Lockdown Protocol

# Lockdown Protocol with AMD Ryzen 5 8400F + AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT delivers a solid 1080p and 1440p experience in Lockdown Protocol, with the combo ranking in the 69th percentile of all tested configurations (rank 1161 out of 3714 combos). The data shows a system that handles high-refresh gaming at mainstream resolutions but begins to show GPU limitations as resolution climbs to 4K. The 6-core, 12-thread Zen 4 processor provides ample headroom for this FPS title, while the RDNA 2 GPU with 16 GB of VRAM proves capable across all tested settings, though Ultra presets demand significant compromises at higher resolutions.

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

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor built on the Zen 4 architecture (Phoenix codename) using TSMC's 4 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 4.20 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The CPU features 16 MB of shared L3 cache, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 64 KB of L1 cache per core. Memory support is DDR5 over a dual-channel bus, providing 83.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The processor connects via PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only) on the AMD Socket AM5 platform.

Benchmark results show this CPU performing strongly relative to its peers. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 20851 and single-core score of 2943 indicate balanced performance for both threaded workloads and single-threaded game logic. In 3DMark tests, the processor scores 6091 with 16 threads and 951 in single-threaded testing. PassMark results further confirm this profile, with a multithread score of 24389 and a single-thread score of 3685. The processor sits at the 77th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 25005.

The nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks show how tightly grouped this CPU is with alternatives. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F scores 24964, just 0.2% behind, while the Intel Core i7-11850H scores 24935, 0.3% behind. The Intel Core i7-13620H is 0.4% behind at 24911, and the AMD EPYC 9474F leads slightly at 25103, 0.4% ahead. This clustering indicates the 8400F delivers performance essentially on par with these competitors, making it a predictable choice for gaming workloads.

For Lockdown Protocol, the CPU's role is primarily about maintaining frame pacing and avoiding bottlenecks. The measured FPS data shows that at 1080p Low settings, the combo reaches 242 FPS average, which approaches the practical limits of many displays. The single-thread performance score of 951 in 3DMark and 3685 in PassMark suggests the processor can handle the game's core logic without becoming the limiting factor, especially when GPU load is reduced at lower settings. The 12-thread count provides enough parallelism for background tasks and modern game engines that offload physics and AI work to additional cores.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This specific combination of AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT ranks 1161 out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places the system in the upper third of all configurations, roughly at the 69th percentile by rank position. The ranking reflects the combined capability of both components working together in this title, rather than their individual synthetic scores.

The GPU's individual standing provides context for the combo ranking. The RX 6800 XT sits at the 85th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 48477. Its nearest rivals in synthetic testing include the NVIDIA RTX A1000 Mobile at 47743 (1.5% behind), the Intel Arc A550M at 49737 (2.5% ahead), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti at 49957 (3% ahead), and the AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 at 50001 (3% ahead). The GPU's strong PassMark G3D score of 24980 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3689 indicate competitive rasterization performance.

The combo's rank of 1161, while solid, suggests that other configurations with similar or better GPU performance achieve higher positions. This could be due to CPU limitations in certain scenarios or the specific optimization of Lockdown Protocol for other hardware combinations. However, the measured FPS data demonstrates that this pairing delivers playable frame rates across all tested resolutions and settings, with only the most demanding 4K Ultra preset falling below 60 FPS.

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

The scaling behavior across resolutions reveals a clear GPU-bound profile at higher settings, with CPU headroom visible at lower presets. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 150 at 1080p to 110 at 1440p (a 26.7% reduction) and further to 71 at 4K (a 35.5% reduction from 1440p). This progressive decline indicates the GPU is becoming the primary constraint as pixel count increases.

Low settings show an even more pronounced scaling pattern. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 242 FPS average, dropping to 177 at 1440p (26.9% lower) and 115 at 4K (35.0% lower from 1440p). The high absolute values at 1080p suggest the CPU can push the frame rate well beyond typical display refresh rates, but the consistent percentage drops across resolutions point to the GPU handling the increased pixel workload.

Medium settings provide the most complete data, with minimum and maximum frame rates recorded for each resolution. At 1080p Medium, the average is 172 FPS with minimum 146 and maximum 198. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 126 FPS with minimum 107 and maximum 145. At 4K Medium, the average falls to 81 FPS with minimum 69 and maximum 94. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p represents a 26.7% reduction, while 1440p to 4K represents a 35.7% reduction, following the same pattern as other settings.

Ultra settings show the steepest decline, with 113 FPS at 1080p dropping to 82 FPS at 1440p (27.4% lower) and 53 FPS at 4K (35.4% lower from 1440p). The 4K Ultra result falls below the 60 FPS threshold commonly considered the minimum for smooth gameplay, indicating this preset is too demanding for the GPU at that resolution. The consistent ~27% drop from 1080p to 1440p and ~35% drop from 1440p to 4K across all settings suggests the GPU is the limiting component in all scenarios, with the CPU providing sufficient frame generation capability even at high frame rates.

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

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest performance. Low settings produce an average of 242 FPS, which is the highest measured result across all configurations. Medium settings average 172 FPS with a minimum of 146 and maximum of 198, showing tight frame pacing. High settings average 150 FPS, and Ultra settings average 113 FPS. All four presets at 1080p exceed the 100 FPS mark, making this resolution ideal for high-refresh-rate displays.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but shows expected reductions. Low settings average 177 FPS, a 26.9% decrease from 1080p but still well above 144 Hz refresh rates. Medium settings average 126 FPS with minimum 107 and maximum 145, maintaining playable frame times. High settings average 110 FPS, and Ultra settings average 82 FPS. All 1440p presets stay above 80 FPS, allowing for smooth gameplay even at the highest quality settings.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's workload increases substantially. Low settings average 115 FPS, which remains competitive for 4K gaming. Medium settings average 81 FPS with minimum 69 and maximum 94, providing a playable experience with some headroom for dips. High settings average 71 FPS, still above the 60 FPS threshold. Ultra settings average 53 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS mark and may result in noticeable stuttering during intense scenes.

The Medium settings rows provide the only complete min/max data, revealing consistent frame pacing. At 1080p Medium, the spread between minimum and maximum is 52 FPS, while at 1440p it narrows to 38 FPS, and at 4K it tightens to 25 FPS. This pattern suggests that as resolution increases, the frame rate becomes more stable relative to the average, likely because the GPU work becomes more consistent and the CPU has less influence on frame time variation.

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

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT is based on the Navi 21 chip using RDNA 2.0 architecture on TSMC's 7 nm process. It features 4608 shading units, 288 texture mapping units, and 128 ROPs, along with 72 ray tracing cores. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1825 MHz, a game clock of 2015 MHz, and a boost clock of 2250 MHz. Memory consists of 16 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus, delivering 512.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock runs at 2000 MHz with 16 Gbps effective data rate.

The 16 GB VRAM capacity is substantial for Lockdown Protocol, likely preventing any memory-related bottlenecks even at 4K Ultra settings where texture quality and geometric detail place the highest demands. The 512.0 GB/s bandwidth provides ample throughput for the pixel and texture data required at high resolutions, contributing to the GPU's ability to maintain reasonable frame rates at 4K Medium and High settings.

The GPU's compute capabilities include 20.74 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 41.47 TFLOPS of FP16 performance (2:1 ratio). Pixel rate is 288.0 GPixel/s and texture rate is 648.0 GTexel/s, indicating the GPU can fill and texture frames rapidly at lower resolutions. The PassMark G3D score of 24980 and Geekbench OpenCL score of 171304 reflect strong general compute performance, while the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3689 shows competitive DX12 gaming performance.

The GPU's individual percentile ranking of 85th among all GPUs places it well above the combo's overall rank, suggesting that other components or system configurations may be limiting the final performance in Lockdown Protocol. The nearest rival comparisons show the RX 6800 XT performing within 3% of several alternatives, indicating it is positioned in a competitive performance tier. The 300 W TDP and dual-slot design with 2x 8-pin power connectors suggest the card requires robust power delivery, but the measured FPS results demonstrate this power budget translates into effective gaming performance.

FAQ

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

A: At 1440p, all four settings presets remain above 80 FPS average, with Low at 177 FPS, Medium at 126 FPS, High at 110 FPS, and Ultra at 82 FPS. This makes 1440p the best balance of visual quality and performance, as even Ultra settings stay comfortably playable.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Lockdown Protocol?

A: Yes, but with limitations. Low settings average 115 FPS, Medium averages 81 FPS with a minimum of 69, and High averages 71 FPS. Only Ultra settings drop below 60 FPS, averaging 53 FPS, which may cause noticeable stutter in fast-paced gameplay.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 8400F compare to its closest CPU rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 8400F has an average benchmark score of 25005, placing it 0.2% ahead of the Ryzen 5 7500F (24964), 0.3% ahead of the Core i7-11850H (24935), and 0.4% ahead of the Core i7-13620H (24911). The AMD EPYC 9474F leads by 0.4% with a score of 25103.

Q: Is the RX 6800 XT a strong performer relative to other GPUs?

A: The RX 6800 XT ranks at the 85th percentile among all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 48477. It trails the Intel Arc A550M by 2.5%, the RTX 5070 Ti by 3%, and the RX Vega 64 by 3%, while leading the RTX A1000 Mobile by 1.5%.

Q: What frame rates can be expected at 1080p with High settings?

A: At 1080p High settings, the combo averages 150 FPS. This provides a smooth experience on 144 Hz displays, with headroom for occasional dips without dropping below typical refresh rate thresholds.

Q: How does the combo rank overall among tested configurations?

A: The Ryzen 5 8400F and RX 6800 XT combination ranks 1161 out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the upper third of all configurations tested.

Settings Recommendations

For the best overall experience, Medium settings at 1440p provide the most balanced combination of visual quality and performance. The measured data shows 126 FPS average with a minimum of 107 and maximum of 145, ensuring smooth gameplay without significant frame drops. At 1440p Medium, the system maintains high frame rates while still benefiting from moderate visual enhancements over Low settings.

Players with 1080p displays should consider High settings, which deliver 150 FPS average. This provides an excellent high-refresh experience while retaining better visual fidelity than Medium or Low. The 150 FPS average leaves ample headroom for demanding scenes, and the gap to Ultra at 113 FPS is substantial enough that the extra visual features may not justify the 24.7% performance reduction.

For 4K displays, Medium settings at 81 FPS average (minimum 69, maximum 94) offer the best playable configuration. High settings at 71 FPS remain viable for players who prioritize visual quality, but the margin above the 60 FPS threshold is thinner. Ultra settings at 4K should be avoided given the 53 FPS average falls below smooth gameplay standards.

Low settings across all resolutions provide the highest frame rates, with 242 FPS at 1080p, 177 FPS at 1440p, and 115 FPS at 4K. These presets are best suited for competitive play where frame rate takes precedence over visual quality, particularly at 1080p where the 242 FPS result approaches the limits of most high-refresh displays. The data shows that the GPU is the primary constraint across all settings, so players looking to maximize performance should prioritize resolution over preset quality when making adjustments.