Lockdown Protocol

The data for Lockdown Protocol on this AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER combination reveals a system that is clearly capable of delivering playable frame rates, but one where the graphics card becomes the primary bottleneck as resolution and settings increase. Measured results show a predictable performance curve, with the system’s behavior shifting from a CPU-leaning state at 1080p to a heavily GPU-bound state at 4K. The scores indicate a balanced pairing for high-refresh 1080p gaming, yet the experience degrades substantially when pushing higher resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 is steep, particularly at higher settings. At High settings, the average FPS declines from 96.3 at 1080p to 72 at 2560x1440, and then falls to 49.7 at 4K. This represents a 48% reduction from 1080p to 4K, a scale that points directly to the GPU as the limiting component. The RTX 2060 SUPER, with its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth, is being saturated by the pixel throughput demands of 4K. The scaling pattern is consistent across all presets, but the percentage drop is more severe at Ultra. At Ultra settings, the system manages 73.7 FPS at 1080p, drops to 53.3 at 1440p, and then falls to 37.4 at 4K — a 49% loss from 1080p to 4K.

The low preset tells a different story. At Low settings, the 1080p result is 161.9 FPS, which is a strong indicator that the CPU can feed the GPU efficiently at lower resolutions. However, the 4K Low result of 75.6 FPS is still a 53% drop from 1080p, showing that even with reduced graphical load, the GPU’s raw compute limits become apparent at 4K. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 88.2 FPS, while at 4K that gap narrows to 38.2 FPS. This compression of the settings gap at higher resolutions is a classic sign of a GPU bottleneck, where the difference between presets matters less because the GPU is already at its limits.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the Ryzen 5 8400F and RTX 2060 SUPER ranks 1184 out of 1637 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. The percentile placement places this system in the lower-middle tier of configurations, indicating that while it can run the game, it is not optimized for the highest visual fidelity at demanding resolutions. The rank suggests that a significant portion of tested systems outperform this pairing, likely due to more powerful GPUs that can sustain higher frame rates at 1440p and 4K. The data implies that this combo is best suited for 1080p gameplay, where its ranking would be more competitive relative to other systems.

The CPU alone sits in the 82nd percentile against all processors, which is a strong showing. The GPU, however, only reaches the 63rd percentile against all graphics cards. This mismatch in percentile rankings is a clear indicator that the GPU is the weaker link in this pairing. The CPU’s performance is not the limiting factor, as evidenced by the 1080p Low result of 161.9 FPS, which suggests the CPU can handle high frame rates. The combo’s overall rank is dragged down by the GPU’s inability to keep pace at higher resolutions, making it a system that favors competitive settings over visual extremes.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is built on the Turing architecture with a base clock of 1470 MHz and a boost clock of 1650 MHz. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory operates at 14 Gbps effective, delivering a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. These specifications are directly reflected in the measured FPS data. At 4K Ultra, the system produces 37.4 FPS, a figure that shows the GPU’s 7.181 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is insufficient for maxed-out settings at that resolution. The GPU’s 2176 shading units and 64 ROPs are being pushed hard, and the pixel rate of 105.6 GPixel/s becomes a limiting factor.

The VRAM capacity of 8 GB is adequate for 1080p and 1440p at most settings, but the data suggests it may be a constraint at 4K. The 4K High result of 49.7 FPS, while playable, is not smooth, and the 4K Ultra result of 37.4 FPS is below the threshold for a comfortable experience. The GPU’s memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s is a notable strength for its class, but it cannot compensate for the raw compute deficit at higher resolutions. The benchmark results indicate that the RTX 2060 SUPER is best utilized at 1080p, where its performance is strong, and at 1440p with moderate settings, where it can still maintain playable frame rates.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides a clear picture of performance across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the average FPS ranges from 161.9 at Low to 73.7 at Ultra. Medium settings yield 111.5 FPS, while High produces 96.3 FPS. This places the 1080p experience well above the 60 FPS threshold for all presets, making it a smooth experience even at Ultra. The 1080p Low result of 161.9 FPS is particularly notable, suggesting headroom for high-refresh-rate monitors.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance drops noticeably. Low settings deliver 119.2 FPS, which remains excellent, but Medium drops to 81.9 FPS, and High falls to 72 FPS. Ultra at 1440p produces 53.3 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target and indicates that the GPU is struggling with the increased pixel count. At 3840x2160, the results are more constrained. Low settings yield 75.6 FPS, which is playable, but Medium drops to 53.8 FPS, High to 49.7 FPS, and Ultra to 37.4 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the only sub-40 FPS figure in the dataset, highlighting the GPU’s limitations at the highest resolution.

Settings Recommendations

The data suggests that for a balanced experience, the Medium preset at 2560x1440 is the sweet spot. This combination produces 81.9 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS target and maintains good visual quality. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is viable, yielding 73.7 FPS, which is smooth and takes full advantage of the CPU’s strength. For players prioritizing frame rate over visuals, the Low preset at 1080p offers 161.9 FPS, which is ideal for competitive play.

At 4K, the data indicates that only the Low preset provides a consistently playable experience, with 75.6 FPS. The High preset at 4K, at 49.7 FPS, is borderline, and Ultra at 37.4 FPS is not recommended for a smooth experience. The measured rows show a clear pattern: the system excels at 1080p across all settings, performs adequately at 1440p with Medium or lower settings, and is only suitable at 4K with Low settings. The recommendation based on the data is to prioritize 1080p for the best balance of quality and performance, or drop to 1440p Medium for a sharper image without sacrificing playability.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The highest average FPS is 161.9, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: Is this system capable of running Lockdown Protocol at 4K Ultra settings?

A: Yes, but with a significant performance cost. The average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 37.4, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the CPU’s performance compare to its nearest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F has an average benchmark score of 25064, which is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X’s score of 25057, showing a 0% difference.

Q: What is the GPU’s memory bandwidth, and how does it relate to performance?

A: The RTX 2060 SUPER has a memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. This bandwidth is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but the data shows performance drops significantly at 4K, suggesting the memory interface becomes a limiting factor.

Q: At which resolution and settings does the combo achieve its best frame rate?

A: The best frame rate is achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings, producing 161.9 FPS. This is the only configuration in the measured data that exceeds 160 FPS.

Q: What is the combo’s rank relative to all other tested combinations?

A: The combo ranks 1184 out of 1637 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the performance distribution.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, with a base clock of 4.20 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. Its 16 MB of shared L3 cache and 83.2 GB/s memory bandwidth are key factors in its ability to feed the GPU. The CPU’s benchmark results, such as a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 20851 and a single-core score of 2943, show a strong processor that is not the primary bottleneck in this system. The 1080p Low result of 161.9 FPS is a direct indication that the CPU can handle high frame rates, as it is unlikely that the GPU is the limiting factor at those settings.

The CPU’s 82nd percentile ranking against all processors further confirms its capability. In contrast, the GPU’s 63rd percentile ranking shows a clear imbalance. The data implies that the Ryzen 5 8400F has headroom to support a more powerful graphics card, as its performance is not fully utilized at higher resolutions where the GPU becomes the constraint. The CPU’s 4 nm process node and 65 W TDP also suggest efficient operation, which is beneficial for sustained gaming sessions. The measured FPS data supports the conclusion that the CPU is delivering adequate performance, and the system’s overall ranking is limited by the GPU’s capabilities rather than the processor’s.