Lockdown Protocol

Best Settings per Resolution

For Lockdown Protocol, the Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9070 delivers playable frame rates across every tested resolution, but the ceiling on visual quality varies by output resolution. The data shows that at 1920x1080, the Ultra preset holds an average of 114 FPS, making it the clear choice for maximum fidelity while staying far above the 60 FPS playable threshold. At 2560x1440, Ultra also remains viable with an average of 84 FPS, though the margin above 60 FPS narrows considerably. At 3840x2160, Ultra drops below the playable threshold at 54 FPS, so High becomes the best playable preset at that resolution, delivering 72 FPS on average.

The measured results indicate that this combination favors high refresh rate gaming at 1080p and 1440p, while 4K users must compromise on settings to maintain smooth gameplay. The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at each resolution is as follows:

• 1920x1080: Ultra, 114 FPS average
• 2560x1440: Ultra, 84 FPS average
• 3840x2160: High, 72 FPS average

At 1080p, the GPU has ample headroom, as even the Ultra preset leaves a 54 FPS cushion above the 60 FPS threshold. At 1440p, the Ultra preset still provides a 24 FPS cushion, indicating strong rasterization performance. At 4K, the High preset is the safest maximum, while Medium at 82 FPS and Low at 116 FPS offer alternative options with progressively lower visual demands. The Ultra preset at 4K is the only tested configuration that fails to reach 60 FPS, so users targeting 4K should avoid it unless they accept a sub-60 experience.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 60 FPS on Ultra settings at 1920x1080?

A: Yes. The recorded average frame rate for the Ultra preset at 1920x1080 is 114 FPS, which is 54 FPS above the playable threshold of 60 FPS.

Q: What is the best playable settings preset at 3840x2160?

A: The High preset is the most demanding option that stays at or above 60 FPS at 4K, with an average of 72 FPS. The Ultra preset at this resolution averages only 54 FPS, which falls below the playable threshold.

Q: How does the Ultra preset perform at 2560x1440?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 averages 84 FPS, which comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS threshold. This makes Ultra the recommended setting for 1440p gaming with this combination.

Q: Are there any settings at 1920x1080 that drop below 60 FPS?

A: No. All four tested presets at 1920x1080 (Low, Medium, High, and Ultra) exceed 60 FPS on average, with the lowest being Ultra at 114 FPS.

Q: What is the minimum frame rate recorded for the Medium preset at 3840x2160?

A: The Medium preset at 3840x2160 has a minimum frame rate of 70 FPS, an average of 82 FPS, and a maximum of 95 FPS.

Q: Which resolution shows the largest performance gap between Low and Ultra presets?

A: At 1920x1080, the gap between Low (234 FPS average) and Ultra (114 FPS average) is 120 FPS. At 2560x1440, the gap is 96 FPS (180 vs. 84). At 3840x2160, the gap is 62 FPS (116 vs. 54).

Measured FPS Breakdown

The database contains measured frame rate data for three resolutions and four settings each, with average, minimum, and maximum values where recorded. The following breakdown presents the exact figures.

1920x1080:

• Low: 234 FPS average, no minimum or maximum recorded.
• Medium: 174 FPS average, 148 FPS minimum, 200 FPS maximum.
• High: 152 FPS average, no minimum or maximum recorded.
• Ultra: 114 FPS average, no minimum or maximum recorded.

At 1080p, the scaling from Low to Ultra shows a consistent degradation in average FPS: 234 to 174 to 152 to 114. The Medium preset's minimum of 148 FPS still sits well above the playable threshold, indicating that even the heaviest frame drops remain smooth. The data suggests that CPU overhead is not a limiting factor at this resolution, as the RX 9070 is able to push frame rates into the triple digits across all presets.

2560x1440:

• Low: 180 FPS average, no minimum or maximum recorded.
• Medium: 128 FPS average, 109 FPS minimum, 147 FPS maximum.
• High: 112 FPS average, no minimum or maximum recorded.
• Ultra: 84 FPS average, no minimum or maximum recorded.

At 1440p, the frame rate drop from Low to Ultra is 96 FPS, but every preset remains above 60 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 109 FPS shows that even the worst-case frames are far above the playable threshold. The Ultra preset at 84 FPS average provides enough headroom for consistent 60+ FPS gameplay, though users with high refresh rate monitors will prefer Medium or High for higher sustained frame rates.

3840x2160:

• Low: 116 FPS average, no minimum or maximum recorded.
• Medium: 82 FPS average, 70 FPS minimum, 95 FPS maximum.
• High: 72 FPS average, no minimum or maximum recorded.
• Ultra: 54 FPS average, no minimum or maximum recorded.

At 4K, the performance curve steepens. The Low preset at 116 FPS is surprisingly strong, suggesting the RX 9070 has significant raw throughput. Medium at 82 FPS and High at 72 FPS both clear the 60 FPS threshold, but the Ultra preset at 54 FPS falls short. The Medium preset's minimum of 70 FPS indicates that even during demanding scenes, the system stays playable. The High preset, while averaging 72 FPS, has no recorded minimum, so users should be aware that frame pacing may vary more than the average suggests.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals in the database provide context for how other hardware would behave with this combination. For the CPU, the Intel Core i5-11400F has an average benchmark score of 17177, placing it in the 71st percentile among all CPUs. The closest comparable processors are:

• AMD EPYC 7H12: average score 17120, 0.3% slower
• Intel Core Ultra 7 164U: average score 17074, 0.6% slower
• Intel Core i5-12450H: average score 17239, 0.4% faster
• AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G: average score 17278, 0.6% faster

These deltas are all within 1%, meaning any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol when paired with the same GPU. The i5-12450H and Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G are marginally stronger, while the EPYC 7H12 and Core Ultra 7 164U are marginally weaker, but none would shift the playable settings at any resolution.

For the GPU, the AMD Radeon RX 9070 has an average benchmark score of 23877, placing it in the 69th percentile among all GPUs. The closest comparable graphics cards are:

• NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z: average score 23736, 0.6% slower
• NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile: average score 23628, 1.1% slower
• AMD Radeon RX 6800S: average score 24063, 0.8% faster
• NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER: average score 24170, 1.2% faster

Again, the performance differences are minimal. The RTX 2080 SUPER and RX 6800S would produce slightly higher frame rates, while the GTX TITAN Z and RTX 3080 Mobile would trail by a similar margin. In practical terms, any of these GPUs would maintain the same playable settings at each resolution, with only minor FPS fluctuations of a few frames per second.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9070 ranks 1136 out of 3714 tested combinations in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the upper third of all tested systems. This percentile position reflects a combination that is well above average for this game, but not at the very top tier. The ranking indicates that roughly 30% of tested combos perform better, while about 70% perform worse.

Given that the combo clears 60 FPS at every resolution except 4K Ultra, the rank of 1136 makes sense: it outperforms most systems but falls short of the highest-end configurations that can sustain 4K Ultra at playable rates. The ranking also suggests that the CPU-GPU pairing is well balanced for this title, as neither component is a severe bottleneck at the tested settings. The GPU's 69th percentile and the CPU's 71st percentile are closely matched, which typically yields consistent scaling across resolutions.

The database shows that this combo's weakness is exclusively at 4K Ultra, where the 54 FPS average drops below the playable threshold. At every other tested setting and resolution, the system exceeds 60 FPS with a comfortable margin. This pattern is consistent with a GPU-bound scenario at 4K, where the RX 9070's raw throughput is insufficient for the most demanding preset.

The Verdict

The data is clear: this PC can run Lockdown Protocol at playable frame rates across all three tested resolutions, provided the user selects appropriate settings. At 1920x1080, every preset from Low to Ultra exceeds 60 FPS, with the Ultra preset averaging 114 FPS. At 2560x1440, all four presets also clear the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra averaging 84 FPS. At 3840x2160, three of four presets are playable: Low at 116 FPS, Medium at 82 FPS, and High at 72 FPS. The only unplayable configuration is 4K Ultra, which averages 54 FPS.

The verdict by resolution is straightforward:

• 1920x1080: Playable on all settings, best at Ultra (114 FPS average).
• 2560x1440: Playable on all settings, best at Ultra (84 FPS average).
• 3840x2160: Playable on High (72 FPS average), Medium (82 FPS average), and Low (116 FPS average), but not on Ultra (54 FPS average).

For users prioritizing maximum visual quality, the recommended settings are Ultra at 1080p and 1440p, and High at 4K. For users prioritizing frame rate, the Low preset at 1080p delivers 234 FPS, which is ideal for high refresh rate displays. The combination of the Core i5-11400F and RX 9070 is well suited to this game, delivering a smooth experience in the vast majority of scenarios. The single notable limitation is 4K Ultra, where users must step down one preset level to maintain 60 FPS. Overall, this combo is a strong performer for Lockdown Protocol, with a rank of 1136 out of 3714 tested combinations confirming its above-average standing.