Lockdown Protocol

# FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS for this CPU and GPU combo at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the recorded average FPS is 86.5, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold by a comfortable margin.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X a competitive processor in the database?

A: The Ryzen 7 3700X sits in the 84th percentile of all CPUs tested, with an average benchmark score of 34260. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350, scores 34222, a difference of only 0.1%.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 compare to its nearest performance rival?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 has an average benchmark score of 17639 and ranks in the 61st percentile of all GPUs. Its closest rival, the AMD Radeon HD 7790, scores 17666, which is just 0.2% higher.

Q: At what resolution does this combo deliver the highest average FPS?

A: The highest recorded average FPS is 190.8, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. At the same resolution with Ultra settings, the average drops to 86.5 FPS.

Q: Which settings presets are playable at 4K resolution?

A: At 3840x2160, the playable presets are Low and Medium, with average FPS of 90.8 and 65.9 respectively. High and Ultra fall below the 60 FPS threshold at 57.8 and 40.8 FPS.

Q: What is the overall ranking of this combo within the database?

A: This combination of AMD Ryzen 7 3700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 ranks 1984 out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the field.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data for Lockdown Protocol shows a clear pattern where the GPU becomes the limiting factor as resolution increases, while the CPU's influence appears more prominent at lower resolutions where frame rates are higher. The scaling between presets at each resolution reveals how the workload shifts.

At 1920x1080, the gap between Low and Ultra settings is substantial. The Low preset records 190.8 FPS, while Ultra drops to 86.5 FPS, a reduction of 104.3 FPS or roughly 55%. This wide spread suggests that at 1080p, the system has enough headroom for the CPU to keep feeding the GPU, and the graphics settings become the primary lever on performance. The Ryzen 7 3700X, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, appears sufficient to sustain high frame rates at this resolution, as even the most demanding preset stays well above 60 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the same pattern holds but with compressed margins. Low delivers 136.8 FPS, Medium 99.4 FPS, High 84.2 FPS, and Ultra 65.5 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra is 71.3 FPS, proportionally smaller than at 1080p. This compression indicates that the GPU is beginning to shoulder more of the load, and the CPU's role in dictating maximum frame rates diminishes as pixel count rises.

At 3840x2160, the GPU dominates the performance picture. Low settings produce 90.8 FPS, Medium 65.9 FPS, High 57.8 FPS, and Ultra 40.8 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is exactly 50 FPS, and critically, the High and Ultra presets fall below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The data suggests that at 4K, the RTX 4060's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 128-bit memory bus become the bottleneck, and CPU choice matters far less for achieving playable frame rates.

When comparing resolution scaling at the same preset, the CPU's relevance becomes clearer. At Low settings, the jump from 1080p to 1440p costs 54 FPS, and from 1440p to 4K another 46 FPS. At Ultra settings, the same resolution steps cost 21 FPS and 24.7 FPS respectively. The smaller absolute drops at Ultra settings indicate that the GPU is already saturated, and the CPU has spare capacity that cannot be utilized. Conversely, at Low settings, the CPU has to work harder to generate the higher frame rates, and the resolution scaling reflects that additional CPU workload.

The overall picture is that for Lockdown Protocol, the RTX 4060 is the decisive component at 1440p and 4K, while the Ryzen 7 3700X provides adequate headroom at 1080p. Players targeting high refresh rates at 1080p will see the CPU matter more, but for 4K gaming, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo of AMD Ryzen 7 3700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 ranks 1984 out of 3714 tested combinations for Lockdown Protocol. This places the pairing in the 53rd percentile of all combos in the database, meaning slightly more than half of tested systems perform better, and slightly less than half perform worse.

This mid-pack ranking is consistent with the individual component standings. The CPU sits in the 84th percentile of all processors, which is a strong position, while the GPU ranks in the 61st percentile of all graphics cards. The combination of a high-percentile CPU with a modest-percentile GPU drags the overall ranking down relative to what the processor alone would suggest.

The ranking also reflects the game's demands. Lockdown Protocol is an FPS title, and the measured data shows that the GPU becomes the primary constraint at higher resolutions. The RTX 4060's 61st percentile standing among GPUs means there are many faster graphics cards that would push this combo higher in the rankings. Meanwhile, the CPU's 84th percentile position indicates that it is not the weak link in this pairing.

Compared to other combos in the database, this system is a balanced mid-range offering. It is not near the top of the rankings, but it is also far from the bottom. The 1984th position out of 3714 combos suggests that while the hardware is capable of running the game, there is considerable headroom for improvement by pairing the Ryzen 7 3700X with a more powerful GPU.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X has an average benchmark score of 34260. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 scores 34222, a delta of just 0.1% lower. 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, 0.5% lower. These four processors would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Lockdown Protocol, meaning that swapping the Ryzen 7 3700X for any of these chips would produce negligible frame rate differences in GPU-bound scenarios.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 has an average benchmark score of 17639. The AMD Radeon HD 7790 scores 17666, 0.2% higher. The AMD Radeon 780M scores 17588, 0.3% lower. The AMD Radeon Pro 560 scores 17551, 0.5% lower. The AMD Radeon Pro 460 scores 17509, 0.7% lower. These four graphics cards are exceptionally close in overall benchmark performance, with a spread of only about 0.9% between the highest and lowest scorers. In practical terms, any of these GPUs would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol at the same settings and resolution.

A system built with any of these CPU and GPU alternatives would behave very similarly to the measured combination. For example, pairing the Intel Core i5-13450HX with the AMD Radeon HD 7790 would produce results within a fraction of a percent of the Ryzen 7 3700X and RTX 4060. The recorded FPS values for this combo can therefore serve as a reliable proxy for any of these near-identical hardware pairings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the recorded average frame rates are as follows: Low settings deliver 90.8 FPS, Medium settings deliver 65.9 FPS, High settings deliver 57.8 FPS, and Ultra settings deliver 40.8 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a steady decline of roughly 25 FPS per preset step, with the most dramatic drop occurring between Medium and Ultra.

At 2560x1440, the results are: Low settings deliver 136.8 FPS, Medium settings deliver 99.4 FPS, High settings deliver 84.2 FPS, and Ultra settings deliver 65.5 FPS. Every preset at this resolution clears the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra being the closest at 65.5 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the results are: Low settings deliver 190.8 FPS, Medium settings deliver 135.8 FPS, High settings deliver 119.8 FPS, and Ultra settings deliver 86.5 FPS. All presets at this resolution are well above the playable threshold, with even the most demanding setting providing more than 40 FPS of headroom over 60 FPS.

The data shows a consistent pattern where each resolution step down from 4K to 1080p increases frame rates by roughly 45-50% at the same settings. The min and max FPS values are not recorded in the database, so the analysis relies solely on average frame rates.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol, and the verdict varies by resolution. At 1920x1080, all four settings presets are playable, with the lowest being Ultra at 86.5 FPS. The system clears the 60 FPS threshold at every preset, making 1080p gaming fully viable regardless of graphics configuration.

At 2560x1440, all four presets also remain playable. Ultra settings deliver 65.5 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold, though with only 5.5 FPS of headroom. High, Medium, and Low settings provide progressively more comfortable margins.

At 3840x2160, only Low and Medium settings are playable. Low delivers 90.8 FPS and Medium delivers 65.9 FPS. High falls short at 57.8 FPS, and Ultra is well below the threshold at 40.8 FPS. Players at 4K must accept Medium settings or lower to maintain playable frame rates.

The Ryzen 7 3700X and RTX 4060 combination is therefore a capable system for Lockdown Protocol, with the caveat that 4K gaming requires reduced settings. For 1080p and 1440p, the system offers playable performance across the full range of presets.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Medium, which delivers an average of 65.9 FPS. This provides a small but usable margin above the playable threshold. High settings at this resolution fall to 57.8 FPS, so players who prefer higher visual quality at 4K would need to accept the sub-60 FPS performance.

At 2560x1440, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which delivers an average of 65.5 FPS. This is the maximum visual quality available while maintaining playable performance at this resolution. The margin is narrow at 5.5 FPS, but it clears the threshold.

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is also Ultra, delivering an average of 86.5 FPS. This gives a comfortable 26.5 FPS margin over the threshold, making it the recommended configuration for 1080p play.

In summary, the best settings per resolution are Medium at 4K, Ultra at 1440p, and Ultra at 1080p. Players seeking higher settings at 4K would need to consider a more powerful GPU, while those at 1440p and 1080p can enjoy maximum visual quality without sacrificing playability.