Lockdown Protocol

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The recorded data shows that every resolution and preset combination tested clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 65.3, at 1440p Ultra it is 103.3, and at 1080p Ultra it is 138.4.

Q: What is the strongest preset this combo can handle at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset is the most demanding setting that stays above 60 FPS, with an average of 65.3 FPS. High runs at 87.9 FPS, Medium at 100.4 FPS, and Low at 145.5 FPS.

Q: How much of a performance gap exists between Low and Ultra at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 180.6 FPS, while Ultra averages 103.3 FPS. That is a 77.3 FPS difference, meaning Ultra still delivers a frame rate far above the playable threshold.

Q: Is the CPU or the GPU more responsible for frame rate in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The data suggests the GPU becomes the limiting factor as resolution increases, since frame rates drop significantly when moving to higher resolutions. At 1080p, the Low preset hits 198 FPS, but at 4K Low, it drops to 145.5 FPS, indicating stronger GPU scaling demand at higher resolutions.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations in the database?

A: This CPU and GPU pairing ranks 789th out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. That places it in the top portion of the database.

Q: What are the nearest performance rivals for this CPU and GPU?

A: The CPU's nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon 6756E (0.2% faster), AMD EPYC 7552 (0.5% faster), Intel Core 7 160UL (0.3% slower), and AMD Ryzen 3 7320C (0.6% slower). The GPU's nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB (0.4% faster), NVIDIA TITAN Xp (1.2% faster), NVIDIA Quadro K5200 (1% slower), and AMD FirePro D300 (1.2% slower).

CPU and GPU Roles

Lockdown Protocol is a fast-paced FPS, and the benchmark data reveals how the balance between processor and graphics card shifts across resolution and preset combinations. At 1920x1080, the CPU has plenty of headroom to feed frames, and the GPU is not heavily tasked. The Low preset reaches 198 FPS, and even Ultra stays at 138.4 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra at 1080p is 59.6 FPS, which shows a moderate sensitivity to graphics settings. This indicates that at 1080p, the system is largely GPU-limited, but the CPU is strong enough to avoid becoming a bottleneck even at the highest settings.

Moving to 2560x1440, the picture changes noticeably. The Low preset delivers 180.6 FPS, while Ultra drops to 103.3 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra widens to 77.3 FPS, which is larger than at 1080p. This means the GPU is now doing more work per frame, and the settings have a greater impact on the final frame rate. The CPU still appears capable of keeping up, since the frame rates remain well above 100 FPS even at Ultra. However, the increasing gap suggests that the graphics card is becoming the primary constraint as pixel count rises.

At 3840x2160, the GPU dominance is clear. Low averages 145.5 FPS, Medium drops to 100.4 FPS, High to 87.9 FPS, and Ultra to 65.3 FPS. The difference from Low to Ultra is 80.2 FPS, the largest of any resolution. This pattern confirms that the Radeon RX 7900 XTX is the component that matters most at 4K. The Intel Core i5-10400F, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, provides enough throughput for the game, but the raw pixel throughput of the GPU dictates the experience at this resolution.

The scaling behavior is consistent with an FPS title where the CPU sets a high ceiling and the GPU scales with resolution and preset complexity. At 1080p, the CPU has enough single-thread performance to push very high frame rates, as shown by the 198 FPS Low result. At 4K, the GPU's workload increases substantially, and the frame rate drops by roughly 26% from Low to Ultra. For players targeting high refresh monitors at 1080p or 1440p, this combo has plenty of headroom. For 4K, the GPU is the deciding factor, and the user should focus on balancing settings to maintain a comfortable margin above 60 FPS.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the most demanding preset that still maintains an average of at least 60 FPS is the Ultra preset. The data shows that no tested settings combination falls below the playable threshold, so the recommendation is simple: run the game at Ultra everywhere.

At 1920x1080, Ultra averages 138.4 FPS. This is far beyond the 60 FPS target and leaves ample room for high refresh rate displays. Even at the highest preset, the frame rate is more than double the playable threshold, so there is no reason to lower settings for performance reasons. The Low preset reaches 198 FPS, Medium 174.7 FPS, and High 167.5 FPS, but Ultra is the recommended choice because it delivers the best visual quality without sacrificing smoothness.

At 2560x1440, Ultra averages 103.3 FPS. This remains well above 60 FPS and provides a smooth experience on 1440p monitors. High runs at 136.9 FPS, Medium at 158.3 FPS, and Low at 180.6 FPS, but all of these are lower visual quality settings that do not meaningfully improve the experience at this resolution. Ultra is the clear pick, as it offers the full visual feature set while still delivering a triple-digit frame rate.

At 3840x2160, Ultra averages 65.3 FPS. This is the tightest margin in the entire dataset, but it still clears the 60 FPS threshold by a small amount. High averages 87.9 FPS, Medium 100.4 FPS, and Low 145.5 FPS. For 4K users who want the best image quality, Ultra is viable, but those who prefer a larger safety margin might consider High, which is 22.6 FPS faster. The database verdict lists Ultra as the best setting at 4K, and the measured result confirms it is playable.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals in the database provide context for how this specific CPU and GPU pairing behaves relative to other hardware. The Intel Core i5-10400F has an average benchmark score of 14185, and its closest competitor is the Intel Xeon 6756E at 14163, which is 0.2% faster. The AMD EPYC 7552 scores 14115, putting it 0.5% behind the i5-10400F. On the slower side, the Intel Core 7 160UL scores 14232, which is 0.3% faster, and the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C scores 14277, 0.6% faster. These deltas are small enough that in real gaming workloads, especially in an FPS like Lockdown Protocol, the differences would be negligible. A system with any of these processors would deliver essentially identical frame rates when paired with the same GPU.

On the graphics side, the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX has an average benchmark score of 19410. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB at 19334, which is 0.4% faster. The NVIDIA TITAN Xp scores 19177, 1.2% slower, while the NVIDIA Quadro K5200 scores 19602, 1% faster, and the AMD FirePro D300 scores 19637, 1.2% faster. These are all within a very tight margin, meaning any of these GPUs would produce nearly identical performance in Lockdown Protocol when paired with a sufficiently strong CPU. It is worth remembering the RX 7900 XTX has 24 GB of GDDR6 memory and a 384-bit bus, but the benchmark scores are what matter for direct comparison here.

For someone considering this combo, the practical takeaway is that the CPU and GPU are both positioned in a mid-to-upper tier relative to their nearest database rivals. Swapping the i5-10400F for any of its nearest rivals would not meaningfully change the game's frame rates, and the same applies to the GPU. The measured FPS data for this specific pairing is the best guide for expected performance.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Lockdown Protocol. The verdict by resolution is clear: at 3840x2160, all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable, with Ultra averaging 65.3 FPS. At 2560x1440, all presets are playable, with Ultra at 103.3 FPS. At 1920x1080, all presets are playable, with Ultra at 138.4 FPS. The playable threshold is 60 FPS, and every tested configuration clears it.

The strongest statement from the data is that there is no scenario where this combo fails to deliver a smooth experience. Even the most demanding combination, 4K Ultra, stays above 60 FPS. The margin is modest at 5.3 FPS, so players with a strong preference for perfect stability might prefer High at 4K, which averages 87.9 FPS. For 1440p users, Ultra is far above the threshold, and for 1080p users, Ultra is effectively an esports-level frame rate.

The Intel Core i5-10400F is an older 6-core, 12-thread processor, but its benchmark results, including a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 10283 and a single-core score of 1451, show it is more than adequate for this game. The Radeon RX 7900 XTX is a high-end graphics card with a 355 W TDP and 24 GB of GDDR6 memory, and its measured performance in Lockdown Protocol confirms it handles the game with ease. This is a combination that offers no compromises for this title.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested hardware combinations, this pairing ranks 789th out of 3714 total combos for Lockdown Protocol. That places it in the top 21% of all tested systems, a strong result for a mid-generation CPU paired with a high-end GPU. The rank reflects the overall capability of the system across the game's resolution and preset range.

The high rank is driven primarily by the GPU's ability to maintain high frame rates at 4K, where it still clears 60 FPS at Ultra. The CPU's contribution is also important, as its multi-threaded score of 12115 in PassMark and its 3DMark max-thread score of 4735 indicate it does not hold the GPU back. The combination of a capable processor and a very fast graphics card results in a system that sits comfortably above the median of tested combos.

For context, the rank of 789 means there are 2925 combos that perform worse, and 788 that perform better. The better-performing systems likely include newer CPUs and even higher-end GPUs, but the margin is not huge given how close the nearest rivals are in benchmark scores. In practical terms, this combo delivers a 4K gaming experience at high settings with frame rates well above 60 FPS, which is a compelling result for anyone evaluating this hardware pairing.