Lockdown Protocol

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data for Lockdown Protocol with the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER shows a system that consistently delivers high frame rates across all tested configurations. The database includes average FPS figures for four preset levels, Low, Medium, High, and Ultra, at three resolutions, with no minimum or maximum frame time data captured.

At 1920x1080, the frame rates are exceptionally high across every setting. The Low preset reaches 206.7 FPS on average, which is the single highest recorded figure for this combination. Medium follows at 184.9 FPS, High at 173.9 FPS, and even the most demanding Ultra preset maintains 152.7 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra at this resolution is 54 FPS, indicating that the visual settings have a measurable but not dramatic impact on performance, as the GPU is clearly not the limiting factor at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the average frame rates remain very strong but show a predictable decline as the pixel count increases. Low delivers 187.5 FPS, Medium 165.6 FPS, High 150.8 FPS, and Ultra 110.9 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra here widens to 76.6 FPS, suggesting that the higher resolution begins to expose the workload differences between presets. Notably, the drop from High to Ultra is particularly steep, a loss of 39.9 FPS, which is the largest single-preset transition in the entire dataset.

At 3840x2160, the performance is still playable but the scaling becomes more pronounced. The Low preset produces 159.6 FPS, which remains extremely high for 4K. Medium drops to 109.9 FPS, High to 94.9 FPS, and Ultra to 74.3 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 85.3 FPS, the largest spread observed across any resolution. The transition from Low to Medium at 4K costs 49.7 FPS, indicating that the Medium preset introduces a substantial workload increase at this resolution.

Looking at resolution scaling, the data reveals a consistent pattern. From 1080p to 1440p, the average FPS across all presets falls by roughly 10 to 15 percent. From 1440p to 4K, the decline is steeper, especially at higher presets. For example, Ultra drops from 152.7 FPS at 1080p to 110.9 FPS at 1440p, then to 74.3 FPS at 4K. The Low preset is the most resilient, going from 206.7 FPS at 1080p to 187.5 FPS at 1440p and 159.6 FPS at 4K, a total loss of only 47.1 FPS across the entire resolution range.

The data also shows that the gap between Medium and High is relatively small at each resolution, while the jump from High to Ultra is consistently the largest. At 1080p, High to Ultra costs 21.2 FPS; at 1440p, it costs 39.9 FPS; at 4K, it costs 20.6 FPS. This suggests that the Ultra preset introduces effects that are disproportionately expensive at mid-range resolutions.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU provide context for how this combination compares to other hardware. The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X has an average benchmark score of 34260, placing it at the 84th percentile among all CPUs. Its closest competitor is the Intel Core Ultra 7 165H, which scores 34083, a delta of 0.5 percent. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 and AMD EPYC 4244P score nearly identically, with deltas of 0.1 percent, and the Intel Core i5-13450HX comes in at 0.2 percent above with a score of 34333. In practical terms, any of these processors would deliver near-identical CPU-bound performance in Lockdown Protocol, meaning the frame rates recorded here would likely shift by less than one percent if the CPU were swapped for one of these alternatives.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 54209, placing it at the 86th percentile among all GPUs. The closest rival is the standard NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, which scores 54247, a delta of negative 0.1 percent. This means the SUPER variant is essentially tied with the non-SUPER model in aggregate benchmarks, and the in-game FPS differences would be negligible. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828, a delta of negative 1.1 percent, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB and AMD Radeon 8060S are 2.7 and 2.8 percent higher respectively. These deltas suggest that swapping the GPU for any of these four alternatives would produce frame rates within roughly three percent of what is recorded here, which translates to a few FPS at most in Lockdown Protocol.

The implication is that this combo sits in a very crowded performance band. A user with an RTX 4080 non-SUPER would see almost identical results, and even a system with a Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB, despite being a lower-tier card in other contexts, would land within the same performance envelope according to the database scores.

CPU and GPU Roles

The recorded FPS data allows an analysis of which component matters more for Lockdown Protocol at each resolution. The key observation is that the frame rates remain high even at 4K, which suggests the RTX 4080 SUPER is doing the heavy lifting, but the CPU still plays a role in maintaining the upper ceiling.

At 1920x1080, the CPU is likely the primary limiter. The Low preset produces 206.7 FPS, and the Ultra preset still manages 152.7 FPS. The small gap between presets at this resolution, only 54 FPS, indicates that the GPU has ample headroom and the CPU is setting the pace. If the GPU were the bottleneck, the Ultra preset would show a much larger drop relative to Low.

At 2560x1440, the balance shifts. The gap between Low and Ultra grows to 76.6 FPS, suggesting the GPU begins to take on more responsibility. The Ultra preset at 110.9 FPS is still well above the 60 FPS threshold, but the scaling from Medium to Ultra indicates that the GPU is now more engaged. The CPU is still capable of feeding the GPU at this resolution, as evidenced by the High preset at 150.8 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck for higher presets. The Low preset produces 159.6 FPS, which is still very high, but the Ultra preset drops to 74.3 FPS. The 85.3 FPS spread between Low and Ultra is the largest in the dataset, and the steep drop from Medium to High, 109.9 to 94.9 FPS, shows that the GPU is struggling with the added pixel work at 4K. The CPU, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, is not preventing the GPU from reaching these numbers, as the Low preset demonstrates.

The scaling between resolutions also reveals the CPU's role. From 1080p Low to 1440p Low, the FPS drops from 206.7 to 187.5, a relatively modest 9.3 percent decline. From 1440p Low to 4K Low, it drops to 159.6, another 14.9 percent decline. This gradual scaling at Low settings suggests the CPU is maintaining a high baseline, and the GPU is handling the increased resolution load efficiently. At Ultra settings, the drops are larger, 152.7 to 110.9 to 74.3, indicating the GPU is the primary mover as resolution rises.

In summary, the CPU is the limiting factor at 1080p, the workload is balanced at 1440p, and the GPU becomes the dominant constraint at 4K, especially for Ultra settings.

The Verdict

The data clearly indicates that this PC can run Lockdown Protocol at all tested resolutions and presets with frame rates well above the 60 FPS playability threshold. The verdict by resolution confirms that every settings preset is playable at every resolution.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset delivers 74.3 FPS on average, which is the lowest recorded figure for this combo but still comfortably clears the 60 FPS mark. The High preset at 94.9 FPS, Medium at 109.9 FPS, and Low at 159.6 FPS all provide substantial headroom. For 4K gaming, this is a strong result, as the system never dips below the playability threshold even under maximum load.

At 2560x1440, the results are more comfortable. Ultra runs at 110.9 FPS, High at 150.8 FPS, Medium at 165.6 FPS, and Low at 187.5 FPS. Every preset offers a frame rate that would satisfy even high-refresh-rate monitor users, and the Ultra preset has nearly double the playable threshold.

At 1920x1080, the system is extremely powerful. Ultra runs at 152.7 FPS, High at 173.9 FPS, Medium at 184.9 FPS, and Low at 206.7 FPS. These figures are high enough for 240 Hz displays in most presets, and the Low preset approaches the limits of what many monitors can display.

The conclusion is straightforward: this combination can run Lockdown Protocol at maximum settings at any resolution tested, and the user would never need to compromise on visual quality to maintain a smooth experience.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Lockdown Protocol at 4K Ultra settings?

A: Yes. The recorded average FPS at 3840x2160 Ultra is 74.3, which is above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: What is the highest frame rate recorded for this combo?

A: The highest average FPS is 206.7, achieved at 1920x1080 with the Low preset.

Q: How much performance is lost when switching from 1080p to 4K?

A: At the Ultra preset, the average FPS drops from 152.7 at 1080p to 74.3 at 4K, a loss of 78.4 FPS. At the Low preset, the drop is from 206.7 to 159.6, a loss of 47.1 FPS.

Q: Is the RTX 4080 SUPER significantly faster than the standard RTX 4080 in this game?

A: The database shows the RTX 4080 SUPER has an average benchmark score 0.1 percent lower than the standard RTX 4080, so the in-game performance difference would be negligible.

Q: Which preset offers the largest FPS drop relative to the next lower preset?

A: The transition from High to Ultra at 2560x1440 shows the largest drop, going from 150.8 to 110.9 FPS, a loss of 39.9 FPS.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU at any resolution?

A: At 1920x1080, the small spread between presets suggests the CPU is the limiting factor. At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the bottleneck, especially at Ultra settings.

Best Settings per Resolution

The database provides a clear recommendation for the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at each resolution. In every case, the Ultra preset qualifies, which simplifies the guidance.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset runs at 74.3 FPS on average. This is the best visual quality available, and it remains above the playability threshold, so there is no reason to drop to a lower preset for performance reasons.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset runs at 110.9 FPS. This is a very comfortable margin above 60 FPS, and the visual quality is maximized without any performance concern.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset runs at 152.7 FPS. This is the highest frame rate recorded at Ultra quality across all resolutions, and it is more than sufficient for high-refresh-rate displays.

The recommendation is consistent across all resolutions: use the Ultra preset. The recorded data shows that the system never falls below 74.3 FPS even at the most demanding combination of resolution and settings, so there is no trade-off required between visual fidelity and smooth gameplay.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER combination ranks 622nd out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the upper quintile of all tested systems, specifically within the top 16.7 percent of the database.

The ranking reflects the strength of the GPU more than the CPU. The RTX 4080 SUPER sits at the 86th percentile among all GPUs, while the Ryzen 7 3700X sits at the 84th percentile among all CPUs. The combination of two high-percentile components results in a system that is well above average for this game, though not at the very top of the rankings.

The 622nd position out of 3714 combos means there are 621 systems that achieve higher frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, likely featuring newer or more powerful CPUs and GPUs. However, the practical difference may be small, since the recorded frame rates are already very high across all resolutions and presets. The ranking is a relative measure, and the absolute performance is excellent.

The nearest CPU rivals, such as the Intel Core i5-13450HX and AMD Ryzen AI 7 350, would not change the ranking meaningfully given their near-identical benchmark scores. The nearest GPU rival, the standard RTX 4080, would also produce nearly identical results. This suggests that the combo's rank is stable within a small performance band, and minor hardware variations would not push it significantly higher or lower in the database.