Lockdown Protocol

# Lockdown Protocol with AMD Ryzen 5 7400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4 GB

This combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4 GB sits near the bottom of the tested hardware pool for Lockdown Protocol, ranking 2492 out of 2828 total combinations. The CPU is a 6-core, 12-thread Zen 4 part with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and boost of 4.70 GHz, while the GPU is an Ampere-based card with 4 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus. The benchmark data reveals a system that delivers playable frame rates at 1080p, but struggles significantly as resolution climbs, with the GPU's limited memory and bandwidth becoming the dominant constraint.

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

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F brings a modern Zen 4 architecture with 6 cores and 12 threads, running at a base clock of 3.70 GHz and boosting to 4.70 GHz. This is a 5 nm part from TSMC, featuring 32 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR5 memory support with 83.2 GB/s of bandwidth. In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU posts a multi-core score of 21765 in Cinebench R23 and a single-core score of 3072, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs tested.

The nearest rivals in the CPU benchmark database show this processor is tightly clustered with other mid-range parts. The Intel Core i5-14600T scores 32707 (0.1% behind), the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H scores 32697 (0.2% behind), and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H scores 32812 (0.2% ahead). The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 sits 0.3% behind at 32662. This clustering suggests the 7400F's compute performance is competitive with these alternatives, though none of them represent a dramatic advantage or disadvantage.

For Lockdown Protocol, the CPU's role in the measured FPS data appears secondary to the GPU. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 112 FPS on average, which is the highest score across all tested configurations. This high frame rate at low settings suggests the CPU can feed the GPU adequately at lower graphical loads. The single-thread performance of 3072 in Cinebench R23 and 3689 in Passmark single-thread tests indicate solid per-core capability, which matters for FPS games that often rely on a few heavily loaded threads.

The CPU's Passmark multithread score of 25645 and physics score of 1660 show reasonable overall throughput, but the game's frame rates at higher settings drop sharply, indicating that the GPU, not the CPU, becomes the limiting factor. At 1080p Ultra, the average FPS falls to 52, which is less than half of the Low setting result. This pattern — where graphical settings dramatically impact performance while resolution changes have a more moderate effect — points to GPU-bound scenarios at higher presets.

The 65 W TDP and AM5 socket compatibility make this a mainstream desktop part, but the data suggests its performance headroom is more than sufficient for Lockdown Protocol when paired with this specific GPU. The CPU's percentile ranking of 83 versus the GPU's percentile of 50 reinforces the interpretation that the processor is not the bottleneck in this combination.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4 GB is an Ampere architecture GPU with a GA107 chip, built on Samsung's 8 nm process. It features 2048 shading units, 64 texture mapping units, and 32 ROPs, with 16 RT cores and 64 tensor cores. The card runs at a base clock of 1545 MHz and boost clock of 1740 MHz, with memory clocked at 1500 MHz (12 Gbps effective). The 4 GB GDDR6 memory operates on a 128-bit bus, yielding 192.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

This GPU has no benchmark scores listed in its database entry, but its percentile ranking of 50 places it exactly in the middle of all GPUs tested. The fact that it is marked as "End-of-life" production status with a launch MSRP of 199 USD suggests it was positioned as an entry-level card. The 90 W TDP and PCIe 4.0 x8 interface are modest specifications that align with its intended market segment.

The GPU's role in Lockdown Protocol becomes clear when examining the measured FPS across different settings. At 1080p Low, the average FPS of 112 indicates the GPU can handle light loads easily. However, at 1080p Ultra, the average drops to 52, and at 4K Ultra it falls to 25. The 4 GB VRAM capacity is likely a significant factor here — at higher settings and resolutions, the game may be exceeding the available memory, causing performance degradation.

The memory bandwidth of 192.0 GB/s and the 128-bit bus width are modest by modern standards. The GPU's pixel rate of 55.68 GPixel/s and texture rate of 111.4 GTexel/s provide a reasonable baseline, but the 7.127 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is the kind of figure that suggests mid-range performance at best. The measured FPS data shows a clear pattern: this GPU is comfortable at 1080p Low through Medium settings, but struggles at higher presets and resolutions.

The fact that the RTX 3050 4 GB has no nearest rivals listed in the database means there are no direct comparison points for its synthetic benchmark performance. However, the measured game data provides its own story. The 4 GB VRAM is particularly concerning for modern FPS titles that often require more memory at higher texture qualities, and the sharp drop from 112 FPS at Low to 52 FPS at Ultra at 1080p suggests memory capacity or bandwidth limitations rather than pure compute constraints.

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

The resolution scaling data reveals a system that is heavily GPU-limited at higher resolutions. Starting at 1080p Low with 112 FPS average, moving to 1440p Low drops the average to 82 FPS (a 27% reduction), and then to 4K Low yields 53 FPS (a 53% reduction from 1080p). This scaling pattern is consistent with a GPU that becomes progressively more strained as pixel count increases.

At Medium settings, the pattern continues. The 1080p Medium average is 80 FPS, dropping to 59 FPS at 1440p (26% reduction) and 38 FPS at 4K (53% reduction from 1080p). Interestingly, the min and max FPS values for Medium settings show a consistent range: 68-92 at 1080p, 50-67 at 1440p, and 32-43 at 4K. These ranges indicate relatively stable frame pacing, though the overall levels are clearly dependent on resolution.

High settings show a similar trend but with lower absolute numbers. The 1080p High average is 70 FPS, dropping to 51 FPS at 1440p (27% reduction) and 33 FPS at 4K (53% reduction). Ultra settings follow the same pattern: 52 FPS at 1080p, 38 FPS at 1440p (27% reduction), and 25 FPS at 4K (52% reduction).

The consistent percentage reductions across all settings when moving from 1080p to 1440p (approximately 26-27%) and from 1440p to 4K (approximately 35-36%) suggest that the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth are the primary constraints. The CPU, with its strong single-thread performance, is not showing signs of bottlenecking at any resolution — the FPS drops are proportional to the pixel count increases, which is the signature of a GPU-bound scenario.

However, the settings-based drops within each resolution tell a different story. At 1080p, moving from Low to Ultra reduces FPS from 112 to 52, a 54% drop. At 1440p, the same settings change reduces FPS from 82 to 38, a 54% drop as well. At 4K, the drop is from 53 to 25, a 53% reduction. This consistency suggests that the game's graphical settings have a similar multiplicative effect on GPU load regardless of resolution, which is typical for settings that increase shader complexity and memory usage.

The 4 GB VRAM is likely a contributing factor at higher resolutions. At 4K with Ultra settings, the game may be spilling over the memory limit, causing the 25 FPS average to be lower than what pure compute scaling would predict. The fact that 4K Low (53 FPS) is close to half of 1080p Low (112 FPS) is expected from pixel count alone, but the Ultra settings at 4K being exactly half of 1440p Ultra (25 vs 38) suggests additional memory pressure.

FAQ

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

A: The 1080p resolution provides the most playable experience, with average FPS ranging from 52 at Ultra settings to 112 at Low settings. The 1440p resolution is also viable at Low and Medium settings, offering 82 and 59 FPS respectively, but the 4K resolution only achieves playable frame rates at Low settings (53 FPS).

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F has an average benchmark score of 32750, which is 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i5-14600T (32707), 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (32697), and 0.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 (32662). It trails the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H by 0.2% (32812).

Q: Is the 4 GB VRAM sufficient for this game?

A: The data shows playable frame rates at 1080p across all settings, but performance drops significantly at higher resolutions. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 25, which suggests the 4 GB memory capacity may be a limiting factor at the highest settings and resolutions.

Q: What settings provide the most consistent frame pacing?

A: The Medium settings provide the only measured min/max FPS data in the database. At 1080p Medium, the range is 68-92 FPS; at 1440p Medium, it is 50-67 FPS; and at 4K Medium, it is 32-43 FPS. This suggests Medium settings offer stable frame delivery across all resolutions.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested combinations?

A: This combination ranks 2492 out of 2828 total tested combos, placing it in the bottom 12% of all systems tested for Lockdown Protocol. This ranking reflects the GPU's mid-range percentile of 50 and the CPU's stronger 83rd percentile.

Q: What does the FPS drop from Low to Ultra at the same resolution indicate?

A: The FPS drops from 112 to 52 at 1080p, 82 to 38 at 1440p, and 53 to 25 at 4K when moving from Low to Ultra settings. These consistent 53-54% reductions indicate that the graphical settings have a significant impact on GPU load, with the GPU being the primary bottleneck at higher presets.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the lowest resolution tested, the combo delivers its best performance. The Low preset achieves an average of 112 FPS, which is the highest score across all configurations. Medium settings reduce this to 80 FPS, with a measured range of 68 to 92 FPS. High settings produce 70 FPS average, and Ultra settings drop to 52 FPS. These numbers indicate that 1080p is the most viable resolution for this hardware, with even the Ultra preset remaining above 50 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance decreases proportionally. Low settings average 82 FPS, which is still comfortably playable. Medium settings average 59 FPS, with a range of 50 to 67 FPS. High settings average 51 FPS, which is borderline for smooth gameplay. Ultra settings drop to 38 FPS, which may feel stuttery in a fast-paced FPS. The 1440p resolution is usable for Low through High presets, but the Ultra preset falls below the 40 FPS threshold that many players consider minimum for competitive play.

At 3840x2160, the GPU struggles significantly. Low settings average 53 FPS, which is playable but not smooth. Medium settings average 38 FPS, with a range of 32 to 43 FPS. High settings average 33 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 25 FPS. The 4K resolution is only viable at Low settings, and even then, the frame rate is marginal for an FPS title.

The Medium preset is the only one with complete min/max FPS data across all resolutions. At 1080p, the range is 68-92 FPS; at 1440p, 50-67 FPS; and at 4K, 32-43 FPS. These ranges show consistent frame delivery without major spikes or drops, suggesting that Medium settings provide the most stable experience for this hardware combination.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the Medium preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance for this hardware combination. At 1080p Medium, the average FPS of 80 with a range of 68-92 provides smooth gameplay with some headroom for demanding scenes. This is the only preset where min/max data is available, and the narrow range suggests reliable frame pacing.

For players prioritizing frame rate over visual fidelity, the Low preset at 1080p delivers 112 FPS average, which is ideal for competitive FPS play. This setting ensures the highest possible responsiveness and is the only configuration that approaches the 120 FPS mark. At 1440p, Low settings still provide 82 FPS, making this a viable option for players with 1440p monitors who prefer performance.

The High preset at 1080p averages 70 FPS, which is playable but not optimal for a fast-paced FPS. At 1440p, High drops to 51 FPS, which may feel sluggish during intense firefights. The Ultra preset is not recommended for any resolution, as it only reaches 52 FPS at 1080p and falls to 25 FPS at 4K, neither of which provides a good experience for this genre.

The 4K resolution should be avoided entirely for this combination, as even the Low preset averages only 53 FPS. The 1440p resolution is a reasonable middle ground for Low and Medium settings, but players should be prepared for frame rates around 60 FPS at best. The data suggests that 1080p with Medium settings is the sweet spot, offering 80 FPS average with stable frame delivery, while Low settings at 1080p provide the maximum performance at 112 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

This combination ranks 2492 out of 2828 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the bottom 12% of all systems in the database. The ranking reflects the significant imbalance between the CPU and GPU performance tiers. The Ryzen 5 7400F sits in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, while the RTX 3050 4 GB sits exactly in the 50th percentile of all GPUs. This gap suggests the CPU is substantially more capable than the GPU, which is confirmed by the FPS data showing GPU-bound performance at most settings.

The rank of 2492 out of 2828 means that approximately 336 combinations perform worse than this setup, while 2491 perform better. Given the GPU's mid-range percentile and the CPU's strong showing, the ranking is likely dragged down by the GPU's limitations at higher resolutions and settings. The fact that this combo achieves 112 FPS at 1080p Low shows the CPU can support high frame rates, but the GPU cannot maintain those rates at higher graphical loads.

For comparison purposes, this combo's ranking places it in the lower tier of systems tested. The CPU's nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i5-14600T and AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H, would likely perform similarly if paired with the same GPU, as the CPU is not the limiting factor in most scenarios. The data indicates that players using this combination should focus on 1080p gaming with Medium or Low settings to achieve the best experience, as the GPU's 4 GB memory and 192.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for higher demands.

The overall ranking suggests that this is a system suited for esports-style play at lower settings rather than high-fidelity gaming. The CPU's strong performance headroom means that a future GPU upgrade would likely yield significant improvements, but as configured, the RTX 3050 4 GB caps the system's potential in Lockdown Protocol.