Lockdown Protocol

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER sits at rank 2147 out of 3714 tested combinations in Lockdown Protocol. That places this combo in the upper-middle portion of the database, meaning it can run the game comfortably at most settings, but it is not near the top of the leaderboard. The combo's rank reflects a balanced pairing: the CPU is a strong modern six-core part, while the GPU is an older Turing-generation card that still delivers solid frame rates at 1080p and 1440p.

Benchmark results show that this pairing is more than capable of exceeding the 60 FPS playable threshold at 1080p and 1440p across all four presets. At 4K, however, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, and only the Low preset stays above the playable threshold. The data indicates a clear performance ceiling at 3840x2160, where even Medium settings drop to 59 FPS, just under the 60 FPS line. The overall rank of 2147 out of 3714 suggests that while this combo is not a top-tier performer, it is well within the range of what most players would consider a smooth experience for a fast-paced FPS title.

The CPU's percentile ranking against all processors is 77, indicating it outperforms a substantial majority of CPUs in general compute tasks. The GPU's percentile against all graphics cards is 65, which is lower but still respectable for a card from the 20-series. The combination of a high-percentile CPU with a mid-range GPU means the system's overall gaming performance is dictated primarily by the graphics card, especially at higher resolutions. The measured data confirms this: the gap between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p is 90.2 FPS, while at 4K the same gap is 43.1 FPS, showing that the GPU's limitations become more pronounced as resolution climbs.

CPU and GPU Roles

In Lockdown Protocol, the division of labor between the Ryzen 5 7500F and the RTX 2070 SUPER shifts depending on resolution and preset. At 1920x1080, the CPU has enough headroom to feed the GPU efficiently, and the frame rates scale dramatically with graphical settings. Low settings produce 174.3 FPS, while Ultra drops to 84.1 FPS, a decrease of 90.2 FPS. This large swing indicates that at 1080p, the GPU is the primary bottleneck: when the graphical load is light, the system can push very high frame rates, but heavier presets quickly reduce output.

Moving to 2560x1440, the same pattern holds but with lower absolute numbers. Low settings deliver 128.5 FPS, and Ultra drops to 62.8 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 65.7 FPS, which is smaller than at 1080p. This narrowing suggests that the GPU is starting to become more saturated, and the CPU's role is diminishing. At 1440p, the RTX 2070 SUPER is still capable of maintaining playable frame rates at all presets, including Ultra at 62.8 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the dominant constraint. Low settings produce 81.2 FPS, but Medium falls to 59 FPS, High drops to 51.8 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 38.1 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 43.1 FPS, the smallest spread of any resolution. This compressed range indicates that even the lowest preset is heavily taxing the GPU at 4K, and the CPU has little influence on the outcome. The data shows that the Ryzen 5 7500F is never the limiting factor in this game; even at 1080p Low, where the system reaches 174.3 FPS, the CPU's 3DMark single-thread score of 974 and multi-thread score of 6379 suggest it can handle the game's logic without becoming a bottleneck.

The scaling between resolutions reinforces this assessment. At Low settings, dropping from 1080p to 1440p reduces average FPS by 45.8, and dropping from 1440p to 4K reduces it by another 47.3. At Ultra settings, the same resolution steps reduce FPS by 21.3 and 24.7 respectively. The percentage drops are steeper at Low settings because the GPU is less saturated, making resolution changes more impactful. At Ultra, the GPU is already working hard, so resolution changes have a smaller proportional effect. This pattern is consistent with a GPU-bound scenario across all tested configurations.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU, the Ryzen 5 7500F's average benchmark score of 24964 is nearly identical to several other processors. The Intel Core i7-11850H scores 24935, a delta of 0.1 percent, meaning it would perform almost indistinguishably in this game. The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F scores 25005, which is 0.2 percent higher, and the Intel Core i7-13620H scores 24911, 0.2 percent lower. The Intel Core 5 210H scores 24872, a 0.4 percent deficit. In practical terms, any of these CPUs paired with the RTX 2070 SUPER would produce frame rates within a fraction of a percent of the measured results, so users upgrading from one of these to the 7500F should not expect any meaningful change in Lockdown Protocol performance.

On the GPU side, the RTX 2070 SUPER's average benchmark score of 20282 places it very close to several alternatives. The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M scores 20480, which is 1 percent higher. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile scores 20534, 1.2 percent higher. The Intel Arc B570 scores 20556, 1.3 percent higher, and the Intel Arc A750 scores 20582, 1.5 percent higher. These deltas are all within 1.5 percent, so swapping the RTX 2070 SUPER for any of these cards would result in nearly identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol. The RTX 3070 Mobile, despite being a laptop part, posts a very similar average score, suggesting that desktop and mobile variants of that generation are closely matched in this title.

The practical implication is that this combo's performance is representative of a cluster of similar hardware. A system with a Ryzen 5 8400F and an Intel Arc A750, for instance, would land within a couple of percent of the measured FPS numbers. The database's recorded data shows that the combo rank of 2147 out of 3714 is not unique to this exact CPU and GPU pairing; it extends to a family of components with comparable compute scores. Players considering an upgrade path should understand that moving to any of these near-identical alternatives would not change the gaming experience in Lockdown Protocol.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Lockdown Protocol at 60 FPS on Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 Ultra is 84.1, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: Is the RTX 2070 SUPER sufficient for 4K gaming in Lockdown Protocol?

A: Only at Low settings. The measured average at 3840x2160 Low is 81.2 FPS, but Medium drops to 59 FPS, High to 51.8 FPS, and Ultra to 38.1 FPS. The playable settings at 4K include only Low.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 7500F compare to the Ryzen 5 8400F in this game?

A: The two CPUs have nearly identical average benchmark scores. The Ryzen 5 8400F scores 25005, which is 0.2 percent higher than the 7500F's 24964, so performance in Lockdown Protocol would be essentially the same.

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

A: Ultra is playable at 2560x1440 with an average of 62.8 FPS, so it is the best setting that stays above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU limit performance more in this game?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 174.3 FPS, and at 4K Ultra it drops to 38.1 FPS, showing that the graphics card's workload dictates performance across resolutions.

Q: How does the RTX 2070 SUPER compare to the Intel Arc B570 in this title?

A: The Intel Arc B570 has an average score of 20556, which is 1.3 percent higher than the RTX 2070 SUPER's 20282. Frame rates would be nearly identical, within a small margin.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates. Low settings average 174.3 FPS, Medium averages 126 FPS, High averages 106.4 FPS, and Ultra averages 84.1 FPS. All presets clear the 60 FPS threshold by a wide margin, and even the most demanding setting leaves substantial headroom for a high-refresh-rate monitor.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong. Low settings average 128.5 FPS, Medium averages 94.9 FPS, High averages 81.7 FPS, and Ultra averages 62.8 FPS. Ultra is the only preset that comes close to the 60 FPS line, but it still stays above it. The step from High to Ultra at this resolution costs 18.9 FPS, which is the largest single-preset drop at 1440p.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes. Low settings average 81.2 FPS, Medium averages 59 FPS, High averages 51.8 FPS, and Ultra averages 38.1 FPS. Medium falls just below the 60 FPS threshold, making Low the only playable preset at 4K. The gap between Medium and Low is 22.2 FPS, and the gap between Ultra and High is 13.7 FPS, showing that each step up in quality carries a significant cost at this resolution.

The full dataset includes only average FPS values; minimum and maximum frame times were not recorded. The measured numbers are consistent across the three resolutions, with no anomalies or unexpected spikes. The data indicates a smooth progression from 1080p to 1440p to 4K, with the expected degradation as pixel count increases.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the best setting is Ultra, with an average of 84.1 FPS. This is the most demanding preset tested, and it stays comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440, the best setting is also Ultra, with an average of 62.8 FPS. This is a narrow margin over the playable threshold, but it is still sufficient for a smooth experience. Players who prefer extra headroom could drop to High at 81.7 FPS, but the data shows Ultra is playable.

At 3840x2160, the best setting is Low, with an average of 81.2 FPS. Medium falls to 59 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold, so Low is the only viable option at 4K. The database's verdict by resolution confirms this: Low is the sole playable setting at 3840x2160, while all four presets are playable at both 1080p and 1440p.

For players targeting a locked 60 FPS experience, the recommended configuration is Ultra at 1080p or 1440p, and Low at 4K. The measured data shows no other preset at 4K can maintain the playable threshold, so anyone prioritizing resolution over visual fidelity should accept the Low preset's 81.2 FPS average. The overall ranking of 2147 out of 3714 combos reflects this split personality: excellent at mainstream resolutions, but limited at 4K.