Lockdown Protocol

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 1080p with maxed settings?

A: Yes. The recorded data shows the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X with the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT achieves an average of 74.9 FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the most demanding setting that maintains 60 FPS at 1440p?

A: High settings at 2560x1440 deliver an average of 76.9 FPS, making it the highest preset that stays above the 60 FPS threshold. Ultra settings at this resolution drop to 56.5 FPS, which falls short.

Q: Is 4K Ultra playable with this combination?

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 36.9, which is well below the 60 FPS playable threshold. Even Medium settings at 4K only reach 55.1 FPS on average.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in overall benchmark scores?

A: The Ryzen 7 3700X has an average benchmark score of 34,260. Its closest competitor, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350, scores 34,222 (0.1% slower), while the Intel Core i5-13450HX scores 34,333 (0.2% faster). The differences are effectively negligible.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals in overall benchmark scores?

A: The RX 7600 XT has an average benchmark score of 17,083. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 scores 17,208, which is 0.7% higher. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 scores 17,037, just 0.3% lower, meaning these cards deliver very similar raw performance.

Q: Which settings at 1080p give the highest frame rate?

A: Low settings at 1920x1080 produce an average of 164.2 FPS, which is the highest recorded frame rate for this combination across all tested resolutions and presets.

Best Settings per Resolution

The database indicates that each resolution has a clear "best" preset that balances visual quality while maintaining at least 60 FPS on average.

At 3840x2160, the only playable option is Low settings, which delivers an average of 81 FPS. This is the sole preset that clears the 60 FPS threshold at 4K. Medium settings fall to 55.1 FPS, High drops to 47.9 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 36.9 FPS. For 4K owners, the choice is straightforward: run Low or consider dropping the resolution entirely.

At 2560x1440, the best playable preset is High settings, producing an average of 76.9 FPS. This is a strong result, leaving headroom above the 60 FPS line. Medium settings run at 85.1 FPS, which is also perfectly smooth, but High offers better visual fidelity at a still-comfortable frame rate. Ultra at 1440p drops to 56.5 FPS, so it is not recommended if you want to stay above the playable threshold.

At 1920x1080, the best playable preset is Ultra settings, which averages 74.9 FPS. This is the most demanding preset that still clears 60 FPS at 1080p. The frame rate has roughly 15 FPS of headroom, which is acceptable for most titles, though competitive players may prefer High at 104.7 FPS or Medium at 119.4 FPS for extra responsiveness. Low settings reach 164.2 FPS, which is more than enough for high-refresh-rate displays.

CPU and GPU Roles

The recorded data shows a clear pattern of GPU scaling across resolutions and presets, with the CPU playing a relatively consistent supporting role.

At 1080p, the frame rate varies dramatically with preset. Low settings hit 164.2 FPS, Medium reaches 119.4 FPS, High runs at 104.7 FPS, and Ultra drops to 74.9 FPS. This range of 89.3 FPS between Low and Ultra demonstrates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at this resolution. The Ryzen 7 3700X, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, has enough headroom to feed the RX 7600 XT even at the higher frame rates.

Moving to 1440p, the same pattern holds but with tighter margins. Low produces 121.8 FPS, Medium hits 85.1 FPS, High runs at 76.9 FPS, and Ultra falls to 56.5 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra narrows to 65.3 FPS compared to 89.3 FPS at 1080p. This compression suggests the GPU is becoming more saturated as pixel count rises, but the CPU still keeps pace without becoming a limiting factor.

At 4K, the GPU dominance becomes overwhelming. Low settings yield 81 FPS, but Medium drops to 55.1 FPS, High to 47.9 FPS, and Ultra to 36.9 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra is 44.1 FPS, smaller in absolute terms but proportionally significant. The RX 7600 XT is clearly the constraint here; the CPU has plenty of remaining capacity, as evidenced by the fact that even at 4K Low, the system produces 81 FPS. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect frame rates to stay flat across resolutions at identical settings, but they do not.

The takeaway is straightforward: for this game and this hardware combination, the GPU dictates playability at every resolution. The Ryzen 7 3700X is never the limiting component, even at 1080p Low where the system pushes 164.2 FPS. Upgrading the CPU alone would yield little benefit; upgrading the GPU would provide measurable gains at all resolutions, particularly at 1440p and 4K where the current card struggles to maintain high preset frame rates.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The database's nearest rival data provides useful context for builders considering alternative hardware.

For the CPU: The Ryzen 7 3700X has an average benchmark score of 34,260, placing it in the 84th percentile of all CPUs. Its closest competitors are within a fraction of a percent. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 scores 34,222 (0.1% lower), the AMD EPYC 4244P scores 34,220 (0.1% lower), and the Intel Core Ultra 7 165H scores 34,083 (0.5% lower). The Intel Core i5-13450HX scores 34,333, which is 0.2% higher. In practical terms, any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, because the game is GPU-bound with this graphics card. If you already own any of these processors, there is no meaningful reason to swap between them for this title.

For the GPU: The RX 7600 XT has an average benchmark score of 17,083, placing it in the 60th percentile of all GPUs. The nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070, scoring 17,208, which is 0.7% higher. These two cards would produce nearly indistinguishable results in Lockdown Protocol, meaning an RTX 3070 owner should expect the same playable settings and similar FPS figures. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 scores 17,037 (0.3% lower) and the AMD Radeon HD 7970M scores 17,019 (0.4% lower). The NVIDIA Tesla M4 scores 16,932 (0.9% lower). All of these fall within a 0.9% band, so the practical performance difference is minor. Builders with any of these GPUs can reference the RX 7600 XT's measured results as a reliable proxy for expected frame rates.

It is notably the GTX 690 and HD 7970M are significantly older architectures, so while their aggregate benchmark scores are close, their feature sets and driver support may differ. For Lockdown Protocol specifically, the recorded data suggests they would behave similarly, but modern titles often favor newer architectures for features like ray tracing or mesh shaders.

The Verdict

The verdict is clear and depends entirely on your target resolution.

At 3840x2160: This system is only playable on Low settings, which delivers 81 FPS. Medium drops to 55.1 FPS, High to 47.9 FPS, and Ultra to 36.9 FPS. If you own a 4K monitor, you must accept Low settings or reduce the resolution. The 60 FPS threshold is only cleared by the Low preset.

At 2560x1440: The system handles High settings at 76.9 FPS, which is the best playable preset. Medium runs at 85.1 FPS and Low at 121.8 FPS, all above the threshold. Ultra does not make the cut at 56.5 FPS. For 1440p gamers, High is the sweet spot, offering a solid visual upgrade over Medium while maintaining a smooth frame rate.

At 1920x1080: Every preset clears 60 FPS. Ultra runs at 74.9 FPS, High at 104.7 FPS, Medium at 119.4 FPS, and Low at 164.2 FPS. This is the resolution where the combination truly shines. You can max out the game without worry, and even Ultra leaves enough headroom for most gameplay scenarios.

The overall assessment: this PC can run Lockdown Protocol, but the experience is resolution-dependent. At 1080p it is a strong performer, at 1440p it is solid with High settings, and at 4K it is limited to Low. The RX 7600 XT's 16 GB of memory does not help at 4K, as the GPU's compute throughput is the limiting factor, not the frame buffer.

How This Combo Ranks

The database ranks this specific CPU-GPU combination at 2422 out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the lower-middle portion of all tested configurations, which makes sense given the hardware's overall percentiles: the CPU sits in the 84th percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU sits in the 60th percentile of all GPUs.

The ranking reflects a system that is capable but not exceptional for this game. The CPU is clearly above average, but the GPU holds the combo back, particularly at higher resolutions. The 1080p results are competitive, with Ultra at 74.9 FPS placing this system in a comfortable position for most players. The 1440p results are acceptable with High settings, but the inability to run Ultra at 60 FPS prevents the combo from climbing higher in the rankings.

The 4K results are the weakest link. Only the Low preset clears the playable threshold, and even that is marginal for a resolution where many higher-end cards comfortably run High or Ultra. If most of the 3714 tested combos include stronger GPUs, the rank of 2422 is consistent with a system that is best suited for 1080p gaming, acceptable at 1440p, and marginal at 4K.

For builders evaluating this combination, the data suggests it is a balanced 1080p setup with some 1440p capability. The CPU has headroom for a future GPU upgrade, which could significantly improve the combo's ranking if paired with a higher-tier graphics card. As configured, it is a solid mid-range option that handles Lockdown Protocol well at mainstream resolutions.