Lockdown Protocol

Similar Performance Alternatives

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X sits in a tightly contested performance band. Its average benchmark score of 34260 places it within a fraction of a percent of several modern processors. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 scores 34222, a delta of just 0.1% slower, meaning in practical terms the two would be nearly indistinguishable in CPU-bound scenarios. The AMD EPYC 4244P is similarly close at 34220, again just 0.1% behind. On the Intel side, the Core i5-13450HX posts 34333, which is 0.2% ahead of the 3700X, while the Core Ultra 7 165H lands at 34083, 0.5% behind. The data shows that any of these four alternatives would deliver effectively the same CPU performance in Lockdown Protocol, with differences well inside run-to-run variance.

The GPU side shows a different story. The RTX 2070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 20282, but its nearest rivals all sit slightly higher. The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M leads the group at 20480, 1% above the 2070 SUPER. The RTX 3070 Mobile follows at 20534, 1.2% ahead. Intel Arc B570 scores 20556, 1.3% ahead, and Intel Arc A750 reaches 20582, 1.5% ahead. These deltas are small enough that all four cards would produce nearly identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, though the margin consistently favors the rivals. Notably, all four alternatives outperform the 2070 SUPER by at least 1%, which suggests the RTX 2070 SUPER is at the lower edge of its immediate performance cluster. For a user upgrading or substituting, any of these four GPUs would behave similarly, with the Arc A750 offering the largest, albeit still modest, advantage.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS data reveals how the balance shifts across resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, the GPU is clearly the dominant constraint. The Low preset delivers 178.5 FPS, while Ultra drops to 81.2 FPS, a reduction of 97.3 FPS or roughly 54.5% when moving from the least to most demanding preset. This wide spread indicates the GPU is doing the heavy lifting, as the CPU has ample headroom at this resolution to feed frames.

At 2560x1440, the same pattern holds but with a narrower spread. Low produces 128.8 FPS, Medium 92 FPS, High 80.5 FPS, and Ultra 60.2 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 68.6 FPS, smaller in absolute terms than at 1080p but still substantial. The resolution increase from 1080p to 1440p at Ultra costs 21 FPS (from 81.2 to 60.2), showing that pixel count is beginning to strain the GPU.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the overwhelming bottleneck. Low still manages 86.1 FPS, but Medium falls to 59.2 FPS, High to 49.8 FPS, and Ultra to 39.7 FPS. The jump from 1440p to 4K at Ultra costs 20.5 FPS (from 60.2 to 39.7), and the preset spread at 4K is 46.4 FPS between Low and Ultra. The data indicates that at 4K, even the Low preset requires substantial GPU effort, and the CPU's role diminishes further. The scaling from 1080p Low at 178.5 FPS to 4K Low at 86.1 FPS shows a 92.4 FPS loss purely from resolution, confirming the RTX 2070 SUPER is the limiting factor across all settings once resolution climbs. The CPU, with its 84th percentile ranking among all CPUs, has enough headroom to avoid being the primary constraint at any resolution tested, but the GPU's 65th percentile ranking among all GPUs puts it under increasing pressure as pixel count rises.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 1920x1080?

A: Yes. All four presets exceed 60 FPS. Low runs at 178.5 FPS, Medium at 124 FPS, High at 107.5 FPS, and Ultra at 81.2 FPS.

Q: What is the best preset at 2560x1440?

A: Ultra is playable at 60.2 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold. High runs at 80.5 FPS, Medium at 92 FPS, and Low at 128.8 FPS.

Q: Is 4K playable with this combination?

A: Only at Low settings, which produce 86.1 FPS. Medium falls to 59.2 FPS, just below the 60 FPS threshold, while High and Ultra drop to 49.8 FPS and 39.7 FPS respectively.

Q: How does the RTX 2070 SUPER compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 2070 SUPER scores 20282 on average. The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M is 1% faster, the RTX 3070 Mobile is 1.2% faster, the Intel Arc B570 is 1.3% faster, and the Intel Arc A750 is 1.5% faster.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 3700X compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The 3700X scores 34260 on average. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 is 0.1% slower, the AMD EPYC 4244P is 0.1% slower, the Intel Core i5-13450HX is 0.2% faster, and the Intel Core Ultra 7 165H is 0.5% slower.

Q: What is the playable threshold for this game?

A: The playable threshold is 60 FPS. Any preset averaging at or above this value is considered playable in the database.

The Verdict

The recorded data shows that this PC can run Lockdown Protocol across all tested resolutions, but with important caveats at 4K. At 1920x1080, the system clears 60 FPS at every preset. Ultra averages 81.2 FPS, which provides comfortable headroom above the threshold. Users can run the game at maximum settings without concern. At 2560x1440, all four presets also clear 60 FPS. Ultra averages 60.2 FPS, which is technically above the threshold but leaves only 0.2 FPS of margin. For a more stable experience, High at 80.5 FPS or Medium at 92 FPS would be safer choices, but the data confirms even Ultra is playable.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes. Only the Low preset is playable, averaging 86.1 FPS. Medium averages 59.2 FPS, which misses the 60 FPS threshold by 0.8 FPS, a marginal but real shortfall. High and Ultra are not viable at 4K, with averages of 49.8 FPS and 39.7 FPS respectively. The verdict by resolution is clear: 1080p and 1440p are fully playable at all settings, while 4K requires dropping to Low to maintain playable frame rates. The GPU, rated at the 65th percentile among all GPUs, is the limiting factor at 4K, while the CPU, at the 84th percentile, does not bottleneck at any resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 7 3700X and RTX 2070 SUPER ranks 2153 out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places the system in the upper-middle portion of the database, better than roughly 42% of all tested combinations. The ranking reflects the GPU's position at the 65th percentile and the CPU's stronger 84th percentile standing. In practice, this means the system outperforms a majority of tested combos, but it is not in the top tier. The 4K results, where only Low is playable, drag the overall ranking down, while the strong 1080p and 1440p results keep it from falling further. Compared to the nearest rival GPUs, all of which are slightly faster, the 2070 SUPER combo would likely rank just below those pairings in the same game, though the deltas of 1% to 1.5% suggest the difference in ranking would be minimal.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 81.2 FPS. This provides 21.2 FPS of headroom above the playable threshold. At 2560x1440, Ultra also qualifies, averaging 60.2 FPS, which clears the threshold by just 0.2 FPS. The data supports Ultra as the best setting here, though users seeking margin should consider High at 80.5 FPS. At 3840x2160, the most demanding playable preset is Low, averaging 86.1 FPS. Medium misses the threshold at 59.2 FPS, so Low is the only option that maintains 60 FPS or higher. The best settings summary is: 1080p Ultra at 81.2 FPS, 1440p Ultra at 60.2 FPS, and 4K Low at 86.1 FPS. For users who prioritize visual quality over raw frame rates, the 1440p Ultra result is the most balanced, while 4K users must accept Low or sacrifice smoothness.