Lockdown Protocol

# Lockdown Protocol with AMD Ryzen 5 7400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 delivers a playable but resolution-sensitive experience in Lockdown Protocol. At 1080p, the combo averages 145 FPS on Low settings and 67 FPS on Ultra, making it a solid 1080p performer. However, 4K Ultra drops to 32 FPS, which is below the threshold for smooth competitive play. This pairing ranks 2234 out of 2828 tested combos, placing it in the lower-middle tier of the database. The data shows a system that excels at 1080p and handles 1440p adequately, but struggles at 4K beyond Low settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this CPU-GPU combo in Lockdown Protocol?

A: Based on the measured FPS data, 1920x1080 is the strongest resolution. It delivers 145 FPS on Low, 103 FPS on Medium, 90 FPS on High, and 67 FPS on Ultra. At 2560x1440, performance drops to 106 FPS on Low and 49 FPS on Ultra. At 3840x2160, only Low (69 FPS) and Medium (49 FPS) reach playable levels.

Q: How does this combo rank against all other tested combinations?

A: The combo ranks 2234 out of 2828 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the bottom 21% of all tested systems, indicating that while it can run the game, most other combinations in the database deliver higher frame rates.

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

A: At 1920x1080, Low settings produce 145 FPS average, while Ultra settings produce 67 FPS average. This represents a 78 FPS drop, or roughly 54% lower performance, when moving from the lowest to the highest preset. The Medium preset sits at 103 FPS and High at 90 FPS.

Q: Does the RTX 2060's 6 GB VRAM limit performance in this game?

A: The GPU has 6 GB of GDDR6 memory with a 192-bit bus and 336.0 GB/s bandwidth. The measured data shows significant frame rate drops at higher resolutions, which is consistent with VRAM or memory bandwidth constraints. At 4K Ultra, the combo only reaches 32 FPS, while 4K Low reaches 69 FPS, suggesting resolution and preset scaling is steep.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 compare to its nearest GPU rivals in raw benchmark scores?

A: The RTX 2060 has an average benchmark score of 15290, which is essentially tied with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 (15283, 0% delta) and AMD Radeon 680M (15270, 0.1% delta). It is 0.6% ahead of the RTX 3050 OEM and 0.8% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 7600. These deltas are within noise margins.

Q: What is the CPU's multi-threaded performance relative to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 7400F scores 21765 in Cinebench R23 multi-core. It is within 0.3% of the Intel Core i5-14600T, Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H, and AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360. The average benchmark score is 32750, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is the primary bottleneck in this pairing at higher resolutions and presets. Its 6 GB GDDR6 memory, 192-bit bus, and 336.0 GB/s bandwidth define its capability envelope. The GPU operates with a base clock of 1365 MHz and a boost clock of 1680 MHz, with memory running at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective). These specifications place the card in the 58th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 15290.

In Lockdown Protocol, the GPU's role becomes increasingly dominant as resolution scales up. At 1920x1080, the GPU delivers 145 FPS on Low and 103 FPS on Medium, showing strong headroom. Moving to 2560x1440, frame rates drop to 106 FPS on Low and 76 FPS on Medium, a 27% reduction at Medium settings. The 4K results reveal the GPU's limits: Low produces 69 FPS, Medium 49 FPS, High 43 FPS, and Ultra only 32 FPS. The gap between Medium and Ultra at 4K (49 vs 32 FPS, a 35% drop) suggests that the Ultra preset demands more memory bandwidth and shading power than the TU106 chip can provide.

The RTX 2060's 1920 shading units, 120 TMUs, and 48 ROPs handle the game's rendering workload at 1080p without issue. The 30 RT cores and 240 tensor cores are present but Lockdown Protocol's measured results show no ray tracing-specific advantage, as the game's performance scales predictably with resolution and preset. The card's 6.451 TFLOPS FP32 throughput and 201.6 GTexel/s texture rate are sufficient for 1080p Medium, but the 4K Ultra result of 32 FPS indicates the GPU is fully saturated at that configuration.

The GPU's nearest rivals include the GTX 580 (average score 15283, 0% delta), Radeon 680M (15270, 0.1% delta), RTX 3050 OEM (15199, 0.6% delta), and RX 7600 (15171, 0.8% delta). These near-identical scores suggest that the RTX 2060's performance class is well-established, and the measured FPS in Lockdown Protocol reflects this mid-range positioning. The 6 GB VRAM is adequate for 1080p and 1440p, but the steep drop to 32 FPS at 4K Ultra indicates that 4K gaming is not viable beyond Low settings.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F provides ample processing power for Lockdown Protocol, with 6 cores and 12 threads based on the Zen 4 architecture. Its base clock is 3.70 GHz with a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, and it features a 32 MB shared L3 cache. The CPU's 5 nm process node from TSMC, 6,570 million transistors, and 71 mm² die size contribute to its efficiency. It supports DDR5 memory with dual-channel configuration and 83.2 GB/s bandwidth, alongside PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes.

This CPU is not the limiting factor in this pairing. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21765 and single-core score of 3072 place it well above the demands of a competitive FPS title. The PassMark single-thread score of 3689 and multithread score of 25645 confirm strong per-core and multi-core capability. The CPU's 83rd percentile ranking versus all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 32750, indicates it can feed the RTX 2060 effectively without creating a bottleneck.

In Lockdown Protocol, the CPU's role is most evident at 1080p Low, where the combo reaches 145 FPS. This frame rate represents the ceiling of what the GPU can output at that preset, and the CPU's 4.70 GHz boost clock ensures minimal frame time variance. The measured FPS data shows no evidence of CPU limitation: at 1080p, the difference between Low and Medium is 42 FPS (145 to 103), and between Medium and High is 13 FPS (103 to 90), which follows a GPU-bound scaling pattern.

The nearest CPU rivals show the Ryzen 5 7400F sits in a tight performance cluster. The Intel Core i5-14600T (32707 average score, 0.1% delta), Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (32697, 0.2%), AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H (32812, -0.2%), and AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 (32662, 0.3%) all perform within 0.3% of each other. This means any of these CPUs paired with the RTX 2060 would produce nearly identical results in Lockdown Protocol, reinforcing that the GPU is the performance arbiter in this system.

Settings Recommendations

The optimal settings preset depends on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For competitive play at 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers 145 FPS average, which provides the highest headroom for fast-paced FPS gameplay. The Medium preset offers 103 FPS, which still exceeds the 100 FPS threshold for smooth competitive play, while High (90 FPS) and Ultra (67 FPS) are more suited to single-player or casual play where visual fidelity takes precedence.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset produces 106 FPS, which is still competitive-grade, while Medium drops to 76 FPS. The High preset at 66 FPS and Ultra at 49 FPS are playable but not ideal for fast reaction times. The data suggests that 1440p Low is the best balance for this resolution, as it maintains frame rates above 100 FPS while offering a higher resolution than 1080p. For 4K, only the Low preset (69 FPS) reaches playable levels; Medium (49 FPS) is borderline, and High (43 FPS) and Ultra (32 FPS) are not recommended for smooth gameplay.

The Medium preset at 1080p (103 FPS) offers the best overall experience for most users. It provides a 42 FPS improvement over High (90 FPS) and only a 12 FPS reduction from Low (145 FPS) while delivering noticeably better visual quality. The measured minimum FPS for Medium at 1080p is 88 FPS, which means even in demanding scenes, the frame rate stays above 60 FPS, ensuring a consistent experience. At 1440p Medium, the minimum FPS is 64, which is still above the 60 FPS threshold, making it a viable option for users prioritizing resolution over maximum frame rates.

For users with 4K displays, the Low preset is the only recommended option based on the data. The 69 FPS average is playable, but the absence of a measured minimum FPS for this configuration means there is no guarantee against drops. The Medium preset at 4K has a measured minimum of 41 FPS, which may cause noticeable stutter in fast-paced FPS gameplay.

How This Combo Ranks

This combination of AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 ranks 2234 out of 2828 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the bottom 21% of all tested systems, which reflects the GPU's age and mid-range positioning rather than the CPU's capability. The CPU's 83rd percentile ranking versus all CPUs contrasts sharply with the GPU's 58th percentile, highlighting that the RTX 2060 is the performance-limiting component.

The rank of 2234 means that 594 tested combos perform worse than this pairing, while 2233 perform better. Given the CPU's strong benchmark scores, pairing it with a more capable GPU would likely move this combo significantly higher in the rankings. The RTX 2060's nearest rivals—GTX 580, Radeon 680M, RTX 3050 OEM, and RX 7600—all have nearly identical average benchmark scores (within 0.8%), indicating that any of these GPUs would produce similar in-game results.

The data shows that this combo is best suited for 1080p gaming, where it delivers frame rates ranging from 67 FPS (Ultra) to 145 FPS (Low). At 1440p, it remains playable but requires lower settings to maintain competitive frame rates. The 4K results are marginal even at Low settings, with only the lowest preset achieving above 60 FPS. This ranking position reflects a system that is adequate for mainstream 1080p gaming but not competitive at higher resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest results. The Low preset averages 145 FPS, with no measured minimum or maximum. The Medium preset averages 103 FPS, with a minimum of 88 FPS and maximum of 119 FPS. The High preset averages 90 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 67 FPS. These results show a clear scaling curve: moving from Low to Medium costs 42 FPS, from Medium to High costs 13 FPS, and from High to Ultra costs 23 FPS.

At 2560x1440, performance drops noticeably. The Low preset averages 106 FPS, while Medium averages 76 FPS with a minimum of 64 FPS and maximum of 87 FPS. The High preset averages 66 FPS, and Ultra averages 49 FPS. The scaling from Low to Medium costs 30 FPS, from Medium to High costs 10 FPS, and from High to Ultra costs 17 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 64 FPS is the only measured minimum at this resolution, indicating that frame drops are possible but maintain playability.

At 3840x2160, the combo struggles. The Low preset averages 69 FPS, Medium averages 49 FPS with a minimum of 41 FPS and maximum of 56 FPS, High averages 43 FPS, and Ultra averages 32 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium is 20 FPS, while Medium to High is 6 FPS and High to Ultra is 11 FPS. The Ultra preset's 32 FPS average is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, and even the Low preset's 69 FPS average may not be consistent given the lack of measured minimum data.

The data reveals that the Medium preset at 1080p (103 FPS average, 88 FPS minimum) is the safest high-quality option, while Low at 1440p (106 FPS) offers the best resolution-to-performance ratio. The 4K results are only viable on Low settings, and even then, the lack of minimum FPS data introduces uncertainty about frame consistency. Overall, this combo's performance envelope is defined by a 32 FPS floor (4K Ultra) and a 145 FPS ceiling (1080p Low), with the most balanced experience found at 1080p Medium or 1440p Low.