C scores 14277, landing 0.6% ahead. These deltas are all under 1%, meaning any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol when paired with the same GPU. The practical takeaway is that the i5-10400F sits in a tightly packed performance tier, and swapping to one of these alternatives would not meaningfully change the gaming experience.

On the GPU side, the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT has an average benchmark score of 13745. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon 660M with a score of 13812, which is 0.5% ahead, and the NVIDIA RTX A2000 Mobile with a score of 13821, also 0.5% ahead. The AMD Radeon RX 570X scores 13871, 0.9% ahead, while the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT scores 13543, which is 1.5% behind. These small percentage differences indicate that a system built with any of these GPUs and the same CPU would produce similar frame rates in this game. The RX 9070 XT is the closest rival that trails the RX 7900 XT, while the other three alternatives are marginally faster in synthetic benchmarks.

CPU and GPU Roles

The recorded frame rates show how the balance between CPU and GPU shifts across resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are high across all presets, but the scaling from Low to Ultra reveals a 67.5 FPS drop. This indicates that the GPU is doing most of the work, since raising visual quality directly reduces performance. The CPU has enough headroom at this resolution to feed the GPU without becoming the limiting factor.

At 2560x1440, the pattern is similar but more pronounced. The Low preset averages 181.5 FPS, while Ultra averages 94.9 FPS, a difference of 86.6 FPS. The larger drop at this resolution suggests that the GPU is under heavier load as pixel count increases. The CPU still keeps up, as the frame rates remain high, but the GPU's role in determining performance grows.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the dominant factor. The Low preset averages 134 FPS, but Ultra drops to 62.9 FPS, a 71.1 FPS reduction. The fact that Ultra still clears 60 FPS shows that the RX 7900 XT has enough compute power for 4K gaming, but the margin is much thinner than at lower resolutions. The CPU's contribution is less visible here, since the GPU is processing far more pixels per frame.

The scaling between resolutions reinforces this interpretation. At the same preset, moving from 1080p to 1440p to 4K consistently reduces frame rates, with the largest absolute drops occurring at the Ultra preset. This is typical of a GPU-bound scenario, where higher resolutions and settings increase the workload on the graphics card. The i5-10400F provides sufficient single-thread and multi-thread performance, as shown by its benchmark scores, but the frame rates in this game are primarily shaped by the GPU's capabilities.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 60 FPS?

A: Yes. The recorded data shows that every resolution and preset combination tested averages above 60 FPS. The lowest recorded average is 62.9 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings.

Q: What is the best preset to use at 4K?

A: Ultra is the best settings preset at 3840x2160, with an average of 62.9 FPS. All other presets at this resolution also clear 60 FPS, but Ultra offers the highest visual quality while remaining playable.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 4K?

A: At the Ultra preset, the average frame rate drops from 128.8 FPS at 1920x1080 to 62.9 FPS at 3840x2160, a reduction of 65.9 FPS. At the Low preset, the drop is from 196.3 FPS to 134 FPS, a reduction of 62.3 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game?

A: The GPU has the larger influence on frame rates. The data shows that raising resolution and settings consistently lowers performance, which indicates a GPU-bound workload. The CPU maintains sufficient performance to avoid becoming the primary bottleneck.

Q: How does the RX 7900 XT compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RX 7900 XT has an average benchmark score of 13745. The AMD Radeon 660M and NVIDIA RTX A2000 Mobile are both 0.5% ahead, the AMD Radeon RX 570X is 0.9% ahead, and the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT is 1.5% behind. These differences are small enough that in-game performance would be nearly identical.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1440p with High settings?

A: The recorded average at 2560x1440 with High settings is 127.3 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS playability threshold and leaves significant headroom for demanding scenes.

The Verdict

This PC configuration can run Lockdown Protocol with no issues. The verdict data lists all four settings presets as playable at every resolution tested. At 1920x1080, the best preset is Ultra with an average of 128.8 FPS. At 2560x1440, Ultra averages 94.9 FPS. At 3840x2160, Ultra averages 62.9 FPS. In all cases, the system clears the 60 FPS playability threshold, and at lower resolutions the margin is substantial.

The weakest point in the entire test matrix is 4K Ultra, which averages 62.9 FPS. That is still above the playability line, but it is the only configuration where the system operates close to the threshold. Players who want maximum visual fidelity at 4K can use Ultra settings, but they should be aware that the frame rate has less headroom than at other settings. For anyone prioritizing smoothness over visual quality, dropping to High at 4K raises the average to 83.8 FPS.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 128.8 FPS. This is the highest visual quality available, and the frame rate is more than double the playability threshold.

At 2560x1440, Ultra is also the best preset, averaging 94.9 FPS. This provides a strong balance of visual fidelity and performance, with a comfortable margin above 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, Ultra remains viable with an average of 62.9 FPS. This is the only resolution where the Ultra preset comes close to the 60 FPS line, but it still clears it. Players who prefer a larger safety margin can use High settings at this resolution, which averages 83.8 FPS, but the data confirms that Ultra is playable.