Lockdown Protocol

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER achieves a combo rank of 2556 out of 3714 tested combinations in Lockdown Protocol. This places the pairing in the upper third of the database, roughly at the 68th percentile of all tested combos. The rank reflects a system that clears the 60 FPS playable threshold at 1080p across every preset, and at 1440p for three of four presets, while 4K remains a partial success only at the lowest settings.

The recorded data shows a system that is competent but not dominant. At 1080p, the average frame rates range from 161.9 FPS on Low to 77.1 FPS on Ultra. At 1440p, the spread narrows to a range of 117.6 FPS on Low down to 51.7 FPS on Ultra. At 4K, the same preset ladder yields 72.4 FPS on Low but drops to 37.4 FPS on Ultra. The pattern is consistent: this hardware handles esports-style settings with headroom, but demanding presets at higher resolutions push it below the 60 FPS line.

The CPU holds an 84th percentile ranking among all processors, with an average benchmark score of 34260. The GPU sits at the 62nd percentile among all graphics cards, with an average benchmark score of 18093. The delta between these two percentiles suggests the graphics card is the more limiting factor in this pairing, a conclusion reinforced by the frame rate scaling across resolutions.

CPU and GPU Roles

The division of labor between the Ryzen 7 3700X and the RTX 2060 SUPER becomes clear when examining how frame rates scale with resolution and preset changes. At 1080p, the CPU has more influence on maximum achievable frame rates. The jump from Low to Ultra at 1080p costs 84.8 FPS, dropping from 161.9 FPS to 77.1 FPS. This large gap indicates that at lower resolutions, the GPU has enough headroom to respond strongly to preset changes, while the CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads keep feeding it data.

Moving to 1440p, the same preset sweep costs 65.9 FPS, from 117.6 FPS on Low to 51.7 FPS on Ultra. The smaller absolute drop compared to 1080p suggests the GPU is beginning to become the binding constraint. At 4K, the preset sweep only costs 35.0 FPS, from 72.4 FPS on Low to 37.4 FPS on Ultra. This diminishing spread is a classic sign of GPU-bound operation: when the render target becomes large enough, the graphics card's throughput dictates the frame rate regardless of how much the CPU can prepare.

The data also shows that the RTX 2060 SUPER's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus with 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth is adequate for 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K results suggest the card's raw compute, 7.181 TFLOPS FP32, is the limiting factor. The CPU's 32 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support are sufficient to avoid stalling the GPU at every tested setting. In short, at 1080p the combo is balanced, at 1440p it trends GPU-bound, and at 4K it is firmly GPU-limited.

Best Settings per Resolution

For users targeting a steady 60 FPS or better, the most demanding preset that stays above the threshold varies by resolution.

At 3840x2160, the only preset that clears 60 FPS is Low, with an average of 72.4 FPS. Medium falls to 52.9 FPS, High to 44.7 FPS, and Ultra to 37.4 FPS. The recommendation is Low settings at 4K.

At 2560x1440, three presets break the 60 FPS barrier: Low at 117.6 FPS, Medium at 83.2 FPS, and High at 74.7 FPS. Ultra drops to 51.7 FPS, failing the threshold. The best visual quality that maintains 60 FPS is High, delivering 74.7 FPS on average.

At 1920x1080, every preset clears 60 FPS. Low runs at 161.9 FPS, Medium at 115.4 FPS, High at 98.8 FPS, and Ultra at 77.1 FPS. The most demanding preset that stays above 60 FPS is Ultra, with a comfortable 17.1 FPS margin above the threshold.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The database's nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU provide context for what other hardware would behave similarly in this game.

The Ryzen 7 3700X has an average benchmark score of 34260. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 at 34222 (0.1% slower), the AMD EPYC 4244P at 34220 (0.1% slower), the Intel Core i5-13450HX at 34333 (0.2% faster), and the Intel Core Ultra 7 165H at 34083 (0.5% slower). All four are within a half percent of the 3700X, meaning any of these processors would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound frame rates in Lockdown Protocol. This is notable because the rivals span different generations and market segments, yet their aggregate compute scores cluster tightly around the 3700X.

For the RTX 2060 SUPER, with an average benchmark score of 18093, the nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile at 18159 (0.4% faster), the AMD Radeon Pro 5700 at 18189 (0.5% faster), the AMD Radeon RX 460 at 18373 (1.5% faster), and the Intel Arc A770M at 18383 (1.6% faster). The RTX 3060 Mobile is the closest match, and given its mobile orientation, it would likely show similar frame rates in this game. The Radeon RX 460 appearing in this cluster is surprising but reflects the aggregate benchmark score rather than gaming-specific performance. Users with any of these GPUs paired with a comparable CPU should expect frame rates within a few percent of the numbers recorded here.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded measurements cover twelve combinations of resolution and preset. All values are average frame rates; minimum and maximum frame rates were not recorded in the database.

At 1920x1080, the results are as follows:

• Low: 161.9 FPS
• Medium: 115.4 FPS
• High: 98.8 FPS
• Ultra: 77.1 FPS

At 2560x1440:

• Low: 117.6 FPS
• Medium: 83.2 FPS
• High: 74.7 FPS
• Ultra: 51.7 FPS

At 3840x2160:

• Low: 72.4 FPS
• Medium: 52.9 FPS
• High: 44.7 FPS
• Ultra: 37.4 FPS

The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a consistent drop of roughly 27% to 33% across presets. From 1440p to 4K, the drop is more severe, ranging from 38% on Low to 28% on Ultra. The smallest absolute difference between 1440p Ultra and 4K Ultra is 14.3 FPS, indicating that at Ultra settings the GPU is already near its limits at 1440p. The largest gap between any two adjacent resolution steps is 1080p Low to 1440p Low, a loss of 44.3 FPS, which underscores how much pixel count matters at the low preset.

The data also reveals that the gap between Medium and High presets is relatively small at each resolution. At 1080p, the difference is 16.6 FPS; at 1440p, it is 8.5 FPS; at 4K, it is 8.2 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra is larger at 1080p (21.7 FPS) and 1440p (23.0 FPS), but narrower at 4K (7.3 FPS). This suggests that the Ultra preset carries a disproportionate cost at lower resolutions, while at 4K the GPU is so constrained that all presets converge toward similar low frame rates.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the combo averages 77.1 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gaming?

A: High settings at 2560x1440 deliver 74.7 FPS on average. This is the most demanding preset that stays above 60 FPS at this resolution.

Q: Is 4K playable with this hardware?

A: Only at Low settings. The 3840x2160 Low preset averages 72.4 FPS. Medium drops to 52.9 FPS, which fails the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 1440p?

A: The loss varies by preset. Low settings drop from 161.9 to 117.6 FPS, a 27% reduction. Ultra settings drop from 77.1 to 51.7 FPS, a 33% reduction.

Q: Which component is more likely to bottleneck this system in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions. At 4K, the frame rate spread across presets narrows to 35.0 FPS, whereas at 1080p the spread is 84.8 FPS, showing the CPU has less influence as resolution increases.

Q: Does the RTX 2060 SUPER have enough memory for this game?

A: The card's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory is sufficient for all tested presets and resolutions. The recorded frame rates at 4K Ultra (37.4 FPS) reflect compute limits rather than memory capacity issues, as the card's 448.0 GB/s bandwidth remains consistent across all settings.

The Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER combination can run Lockdown Protocol, but the quality of the experience depends heavily on the chosen resolution.

At 1920x1080, the system clears 60 FPS on every preset. Ultra settings run at 77.1 FPS, providing a fully playable experience with maximum visual fidelity. This is the resolution where the combo performs best.

At 2560x1440, the system clears 60 FPS on Low, Medium, and High presets. The High preset at 74.7 FPS is the recommended choice for balanced visuals and performance. Ultra settings fall short at 51.7 FPS, so users seeking maximum quality at 1440p would need to accept a frame rate below the playable threshold.

At 3840x2160, only the Low preset clears 60 FPS, averaging 72.4 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall below the threshold, with Ultra dropping to 37.4 FPS. 4K gaming is technically possible but requires significant visual compromises.

The verdict from the database is clear: this combo is a solid 1080p machine, a good 1440p machine at medium-to-high settings, and a marginal 4K machine limited to low settings. The CPU holds up its end of the bargain across all resolutions, while the GPU determines the ceiling at higher pixel counts. For Lockdown Protocol, the practical sweet spot is 1440p High, where the system delivers 74.7 FPS with no compromise on the playable threshold.