Lockdown Protocol

# Lockdown Protocol with Intel Core i5-10400F + AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT

The Intel Core i5-10400F and AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT combination delivers a playable experience across all tested settings in Lockdown Protocol, with the data showing a clear progression from 42 FPS at 4K Ultra to 191 FPS at 1080p Low. This pairing ranks 1950th out of 3714 tested combos, placing it in the lower-middle tier of the database, yet the measured frame rates indicate that the system is well-balanced for this FPS title at mainstream resolutions. The 6-core, 12-thread Comet Lake processor from Intel, combined with the RDNA 2.0-based Navi 22 GPU, produces a consistent scaling pattern that reveals where each component becomes the limiting factor.

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

The Intel Core i5-10400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor built on Intel's 14 nm Comet Lake architecture, with a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. It features 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 256 KB of L2 cache per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache, operating on a dual-channel DDR4 memory interface with 42.7 GB/s of bandwidth. The processor's benchmark results show a 3DMark single-thread score of 688, a 3DMark 8-thread score of 3929, and a 3DMark max-thread score of 4735, indicating that multithreaded performance scales well up to 8 threads but gains only marginal additional performance beyond that point.

In Lockdown Protocol, the CPU's role becomes apparent when examining the frame rate scaling across resolutions. At 1080p Low, the combination achieves 191 FPS, which is the highest measured result in the entire data set. This high frame rate at a low resolution suggests that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU adequately at lower graphical loads. However, the 3DMark 16-thread score of 4748 compared to the max-thread score of 4735 shows that the processor's 12 threads are fully utilized, yet the scaling from 8 to 16 threads is minimal—only about 0.3% improvement. This indicates that Lockdown Protocol may not be heavily multithreaded, and the i5-10400F's 6 physical cores are the primary driver for game logic and physics.

The single-thread performance, as measured by 3DMark single-thread score of 688 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1451, places this CPU in the 68th percentile of all processors. When compared to its nearest rivals, the Intel Xeon 6756E scores 0.2% higher on average, while the AMD EPYC 7552 scores 0.5% lower. These small deltas suggest that the i5-10400F's per-core performance is competitive with server-class parts, which is relevant for an FPS title where frame pacing and consistent rendering are critical. The PassMark single-thread score of 2541 further confirms that this processor can handle the main thread of a game engine without becoming a bottleneck at 1080p.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the Intel Core i5-10400F and AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT ranks 1950th out of 3714 tested combinations in Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the 52.5th percentile of all tested systems. This rank reflects a mid-pack position, meaning that roughly half of all tested combos perform better and half perform worse. The data shows that this ranking is not due to any single weak component but rather the overall balance of the pairing.

The GPU's average benchmark score of 27425 places it in the 72nd percentile of all GPUs, with its nearest rival being the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile at a 0% delta, followed by the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 at -0.5% and the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 20 at -1.5%. This indicates that the RX 6700 XT is a strong performer relative to other graphics cards, and its 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus with 384.0 GB/s bandwidth provides ample resources for modern game textures.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 14185 places it in the 68th percentile of all CPUs, with its nearest rivals being the Intel Core 7 160UL at -0.3% and the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C at -0.6%. The combination of a 72nd-percentile GPU with a 68th-percentile CPU results in a system that is well-matched, with neither component dramatically outperforming the other. This balance is reflected in the measured frame rates, which show consistent scaling across resolutions and settings without any anomalous drops that would indicate a severe bottleneck.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 1440p High provides the best balance of visual quality and performance, achieving 87 FPS average. At 1080p, the combo reaches 118 FPS on High settings, while 4K High drops to 56 FPS, making 1440p the optimal resolution for a smooth experience.

Q: How does the RX 6700 XT compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RX 6700 XT has an average benchmark score of 27425, which is within 0.5% of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 and exactly matches the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile. It outperforms the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 20 by 1.5% and the NVIDIA RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell by 1.1%.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 1080p?

A: At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 191 FPS, which is the highest measured result. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 10283 and single-core score of 1451 indicate sufficient processing power, but the GPU's performance becomes the primary constraint as settings increase, with 1080p Ultra dropping to 89 FPS.

Q: What settings preset provides the highest minimum frame rate?

A: The Medium preset at 1080p provides the highest minimum frame rate of 115 FPS, with an average of 135 FPS and a maximum of 156 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the minimum drops to 84 FPS, and at 4K Medium, it falls to 54 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU's multithreaded performance affect this game?

A: The 3DMark 8-thread score of 3929 and max-thread score of 4735 show that the CPU gains only about 20% performance when scaling from 8 to 12 threads. This suggests that Lockdown Protocol benefits from the 6 cores but does not fully utilize all 12 threads, making single-thread performance more critical.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 1440p, the Low preset achieves 140 FPS, while the Ultra preset achieves 65 FPS, representing a 53.6% reduction in average frame rate. The Medium preset sits between these at 99 FPS, showing a linear scaling pattern with settings.

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

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest performance across all settings. The Low preset achieves an average of 191 FPS, the Medium preset averages 135 FPS with a minimum of 115 and maximum of 156, the High preset averages 118 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 89 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra represents a 53.4% reduction in frame rate, with the largest single drop occurring between Low and Medium at 56 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the performance decreases proportionally. The Low preset averages 140 FPS, the Medium preset averages 99 FPS with a minimum of 84 and maximum of 114, the High preset averages 87 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 65 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 75 FPS, representing a 53.6% drop. Notably, the Medium preset at 1440p (99 FPS) is nearly identical to the Ultra preset at 1080p (89 FPS), indicating that the GPU is the primary scaling factor.

At 3840x2160, the combo produces the lowest frame rates. The Low preset averages 90 FPS, the Medium preset averages 64 FPS with a minimum of 54 and maximum of 74, the High preset averages 56 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 42 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra at 4K is 48 FPS, representing a 53.3% reduction. The minimum frame rate of 54 FPS at 4K Medium is the only recorded minimum below 60 FPS across all tested configurations, suggesting that 4K Medium is the lowest playable setting for consistent frame pacing.

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

The AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT features 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 384.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU operates at a base clock of 2321 MHz, a game clock of 2424 MHz, and a boost clock of 2581 MHz, with memory running at 2000 MHz or 16 Gbps effective. The card's 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 64 raster operation pipelines deliver a peak FP32 performance of 13.21 TFLOPS and a texture rate of 413.0 GTexel/s.

The GPU's benchmark results show a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2435, a Geekbench Vulkan score of 93500, and a PassMark G3D score of 19786. These scores place the card in the 72nd percentile of all GPUs, with the data showing it performs within 0.5% of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 and exactly matches the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile. The 12 GB VRAM capacity is likely sufficient for Lockdown Protocol's texture requirements, as the frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K does not show any anomalous drops that would indicate memory capacity issues.

The GPU's role in this game becomes clear when examining the frame rate differences between settings. At 1080p, the jump from Low to Ultra costs 102 FPS, while at 4K, the same settings jump costs 48 FPS. This non-linear scaling suggests that at higher resolutions, the GPU's compute and memory bandwidth are more heavily taxed, while at lower resolutions, the CPU becomes a relatively larger contributor to overall performance. The 64 FPS average at 4K Medium, with a 54 FPS minimum, indicates that the GPU can maintain playable frame rates at 4K with reduced settings.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

The measured data indicates that the Medium preset offers the most consistent experience across all resolutions. At 1080p, Medium provides an average of 135 FPS with a minimum of 115 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. At 1440p, Medium averages 99 FPS with a minimum of 84 FPS, still maintaining a comfortable margin above 60 FPS. Even at 4K, Medium achieves an average of 64 FPS with a minimum of 54 FPS, which is marginally below the 60 FPS target but remains playable.

The High preset at 1440p (87 FPS average) provides a good balance for users with 144Hz displays, as it delivers frame rates that can take advantage of high refresh rates without the performance cost of Ultra. For users prioritizing maximum visual fidelity, the Ultra preset at 1080p (89 FPS average) is the only Ultra configuration that maintains frame rates above 60 FPS, while 1440p Ultra (65 FPS) and 4K Ultra (42 FPS) fall below the 60 FPS threshold.

The Low preset at 1080p (191 FPS) is the best choice for competitive play, as it maximizes frame rates for low-latency response. However, the Low preset at 4K (90 FPS) shows that even at the lowest settings, the GPU can maintain high frame rates at 4K, making it a viable option for users who prefer resolution over visual effects. The data suggests that the Medium preset is the recommended starting point, with adjustments based on whether the user prioritizes frame rate (Low), visual quality (High), or maximum fidelity (Ultra).

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

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals important information about the system's bottleneck characteristics. At Low settings, the average frame rate drops from 191 FPS at 1080p to 140 FPS at 1440p to 90 FPS at 4K, representing a 52.9% reduction from 1080p to 4K. At Medium settings, the drop is from 135 FPS at 1080p to 99 FPS at 1440p to 64 FPS at 4K, a 52.6% reduction. At High settings, the drop is from 118 FPS at 1080p to 87 FPS at 1440p to 56 FPS at 4K, a 52.5% reduction. At Ultra settings, the drop is from 89 FPS at 1080p to 65 FPS at 1440p to 42 FPS at 4K, a 52.8% reduction.

The consistency of this scaling—all settings showing approximately a 53% reduction from 1080p to 4K—indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting factor across all configurations. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see a smaller percentage drop at lower resolutions where the CPU is more heavily utilized. Instead, the uniform scaling pattern suggests that the RX 6700 XT is consistently the constraining component, with the i5-10400F providing sufficient headroom to feed the GPU at all resolutions.

The 1440p to 4K transition shows a more significant drop than the 1080p to 1440p transition. At Low settings, the drop from 1080p to 1440p is 51 FPS (26.7%), while the drop from 1440p to 4K is 50 FPS (35.7%). This increasing rate of decline at higher resolutions is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario, where the pixel count increase from 1440p to 4K (2.25x) puts more stress on the GPU's pixel throughput capabilities. The pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s and texture rate of 413.0 GTexel/s are the likely contributors to this scaling behavior, as the GPU must process more fragments at higher resolutions.