Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT is a potent combination for Lockdown Protocol, delivering playable frame rates across nearly every setting and resolution combination tested. The data shows this combo is not merely sufficient but excels, with the only failure occurring at the most demanding 4K Ultra preset. At 1080p and 1440p, the system clears the 60 FPS threshold with significant headroom, even at maximum settings, making it a strong choice for high-refresh-rate monitors.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured performance data for this combo shows a clear scaling pattern across the three resolutions tested. The game was evaluated at 1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160, each with Low, Medium, High, and Ultra presets. All figures represent average FPS, as no minimum or maximum frame data was recorded.

At 1920x1080, the system is overwhelmingly powerful. The Low preset produces an average of 234 FPS, which is the highest frame rate recorded for this combination. Moving to Medium drops the average to 164.4 FPS, still an exceptionally high number. The High preset yields 144 FPS, demonstrating a modest step down from Medium. The most demanding setting at this resolution, Ultra, still achieves a robust 106.5 FPS average. This indicates that even at the highest visual quality, the CPU and GPU have substantial headroom, likely being limited by the game engine or CPU single-thread performance rather than the graphics card.

At 2560x1440, the system continues to deliver excellent performance, though the scaling of load is evident. The Low preset averages 168.9 FPS, which is still far above the playable threshold. Medium settings produce an average of 123.2 FPS, and High settings follow closely at 108.4 FPS. The most demanding preset, Ultra, remains fluid with an average of 82.3 FPS. The delta between Medium and High is smaller than the delta between Low and Medium, suggesting the game's graphics options have varying performance costs at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the performance begins to show the strain of the higher pixel count, but the system remains capable. The Low preset is still very fast, averaging 108.6 FPS. Medium drops to 79.8 FPS, still comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold. The High preset is also playable, with an average of 70.7 FPS. The Ultra preset, however, is the only configuration that falls below the playable threshold, with an average of 50.9 FPS. This is the sole instance where the system fails to maintain fluid gameplay, indicating that the RX 7800 XT is the limiting factor at this extreme setting. The data shows a consistent performance hierarchy: lower settings always yield higher frame rates, and higher resolutions consistently reduce performance.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the optimal configuration is the most visually demanding preset that remains at or above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra. This preset achieves an average of 106.5 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold. Since even the most demanding preset is exceeded, users can confidently select Ultra for the highest visual fidelity without sacrificing fluidity.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are also Ultra. The average FPS here is 82.3, which clears the threshold by a substantial margin. The system has enough overhead to handle the game's maximum visual quality at this resolution, providing a smooth experience with all features enabled.

At 3840x2160, the best settings are High. The High preset yields an average of 70.7 FPS, maintaining fluidity. The Ultra preset falls short at 50.9 FPS, making it unplayable by the defined standard. Therefore, High is the recommended maximum for 4K, balancing visual quality with the need to stay above the 60 FPS threshold.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 4K?

A: Yes, but with a caveat. The system can run the game at 4K with High, Medium, or Low presets, as all three average above 60 FPS. The High preset averages 70.7 FPS. However, the Ultra preset is not playable, averaging only 50.9 FPS.

Q: What is the highest quality setting I can use at 1440p?

A: The Ultra preset is fully playable at 2560x1440, with an average frame rate of 82.3 FPS. This is the most demanding preset and it stays well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-13400F a bottleneck for the RX 7800 XT?

A: The benchmark data suggests no meaningful bottleneck. The combination produces high frame rates across all resolutions. The CPU's single-thread benchmark score is 960 in 3dMark, and its multi-thread score is 7314 in the 3dMark 16-thread test. The GPU's performance is substantial at 24176 in Passmark G3D. The data shows that the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K Ultra, where the FPS drops below 60, indicating the CPU can keep up with the GPU's output.

Q: How does the frame rate scale from 1080p to 1440p?

A: At the Ultra preset, the average frame rate drops from 106.5 FPS at 1080p to 82.3 FPS at 1440p, a reduction of about 22.7%. At the High preset, it drops from 146 FPS to 108.4 FPS. The performance scales predictably with the increase in resolution.

Q: What is the performance difference between the Low and Ultra presets at 1080p?

A: The Low preset averages 234 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 106.5 FPS. This shows a significant difference of 127.5 FPS, demonstrating a large performance cost for the higher visual quality settings.

Q: Which settings should I avoid to maintain 60 FPS?

A: The only setting that fails to maintain 60 FPS is Ultra at 3840x2160, which averages 50.9 FPS. All other combinations save for that one are playable. At 4K, you should stick to High or lower.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU in this combo have specific benchmark profiles, and the data provides comparable hardware based on average scores.

For the Intel Core i5-13400F, the nearest rivals are closely matched. The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS has an average score of 25284, a delta of 0%. The Intel Core 5 120 also has similar performance with a score of 25362 (a delta of -0.3%). The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D is also comparable with a score of 25365 (delta -0.3%). The AMD Ryzen 7 6800H scores 25201, a 0.4% delta. These processors would behave nearly identically in gaming tasks, assuming other system components are equal.

For the AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT, the nearest rivals are also closely matched in terms of average benchmark scores. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 has a score of 11680, a delta of -0.5%. The AMD Radeon Pro 5500M scores 11528, a 0.9% delta. The NVIDIA Tesla K20c scores 11479, a 1.3% delta. The AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT scores 11842, a -1.8% delta. These GPUs would provide a similar level of performance in Lockdown Protocol, though the actual frame rates could vary based on game-specific optimizations.

The Verdict

The data confirms that this system is a high-performance combination for Lockdown Protocol. At 1920x1080, the system fully excels, with all presets averaging far above 60 FPS; the Ultra preset hits 106.5 FPS. At 2560x1440, it also clears the threshold with the Ultra preset averaging 82.3 FPS, making it a great choice for high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors. At 3840x2160, the system remains playable, but not at maximum settings. The High preset averages 70.7 FPS, which is playable. The Ultra preset, which averages 50.9 FPS, is not recommended. Overall, this PC can run the game at all resolutions, but for 4K users, they must reduce settings from Ultra to High or lower.

How This Combo Ranks

In the benchmark database, this specific combination of hardware ranks 1280th out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the top 35% of all systems tested. The ranking reflects the strong performance observed in the measured FPS data, which shows a system capable of handling the game well at the two most popular resolutions. While it is not the absolute top-tier hardware, it is far above the average system, delivering a smooth gaming experience for most users.