Lockdown Protocol

# Lockdown Protocol with AMD Ryzen 5 8400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB delivers a playable experience across most resolutions in Lockdown Protocol, though the data reveals a system that is clearly GPU-bound at higher settings. At 1080p Low, this combo reaches 217 FPS average, but that figure drops to 48 FPS at 4K Ultra, indicating that the 8 GB GPU becomes the limiting factor as resolution and graphical load increase. The combination ranks 1091 out of 2828 tested combos, placing it in the upper-middle tier of the database, with the CPU scoring in the 77th percentile overall while the GPU sits in the 29th percentile, a discrepancy that shapes the performance profile.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a steep performance curve as resolution climbs from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 135 FPS at 1080p to 99 FPS at 1440p, then further to 64 FPS at 4K. This represents a 53% reduction from 1080p to 4K at High settings, a scaling pattern that suggests the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. The Low settings preset tells a similar story: 217 FPS at 1080p falls to 159 FPS at 1440p and 103 FPS at 4K, a 52.5% decline across the resolution range.

The Medium preset provides the most complete data with min and max frame times recorded. At 1080p Medium, the average is 154 FPS with a range of 131 to 178 FPS. Moving to 1440p Medium yields 113 FPS average (96 to 130 FPS range), and at 4K Medium the average drops to 73 FPS with a 62 to 84 FPS range. The consistent gap between resolutions — roughly 40 FPS between 1080p and 1440p, and another 40 FPS between 1440p and 4K at Medium settings — indicates a linear scaling pattern typical of GPU-limited workloads.

The Ultra preset shows the most pronounced resolution sensitivity. At 1080p Ultra, the combo manages 101 FPS average, which drops to 74 FPS at 1440p and 48 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result falls below the 60 FPS threshold commonly considered the minimum for smooth gameplay, suggesting that this preset at maximum resolution exceeds what the 8 GB frame buffer can sustain. The scaling from 1080p to 4K at Ultra is a 52.5% reduction, nearly identical to the percentage drop seen at other settings, confirming that resolution scaling is consistent regardless of quality preset.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB is the dominant component in this pairing for Lockdown Protocol. With 8 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus delivering 448.0 GB/s bandwidth, the card has sufficient memory throughput for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but the 4K results suggest capacity or bandwidth constraints at higher resolutions. The GPU's base clock of 2407 MHz and boost clock of 2572 MHz are modest for the 50-series, yet the card achieves 23.70 TFLOPS FP32 performance, which translates to playable frame rates in this title.

The GPU's benchmark profile places it in the 29th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 4901. Its nearest rivals according to the database include the AMD FirePro W5130M (0.1% lower score), NVIDIA GeForce GTS 450 (0.2% higher), AMD Radeon R7 M265 (0.6% lower), and AMD Radeon R7 M360 (0.6% lower). These comparisons are notable because they place the RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB in a performance class that would typically be considered entry-level, yet the measured FPS in Lockdown Protocol shows it handling 1080p and 1440p gaming well above 60 FPS at most settings.

The 4K Ultra result of 48 FPS is the clearest indicator of GPU limitation. With only 8 GB of VRAM, the card likely struggles with texture storage and memory allocation at 3840x2160 with Ultra quality settings. The drop from 64 FPS at 4K High to 48 FPS at 4K Ultra — a 25% reduction — suggests that the Ultra preset demands more memory or bandwidth than the card can efficiently provide. The 448.0 GB/s bandwidth, while respectable, appears insufficient for the combination of high resolution and maximum quality settings in this title.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB ranks 1091 out of 2828 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the 61st percentile of all system configurations. This mid-pack ranking reflects the mismatch between the CPU and GPU performance tiers: the Ryzen 5 8400F scores in the 77th percentile of all CPUs while the RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB sits in the 29th percentile of GPUs. The CPU's strength does not fully compensate for the GPU's modest standing in the overall benchmark hierarchy.

The CPU's nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F (0.2% higher average score), Intel Core i7-11850H (0.3% higher), Intel Core i7-13620H (0.4% higher), and AMD EPYC 9474F (0.4% lower). These delta percentages are all within 0.4%, indicating that the Ryzen 5 8400F is competitively positioned among similarly scoring processors. The GPU's rivals are more varied in nature, spanning mobile workstation parts and older desktop GPUs, which underscores the unusual position of the RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB in the database's scoring system.

The combo's rank of 1091 suggests that while the CPU is capable, the overall system performance is held back by the GPU in gaming workloads. In Lockdown Protocol specifically, the measured FPS data shows that the system can deliver high frame rates at lower resolutions, but the ranking reflects how it compares across all tested games and workloads. The gap between the CPU's 77th percentile and the GPU's 29th percentile is significant, and the resulting combo rank of 1091 out of 2828 reflects a system that performs above average but not in the upper echelon of tested configurations.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest results. Low settings produce an average of 217 FPS, which is the highest measured frame rate across all resolutions and settings. Medium settings yield 154 FPS average with a minimum of 131 and maximum of 178 FPS. High settings reduce the average to 135 FPS, while Ultra settings produce 101 FPS average. All 1080p presets exceed 100 FPS, making this resolution the clear sweet spot for this hardware combination.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains playable but begins to show strain. Low settings average 159 FPS, which is a 26.7% reduction from the 1080p Low result. Medium settings average 113 FPS with a range of 96 to 130 FPS, and High settings drop to 99 FPS average. Ultra settings at 1440p produce 74 FPS average, which is still above the 60 FPS threshold but noticeably lower than the 1080p Ultra result of 101 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the system's limitations become apparent. Low settings still manage 103 FPS average, which is respectable for 4K. Medium settings drop to 73 FPS average with a 62 to 84 FPS range, placing the minimum just above 60 FPS. High settings produce 64 FPS average, which is borderline for smooth gameplay. Ultra settings at 4K yield only 48 FPS average, which falls below the playability threshold and represents the worst measured result in the dataset.

The Medium preset is the only setting level with complete min and max FPS data across all three resolutions. At 1080p, the range is 131 to 178 FPS (spread of 47 FPS). At 1440p, the range narrows to 96 to 130 FPS (spread of 34 FPS). At 4K, the range tightens further to 62 to 84 FPS (spread of 22 FPS). This narrowing spread at higher resolutions indicates that the GPU becomes more consistently bottlenecked, reducing frame time variance as the workload becomes more uniform.

FAQ

Q: Is this combo capable of 60 FPS at 4K in Lockdown Protocol?

A: Yes, but only at Low and Medium settings. The measured data shows 103 FPS average at 4K Low and 73 FPS average at 4K Medium (with a minimum of 62 FPS). At High settings the average drops to 64 FPS, and at Ultra it falls to 48 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the best resolution for this hardware in this game?

A: The data indicates 1920x1080 is the optimal resolution, as all presets exceed 100 FPS average (217 FPS Low, 154 FPS Medium, 135 FPS High, 101 FPS Ultra). At 2560x1440, Ultra settings drop to 74 FPS, while at 3840x2160, only Low and Medium presets maintain averages above 70 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F has an average benchmark score of 25005, which is 0.2% lower than the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F (24964), 0.3% lower than the Intel Core i7-11850H (24935), 0.4% lower than the Intel Core i7-13620H (24911), and 0.4% higher than the AMD EPYC 9474F (25103).

Q: Is the GPU the bottleneck in this system?

A: Yes, the evidence strongly suggests GPU limitation. The CPU scores in the 77th percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU scores in the 29th percentile. The resolution scaling pattern shows consistent FPS drops as resolution increases, which is characteristic of GPU-bound performance.

Q: What is the frame time consistency like at different resolutions?

A: The Medium preset data shows that frame time spread narrows as resolution increases. At 1080p, the spread is 47 FPS (131 to 178). At 1440p, the spread is 34 FPS (96 to 130). At 4K, the spread is 22 FPS (62 to 84). This indicates more consistent frame delivery at higher resolutions due to GPU bottlenecking.

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

A: The combination ranks 1091 out of 2828 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the upper-middle portion of the database. This rank reflects the CPU's strong 77th percentile standing being offset by the GPU's weaker 29th percentile position.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance on the optimal settings for different priorities. For maximum frame rate, the Low preset at 1080p delivers 217 FPS, which is ideal for competitive play where high refresh rates matter more than visual fidelity. The Medium preset at 1080p offers a balanced experience with 154 FPS average and a narrow frame time range of 131 to 178 FPS, providing both smoothness and improved visuals over Low.

For players prioritizing visual quality at 1440p, the High preset at 99 FPS average offers a good compromise, though the Medium preset at 113 FPS provides a more comfortable margin above 100 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p (74 FPS) is playable but leaves less headroom for demanding scenes. At 4K, the Medium preset at 73 FPS (62 to 84 FPS range) is the highest quality setting that maintains an average above 70 FPS, making it the recommended choice for 4K gaming on this hardware.

The Ultra preset should only be considered at 1080p, where it achieves 101 FPS average. At higher resolutions, the Ultra preset's performance (74 FPS at 1440p, 48 FPS at 4K) does not justify the visual improvement over High or Medium settings. The data consistently shows that the Medium preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance across all resolutions, with the 4K Medium result of 73 FPS being particularly notable for a GPU that ranks in the 29th percentile overall.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F provides a solid foundation for this gaming system, though its influence on Lockdown Protocol's frame rates is secondary to the GPU. With 6 cores and 12 threads based on the Zen 4 architecture (Phoenix codename), the CPU operates at a base clock of 4.20 GHz and boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The 16 MB shared L3 cache and 83.2 GB/s memory bandwidth (DDR5 dual-channel) provide adequate support for gaming workloads, though the 4 nm process node and 25,000 million transistors indicate a modern, efficient design.

The CPU's benchmark results show strong multi-threaded performance with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 20851 and a single-core score of 2943. The 3DMark results demonstrate scaling from 1874 (2 threads) to 6165 (max threads), with a notable jump to 5275 at 8 threads, suggesting the 6-core/12-thread configuration handles threaded workloads effectively. The PassMark multithread score of 24389 and single-thread score of 3685 place the CPU in the 77th percentile of all CPUs, confirming its above-average standing.

In the context of Lockdown Protocol, the CPU's performance is unlikely to be the limiting factor at higher resolutions, as the GPU bottleneck dominates. However, at 1080p Low settings where the GPU has less work, the CPU's capability becomes more relevant. The 217 FPS result at 1080p Low suggests the CPU can feed frames at high rates, though the exact threshold where CPU limitation would appear is not directly measured in this dataset. The CPU's nearest rivals — all within 0.4% average score — indicate that the Ryzen 5 8400F is competitively positioned, and the 65W TDP suggests efficient operation within its performance class.