Lockdown Protocol

# Lockdown Protocol with AMD Ryzen 5 7400F + AMD Radeon RX 570

The pairing of AMD's Ryzen 5 7400F with the Radeon RX 570 in Lockdown Protocol presents a stark contrast in generational capability: a 2025 Zen 4 desktop processor with 6 cores and 12 threads running at a 3.70 GHz base and 4.70 GHz boost clock, paired with a 2017 Polaris GPU built on a 14 nm process. The benchmark data reveals a system that is decisively GPU-limited across all tested resolutions, with the CPU's substantial headroom never being the primary constraint. This analysis examines how the component characteristics translate into measured frame rates, what the resolution scaling tells us about bottleneck behavior, and where this combo ranks among the 2,828 tested configurations.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Ryzen 5 7400F brings 6 physical cores and 12 threads to Lockdown Protocol, a configuration that is generally well-suited for modern FPS titles that benefit from multiple threads for game logic, physics, and background tasks. The processor's Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Raphael, operates on a 5 nm TSMC process with a 65 W TDP, and its 32 MB of shared L3 cache plus 1 MB L2 per core provides ample on-die storage for active game data. The boost clock of 4.70 GHz, combined with the architectural efficiency of Zen 4, positions this CPU well above the minimum requirements for most competitive shooters, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21,765 and single-core score of 3,072.

However, the measured frame rates in Lockdown Protocol tell a different story regarding CPU utilization. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 77 FPS average, which is the highest frame rate recorded across the entire test matrix. If the CPU were the limiting factor, we would expect to see a plateau in FPS as resolution decreases and GPU load lightens. Instead, the data shows a consistent pattern where frame rates drop dramatically as resolution increases—from 77 FPS at 1080p Low to 36 FPS at 4K Low—indicating that the GPU is the primary bottleneck even at the lowest settings. The CPU's PassMark single-thread score of 3,689 and multi-thread score of 25,645 suggest it has plenty of compute headroom; the processor ranks in the 83rd percentile among all CPUs, with its average benchmark score of 32,750 sitting within 0.3% of rivals like the Intel Core i5-14600T and AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360.

The 7400F's memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s via dual-channel DDR5 further reduces any potential CPU-side constraint, as the game's data streaming requirements are unlikely to stress this pipeline. Notably, the processor has no integrated graphics, so all display output relies entirely on the discrete GPU—a non-issue here since the RX 570 is present. The Cinebench R20 results (9,141 multi-core, 1,290 single-core) reinforce that this CPU is performing in line with expectations for a 7000-series desktop part. The question is not whether the CPU can handle Lockdown Protocol, but rather how much of its capability is being left unused because the RX 570 cannot feed it enough frames.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The best measured result is 77 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This drops to 47 FPS at the same resolution with High settings, showing a 30 FPS swing purely from preset changes.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in overall benchmark scores?

A: The Ryzen 5 7400F has an average benchmark score of 32,750, which is 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i5-14600T (32,707) and 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (32,697). It trails the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H by 0.2% (32,812) and leads the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 by 0.3% (32,662).

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking and how does it compare to similar cards?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 570 ranks in the 74th percentile among all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 28,766. It is 0.4% behind the AMD Radeon RX 6800M (28,874) and 0.7% ahead of the AMD Radeon R9 M295X (28,580), while also sitting 0.8% behind the RX 470 (28,996) and 1.2% ahead of the NVIDIA Quadro RTX 8000 (28,421).

Q: Does the GPU bottleneck the CPU at 1080p?

A: Yes, the data strongly indicates GPU limitation. At 1920x1080, the FPS difference between Low (77 FPS) and Medium (54 FPS) is 23 FPS, while the jump from Medium to High (47 FPS) is only 7 FPS. This non-linear scaling suggests the GPU's rendering capacity, not CPU throughput, is the constraint—a 6-core Zen 4 processor would not show such sensitivity to preset changes if it were the bottleneck.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The combo ranks 2,723 out of 2,828 tested combinations, placing it in the bottom 4% of all systems. This low ranking is almost entirely attributable to the RX 570's age and limited 4 GB VRAM, not the CPU's capability.

Q: What is the frame rate drop from Medium to Ultra at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Medium preset averages 40 FPS (with min 34 and max 46), while Ultra drops to 26 FPS average. That is a 35% reduction in average FPS from Medium to Ultra, highlighting the GPU's struggle with higher-quality settings.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The resolution scaling pattern in Lockdown Protocol provides a textbook example of GPU-bound performance. Moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 at Low settings, the average FPS drops from 77 to 56—a 27% decrease. Going further to 3840x2160 at Low, the average falls to 36 FPS, a 53% reduction from the 1080p baseline. This near-linear scaling with pixel count (1080p has ~2.07 million pixels, 1440p ~3.69 million, 4K ~8.29 million) indicates the GPU's fillrate and shading throughput are the dominant factors.

The same pattern holds at High settings: 47 FPS at 1080p, 35 FPS at 1440p (a 25.5% drop), and 22 FPS at 4K (a 53.2% drop from 1080p). The consistency of these percentages across different presets is telling—if the CPU were contributing to the bottleneck, we would expect the percentage drops to compress at higher resolutions as the GPU becomes more saturated. Instead, the FPS scales almost exactly with pixel count, confirming that the RX 570's 224.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 5.095 TFLOPS FP32 performance are the limiting resources.

At Medium settings, the pattern continues with a twist: 1080p averages 54 FPS, 1440p drops to 40 FPS (26% reduction), and 4K falls to 26 FPS (52% reduction). The min FPS values also scale proportionally—46 at 1080p, 34 at 1440p, and 22 at 4K—suggesting that frame time consistency degrades uniformly with resolution. The 4K Ultra result of 17 FPS is the worst case, representing a 78% drop from the 1080p Ultra average of 36 FPS. This scaling behavior is characteristic of a GPU with 4 GB GDDR5 memory, as the 256-bit bus width provides decent bandwidth but the capacity limit forces texture thrashing at higher resolutions.

The data implies that users seeking higher frame rates must accept lower resolutions, as the GPU cannot maintain playable performance above 1440p even at Low settings. The 1080p Low result of 77 FPS is the only measurement that approaches competitive FPS territory, and even that is marginal for fast-paced shooters.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest results. Low settings yield 77 FPS average, the highest of any configuration tested. Medium settings reduce this to 54 FPS average, with a minimum of 46 and maximum of 63 FPS, indicating reasonable frame pacing. High settings drop further to 47 FPS average, while Ultra settings bottom out at 36 FPS average. The spread from Low to Ultra at 1080p is 41 FPS, showing that the GPU's performance headroom is heavily taxed by higher-quality presets.

At 2560x1440, the performance declines noticeably. Low settings average 56 FPS, a 21 FPS drop from 1080p Low. Medium settings average 40 FPS with a range of 34 to 46 FPS, which is marginally playable but with noticeable dips. High settings average 35 FPS, while Ultra settings fall to 26 FPS average. The 1440p results show that even the lowest preset cannot maintain 60 FPS, confirming that this resolution pushes the RX 570 beyond its comfort zone.

At 3840x2160, the results are largely unplayable for an FPS. Low settings average 36 FPS, Medium averages 26 FPS with a range of 22 to 30 FPS, High averages 22 FPS, and Ultra averages just 17 FPS. The 4K Medium result includes the only min/max data at this resolution—22 FPS minimum and 30 FPS maximum—which illustrates the GPU's struggle to maintain consistent frame delivery under heavy load. None of the 4K results approach 60 FPS, and even the Low preset fails to hit 40 FPS average.

Across all resolutions, the pattern is consistent: Low settings provide approximately 50-60% higher FPS than High settings, while Ultra settings cost roughly 25-35% more performance compared to High. The Medium preset consistently sits between Low and High, offering a middle ground that balances visual quality with playability.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combo ranks 2,723 out of 2,828 tested configurations in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the bottom 4% of all systems. This poor ranking is a direct consequence of the GPU's limitations—the RX 570, with its 4 GB GDDR5 memory and 2017-era GCN 4.0 architecture, simply cannot keep pace with modern titles at higher settings. The CPU alone would rank far higher; the Ryzen 5 7400F sits in the 83rd percentile among all CPUs, and its nearest rivals (Intel Core i5-14600T, Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H, AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360) all have average scores within 0.3% of the 7400F, indicating it is a mid-to-high tier processor.

The GPU's ranking is more modest—74th percentile among all GPUs—but its nearest rivals include the RX 470 (-0.8% delta) and R9 M295X (+0.7% delta), both of which are similarly aged parts. The RX 570's average benchmark score of 28,766 is competitive with these peers, but this does not translate to strong game performance in Lockdown Protocol. The 2,723rd rank suggests that most tested combos either pair a better GPU with a comparable CPU or use a more balanced configuration.

This ranking has practical implications: users with this combo should expect to be near the bottom of any performance comparison in this game. The data shows that the FPS results at 1080p High (47 FPS) and 1440p Low (56 FPS) are below what most competing combos likely achieve, given the bottom-4% overall ranking. However, the ranking is not a reflection of the CPU's capability—the 7400F appears capable of driving much higher frame rates if paired with a more powerful GPU.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based solely on the measured FPS data, the 1920x1080 Low preset is the only configuration that approaches acceptable FPS performance for an FPS title, delivering 77 FPS average. This is the clear recommendation for players who prioritize smooth, responsive gameplay over visual fidelity. The 1080p Medium preset (54 FPS average, 46-63 FPS range) is a viable alternative if the player can tolerate slightly lower frame rates in exchange for improved visuals, as the minimum of 46 FPS is still within a playable range for many users.

At 1440p, the 2560x1440 Low preset (56 FPS average) is the only option that exceeds 50 FPS, but it still falls short of 60 FPS. The 1440p Medium preset (40 FPS average) is playable but with noticeable frame dips to 34 FPS, which could impact competitive gameplay. None of the 4K presets are recommended—even the Low preset at 36 FPS average would be too sluggish for an FPS, and the Ultra preset at 17 FPS is effectively unplayable.

The data suggests that the optimal experience is achieved at 1080p with Low settings, sacrificing visual quality for a playable frame rate. The alternative is to run 1080p Medium and accept a 23 FPS reduction, which might be worthwhile for players who value graphical detail over competitive advantage. For players with 1440p monitors, the Low preset is the only reasonable choice, while 4K should be avoided entirely with this combo.

A notable observation: the performance gap between Low and Medium at 1080p is 23 FPS (77 to 54), while the gap between Medium and High is only 7 FPS (54 to 47). This non-linear scaling suggests that the Medium preset provides significantly better value in terms of FPS per visual quality increment, as the jump from Medium to High costs relatively more performance for less additional fidelity.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Radeon RX 570 is the clear limiting factor in this combo, and its specifications explain why. The GPU features 4 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 224.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The base clock runs at 1168 MHz with a boost clock of 1244 MHz, and the chip—Polaris 20 on a 14 nm GlobalFoundries process—contains 5,700 million transistors on a 232 mm² die. The GPU's 2048 shading units, 128 TMUs, and 32 ROPs deliver a peak FP32 throughput of 5.095 TFLOPS, which is modest by modern standards.

In Lockdown Protocol, the 4 GB VRAM capacity is likely the most critical constraint. At 1080p, the GPU can manage 77 FPS on Low settings, but the frame rate drops sharply as texture quality increases—suggesting that higher presets exceed the VRAM budget, forcing data to spill into system memory. The fact that 1080p Medium (54 FPS) is only 30% faster than 1080p High (47 FPS), while 1080p Low (77 FPS) is 43% faster than Medium, indicates that the memory subsystem becomes increasingly saturated as settings rise.

The GPU's pixel rate of 39.81 GPixel/s and texture rate of 159.2 GTexel/s are the theoretical limits that explain the resolution scaling. At 4K, the GPU must fill over 8.3 million pixels per frame, and with a pixel rate of ~40 GPixel/s, the theoretical maximum at 4K is around 38 FPS—but real-world results are far lower (22-36 FPS depending on settings), indicating that shading and memory bandwidth constraints bite well before the pixel fillrate limit is reached.

The RX 570's nearest rivals include the RX 6800M (-0.4% delta), R9 M295X (+0.7% delta), RX 470 (-0.8% delta), and Quadro RTX 8000 (+1.2% delta). These deltas are all within 2%, indicating that the GPU's raw compute performance is similar to these peers, yet the game results show it struggling. The 74th percentile GPU ranking and 4 GB VRAM capacity are the primary reasons this combo ranks so low (2,723rd) in the game-specific results. The GPU's end-of-life production status and 150 W TDP (with a suggested 450 W PSU) further underscore that this is a legacy component being asked to run a 2024 FPS title.