Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT delivers a wide range of frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, scaling from a very smooth 1080p experience to a playable but more demanding 4K workload. The data shows a consistent pattern where the combination provides substantial headroom for high-refresh-rate monitors at lower resolutions, while 4K Ultra pushes the system to its limits. This analysis breaks down the measured performance across all resolution and preset combinations, identifies the limiting component, and provides clear guidance on optimal settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system demonstrates its peak performance. The most demanding preset, Ultra, still achieves an average of 100.2 FPS. Lowering the preset to High yields 135.5 FPS, a significant jump of over 35%. The Medium preset delivers 153.4 FPS, and the Low preset reaches 215.6 FPS, which is more than double the frame rate of the Ultra setting. This indicates that at 1080p, the combination is never constrained, and even the heaviest graphical load leaves considerable performance on the table for competitive play.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains robust but begins to show the increased pixel workload. The Ultra preset produces an average of 74.6 FPS, still comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold. High settings yield 101.6 FPS, while Medium and Low presets achieve 112.1 FPS and 158.3 FPS, respectively. The scaling from 1080p Ultra to 1440p Ultra shows a drop of roughly 26%, which is a typical cost for the higher resolution. The drop from 1080p High to 1440p High is similar, a reduction of about 25%.

At 3840x2160, the system's limits become clear. The Ultra preset drops to an average of 49.4 FPS, falling below the 60 FPS playable threshold. However, the High preset manages an average of 67.2 FPS, which is playable. The Medium preset offers a slightly higher 72.4 FPS, and the Low preset achieves 105.5 FPS. The difference between 1440p Ultra and 4K Ultra is a substantial 25.2 FPS drop, highlighting the significant rendering cost of 4K. The data shows that while 4K is possible, it requires a compromise on visual quality to maintain smooth gameplay, with the High preset being the highest playable option.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling between resolutions and presets reveals that the GPU is the dominant factor in Lockdown Protocol for this combination. The most telling evidence is the frame rate drop when moving from 1440p to 4K at the same preset. For instance, at High settings, the average FPS falls from 101.6 at 1440p to 67.2 at 4K, a decrease of 34%. This significant drop is a direct result of the increased pixel rendering load on the GPU.

The CPU's role becomes more apparent when examining the scaling between presets at a fixed resolution. For example, at 1080p, the jump from Low to Ultra results in a frame rate reduction from 215.6 FPS to 100.2 FPS. While the GPU is clearly doing more work at Ultra, the fact that the frame rate is still very high suggests that the Ryzen 7 5700's eight cores and 16 threads are more than sufficient to feed the GPU at this resolution. The CPU is not the bottleneck at 1080p, as even the lowest preset produces extremely high frame rates.

As resolution increases, the GPU's workload grows disproportionately, while the CPU's instructions per frame remain relatively constant. The benchmark results support this, as the frame rate drop from 1080p to 1440p is smaller than the drop from 1440p to 4K. At 4K, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor, as evidenced by the Ultra preset falling to 49.4 FPS, a point where the CPU is likely waiting on the GPU to complete rendering tasks. In summary, the GPU is the primary performance driver, especially at higher resolutions, while the CPU provides ample headroom for all tested settings.

Best Settings per Resolution

For a 60 FPS target, the data identifies the most demanding preset that remains playable at each resolution.

At 1920x1080, all four presets are playable. The most demanding one that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which achieves an average of 100.2 FPS. This provides a wide margin over the threshold, ensuring smooth gameplay even in intense scenes.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is also the best choice, delivering an average of 74.6 FPS. This is comfortably above the 60 FPS target, allowing for a fully maxed-out visual experience at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes. The Ultra preset fails to meet the threshold, averaging only 49.4 FPS. The most demanding playable preset is High, which achieves an average of 67.2 FPS. This is the recommended setting for 4K, as it balances visual fidelity with performance. The data shows that Medium also works at 72.4 FPS, but High offers a better visual experience while still clearing the 60 FPS bar.

How This Combo Ranks

In the benchmark database, this CPU and GPU combination holds a rank of 1473 out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the upper portion of the overall distribution, indicating that it outperforms the majority of other system configurations. The percentile ranking for the CPU is 78, meaning it is better than 78% of all CPUs in the database. Similarly, the GPU has a percentile rank of 67, outperforming 67% of all GPUs. This combination of a high-performing CPU and an above-average GPU results in a system that is well-suited for this game, particularly at 1080p and 1440p. The rank reflects that while not a top-tier enthusiast setup, it is a strong mid-to-high-range performer, capable of handling the game's demands at most resolutions.

FAQ

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

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average frame rate is 49.4 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. To achieve playable performance at 4K, you must use the High preset, which yields an average of 67.2 FPS.

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p gaming?

A: The Ultra preset is the best choice for 2560x1440. It is the most demanding preset and maintains an average of 74.6 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS target.

Q: How much faster is the Low preset compared to Ultra at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves an average of 215.6 FPS, while the Ultra preset achieves 100.2 FPS. This represents a performance advantage of over 115 FPS for the Low preset.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game?

A: The benchmark data indicates the GPU is the primary limiting factor, especially at higher resolutions. The frame rate drops significantly when moving from 1440p to 4K, which is a GPU-bound workload. The CPU provides sufficient performance to avoid bottlenecking at 1080p and 1440p.

Q: What is the highest playable setting at 4K?

A: The highest playable setting at 3840x2160 is High. It achieves an average of 67.2 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset falls below this threshold at 49.4 FPS.

Q: Does the system have enough power for high-refresh-rate 1080p monitors?

A: Yes. At 1920x1080, the High preset achieves 135.5 FPS, and the Medium preset reaches 153.4 FPS. These frame rates are well-suited for monitors with refresh rates of 120Hz or higher.

The Verdict

The data clearly shows that this PC can run Lockdown Protocol effectively. The verdict by resolution is as follows: At 1920x1080, the system is fully capable, with all presets exceeding the 60 FPS threshold. The most demanding preset, Ultra, averages 100.2 FPS, providing an excellent experience. At 2560x1440, the system also performs admirably, with the Ultra preset averaging 74.6 FPS. This resolution offers a great balance of visual quality and performance.

At 3840x2160, the system is still playable, but with limitations. The Ultra preset fails to maintain 60 FPS, averaging 49.4 FPS. However, by reducing settings to High, the average frame rate rises to 67.2 FPS, which is playable. The Medium preset also works, achieving 72.4 FPS. Therefore, for 4K gaming, the user must be prepared to lower settings from Ultra to High or Medium to ensure smooth gameplay. Overall, this combination is a strong performer for 1080p and 1440p gaming and is capable of 4K with adjusted settings.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals based on average benchmark scores are all within a very tight performance band. The Intel Xeon D-2752TER has an average score of 25530, which is 0.1% lower. The AMD Ryzen 5 7640U scores 25485, a 0.1% delta. The AMD Ryzen 5 6600H is 0.1% faster, with a score of 25550. Finally, the AMD Ryzen 7 5825U scores 25446, a 0.3% delta. These processors are all within a 0.4% performance window of the Ryzen 7 5700, indicating that any of them would deliver nearly identical in-game performance.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals also show very close performance. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile has an average score of 22435, which is 0.5% higher. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile scores 22729, a 0.8% advantage. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 has a score of 22895, which is 1.5% higher. The AMD Radeon RX 5700 scores 22170, which is 1.7% lower. These GPUs are all within a 3.2% performance spread, suggesting that swapping the RX 7700 XT for any of these would result in very similar frame rates in Lockdown Protocol. The RTX 2080 and RTX 5060 Mobile are the closest in terms of being slightly faster, while the RX 5700 is the closest slower alternative.