Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core i5-10400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT delivers a playable experience in Lockdown Protocol, but the data reveals a system that is clearly bound by graphical settings and resolution. Across the measured configurations, the combo demonstrates a predictable scaling pattern from 1080p to 4K, with the GPU taking on increasing load as pixel count rises. The benchmark results show a 1080p High average of 103.1 FPS, which drops to 72.4 FPS at 1440p and further to 51.6 FPS at 4K. This progression indicates a system where the CPU has enough headroom at lower resolutions, but the graphics card becomes the primary limiter as resolution increases.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear inverse relationship between resolution and average frame rate. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 167.4 FPS, which is the highest recorded value across all configurations. Moving to 1440p Low reduces this to 124.3 FPS, a drop of 43.1 FPS, while 4K Low yields 80.1 FPS, representing a further decline of 44.2 FPS. This pattern suggests that the GPU is heavily taxed by pixel throughput, as the CPU (Intel Core i5-10400F with 6 cores and 12 threads) has sufficient single-thread performance for this FPS title.

The scaling from 1080p to 4K is more pronounced at higher settings. At High settings, the frame rate falls from 103.1 FPS at 1080p to 72.4 FPS at 1440p (a 30.7 FPS reduction) and then to 51.6 FPS at 4K (a 20.8 FPS reduction). The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K at High is roughly 50%, indicating that the RX 6650 XT’s 8 GB GDDR6 memory and 128-bit bus are insufficient for maintaining high frame rates at 4K. The data shows that 4K Ultra is the most demanding configuration, producing only 39.6 FPS, which is below the typical 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

At Medium settings, the combo delivers 119.8 FPS at 1080p, 89.3 FPS at 1440p, and 58.5 FPS at 4K. This reveals that Medium settings offer a balanced trade-off, with the 4K result being the only one that dips below 60 FPS. The scaling behavior suggests that the limiting component shifts from CPU-bound at 1080p Low to GPU-bound at 4K Ultra. The benchmark results indicate that the RX 6650 XT, with a boost clock of 2635 MHz and 2048 shading units, is the primary bottleneck when resolution increases, as the CPU’s 4.30 GHz boost clock and 12 MB L3 cache can keep up with the game’s logic at lower resolutions.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT plays a critical role in determining the overall performance, particularly at higher resolutions and settings. The GPU’s memory configuration—8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus with a bandwidth of 280.3 GB/s—directly impacts how well the combo handles the texture and geometry load in Lockdown Protocol. At 1080p, the memory bandwidth is sufficient, as evidenced by the 167.4 FPS Low result. However, at 4K, the same memory subsystem struggles, with the Ultra preset dropping to 39.6 FPS.

The GPU’s clock speeds are relevant here. The base clock is 2055 MHz, with a game clock of 2410 MHz and a boost clock of 2635 MHz. These figures indicate that the GPU can dynamically scale its frequency based on load, which helps maintain performance at lower resolutions where the CPU is not the bottleneck. The pixel rate of 168.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 337.3 GTexel/s provide a theoretical ceiling for how quickly the GPU can fill pixels and sample textures, but the measured FPS data shows that real-world performance is constrained by the memory bus width.

The GPU’s TDP of 176 W and its PCIe 4.0 x8 interface are noteworthy, as the latter provides half the bandwidth of a full x16 slot, but this does not appear to be a limiting factor in the benchmark results. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1859 places the GPU in the 72nd percentile of all GPUs, with nearest rivals including the AMD Radeon RX 6800M (deltaPct of 0) and the Intel Arc A370M (deltaPct of -0.5). This suggests that the RX 6650 XT is a mid-range part that performs comparably to other cards in its class, but the game-specific results show that 4K Ultra is beyond its comfortable capacity.

The GPU’s VRAM capacity of 8 GB is adequate for 1080p and 1440p, as the measured FPS at those resolutions remains playable even at Ultra (75.1 FPS at 1080p and 57.3 FPS at 1440p). At 4K, the VRAM may be insufficient for Ultra textures, as the frame rate drops to 39.6 FPS. The benchmark data does not include min or max FPS values, but the average FPS figures strongly suggest that the GPU is the limiting component at 4K, while the CPU’s 14 nm process and 65 W TDP are not bottlenecks at any resolution tested.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank in Lockdown Protocol is 1044 out of 1637 tested combinations, placing it in the lower-middle tier of the database. This percentile ranking is derived from the measured FPS data, which shows that the combo can achieve high frame rates at 1080p but falls behind at 4K. The rank of 1044 indicates that a significant number of other CPU-GPU pairings outperform this setup, likely due to more powerful GPUs or newer CPU architectures.

The CPU’s overall percentile is 73, meaning it outperforms 73% of all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 14168. Its nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 7552 (deltaPct of 0.4) and the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C (deltaPct of -0.8), which indicates that the i5-10400F is a solid mid-range processor. The GPU’s percentile is 72, with an average benchmark score of 29024, and its nearest rivals are the RX 6800M (deltaPct of 0) and RX 470 (deltaPct of 0.1). These values suggest that both components are well-matched in terms of overall capability, but the combo’s in-game rank of 1044 out of 1637 shows that the pair is not optimized for Lockdown Protocol’s specific demands.

The data shows that the combo performs better at lower resolutions, with 1080p High achieving 103.1 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold. However, at 4K Ultra, the frame rate drops to 39.6 FPS, which is below the 40 FPS minimum for smooth gameplay. This variance in performance across resolutions is a key factor in the combo’s rank, as many other combinations likely maintain higher FPS at 4K. The rank of 1044 suggests that users seeking a consistent experience across all resolutions may need to consider a more powerful GPU, while those focusing on 1080p will find this combo adequate.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest average FPS achieved by this combo in Lockdown Protocol?*

A: The highest average FPS is 167.4, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: Does this combo maintain 60 FPS at 4K resolution?

A: No. At 4K, the combo only exceeds 60 FPS on Low settings (80.1 FPS). Medium yields 58.5 FPS, High yields 51.6 FPS, and Ultra falls to 39.6 FPS.

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

A: The Intel Core i5-10400F has an average benchmark score of 14168, which is 0.4% higher than the AMD EPYC 7552 and 0.8% higher than the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C, indicating a close grouping.

Q: What is the GPU’s memory bandwidth, and how does it affect 4K performance?

A: The GPU has a memory bandwidth of 280.3 GB/s over a 128-bit bus. This bandwidth is adequate for 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K Ultra, the frame rate drops to 39.6 FPS, suggesting bandwidth limitations.

Q: Is the combo better suited for 1080p or 1440p gaming?

A: The data shows that at 1080p, all settings except Ultra exceed 100 FPS, while at 1440p, Low and Medium exceed 60 FPS (124.3 and 89.3 respectively), but High drops to 72.4 FPS and Ultra to 57.3 FPS.

Q: What is the combo’s rank among all tested combinations in this game?

A: The combo ranks 1044 out of 1637 total combinations, placing it in the lower-middle percentile of tested systems.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers 167.4 FPS, which is ideal for competitive play, but Medium at 119.8 FPS and High at 103.1 FPS both offer excellent performance for a better visual experience. The Ultra preset at 1080p still achieves 75.1 FPS, making it viable for users who prioritize image quality over frame rate.

For 2560x1440, the Low preset yields 124.3 FPS, providing a smooth experience, while Medium at 89.3 FPS and High at 72.4 FPS are also above the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset at 1440p drops to 57.3 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for fast-paced FPS action. The data suggests that Medium or High at 1440p offers the best balance between visual fidelity and performance.

At 3840x2160, the combo struggles to maintain high frame rates. The Low preset at 80.1 FPS is the only configuration that exceeds 60 FPS, while Medium at 58.5 FPS and High at 51.6 FPS are borderline. The Ultra preset at 39.6 FPS is not recommended for serious gameplay. For 4K users, the Low preset is the only viable option for consistent performance, but the visual trade-off may be significant. Overall, the benchmark results indicate that Medium settings at 1080p or 1440p provide the best experience, balancing frame rate and visual quality for the majority of players.