Lockdown Protocol

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data for Lockdown Protocol with the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 shows a clear performance ladder across resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, the average frame rates are consistently high: Low settings produce 206 FPS, Medium reaches 153.9 FPS, High delivers 132 FPS, and Ultra still holds 100.4 FPS. This is the strongest resolution for this combination, with every preset well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages remain robust but step down noticeably. Low settings yield 156.4 FPS, Medium drops to 111.9 FPS, High settles at 96.5 FPS, and Ultra manages 73.9 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is roughly 82 FPS, indicating that the graphics card is still the dominant factor, though the CPU begins to exert more influence as resolution scales.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes dramatically. Low settings produce 99.9 FPS, still very playable, but Medium falls to 74.2 FPS, High drops to 61.1 FPS, and Ultra dips to 49.1 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K is the only configuration in the entire dataset that fails to reach the 60 FPS threshold. The step from High to Ultra at this resolution costs about 12 FPS, while the step from Medium to High costs about 13 FPS.

The database does not include minimum or maximum frame rate values, so the analysis relies solely on average FPS. However, the averages themselves show a consistent pattern: each resolution and preset combination behaves predictably, with no anomalous spikes or collapses. The data suggests that this combo is capable of smooth gameplay across most settings, with the single exception of 4K Ultra.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database, this specific CPU and GPU pairing ranks 1627 out of 3714 tested combinations for Lockdown Protocol. That places it in the upper half of all combos, roughly in the 44th percentile. This is not a top-tier configuration, but it is far from a weak one. The rank reflects the balance between the Ryzen 7 3700X's mid-range compute performance and the RTX 3070's strong rasterization capabilities.

The CPU alone sits in the 84th percentile among all processors in the database, with an average benchmark score of 34260. The GPU, by contrast, is in the 61st percentile among all graphics cards, with an average score of 17208. This means the processor is relatively stronger than the graphics card when compared against their respective pools. In practice, for Lockdown Protocol, the GPU still limits frame rates at higher resolutions, as the FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K shows.

The combo rank of 1627 out of 3714 suggests that many other pairings deliver higher frame rates, but it also means that a large number of tested systems perform worse. For a game like Lockdown Protocol, which is an FPS title, this rank indicates a playable experience for most users, especially at 1080p and 1440p.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions reveals which component handles the workload. At 1920x1080, the gap between Low (206 FPS) and Ultra (100.4 FPS) is 105.6 FPS, or about 51%. This wide spread suggests that the GPU is being heavily utilized, as lowering settings directly lifts frame rates. At 2560x1440, the spread shrinks slightly: Low (156.4 FPS) versus Ultra (73.9 FPS) is a difference of 82.5 FPS, or about 53%. The proportional gap remains similar, indicating the GPU is still the primary bottleneck.

At 3840x2160, the spread narrows further: Low (99.9 FPS) versus Ultra (49.1 FPS) is a difference of 50.8 FPS, or about 51%. The fact that the percentage gap stays roughly constant across resolutions suggests that the RTX 3070 is consistently the limiting factor. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the gap between Low and Ultra would shrink dramatically as resolution increases, because the GPU would become the limiting factor at high resolutions. Instead, the GPU remains the driver of performance at every resolution.

That said, the CPU still matters at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 206 FPS, which is near the practical upper limit for many CPUs. The Ryzen 7 3700X, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, provides enough compute to push high frame rates without holding the GPU back. At 4K, the CPU becomes less relevant, as the GPU's pixel throughput dominates. The data shows that this combo behaves as expected: a mid-range CPU paired with a strong GPU, where the GPU governs frame rates across all tested settings.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals in the database, the CPU and GPU each have close performance neighbors. The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X has an average benchmark score of 34260. Its closest matches are the Intel Core i5-13450HX with a score of 34333, which is 0.2% faster, and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 with a score of 34222, which is 0.1% slower. The AMD EPYC 4244P scores 34220, also 0.1% slower, and the Intel Core Ultra 7 165H scores 34083, which is 0.5% slower. In practice, any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, since the differences are within a fraction of a percent.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 has an average benchmark score of 17208. The nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Tesla K40c with a score of 17468, which is 1.5% faster, and the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT with a score of 17083, which is 0.7% slower. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 scores 17037, about 1% slower, and the AMD Radeon HD 7970M scores 17019, roughly 1.1% slower. These deltas are small enough that swapping to any of these GPUs would produce nearly indistinguishable frame rates in this game.

For a user considering an upgrade or a similar build, the Intel Core i5-13450HX would offer a negligible performance boost on the CPU side, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 would be a sidegrade. On the GPU side, the NVIDIA Tesla K40c would be slightly faster, but it is a workstation card with different driver and feature considerations. The AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT would be a very close match, likely within 1% performance.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which delivers 100.4 FPS. There is no reason to lower settings for playability at this resolution, as even the heaviest preset clears the threshold by a wide margin. The data shows that Ultra is the best choice for visual quality without sacrificing smoothness.

At 2560x1440, the best setting is also Ultra, with an average FPS of 73.9. This is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold, so users can maximize visual fidelity at this resolution. The step down to High (96.5 FPS) offers more headroom, but Ultra remains fully playable.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes. The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, with an average of 61.1 FPS. This is barely above the threshold, so users should consider it the ceiling for 4K playability. Medium (74.2 FPS) and Low (99.9 FPS) are also playable, but High provides the best visual quality while still meeting the minimum target. Ultra at 4K, at 49.1 FPS, falls below the threshold and is not recommended.

In summary, the system can run Ultra at both 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K, High is the highest playable preset.

The Verdict

The data clearly answers the question: yes, this PC can run Lockdown Protocol. The verdict by resolution is straightforward. At 3840x2160, the playable settings are High, Low, and Medium, with High being the best at 61.1 FPS. At 2560x1440, all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable, with Ultra delivering 73.9 FPS. At 1920x1080, every preset is playable, with Ultra reaching 100.4 FPS.

The only configuration that fails the 60 FPS test is 4K Ultra at 49.1 FPS. For users who want maximum visual quality at 4K, this combo falls short. However, for the vast majority of gaming scenarios, especially at 1080p and 1440p, this system provides more than enough performance. The combination of the Ryzen 7 3700X and RTX 3070 is well suited for this FPS title, offering high frame rates at lower resolutions and solid playability at 4K with reduced settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest preset that maintains 60 FPS at 1920x1080?

A: Ultra settings achieve 100.4 FPS on average, so all presets, including the most demanding one, clear the 60 FPS threshold at 1080p.

Q: Can this system run the game at 4K with maximum settings?

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average frame rate is 49.1 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 2560x1440?

A: Ultra is playable at 1440p, delivering 73.9 FPS on average, making it the best visual preset that remains above 60 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 3700X scores 34260 in the database, with the Intel Core i5-13450HX being 0.2% faster and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 being 0.1% slower.

Q: Which GPU is the closest competitor to the RTX 3070 in this database?

A: The NVIDIA Tesla K40c scores 17468, which is 1.5% faster, while the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT scores 17083, which is 0.7% slower.

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

A: The GPU is the primary limiting factor, as the frame rate gap between Low and Ultra stays proportionally similar across all resolutions, indicating the RTX 3070 governs performance.