Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core i5-11400F and AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT combination presents a balanced pairing for Lockdown Protocol, a 2024 FPS title. The recorded data indicates that this system can handle the game across a range of resolutions, with performance scaling predictably as settings and pixel counts increase. This analysis examines the measured FPS values, the roles of the CPU and GPU at different settings, and how this specific combination compares to other tested hardware configurations in the database.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the recorded average FPS is 74, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gaming with this hardware?

A: At 2560x1440, the High preset is the most demanding setting that maintains an average above 60 FPS, with a recorded average of 72 FPS.

Q: Does the system achieve 60 FPS at 4K resolution?

A: Only at Low settings. The 3840x2160 Low preset delivers an average of 75 FPS. Medium settings drop to 53 FPS average, and Ultra falls to 35 FPS.

Q: How much performance difference is there between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: The difference is substantial. At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 159 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 74 FPS, a difference of 85 FPS between the two extremes.

Q: What are the minimum FPS values recorded for Medium settings across resolutions?

A: For Medium settings, the minimum FPS recorded are 96 FPS at 1920x1080, 70 FPS at 2560x1440, and 45 FPS at 3840x2160.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested combinations in the database for this game?

A: This specific CPU and GPU pairing ranks 2630 out of 3714 total tested combinations for Lockdown Protocol.

CPU and GPU Roles

The balance between the Intel Core i5-11400F and the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT shifts depending on the resolution and quality preset selected. The data reveals how the workload distribution changes as the rendering demands increase. At lower resolutions and settings, the system appears more capable of pushing very high frame rates, suggesting that the CPU has enough headroom to feed the GPU. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system achieves an average of 159 FPS. This high frame rate at a low graphical load indicates that the processor is not the limiting factor at this setting, and the GPU is able to render frames quickly. The CPU, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, provides sufficient processing power for the game's logic at this level.

As the resolution increases to 2560x1440, the average FPS at Low settings drops to 117, and at 3840x2160 it falls to 75. This scaling pattern is typical of GPU-bound scenarios. The GPU, with its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 256.0 GB/s bandwidth, has to work harder to fill the increasing number of pixels. The frame rate drop from 1080p Low to 4K Low is 84 FPS, which highlights the growing demand on the graphics card. The GPU's pixel rate of 165.7 GPixel/s and texture rate of 331.4 GTexel/s become more significant factors at these higher resolutions.

The role of the GPU becomes even more pronounced when examining the performance at higher quality presets. At 3840x2160, the difference between Low and Ultra settings is a stark 40 FPS, with the average dropping from 75 FPS to 35 FPS. This 53% reduction in performance demonstrates that the Ultra preset, which likely includes more demanding shaders and effects, places a heavy load on the Radeon RX 6600 XT. The GPU's 2048 shading units and 32 ray accelerators are tasked with rendering more complex visuals, which directly impacts the frame rate.

At 1080p, the CPU still has a role to play, but the GPU remains the primary driver of performance differences between presets. The jump from Low to Ultra at 1920x1080 results in an 85 FPS drop. This is a significant decrease, but the fact that the system still manages an average of 74 FPS at Ultra indicates that neither component is completely overwhelmed. The CPU's single-thread performance, as indicated by a 3dmark single thread score of 868, is sufficient to handle the game's core mechanics without bottlenecking the GPU at this resolution.

The data suggests that for Lockdown Protocol, the GPU is the dominant factor at all tested resolutions, but its influence grows with each step up in resolution and settings. At 1080p, the system has enough headroom to deliver excellent performance across all presets. At 1440p, the GPU's limitations start to show at the Ultra preset, where the average FPS falls to 54. At 4K, the GPU is the clear bottleneck, as even the Medium preset struggles to maintain a 60 FPS average. The CPU, while not the primary constraint, provides a stable foundation that allows the GPU to perform to its capabilities.

How This Combo Ranks

The database places this combination of the Intel Core i5-11400F and AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT at rank 2630 out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. This position places it in the lower half of all tested systems. The rank is a holistic measure that considers the performance across all recorded resolutions and settings. While the system can play the game at 60 FPS at 1080p Ultra and 1440p High, its performance at 4K is limited, which likely pulls its overall rank down. Many other tested combinations, presumably with more powerful GPUs or CPUs, achieve higher scores across the board.

The individual components have their own performance percentiles. The CPU, the Intel Core i5-11400F, ranks in the 71st percentile compared to all CPUs in the database. This indicates that it is a solid mid-range processor. Its average benchmark score of 17177 is closely matched by several rivals. The AMD EPYC 7H12 has an average score of 17120, which is 0.3% lower. The Intel Core i5-12450H scores 17239, 0.4% higher. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G is 0.6% higher at 17278, and the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U is 0.6% lower at 17074. These close scores suggest that the i5-11400F's processing power is in a well-populated tier of CPUs.

The GPU, the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT, ranks in the 70th percentile among all GPUs. Its average benchmark score is 24442. Its nearest rivals in the database are the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 with an average score of 24277 (0.7% lower), the Intel Arc A350M at 24647 (0.8% higher), the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Ti at 24236 (0.8% lower), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER at 24170 (1.1% lower). These figures show that the RX 6600 XT's raw compute performance is comparable to these other graphics cards, despite their different architectures and generations.

The combined rank of 2630 suggests that while each component is individually competent, the pairing does not place the system in the top tier for this specific game. The performance is adequate for smooth gameplay at 1080p and 1440p, but it is not exceptional. The lower rank is likely a reflection of the system's inability to provide a consistently high frame rate at 4K resolution, which is a scenario where more powerful GPUs would excel. The data shows that this is a capable combination for mainstream gaming, but not a high-end contender in the database rankings.

The Verdict

The recorded data provides a clear answer: this PC can run Lockdown Protocol at 60 FPS or higher at 1080p and 1440p, but only at 4K with reduced settings. At 1920x1080, all four tested presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) achieve an average FPS above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The Ultra preset, which offers the highest visual quality, still delivers an average of 74 FPS. This makes 1080p the most versatile resolution for this system, allowing players to choose any preset level.

At 2560x1440, the system can maintain 60 FPS on the Low, Medium, and High presets. The High preset, with an average of 72 FPS, is the best visual option that remains playable. The Ultra preset falls short, with an average of 54 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. Players at this resolution would need to select High settings to ensure a smooth experience.

The situation at 3840x2160 is more restrictive. Only the Low preset achieves a playable average FPS of 75. The Medium preset drops to 53 FPS, and the High preset averages 47 FPS. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, with an average of 35 FPS. Based on the verdict data, 4K gaming is only viable at the lowest quality settings.

In summary, the system is fully capable of running Lockdown Protocol at 1080p and 1440p with high visual fidelity. For 4K, players would need to compromise significantly on settings to maintain a 60 FPS frame rate. The overall assessment is that this is a reliable setup for 1080p and 1440p gaming in this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following data presents the exact average, minimum, and maximum FPS values recorded for each resolution and settings preset.

3840x2160 (4K)

• Low: Average 75 FPS. No minimum or maximum values recorded.
• Medium: Average 53 FPS, minimum 45 FPS, maximum 61 FPS.
• High: Average 47 FPS. No minimum or maximum values recorded.
• Ultra: Average 35 FPS. No minimum or maximum values recorded.

At 4K, the performance drops off sharply as settings increase. The Low preset is the only option that stays above the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium preset's maximum of 61 FPS shows that it can occasionally reach playable levels, but the average and minimum are too low for a consistent experience. The High and Ultra presets are clearly not suitable for 60 FPS gameplay.

2560x1440 (1440p)

• Low: Average 117 FPS. No minimum or maximum values recorded.
• Medium: Average 83 FPS, minimum 70 FPS, maximum 95 FPS.
• High: Average 72 FPS. No minimum or maximum values recorded.
• Ultra: Average 54 FPS. No minimum or maximum values recorded.

At 1440p, the system performs well. The Low preset provides a high average of 117 FPS. The Medium preset shows a healthy minimum of 70 FPS, ensuring stable gameplay. The High preset, at 72 FPS average, is also above the playable threshold. The Ultra preset, with an average of 54 FPS, is the only setting that fails to reach 60 FPS.

1920x1080 (1080p)

• Low: Average 159 FPS. No minimum or maximum values recorded.
• Medium: Average 113 FPS, minimum 96 FPS, maximum 130 FPS.
• High: Average 99 FPS. No minimum or maximum values recorded.
• Ultra: Average 74 FPS. No minimum or maximum values recorded.

At 1080p, the system delivers excellent performance. The Low preset achieves a very high average of 159 FPS. The Medium preset maintains a minimum of 96 FPS, which is well above the playable threshold. The High preset averages 99 FPS, and even the Ultra preset, the most demanding setting, holds an average of 74 FPS. All presets at this resolution provide a smooth gaming experience.

Best Settings per Resolution

For players aiming to maintain an average of 60 FPS or higher, the data suggests the following optimal settings for each resolution.

At 3840x2160, the only preset that meets the 60 FPS requirement is Low, with an average of 75 FPS. This is the highest quality setting that remains playable at this resolution. The next step up, Medium, falls to an average of 53 FPS, which is below the threshold.

At 2560x1440, the best setting is High, which delivers an average of 72 FPS. This preset provides a good balance of visual quality and performance. The Ultra preset is not recommended, as its average of 54 FPS does not meet the playable standard.

At 1920x1080, the best setting is Ultra, with an average of 74 FPS. This allows players to experience the game at its highest visual fidelity while still maintaining a frame rate above 60 FPS. The system has enough performance headroom at this resolution to handle the most demanding preset.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The database provides information on hardware that performs similarly to the components in this system. This can help identify other CPUs and GPUs that would likely produce similar results in Lockdown Protocol.

For the Intel Core i5-11400F, the average benchmark score is 17177. The closest rivals are all within a narrow performance band. The AMD EPYC 7H12 has an average score of 17120, which is 0.3% lower. The Intel Core i5-12450H scores 17239, which is 0.4% higher. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G is 0.6% higher with a score of 17278. The Intel Core Ultra 7 164U scores 17074, which is 0.6% lower. These CPUs all exhibit very similar processing power, so a system built with any of them would likely see comparable CPU-bound performance in the game.

For the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT, the average benchmark score is 24442. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 with a score of 24277, which is 0.7% lower. The Intel Arc A350M has a score of 24647, which is 0.8% higher. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Ti scores 24236, which is 0.8% lower. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER has a score of 24170, which is 1.1% lower. These GPUs have similar raw compute performance according to the database, suggesting that they would deliver a similar experience in Lockdown Protocol, although architectural differences could lead to variations in specific games. A system with one of these alternative GPUs paired with a rival CPU would likely fall into a similar performance tier as the i5-11400F and RX 6600 XT combination.