Lockdown Protocol

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7700 sits at rank 1709 out of 3714 tested combinations in Lockdown Protocol. That places this pairing in the 46th percentile of all tested combos, meaning roughly 54 percent of the configurations in the database deliver higher average frame rates. The ranking is not top-tier, but it is far from the bottom; it is a solidly mid-pack result for a first-person shooter that demands both CPU and GPU throughput.

The CPU itself ranks in the 84th percentile of all processors in the database, which is a strong showing for an eight-core, sixteen-thread part. Its average benchmark score of 34260 puts it within a fraction of a percent of several modern rivals, including the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 at 34222 and the AMD EPYC 4244P at 34220. The Intel Core i5-13450HX scores 34333, which is 0.2 percent higher, and the Intel Core Ultra 7 165H trails at 34083, 0.5 percent lower. The GPU, by contrast, ranks in the 58th percentile of all graphics cards, with an average benchmark score of 15852. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon R9 370X, scores 15862, a negligible 0.1 percent difference. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 sits 1 percent higher at 16014, while the AMD Radeon Pro W5500 sits 1.1 percent lower at 15679. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads this cluster at 16129, 1.7 percent higher.

What this means for Lockdown Protocol is that the system is not a top performer, but it is capable of clearing playable frame rates in most scenarios. The 46th percentile combo ranking is a useful summary: the hardware is balanced enough to avoid severe bottlenecks, yet it does not have the headroom to dominate at maximum settings on high-resolution displays.

CPU and GPU Roles

Lockdown Protocol scales in a way that makes the GPU the primary driver of performance at lower resolutions, while the CPU becomes more relevant as resolution drops and frame rates climb. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system reaches 200 average FPS. That is a high frame rate that demands strong geometry and draw-call throughput, so the Ryzen 7 3700X with its eight Zen 2 cores is doing meaningful work. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average drops to 44 FPS, which is clearly a GPU-limited scenario where the Radeon RX 7700 cannot keep pace with the pixel load.

The scaling between presets shows how the balance shifts. At 3840x2160, moving from Low to Medium costs 28 average FPS (95 down to 67), while moving from Medium to High costs another 8 FPS (67 down to 59). The jump from High to Ultra costs 15 FPS (59 down to 44). At 2560x1440, the same pattern holds but with less severe drops: Low to Medium costs 43 FPS (147 down to 104), Medium to High costs 13 FPS (104 down to 91), and High to Ultra costs 23 FPS (91 down to 68). At 1920x1080, the Low to Medium drop is 58 FPS (200 down to 142), Medium to High is 18 FPS (142 down to 124), and High to Ultra is 31 FPS (124 down to 93).

The resolution scaling reinforces the GPU-bound nature. At Low settings, the system delivers 200 FPS at 1080p, 147 FPS at 1440p, and 95 FPS at 4K. That is a 47 percent reduction from 1080p to 1440p and a 52 percent reduction from 1440p to 4K. At Ultra settings, the numbers are 93 FPS at 1080p, 68 FPS at 1440p, and 44 FPS at 4K. The Ultra preset at 4K is the only configuration that drops below the 60 FPS playability threshold. The CPU is not the limiting factor here; the recorded data shows the GPU is the component that decides whether the game holds 60 FPS at high resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its best results. Low settings produce an average of 200 FPS. Medium settings average 142 FPS, with a minimum of 121 and a maximum of 163. High settings average 124 FPS. Ultra settings average 93 FPS. Every preset at 1080p clears the 60 FPS playability threshold by a wide margin, and even the minimum recorded frame at Medium settings stays above 120 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the averages remain comfortably above 60 FPS across all presets. Low settings average 147 FPS. Medium settings average 104 FPS, with a minimum of 88 and a maximum of 120. High settings average 91 FPS. Ultra settings average 68 FPS. The Medium preset shows a minimum above 88 FPS, which indicates stable frame pacing without severe dips. The Ultra preset at 68 average FPS is still playable, but it lacks the headroom of the lower presets.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes. Low settings average 95 FPS, which is playable. Medium settings average 67 FPS, with a minimum of 57 and a maximum of 77. That minimum is below the 60 FPS threshold, so brief stutters are possible even though the average is acceptable. High settings average 59 FPS, just under the playability line. Ultra settings average 44 FPS, which is not playable by the database standard. The measured data shows that 4K requires Low or Medium settings to stay at or above 60 average FPS, and even Medium carries a risk of sub-60 dips.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals in the database are all within a narrow band of average benchmark scores. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 scores 34222, which is 0.1 percent lower than the Ryzen 7 3700X's 34260. The AMD EPYC 4244P scores 34220, also 0.1 percent lower. The Intel Core i5-13450HX scores 34333, 0.2 percent higher. The Intel Core Ultra 7 165H scores 34083, 0.5 percent lower. Any of these processors would behave nearly identically in Lockdown Protocol, since the differences are under a single percentage point. A builder with one of these chips instead of the Ryzen 7 3700X should expect the same frame rates within measurement noise.

The GPU's nearest rivals are similarly close. The AMD Radeon R9 370X scores 15862, just 0.1 percent higher than the RX 7700's 15852. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 scores 16014, 1 percent higher. The AMD Radeon Pro W5500 scores 15679, 1.1 percent lower. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 16129, 1.7 percent higher. The RTX 3060 Ti is the strongest card in this group, but the margin is small enough that the RX 7700 would deliver nearly the same experience in this game. For Lockdown Protocol specifically, swapping the RX 7700 for any of these cards would not meaningfully change the verdict at any resolution.

The practical takeaway is that the combo behaves like a cluster of similar mid-range hardware. The CPU is slightly above average for its class, and the GPU sits in the middle of its comparison group. Neither component has a standout advantage over its nearest alternatives, which means the system's performance is predictable and consistent.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Lockdown Protocol at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings?

A: Yes. The measured average at 1080p Ultra is 93 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playability threshold. The database lists 1080p Ultra as a playable setting.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 3840x2160?

A: Medium is the best playable setting at 4K, with an average of 67 FPS. However, the minimum recorded frame at Medium is 57 FPS, so dips below 60 are possible. Low settings average 95 FPS and are also playable.

Q: Does the system drop below 60 FPS at 2560x1440?

A: No. All four presets at 1440p average above 60 FPS. The lowest average is Ultra at 68 FPS, and the Medium preset records a minimum of 88 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 3700X scores 34260 on average. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 is 0.1 percent lower, the AMD EPYC 4244P is 0.1 percent lower, the Intel Core i5-13450HX is 0.2 percent higher, and the Intel Core Ultra 7 165H is 0.5 percent lower. All are effectively equal in this game.

Q: How does the GPU compare to the RTX 3060 Ti?

A: The RX 7700 scores 15852 on average, while the RTX 3060 Ti scores 16129. That is a 1.7 percent difference, so the two cards would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol.

Q: What is the weakest configuration for this combo?

A: 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, where the average drops to 44 FPS. High settings at 4K also fall short at 59 average FPS. Both are below the 60 FPS playability threshold.

The Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X and AMD Radeon RX 7700 can run Lockdown Protocol, and the experience depends heavily on resolution and settings. At 1920x1080, every preset clears 60 FPS, with Ultra averaging 93 FPS and Low reaching 200 FPS. This is the sweet spot for the combo; it delivers smooth gameplay at maximum quality without any concerns. At 2560x1440, all four presets also clear 60 FPS, with Ultra at 68 average FPS and Low at 147 average FPS. The 1440p Ultra result is playable, but the margin above the threshold is thinner, so players who prioritize frame stability may prefer High at 91 average FPS.

At 3840x2160, the system is only partially successful. Low settings average 95 FPS and Medium averages 67 FPS, both playable. High averages 59 FPS, just below the line, and Ultra averages 44 FPS, well below it. The database verdict confirms that Low and Medium are the playable settings at 4K, with Medium being the best choice at 67 average FPS despite a recorded minimum of 57. For a competitive FPS, the 1080p and 1440p results are strong, and even the 4K Medium setting is usable for less demanding play. The system is not a high-refresh 4K machine, but it is a capable 1080p and 1440p performer that can handle Lockdown Protocol with room to spare.