Lockdown Protocol

AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is a pairing that lands in the middle of the pack for Lockdown Protocol, ranking 1024th out of 1637 tested combinations. The data shows a system that can handle competitive FPS play, but its performance ceiling varies sharply depending on resolution and settings. Here is how the components break down and what the measured frames mean for your build.

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 a 4 nm process. It runs at a base clock of 4.20 GHz and boosts up to 4.70 GHz, with 16 MB of shared L3 cache and 1 MB of L2 per core. This is a DDR5 platform on AMD Socket AM5, with dual-channel memory support providing 83.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The chip sits in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 25064.

In synthetic tests, the 8400F shows balanced scaling: it scores 951 in 3DMark single-thread, 3563 in 4-thread, and 6165 in max-thread tests. Cinebench R23 results are 2943 single-core and 20851 multi-core. PassMark multi-thread comes in at 24530, with single-thread at 3684. For Lockdown Protocol, an FPS title, the single-thread strength matters for game logic and physics, while the 12 threads handle background tasks and streaming.

The nearest rivals in CPU benchmarks put this chip in perspective. It essentially matches the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X with a deltaPct of 0, and sits 0.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F. It trails the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 by 0.1% and the AMD EPYC 9474F by 0.2%. These are all within a rounding error of each other, meaning the 8400F is not a standout in raw compute but is perfectly adequate for gaming workloads. With a 65 W TDP and a 4.70 GHz boost clock, it will not be the bottleneck in this combo — the measured FPS at 1080p Low (173.9 avg) shows the CPU can push well beyond what the GPU delivers at higher settings.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is a Turing-architecture card on a 12 nm process, with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus delivering 448.0 GB/s bandwidth. Its base clock is 1605 MHz, boosting to 1770 MHz, with memory running at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective). The card has 2560 shading units, 160 TMUs, 64 ROPs, 40 RT cores, and 320 tensor cores. It scores 18169 in PassMark G3D and 7557 in PassMark GPU compute, placing it in the 65th percentile of all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 22206.

The 2070 SUPER is near its rivals in aggregate performance. It sits 0.5% behind the NVIDIA RTX A400, 2.3% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile, and 0.9% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z. The AMD Radeon RX 5700 trails by 2.5%. This is an older card (released in 2019) that is end-of-life, but it still holds up in modern titles at 1080p and 1440p.

In Lockdown Protocol, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor at higher resolutions. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 173.9 FPS, but at 4K Ultra it drops to 40.8 FPS. The 8 GB VRAM is adequate for this game at 1080p and 1440p, but the data shows a steep drop as resolution increases. The card's Turing architecture lacks the newer feature set of RTX 30 or 40 series cards, but for pure rasterization in an FPS, it performs predictably.

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

The measured FPS shows a clear pattern: this combo is CPU-bound at low settings and low resolution, then becomes progressively GPU-bound as resolution climbs. At 1080p Low, the system averages 173.9 FPS, which is high enough to suggest the CPU can push more if the GPU allowed it. Moving to 1440p Low drops to 126.4 FPS, a 27% reduction. At 4K Low, it falls to 82.8 FPS, another 35% drop from 1440p.

The settings scaling tells the same story. At 1080p, going from Low to High costs 63.4 FPS (173.9 to 110.5), a 36% penalty. At 1440p, the same settings change costs 47.8 FPS (126.4 to 78.6). At 4K, the drop is 29.1 FPS (82.8 to 53.7). This shows the GPU's workload scaling faster than the CPU can compensate.

Ultra settings amplify the GPU bottleneck. At 1080p Ultra, the combo still manages 84.1 FPS, which is playable. But at 1440p Ultra, it drops to 62.2 FPS, and at 4K Ultra, it collapses to 40.8 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at each resolution grows with resolution: 89.8 FPS at 1080p, 64.2 FPS at 1440p, and 42.0 FPS at 4K. This indicates that the RTX 2070 SUPER's 8 GB VRAM and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are saturated by 4K Ultra, while the CPU has headroom left on the table.

FAQ

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F strong enough for Lockdown Protocol?

A: Yes. The CPU ranks in the 82nd percentile of all processors, and its single-thread score of 951 in 3DMark and 2943 in Cinebench R23 is more than sufficient for FPS gaming. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 173.9 FPS, indicating the CPU is not the limiting factor.

Q: How does the RTX 2070 SUPER compare to its closest GPU rivals?

A: The card's average benchmark score of 22206 puts it within 2.5% of the AMD Radeon RX 5700, 2.3% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile, and 0.5% behind the NVIDIA RTX A400. It is 0.9% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming?

A: At 4K Low, it averages 82.8 FPS, which is smooth. But at 4K High, it drops to 53.7 FPS, and at 4K Ultra, it falls to 40.8 FPS, which is below the ideal threshold for fast-paced FPS play. 1080p and 1440p are safer bets.

Q: What is the best resolution for competitive play with this combo?

A: 1080p with Low settings gives the highest average at 173.9 FPS, while 1440p Low still delivers 126.4 FPS. Both are well above the refresh rates of most monitors. 1080p High is also viable at 110.5 FPS.

Q: How much FPS is lost moving from 1080p to 4K at the same settings?

A: At Low settings, the drop is 91.1 FPS (from 173.9 to 82.8). At High settings, the drop is 56.8 FPS (from 110.5 to 53.7). The loss is proportionally larger at lower settings, showing the GPU scaling limits.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU in this game?

A: At 1080p Low, the 173.9 FPS average suggests the CPU can push higher, but the GPU is already near its limit. At 1440p and 4K, the GPU is clearly the bottleneck, with FPS dropping by 27% and 35% respectively from 1080p Low.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F + RTX 2070 SUPER combo ranks 1024th out of 1637 tested configurations in Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the lower-middle third of all combos, which is expected given the GPU's age and the CPU's mid-range positioning. The rank reflects a system that is playable but not competitive at the highest levels of performance.

The CPU's 82nd percentile ranking is dragged down by the GPU's 65th percentile standing. In practice, the combo's measured FPS at 1080p Ultra (84.1) is respectable, but it falls short of what newer GPUs achieve at the same settings. The 1024th rank means roughly 613 combos perform better, which includes systems with newer RTX 30 or 40 series cards and higher-end CPUs.

For context, the CPU's nearest rivals — the Ryzen 7 2700X and Ryzen 5 7500F — are within 0.3% of its average score, so swapping the CPU alone would not change the ranking much. The GPU's nearest rivals, like the RTX 4060 Mobile, are also close, but the 2070 SUPER's older architecture limits its ability to scale at 4K. This combo is best viewed as a 1080p or 1440p machine, not a 4K contender.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data points to a clear sweet spot: 1080p High at 110.5 FPS or 1440p Medium at 91.7 FPS. Both offer a balance of visual quality and smoothness for an FPS. If you prioritize maximum frame rates, 1080p Low at 173.9 FPS is the way to go, but it sacrifices visual fidelity.

For 1440p gaming, Medium settings at 91.7 FPS is the best measured option, as High drops to 78.6 FPS and Ultra falls to 62.2 FPS. The jump from Low to Medium at 1440p costs 34.7 FPS (126.4 to 91.7), which is a reasonable trade-off for better visuals. At 1080p, Medium at 122.6 FPS is a strong middle ground, with High at 110.5 FPS being only 12.1 FPS slower.

Avoid 4K Ultra with this combo. The 40.8 FPS average is below the playable threshold for a competitive FPS. Even 4K High at 53.7 FPS is marginal. If you must play at 4K, stick to Low settings at 82.8 FPS, but the experience will be inconsistent. The data shows the RTX 2070 SUPER is best utilized at 1080p or 1440p with Medium to High settings, where the CPU and GPU are more balanced.