Lockdown Protocol

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data for Lockdown Protocol shows a clear performance hierarchy across resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, the combination of AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT produces an average of 159 FPS on Low settings, 113.9 FPS on Medium, 95.2 FPS on High, and 72 FPS on Ultra. The gap from Low to Medium is 45.1 FPS, a substantial drop, while the step from Medium to High costs 18.7 FPS, and High to Ultra costs another 23.2 FPS. The 1080p results indicate this system has headroom even at the most demanding preset, as the Ultra average of 72 FPS sits comfortably above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the measured averages are 118.1 FPS at Low, 81.6 FPS at Medium, 73 FPS at High, and 53.9 FPS at Ultra. The transition from 1080p to 1440p at each preset reveals the growing pressure on the GPU. At Low settings, the drop is 40.9 FPS, at Medium it is 32.3 FPS, at High it is 22.2 FPS, and at Ultra it is 18.1 FPS. Interestingly, the absolute FPS reduction becomes smaller as settings increase, suggesting that at Ultra the workload is already so heavy that resolution scaling has a less pronounced relative effect. The Ultra preset at 1440p falls below the 60 FPS threshold, while High remains playable with a 73 FPS average.

At 3840x2160, the results show a system under significant strain. Low settings produce 76.5 FPS, Medium drops to 53.7 FPS, High falls to 48.5 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 33.4 FPS. The difference between Low and Medium at 4K is 22.8 FPS, between Medium and High it is 5.2 FPS, and between High and Ultra it is 15.1 FPS. Only the Low preset clears the 60 FPS line at this resolution. The data suggests that 4K gaming with this hardware requires substantial graphical compromises, as even Medium misses the threshold by 6.3 FPS.

The recorded data does not include minimum or maximum FPS values, so the analysis relies solely on average frame rates. This is worth noting when interpreting smoothness, as average FPS can mask occasional stutters or frame time spikes. However, the consistent pattern across presets and resolutions indicates stable scaling rather than erratic behavior.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions and presets reveals which component dominates in Lockdown Protocol. At 1080p, the CPU is likely the primary constraint at lower settings. The jump from Low at 159 FPS to Medium at 113.9 FPS is steep, but the CPU still manages to feed the GPU enough frames to exceed 100 FPS in both cases. The Ryzen 7 5700, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, appears sufficient for this game at 1080p, as even Ultra maintains 72 FPS. The CPU benchmark data supports this: the 3dmark_8_threads score of 5585 and the passmark_multithread score of 24303 suggest strong multi-threaded performance for a modern FPS title.

At 1440p, the GPU begins to take on more responsibility. The average FPS drops by roughly 22 to 41 FPS depending on the preset compared to 1080p. This resolution-dependent scaling indicates that the Radeon RX 5700 XT is becoming the limiting factor, particularly at Ultra where the 53.9 FPS average falls below the playable threshold. The GPU's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for 1440p, but the raw compute performance of 9.754 TFLOPS FP32 appears to cap the frame rate under heavy load.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is unambiguously the bottleneck. The 4K results show a dramatic reduction across all presets, with even Low settings producing only 76.5 FPS. The pixel throughput requirements at 4K are quadruple those at 1080p, and the RX 5700 XT's pixel rate of 121.9 GPixel/s and texture rate of 304.8 GTexel/s are not enough to sustain high frame rates with this game's rendering load. The CPU is unlikely to be the constraint at 4K, as the frame rates are low enough that the processor has ample time to prepare frames.

The preset scaling at each resolution further clarifies the component roles. At 1080p, going from Low to Ultra costs 87 FPS, a 54.7% reduction. At 1440p, the same preset range costs 64.2 FPS, a 54.4% reduction. At 4K, it costs 43.1 FPS, a 56.3% reduction. The proportional cost of raising settings is remarkably consistent around 55%, which suggests that the game's settings primarily affect GPU workload in a linear fashion, regardless of resolution. This consistency implies that the CPU is not introducing variable overhead as settings change, reinforcing the interpretation that the GPU is the dominant factor at higher resolutions while the CPU remains capable throughout.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU provide context for how the Ryzen 7 5700 compares to other processors. The Intel Xeon D-2752TER has an average benchmark score of 25530, which is 0.1% lower than the Ryzen 7 5700's 25517. The AMD Ryzen 5 7640U scores 25485, 0.1% higher, and the AMD Ryzen 5 6600H scores 25550, 0.1% lower. The AMD Ryzen 7 5825U scores 25446, 0.3% higher. These deltas are negligible, meaning any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol when paired with the same GPU. The Ryzen 7 5700 sits at the 78th percentile among all CPUs, indicating it outperforms the majority of processors in general benchmarks.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals show a similarly tight cluster. The AMD Radeon Pro 5600M scores 16351, just 0.1% higher than the RX 5700 XT's 16361. The NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell scores 16408, 0.3% lower, and the AMD Radeon PRO W7500 scores 16415, 0.3% lower. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2 scores 16504, 0.9% lower. These results are surprising in that a professional mobile GPU and a workstation GPU bracket the RX 5700 XT so closely. In practical terms, swapping the RX 5700 XT for any of these rivals would change Lockdown Protocol frame rates by less than 1%, well within run-to-run variance. The GPU's 59th percentile ranking among all GPUs means it is mid-pack, and the measured FPS data confirms this positioning.

The combination of a CPU at the 78th percentile and a GPU at the 59th percentile creates an interesting imbalance. The CPU has more relative headroom than the GPU, which aligns with the resolution scaling analysis. At 1080p, the CPU's strength helps maintain high frame rates, but at 4K, the GPU's mid-pack standing becomes the limiting factor. Users with any of the rival CPUs or GPUs listed would expect nearly identical performance in this game, assuming no other system bottlenecks.

How This Combo Ranks

The database records this specific CPU and GPU pairing as rank 2699 out of 3714 tested combinations for Lockdown Protocol. This places the combo in the 72.7th percentile among all tested systems, meaning roughly 27% of combinations perform better. Given the GPU's standalone ranking at the 59th percentile and the CPU at the 78th percentile, the combined ranking is close to what one would expect from the weaker component. The GPU drags the overall position down, while the CPU provides some uplift.

The rank of 2699 out of 3714 indicates that this system is not a top-tier performer for Lockdown Protocol, but it is far from the bottom. The measured FPS data shows that the system can handle the game at 1080p with all presets, and at 1440p with up to High settings. The 4K results are limited to Low settings. This positioning suggests that the combo is well suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but not for 4K at high visual quality. The gap between the CPU and GPU percentiles (19 percentage points) is notable, and it implies that upgrading the GPU alone would yield significant gains, while upgrading the CPU would have a smaller impact on this game's frame rates.

The Verdict

The question of whether this PC can run Lockdown Protocol has a clear answer from the recorded data. At 1920x1080, all four presets clear the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra averaging 72 FPS. This resolution is fully playable without compromises. At 2560x1440, High settings average 73 FPS, Medium averages 81.6 FPS, and Low averages 118.1 FPS, while Ultra falls to 53.9 FPS. The verdict for 1440p is playable at High, Medium, or Low, but not at Ultra. At 3840x2160, only Low settings achieve an average of 76.5 FPS, while Medium, High, and Ultra all fall below 60 FPS. The 4K verdict is playable only at Low.

The playability thresholds are based on a 60 FPS average, and the data shows the system crosses that line in nine out of twelve tested configurations. The three failing configurations are 4K Medium, 4K High, and 4K Ultra, plus 1440p Ultra. This pattern indicates that the RX 5700 XT is the limiting factor at higher resolutions, while the CPU handles the game's logic and physics demands without issue. The Ryzen 7 5700's multi-threaded performance, evidenced by its cinebench_r23_multicore score of 20655, is more than adequate for this title.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 3840x2160, the best settings that maintain at least 60 FPS are Low, with an average of 76.5 FPS. This is the only playable preset at 4K, and it provides a 16.5 FPS margin above the threshold. Medium drops to 53.7 FPS, which is not playable by the database's standard.

For 2560x1440, the most demanding playable preset is High, with an average of 73 FPS. This leaves a 13 FPS margin above the 60 FPS line. Medium is also playable at 81.6 FPS, and Low at 118.1 FPS, but High offers the best visual quality while staying above the threshold. Ultra at 53.9 FPS is not recommended for 60 FPS gameplay.

For 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, with an average of 72 FPS. This provides a 12 FPS margin above the threshold. High at 95.2 FPS, Medium at 113.9 FPS, and Low at 159 FPS are all playable, but Ultra delivers the highest visual fidelity while still clearing 60 FPS. The 12 FPS margin at Ultra is the smallest among the playable 1080p presets, so users with variable refresh rate displays may prefer High for additional headroom.

The data suggests a diminishing returns curve at each resolution. At 1080p, the jump from High to Ultra costs 23.2 FPS, which is significant, but the resulting 72 FPS is still smooth. At 1440p, the jump from High to Ultra costs 19.1 FPS and drops below the threshold. At 4K, even the jump from Low to Medium costs 22.8 FPS and falls below the threshold. Users should prioritize the resolution that matches their display, then select the highest preset that maintains 60 FPS.

FAQ

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

A: No. The measured average at 3840x2160 with High settings is 48.5 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The only playable preset at 4K is Low, which averages 76.5 FPS.

Q: What is the highest preset that stays above 60 FPS at 2560x1440?

A: High settings at 1440p produce an average of 73 FPS, making it the most demanding playable preset at this resolution. Ultra drops to 53.9 FPS and is not playable by the 60 FPS standard.

Q: How much FPS is lost when moving from 1080p to 1440p at Ultra settings?

A: At 1080p Ultra, the average is 72 FPS. At 1440p Ultra, the average is 53.9 FPS. This represents a loss of 18.1 FPS, which pushes the system below the playable threshold.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to bottleneck this game at higher resolutions?

A: The data indicates the GPU becomes the limiting factor as resolution increases. At 4K, even Low settings only reach 76.5 FPS, while the CPU's benchmark scores (78th percentile among all CPUs) suggest it has ample headroom. The GPU's 59th percentile ranking aligns with the observed frame rate limitations.

Q: Are there any tested settings that produce over 150 FPS?

A: Yes, at 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system averages 159 FPS. This is the only tested configuration that exceeds 150 FPS. The next closest is 1440p Low at 118.1 FPS.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems for this game?

A: The combination ranks 2699 out of 3714 tested combinations, placing it in the upper 73rd percentile. This means about 27% of tested systems perform better, while the majority perform worse in Lockdown Protocol.