Lockdown Protocol

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 lands at rank 1514 out of 2828 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. That places this configuration in the 46th percentile of all tested combinations, meaning roughly 54% of the tested systems deliver higher average frame rates in this title. This is a mid-pack result, and the data suggests the pairing is balanced rather than exceptional for this specific FPS.

The ranking reflects a combination that sits comfortably in the upper-middle tier of the database. It is neither a top-tier enthusiast setup nor a low-end compromise. The CPU's overall benchmark percentile of 83 against all CPUs indicates strong general processing capability, while the GPU's percentile of 61 against all GPUs shows more modest standing in the graphics hierarchy. That gap hints at a system where the processor has headroom to spare relative to the graphics card in many workloads, though the measured frame rates in Lockdown Protocol tell a more nuanced story.

The nearest rival CPUs in synthetic benchmarks—the Intel Core i5-14600T, Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H, and AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360—all sit within 0.3% of the 7400F's average benchmark score of 32750. This means the CPU's performance envelope is well established, and any differences in game frame rates come down to how the GPU handles the workload rather than CPU compute limits. Similarly, the RTX 4060's nearest rivals in GPU benchmarks—AMD Radeon HD 7790, AMD Radeon 780M, AMD Radeon Pro 560, and AMD Radeon Pro 460—are all within 0.7% of its average score of 17639, though these are older or integrated parts, which contextualizes the 4060's position as a modern entry-level discrete GPU.

For Lockdown Protocol specifically, the measured frame rates show this combo can handle the game, but not at maximum settings across all resolutions. The data indicates a system that is more than capable at 1080p, adequate at 1440p, and straining at 4K. The overall rank of 1514 out of 2828 suggests that many other combinations—likely those with higher-tier GPUs—achieve better raw frame rates, but this pairing remains a viable option for mainstream gaming.

FAQ

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

A: The highest measured average is 189 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. At the same resolution with Medium settings, it drops to 134 FPS, and with High settings it reaches 117 FPS.

Q: How does this combo perform at 4K resolution?

A: At 3840x2160, the average frame rates range from 42 FPS on Ultra to 89 FPS on Low. Medium settings produce 63 FPS, and High settings produce 55 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the only measured configuration below 55 FPS in the entire dataset.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this game?

A: The resolution scaling data suggests the GPU is the primary limiter. From 1080p to 1440p, the frame rate drops by roughly 26-29% depending on settings, and from 1440p to 4K, the drop is another 35-36%. This consistent degradation with increasing pixel count indicates GPU-bound performance rather than CPU limitations.

Q: What is the best settings preset for a smooth experience at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Medium settings deliver 98 FPS average with a minimum of 83 FPS. High settings produce 86 FPS average. Low settings reach 138 FPS. For a balance of visual quality and smoothness, Medium is the strongest measured option, as it stays above the 60 FPS threshold consistently.

Q: How does the CPU's synthetic performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 7400F has an average benchmark score of 32750. The Intel Core i5-14600T scores 32707 (0.1% lower), the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H scores 32697 (0.2% lower), the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H scores 32812 (0.2% higher), and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 scores 32662 (0.3% lower). All four rivals are statistically tied.

Q: What is the GPU's standing relative to all GPUs?

A: The RTX 4060 sits at the 61st percentile against all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17639. Its nearest rival in the database is the AMD Radeon HD 7790, which scores 17666 (0.2% higher), followed by the AMD Radeon 780M at 17588 (0.3% lower).

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture (codenamed Raphael), built on a 5 nm process at TSMC. It has a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The CPU supports DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration with a memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s, and it uses the AMD Socket AM5 platform. Its cache layout includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache.

In Lockdown Protocol, the CPU's role is primarily to feed frames to the GPU without becoming a bottleneck. The measured frame rates show that at 1080p Low, the combo reaches 189 FPS, which is a high enough number that CPU overhead could theoretically matter. However, the consistent frame rate drops as resolution increases—189 to 138 to 89 FPS from 1080p Low to 1440p Low to 4K Low—indicate that the GPU's rendering workload is the dominant factor in these results. The CPU's 83rd percentile standing against all CPUs, combined with its strong multi-threaded performance (a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21765), suggests it has ample headroom for this game.

The 7400F's single-thread performance is also notable, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3072 and a PassMark single-thread score of 3689. Lockdown Protocol, as an FPS title, may rely on single-threaded game logic, and these scores indicate the CPU can handle that workload without issue. The nearest rival comparisons show the 7400F is effectively tied with several other mid-range and mobile processors, meaning there is no meaningful CPU advantage or disadvantage in this pairing.

The CPU's 12 threads and 6 cores are sufficient for modern gaming workloads, and the data shows that even at the lowest settings and highest frame rates, the combo does not exhibit signs of CPU limitation. The frame rate scaling from Low to Ultra settings at each resolution is consistent with GPU-bound behavior, where higher settings increase pixel and shading work without changing the CPU's per-frame cost significantly. This is the expected pattern for a well-balanced mainstream gaming system.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data covers three resolutions and four settings presets, providing a complete picture of performance. At 1920x1080, the combo achieves an average of 189 FPS on Low, 134 FPS on Medium (with a minimum of 114 and maximum of 154), 117 FPS on High, and 88 FPS on Ultra. The 1080p results show that even the most demanding preset stays well above 60 FPS, making this resolution entirely playable at any setting.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages drop to 138 FPS on Low, 98 FPS on Medium (with a minimum of 83 and maximum of 113), 86 FPS on High, and 64 FPS on Ultra. The 1440p Ultra result is the only configuration at this resolution that approaches the 60 FPS threshold, and it does not fall below it. This suggests that 1440p is viable across all settings, though Ultra leaves little margin for frame rate dips.

At 3840x2160, the performance becomes more constrained. Low settings yield 89 FPS, Medium yields 63 FPS (with a minimum of 54 and maximum of 73), High yields 55 FPS, and Ultra yields 42 FPS. The 4K Medium result includes a minimum below 60 FPS, indicating that even medium presets can experience noticeable stutters. High and Ultra at 4K fall below the 60 FPS average threshold, making them less desirable for smooth gameplay.

The only data point with a recorded minimum and maximum is the Medium preset at each resolution. At 1080p Medium, the range is 114 to 154 FPS around a 134 average. At 1440p Medium, the range is 83 to 113 around a 98 average. At 4K Medium, the range is 54 to 73 around a 63 average. These ranges show consistent frame delivery without extreme spikes, which is a positive sign for gameplay smoothness.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drops from 1080p to 4K follow a clear pattern that identifies the GPU as the limiting component. At Low settings, the average FPS goes from 189 at 1080p to 138 at 1440p (a 27% drop) and then to 89 at 4K (a 36% drop from 1440p). At High settings, the progression is 117 to 86 (a 26% drop) and then to 55 (a 36% drop from 1440p). At Medium settings, the pattern is 134 to 98 (a 27% drop) and then to 63 (a 36% drop). At Ultra settings, it goes from 88 to 64 (a 27% drop) and then to 42 (a 34% drop).

The consistency of these scaling factors—roughly 26-27% from 1080p to 1440p and 34-36% from 1440p to 4K across all settings—indicates that the performance is scaling with pixel count in a predictable manner. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the frame rate drops would be smaller at higher resolutions because the CPU workload per frame would remain constant while the GPU workload increases. Instead, the significant drops at each resolution step confirm that the RTX 4060's rendering capacity is the constraint.

The 4K Ultra result of 42 FPS is particularly telling. It represents a 52% drop from the 1080p Ultra result of 88 FPS, which is close to the theoretical 4x pixel count increase from 1080p to 4K, though not perfectly linear due to other factors. The fact that the frame rate does not halve exactly suggests there is some headroom in the system, but the overall trend is unmistakably GPU-bound. For users wanting to play at 4K, the data recommends Low or Medium settings, with the understanding that Medium will occasionally dip below 60 FPS.

Settings Recommendations

For the best measured experience, the data points to 1080p with High or Ultra settings as the optimal balance of visual quality and frame rate. At 1080p High, the combo delivers 117 FPS average, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold and provides a smooth experience. At 1080p Ultra, the average drops to 88 FPS, still comfortably playable and offering the highest visual fidelity. Both options keep frame rates high enough to avoid any perceived stutter.

At 1440p, Medium settings (98 FPS average) are the recommended choice, as they provide a significant visual upgrade over 1080p while maintaining a frame rate that is 63% higher than the 60 FPS minimum. High settings at 1440p (86 FPS) are also viable, but Medium offers more headroom for demanding scenes. Ultra at 1440p (64 FPS) is borderline, and the lack of recorded minimum data for that configuration makes it a riskier choice.

For 4K, the data suggests Low settings (89 FPS) as the only option that maintains high frame rates. Medium at 4K (63 FPS average with a 54 FPS minimum) will be playable but may exhibit dips below 60 FPS in busy scenes. High at 4K (55 FPS) and Ultra at 4K (42 FPS) are not recommended for responsive gameplay, as they fall below the 60 FPS threshold and, in the case of Ultra, approach the 30 FPS console-like territory.

The overall recommendation is to prioritize 1080p with High settings for the best combination of visual quality and performance, or 1440p with Medium settings if the user prefers higher resolution over additional graphical effects. The data does not support 4K gaming on this combo except at the lowest settings, and even then, the experience will vary depending on scene complexity.