Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 pairing delivers a formidable Lockdown Protocol experience, characterized by high frame rates that scale predictably with resolution and settings. The data shows this combo ranks 517th out of 2828 tested combinations, placing it in the top ~18% of all systems. The CPU’s six Zen 4 cores and the GPU’s Blackwell architecture combine to provide a balanced platform where neither component becomes a consistent bottleneck, though the performance deltas across resolutions reveal where each part's strengths lie.

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

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Raphael, built on TSMC's 5 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, and it supports DDR5 memory via a dual-channel bus with a bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The processor carries a 32 MB shared L3 cache and a 65W TDP, making it a power-efficient desktop part. In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU achieves a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21765 and a single-core score of 3072, while its Passmark multithread score is 25645 and single-thread score is 3689. These figures place the chip in the 83rd percentile against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 32750.

For Lockdown Protocol, an FPS title, the relationship between CPU and GPU load is critical. The CPU's strong single-core performance, evidenced by the Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3072, ensures that game logic, physics, and AI routines are processed without stalling the GPU. The 6-core/12-thread configuration provides sufficient parallelism for modern game engines, and the data suggests this is adequate for the game's demands. The closest rivals in CPU benchmark scores include the Intel Core i5-14600T (deltaPct 0.1), Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (deltaPct 0.2), and AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H (deltaPct -0.2), indicating the 7400F sits in a competitive performance band where slight variations in synthetic scores do not translate into meaningful gameplay differences.

At 1080p with Low settings, the combo produces 278 FPS, which is a clear indicator that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU at high frame rates. The fact that the frame rate drops to 172 FPS at High settings and 129 FPS at Ultra at the same resolution suggests that the GPU becomes more involved as graphical load increases, but the CPU never becomes a hard limiting factor. The 7400F’s 4.70 GHz boost clock provides the headroom needed for high-refresh-rate gaming, and the benchmark results confirm that the processor can sustain frame rates well above 144 Hz at 1080p in less demanding settings. While the CPU is not the primary bottleneck in most scenarios, its role becomes more pronounced at lower resolutions and settings, where the GPU has spare capacity.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: What is the performance difference between the Ryzen 5 7400F and its closest rival, the Intel Core i5-14600T?

A: The Ryzen 5 7400F has an average benchmark score of 32750, while the Intel Core i5-14600T scores 32707, a delta of just 0.1%. This indicates a near-identical synthetic performance level, meaning users should not expect a meaningful difference in Lockdown Protocol frame rates between these two processors.

Q: How does the RTX 5070 compare to the AMD Radeon Pro 580 in terms of average benchmark score?

A: The RTX 5070 achieves an average benchmark score of 40377, while the AMD Radeon Pro 580 scores 40318, placing the RTX 5070 just 0.1% ahead. The RTX 5070 also holds a 0.8% advantage over the Radeon Pro WX 7100 (40063) and a 2% lead over the NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile (39568), but trails the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 (40870) by 1.2%.

Q: What is the best frame rate achievable with this combo at 1080p?

A: The highest average frame rate recorded for this pairing at 1920x1080 is 278 FPS, achieved with Low settings. The Medium preset delivers 197 FPS, High produces 172 FPS, and Ultra yields 129 FPS.

Q: Is the RTX 5070's 12 GB of GDDR7 memory sufficient for 4K gaming in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The benchmark data shows that at 3840x2160, the combo achieves 132 FPS on Low, 93 FPS on Medium, 82 FPS on High, and 61 FPS on Ultra. These results indicate that the 12 GB memory capacity, paired with a 672.0 GB/s bandwidth, is sufficient to maintain playable frame rates, though Ultra settings dip to 61 FPS, which is on the edge of smooth playability.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems for Lockdown Protocol?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 combination ranks 517th out of 2828 tested combos, placing it in the top 18.3% of all systems. This is a strong showing, indicating that the hardware is well-suited for the game.

Q: What is the minimum frame rate recorded for this combo, and at which settings?

A: The only recorded minimum frame rates are for the Medium preset across all resolutions. At 1080p, the minimum is 168 FPS; at 1440p, it is 123 FPS; and at 4K, it is 79 FPS. No min FPS data is available for other presets.

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

Analyzing the frame rate scaling from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 reveals a classic GPU-bound progression, but with nuances that highlight the CPU's capability. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 278 at 1080p to 204 at 1440p (a 26.6% reduction) and then to 132 at 4K (a 35.3% reduction from 1440p). This steep decline at 4K indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting factor when graphical load is low, as the CPU is already delivering 278 FPS at 1080p and has headroom to spare.

The Medium preset shows a similar pattern: 197 FPS at 1080p, 145 FPS at 1440p, and 93 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops are 26.4% from 1080p to 1440p and 35.9% from 1440p to 4K. This consistency suggests that the scaling is driven by the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth, not by CPU limitations. The RTX 5070's 12 GB of GDDR7 memory and 672.0 GB/s bandwidth are being taxed more heavily as pixel count increases.

At High settings, the frame rates are 172 FPS at 1080p, 126 FPS at 1440p, and 82 FPS at 4K. The percentage reductions are 26.7% and 34.9% respectively. Ultra settings show 129 FPS at 1080p, 95 FPS at 1440p, and 61 FPS at 4K, with drops of 26.4% and 35.8%. The consistent ~26% drop from 1080p to 1440p and ~35% drop from 1440p to 4K across all settings strongly indicates that the GPU is the bottleneck at higher resolutions. The CPU is not the limiting component, as the relative performance degradation is uniform regardless of the graphical preset.

However, it is importantly the 1080p results, particularly at Low settings (278 FPS), show that the CPU can push frame rates well beyond what most monitors can display. The fact that the 7400F can sustain such high frame rates without dropping below 100 FPS at 1080p Ultra (129 FPS) suggests that the CPU is not holding the system back in any scenario tested. The limiting component is clearly the GPU, especially at 4K, where the RTX 5070's performance drops to 61 FPS on Ultra, underscoring that the GPU's raw compute and memory throughput are the primary constraints.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For 1080p gaming, the High preset delivers 172 FPS, which is more than sufficient for high-refresh-rate monitors. The Medium preset offers 197 FPS, providing a 14.5% improvement over High, while the Low preset hits 278 FPS. However, the Ultra preset drops to 129 FPS, which is still playable but shows a 25% reduction compared to High. For competitive play at 1080p, the Medium preset appears to offer the best balance, as it maintains frame rates above 190 FPS while likely providing better visual fidelity than Low. The data shows the Medium preset has a minimum frame rate of 168 FPS at 1080p, ensuring no significant stutters.

At 1440p, the High preset yields 126 FPS, which is excellent for this resolution. The Medium preset provides 145 FPS, a 15.1% increase over High, while Low achieves 204 FPS and Ultra drops to 95 FPS. The Medium preset again stands out as the sweet spot, with a minimum frame rate of 123 FPS, which keeps the experience smooth even during intense scenes. For users prioritizing visual quality over raw frame rate, High is a viable option, but Medium offers a better compromise between performance and fidelity.

For 4K gaming, the situation is more constrained. The High preset produces 82 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The Medium preset delivers 93 FPS, a 13.4% improvement, and has a minimum frame rate of 79 FPS, ensuring that the experience remains fluid. The Low preset hits 132 FPS, but at a significant visual cost. The Ultra preset drops to 61 FPS, which might be acceptable for some but could feel less responsive in fast-paced FPS action. The data suggests that the Medium preset is the best choice for 4K, as it provides a comfortable margin above 60 FPS with a minimum of 79 FPS. High is also a solid option for those who prefer better visuals, but Medium offers the best safety margin against frame rate dips.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 combination ranks 517th out of 2828 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places the pairing in the 82nd percentile of all systems tested, meaning it outperforms roughly 82% of configurations. This is a strong result for a mid-range CPU paired with a high-end GPU, indicating that the hardware is well-matched for this title. The rank reflects the overall average frame rate across all tested settings and resolutions, and the data shows that this combo excels particularly at 1080p and 1440p, where it delivers frame rates well above the 144 Hz mark on most presets.

In the context of the CPU's benchmark standing, the 7400F sits in the 83rd percentile against all CPUs, with an average score of 32750. The GPU's percentile is 82nd, with an average benchmark score of 40377. The combo rank of 517 suggests that the two components are working in harmony, with neither dragging down the other's performance. The fact that the CPU's closest rivals have nearly identical synthetic scores (within 0.3% delta) implies that swapping the 7400F for a similar-tier processor would not meaningfully alter the game's frame rates. The GPU's nearest rivals, such as the AMD Radeon Pro 580 and Radeon Pro WX 7100, also show minimal performance differences, reinforcing that this combo's rank is driven by the overall balance of the two parts rather than a single standout component.

The top 18.3% ranking also indicates that there is considerable headroom for improvement with higher-tier CPUs and GPUs, but for the price and power envelope of this setup, the performance is commendable. The data shows that the combo is not bottlenecked by the CPU in a way that would prevent it from achieving high frame rates at lower resolutions, and it is not bottlenecked by the GPU at higher resolutions until the 4K Ultra setting. This balance is the key reason for the strong ranking.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The measured FPS data for Lockdown Protocol with this combo is as follows, broken down by resolution and settings:

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: Average 278 FPS (no min/max recorded)
• Medium: Average 197 FPS, Minimum 168 FPS, Maximum 227 FPS
• High: Average 172 FPS (no min/max recorded)
• Ultra: Average 129 FPS (no min/max recorded)

The 1080p results show a clear hierarchy, with Low providing the highest frame rate at 278 FPS, which is a 41.1% improvement over Medium. Medium, in turn, is 14.5% faster than High, and High is 33.3% faster than Ultra. The minimum frame rate at Medium (168 FPS) is still higher than the average frame rate at Ultra (129 FPS), highlighting the significant performance cost of the Ultra preset.

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: Average 204 FPS (no min/max recorded)
• Medium: Average 145 FPS, Minimum 123 FPS, Maximum 166 FPS
• High: Average 126 FPS (no min/max recorded)
• Ultra: Average 95 FPS (no min/max recorded)

At 1440p, the scaling continues, with Low achieving 204 FPS, which is 40.7% higher than Medium's 145 FPS. Medium is 15.1% faster than High (126 FPS), and High is 32.6% faster than Ultra (95 FPS). The Medium preset's minimum frame rate of 123 FPS ensures smooth gameplay even in demanding scenes, while the Ultra preset's average of 95 FPS is still playable but leaves less headroom.

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: Average 132 FPS (no min/max recorded)
• Medium: Average 93 FPS, Minimum 79 FPS, Maximum 107 FPS
• High: Average 82 FPS (no min/max recorded)
• Ultra: Average 61 FPS (no min/max recorded)

At 4K, the frame rates drop significantly. Low delivers 132 FPS, which is 41.9% higher than Medium's 93 FPS. Medium is 13.4% faster than High (82 FPS), and High is 34.4% faster than Ultra (61 FPS). The Medium preset's minimum of 79 FPS is the lowest recorded across all resolutions and settings, but it remains above the 60 FPS threshold for acceptable playability. The Ultra preset at 61 FPS is the only configuration that dips near the edge of smooth performance, and users targeting 4K should consider Medium or High to maintain a consistent experience.

The data across all resolutions shows a consistent pattern: Low settings offer the highest frame rates, followed by Medium, High, and Ultra in descending order. The performance deltas between presets are uniform, indicating that the game's settings scale linearly with GPU load, and the RTX 5070's capabilities are fully utilized at each step.