Lockdown Protocol

Lockdown Protocol is a demanding FPS title, and this pairing of an AMD Ryzen 7 3700X with an AMD Radeon RX 570 produces a very specific performance profile. The recorded data shows a system that is heavily constrained at higher resolutions, but finds a clear, playable niche at 1080p with reduced graphical settings. The 8-core, 16-thread processor is not the limiting factor here; rather, the GPU’s 4 GB of GDDR5 memory and GCN 4.0 architecture dictate the outcome. The measurements indicate a hard ceiling that prevents smooth gameplay above 1920x1080, and even at that resolution, only the lowest preset consistently clears the 60 FPS threshold.

Best Settings per Resolution

Based on the recorded frame rate data, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 frames per second is only achievable at a single resolution. The database shows that for 3840x2160, no settings preset reaches 60 FPS. The highest average recorded at this resolution is 36 FPS on Low settings, which falls far short of the playable threshold. Similarly, at 2560x1440, no preset achieves 60 FPS; the best result is 56 FPS on Low settings, which misses the cutoff by a narrow margin. The only resolution where the system meets the 60 FPS requirement is 1920x1080. Here, the Low preset delivers an average of 77 FPS, and this is the only settings level at 1080p that clears the threshold. The High preset at 1080p averages 47 FPS, Medium averages 54 FPS, and Ultra averages 36 FPS, all below the 60 FPS mark. Therefore, the recommended configuration for playable performance is 1920x1080 with Low settings, yielding an average of 77 FPS.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 4K resolution?

A: No. The recorded data shows that at 3840x2160, the average frame rates are 22 FPS on High, 26 FPS on Medium, 36 FPS on Low, and 17 FPS on Ultra. None of these approach the 60 FPS playable threshold, so the game is not playable at 4K.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 1440p?

A: The data indicates that no setting at 2560x1440 achieves 60 FPS. The highest average is 56 FPS on Low, which is below the playable threshold. The database lists no playable settings for this resolution.

Q: At what resolution and settings does this system hit 60 FPS?

A: The only combination that clears 60 FPS is 1920x1080 with the Low setting preset. The average FPS at that configuration is 77 FPS, which is above the playable threshold of 60 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU’s benchmark score compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 3700X has an average benchmark score of 34260. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350, scores 34222, which is a 0.1% difference. Another rival, the Intel Core i5-13450HX, scores 34333, which is 0.2% higher. The CPU’s percentile rank is 84, meaning it outperforms 84% of all tested CPUs.

Q: What is the GPU’s performance percentile compared to other graphics cards?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 570 sits in the 74th percentile of all GPUs in the database. Its average benchmark score is 28766. The closest rival is the AMD Radeon RX 6800M with a score of 28874, which represents a 0.4% difference.

Q: Does the GPU’s memory size limit the game’s performance?

A: The GPU has 4 GB of GDDR5 memory with a memory bus of 256 bit and bandwidth of 224.0 GB/s. The observed frame rates, particularly the drop to a maximum of 30 FPS at 4K Medium settings, suggest that the memory capacity and bandwidth are insufficient for higher resolutions and quality presets in Lockdown Protocol.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark data provides a clear picture of performance across three resolutions and four settings levels. The frame rate measurements are recorded in average, minimum, and maximum values where available.

At 3840x2160, the average frame rates are consistently low. With the Low preset, the average FPS is 36. The Medium preset yields an average of 26 FPS, with a minimum of 22 FPS and a maximum of 30 FPS. The High preset drops to an average of 22 FPS. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, with an average of 17 FPS. No minimum or maximum values are recorded for Low, High, or Ultra at this resolution, but the Medium setting shows a narrow band between 22 and 30 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the performance improves but remains below the playable threshold. The Low preset averages 56 FPS. The Medium preset averages 40 FPS, with a minimum of 34 FPS and a maximum of 46 FPS. The High preset averages 35 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 26 FPS. As with 4K, minimum and maximum values are only provided for the Medium preset.

At 1920x1080, the results show the system’s only playable configuration. The Low preset averages 77 FPS. The Medium preset averages 54 FPS, with a minimum of 46 FPS and a maximum of 63 FPS. The High preset averages 47 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 36 FPS. The Low preset is the only one that clears the 60 FPS threshold, while the Medium preset’s maximum frame rate of 63 FPS suggests occasional playable moments but not sustained performance.

The pattern across all resolutions is consistent: the frame rate scales directly with the preset quality, and the gap between Low and Ultra is significant. At 1080p, the difference between Low (77 FPS) and Ultra (36 FPS) is 41 frames per second, which is a massive impact on playability.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The database provides nearest rival comparisons for both the CPU and GPU, which helps identify hardware that would behave in a similar manner in Lockdown Protocol.

For the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X, the nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 with an average score of 34222, a delta of 0.1% from the 3700X’s score of 34260. The AMD EPYC 4244P scores 34220, also a 0.1% delta. The Intel Core i5-13450HX scores 34333, which is a delta of -0.2%. The Intel Core Ultra 7 165H scores 34083, a delta of 0.5%. These small deltas indicate that all four rivals would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Lockdown Protocol. Since the game’s frame rates are clearly GPU-limited at most settings, swapping the 3700X for any of these would not materially change the FPS in the scenarios measured.

For the GPU, the AMD Radeon RX 570’s nearest rival is the AMD Radeon RX 6800M, with an average score of 28874, which is a -0.4% delta. The AMD Radeon R9 M295X scores 28580, a 0.7% delta. The AMD Radeon RX 470 scores 28996, a -0.8% delta. The NVIDIA Quadro RTX 8000 scores 28421, a 1.2% delta. The RX 470 is particularly relevant as it is the same architecture (GCN 4.0) and likely has similar memory configuration, so it would produce almost identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol. The RX 6800M, despite being a mobile part, has a benchmark score that is nearly the same, indicating that it would also be constrained to the same Low settings at 1080p for 60 FPS gameplay.

These rival comparisons show that the performance profile is not an outlier. The system’s behavior in Lockdown Protocol is representative of its class; any of the listed alternatives would likely produce the same verdict: playable only at 1080p Low.

The Verdict

The verdict from the database is clear: this PC can run Lockdown Protocol, but only under very specific conditions. The recorded data shows that the system meets the playable threshold of 60 FPS at 1920x1080 with the Low preset, achieving an average of 77 FPS. This is the only playable configuration.

At 2560x1440, the system fails to reach 60 FPS on any preset. The closest is Low at 56 FPS, which is 4 frames per second short of the threshold. The Medium preset averages 40 FPS, High averages 35 FPS, and Ultra averages 26 FPS. The data indicates that the GPU simply does not have the rendering power to sustain 60 FPS at this resolution, regardless of the quality settings.

At 3840x2160, the situation is worse. The highest average frame rate is 36 FPS on Low, and the Ultra preset averages only 17 FPS. These frame rates are not just below 60 FPS; they are below 30 FPS, which would be considered a stuttering, unresponsive experience for a first-person shooter.

The verdict by resolution is clear: the database lists playable settings only for 1920x1080 with the Low preset. The CPU is not the issue; the 3700X has a benchmark score of 34260 with a percentile of 84, which is more than adequate for modern games. The bottleneck is the GPU. The 4GB memory and the GCN 4.0 architecture, which is from 2017, are not capable of handling Lockdown Protocol’s demands at higher resolutions or with higher quality settings.

For a player who is willing to run the game at 1080p with the Low preset, the system will deliver an average of 77 FPS, which is above the playable threshold and should provide a responsive experience. However, any attempt to raise the settings to Medium (54 FPS) or play at 1440p will result in frame rates that are below the standard for a playable FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X and the AMD Radeon RX 570 ranks 3544 out of 3714 tested combos in the database for Lockdown Protocol. This places the system in the bottom 5% of all configurations that have been benchmarked for this game. The rank is very low, which is consistent with the measured frame rates: the system is only capable of playable performance at 1080p with the lowest settings.

The low rank is not a surprise given the GPU’s age and memory capacity. The GPU is in the 74th percentile of all GPUs, but the game’s demands at higher resolutions are simply too high. The CPU’s strong performance (84th percentile) does not compensate for the GPU’s limitations in a graphics-intensive title. The combination’s rank reflects the fact that most other tested systems have either a more powerful GPU or a more balanced configuration.

The data shows that this combo is positioned for very light gaming. If the goal is to play Lockdown Protocol at 1080p with minimal quality, it will work. But the rank and the measured FPS make it clear that this is not a system for high-refresh or high-resolution gaming in this title. The 3544th rank out of 3714 is a strong indicator that the user should expect to play at the lowest possible settings and resolution to get a smooth experience. The closest rivals on the GPU side, such as the RX 470, would likely rank similarly, which reinforces the notion that this performance tier is at the entry level for Lockdown Protocol.