Lockdown Protocol

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti ranks 754th out of 3714 tested combinations in Lockdown Protocol. That places this setup in the top 20.3% of all recorded combos for this game, a strong position that reflects genuine high-end capability. The CPU sits at the 84th percentile among all processors, and the GPU also sits at the 84th percentile among all graphics cards, so both major components are operating well above the median of the database.

What matters more is how this rank translates into actual playability. The recorded data shows this combo clears the 60 FPS threshold at every resolution and every preset tested. At 1920x1080, even the most demanding Ultra preset produces 142 FPS on average. At 2560x1440, Ultra still delivers 104 FPS. At 3840x2160, Ultra drops to 67 FPS, which remains above the 60 FPS playability line but with less headroom. The rank of 754 reflects a system that is not merely playable, but comfortably so across the entire resolution spectrum.

Comparing the CPU to its nearest rivals in the database, the Ryzen 7 3700X shows an average benchmark score of 34260. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 scores 34222, a delta of only 0.1% in favor of the 3700X. The AMD EPYC 4244P scores 34220, also a 0.1% difference. The Intel Core i5-13450HX scores 34333, which is 0.2% higher. The Intel Core Ultra 7 165H scores 34083, which is 0.5% lower. In practical terms, these are statistical ties; the 3700X is effectively interchangeable with all four rivals in raw compute performance.

For the GPU, the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti records an average benchmark score of 44795. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile scores 45152, 0.8% higher. The AMD Radeon Pro 5500 XT scores 45384, 1.3% higher. The NVIDIA RTX A6000 scores 44075, 1.6% lower. The Intel Arc A730M scores 45592, 1.7% higher. Again, the deltas are small enough that no rival represents a meaningful performance tier above or below the 4070 Ti in these synthetic benchmarks.

The combination of these two components, both sitting near the 84th percentile for their respective categories, produces a system that the database ranks in the 754th position. That rank indicates this is a high-performing combo, but not an elite one; there are still 753 combinations ahead of it. The gap between this combo and the very top of the database likely comes from newer CPUs and GPUs with higher raw throughput, but for Lockdown Protocol specifically, the measured FPS data shows this rank is more than sufficient for smooth gameplay.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals an interesting balance between CPU and GPU influence depending on resolution and preset. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are remarkably high across all presets: 209 FPS at Low, 184 FPS at Medium, 175 FPS at High, and 142 FPS at Ultra. The spread from Low to Ultra is 67 FPS, a 32% drop. This relatively narrow gap suggests that at 1080p, the CPU has enough headroom to feed the GPU at low settings, and even at Ultra the GPU is still the primary bottleneck, but neither component is severely strained.

Moving to 2560x1440, the pattern shifts. Low produces 188 FPS, Medium 159 FPS, High 139 FPS, and Ultra 104 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra is 84 FPS, a 45% reduction. Compared to 1080p, the Low setting loses 21 FPS (from 209 to 188), while Ultra loses 38 FPS (from 142 to 104). The larger absolute drop at Ultra indicates that the GPU is becoming more of a limiting factor as resolution increases, since the pixel count rises by 78% from 1080p to 1440p.

At 3840x2160, the GPU dominance becomes clear. Low produces 144 FPS, Medium 103 FPS, High 90 FPS, and Ultra 67 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra is 77 FPS, a 53% reduction. From 1440p to 4K, Low loses 44 FPS (from 188 to 144) and Ultra loses 37 FPS (from 104 to 67). The 4K Ultra result of 67 FPS is the only measurement in the entire dataset that comes close to the 60 FPS threshold, with just 7 FPS of headroom.

The scaling data indicates that at 1080p, the Ryzen 7 3700X's 8 cores and 16 threads are sufficient to keep the RTX 4070 Ti well fed, since even at Low settings the frame rate only reaches 209 FPS, which is below the point where CPU limitations typically manifest. At 4K, the GPU's rendering workload dominates, and the CPU role diminishes further. The CPU's influence is most visible in the gap between presets at the same resolution: at 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 67 FPS, while at 4K it is 77 FPS. This suggests the GPU workload scaling with preset quality is consistent, but the CPU is never the limiting factor at any resolution in this dataset.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 60 FPS on Ultra settings at 1920x1080?

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 142 FPS, which is 82 FPS above the 60 FPS playability threshold. This is the most demanding preset at this resolution, and it still delivers more than double the required frame rate.

Q: What is the best setting at 3840x2160 for this combo?

A: The best setting at 4K is Ultra, which produces an average of 67 FPS. This is the only 4K preset that stays above 60 FPS with minimal headroom. High produces 90 FPS, Medium 103 FPS, and Low 144 FPS, but Ultra is the most demanding preset that remains playable.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 Ti compare to the RTX 5090 Mobile in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 4070 Ti has an average benchmark score of 44795, while the RTX 5090 Mobile scores 45152. This puts the RTX 5090 Mobile 0.8% higher. The difference is negligible in real-world terms, and the measured FPS data confirms the 4070 Ti handles Lockdown Protocol well at all tested settings.

Q: Does the Ryzen 7 3700X bottleneck the RTX 4070 Ti at any resolution?

A: The recorded data does not indicate a CPU bottleneck. At 1920x1080 Low, the combo reaches 209 FPS, which is high but not extreme. At 3840x2160, the frame rates scale in a way that is consistent with GPU-bound rendering, suggesting the CPU has sufficient headroom across all resolutions and presets tested.

Q: What is the lowest measured FPS for this combo in the entire dataset?

A: The lowest recorded average FPS is 67 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. The minimum FPS recorded for any preset is 87 FPS, which occurs at 3840x2160 with Medium settings. No measurement falls below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does this combo rank relative to other tested combinations?

A: This combo ranks 754th out of 3714 tested combinations for Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the top 20.3% of all recorded combos, which is a strong position indicating high performance capability for this game.

The Verdict

This PC can definitively run Lockdown Protocol, and it does so with substantial margin at most settings. The verdict by resolution is clear: at 1920x1080, all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable, with the best setting being Ultra at 142 FPS. At 2560x1440, all presets are also playable, with Ultra at 104 FPS as the best option. At 3840x2160, all presets remain playable, and Ultra still delivers 67 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold.

The data shows no configuration in the tested matrix falls below 60 FPS. The only result with limited headroom is 4K Ultra at 67 FPS, which is 7 FPS above the playability line. For gamers who prefer maximum visual quality, this combo supports Ultra at every resolution. For gamers who prioritize high refresh rates, the lower presets at 1440p and 1080p deliver between 139 and 209 FPS, which is suitable for fast-paced FPS gameplay.

The combination of the Ryzen 7 3700X and RTX 4070 Ti proves well matched for this title. The CPU's 8-core, 16-thread configuration handles the game's threading requirements without becoming a bottleneck, while the GPU's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and Ada Lovelace architecture provide ample rendering power. The 84th percentile ranking for both components reinforces that this is a balanced, high-performing setup for Lockdown Protocol.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the recorded data shows consistently high frame rates. Low settings produce an average of 209 FPS. Medium settings produce 184 FPS, with a minimum of 156 FPS and a maximum of 211 FPS. High settings produce 175 FPS. Ultra settings produce 142 FPS. The minimum recorded FPS across all 1080p presets is 156 FPS at Medium, which is still far above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain strong but show more variation between presets. Low settings produce 188 FPS. Medium settings produce 159 FPS, with a minimum of 135 FPS and a maximum of 183 FPS. High settings produce 139 FPS. Ultra settings produce 104 FPS. The minimum FPS at 1440p is 135 FPS at Medium, which is still more than double the playability threshold.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates decline further but stay playable across all presets. Low settings produce 144 FPS. Medium settings produce 103 FPS, with a minimum of 87 FPS and a maximum of 118 FPS. High settings produce 90 FPS. Ultra settings produce 67 FPS. The minimum FPS at 4K is 87 FPS at Medium, and the lowest average is 67 FPS at Ultra, both above 60 FPS.

The scaling pattern across resolutions is consistent. At each resolution, Low is the fastest preset, followed by Medium, then High, then Ultra. The gap between Low and Ultra grows from 67 FPS at 1080p to 84 FPS at 1440p and 77 FPS at 4K. The Medium preset at each resolution has the only recorded min/max values, suggesting the database captured more detailed frame time data for that setting. For all other presets, only average FPS is recorded.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the best setting is Ultra, which produces an average of 142 FPS. This is the most demanding preset available, and it stays 82 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold. No other preset is needed for playability; Ultra is both the highest quality and fully playable.

At 2560x1440, the best setting is also Ultra, with an average of 104 FPS. This provides 44 FPS of headroom above the playability threshold. The visual quality advantage of Ultra at 1440p is significant, and the frame rate remains well within smooth gameplay territory.

At 3840x2160, the best setting is Ultra, with an average of 67 FPS. This is the only preset at 4K that remains above 60 FPS, and it does so with 7 FPS of headroom. The margin is thinner than at lower resolutions, but the data confirms Ultra is playable at 4K. For gamers who prefer a larger safety margin at 4K, High at 90 FPS or Medium at 103 FPS offer more headroom while still providing strong visual quality.

The recommended configuration for this combo is Ultra at every resolution. The measured data supports this choice, as all three resolutions maintain average FPS above 60 with Ultra settings. The only caveat is 4K Ultra's 67 FPS, which is playable but offers less cushion against frame time spikes. The Medium preset at 4K, with its recorded minimum of 87 FPS, provides a more stable experience if frame consistency is a priority.