Lockdown Protocol

Lockdown Protocol presents a demanding workload for the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti combination. The measured frame rates show a system where the graphics card is the primary constraint, with the CPU providing ample headroom. This analysis walks through the data, starting with how the game scales across resolutions and concluding with the specific roles each component plays.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a steep performance drop as resolution increases, a clear indicator of a GPU-bound scenario. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 61 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 at the same settings, the average falls by 35% to 45 FPS. The most significant decline occurs at 3840x2160, where the average drops another 36% to 29 FPS. This pattern shows that the GTX 1050 Ti's rendering capabilities are being saturated well before the CPU becomes a limiting factor.

The scaling behavior becomes even more pronounced at higher settings. At High settings, the average FPS falls from 38 at 1080p to 28 at 1440p, and then to 18 at 4K. That is a 53% reduction from 1080p to 4K. For Ultra settings, the trend is similar, with averages of 29, 21, and 14 FPS across the three resolutions. The consistent, linear decline in performance with each resolution step points directly at the GPU's pixel throughput and memory bandwidth as the bottlenecks.

The data suggests that the Ryzen 5 7400F is not the limiting component in this pairing. The CPU's high single-thread and multi-thread scores, such as 3072 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 21765 in multi-core, indicate it can feed frames much faster than the GTX 1050 Ti can render them. The FPS drops are almost entirely attributable to the GPU's workload increasing with pixel count. The gap between 1080p and 4K performance is vast, underscoring that this combination is best suited for lower resolutions, where the CPU's strength can be more fully utilized.

FAQ

Q: What is the best performance this combo can achieve in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The highest measured average frame rate is 61 FPS, which is achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This is the only configuration in the data that crosses the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the combo perform at 2560x1440 resolution?

A: At 1440p, the average frame rates range from 45 FPS on Low settings to 21 FPS on Ultra settings. The Medium preset yields an average of 32 FPS with a minimum of 27 FPS, indicating playable but not consistently smooth performance.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in this system?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the primary bottleneck. The FPS drops significantly with each resolution increase, which is a classic sign of GPU limitation. The Ryzen 5 7400F's benchmark scores, like 3689 in Passmark single-thread, are far above what would be needed to constrain this game at these frame rates.

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

A: The difference is substantial. At 1920x1080, the average FPS drops from 61 on Low settings to 29 on Ultra settings, a 52% reduction in performance when moving to the highest quality preset.

Q: Can this combination run the game at 3840x2160?

A: Technically, it can run, but the performance is not suitable for smooth gameplay. The highest average at 4K is 29 FPS on Low settings, falling to 14 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset at 4K shows an average of 21 FPS with a minimum of 18 FPS.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations for this game?

A: This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti ranks 3661 out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the bottom 1.4% of all tested systems.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank in Lockdown Protocol is 3661 out of 3714 tested combinations. This places it in the bottom percentile of systems tested for this game, indicating that the GTX 1050 Ti is a significant limiting factor. The GPU's average benchmark score is 4193, which puts it in the 25th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals in terms of raw compute are the AMD Radeon R5 M330, which scores 4170 (0.6% slower), and the NVIDIA Quadro K2100M at 4151 (1% slower). This shows that the GPU is at the very bottom of the performance spectrum.

In contrast, the CPU is a much stronger performer. The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F has an average benchmark score of 32750, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-14600T, which scores 32707 (0.1% faster), and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H at 32812 (0.2% faster). This near-parity in scores shows that the CPU is a modern, capable part that is not holding back the system in this game.

The disparity between the CPU's strong relative performance and the GPU's weak relative performance is the defining characteristic of this pairing. The data shows a system where the CPU has significant headroom, but the GPU is saturated. The rank of 3661 is a direct result of this imbalance. A more balanced system would likely see the CPU's high percentile ranking translate into a higher overall position for this game, but the GTX 1050 Ti's age and low compute power prevent that from happening.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides a clear picture for settings recommendations. At 1920x1080, the Low preset is the only one that achieves an average FPS above 60, hitting 61 FPS. For players who prioritize smooth, responsive gameplay, this is the only viable option at this resolution. The Medium preset at 1080p drops to an average of 44 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for a fast-paced FPS. The High and Ultra presets at 1080p are not recommended for competitive play, with averages of 38 and 29 FPS respectively.

At 2560x1440, the situation becomes more constrained. The Low preset is the only setting that provides a playable experience, with an average of 45 FPS. The Medium preset at 1440p shows a minimum FPS of 27, which can lead to noticeable stuttering in intense scenes. The High and Ultra presets at this resolution are not recommended, as they drop to 28 and 21 FPS averages respectively.

At 3840x2160, no preset provides a good experience. The Low preset is the only one that reaches an average of 29 FPS, which is below the threshold for smooth gameplay. The data shows that this combination is not suitable for 4K gaming, as even the lowest settings fail to provide a consistent frame rate. The best experience, based on the data, is at 1080p with Low settings, where the system can maintain an average of 61 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the results are as follows: Low settings yield an average of 61 FPS, Medium yields 44 FPS with a minimum of 37 and a maximum of 50, High yields 38 FPS, and Ultra yields 29 FPS. This shows a clear, steep decline in performance as visual quality increases.

At 2560x1440, the performance drops noticeably. The Low preset averages 45 FPS. The Medium preset averages 32 FPS, with a minimum of 27 and a maximum of 37 FPS. The High preset averages 28 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 21 FPS. The relative performance gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 53%, similar to the gap seen at 1080p.

At 3840x2160, the performance is the lowest across all tested configurations. The Low preset averages 29 FPS. The Medium preset averages 21 FPS, with a minimum of 18 and a maximum of 24 FPS. The High preset averages 18 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 14 FPS. The difference between 1080p Low and 4K Low is a 52% reduction in average frame rate, highlighting the GPU's inability to handle the pixel count at 4K.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, built on a 5 nm process. It has a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. Its benchmark scores are strong, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21765 and a single-core score of 3072. In Passmark, it scores 3689 in single-thread and 25645 in multithread tests. These scores place it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs.

In Lockdown Protocol, the CPU's role appears to be that of a stable, high-performance foundation that is never stressed. The FPS data shows no signs of CPU bottlenecking, as the frame rates are consistently low and scale directly with GPU workload. The high single-thread performance is more than sufficient to handle the game's logic and draw calls at the measured frame rates. The CPU's strong multi-threaded scores suggest it would be capable of handling much higher frame rates if paired with a more powerful GPU.

The CPU's nearest rivals in terms of average benchmark score are the Intel Core i5-14600T (0.1% faster) and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H (0.2% slower). This shows that the 7400F is a competitive mid-range part. However, its performance in this game is entirely overshadowed by the GPU's limitations. The data confirms that the CPU is not the bottleneck; it has significant headroom, as evidenced by the fact that the FPS drops are almost entirely a function of resolution and settings, not CPU load.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti is a Pascal architecture GPU built on a 14 nm process. It has 4 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 112.1 GB/s. Its clocks are 1291 MHz base and 1392 MHz boost. The GPU has 768 shading units, 48 TMUs, and 32 ROPs. Its compute performance is 2.138 TFLOPS. The GPU's average benchmark score is 4193, placing it in the 25th percentile of all GPUs.

This GPU is the primary limiting factor in this system. The 4 GB VRAM and 112.1 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for the demands of Lockdown Protocol at higher resolutions and settings. The measured FPS data shows that the GPU is fully saturated, especially at 1440p and 4K. The GPU's nearest rivals, such as the AMD Radeon R5 M330 and NVIDIA Quadro K2100M, are also low-end parts, confirming its position at the bottom of the performance hierarchy.

The GPU's role is to render frames, and its low pixel rate (44.54 GPixel/s) and texture rate (66.82 GTexel/s) are directly reflected in the low FPS numbers. At 1080p Low, the GPU is able to produce 61 FPS, but this drops to 29 FPS at 4K Low. This is a direct consequence of the GPU's limited memory bandwidth and compute power. The data shows that the GTX 1050 Ti is simply not capable of handling modern FPS titles at high resolutions, and it holds back the otherwise capable Ryzen 5 7400F.