Lockdown Protocol

Lockdown Protocol is a fast-paced FPS that scales predictably across resolutions and presets with this Intel Core i5-11400F and AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT pairing. The measured data shows a system that is capable of high refresh rates at 1080p, remains very playable at 1440p, and begins to strain at 4K Ultra. The sweet spot for this combination balances visual fidelity with frame rate stability, prioritizing the Medium preset as the most consistent experience.

Settings Recommendations

The benchmark results indicate that the Medium preset is the optimal choice for this pairing across all tested resolutions. This is the only settings tier where the data includes both minimum and maximum FPS values, providing a complete picture of performance stability. At 1920x1080 Medium, the system delivers an average of 135 FPS with a minimum of 115 and a maximum of 156, ensuring smooth gameplay without significant frame drops. At 2560x1440 Medium, the average sits at 99 FPS with a minimum of 84, which remains comfortably above the threshold for competitive play. Even at 3840x2160 Medium, the average of 64 FPS with a minimum of 54 shows that the game remains playable, though not ideal for fast-paced competitive scenarios.

The High preset offers a marginal visual improvement over Medium but with a measurable performance cost. At 1080p, High drops the average FPS from 135 to 118, and at 1440p it falls from 99 to 87. At 4K, High yields only 56 FPS average. While these numbers are still respectable, the lack of minimum FPS data for High settings means we cannot verify frame-time consistency; the Medium preset's documented floor makes it the safer recommendation.

The Low preset maximizes frame rate at the expense of visual fidelity. It produces the highest averages: 191 FPS at 1080p, 140 FPS at 1440p, and 90 FPS at 4K. For players using high-refresh monitors at 1080p, Low might be tempting, but the transition from Medium to Low represents a significant graphical downgrade for a 41% average FPS increase at that resolution. The Ultra preset is the least recommended, as it pushes the system to its limits: 89 FPS at 1080p, 65 FPS at 1440p, and only 42 FPS at 4K. The performance penalty from Medium to Ultra is substantial, making it a poor trade for the visual gains.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT is the primary driver of frame rates in this configuration. Its 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus delivers 384.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which proves sufficient for Lockdown Protocol's demands even at 4K resolution. The GPU's clock behavior is notable: a base clock of 2321 MHz, a game clock of 2424 MHz, and a boost clock of 2581 MHz. The data shows that the card scales its performance effectively across the resolution spectrum, with the gap between Low and Ultra settings widening as resolution increases.

At 1080p, the GPU is not the limiting factor; the average FPS ranges from 89 at Ultra to 191 at Low. The 12 GB VRAM capacity is more than adequate for this game, as even at 4K Ultra, the system does not appear to hit memory limitations that would cause stuttering or texture pop-in. The 40 ray accelerators on the RDNA 2.0 architecture are present, but the benchmark data does not isolate ray tracing performance, so their impact on Lockdown Protocol remains unmeasured.

The GPU's percentile ranking against all GPUs is 72, placing it in the upper third of hardware. Its average benchmark score of 27425 puts it in close contention with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile (deltaPct 0) and slightly behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 (deltaPct -0.5). This context explains why the card performs admirably at 1440p High (87 FPS) but struggles to maintain fluid motion at 4K Ultra (42 FPS). The 230 W TDP and dual-slot design suggest this is a power-hungry part, but the measured FPS data indicates efficient use of that power budget.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-11400F and AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT ranks 1950 out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. This places the pairing in the 52nd percentile of all configurations tested, meaning it outperforms slightly more than half of the systems in the database. While not a top-tier setup, this ranking reflects a balanced mid-range configuration that can handle the game comfortably at mainstream resolutions.

The rank is influenced by both components. The CPU's percentile versus all CPUs is 71, and the GPU's percentile versus all GPUs is 72, indicating that both parts are well-matched in relative performance. The combo rank of 1950 suggests that there are many configurations with higher-end GPUs or newer CPUs that achieve better results, but this pairing represents a coherent platform that avoids severe bottlenecking. The data shows that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU adequately at 1080p and 1440p, as evidenced by the high frame rates at those resolutions.

The ranking becomes less favorable at 4K, where the GPU becomes the limiting factor. The combo's position in the middle of the pack is consistent with the measured FPS data: it delivers excellent 1080p performance, good 1440p performance, and acceptable but not outstanding 4K performance. For a system built around a 2021 CPU and GPU, this rank is reasonable and indicates that the pairing has not been rendered obsolete for this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its strongest performance. The Medium preset stands out with an average of 135 FPS, a minimum of 115, and a maximum of 156. High settings produce an average of 118 FPS, while Low reaches 191 FPS and Ultra drops to 89 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 102 FPS, demonstrating the wide performance headroom at this resolution. The minimum FPS of 115 at Medium suggests that even in demanding scenes, the frame rate remains above 100, which is ideal for competitive play.

At 2560x1440, the performance scales down proportionally. Medium remains the most balanced option with an average of 99 FPS, a minimum of 84, and a maximum of 114. High settings average 87 FPS, while Low hits 140 FPS and Ultra falls to 65 FPS. The gap between Medium and High is 12 FPS, which is noticeable but not drastic. The minimum FPS of 84 at Medium indicates that the system can maintain smooth gameplay during intense firefights, though the margin above 60 FPS is narrower than at 1080p.

At 3840x2160, the system's limits become apparent. Medium is the only preset with full data, showing an average of 64 FPS, a minimum of 54, and a maximum of 74. High averages 56 FPS, Low reaches 90 FPS, and Ultra drops to 42 FPS. The minimum of 54 FPS at Medium means the system occasionally dips below the 60 FPS threshold, which could be problematic for fast-paced gameplay. Low settings are the only way to maintain a consistent 90 FPS average at 4K, but this requires significant visual compromises.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-11400F provides the processing foundation for this system. With 6 cores and 12 threads, it offers sufficient parallelism for Lockdown Protocol's engine. The CPU's base clock of 2.60 GHz and boost clock of 4.40 GHz ensure that single-threaded performance is adequate for the game's core logic. The 12 MB of shared L3 cache and 512 KB L2 cache per core help reduce memory latency, though the game's performance appears more dependent on the GPU than the CPU.

The CPU's benchmark scores paint a picture of solid mid-range performance. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 14340 and single-core score of 2024 indicate strong all-around capability. The Geekbench multicore score of 7737 and single-core score of 1777 further confirm this. The CPU's average benchmark score of 17177 places it in close competition with the AMD EPYC 7H12 (deltaPct 0.3) and Intel Core i5-12450H (deltaPct -0.4), showing that it remains competitive with newer mobile parts.

In the context of Lockdown Protocol, the CPU's role is to maintain a consistent frame delivery. The measured FPS data shows that at 1080p, the system can reach 191 FPS on Low settings, which indicates that the CPU does not bottleneck the GPU in this scenario. However, the CPU's 14 nm process node and 65 W TDP suggest it may generate more heat than newer parts, potentially affecting sustained performance in long gaming sessions. The memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s on DDR4 is adequate for this game, as evidenced by the stable frame times at Medium settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to play Lockdown Protocol with this hardware?

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 Medium delivers an average of 135 FPS with a minimum of 115, making it the most consistent experience. At 2560x1440 Medium, the average drops to 99 FPS with a minimum of 84, which is still playable but closer to the edge.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Lockdown Protocol?

A: Yes, but with compromises. At 3840x2160 Medium, the average FPS is 64 with a minimum of 54. The 4K Low preset reaches 90 FPS, but Ultra drops to 42 FPS, which is below the ideal threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the Intel Core i5-11400F compare to its nearest rivals in CPU benchmarks?

A: The CPU's average benchmark score of 17177 is nearly identical to the AMD EPYC 7H12 at 17120 (deltaPct 0.3) and the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G at 17278 (deltaPct -0.6). It sits within 1% of these parts, showing that the 11400F remains competitive.

Q: Is the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT's 12 GB VRAM sufficient for this game?

A: The measured FPS data does not indicate any VRAM-related stuttering or performance degradation, even at 4K Ultra. The 12 GB GDDR6 memory with 384.0 GB/s bandwidth appears adequate for Lockdown Protocol at all tested settings.

Q: What settings preset provides the most stable frame rate?

A: The Medium preset is the only one with documented minimum FPS values across all resolutions. At 1080p, the minimum is 115 FPS; at 1440p, it is 84 FPS; and at 4K, it is 54 FPS. This makes Medium the most predictable choice.

Q: How does this combo rank against other tested systems?

A: The combo ranks 1950 out of 3714 tested configurations for Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the upper half of all systems tested. This is consistent with the CPU and GPU both being in the 71-72 percentile range of their respective categories.