Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER pairing delivers a playable but resolution-sensitive experience in Lockdown Protocol. The data indicates a system where the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, while the CPU provides ample headroom at 1080p. This analysis breaks down the measured performance across the three tested resolutions and four quality presets.

Resolution Scaling

The performance delta between 1080p and 4K is stark, clearly illustrating the shift in bottleneck from the CPU to the GPU. At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 99 FPS at 1920x1080 to 72 FPS at 2560x1440, and finally to 47 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 52 FPS reduction from 1080p to 4K, a 52.5% decline in raw throughput.

The scaling pattern becomes more revealing when examining the Low preset. Here, the 1080p result is 159 FPS, which falls to 117 FPS at 1440p and 75 FPS at 4K. The fact that the 4K Low score (75 FPS) is still higher than the 1080p Ultra score (74 FPS) suggests that the game's quality settings have a profound impact on GPU load, but the resolution scaling itself is consistent with a GPU-bound scenario.

At Medium settings, the frame rate progression is 113 FPS (1080p), 83 FPS (1440p), and 53 FPS (4K). The step from 1440p to 4K incurs a 30 FPS loss, which is the largest single-resolution drop across all tested presets. This steep decline at 4K indicates that the RTX 2060 SUPER's memory bandwidth and compute resources are being saturated by the pixel count, regardless of the moderate quality settings.

The data suggests that at 1080p, the Ryzen 5 7400F is capable of feeding the GPU sufficiently to reach 159 FPS on Low. However, as resolution increases, the GPU's rendering workload grows exponentially, and the CPU's role diminishes. The 4K Ultra result of 35 FPS confirms that this combination is not suited for maximum fidelity at 4K, as the GPU is struggling to maintain a fluid frame rate even before considering the visual complexity of Ultra settings.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is the limiting factor in this configuration at higher resolutions. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p but becomes a constraint at 4K. The measured data supports this: the 4K Medium preset averages 53 FPS with a minimum of 45 FPS, indicating that memory capacity or bandwidth is causing frame time spikes.

The GPU's clock speeds are 1470 MHz base and 1650 MHz boost. These figures, combined with the 2176 shading units, produce a pixel rate of 105.6 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 224.4 GTexel/s. In practice, these specifications translate to the observed 75 FPS at 4K Low and 117 FPS at 1440p Low. The fact that the 4K Low result is nearly double the 4K Ultra result (75 vs 35 FPS) underscores how sensitive this GPU is to shader complexity and texture filtering.

The RTX 2060 SUPER's 34 RT cores and 272 tensor cores are present on the die, but their impact on Lockdown Protocol is not directly measurable from the provided FPS data. However, the benchmarking results show the GPU's overall compute capability. Its Passmark G3D score of 16462 places it in the 62nd percentile of all GPUs, and its average benchmark score of 18093 is nearly identical to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile, which scores 18159 (a -0.4% delta). This proximity in synthetic benchmarks suggests that the RTX 2060 SUPER should perform similarly to that mobile part in real-world gaming, which aligns with the observed frame rates.

The GPU's end-of-life production status and 175 W TDP suggest it is an older design, but the data shows it still holds up for 1080p and 1440p gaming in this title. The 4K results, particularly the 35 FPS Ultra average, are the clearest indicator that the GPU is the bottleneck at that resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations, this specific pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER ranks 2014th out of 2828 total combos for Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the 71st percentile of all tested systems, meaning roughly 29% of combinations deliver higher average performance in this game.

This ranking is consistent with the individual component percentiles. The CPU, with an average benchmark score of 32750, sits in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-14600T, scores 32707 (a 0.1% delta), showing the 7400F is a strong mid-range processor. The GPU, however, only reaches the 62nd percentile with its average score of 18093. The combination of a high-percentile CPU with a mid-percentile GPU results in a system that is held back by its graphics card, which is precisely what the resolution scaling data shows.

The rank of 2014 suggests that while this combo is not a top-tier performer, it is far from the bottom. The 2828 combos include many with newer, more powerful GPUs, which naturally push this pairing down the list. However, the 71st percentile placement indicates that for the majority of systems, this combination offers competitive performance. The gap between the CPU's 83rd percentile and the combo's 71st percentile quantifies the performance left on the table due to the GPU bottleneck at higher settings.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 1920x1080 is the most consistent. At High settings, it averages 99 FPS, and at Low it reaches 159 FPS. The 1440p results are playable (72 FPS on High), but 4K on High (47 FPS) and Ultra (35 FPS) fall below smooth thresholds.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 SUPER compare to its nearest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 2060 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 18093. Its closest competitor, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile, scores 18159, a difference of -0.4%. The AMD Radeon Pro 5700 scores 18189, a -0.5% delta.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 7400F a bottleneck at 1080p?

A: The data suggests no. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 159 FPS, which is a high frame rate. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21765 and single-core score of 3072 indicate strong processing power, which is sufficient to keep the GPU fed at this resolution.

Q: What are the minimum FPS figures for the Medium preset?

A: The Medium preset has recorded minimum FPS values. At 3840x2160, the minimum is 45 FPS; at 2560x1440, it is 70 FPS; and at 1920x1080, it is 96 FPS. These are the only presets with min/max data provided.

Q: How does the CPU's performance rank against other processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F is in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 32750. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-14600T, scores 32707, which is a 0.1% difference.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is in the 62nd percentile of all GPUs. Its average benchmark score is 18093, and its Passmark G3D score is 16462.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F plays a supporting role in this configuration, providing enough processing power to avoid being the primary bottleneck except at the lowest resolution and settings. This 6-core, 12-thread processor is based on the Zen 4 architecture (Raphael) and is manufactured on a 5 nm process by TSMC. Its base clock is 3.70 GHz, and it boosts to 4.70 GHz, which explains its strong single-thread performance.

In synthetic tests, the CPU scores 21765 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 3072 in single-core. These scores are respectable, but the real-world impact is seen in the 1080p Low result of 159 FPS. This high frame rate indicates that the CPU can handle the game's simulation and draw calls efficiently at lower GPU loads. The Passmark multithread score of 25645 and single-thread score of 3689 corroborate this, showing a balanced processor for gaming.

The CPU's 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 83.2 GB/s memory bandwidth (DDR5 dual-channel) help reduce latency and improve frame pacing. However, the data shows that at 1440p and 4K, the CPU's performance becomes less relevant. For instance, moving from 1080p High (99 FPS) to 1440p High (72 FPS) is a 27 FPS drop, which is directly attributable to the GPU's increased workload, not a CPU limitation.

The Ryzen 5 7400F's 65 W TDP and unlocked multiplier indicate an efficient, overclockable part. Its 83rd percentile ranking among all CPUs, with a 0.1% delta from the Intel Core i5-14600T, shows that it is a competitive mid-range option. Yet, in this gaming scenario, its capabilities are only fully utilized at 1080p Low, where the GPU is not the limiting factor.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and frame rate preference.

For 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers the highest average at 159 FPS, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. However, the High preset at 99 FPS is a better balance of visual quality and performance, offering a 60% improvement in frame rate over Ultra (74 FPS) while still looking good. The Medium preset at 113 FPS is a solid middle ground, but High provides a better quality-to-performance ratio given the slight FPS difference.

At 2560x1440, the High preset is the recommended choice. It averages 72 FPS, which is playable, but the Low preset at 117 FPS provides a much smoother experience if competitive play is the priority. The Medium preset at 83 FPS is also viable, but the data shows that High offers a significant visual upgrade for only an 11 FPS penalty compared to Medium.

For 3840x2160, none of the presets achieve a consistently smooth experience. The Low preset at 75 FPS is the only one that approaches playability, but it may compromise visual fidelity. The Medium preset at 53 FPS is borderline, with a minimum of 45 FPS that could result in noticeable stutters. High (47 FPS) and Ultra (35 FPS) are not recommended for 4K gaming on this hardware.

The data suggests that the best overall experience is at 1440p on High settings (72 FPS). This resolution balances the GPU's workload with the CPU's capability, providing a frame rate that is more than double the 4K Ultra result while maintaining high visual quality. For users with 1080p displays, High settings are the sweet spot, as the 99 FPS average is smooth and the visual fidelity is significantly better than Low.