Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core i5-11400F and AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT combination delivers a broad range of performance across Lockdown Protocol, with the data showing that this pairing is capable of smooth gameplay at 1080p and 1440p, while 4K requires a careful settings choice. The recorded measurements indicate that the system hits the 60 FPS playable threshold in multiple configurations, but the margin varies significantly depending on resolution and quality preset. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS data, compares the components to their closest rivals in the database, and clarifies which settings give the best experience.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU in this build each have close neighbors in the benchmark database, based on average scores. For the Intel Core i5-11400F, the nearest rival is the AMD EPYC 7H12, which scores 17120 on average, a difference of 0.3 percent from the i5-11400F's 17177 average. That puts the two effectively on par in synthetic workloads. The Intel Core i5-12450H is another nearby option, with an average score of 17239, which is 0.4 percent higher than the i5-11400F. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G sits at 17278, 0.6 percent higher, and the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U trails slightly at 17074, 0.6 percent lower. These deltas are all within a single percentage point, so any of these processors would behave nearly identically in CPU-bound scenarios for Lockdown Protocol. The i5-11400F ranks in the 71st percentile among all CPUs in the database, meaning it outpaces most processors tested, but the nearest rivals confirm that it is not an outlier; it sits in a dense cluster of similar-performing hardware.

For the AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT, the database places it at the 65th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 19765. The closest rival is the AMD FirePro W7000, which scores 19905, a 0.7 percent difference from the RX 6650 XT. The NVIDIA Tesla K40m is next at 19885, 0.6 percent higher, while the AMD FirePro D300 scores 19637, 0.7 percent lower, and the NVIDIA Quadro K5200 scores 19602, 0.8 percent lower. All four rivals fall within less than one percent of the RX 6650 XT's average score, so the GPU's performance profile is very similar to these cards in general compute tests. However, the RX 6650 XT is a modern gaming-oriented card with RDNA 2 architecture, and its measured FPS in Lockdown Protocol reflects that. The rival GPUs listed are older professional or data-center parts, so while their synthetic scores align, gaming performance in this specific title comes from the RX 6650 XT's own measurements.

The practical takeaway is that if a builder already owns any of these rival CPUs or GPUs, the FPS results in Lockdown Protocol would be close to what the i5-11400F and RX 6650 XT produce. The differences are small enough that they would not change which settings are playable at each resolution.

CPU and GPU Roles

Lockdown Protocol is a fast-paced FPS, and the measured FPS data shows how the balance shifts between the CPU and GPU as resolution changes. At 1920x1080, the system delivers 165 FPS on Low settings, 117 FPS on Medium, 103 FPS on High, and 77 FPS on Ultra. The jump from Low to Medium is a 48 FPS drop, which is a large gap, but the drop from High to Ultra is only 26 FPS. This pattern indicates that at 1080p, the GPU is the primary limiter for higher presets, but the CPU still has enough headroom to push very high frame rates on Low. The i5-11400F's 6 cores and 12 threads, with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, are sufficient to feed the GPU at lower settings, as shown by the 165 FPS result.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates fall across the board: Low drops to 121 FPS, Medium to 86 FPS, High to 75 FPS, and Ultra to 56 FPS. The relative drop from 1080p to 1440p is roughly 27 percent on Low, 26 percent on Medium, 27 percent on High, and 27 percent on Ultra. This consistent scaling suggests that the GPU is now the dominant factor, since the pixel count increase affects rendering load uniformly. The CPU's role diminishes as resolution rises, because the GPU spends more time on each frame. At 1440p, the i5-11400F is not the bottleneck; the RX 6650 XT's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 280.3 GB/s bandwidth determine the outcome.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes even more critical. Low settings produce 78 FPS, Medium drops to 56 FPS, High to 49 FPS, and Ultra to 36 FPS. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is steep: Low loses 43 FPS, Medium loses 30 FPS, High loses 26 FPS, and Ultra loses 20 FPS. The percentage drops are 36 percent on Low, 35 percent on Medium, 35 percent on High, and 36 percent on Ultra. This uniform reduction confirms that the RX 6650 XT is the sole limiter at 4K. The CPU is largely idle, waiting on the GPU to finish rendering. The data shows that the i5-11400F's single-thread score of 868 in 3dmark and multi-thread score of 5652 are more than adequate for this game, since the frame rate does not collapse at higher resolutions due to CPU stalls.

In summary, the CPU and GPU roles are clear: at 1080p, both matter, but the GPU starts to dominate as settings increase. At 1440p, the GPU is the main factor, and at 4K, the GPU alone determines playability. The i5-11400F never becomes a limiting factor in any of the measured configurations, as the FPS differences between resolutions track closely with the GPU's rendering load.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The database includes exact average FPS figures for every resolution and preset combination, with some entries also listing minimum and maximum FPS. At 1920x1080, the system achieves 165 FPS average on Low settings, with no min or max recorded. Medium settings yield 117 FPS average, with a minimum of 100 FPS and a maximum of 135 FPS. High settings produce 103 FPS average, again without min or max data. Ultra settings drop to 77 FPS average. The Medium preset shows the only full FPS range at 1080p, indicating that the frame pacing is consistent, with the minimum staying well above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440, Low settings deliver 121 FPS average. Medium settings average 86 FPS, with a minimum of 73 FPS and a maximum of 99 FPS. High settings average 75 FPS, and Ultra settings average 56 FPS. The Medium preset at 1440p has a 26 FPS spread between minimum and maximum, which is a narrower range than the 35 FPS spread at 1080p Medium. This suggests that at higher resolution, the frame rate is more stable, likely because the GPU is consistently busy and does not have idle periods where the CPU could push more frames.

At 3840x2160, Low settings average 78 FPS. Medium settings average 56 FPS, with a minimum of 47 FPS and a maximum of 64 FPS. High settings average 49 FPS, and Ultra settings average 36 FPS. The Medium preset at 4K shows a 17 FPS spread, with the minimum dipping below 60 FPS. This is the only preset in the entire dataset where the minimum FPS falls below the playable threshold while the average is also below it. The 4K Ultra preset, at 36 FPS average, is the lowest recorded performance, and it would be noticeably stuttery in a fast-paced FPS.

The data reveals a clear pattern: as resolution increases, the average FPS drops by roughly 25 to 35 percent at each step, and the higher presets lose more absolute FPS. The minimum and maximum values, where recorded, show that the frame rate does not have extreme spikes, which is good for gameplay consistency. For example, the 1080p Medium preset ranges from 100 to 135 FPS, meaning a player would see a 35 FPS swing during intense scenes, but the floor is still far above 60. The 1440p Medium preset ranges from 73 to 99 FPS, a 26 FPS swing, with the floor just above 60. The 4K Medium preset ranges from 47 to 64 FPS, a 17 FPS swing, but the floor is well below 60, making it a borderline experience.

The Verdict

The question is whether this PC can run Lockdown Protocol, and the verdict by resolution is clear from the measured data. At 1920x1080, every single preset clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. Low settings hit 165 FPS, Medium hits 117 FPS, High hits 103 FPS, and even Ultra hits 77 FPS. The best settings at 1080p are Ultra, with an average of 77 FPS, which is a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold. This means a player can max out the game's quality settings and still enjoy smooth gameplay, with no need to compromise. The 1080p Medium preset also has a recorded minimum of 100 FPS, so even the worst-case frame rate is far above the playable level.

At 2560x1440, the system remains playable on three of the four presets. Low settings achieve 121 FPS, Medium averages 86 FPS with a minimum of 73 FPS, and High averages 75 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 56 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold, so it is not recommended for a smooth experience. The best settings at 1440p are High, with an average of 75 FPS. This gives a 15 FPS cushion over the playable threshold, and the visual quality is only one step below the maximum. The Medium preset also works well, with an average of 86 FPS and a minimum of 73 FPS, so players who prefer higher frame rates over visual fidelity can choose Medium. The database lists High, Low, and Medium as playable at 1440p, with High being the best choice.

At 3840x2160, the situation is more restrictive. The only playable preset is Low, which averages 78 FPS. The Medium preset averages 56 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold, and its minimum of 47 FPS confirms that it will drop into the 40s during heavy scenes. High and Ultra are even worse, at 49 FPS and 36 FPS respectively. The best settings at 4K are Low, with an average of 78 FPS, which is a solid result for a game at this resolution. However, playing on Low means sacrificing most visual quality, so 4K is only viable if the player prioritizes frame rate over graphics.

In summary, this PC can run Lockdown Protocol at 1080p with maximum settings, at 1440p with high settings, and at 4K with low settings. The 60 FPS threshold is the dividing line, and the data shows exactly which presets cross it. For most players, 1440p High is the sweet spot, offering near-maximum quality and a 75 FPS average. For those with a 1080p monitor, Ultra is the obvious choice. For 4K users, Low settings are the only way to stay above 60 FPS, and even then, the margin is just 18 FPS.

FAQ

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1920x1080 in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The Ultra preset is the best choice at 1080p, with an average FPS of 77. All four presets at this resolution exceed the 60 FPS playable threshold, so Ultra provides the highest visual quality without sacrificing smoothness.

Q: Can this system run Lockdown Protocol at 2560x1440 with maximum settings?

A: No, the Ultra preset at 1440p averages 56 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The High preset is the best playable option, averaging 75 FPS, while Medium also works at 86 FPS average.

Q: Does the frame rate stay stable at 1440p Medium settings?

A: Yes, the recorded minimum FPS at 1440p Medium is 73, with a maximum of 99. This means the frame rate never drops below the 60 FPS threshold, and the 26 FPS spread between minimum and maximum indicates consistent pacing.

Q: Is 4K playable in Lockdown Protocol with this hardware?

A: Only on Low settings, which average 78 FPS. The Medium preset drops to 56 FPS average with a 47 FPS minimum, and High and Ultra are far below the playable threshold at 49 FPS and 36 FPS respectively.

Q: How does the Intel Core i5-11400F compare to its nearest rivals in the database?

A: The i5-11400F has an average benchmark score of 17177, which is 0.3 percent higher than the AMD EPYC 7H12 and 0.6 percent higher than the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U. It is 0.4 percent lower than the Intel Core i5-12450H and 0.6 percent lower than the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G. All rivals are within one percent, so performance is effectively the same.

Q: What is the lowest recorded frame rate for this system in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The lowest minimum FPS in the dataset is 47, recorded at 3840x2160 with Medium settings. The average FPS at that setting is 56, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. The 4K Ultra preset has a 36 FPS average, but no minimum was recorded for that configuration.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-11400F and AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT combination ranks 2439 out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the lower half of the database. This rank reflects the GPU's position, as the RX 6650 XT sits at the 65th percentile among all GPUs, while the CPU is at the 71st percentile. The combo's overall rank is pulled down by the GPU, which is a mid-range card, and the fact that Lockdown Protocol is a demanding FPS at higher resolutions. The database includes many faster GPUs, so a rank of 2439 out of 3714 means that about two-thirds of tested combinations perform better in this game.

However, the rank does not tell the whole story. The measured FPS data shows that this combo still delivers playable performance at 1080p and 1440p, and even at 4K with low settings. The rank is a relative measure, and the absolute performance is what matters for a player. The combo is not a top-tier setup, but it is far from inadequate. The CPU's strong single-thread performance, with a 3dmark single-thread score of 868, helps maintain high frame rates at lower resolutions, while the GPU's 8 GB of memory and 10.79 TFLOPS of FP32 compute handle the rendering load.

The nearest rival GPUs in the database, such as the NVIDIA Tesla K40m and AMD FirePro W7000, have similar average scores, but they are not gaming-focused cards. The RX 6650 XT's RDNA 2 architecture and DirectX 12 Ultimate support give it an edge in modern games like Lockdown Protocol, even if the synthetic scores are close. The combo rank of 2439 reflects the raw compute power relative to all tested hardware, but the actual gaming experience is defined by the measured FPS, which shows a capable system for 1080p and 1440p play.

For a player considering this build, the rank suggests that there are faster options, but the FPS data proves that it meets the 60 FPS target at 1080p on Ultra and at 1440p on High. The 4K experience is limited to Low settings, but that is still a playable result. The combo's position in the database is a useful benchmark for comparison, but the practical verdict is clear: this PC can run Lockdown Protocol smoothly at mainstream resolutions, with the right settings choices.