Lockdown Protocol

Measured FPS Breakdown

Lockdown Protocol is a demanding FPS title, and the recorded data for the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 shows a wide performance spread depending on resolution and quality preset. The database contains average frame rates for twelve distinct configurations, spanning three resolutions and four settings levels. Minimum and maximum frame rate values were not recorded for any of these configurations, so the analysis relies solely on average FPS.

At 1920x1080, the combination delivers its strongest results. With the Low preset, the average frame rate reaches 73.7 FPS, which is the highest recorded figure across the entire test matrix. Moving up to Medium settings, the average drops to 55.9 FPS, a reduction of roughly 24% from the Low preset. High settings produce an average of 47.8 FPS, and the Ultra preset falls to 36.5 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at this resolution represents a 37.2 FPS spread, indicating that the GPU is the primary constraint as settings increase.

At 2560x1440, performance diminishes noticeably. The Low preset averages 56.2 FPS, which is still above the 60 FPS threshold used by the database, but it is a substantial 17.5 FPS drop compared to the same preset at 1080p. Medium settings average 40.6 FPS, High settings average 35.7 FPS, and Ultra drops to 26.3 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 29.9 FPS, a slightly smaller absolute delta than at 1080p, but the proportionally lower starting point means each preset step costs more in relative terms. For instance, moving from Low to Medium at 1440p costs 15.6 FPS, whereas the same transition at 1080p costs 17.8 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the results are largely unplayable by the database standard. The Low preset averages 37.2 FPS, which is the only 4K configuration that even approaches playable territory. Medium averages 27.7 FPS, High averages 24.2 FPS, and Ultra averages 17.2 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K shows a 20.0 FPS spread, and the Ultra preset at this resolution represents the lowest recorded performance in the entire dataset. Notably, the difference between 1440p Low and 4K Low is 19.0 FPS, while the difference between 1080p Low and 1440p Low is 17.5 FPS, suggesting that the GPU's memory bandwidth and shading resources are stretched progressively as pixel count rises.

How This Combo Ranks

The database ranks this CPU and GPU pairing at position 3522 out of 3714 tested combinations for Lockdown Protocol. That places it in the bottom 5% of all recorded configurations, which is a stark indicator of its standing relative to modern hardware. The combo ranks below the vast majority of tested systems, and the data suggests that this pairing is best suited for older or less demanding titles, not a current-generation FPS like Lockdown Protocol.

The CPU itself, the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X, holds a percentile rank of 84 among all CPUs in the database, meaning it outperforms 84% of recorded processors in general benchmark workloads. Its average benchmark score is 34260, with nearest rivals such as the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 at 34222 (0.1% slower), the AMD EPYC 4244P at 34220 (0.1% slower), and the Intel Core i5-13450HX at 34333 (0.2% faster). These deltas are negligible in real-world terms, so the 3700X remains a competent processor for CPU-bound tasks.

The GPU, however, tells a different story. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 sits at percentile 40 among all GPUs, meaning it outperforms only 40% of recorded graphics cards. Its average benchmark score is 7472, with nearest rivals including the AMD Radeon HD 8850M at 7447 (0.3% slower), the Intel UHD Graphics 750 at 7441 (0.4% slower), and the Intel Arc A310 at 7550 (1.0% faster). These are all relatively low-end parts, which confirms that the GTX 1650 is a modest performer by modern standards. The combination of a strong CPU and a weak GPU creates a significant imbalance, and the benchmark results for Lockdown Protocol reflect this bottleneck.

CPU and GPU Roles

In Lockdown Protocol, the recorded data indicates that the GPU is the dominant limiting factor across all resolutions and presets. This is evident from the scaling between resolutions. At 1080p Low, the average FPS is 73.7, which is above the 60 FPS threshold. At 1440p Low, the average drops to 56.2, and at 4K Low it falls to 37.2. The GPU is responsible for rendering each frame, and as pixel count increases, the workload scales directly with the number of pixels. The GTX 1650's 4 GB of GDDR5 memory and 128-bit bus width are likely contributing factors to this steep decline.

The CPU's role becomes more apparent when examining preset scaling at a fixed resolution. At 1080p, moving from Low to Medium costs 17.8 FPS, from Medium to High costs 8.1 FPS, and from High to Ultra costs 11.3 FPS. The larger drop from Low to Medium suggests that the GPU is still the main constraint, but the CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads are sufficient to keep up with the game's logic at these settings. At 1440p, the preset scaling shows similar steps: Low to Medium costs 15.6 FPS, Medium to High costs 4.9 FPS, and High to Ultra costs 9.4 FPS. At 4K, the steps are 9.5 FPS (Low to Medium), 3.5 FPS (Medium to High), and 7.0 FPS (High to Ultra). The diminishing FPS deltas at higher resolutions indicate that the GPU is becoming increasingly saturated, while the CPU has ample headroom.

The data shows that the Ryzen 7 3700X is not the limiting factor in this pairing. Its 84th percentile CPU ranking and strong benchmark scores, such as 8899 in Geekbench multicore and 22458 in Passmark multithread, suggest it can handle the game's simulation and AI workloads. Instead, the GTX 1650's 40th percentile GPU ranking and modest scores, including 7880 in Passmark G3D and 29629 in Geekbench OpenCL, point to the graphics card as the bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the CPU can push the GPU to 73.7 FPS, but beyond that, the GPU simply cannot keep pace with higher settings or resolutions.

The Verdict

Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol? The answer depends on the resolution and preset. According to the database's verdict, the only playable configuration is 1920x1080 with the Low preset, which achieves an average of 73.7 FPS. This clears the 60 FPS threshold by a comfortable margin. At 2560x1440, no preset reaches 60 FPS, and at 3840x2160, the results are far below playable levels.

For 1440p, the best recorded result is 56.2 FPS at Low settings, which falls short of the 60 FPS threshold. This is a near-miss, but the database classifies it as unplayable because it does not meet the required frame rate. At 4K, even the Low preset only manages 37.2 FPS, which is significantly below playable. The Ultra preset at 4K produces just 17.2 FPS, which is effectively a slideshow.

For 1080p, the Low preset is the only viable option. The Medium preset at 55.9 FPS is close to playable but does not clear the threshold. The High preset at 47.8 FPS and Ultra at 36.5 FPS are both below 60 FPS. Users who prioritize frame rate over visual fidelity should stick to 1080p Low, while those who prefer higher settings will need to accept frame rates in the 30-50 FPS range.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate recorded for this CPU and GPU combination in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The highest recorded average is 73.7 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with the Low preset.

Q: Can this system run Lockdown Protocol at 2560x1440?

A: No. The best result at 1440p is 56.2 FPS on the Low preset, which does not meet the 60 FPS playable threshold. All other presets at this resolution score lower.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the main bottleneck for this game?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the primary limitation. The Ryzen 7 3700X ranks at the 84th percentile among CPUs, while the GTX 1650 ranks at the 40th percentile among GPUs. Frame rates drop sharply as resolution increases, which is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario.

Q: What is the performance difference between the Low and Ultra presets at 1920x1080?

A: At 1080p, the Low preset averages 73.7 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 36.5 FPS, a difference of 37.2 FPS.

Q: How does this combination rank among all tested combos for Lockdown Protocol?

A: It ranks at position 3522 out of 3714 tested combinations, placing it in the bottom 5% of recorded systems.

Q: What is the average frame rate at 3840x2160 with Medium settings?

A: The average frame rate at 4K Medium is 27.7 FPS, which is far below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X has several near-neighbor alternatives in the database that would behave similarly in CPU-bound workloads. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 has an average benchmark score of 34222, which is 0.1% lower than the 3700X's 34260. The AMD EPYC 4244P scores 34220, also 0.1% lower. The Intel Core i5-13450HX scores 34333, which is 0.2% higher. The Intel Core Ultra 7 165H scores 34083, which is 0.5% lower. These deltas are all within a fraction of a percent, so any of these processors would deliver nearly identical CPU performance in Lockdown Protocol, provided the rest of the system remains unchanged.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 has nearest rivals that are similarly matched. The AMD Radeon HD 8850M has an average score of 7447, which is 0.3% lower. The Intel UHD Graphics 750 scores 7441, which is 0.4% lower. The AMD Radeon R7 350 scores 7425, which is 0.6% lower. The Intel Arc A310 scores 7550, which is 1.0% higher. These GPUs would produce frame rates within a very narrow margin of the GTX 1650. In practice, swapping the GTX 1650 for any of these would change Lockdown Protocol performance by only a few FPS at most, keeping the same overall playability profile.

The key takeaway from the alternatives is that the CPU has more headroom than the GPU. If a user were to upgrade the graphics card while keeping the Ryzen 7 3700X, the CPU would likely not become a limiting factor until much higher GPU performance levels. Conversely, replacing the GTX 1650 with one of its near-rivals would yield no meaningful improvement. The data clearly shows that the GPU is the component that needs upgrading for Lockdown Protocol to become playable at higher resolutions or settings.