Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT delivers a remarkably consistent high-refresh-rate experience in Lockdown Protocol across all tested resolutions and presets. The data shows every single configuration tested clears the 60 FPS playable threshold, with even the most demanding 4K Ultra setting maintaining an average well above the target. This combination appears built for smooth competitive play, though the scaling patterns between presets reveal where the performance headroom truly lies.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160 (4K), the frame rates start strong and scale predictably with preset selection. The Low preset produces an average of 135.7 FPS, which is the highest 4K result measured. Moving to Medium drops the average to 92.3 FPS, a significant 43.4 FPS reduction. High setting maintains a respectable 84.1 FPS, slightly lower than Medium despite the higher visual fidelity. The Ultra preset, the most demanding configuration tested, still averages 62.6 FPS, narrowly clearing the 60 FPS threshold. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 73.1 FPS, demonstrating a wide performance envelope.

At 2560x1440 (2K), the numbers climb substantially. The Low preset averages 204.4 FPS, which is over 50% higher than its 4K counterpart. Medium delivers 144 FPS, a 60.4 FPS improvement over the same preset at 4K. High settings reach 124.9 FPS, while Ultra holds at 94.2 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra here is 110.2 FPS, showing that preset choice has an even more pronounced effect at this resolution compared to 4K. Notably, the 2K Ultra average of 94.2 FPS exceeds the 4K High average of 84.1 FPS, indicating resolution is a stronger performance lever than preset quality in the upper range.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the performance ceiling opens up dramatically. The Low preset hits 280 FPS, the highest average recorded in the entire dataset. Medium follows at 201.1 FPS, High at 172.9 FPS, and Ultra at 130.8 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra is 149.2 FPS, the largest preset gap across all resolutions. Even at Ultra, the 1080p average of 130.8 FPS is more than double the 4K Ultra result, confirming that this combo scales exceptionally well as resolution drops.

The data contains no minimum or maximum FPS values, only averages, so variance and frame-time consistency cannot be assessed from this dataset. However, the average FPS figures alone suggest ample headroom for high-refresh-rate monitors at 1080p and 1440p, with 4K remaining viable for 60 Hz displays at any preset.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions and presets in Lockdown Protocol reveals a workload that shifts emphasis based on resolution. At 1080p, the GPU is the clear dominant factor, as evidenced by the massive frame rate gains when lowering settings. The jump from Ultra (130.8 FPS) to Low (280 FPS) at 1080p is a 114% improvement, indicating that pixel throughput and shading complexity are the primary bottlenecks. The Intel Core i5-13400F, with its 10 cores and 16 threads, appears more than capable of feeding the RX 7900 XT at this resolution, as the CPU does not appear to cap the GPU's output.

At 1440p, the relationship becomes more balanced. The Low preset still achieves 204.4 FPS, suggesting the CPU can sustain very high frame rates, but the GPU starts to feel the load more heavily. The drop from Low to Medium (60.4 FPS) and Medium to High (19.1 FPS) shows diminishing returns as settings increase, yet the Ultra preset at 94.2 FPS remains well within the range where the i5-13400F's single-thread performance, evidenced by its 3dmark_single_thread score of 960, can keep up without becoming a limiting factor.

At 4K, the GPU takes full control. The RX 7900 XT's 20 GB of GDDR6 memory and 800.0 GB/s bandwidth are likely the key assets here, as the 4K Ultra result of 62.6 FPS represents the heaviest load in the dataset. The CPU's role diminishes further, with the 2.50 GHz base and 4.60 GHz boost clocks proving sufficient to avoid bottlenecking even at lower frame rates. The data implies that for this game, the i5-13400F is never the primary constraint; the GPU and preset selection dictate performance at every resolution.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, the measured average at 3840x2160 Ultra is 62.6 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold by a narrow margin. This is the most demanding configuration in the dataset and remains fully playable.

Q: What is the highest average FPS achieved by this combo?

A: The maximum recorded average is 280 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. Even at 1080p Ultra, the average is 130.8 FPS, leaving substantial headroom for high-refresh-rate displays.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 4K at the same preset?

A: At Ultra settings, the average drops from 130.8 FPS at 1080p to 62.6 FPS at 4K, a reduction of 68.2 FPS. At Low settings, the drop is steeper: from 280 FPS to 135.7 FPS, a loss of 144.3 FPS.

Q: Which resolution offers the best balance of visual quality and performance?

A: The 2560x1440 Ultra preset averages 94.2 FPS, which is over 50% higher than the 4K Ultra result while still using the highest quality settings. This appears to be the sweet spot for this hardware combination.

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-13400F a bottleneck for the RX 7900 XT in this game?

A: The data does not show CPU bottlenecking, as frame rates continue to scale with resolution and preset changes. The i5-13400F's 3dmark_max_threads score of 7307 and passmark_multithread score of 25032 indicate sufficient processing power to avoid limiting the GPU.

Q: Does lowering settings from Ultra to Low provide more benefit at higher resolutions?

A: Yes, the absolute FPS gain from Ultra to Low is 73.1 FPS at 4K, 110.2 FPS at 1440p, and 149.2 FPS at 1080p. The relative gain is largest at 1080p, but the raw FPS improvement is substantial at all resolutions.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Lockdown Protocol, and it does so with authority at every tested resolution. The verdict data confirms all four settings presets — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — are playable at every resolution from 1080p to 4K, since all measured averages exceed the 60 FPS threshold. At 1920x1080, the best playable setting is Ultra with an average of 130.8 FPS, which is ideal for 144 Hz or even 120 Hz displays. At 2560x1440, Ultra again takes the top spot with 94.2 FPS, comfortably above 60 FPS and suitable for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1440p. At 3840x2160, Ultra remains playable at 62.6 FPS, though this is the only configuration where the margin over 60 FPS is thin. For players seeking a safety buffer at 4K, dropping to High yields 84.1 FPS, or Medium for 92.3 FPS. The data suggests this combo is a versatile performer, capable of maxing out visuals at 1080p and 1440p while still allowing Ultra quality at 4K for those willing to accept a 60 FPS experience.

How This Combo Ranks

In the broader benchmark database, this specific combination ranks 711 out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. That places it in the top 19% of all systems tested, which is a strong showing given the game's relatively recent release date of 2024-03-11. The rank reflects the synergy between the i5-13400F and RX 7900 XT across all resolution and preset combinations, not just peak performance. The CPU's percentileVsAllCpus of 77 indicates it outperforms 77% of all CPUs in general benchmarks, while the GPU's percentileVsAllGpus of 55 is more moderate, yet the in-game ranking is higher than either component's standalone percentile would suggest. This implies Lockdown Protocol is well-optimized for this hardware pairing, extracting more performance than raw component scores would predict. The 711th position out of 3714 combos means the vast majority of tested systems fall behind this one, and the margin over the 60 FPS threshold at 4K Ultra suggests the rank could improve further if the game receives additional optimization.

Best Settings per Resolution

For players targeting a consistent 60 FPS or higher, the data identifies the most demanding preset that maintains this threshold at each resolution. At 3840x2160, the best setting is Ultra with an average of 62.6 FPS. This is the only resolution where Ultra barely clears the threshold, so players with 60 Hz displays can use full visual quality, though High (84.1 FPS) or Medium (92.3 FPS) provide more comfortable margins. At 2560x1440, Ultra at 94.2 FPS is the optimal choice, offering a 34.2 FPS buffer over the playable threshold while using the highest settings. This makes 1440p the recommended resolution for the best balance of fidelity and performance. At 1920x1080, Ultra at 130.8 FPS is again the top pick, with more than double the required frame rate. The 1080p Ultra result is particularly impressive, as it allows for high-refresh-rate gaming without any compromise on graphical quality. Across all resolutions, there is no scenario where the player must sacrifice settings to achieve playability, which is a rare outcome for a high-end GPU pairing.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rival data for the CPU and GPU provides context for what other hardware would behave similarly in this combination. For the Intel Core i5-13400F, the closest matches are the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS with an average score of 25284 and a deltaPct of 0, meaning identical overall benchmark performance. The Intel Core 5 120 (avgScore 25362, deltaPct -0.3) and AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D (avgScore 25365, deltaPct -0.3) are essentially tied, both slightly lower-performing by 0.3%. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800H (avgScore 25201, deltaPct 0.4) is marginally faster. Any of these CPUs would produce near-identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, given the game's apparent lack of CPU bottlenecking with this GPU.

For the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT, the rival list is more unusual. The AMD Radeon 660M (avgScore 13812, deltaPct -0.5) and NVIDIA RTX A2000 Mobile (avgScore 13821, deltaPct -0.5) are both 0.5% slower in average benchmark scores, while the AMD Radeon RX 570X (avgScore 13871, deltaPct -0.9) is 0.9% slower. The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT (avgScore 13543, deltaPct 1.5) is 1.5% faster. These deltas are small enough that in-game performance would be nearly indistinguishable. However, the GPU's percentileVsAllGpus of 55 indicates it sits near the median of all GPUs, so these rivals represent a performance cluster rather than an elite tier. For Lockdown Protocol specifically, the measured FPS data shows the RX 7900 XT performs well above the playable threshold, so users with any of these rival GPUs paired with a similar CPU should expect comparable results, though the RX 9070 XT would offer a slight edge.