Lockdown Protocol

Similar Performance Alternatives

For Lockdown Protocol, the measured combination of an Intel Core i5-9400 and an AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT lands at rank 1636 out of 3714 tested combos in the database. The CPU sits at the 47th percentile among all processors, while the GPU reaches the 67th percentile among all graphics cards. That gap tells you the graphics card is doing more heavy lifting than the processor in this pairing.

Looking at the CPU side first, the Core i5-9400's average benchmark score of 2254 places it within a very tight cluster of alternatives. The nearest rival is the Intel Core i7-1068NG7, which scores 2259, a delta of only -0.2%. The Intel Core i3-10305 scores 2264, which is 0.4% higher. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 scores 2246, essentially identical at 0.4% lower. The Intel Core i7-10710U scores 2248, also 0.3% lower. In plain terms, any of these four CPUs would deliver nearly interchangeable frame rates in Lockdown Protocol when paired with the same RX 7700 XT. If you were shopping for a drop-in alternative, the Core i3-10305 is the closest match in raw compute, and the Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 offers similar multi-threaded behavior despite being from an older generation.

For the GPU, the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT has an average benchmark score of 22549. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile at 22435, which is 0.5% slower. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile scores 22729, 0.8% faster. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 scores 22895, 1.5% faster. The AMD Radeon RX 5700 scores 22170, 1.7% slower. The differences are small enough that in a game like Lockdown Protocol, you would not notice a meaningful FPS difference between these cards. The RTX 2080 is the strongest alternative here, but the margin is within noise for most gameplay. The RX 5700, while older, is the closest AMD alternative in raw compute terms.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS data for Lockdown Protocol shows clear scaling behavior across resolutions and presets, which reveals which component is the limiting factor. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combination produces 163 FPS average. Moving to 2560x1440 Low drops that to 147 FPS, and at 3840x2160 Low it falls to 104 FPS. The drop from 1080p Low to 1440p Low is 16 FPS, while the drop from 1440p Low to 4K Low is 43 FPS. This pattern indicates that at Low settings, the GPU becomes increasingly dominant as resolution rises, especially at 4K where the pixel throughput requirement grows substantially.

At the other end of the spectrum, Ultra settings show a similar trend but with a different starting point. At 1920x1080 Ultra, the combo averages 102 FPS. At 2560x1440 Ultra, it drops to 75 FPS, and at 3840x2160 Ultra, it falls to 48 FPS. The 1080p to 1440p drop is 27 FPS, and the 1440p to 4K drop is another 27 FPS. The consistent 27 FPS reduction at each resolution step at Ultra settings suggests the GPU is the primary constraint, as the CPU has more headroom at lower resolutions but the game's visual load at Ultra scales heavily with pixel count.

The Medium preset data reinforces this. At 1920x1080 Medium, the average is 144 FPS with a minimum of 122 and maximum of 165. At 2560x1440 Medium, the average is 114 FPS with a minimum of 97 and maximum of 131. At 3840x2160 Medium, the average is 74 FPS with a minimum of 63 and maximum of 85. The frame time consistency, as indicated by the min/max spread, worsens as resolution climbs, which is typical of GPU-bound scenarios where the card's memory bandwidth and shading units are pushed harder.

The CPU's role is more prominent at lower resolutions and lower presets. At 1080p Low, the 163 FPS average suggests the Core i5-9400 with its 6 cores and 6 threads can feed the GPU adequately. Across all presets at 1080p, the FPS stays above 100, which points to the CPU maintaining playable frame delivery even in less demanding scenes. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 6629 and single-core score of 935 indicate a modest but capable processor. Its percentile rank of 47 means it sits just below the median of all CPUs in the database, so it is not a high-end part, but for this game it does not bottleneck the RX 7700 XT until you push to 4K Ultra, where the GPU simply runs out of steam.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The database records measured FPS for this exact CPU and GPU combination across three resolutions and four settings tiers.

At 3840x2160, the results are as follows. Low settings produce an average of 104 FPS with no recorded minimum or maximum. Medium settings average 74 FPS, with a minimum of 63 and maximum of 85. High settings average 64 FPS with no min/max recorded. Ultra settings average 48 FPS with no min/max recorded. The spread from Low to Ultra at 4K is 56 FPS, which is the largest range across all resolutions. The Medium preset's minimum of 63 FPS is notable because it stays above the 60 FPS playability threshold, while the average of 74 FPS gives some headroom.

At 2560x1440, Low settings average 147 FPS. Medium averages 114 FPS, with a minimum of 97 and maximum of 131. High averages 100 FPS. Ultra averages 75 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 72 FPS. The Ultra preset's 75 FPS average clears the 60 FPS threshold by a comfortable margin, and the Medium preset's minimum of 97 FPS shows strong frame consistency.

At 1920x1080, Low settings average 163 FPS. Medium averages 144 FPS, with a minimum of 122 and maximum of 165. High averages 136 FPS. Ultra averages 102 FPS. The gap from Low to Ultra at 1080p is 61 FPS. Even at Ultra, the average stays well above 60 FPS, and the Medium preset's minimum of 122 FPS is far above the playability threshold.

The High preset is the odd one out in that it has no recorded min/max values at any resolution, but its averages are consistent with a middle ground between Medium and Ultra. At 1080p High, the 136 FPS average sits between Medium's 144 and Ultra's 102. At 1440p High, the 100 FPS average sits between Medium's 114 and Ultra's 75. At 4K High, the 64 FPS average sits between Medium's 74 and Ultra's 48.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol, and it does so with significant headroom at most settings. The playability threshold in the database is 60 FPS, and the measured data shows which combinations clear that bar.

At 3840x2160, the playable settings are High, Low, and Medium. High averages 64 FPS, Low averages 104 FPS, and Medium averages 74 FPS with a minimum of 63. Ultra is not playable at 4K, as its 48 FPS average falls below the 60 FPS threshold. The best playable setting at 4K is High, which achieves 64 FPS average.

At 2560x1440, all four settings are playable: Low at 147 FPS, Medium at 114 FPS, High at 100 FPS, and Ultra at 75 FPS. The best playable setting is Ultra at 75 FPS average. This means at 1440p, you can run the game at maximum visual quality and still stay comfortably above 60 FPS.

At 1920x1080, all four settings are also playable: Low at 163 FPS, Medium at 144 FPS, High at 136 FPS, and Ultra at 102 FPS. The best playable setting is Ultra at 102 FPS average. At 1080p, even the most demanding preset leaves you with a 42 FPS buffer above the playability threshold.

The verdict is straightforward. If you own a 4K monitor, stick to High or lower settings. If you play at 1440p or 1080p, you can enable Ultra and enjoy smooth performance. The GPU's 12 GB of GDDR6 memory and 432.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for the game's demands at these settings, and the CPU's 6-core configuration does not hold back the frame rate at any playable resolution.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the database identifies the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS average.

At 3840x2160, the best settings are High, which delivers 64 FPS average. Medium is also playable at 74 FPS, and Low at 104 FPS, but High offers the best visual quality among playable options. Ultra is not an option at 4K because it averages 48 FPS, below the threshold.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are Ultra, which delivers 75 FPS average. This is the highest quality tier available in the game, so you get maximum visual fidelity without sacrificing playability. The 75 FPS average provides a 15 FPS cushion above 60.

At 1920x1080, the best settings are also Ultra, delivering 102 FPS average. The 42 FPS margin above the threshold means you have substantial headroom for demanding scenes or background tasks. The minimum FPS at 1080p Medium is 122, and while Ultra has no recorded minimum, the average of 102 suggests the low points would still be well above 60.

If you prioritize frame rate over visuals, the Low preset at each resolution gives you the highest averages: 163 FPS at 1080p, 147 FPS at 1440p, and 104 FPS at 4K. But for the best balance of image quality and performance, the recommendations above are the ones to follow.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 60 FPS on a 4K monitor?

A: Yes, but only up to High settings. The measured average at 3840x2160 High is 64 FPS, while Medium averages 74 FPS and Low averages 104 FPS. Ultra at 4K averages 48 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the best quality setting at 1440p?

A: Ultra is the best quality setting at 2560x1440, and it averages 75 FPS. All four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable at this resolution, with averages ranging from 147 FPS at Low to 75 FPS at Ultra.

Q: How much FPS does the Ultra preset cost compared to Low at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, Low averages 163 FPS and Ultra averages 102 FPS. The difference is 61 FPS, meaning Ultra reduces the average frame rate by 37% compared to Low.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to bottleneck in this game?

A: The GPU is the primary constraint at higher resolutions and presets. At 4K Ultra, the average drops to 48 FPS, while at 1080p Low it reaches 163 FPS. The CPU's benchmark score of 2254 (47th percentile) is sufficient to keep frame rates above 100 at 1080p across all presets.

Q: What frame times can I expect at Medium settings?

A: At 1920x1080 Medium, the average is 144 FPS with a minimum of 122 and maximum of 165. At 2560x1440 Medium, the average is 114 FPS with a minimum of 97 and maximum of 131. At 3840x2160 Medium, the average is 74 FPS with a minimum of 63 and maximum of 85.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested systems?

A: The combination of the Intel Core i5-9400 and AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT ranks 1636 out of 3714 tested combinations in the database for Lockdown Protocol. The GPU sits at the 67th percentile among all graphics cards, while the CPU is at the 47th percentile among all processors.