Lockdown Protocol

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, which delivers an average of 72 FPS. The Ultra preset at this resolution drops to 55.2 FPS, falling below the 60 FPS threshold, so it is not recommended for 4K play. Low and Medium also clear the bar with 111.6 FPS and 79.7 FPS respectively, but High offers the best visual quality while maintaining headroom above the target.

Moving to 2560x1440, the entire preset ladder is playable. Ultra runs at 79.4 FPS, which is comfortably above 60 FPS. High reaches 108.8 FPS, Medium hits 123.9 FPS, and Low tops out at 168.6 FPS. Because Ultra keeps a healthy margin over the 60 FPS floor, it is the best choice at this resolution for users who prioritize image quality without sacrificing smoothness.

At 1920x1080, the system is thoroughly capable. Ultra delivers 110.5 FPS, well above the playable threshold. High runs at 143.9 FPS, Medium at 164.7 FPS, and Low at 235.5 FPS. The Ultra preset is the clear recommendation here, as it provides the highest visual fidelity while still leaving substantial headroom for demanding scenes.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data shows that Lockdown Protocol scales heavily with resolution, which indicates that the GPU is the dominant factor at higher resolutions. At 3840x2160, the average frame rate drops from 111.6 FPS on Low to 72 FPS on High, a reduction of roughly 35% when moving from the lowest to the highest preset. The Ultra preset falls further to 55.2 FPS, showing that the GPU is the limiting component at 4K.

At 2560x1440, the same pattern holds but with more headroom. Low runs at 1440p with 168.7 FPS, High at 108.8 FPS, and Ultra at 79.4 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is about 53%, which is still a GPU-driven drop as settings increase. The CPU, an Intel Core i5-11400F with 6 cores and 12 threads, has enough single-thread performance with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, to keep up with the GPU at this resolution.

At 1920x1080, the CPU starts to matter more, though the GPU still leads. The spread from Low at 235.5 FPS to Ultra at 110.5 FPS is substantial, indicating that the GPU is still doing most of the work. However, the fact that even Ultra at 1080p stays above 110 FPS suggests that the i5-11400F is not holding the system back at this resolution. The CPU's multi-threaded capabilities, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14340, are adequate for this title.

Across all resolutions, the RX 7800 XT is the primary driver of frame rate changes. The CPU's role becomes more visible only at lower resolutions and higher presets, where the frame rate ceiling is high enough that CPU overhead could theoretically matter. In this data, however, the i5-11400F does not appear to bottleneck the RX 7800 XT at any tested setting, as the frame rates scale predictably with GPU load.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the recorded averages are as follows: Low runs at 111.6 FPS, Medium at 79.7 FPS, High at 72 FPS, and Ultra at 55.2 FPS. The step from Low to Medium is a drop of about 29%, while Medium to High is a smaller drop of about 10%. The jump from High to Ultra is roughly 23%, pushing the system below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, Low achieves 168.6 FPS, Medium reaches 123.9 FPS, High runs at 108.8 FPS, and Ultra hits 79.4 FPS. The scaling here is smoother: Low to Medium drops about 26%, Medium to High drops about 12%, and High to Ultra drops about 27%. Every preset at this resolution stays above 60 FPS, which makes 1440p the most versatile resolution for this combination.

At 1920x1080, the numbers are higher across the board. Low runs at 235.5 FPS, Medium at 164.7 FPS, High at 143.9 FPS, and Ultra at 110.5 FPS. The drop from Low to Medium is about 30%, from Medium to High about 13%, and from High to Ultra about 23%. The minimum recorded frame rates are not listed in the database, so the analysis relies on average values, but the averages are high enough that even significant dips would likely stay above 60 FPS in most scenarios.

The database does not include min or max FPS values for these measurements, so the analysis is based on average FPS only. That limitation is worth keeping in mind, as frame time consistency is not directly measured here.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT sits at the 51st percentile among all GPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals, based on average benchmark scores, are surprisingly modest cards. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 scores 11680, which is 0.5% higher than the RX 7800 XT's average of 11627. The AMD Radeon Pro 5500M scores 11528, about 0.9% lower. The NVIDIA Tesla K20c scores 11479, about 1.3% lower, and the AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT scores 11842, about 1.8% higher.

These deltas are small, but the context is important. The RX 7800 XT has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory, a 256-bit bus, and a bandwidth of 624.1 GB/s, while the GTX 1660 is an older, lower-end card. The database's average benchmark scores do not fully capture gaming performance differences in modern titles like Lockdown Protocol, where the RX 7800 XT's RDNA 3 architecture and 60 ray tracing cores provide features that the older rivals lack. Still, if a user is comparing based purely on aggregate benchmark scores, these four cards are the closest matches.

For the CPU, the Intel Core i5-11400F sits at the 71st percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rival is the AMD EPYC 7H12, which scores 17120, a 0.3% difference. The Intel Core i5-12450H scores 17239, about 0.4% higher. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G scores 17278, about 0.6% higher, and the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U scores 17074, about 0.6% lower. These rivals are a mix of server, laptop, and desktop parts, which reflects the i5-11400F's position as a solid mid-range desktop CPU rather than a top-tier performer.

The Verdict

Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol? Yes, and comfortably in most scenarios. The verdict by resolution is clear: at 3840x2160, the playable settings are Low, Medium, and High, with High being the best option at 72 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K falls short at 55.2 FPS, so it should be avoided unless the user accepts sub-60 performance.

At 2560x1440, all four presets are playable. Ultra runs at 79.4 FPS, which is the best visual quality available while staying above 60 FPS. This is the sweet spot for this hardware combination, as it offers a meaningful upgrade over 1080p without the frame rate penalty seen at 4K.

At 1920x1080, every preset clears 60 FPS with room to spare. Ultra runs at 110.5 FPS, making it the recommended setting for high-refresh monitors. The system ranks 1224 out of 3714 combinations in the database, which places it in the upper third of tested configurations for this game.

For users with a 4K display, the High preset is the sensible choice. For 1440p, Ultra is the way to go. For 1080p, Ultra is not only playable but fast enough for competitive play. The data shows that this combination of the i5-11400F and RX 7800 XT is well matched for Lockdown Protocol, with the GPU acting as the main performance driver at higher resolutions and the CPU providing enough headroom at lower ones.

FAQ

Q: What is the best preset for 4K gaming on this system?

A: The High preset at 3840x2160 delivers 72 FPS, which is the most demanding preset that stays above the 60 FPS threshold. Ultra drops to 55.2 FPS.

Q: Can this system run Lockdown Protocol at Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: Yes, the Ultra preset at 2560x1440 runs at an average of 79.4 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: How much faster is 1080p Ultra compared to 4K Ultra?

A: At 1920x1080 Ultra, the average is 110.5 FPS, while 3840x2160 Ultra averages 55.2 FPS. That is almost exactly double the frame rate at 1080p.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU at any resolution?

A: The data does not show a CPU bottleneck. The i5-11400F has a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14340, and frame rates scale predictably with GPU load across all resolutions and presets.

Q: What GPU is closest in overall benchmark score to the RX 7800 XT?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 has an average score of 11680, which is 0.5% higher than the RX 7800 XT's 11627. The AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT scores 11842, about 1.8% higher.

Q: Is the RX 7800 XT a high-performing GPU compared to others in the database?

A: The RX 7800 XT sits at the 51st percentile among all GPUs, which places it near the middle of the database. Its average benchmark score is 11627, and its nearest rivals are within a 2% range, though gaming performance in Lockdown Protocol is strong.