Lockdown Protocol

Lockdown Protocol is a 2024 FPS that responds strongly to both CPU and GPU investment, and the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F plus AMD Radeon RX 9070 combination delivers a wide range of playable experiences depending on your resolution and preset choices. The data shows this pairing ranks 1124 out of 3714 tested combos for this game, placing it in the upper third of all systems. With a playable threshold of 60 FPS, the system clears that bar at every tested resolution, though the margin of comfort varies significantly from 4K Ultra down to 1080p Low.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, with an average of 71.1 FPS. That is a comfortable 11.1 FPS margin over the 60 FPS threshold. Medium also clears the bar at 83.1 FPS, and Low runs at 114.5 FPS, but High is the sweet spot for visual quality without sacrificing smoothness. Ultra at this resolution drops to 51.8 FPS, which falls short of the 60 FPS playable mark, so it should be avoided for 4K gaming.

At 2560x1440, every preset tested clears 60 FPS, which means you can push to Ultra without worry. Ultra delivers 82.7 FPS average, which is a substantial 22.7 FPS buffer above the threshold. High runs at 112 FPS, Medium at 128.9 FPS, and Low at 182.8 FPS. The data indicates that 1440p Ultra is the optimal choice here, as it provides the best visual fidelity while still maintaining a high refresh rate experience.

At 1920x1080, the system is clearly GPU-bound in the best sense—Ultra settings still deliver 114.7 FPS average. High runs at 151.2 FPS, Medium at 174.8 FPS, and Low reaches 244 FPS. Since even the most demanding preset clears 60 FPS by a wide margin, the recommendation is simply to use Ultra for maximum visual quality. The 114.7 FPS average at 1080p Ultra is more than sufficient for competitive play on high-refresh monitors.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the CPU benchmarks, the Ryzen 5 7500F sits at the 77th percentile among all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 24964. Its nearest rivals show how close the performance margins are: the Intel Core i7-11850H scores 24935, which is 0.1% lower, and the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F scores 25005, which is 0.2% higher. The Intel Core i7-13620H trails by 0.2% at 24911, and the Intel Core 5 210H is 0.4% behind at 24872. For Lockdown Protocol, any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical frame rates, meaning if you have one of these installed, your CPU performance will be effectively indistinguishable from the Ryzen 5 7500F in this game.

On the GPU side, the Radeon RX 9070 sits at the 69th percentile among all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 23877. Its nearest rivals show a slightly wider spread: the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z scores 23736 (0.6% lower), the AMD Radeon RX 6800S scores 24063 (0.8% higher), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile scores 23628 (1.1% lower), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER scores 24170 (1.2% higher). For Lockdown Protocol, swapping the RX 9070 for any of these would yield very similar average FPS numbers at each resolution and preset. The RTX 2080 SUPER is the closest match in terms of raw benchmark score, being only 1.2% above the RX 9070.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Lockdown Protocol at 4K with Ultra settings?

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 51.8, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. You would need to step down to High settings, which run at 71.1 FPS, to maintain smooth gameplay at 4K.

Q: What is the best resolution for this CPU and GPU combo?

A: The data shows 2560x1440 with Ultra settings delivers 82.7 FPS average, which clears the 60 FPS threshold by a healthy margin. This is the highest resolution where you can use the most demanding preset without compromise. At 1920x1080 Ultra you get 114.7 FPS, but 1440p offers a better balance of visual fidelity and performance.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 7500F compare to its nearest CPU rival?

A: The Ryzen 5 7500F has an average benchmark score of 24964, which is 0.2% higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F at 25005 (the 8400F is actually slightly ahead). It is 0.1% above the Intel Core i7-11850H, 0.2% above the Intel Core i7-13620H, and 0.4% above the Intel Core 5 210H. For gaming, these differences are negligible.

Q: Is the RX 9070 a significant upgrade over the RTX 2080 SUPER for this game?

A: In terms of benchmark scores, the RTX 2080 SUPER is actually 1.2% higher than the RX 9070, with scores of 24170 and 23877 respectively. For Lockdown Protocol, you would see essentially identical frame rates with either card, with the RX 9070 being marginally behind.

Q: What is the performance gap between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, Low settings produce 244 FPS average while Ultra produces 114.7 FPS. That is a difference of 129.3 FPS, which means Ultra is about 53% slower than Low. However, both settings are far above the 60 FPS playable threshold, so the choice comes down to visual preference.

Q: Does the system maintain 60 FPS at 4K on Medium settings?

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 with Medium settings, the average FPS is 83.1, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold. Even Low at 4K runs at 114.5 FPS. Only Ultra at 4K fails to meet the playable threshold.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Lockdown Protocol. The verdict by resolution shows clear playability across the board: at 3840x2160, the playable settings are High, Low, and Medium, with High being the best choice at 71.1 FPS average. At 2560x1440, all four presets—High, Low, Medium, and Ultra—are playable, with Ultra delivering 82.7 FPS. At 1920x1080, the same is true: every preset clears 60 FPS, and Ultra runs at 114.7 FPS.

The only scenario where this system fails to hit 60 FPS is 4K Ultra, which drops to 51.8 FPS. For 4K gaming, you must stick to High or below. For 1440p and 1080p, there are no such restrictions. The data indicates this is a strong pairing for competitive play, especially at 1440p where the combination of visual quality and frame rate is ideal. The 1124th rank out of 3714 combos places this system comfortably in the top third for this specific game, suggesting it will handle Lockdown Protocol with ease on most modern displays.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the measured FPS averages are as follows: High settings run at 71.1 FPS, Low at 114.5 FPS, Medium at 83.1 FPS, and Ultra at 51.8 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 62.7 FPS, showing a significant performance cost for the highest preset. Medium sits very close to High, with only 12 FPS separating them, which suggests that High is the most efficient preset at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the averages are High at 112 FPS, Low at 182.8 FPS, Medium at 128.9 FPS, and Ultra at 82.7 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 100.1 FPS. Notably, the jump from Medium to Ultra costs 46.2 FPS, which is a substantial hit for the visual upgrade. High is only 16.9 FPS below Medium, making it a strong middle-ground option if you prefer higher frame rates.

At 1920x1080, the averages are High at 151.2 FPS, Low at 244 FPS, Medium at 174.8 FPS, and Ultra at 114.7 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 129.3 FPS, the largest absolute spread across all resolutions. Even at Ultra, the system maintains over 114 FPS, which is more than enough for high-refresh monitors. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p at Ultra shows a drop from 114.7 FPS to 82.7 FPS, a 32 FPS reduction, while going from 1440p to 4K at Ultra drops from 82.7 FPS to 51.8 FPS, another 30.9 FPS reduction.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals how this game scales with resolution and preset changes. At 1920x1080, the system is likely CPU-limited at lower presets, as evidenced by the massive 244 FPS average on Low settings. The Ryzen 5 7500F, with its 6 cores and 12 threads based on Zen 4 architecture, is capable of feeding the GPU enough frames at this resolution. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 22799 and single-core score of 3218 indicate strong per-thread performance, which is critical for FPS games that rely on a few heavily loaded threads.

As resolution increases to 2560x1440 and then 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the dominant factor. At 4K Ultra, the RX 9070's 51.8 FPS average shows it is the bottleneck, as the CPU has less impact at higher resolutions where pixel throughput matters more. The GPU's 16 GB of GDDR6 memory and 644.6 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for this game, but the 36.13 TFLOPS FP32 compute is what limits 4K Ultra performance.

Preset scaling also tells the story. At 1080p, dropping from Ultra to Low increases FPS by 129.3 FPS, which is a 113% improvement. This large jump indicates that the GPU is being stressed by higher presets even at lower resolutions. At 4K, the same preset drop improves FPS by 62.7 FPS, but that is only a 121% improvement because the GPU is already more saturated. The data suggests that for this game, the CPU matters most at 1080p and low presets, while the GPU dominates at 4K and high presets. For 1440p, both components contribute meaningfully, making the Ryzen 5 7500F and RX 9070 a balanced pair for that resolution.