Lockdown Protocol

Measured FPS Breakdown

Lockdown Protocol's recorded frame rates for this combination of AMD Ryzen 7 3700X and AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT show a clear hierarchy across resolutions and quality presets. The database includes average FPS values for four settings levels (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) at three resolutions, with no minimum or maximum frame time data recorded for any configuration.

At 3840x2160, the average frame rates range from 62.8 FPS at Ultra to 136 FPS at Low. The Medium preset delivers 96.5 FPS, while High sits between them at 79.6 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra spans 73.2 FPS, indicating that quality settings have a substantial impact at 4K. Ultra remains above the 60 FPS playability threshold, but with only a 2.8 FPS margin, it is the least comfortable configuration in the entire dataset.

Moving to 2560x1440, the same pattern holds but with more headroom. Low settings produce 190.5 FPS, Medium reaches 145.8 FPS, High achieves 130 FPS, and Ultra drops to 95.7 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra here is 94.8 FPS, a larger absolute gap than at 4K, which reflects the reduced pixel load allowing the GPU to stretch its performance legs. Every preset at 1440p clears the 60 FPS threshold by a wide margin, with even the most demanding setting sitting 35.7 FPS above the playability line.

At 1920x1080, the results approach the upper bound of what this hardware can deliver. Low settings average 207.6 FPS, Medium reaches 184.6 FPS, High manages 174.4 FPS, and Ultra still holds 129.3 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 78.3 FPS, slightly narrower than at 1440p, which suggests the CPU begins to assert more influence at lower resolutions. Even at Ultra, the frame rate is more than double the 60 FPS playability threshold.

The data shows no min or max FPS values recorded for any configuration, so variance analysis is not possible from the available measurements. All reported figures are averages, and the database treats them as the primary indicator of playability.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling patterns across resolutions reveal which component carries the load in Lockdown Protocol. At 3840x2160, the transition from Low to Ultra reduces average FPS from 136 to 62.8, a 53.8% drop. At 2560x1440, the same settings change reduces performance from 190.5 to 95.7, a 49.8% drop. At 1920x1080, Low to Ultra goes from 207.6 to 129.3, a 37.7% drop. The diminishing percentage loss as resolution decreases points to the GPU being the dominant constraint at 4K, while the CPU becomes progressively more relevant at 1080p.

The resolution scaling itself reinforces this interpretation. Comparing Ultra settings across resolutions, 1440p delivers 95.7 FPS versus 62.8 FPS at 4K, a 52.4% improvement from lowering resolution. At 1080p Ultra, the 129.3 FPS figure represents a 35.1% improvement over 1440p Ultra. The larger jump from 4K to 1440p compared to 1440p to 1080p suggests that pixel fill rate is the primary limiter at higher resolutions, while at 1080p the frame rate gains shrink because the CPU starts to cap throughput.

For Low settings, the pattern is similar but compressed. At 4K Low, the system produces 136 FPS; at 1440p Low it reaches 190.5 FPS; at 1080p Low it hits 207.6 FPS. The 1440p to 1080p gain of only 17.1 FPS, versus the 4K to 1440p gain of 54.5 FPS, indicates that at Low settings and 1080p, the Ryzen 7 3700X's eight cores and sixteen threads are approaching their ceiling for this game engine. The GPU has ample headroom, but the CPU cannot feed frames fast enough to push much beyond the 207.6 FPS mark.

The Ryzen 7 3700X has a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, with 32 MB of L3 cache. These specifications align with the observed behavior: at 1080p, where CPU-bound scenarios are more common, the frame rate differences between Medium (184.6 FPS), High (174.4 FPS), and Low (207.6 FPS) are relatively modest compared to the 4K spread. The Radeon RX 7900 XT, with 20 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 320-bit bus and 800.0 GB/s bandwidth, clearly has more than enough throughput for this game, as evidenced by the 4K Low result of 136 FPS.

In summary, the GPU dominates performance at 3840x2160, while the CPU becomes a meaningful co-limiter at 1920x1080. The 2560x1440 resolution represents a balanced zone where both components contribute, but neither fully bottlenecks the other.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The database's nearest rival comparisons place both components in specific performance neighborhoods. For the Ryzen 7 3700X, the closest matches by average benchmark score are the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 with a 0.1% positive delta, the AMD EPYC 4244P also at 0.1%, the Intel Core i5-13450HX at -0.2%, and the Intel Core Ultra 7 165H at 0.5%. These deltas are all within half a percentage point, meaning a user swapping between any of these CPUs would see virtually identical CPU-side performance in Lockdown Protocol. The Ryzen AI 7 350 and EPYC 4244P are marginally ahead, while the i5-13450HX is slightly behind, but the differences are negligible in real-world frame rates.

For the Radeon RX 7900 XT, the nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon 660M with a -0.5% delta, the NVIDIA RTX A2000 Mobile at -0.5%, the AMD Radeon RX 570X at -0.9%, and the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT at 1.5%. The first three are effectively identical in average score, while the RX 9070 XT sits 1.5% higher. It is notably these rivals span very different market segments: the Radeon 660M is an integrated GPU, the RTX A2000 Mobile is a laptop workstation part, and the RX 570X is a much older discrete GPU. Their similar average scores in the database suggest that the benchmark aggregation smooths out differences that would be more pronounced in gaming-specific workloads.

For a user considering alternatives, the practical takeaway is that the Ryzen 7 3700X sits in a dense cluster of mid-range CPUs, and the Radeon RX 7900 XT sits in a broader cluster that includes some unexpected entries. Within Lockdown Protocol specifically, the measured FPS would likely be within a few frames of any of these rivals, assuming no other system differences. The CPU alternatives are all recent or enterprise parts, while the GPU alternatives lean toward mobile or legacy hardware, which highlights how the average benchmark score can group disparate products.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol at all tested resolutions and settings. The verdict data confirms that every combination of resolution and preset clears the 60 FPS playability threshold. At 3840x2160, the playable settings include High, Low, Medium, and Ultra, with Ultra achieving 62.8 FPS. At 2560x1440, all four settings are also playable, with Ultra reaching 95.7 FPS. At 1920x1080, every preset is playable, and Ultra delivers 129.3 FPS.

The 4K Ultra result is the only configuration that approaches the threshold. With 62.8 FPS, there is a 2.8 FPS cushion, which is thin for competitive FPS play where frame pacing consistency matters. However, based on average FPS alone, the system qualifies as playable. For users who prefer a more comfortable margin, dropping to High at 4K yields 79.6 FPS, which is 16.8 FPS above the Ultra result and provides substantially more headroom.

At 1440p and 1080p, the verdict is unambiguous: the system has strong performance at every quality level. The lowest recorded result across both resolutions is 95.7 FPS at 1440p Ultra, which is 35.7 FPS above the threshold. No settings adjustments are needed to achieve playability at these resolutions.

The Ryzen 7 3700X, despite being from the 3000 series with a 2019 release date, does not prevent the system from exceeding 60 FPS anywhere in the tested range. The Radeon RX 7900 XT provides the bulk of the rendering power, and the combination works well for this FPS title.

Best Settings per Resolution

The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at each resolution is Ultra in all three cases. The exact average FPS at those settings are as follows:

At 3840x2160, Ultra settings produce 62.8 FPS. This is the best visual quality available while remaining playable. The margin is slim, but the database records it as the optimal choice for maximum fidelity at 4K.

At 2560x1440, Ultra settings produce 95.7 FPS. This provides both high visual quality and a comfortable performance buffer. The 35.7 FPS margin over the threshold means users can expect consistent frame delivery without needing to compromise on settings.

At 1920x1080, Ultra settings produce 129.3 FPS. This is more than double the playability threshold, making it the clear recommendation for users who prioritize smoothness alongside maximum quality. The gap between Ultra and the next lower setting, High at 174.4 FPS, is 45.1 FPS, so there is no practical reason to reduce settings at 1080p unless targeting very high refresh rates.

For users with displays that exceed 60 Hz, the data suggests that 1440p Ultra at 95.7 FPS or 1080p Ultra at 129.3 FPS would pair well with 144 Hz monitors, while 4K Ultra at 62.8 FPS would be better suited to 60 Hz panels.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Lockdown Protocol at 4K Ultra settings?

A: Yes. The recorded average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 62.8 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playability threshold by 2.8 FPS.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this hardware in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The highest recorded average is 207.6 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: How much performance drops when moving from 1440p to 4K at Ultra settings?

A: At 2560x1440 Ultra, the average is 95.7 FPS. At 3840x2160 Ultra, the average is 62.8 FPS. The difference is 32.9 FPS, a 34.4% reduction.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important at 1080p in this game?

A: At 1920x1080, the frame rate gains from lowering resolution are smaller than at higher resolutions, indicating the CPU becomes more relevant. The Ryzen 7 3700X's performance limits appear to cap gains around the 207.6 FPS mark at Low settings.

Q: What are the nearest rival CPUs to the Ryzen 7 3700X according to the database?

A: The nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 at 0.1% delta, the AMD EPYC 4244P at 0.1%, the Intel Core i5-13450HX at -0.2%, and the Intel Core Ultra 7 165H at 0.5%.

Q: Does the Radeon RX 7900 XT have any rival GPUs with similar average scores?

A: Yes. The AMD Radeon 660M, NVIDIA RTX A2000 Mobile, and AMD Radeon RX 570X all have deltas within -0.5% to -0.9%, while the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT is 1.5% ahead.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of AMD Ryzen 7 3700X and AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT ranks 792 out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places the system in the top 21.3% of all recorded configurations. The rank reflects the strong GPU performance offset by the older CPU, which is not the fastest in the database but remains sufficient for this game's demands.

The percentile data supports this positioning. The Ryzen 7 3700X sits at the 84th percentile when compared to all CPUs in the database, while the Radeon RX 7900 XT sits at the 55th percentile among all GPUs. The CPU is clearly the stronger component relative to its peers, while the GPU is more mid-pack in the broader benchmark context. Despite the GPU's modest percentile, the measured FPS in Lockdown Protocol is high across all resolutions, indicating that this particular game does not fully stress the RX 7900 XT.

Given that the rank is 792 out of 3714, there are 791 combos that perform better in this game. These would likely include newer CPUs paired with top-tier GPUs. However, the gap in practical terms is narrow: this system already achieves 129.3 FPS at 1080p Ultra and 62.8 FPS at 4K Ultra, so higher-ranked combos would mostly benefit users targeting extreme refresh rates or higher fidelity settings not present in the current measurement set.

The database records this as a measured configuration, not an estimate, which adds confidence to the ranking. Users considering this combo for Lockdown Protocol can expect performance that comfortably exceeds the playability threshold at every tested setting, with the only caveat being the slim margin at 4K Ultra.