Lockdown Protocol

Lockdown Protocol, a 2024 FPS title, puts the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER combination through its paces. The benchmark data shows a system that is not merely adequate but decisively overpowered for the game's demands, with every tested settings preset at every resolution clearing the 60 FPS playability threshold. This analysis examines the measured performance, contextualizes it within the broader hardware landscape, and breaks down where the CPU and GPU each exert their influence.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the tested database of hardware combinations, this pairing of the Ryzen 5 7600X and RTX 4070 SUPER achieves a combo rank of 611 out of 3714 combos, placing it in the top 16.5% of all tested system configurations for Lockdown Protocol. This is a strong placement, indicating that the system sits well above the median performer, though it is not at the absolute bleeding edge of the ranking table. The percentile data for the individual components reinforces this position; the CPU sits at the 79th percentile and the GPU at the 83rd percentile against all other parts.

The rank is a single metric, but it aligns with the measured FPS data. The combination is clearly capable of delivering high frame rates across the board, which is the primary reason for its top-quartile standing. The data suggests that this system is built for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1440p and can even tackle 4K with demanding settings. The fact that the lowest average FPS recorded in the entire test suite is 62.5 FPS (at 4K Ultra) means the combo never dips below the 60 FPS target in any scenario, a key factor in its high rank. The system is not just fast; it is consistently fast, with no weak points in the tested settings spectrum.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the most demanding preset that still achieves an average of at least 60 FPS has been identified. The verdict is straightforward: this system can run the game at maximum settings at every resolution tested.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the Ultra preset delivers an average of 62.5 FPS, which is only slightly above the 60 FPS target. This is the most demanding scenario tested, and the system passes, but with little headroom. For a more comfortable margin, the High preset at 4K produces an average of 85 FPS, offering a better balance for players who want to ensure smoothness over absolute visual fidelity.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), the Ultra preset is not only playable but performs exceptionally well, hitting an average of 98.2 FPS. This is the sweet spot for the combo, providing a high level of visual detail while maintaining frame rates that will satisfy users with high-refresh-rate displays. The jump from 4K to 1440p provides a significant performance boost of over 57% (from 62.5 to 98.2 FPS) at the same Ultra settings.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the Ultra preset reaches an average of 134.4 FPS, making it ideal for competitive play where high frame rates are paramount. The system is so powerful at this resolution that even the most demanding preset is far from a challenge, leaving substantial performance headroom.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest settings preset I can use to stay above 60 FPS at 4K?

A: The Ultra preset at 3840x2160 resolution maintains an average of 62.5 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold. This is the most demanding playable setting at that resolution.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 7600X and RTX 4070 SUPER combo more suited for 1440p or 4K gaming in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The data indicates a clear sweet spot at 2560x1440, where the Ultra preset achieves 98.2 FPS, offering a high-fidelity experience with excellent smoothness. While 4K is playable, the 1440p performance provides a much larger frame rate cushion.

Q: How much performance is gained by lowering the resolution from 4K to 1440p on Ultra settings?

A: The average frame rate increases from 62.5 FPS at 3840x2160 to 98.2 FPS at 2560x1440, which is an improvement of 35.7 FPS or about 57%.

Q: Does this system ever fall below the 60 FPS playability threshold in the tested settings?

A: No. The lowest average FPS recorded across all resolutions and settings presets is 62.5 FPS at 4K Ultra. All other configurations produce higher average frame rates.

Q: What is the performance difference between the Low and Ultra presets at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves an average of 287.4 FPS, while the Ultra preset achieves 134.4 FPS. This represents a 153 FPS difference, showing the significant impact of the visual settings on performance.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 SUPER compare to the RTX 4090 Mobile in terms of average benchmark score?

A: The RTX 4070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 43223, while the RTX 4090 Mobile has a score of 43667, making the RTX 4090 Mobile approximately 1% faster in that specific metric.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X has an average benchmark score of 27636. The nearest rivals in terms of performance are very closely matched. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and Intel Core i5-12600K both have an average score of 27578, a negligible 0.2% difference. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800 scores 27535, a 0.4% difference. On the other side, the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE scores slightly higher at 27712, a -0.3% difference. In practical terms, any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical performance in Lockdown Protocol, as the game is unlikely to be bottlenecked by a processor in this performance class.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 43223. Its closest rivals are all within a 1% performance delta. The NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB scores 43262 (-0.1%), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile scores 43268 (-0.1%), and the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 scores 43301 (-0.2%). The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile is the only one that scores higher at 43667, representing a 1% delta. These alternatives would produce near-identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, making any of them a viable substitute from a pure performance standpoint.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data shows a consistent and predictable scaling pattern across resolutions and settings.

At 1920x1080:

• Low: 287.4 FPS average
• Medium: 206.0 FPS average
• High: 177.7 FPS average
• Ultra: 134.4 FPS average

The progression from Low to Ultra sees a 153 FPS drop, with the most significant single-step decrease occurring between Medium and High (28.3 FPS) and High and Ultra (43.3 FPS).

At 2560x1440:

• Low: 209.8 FPS average
• Medium: 152.8 FPS average
• High: 131.5 FPS average
• Ultra: 98.2 FPS average

The scaling is similar to 1080p, but with lower absolute numbers. The jump from Medium to High is a loss of 21.3 FPS, and from High to Ultra is 33.3 FPS.

At 3840x2160:

• Low: 136.4 FPS average
• Medium: 97.5 FPS average
• High: 85.0 FPS average
• Ultra: 62.5 FPS average

At 4K, the settings choices have a dramatic impact. The difference between Low and Ultra is 73.9 FPS, and the gap between High and Ultra is a substantial 22.5 FPS. The system maintains a playable average even at the highest load, but the margin shrinks considerably.

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous: Yes, this PC can run Lockdown Protocol with exceptional capability. According to the verdictByResolution data, the combo achieves playable status at every resolution and on every settings preset tested. The playable settings list for 3840x2160, 2560x1440, and 1920x1080 all include High, Low, Medium, and Ultra, confirming that the 60 FPS threshold is cleared across the board.

For a definitive answer on the best experience, the system can run the game at Ultra settings with an average of 134.4 FPS at 1080p, at Ultra settings with an average of 98.2 FPS at 1440p, and at Ultra settings with an average of 62.5 FPS at 4K. This means a user has complete freedom to choose their preferred resolution and visual quality without having to compromise on the "Ultra" preset. The only caveat is that 4K Ultra is close to the 60 FPS boundary, so users with a 4K display who desire more headroom might prefer the High preset, which offers an 85 FPS average. In summary, this is a high-performance pairing that leaves very little on the table for this specific FPS title.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS data across resolutions and settings reveals how the workload is distributed between the Ryzen 5 7600X and the RTX 4070 SUPER. The pattern shows a classic case where the GPU becomes the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions and settings, while the CPU's role is more prominent at lower resolutions.

Looking at the scaling from 1080p to 4K on the same settings, we see a significant performance drop. For instance, on Ultra settings, the average FPS falls from 134.4 at 1080p to 98.2 at 1440p, and finally to 62.5 at 4K. This is a 53% reduction in frame rate from 1080p to 4K. This drop is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario; as the resolution increases, the number of pixels to render grows exponentially, placing a much heavier load on the graphics card. The CPU's workload remains relatively constant since it is primarily dealing with game logic and draw calls, which are not as resolution-dependent.

The settings scaling within a single resolution reinforces this. At 1080p, moving from Low to Ultra results in a 153 FPS loss (from 287.4 to 134.4). While the CPU is more capable at 1080p, the sheer 2.1x difference in frame rate between Low and Ultra is still primarily driven by the GPU's rendering workload. The CPU is not the bottleneck here, as evidenced by the fact that it can produce over 287 FPS on Low settings. The GPU is the component that is working harder to process the increased visual complexity at higher presets.

At 4K, the GPU's dominance becomes even more pronounced. The frame rate is consistently lower, and the difference between Low and Ultra (136.4 to 62.5 FPS) shows that the GPU is heavily saturated. The Ryzen 5 7600X, with its single-thread benchmark score of 1060 in 3dmark and 1965 in Cinebench R23, is more than sufficient to feed the RTX 4070 SUPER in this title. The data suggests that for Lockdown Protocol, the RTX 4070 SUPER is the performance-defining component at all resolutions, but its load is most critical at 4K. At 1080p, the system is so powerful that it is unlikely to be strictly bound by either component, though the GPU still sets the performance ceiling based on the settings chosen.