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Lockdown Protocol
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Average FPS: resolution vs quality settings
| Ultra | High | Medium | Low | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4K Ultra HD | 37 | 49 | 56 | 79 |
| 1440p QHD | 57 | 76 | 87 | 123 |
| 1080p Full HD | 78 | 104 | 119 | 168 |
Cell color: green is 120+ FPS, teal is 60+, amber is 30+, red is below 30. Cards marked Estimated above have no measured row and are scaled from your GPU benchmark percentile.
Performance Analysis: Lockdown Protocol on Your System
Similar Performance Alternatives
The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X sits in a tightly packed cluster of processors according to aggregate benchmark data. Its average score of 34,260 places it within 0.5% of several nearby alternatives. The closest match is the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350, which scores 34,222, a mere 0.1% behind. The AMD EPYC 4244P follows closely at 34,220, also 0.1% slower. On the Intel side, the Core Ultra 7 165H scores 34,083, putting it 0.5% behind the 3700X. Interestingly, the Intel Core i5-13450HX scores 34,333, which is 0.2% ahead of the Ryzen 7 3700X. These four rivals bracket the 3700X so tightly that in everyday use, any of them would deliver essentially interchangeable CPU-bound performance. The 3700X ranks in the 84th percentile among all CPUs, meaning it outperforms the vast majority of processors in the database.
For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050, the nearest rivals paint a similar picture of close competition. The RTX 5050 averages 21,035 across GPU benchmarks. The AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL scores 21,153, which is 0.6% higher. The AMD Radeon HD 8970M scores 21,237, 1% higher. The AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT trails slightly at 20,713, which is 1.6% lower. The NVIDIA RTX A4000 Mobile leads the group at 21,379, 1.6% higher than the RTX 5050. These deltas are small enough that the RTX 5050 will feel comparable to any of these cards in most scenarios, though the RX 5600 XT is the weakest of the bunch and the RTX A4000 Mobile the strongest. The GPU sits in the 66th percentile among all graphics cards.
How This Combo Ranks
The combination of the Ryzen 7 3700X and RTX 5050 ranks 2,293 out of 3,714 tested combinations for Lockdown Protocol. That places this pairing in the lower-middle portion of the database, just above the 62nd percentile of all tested combos. The rank reflects the fact that while the CPU is strong relative to all processors, the GPU is only moderately above average. The measured frames per second show that this pairing can handle the game at certain settings, but it is not a top-tier configuration. The data indicates that roughly 1,400 tested combinations outperform this one in Lockdown Protocol, while about 1,400 combinations perform worse. This positions the combo as a mid-pack option, capable of solid frame rates at mainstream resolutions but not a standout for high-refresh-rate or maximum-quality play.
Measured FPS Breakdown
At 1920x1080, the RTX 5050 with the Ryzen 7 3700X delivers its strongest results. On Low settings, the average frame rate reaches 168 FPS, the highest recorded across all resolutions and settings. Medium settings produce an average of 119 FPS, with a minimum of 101 FPS and a maximum of 137 FPS. High settings drop to an average of 104 FPS. Ultra settings, the most demanding preset, still maintain an average of 78 FPS. All four presets at 1080p clear the 60 FPS playability threshold, with even the lowest recorded average, 78 FPS at Ultra, leaving a comfortable margin.
Moving to 2560x1440, performance scales down but remains playable for most presets. Low settings average 123 FPS. Medium settings average 87 FPS, with a minimum of 74 FPS and a maximum of 100 FPS. High settings average 76 FPS. Ultra settings fall to an average of 57 FPS, which dips below the 60 FPS threshold. The minimum frame rate at Medium, 74 FPS, still clears 60 FPS, indicating that even dips in frame rate stay playable at this resolution for the lower presets.
At 3840x2160, the demands of 4K become evident. Low settings average 79 FPS, which is still above the 60 FPS threshold. Medium settings average 56 FPS, with a minimum of 48 FPS and a maximum of 65 FPS, meaning the average and minimum both fall below playable. High settings average 49 FPS. Ultra settings average 37 FPS. Only the Low preset at 4K maintains an average above 60 FPS, and even that is a modest margin of 19 FPS.
The Verdict
The recorded data shows that this PC can run Lockdown Protocol, but the playable range depends heavily on resolution and settings. At 1920x1080, every preset from Low through Ultra averages above 60 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 78 FPS, so players can max out the game at 1080p without concern. At 2560x1440, the High preset averages 76 FPS, Medium averages 87 FPS, and Low averages 123 FPS, all above the threshold. The Ultra preset at 1440p averages 57 FPS, just barely missing the 60 FPS mark, so it is not recommended for a locked 60 FPS experience. At 3840x2160, only the Low preset averages above 60 FPS at 79 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall below, with averages of 56, 49, and 37 FPS respectively. The verdict is clear: this combination is fully playable at 1080p with maximum settings, playable at 1440p with High settings or lower, and only playable at 4K with Low settings.
FAQ
Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 60 FPS on Ultra settings?
A: At 1920x1080, yes. The Ultra preset averages 78 FPS. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 57 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS threshold. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset averages 37 FPS.
Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p?
A: The High preset is the most demanding option that stays at or above 60 FPS at 2560x1440, averaging 76 FPS. The Medium preset averages 87 FPS and Low averages 123 FPS.
Q: How does the RTX 5050 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?
A: The RTX 5050 averages 21,035 in GPU benchmarks. The AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL is 0.6% faster, the AMD Radeon HD 8970M is 1% faster, and the NVIDIA RTX A4000 Mobile is 1.6% faster. The AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT is 1.6% slower.
Q: Is the Ryzen 7 3700X a bottleneck for this game?
A: The CPU ranks in the 84th percentile among all processors, with an average benchmark score of 34,260. The nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350, scores 34,222, only 0.1% lower. The data shows the CPU is not the limiting factor at most resolutions; the GPU performance dictates the frame rates.
Q: What frame rates can I expect at 4K with Medium settings?
A: The Medium preset at 3840x2160 averages 56 FPS, with a minimum of 48 FPS and a maximum of 65 FPS. This averages below the 60 FPS playability threshold.
Q: Which resolution offers the highest average frame rate?
A: The highest recorded average is 168 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The next highest is 123 FPS at 2560x1440 with Low settings.
Best Settings per Resolution
At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the most demanding that stays at or above 60 FPS, averaging 78 FPS. This allows full graphical fidelity at the most common gaming resolution. At 2560x1440, the High preset averages 76 FPS and is the best choice for visual quality while maintaining playability. The Ultra preset at this resolution averages 57 FPS, so it does not meet the threshold. At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 79 FPS and is the only option that clears 60 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall below, so 4K players must accept reduced settings to stay playable.
CPU and GPU Roles
The data shows a clear pattern of GPU dominance across all resolutions. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra settings is 90 FPS, from 168 FPS down to 78 FPS. This wide gap indicates that the GPU is fully utilized and that settings have a major impact on frame rate. At 1440p, the same settings spread from 123 FPS at Low to 57 FPS at Ultra, a 66 FPS difference. At 4K, the spread narrows to 42 FPS, from 79 FPS at Low to 37 FPS at Ultra. The narrowing spread at higher resolutions suggests the GPU is increasingly the limiting factor, as each pixel becomes more expensive to render.
The CPU role is more subtle but still measurable. The Ryzen 7 3700X, with its 84th percentile ranking, provides enough processing headroom that it does not appear to cap the frame rates at any resolution. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the frame rate differences between resolutions would be smaller, because the CPU work per frame is largely independent of resolution. Instead, the data shows significant frame rate drops from 1080p to 1440p and again from 1440p to 4K at the same settings, which points to the GPU as the primary constraint. For example, at High settings, the average drops from 104 FPS at 1080p to 76 FPS at 1440p to 49 FPS at 4K. This scaling pattern is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario.
At 4K, the GPU is clearly the dominant factor. The Medium preset averages 56 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold, while Low averages 79 FPS. The 23 FPS difference between Low and Medium at 4K shows how sensitive the GPU is to increased shading and texture work at high pixel counts. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Medium is 49 FPS, indicating that the GPU has more headroom and the settings have a larger relative impact. Overall, the CPU role is to supply frames without becoming a constraint, which it does successfully across all tested configurations. The GPU dictates what settings and resolutions are playable.