Lockdown Protocol

FAQ

Q: Can the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER run Lockdown Protocol at 60 FPS?

A: Yes. At every tested resolution (3840x2160, 2560x1440, 1920x1080), all four settings presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) maintain an average framerate at or above the playable threshold of 60 FPS. The lowest recorded average is 64 FPS at 4K Ultra.

Q: What is the best settings preset at 4K resolution?

A: The Ultra preset at 3840x2160 delivers an average of 64 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold. This makes Ultra the most demanding playable preset at 4K for this combo.

Q: How does this combo rank among tested combinations for Lockdown Protocol?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER ranks 620th out of 3714 tested combos, placing it in the top 16.7% of all tested configurations for this game.

Q: What is the difference in average FPS between Low and Ultra at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 212 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 99 FPS. This represents a 113 FPS drop (approximately 53%) when moving from the lowest to the highest quality preset.

Q: Which component has a higher benchmark percentile?

A: The CPU (AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D) sits at the 89th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER) sits at the 83rd percentile among all GPUs. Both are high-performing parts, but the CPU ranks slightly higher in its respective pool.

Q: Are there any settings where the average FPS falls below 60 at any resolution?

A: No. The lowest average FPS recorded across all resolution and preset combinations is 64 FPS at 4K Ultra. Every tested configuration exceeds the playable threshold.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER achieves a rank of 620 out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. This places the configuration in the upper echelon of tested hardware pairings — roughly the top 16.7% of all combinations in the database. The rank reflects a system that comfortably handles the game across the board, with no resolution or preset dipping below the 60 FPS playability threshold.

The combination's strength is evident in the consistency of results. At 1920x1080, even the most demanding Ultra preset produces an average of 135 FPS, which is more than double the playable threshold. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset still maintains 99 FPS on average. The 4K results are where the hardware shows its limits, but even there, the Ultra preset holds at 64 FPS — a narrow but genuine clearance above the 60 FPS line.

The percentile rankings reinforce this picture. The CPU's 89th percentile placement among all CPUs and the GPU's 83rd percentile among all GPUs indicate a balanced pairing where neither component is a glaring bottleneck. The rank of 620 of 3714 reflects this balance: the combo is not at the very top of the leaderboard, but it sits comfortably ahead of the vast majority of tested configurations.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D's nearest rivals in average benchmark score are tightly clustered. The Intel Core Ultra X9 388H scores 44466, a mere 0.2% higher than the Ryzen's 44573 average. The Intel Core i9-13950HX follows at 44342, trailing by 0.5%. The AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 scores 44309, a 0.6% gap. The Intel Core i5-14600 sits at 44889, which is 0.7% ahead of the Ryzen. These four processors would deliver near-identical CPU-bound performance in Lockdown Protocol, with deltas under one percent in synthetic benchmarks.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER's nearest rivals are equally close. The NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB scores 43262, a 0.1% gap from the RTX 4070 SUPER's 43223 average. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile matches at 43268, also 0.1% off. The NVIDIA Quadro M6000 (non-24GB variant) scores 43301, a 0.2% difference. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile scores 43667, which is 1% higher. Any of these GPUs would produce nearly identical framerates in this game, given the sub-1% performance deltas for most of them.

The practical implication is that swapping in any of these nearby components would yield benchmark results within the margin of error. A system with the Intel Core i5-14600 instead of the Ryzen 5 7500X3D, or with the RTX 4090 Mobile instead of the RTX 4070 SUPER, would land at essentially the same FPS figures in Lockdown Protocol.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol at 60 FPS across every resolution and preset combination tested. The data shows a clean sweep: all four presets at all three resolutions clear the 60 FPS playable threshold.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers 135 FPS on average, providing a wide margin above the threshold. The Medium preset jumps to 206 FPS, High reaches 180 FPS, and Low tops out at 275 FPS. At 2560x1440, Ultra maintains 99 FPS, Medium hits 151 FPS, High sits at 132 FPS, and Low reaches 212 FPS. At 3840x2160, Ultra drops to 64 FPS — still above the line but with a thinner margin. Medium averages 97 FPS, High reaches 85 FPS, and Low hits 137 FPS.

The verdict is straightforward: the combo is playable at maximum quality at every resolution. The 4K Ultra result of 64 FPS is the only configuration where the margin above 60 FPS is narrow, but it remains a passing result. For users who prefer higher refresh rates at 4K, dropping to the High preset (85 FPS) or Medium preset (97 FPS) provides additional headroom.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals how the balance between CPU and GPU shifts across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the framerates are exceptionally high — 275 FPS on Low — suggesting the game is well within the capabilities of both components. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a drop from 275 to 135 FPS, a 51% reduction that indicates the GPU is the primary driver of performance at this resolution, as the CPU has ample headroom.

At 2560x1440, the pattern holds but with lower absolute numbers. Low averages 212 FPS, dropping to 99 FPS at Ultra — a 53% reduction. The proportional drop is similar to 1080p, which suggests the GPU remains the dominant factor. However, the absolute values are lower across the board, indicating that the increased pixel count places additional load on the rendering pipeline.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes. Low averages 137 FPS, while Ultra drops to 64 FPS — a 53% reduction again, consistent with the other resolutions. The consistency of this scaling pattern across all three resolutions points to a GPU-bound workload at every setting level. The CPU's role is to feed the GPU with data, and the Ryzen 5 7500X3D's high percentile ranking (89th) ensures it does so without becoming a limiting factor.

The data indicates that the GPU is the more critical component for Lockdown Protocol across all tested resolutions. The framerate scaling is proportional to the quality preset increases, which is classic GPU-bound behavior. The CPU's performance headroom is sufficient at every resolution, as evidenced by the fact that even the most demanding 4K Ultra configuration maintains 64 FPS.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 64 FPS. This is the maximum quality setting available and it barely clears the threshold.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are also Ultra, with an average of 99 FPS. This provides a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS line while delivering the highest visual quality.

At 1920x1080, Ultra is again the best settings preset, achieving 135 FPS on average. This is more than double the playable threshold, giving users substantial headroom for competitive play or high refresh rate displays.

In all three cases, the Ultra preset is the highest quality option that maintains playable framerates. The only resolution where this is a close call is 4K, where the 64 FPS average leaves just 4 FPS of margin. At 1440p and 1080p, the margins are much larger, making Ultra a safe choice without any performance concerns.

Measured FPS Breakdown

3840x2160:

• Low: 137 average FPS
• Medium: 97 average FPS, 83 minimum, 112 maximum
• High: 85 average FPS
• Ultra: 64 average FPS

The 4K results show a steady progression from Low to Ultra. The Medium preset provides the only min/max data in this resolution, with a range of 83 to 112 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 73 FPS, demonstrating the significant cost of quality settings at this resolution.

2560x1440:

• Low: 212 average FPS
• Medium: 151 average FPS, 128 minimum, 173 maximum
• High: 132 average FPS
• Ultra: 99 average FPS

At 1440p, the framerates are substantially higher. The Medium preset records a min/max range of 128 to 173 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 113 FPS, reflecting the same proportional scaling seen at 4K but with higher absolute values.

1920x1080:

• Low: 275 average FPS
• Medium: 206 average FPS, 175 minimum, 237 maximum
• High: 180 average FPS
• Ultra: 135 average FPS

The 1080p results show the highest framerates in the dataset. The Medium preset spans 175 to 237 FPS. Low reaches 275 FPS on average, while Ultra still maintains 135 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 140 FPS, the largest absolute drop among the three resolutions.

Across all resolutions, the Medium preset is the only one with complete min/max data recorded. The minimum framerates stay well above the 60 FPS threshold in every case, with the lowest recorded minimum being 83 FPS at 4K Medium. The data confirms that this combo delivers a smooth, playable experience at every tested configuration.