Lockdown Protocol

Lockdown Protocol, a 2024 FPS title, responds strongly to both CPU and GPU resources, but the data for the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti combination reveals a clear hierarchy in how settings and resolution impact performance. The measured rows show a system capable of high refresh-rate gaming at 1440p, with 4K remaining viable at adjusted presets. This analysis breaks down the specific FPS measurements, contextualizes the combo's overall ranking, and examines the individual roles of the processor and graphics card in shaping the experience.

Settings Recommendations

The benchmark data provides a clear picture of how the Ryzen 5 7400F and RTX 4070 Ti handle Lockdown Protocol's graphics presets. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 142 FPS, which is already excellent for competitive play. However, the High preset jumps to 189 FPS, and the Medium preset reaches 217 FPS. The Low preset achieves 289 FPS. The jump from Ultra to High is 47 FPS, a significant 33% performance gain, suggesting that the Ultra preset's additional visual effects carry a heavy computational cost. For players with 144Hz or 165Hz monitors at 1080p, the High preset is the sweet spot, providing a substantial frame rate buffer while still maintaining high visual fidelity. The Medium preset's 217 FPS is optimal for those with 240Hz displays, as it remains above that threshold.

At 2560x1440, the pattern repeats. The Ultra preset yields 104 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for fast-paced FPS action. The High preset produces 139 FPS, comfortably above the 120Hz mark and a 34% improvement over Ultra. The Medium preset offers 159 FPS, which is ideal for 144Hz monitors, and the Low preset hits 224 FPS for maximum responsiveness. The data suggests that High is the recommended preset for 1440p, as it balances the visual upgrade from Medium with a frame rate that exceeds most high-refresh monitors' capabilities. The 35 FPS difference between High and Ultra at this resolution indicates that the Ultra preset's demands are disproportionately high for the visual return.

At 3840x2160, the situation becomes more demanding. The Ultra preset drops to 67 FPS, which is below the 70 FPS threshold many consider the minimum for a smooth experience. The High preset, however, achieves 90 FPS, which is good for a 4K experience. The Medium preset delivers 103 FPS, and the Low preset reaches 144 FPS. For 4K gaming, the Medium preset appears to be the best recommendation, as it provides a 103 FPS average that exceeds the 100 FPS mark, offering a smoother experience than High's 90 FPS while maintaining better visual quality than Low. The 4K Ultra setting, at 67 FPS, is the only measured configuration that falls short of the 70 FPS playability threshold, indicating that Ultra is not a viable preset at this resolution for this combo.

How This Combo Ranks

The Ryzen 5 7400F and RTX 4070 Ti combination holds the rank of 325 out of 2828 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places the system in the top 11.5% of all tested configurations, a strong position that reflects the hardware's capability in this specific title. The percentile data for the individual components supports this: the CPU sits in the 83rd percentile among all CPUs, and the GPU is in the 84th percentile among all GPUs. Both components are well above average, and their combination in this game produces a result that is consistent with their individual standings.

The combo's rank of 325 suggests that while this system is powerful, there are 324 other combinations that perform better in Lockdown Protocol. These superior combos likely feature higher-tier CPUs or GPUs, such as the RTX 4090 or a flagship Ryzen 9 processor. However, the rank also means that this combo outperforms 2503 other tested configurations, a vast majority. The data indicates that this is a high-end setup that will handle the game exceptionally well at most settings, but it is not at the absolute top tier where 4K Ultra at 144 FPS would be feasible. The rank confirms the balance of the Ryzen 5 7400F and RTX 4070 Ti, as they neither bottleneck nor overpower each other in this title.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the primary driver of frame rates at higher resolutions and settings in Lockdown Protocol. Its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus provides 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth, which is sufficient for the textures and assets at 4K resolution. The GPU's 7680 shading units and 80 ROPs, operating at a boost clock of 2610 MHz, deliver the raw pixel-pushing power necessary for the game's rendering. The measured FPS data shows a clear GPU-bound trend as resolution increases, with the 4K Ultra setting dropping to 67 FPS, a 53% decrease from the 1080p Ultra's 142 FPS. This indicates that the GPU's compute and memory bandwidth are the limiting factors at 4K Ultra.

The RTX 4070 Ti's 60 RT cores and 240 tensor cores are present, but the benchmark data does not isolate ray tracing or DLSS performance. The standard rasterization results show that the GPU is capable of 144 FPS at 4K Low, which demonstrates its raw power when visual effects are minimized. The GPU's 40.09 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is substantial, and the data suggests it is well-utilized in Lockdown Protocol. The memory clocks at 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective) are not a bottleneck at 1080p or 1440p, but at 4K, the 504.2 GB/s bandwidth appears to be a limiting factor when combined with the Ultra preset's demands, as evidenced by the significant FPS drop. The GPU's performance is consistent with its 84th percentile ranking, showing it is a high-end part that excels in this title but has limits at extreme settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across all three resolutions and four settings. At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves an average of 289 FPS, which is the highest measured on this page. The Medium preset averages 217 FPS, with a minimum of 184 FPS and a maximum of 249 FPS, showing a tight frame time distribution that indicates consistent performance. The High preset averages 189 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 142 FPS. The 1080p results show that the combo is exceptionally fast, easily capable of driving high-refresh monitors at any preset.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 224 FPS, a 22% drop from 1080p Low. The Medium preset averages 159 FPS, with a minimum of 135 FPS and a maximum of 183 FPS. The High preset averages 139 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 104 FPS. The 1440p data shows a clear step-down from 1080p, but the system remains highly playable at all presets, with even the Ultra setting maintaining an average above 100 FPS. The Medium preset's 159 FPS average is particularly notable, as it provides a high frame rate with a 24 FPS minimum that stays above the 120 FPS threshold.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 144 FPS, which is a 50% drop from 1080p Low but still very smooth. The Medium preset averages 103 FPS, with a minimum of 87 FPS and a maximum of 118 FPS. The High preset averages 90 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 67 FPS. The 4K data reveals that the Ultra preset is the only configuration that falls below 70 FPS, indicating that it is too demanding for this combo. The Medium preset's 103 FPS average is the best balance at 4K, providing a high frame rate with a minimum of 87 FPS that remains playable.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is dramatic and reveals the limiting component. At the Low preset, performance falls from 289 FPS at 1080p to 224 FPS at 1440p (a 22% drop) and then to 144 FPS at 4K (a 50% drop from 1080p). This scaling pattern is typical of a GPU-bound scenario, where the increased pixel count places a greater load on the graphics card. The RTX 4070 Ti's 504.2 GB/s memory bandwidth and 208.8 GPixel/s pixel rate are the key factors here, as they must handle a 4x increase in pixel count from 1080p to 4K.

The scaling at the Ultra preset is even more pronounced. Performance drops from 142 FPS at 1080p to 104 FPS at 1440p (a 27% drop) and then to 67 FPS at 4K (a 53% drop from 1080p). The larger percentage drop at Ultra compared to Low suggests that the Ultra preset's additional visual effects, such as higher-resolution textures and more complex shading, place a disproportionately higher load on the GPU's memory subsystem and compute units. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 77 FPS (144 vs 67), while at 1080p it is 147 FPS (289 vs 142). This narrowing gap at higher resolutions indicates that the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck, and the CPU's role diminishes.

The data implies that the Ryzen 5 7400F is not the limiting factor at 4K. The 1080p Low result of 289 FPS suggests the CPU can feed the GPU at very high frame rates, but at 4K, the GPU's rendering workload dominates. The 12 GB of VRAM and 192-bit bus are sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K with Ultra settings, the memory bandwidth and capacity may be stressed, contributing to the 67 FPS result. The resolution scaling analysis confirms that the RTX 4070 Ti is the component that dictates performance at higher resolutions, while the Ryzen 5 7400F provides ample headroom.

FAQ

Q: What is the best preset for a 144Hz 1440p monitor?

A: The Medium preset at 2560x1440 delivers an average of 159 FPS, with a minimum of 135 FPS. This keeps the frame rate above 144Hz most of the time, making it the best choice for a 144Hz display. The High preset, at 139 FPS, is also viable but may occasionally dip below the monitor's refresh rate.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming?

A: Yes, but not at the Ultra preset. The 4K Medium preset achieves an average of 103 FPS, and the High preset reaches 90 FPS. The Ultra preset, at 67 FPS, is below the 70 FPS playability threshold and is not recommended.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 Ti's VRAM affect performance in this game?

A: The 12 GB of GDDR6X memory with 504.2 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p at all presets. At 4K, the data shows a significant FPS drop at Ultra, which suggests the memory subsystem is a limiting factor.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 7400F a bottleneck for the RTX 4070 Ti?

A: The data indicates no. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 289 FPS, showing the CPU can push very high frame rates. At 4K, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor, as the FPS drops are consistent with GPU-bound rendering.

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

A: The Low preset averages 289 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 142 FPS. This is a difference of 147 FPS, or a 51% reduction in performance when moving to Ultra.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to all tested systems?

A: The combo ranks 325 out of 2828 tested combinations, placing it in the top 11.5%. The CPU is in the 83rd percentile and the GPU in the 84th percentile.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F plays a crucial role in ensuring the GPU is fed with data, particularly at lower resolutions and settings. With 6 cores and 12 threads based on the Zen 4 architecture, this processor operates at a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 83.2 GB/s of dual-channel DDR5 memory bandwidth provide the necessary data throughput for game logic and physics. The CPU's performance in synthetic benchmarks, such as a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21765 and a single-core score of 3072, indicates strong per-core performance that is critical for FPS titles.

In Lockdown Protocol, the CPU's role is most evident at 1080p with the Low preset, where the combo achieves 289 FPS. This high frame rate suggests the Ryzen 5 7400F can process game state and issue draw calls fast enough to keep the RTX 4070 Ti fully occupied. The CPU's 83rd percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 32750, places it slightly above rivals like the Intel Core i5-14600T (deltaPct 0.1) and AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H (deltaPct -0.2). The 6-core, 12-thread configuration is adequate for modern games, and the data shows it does not bottleneck the GPU at any measured setting.

However, as resolution increases, the CPU's relative importance wanes. The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is primarily driven by the GPU's rendering load, not the CPU. The Ryzen 5 7400F's 65W TDP and 5nm process node make it an efficient choice, but in this game, its performance is sufficient to allow the RTX 4070 Ti to be the primary determinant of frame rates. The CPU's strong single-thread performance, evidenced by a PassMark single-thread score of 3689, ensures that the game's main thread is well-served. The data indicates that for Lockdown Protocol, the Ryzen 5 7400F provides a solid foundation, enabling the GPU to perform at its full potential across all tested resolutions and settings.