Lockdown Protocol

Lockdown Protocol places a significant load on the system, and the combination of the Intel Core i5-11400F and the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT shows a clear narrative of scaling across resolutions. At 1080p, the frame rates are high enough to suggest the CPU is doing the heavy lifting. The average FPS at Low settings is 168.6, which drops to 120.9 on Medium, 105.4 on High, and 79.0 on Ultra. This is a spread of 89.6 FPS between the lowest and highest presets, indicating that the GPU is not the bottleneck at this resolution; the processor is keeping pace but the graphics card is still able to push a wide range of performance depending on the workload.

Moving to 1440p, the frame rates drop as the resolution increases, but the pattern remains similar. The Low setting produces an average of 121.5 FPS, while Medium yields 87.8, High delivers 75.9, and Ultra falls to 55.9. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a reduction of 47.1 FPS at Low settings, which is a substantial 27.9% decrease. This suggests that the GPU is starting to become more relevant as the pixel count increases, but the CPU is still able to feed it enough data to maintain high frame rates in less demanding presets.

At 4K, the story shifts decisively to a GPU-bound scenario. The average FPS at Low settings is 78.4, which is still playable, but the Ultra preset drops to 37.3. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 41.1 FPS, which is a significant gap. Comparing the Low preset across all three resolutions, the 4K result is 90.2 FPS lower than the 1080p result, clearly showing that the RX 7600 XT is the limiting factor at this resolution. The data indicates that the CPU is capable of driving high frame rates, but the GPU’s performance ceiling becomes apparent as the resolution climbs.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate data for Lockdown Protocol reveals a system that transitions from CPU-bound at 1080p to GPU-bound at 4K. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are high enough that the Intel Core i5-11400F is likely the primary driver. The difference between the Low and Ultra presets at 1080p is 89.6 FPS, which is a broad range that suggests the CPU can handle the game’s logic and physics while the GPU adjusts its workload. This is typical for a competitive FPS title where high refresh rates are expected.

At 2560x1440, the system finds a balance. The Low preset still achieves an average of 121.5 FPS, which is above the 120 FPS threshold often considered ideal for competitive play. The Ultra preset, however, drops to 55.9 FPS, which is a significant reduction. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1440p is 65.6 FPS, indicating that the GPU is taking on more responsibility as the pixel count increases.

The 4K resolution paints the clearest picture of the bottleneck. The Ultra preset averages 37.3 FPS, which is below the standard 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay. Even the Low preset at 78.4 FPS is lower than the 1080p Ultra result of 79.0 FPS. This data shows that the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT, with its 16 GB of GDDR6 memory and 128-bit bus, is the limiting component at this resolution. The CPU is capable of delivering higher frame rates, but the GPU’s processing power cannot keep up with the demands of 4K rendering.

How This Combo Ranks

In the benchmark database, this specific combination of the Intel Core i5-11400F and the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT ranks 1050 out of 1637 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the lower-middle tier of all tested systems. The ranking suggests that while this is a functional setup for the game, there are many other combinations that deliver higher average frame rates. The CPU itself is in the 75th percentile when compared to all CPUs in the database, while the GPU is in the 63rd percentile.

The combo’s rank of 1050 out of 1637 indicates that it is not a top-tier performer for this specific title. However, the measured FPS data shows that it can handle the game at playable frame rates, particularly at 1080p and 1440p. The rank reflects the overall performance across all tested resolutions and settings, which is dragged down by the 4K results where the GPU struggles to maintain high frame rates.

When comparing the individual components to their nearest rivals, the CPU is nearly identical in performance to the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U, with a delta of 0%. The Intel Core i7-1260P and Intel Core Ultra 7 164U are both slightly behind at -0.2%, while the Intel Core i5-1240U is slightly ahead at 0.2%. The GPU shows a similar pattern, with the AMD Radeon RX 460 being 0.3% ahead, the RX 7600 being 0.6% ahead, and the RTX 2060 SUPER being 1.9% ahead. This data shows that the components are closely matched to their direct competitors, but the overall combo rank is influenced by how they work together.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1080p with High settings?

A: The average frame rate at 1920x1080 with High settings is 105.4 FPS.

Q: How does the 4K Ultra performance compare to the 1440p Ultra performance?

A: The 4K Ultra average FPS is 37.3, which is 18.6 FPS lower than the 1440p Ultra average of 55.9 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 4K resolution?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K. The frame rates drop significantly across all settings, with the Ultra preset averaging only 37.3 FPS, suggesting the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT cannot keep up with the rendering demands.

Q: What is the best performance setting for this combo at 1440p?

A: The Low setting at 1440p produces the highest average frame rate of 121.5 FPS. For a balance between visuals and performance, the High setting at 75.9 FPS is also a viable option.

Q: What is the total number of tested combos for this game?

A: The comboRankInGame data shows that this combo is ranked 1050 out of 1637 total tested combos for Lockdown Protocol.

Q: How does the RX 7600 XT compare to the RTX 2060 SUPER in benchmark scores?

A: The RTX 2060 SUPER has an average benchmark score that is 1.9% higher than the RX 7600 XT, according to the nearestRivals data.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for Lockdown Protocol provides a complete picture of performance across three resolutions and four settings levels. At 1920x1080, the system delivers an average of 168.6 FPS on Low, 120.9 FPS on Medium, 105.4 FPS on High, and 79.0 FPS on Ultra. These numbers show that the CPU and GPU combination is well-suited for high-refresh-rate monitors at this resolution, with even the Ultra preset providing a playable experience.

At 2560x1440, the average frame rates are 121.5 FPS on Low, 87.8 FPS on Medium, 75.9 FPS on High, and 55.9 FPS on Ultra. The Low preset remains above the 120 FPS mark, making it ideal for competitive play, while the Ultra preset drops below the 60 FPS threshold, which may be noticeable in fast-paced gameplay. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows an average reduction of about 30% across all settings, indicating a balanced workload between the CPU and GPU.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates are significantly lower. The Low preset averages 78.4 FPS, Medium averages 56.4 FPS, High averages 46.9 FPS, and Ultra averages 37.3 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra is 41.1 FPS, which is a substantial gap. This data clearly shows that the GPU is the performance limiter at 4K, as the CPU is likely still capable of delivering higher frame rates if the GPU could render them. The 4K results are below the 60 FPS target for most settings, making this resolution less ideal for this specific hardware combination.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT plays a critical role in determining the performance ceiling for Lockdown Protocol. The GPU is based on the RDNA 3.0 architecture and features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s. The base clock is 1980 MHz, with a boost clock of 2755 MHz and a game clock of 2470 MHz. These specifications are directly reflected in the benchmark results.

The GPU’s 16 GB of memory is more than sufficient for this title, as the game’s demands do not appear to exceed the available VRAM at any tested setting. The 128-bit bus, while narrower than some competitors, still provides enough bandwidth to support the frame rates seen at 1080p and 1440p. However, at 4K, the bandwidth and processing power become limiting factors.

The RX 7600 XT has a PassMark G3D score of 17132, which places it in the 63rd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the RX 7600, has a score of 20258, which is 0.6% higher. The RTX 2060 SUPER is 1.9% higher, while the RX 460 is 0.3% higher. These scores indicate that the GPU is a mid-range performer, which aligns with the measured FPS data showing strong performance at lower resolutions but struggles at 4K Ultra.

The GPU’s clock speeds are a key factor in its performance. The boost clock of 2755 MHz is relatively high, which helps maintain frame rates in less demanding scenarios. The game clock of 2470 MHz represents the sustained performance during typical gaming workloads. The data shows that the GPU can deliver high frame rates at 1080p, but the 4K results suggest that the processing power is not sufficient for the most demanding settings. The 190 W TDP and single 8-pin power connector indicate that this is an efficient design, but the performance is ultimately capped by the chip’s capabilities.