Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX delivers a decisive performance profile in Lockdown Protocol, with measured frame rates that comfortably exceed the 60 FPS playable threshold across every tested resolution and preset combination. The data shows a system that is not merely capable, but one that leaves substantial headroom at 1080p and 1440p, while still maintaining high refresh rate viability at 4K. The combination ranks 519th out of 3714 tested combos, placing it in the top 14% of all configurations, and the benchmark results indicate a pairing that scales predictably with resolution, moving from a CPU-leaning workload at lower resolutions to a GPU-bound scenario at 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the i5-13400F and RX 7900 XTX produce frame rates that are almost excessive for standard 60 Hz displays, but ideal for high refresh rate monitors. At Low settings, the average FPS reaches 286, a figure that highlights the GPU’s raw throughput when pixel count is minimal. Moving to Medium settings, the average drops to 216 FPS, with a minimum of 183 FPS and a maximum of 248 FPS, showing that even in the most demanding moments, the frame rate stays well above the playable threshold. High settings yield an average of 188 FPS, while Ultra settings still deliver a robust 141 FPS average. The spread between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 145 FPS, indicating that the visual preset has a significant impact, but even the most demanding setting leaves over 80 FPS of headroom above the 60 FPS playable line.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains exceptional, though the scaling from 1080p shows the expected increase in GPU load. Low settings produce an average of 223 FPS, which is 63 FPS lower than the 1080p Low result, a drop of approximately 22%. Medium settings average 158 FPS, with a minimum of 134 FPS and a maximum of 182 FPS, keeping all measured frames comfortably above 60 FPS. High settings average 138 FPS, and Ultra settings average 103 FPS. The transition from 1080p to 1440p at Ultra settings results in a 38 FPS decrease, from 141 to 103 FPS, demonstrating that the RX 7900 XTX’s 24 GB of GDDR6 memory and 960.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient to handle the increased pixel throughput without causing any frame rate collapses.

At 3840x2160, the system still performs admirably, though this is where the frame rates begin to approach the playable threshold more closely. Low settings average 144 FPS, which is a strong result for 4K gaming. Medium settings average 102 FPS, with a minimum of 87 FPS and a maximum of 117 FPS, showing that even in the worst-case scenario, the frame rate remains 27 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold. High settings average 89 FPS, and Ultra settings average 67 FPS. The data shows a clear trend: at 4K Ultra, the average frame rate is just 7 FPS above the playable threshold, indicating that while the game is playable, there is less margin for error in demanding scenes. The minimum FPS data is only available for Medium settings across all resolutions, and at 4K Medium, that minimum of 87 FPS confirms the system does not dip below the playable line.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 4K resolution with the highest settings?

A: Yes, it can. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 67, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The verdict data confirms Ultra is listed as a playable setting at this resolution.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gaming?

A: The best settings preset at 2560x1440 is Ultra, which achieves an average FPS of 103. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold, allowing for a high-quality visual experience without sacrificing smoothness.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 4K at Medium settings?

A: At 1920x1080 Medium, the average FPS is 216. At 3840x2160 Medium, the average FPS is 102. This represents a decrease of 114 FPS, or approximately 53%, when moving from 1080p to 4K.

Q: Is the frame rate stable at 4K Medium settings?

A: The data shows a minimum FPS of 87 and a maximum FPS of 117 at 3840x2160 Medium. This indicates a spread of 30 FPS between the lowest and highest measured frames, with the minimum still being 27 FPS above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: Does the system maintain 60 FPS at 4K Ultra with any headroom?

A: At 3840x2160 Ultra, the average FPS is 67, which is only 7 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold. This means the system is playable, but there is minimal headroom for unexpected frame rate drops in intense scenes.

Q: What is the combined benchmark performance of this CPU and GPU setup?

A: The CPU has an average benchmark score of 25292, placing it in the 77th percentile of all CPUs. The GPU has an average benchmark score of 19410, placing it in the 64th percentile of all GPUs. The combo ranks 519th out of 3714 tested combinations.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-13400F and AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX ranks 519th out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the top 14% of all configurations. This rank indicates that while there are many systems that perform better, this pairing is significantly above the median performer. The CPU’s percentile rank of 77 among all CPUs suggests it is a strong processor, but the GPU’s percentile rank of 64 is lower, indicating that the graphics card is the more limiting factor in this pairing relative to other components. The rank in-game is influenced by both the raw compute power of the GPU and the CPU’s ability to feed it, and the data suggests that at higher resolutions, the GPU’s performance ceiling is the primary determinant of the final FPS. The measured frame rates show that this combo is positioned to handle Lockdown Protocol with ease, and its rank reflects that it is a high-tier configuration, though not at the absolute top of the charts.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU, the Intel Core i5-13400F’s average benchmark score of 25292 is closely matched by several alternatives. The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS has an average score of 25284, a delta of 0%, meaning it would offer virtually identical CPU-bound performance. The Intel Core 5 120 scores 25362, which is 0.3% higher, and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D scores 25365, also 0.3% higher. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800H scores 25201, which is 0.4% lower. In terms of CPU-driven frame rates, any of these processors would behave nearly identically to the i5-13400F in Lockdown Protocol, as the differences are within a fraction of a percent.

For the GPU, the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX has an average benchmark score of 19410. The nearest rivals are quite different in terms of generation and performance class. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB scores 19334, a delta of 0.4% higher, while the NVIDIA Quadro K5200 scores 19602, which is 1% higher. The AMD FirePro D300 scores 19637, 1.2% higher, and the NVIDIA TITAN Xp scores 19177, 1.2% lower. These scores suggest that in synthetic benchmarks, the RX 7900 XTX is bracketed by much older hardware, which is unusual. However, the measured FPS data for Lockdown Protocol shows that this GPU is more than capable, and the nearest rival scores may not fully reflect real-world gaming performance in this specific title.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which achieves an average FPS of 141. This provides a significant cushion above the playable threshold, allowing for maximum visual fidelity without concern for frame rate drops. At 2560x1440, the best settings are also Ultra, with an average FPS of 103. This is again comfortably above 60 FPS, and the system has enough headroom to handle the increased resolution. At 3840x2160, the best settings are Ultra as well, with an average FPS of 67. This is the only resolution where the average FPS at Ultra is close to the 60 FPS threshold, but it still meets the playable requirement. The data shows that this system can run the game at the highest preset at all resolutions, with the caveat that 4K Ultra has less margin for error.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol at all tested resolutions and presets, meeting or exceeding the 60 FPS playable threshold in every scenario. At 1920x1080, all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable, with Ultra averaging 141 FPS, which is over twice the playable threshold. At 2560x1440, all presets are also playable, with Ultra averaging 103 FPS. At 3840x2160, the verdict data lists High, Low, Medium, and Ultra as all playable, with Ultra averaging 67 FPS. The most demanding scenario, 4K Ultra, still clears the 60 FPS bar, but the margin is slim. For users seeking a guaranteed high frame rate experience, 1440p Ultra offers the best balance of visual quality and performance, with a 103 FPS average that provides ample headroom. At 4K, Medium settings with a 102 FPS average offer a more comfortable margin than Ultra, while still delivering high-quality visuals.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows a clear transition in component roles as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are extremely high, reaching 286 FPS at Low settings. This suggests that the CPU is playing a more significant role, as the GPU is not yet saturated with pixel work. The drop from 286 FPS at 1080p Low to 223 FPS at 1440p Low is a decrease of 63 FPS, which is a 22% reduction. This indicates that the GPU is starting to become more involved as the pixel count grows. At 3840x2160 Low, the frame rate drops further to 144 FPS, a 50% decrease from 1440p, showing that the GPU is now the dominant factor.

The scaling between presets also reveals the component balance. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 145 FPS (from 286 to 141), which is a large gap, indicating that the GPU’s raw power is being utilized as settings increase. At 4K, the difference between Low and Ultra is 77 FPS (from 144 to 67), which is a smaller absolute gap but a larger percentage drop, from 144 to 67 FPS, a 53% reduction. This shows that at 4K, the GPU is the primary bottleneck, and increasing settings has a more pronounced impact on frame rates. The CPU’s benchmark scores, such as a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 22604 and a single-core score of 3191, indicate it has ample processing power to avoid becoming a limiting factor, especially at higher resolutions where the GPU workload dominates. The GPU’s FP32 performance of 61.39 TFLOPS and 24 GB of memory ensure it can handle the demands of 4K, but the data confirms that it is the component that determines the final frame rate at that resolution.