Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti delivers a highly capable Lockdown Protocol experience, comfortably clearing the 60 FPS threshold at 1080p and 1440p across most presets, while 4K requires a reduction to Low settings to maintain playability. The data shows a system that scales predictably with resolution and settings, with the strongest performance at 1080p where even the Ultra preset holds above 60 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded measurements for this combination cover four quality presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) at three resolutions, providing a complete picture of performance scaling. The database shows average FPS figures for each configuration, with the most demanding scenarios pushing the hardware to its limits.

At 1920x1080, the results are consistently strong. The Low preset produces an average of 159.7 FPS, which is the highest recorded figure for this combo across all tests. Moving up the quality ladder, the Medium preset delivers 114.6 FPS, while the High preset averages 99.8 FPS. The Ultra preset, which represents the most punishing settings at this resolution, still manages a solid 72.5 FPS. This spread indicates that even at the highest quality settings, the system retains headroom above the playable threshold, with the gap between Low and Ultra being approximately 87 FPS.

Stepping up to 2560x1440, the performance remains respectable but the strain of additional pixels becomes evident. The Low preset averages 119.1 FPS, a substantial figure that shows the GPU is not bottlenecked at this resolution with reduced settings. The Medium preset drops to 82 FPS, and the High preset records 74.7 FPS. The Ultra preset, however, falls below the 60 FPS threshold with an average of 52.3 FPS. This represents a notable drop-off from the High preset, suggesting that the additional visual effects in Ultra impose a significant cost at this resolution. The difference between Low and Ultra here is roughly 67 FPS, showing that settings have a major impact on performance at 1440p.

At 3840x2160, the hardware is clearly under heavy load. The Low preset averages 72.8 FPS, which is just above the playable threshold and represents the only playable option at this resolution. The Medium preset drops to 51.8 FPS, the High preset falls further to 48.6 FPS, and the Ultra preset bottoms out at 33.6 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra at 4K demonstrates a severe performance penalty for higher quality settings, with the Ultra preset delivering less than half the frame rate of the Low preset. This resolution exposes the limits of the RTX 3060 Ti, as even the Medium preset cannot maintain a consistent 60 FPS experience.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the database identifies the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS. This metric is crucial for users who want maximum visual quality without sacrificing smooth gameplay.

At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, with an average of 72.5 FPS. This is a strong outcome, as it means the system can run the game at its highest quality preset while still maintaining a comfortable margin above the playable threshold. The 12.5 FPS buffer over 60 FPS provides some headroom for demanding scenes, though users should expect occasional dips in intense firefights.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are High, averaging 74.7 FPS. This preset balances visual fidelity with performance, delivering a 14.7 FPS margin over the playable threshold. The Ultra preset falls short at 52.3 FPS, so users at this resolution must accept High as the ceiling for smooth gameplay. The Medium preset also remains playable at 82 FPS, but High offers the best visual quality without crossing the playability line.

At 3840x2160, the best settings are Low, with an average of 72.8 FPS. This is a significant compromise, as the Low preset strips away many visual enhancements. However, it remains the only preset that clears 60 FPS at this resolution. The Medium preset at 51.8 FPS and the High preset at 48.6 FPS both fall short, meaning 4K users must sacrifice visual quality to maintain smooth performance. The 12.8 FPS margin over the threshold is workable but leaves little room for fluctuation.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions and presets reveals which component plays a larger role in Lockdown Protocol. The data indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck for this combination, with the CPU providing sufficient headroom across all tested configurations.

Evidence for GPU dominance appears in the resolution scaling. At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves 159.7 FPS, but at 2560x1440 the same preset drops to 119.1 FPS, a reduction of approximately 25%. The further jump to 3840x2160 brings the Low preset down to 72.8 FPS, another 39% reduction. This consistent decline with increasing resolution points to the graphics card as the limiting factor, as the CPU workload remains relatively constant while pixel count rises dramatically.

The settings scaling reinforces this conclusion. At 1440p, the difference between Low and Ultra is roughly 67 FPS, while at 4K, the same settings spread exceeds 39 FPS. These large swings in performance based on graphical settings are characteristic of GPU-bound scenarios. The Ryzen 7 3700X, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, provides enough processing power to keep up with the RTX 3060 Ti at these settings, as evidenced by the strong frame rates at lower resolutions where CPU overhead typically becomes more visible.

The 1080p results further confirm the CPU is not a limiting factor. Achieving 159.7 FPS at Low settings and 114.6 FPS at Medium settings shows that the processor can feed the GPU with enough data to sustain high frame rates. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the frame rates would plateau regardless of resolution, which is not the case here. The GPU clearly dictates performance, with the CPU playing a supporting role that handles the game's logic and draw calls without becoming a constraint.

How This Combo Ranks

In the broader database of tested combinations, this pairing holds a specific position. The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti combo ranks 2625 out of 3714 tested combinations for Lockdown Protocol. This places the system in the lower half of all tested hardware pairings, which is expected given that the RTX 3060 Ti is a mid-range GPU by current standards.

The ranking reflects the overall performance ceiling of this hardware. While the combo delivers playable frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, it does not compete with higher-end configurations that can maintain 4K Ultra settings or triple-digit frame rates at 1440p. The percentile data for the individual components supports this assessment: the CPU ranks in the 84th percentile among all tested processors, while the GPU ranks in the 59th percentile among all tested graphics cards. The GPU's lower percentile is the more significant factor in the combo's overall rank, as the graphics card determines the frame rate ceiling in this game.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The database provides nearest rival comparisons for both components, offering insight into what other hardware would perform similarly in this configuration.

On the CPU side, the Ryzen 7 3700X has an average benchmark score of 34260. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 with a score of 34222, which is 0.1% lower, and the AMD EPYC 4244P at 34220, also 0.1% lower. The Intel Core i5-13450HX scores 34333, which is 0.2% higher, and the Intel Core Ultra 7 165H achieves 34083, 0.5% lower. These differences are negligible in real-world gaming terms, meaning any of these processors would produce nearly identical results in Lockdown Protocol when paired with the same GPU. Users upgrading from or to any of these CPUs should expect no meaningful change in frame rates.

On the GPU side, the RTX 3060 Ti has an average benchmark score of 16129. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 9060 at 16014, which is 0.7% higher, and the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M at 16351, which is 1.4% lower. The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT scores 16361, also 1.4% lower, while the AMD Radeon R9 370X trails at 15862, 1.7% higher. These close scores indicate that all of these graphics cards would deliver nearly identical performance in Lockdown Protocol. The RTX 3060 Ti sits in a competitive band where swapping to any of these rivals would result in frame rate differences of just a few percent, imperceptible in actual gameplay.

The Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti can run Lockdown Protocol, with the playable experience depending heavily on resolution and settings. At 1920x1080, the system clears 60 FPS on every preset, including Ultra at 72.5 FPS, making this resolution fully playable with maximum visual quality. At 2560x1440, the High preset delivers 74.7 FPS, offering an excellent balance of quality and performance, while the Ultra preset falls short at 52.3 FPS. At 3840x2160, only the Low preset remains playable at 72.8 FPS, requiring significant visual compromises for 4K users.

The data presents a clear verdict: this combination is well-suited for 1080p gaming with all settings maxed, and it handles 1440p admirably with High settings. For 4K, the system is playable only with Low settings, which may disappoint users seeking high-fidelity visuals at that resolution. The GPU emerges as the primary performance driver, with the CPU providing ample headroom throughout. Users with this hardware should target 1440p High as the sweet spot, where the frame rate comfortably exceeds the playable threshold while maintaining strong visual quality.