Lockdown Protocol

Lockdown Protocol is a fast-paced FPS that demands a balanced system, and the combination of an Intel Core i5-10400F with an AMD Radeon RX 9060 produces a specific performance profile. The recorded data shows this pairing sits at rank 2194 out of 3714 tested combinations for this title, placing it in the upper half of all systems. The CPU, a 6-core, 12-thread Comet Lake part with a 2.90 GHz base and 4.30 GHz boost clock, delivers a PassMark multithread score of 12115 and a single-thread score of 2541. The GPU, built on the RDNA 4.0 architecture, achieves a PassMark G3D score of 17631. Together, they handle the game well at lower resolutions, but the margin narrows as the load increases.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU provide a useful reference point for what this system behaves like. For the Intel Core i5-10400F, the database shows the average benchmark score is 14185, with a percentile ranking of 68 against all CPUs. Its closest competitors are within a fraction of a percent. The Intel Xeon 6756E scores 14163, a delta of 0.2 percent, meaning the i5-10400F is effectively identical in overall compute performance. The Intel Core 7 160UL scores 14232, which is 0.3 percent higher, and the AMD EPYC 7552 scores 14115, which is 0.5 percent lower. The AMD Ryzen 3 7320C scores 14277, 0.6 percent above the i5. These differences are negligible in practice, so any of these alternatives would produce nearly the same frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, assuming the rest of the system is unchanged.

For the AMD Radeon RX 9060, the average benchmark score is 16014, with a percentile ranking of 59 against all GPUs. The closest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, which scores 16129, a delta of -0.7 percent, meaning the RX 9060 is slightly behind it. The AMD Radeon R9 370X scores 15862, a 1 percent difference, and the AMD Radeon RX 7700 scores 15852, also a 1 percent difference. The AMD Radeon Pro W5500 scores 15679, a 2.1 percent difference. In terms of raw graphics throughput, the RX 9060 is within a small margin of these cards. For a builder looking at this setup, swapping the CPU or GPU for any of these near-equal parts would result in very similar gameplay behavior. The delta percentages are all under 2.2 percent, so frame rate variations would be minor, typically a few FPS at most, and likely imperceptible during actual play.

The practical takeaway is that this system sits in a performance tier where small hardware changes do not dramatically shift outcomes. The CPU is competitive with enterprise-grade Xeons and low-power Core chips, while the GPU is comparable to mid-range cards from the previous generation. None of these rivals are clear upgrades or downgrades; they are all near-equal partners.

CPU and GPU Roles

The balance between the Intel Core i5-10400F and the AMD Radeon RX 9060 shifts depending on resolution and settings. At 1920x1080, the measured FPS data shows the system is heavily GPU-bound at higher presets. Moving from Low to Medium at 1080p drops the average from 175 FPS to 124 FPS, a 51 FPS reduction. Going from Medium to High drops it further to 109 FPS, and from High to Ultra, it falls to 81 FPS. The CPU, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, has enough headroom to feed the GPU at this resolution. The single-thread score of 2541 and the 3dmark 2-thread score of 1350 indicate strong enough per-core performance to avoid bottlenecking at 1080p. The data shows the GPU is the limiting factor, as the frame rate scales directly with graphics settings.

At 2560x1440, the pattern continues but the margins tighten. Low settings produce 128 FPS average, Medium drops to 91 FPS, High to 80 FPS, and Ultra to exactly 60 FPS. The drop from Low to Medium is 37 FPS, which is still a significant GPU load increase. The CPU's role remains secondary. The 3dmark 8-thread score of 3929 and the Cinebench R23 multicore score of 10283 suggest the processor can handle the extra draw calls and physics calculations at this resolution without becoming the primary constraint. However, the gap between the CPU and GPU performance narrows, as the GPU is now working closer to its limits.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the sole bottleneck. The measured data shows Low settings at 83 FPS average, Medium at 59 FPS, High at 51 FPS, and Ultra at 39 FPS. The CPU is effectively idle relative to the GPU's workload at 4K. The 3dmark max-threads score of 4735 and the Cinebench R20 multicore score of 4318 are far above what is needed to feed the RX 9060 at this resolution. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p to 2160p shows a clear pattern: the frame rate drops by roughly 30 percent going from 1080p to 1440p at the same settings, and then another 35 percent going from 1440p to 2160p. This is consistent with a GPU-limited scenario where the CPU is not the deciding factor.

The conclusion is straightforward. For Lockdown Protocol, the AMD Radeon RX 9060 is the component that matters most at every resolution. The Intel Core i5-10400F is sufficient to avoid creating a CPU bottleneck, but it does not meaningfully contribute to the frame rate ceiling. Builders should focus on GPU settings for performance tuning, as CPU changes would yield negligible gains.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Lockdown Protocol at 60 FPS on a 1080p monitor?

A: Yes. The measured data shows all four settings presets clear 60 FPS at 1920x1080. Low averages 175 FPS, Medium averages 124 FPS, High averages 109 FPS, and Ultra averages 81 FPS. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, but it still maintains an average above the 60 FPS threshold.

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

A: At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages exactly 60 FPS, which meets the playable threshold. Low averages 128 FPS, Medium averages 91 FPS, and High averages 80 FPS. For the highest visual quality while staying at or above 60 FPS, Ultra is the choice, but High offers more headroom with an 80 FPS average.

Q: Is the RX 9060 strong enough for 4K gaming in this title?

A: The data shows 3840x2160 is only playable at Low settings, which averages 83 FPS. Medium averages 59 FPS, just below the 60 FPS threshold, while High averages 51 FPS and Ultra averages 39 FPS. 4K is playable, but only with reduced graphics quality.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core i5-10400F has an average benchmark score of 14185. Its closest rival, the Intel Xeon 6756E, scores 14163, a 0.2 percent difference. The Intel Core 7 160UL scores 14232, the AMD EPYC 7552 scores 14115, and the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C scores 14277. None of these differences exceed 0.6 percent, so performance is effectively identical.

Q: How does the GPU compare to the RTX 3060 Ti?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 9060 has an average benchmark score of 16014. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 16129, which is 0.7 percent higher. This means the RX 9060 is marginally slower, but the difference is small enough that frame rates in Lockdown Protocol would be nearly the same.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for this system?

A: The database only records minimum FPS values for Medium settings. At 1920x1080 Medium, the minimum is 106 FPS. At 2560x1440 Medium, the minimum is 77 FPS. At 3840x2160 Medium, the minimum is 50 FPS. Other settings presets do not have recorded minimum values.

The Verdict

The recorded data provides a clear answer. This PC can run Lockdown Protocol, but the playable experience depends heavily on the chosen resolution. At 1920x1080, the system clears the 60 FPS threshold at every preset. Low averages 175 FPS, Medium averages 124 FPS, High averages 109 FPS, and Ultra averages 81 FPS. This is a comfortable experience for a fast-paced FPS, with enough headroom for smooth gameplay even on the most demanding settings.

At 2560x1440, the system also clears 60 FPS at every preset, but the margin is thinner. Low averages 128 FPS, Medium averages 91 FPS, High averages 80 FPS, and Ultra averages exactly 60 FPS. The Ultra preset is borderline, sitting right at the playable threshold. Players who prefer a buffer above 60 FPS should consider High, which offers a 20 FPS margin.

At 3840x2160, the system is limited. Only Low settings are playable, with an average of 83 FPS. Medium averages 59 FPS, just below the threshold, and High and Ultra are not viable for smooth play, averaging 51 FPS and 39 FPS respectively. 4K gaming is possible, but only with significant graphical compromises.

The verdict is that this system is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming. At 1080p, it is more than capable. At 1440p, it is playable at all settings, but Ultra is the maximum acceptable preset. At 4K, it is only playable at Low settings. The combination of the i5-10400F and RX 9060 is a balanced pairing for mainstream gaming, with the GPU being the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates are organized by resolution and settings preset. All values are averages, with minimum and maximum recorded only for Medium settings.

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: average 83 FPS
• Medium: average 59 FPS, minimum 50 FPS, maximum 68 FPS
• High: average 51 FPS
• Ultra: average 39 FPS

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: average 128 FPS
• Medium: average 91 FPS, minimum 77 FPS, maximum 105 FPS
• High: average 80 FPS
• Ultra: average 60 FPS

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: average 175 FPS
• Medium: average 124 FPS, minimum 106 FPS, maximum 143 FPS
• High: average 109 FPS
• Ultra: average 81 FPS

The data shows a consistent pattern. As resolution increases, the average FPS drops across all settings. The Medium preset is the only one with full min/max data, and it shows the variance is wider at lower resolutions. At 1080p, the spread between minimum and maximum is 37 FPS. At 1440p, it is 28 FPS. At 4K, it is 18 FPS. This indicates that frame pacing is more stable at higher resolutions, likely because the GPU is more consistently saturated.

The jump from Low to Medium is the largest single-step drop at every resolution. At 1080p, the drop is 51 FPS. At 1440p, it is 37 FPS. At 4K, it is 24 FPS. The drop from Medium to High is smaller, and the drop from High to Ultra is the smallest. This suggests the Medium preset introduces a significant increase in GPU workload, while the differences between High and Ultra are less demanding.

Best Settings per Resolution

The best settings preset is defined as the most demanding option that still maintains an average of at least 60 FPS. The data shows the following recommendations.

1920x1080: Ultra is the best choice. It averages 81 FPS, which is 21 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold. This provides the highest visual quality while maintaining a smooth frame rate. Lower presets are also playable, but Ultra offers the full experience.

2560x1440: Ultra is also the best choice here, but it averages exactly 60 FPS. This is right at the playable threshold, with no margin for error. Players who want a safety buffer should use High, which averages 80 FPS. However, the data indicates Ultra is technically playable. The recommendation is Ultra for maximum quality, with the caveat that frame drops could push it below 60 FPS in demanding scenes.

3840x2160: Low is the only playable preset. It averages 83 FPS, which is well above the threshold. Medium averages 59 FPS, just below the threshold, and is not recommended for consistent 60 FPS gameplay. For 4K, the choice is Low, which sacrifices visual quality for playability.

The practical guidance is simple. At 1080p, use Ultra. At 1440p, use Ultra if you accept the 60 FPS average, or High for a safer margin. At 4K, use Low. These settings maximize the visual experience while ensuring the game remains responsive. The system is not capable of running Lockdown Protocol at 4K with high or ultra settings at a playable frame rate, but it performs admirably at lower resolutions.