Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT delivers a strong 1080p and 1440p experience in Lockdown Protocol, with 4K playable at reduced settings. Benchmark data shows this combination ranks in the 33rd percentile of tested combos, placing it ahead of roughly two-thirds of all systems tested for this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers exceptional frame rates across all presets. Low settings produce an average of 232.5 FPS, while Medium hits 169.1 FPS and High reaches 147.8 FPS. Ultra settings still maintain a smooth 106.5 FPS average, comfortably exceeding the 60 FPS playability threshold. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a drop of 126 FPS, indicating the GPU is well-utilized at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance remains strong but shows expected scaling pressure. Low settings average 170.4 FPS, Medium achieves 124.2 FPS, and High delivers 106.6 FPS. Ultra settings at 1440p produce an 81.8 FPS average, still well above the 60 FPS threshold. The difference between 1080p Ultra and 1440p Ultra is 24.7 FPS, reflecting the increased pixel workload.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes notably. Low settings average 112.8 FPS, Medium drops to 79 FPS, and High settles at 72.1 FPS. Ultra settings at 4K fall to 54.8 FPS, which sits below the 60 FPS playability threshold. This is the only configuration in the measured data that fails to clear the playability bar. The gap between 1440p Ultra and 4K Ultra is 27 FPS, showing that 4K Ultra demands significantly more from the GPU.

The data shows no min or max FPS values recorded for any resolution or preset, so the analysis relies entirely on average frame rates. Across all three resolutions, the Low preset provides the highest headroom, while Ultra consistently represents the largest performance cost.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling pattern across resolutions reveals how the CPU and GPU divide responsibilities in Lockdown Protocol. At 1080p, the frame rates are high enough that the CPU likely plays a meaningful role, but the GPU still has enough headroom to push beyond 200 FPS on Low settings. The 232.5 FPS result at 1080p Low suggests the CPU can feed the GPU effectively at high frame rates.

As resolution increases to 1440p, the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck. The drop from 170.4 FPS at Low to 124.2 FPS at Medium, then to 106.6 FPS at High, and finally 81.8 FPS at Ultra shows a consistent GPU-bound scaling pattern. The Ryzen 7 5700, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, appears sufficient to keep up with the RX 7800 XT at this resolution.

At 4K, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 58 FPS, compared to a 126 FPS difference at 1080p. This indicates that at 4K, the GPU is saturated and the CPU has ample headroom. The CPU's role diminishes as resolution rises, which is typical for a title like Lockdown Protocol where pixel throughput dominates at higher resolutions.

The CPU benchmarks support this interpretation. The Ryzen 7 5700 scores 20655 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2916 in single-core, with a 78th percentile ranking among all CPUs. These scores indicate strong per-thread performance that can handle the frame rates seen at 1080p and 1440p. The GPU's PassMark G3D score of 24176 places it in the 51st percentile, suggesting it is a mid-range performer relative to all GPUs, which aligns with the observed 4K Ultra shortfall.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT ranks 1222 out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places the system in the upper third of all combinations tested, meaning roughly 67% of other CPU-GPU pairings deliver lower average performance in this game.

This ranking is notable because the GPU's individual percentile (51st) is lower than the combo's overall position. The CPU's stronger percentile (78th) helps boost the system's standing. The data indicates that Lockdown Protocol benefits from the CPU's multi-threaded capabilities, as the Ryzen 7 5700's 8-core, 16-thread configuration provides solid headroom for game logic and physics calculations.

The combo rank of 1222 suggests that while this system is not at the top tier, it outperforms the majority of tested configurations. For context, the top 33% of combos would likely include systems with more powerful GPUs, but the Ryzen 7 5700's strong single-thread and multi-thread scores help this pairing punch above its GPU's individual percentile.

The Verdict

Based on the measured FPS data and the 60 FPS playability threshold, this system can run Lockdown Protocol successfully at all three tested resolutions, with one caveat.

At 1920x1080, every preset clears the 60 FPS bar. Ultra settings average 106.5 FPS, providing a smooth experience with maximum visual quality. The best settings for this resolution are Ultra, with an average of 106.5 FPS.

At 2560x1440, all four presets also remain above 60 FPS. Ultra settings average 81.8 FPS, which is still comfortably playable. The verdict for 1440p lists all settings as playable, with Ultra as the best option at 81.8 FPS average.

At 3840x2160, three of four presets clear the threshold. High settings average 72.1 FPS, Medium averages 79 FPS, and Low averages 112.8 FPS. Ultra settings fall short at 54.8 FPS, below the 60 FPS threshold. The best playable setting at 4K is High, delivering 72.1 FPS average.

For players targeting 4K, the recommendation is to use High settings rather than Ultra. The 17.3 FPS difference between High and Ultra at 4K represents a significant visual fidelity trade-off for a relatively modest frame rate gain. At 1440p and 1080p, Ultra settings are fully viable.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals in benchmark scores provide context for alternative processors that would behave similarly. The Intel Xeon D-2752TER scores 25530, just 0.1% above the Ryzen 7 5700's 25517 average benchmark score. The AMD Ryzen 5 6600H scores 25550, also 0.1% above. The AMD Ryzen 5 7640U scores 25485, 0.1% below, and the AMD Ryzen 7 5825U scores 25446, 0.3% below.

These alternatives span different market segments — the Xeon D-2752TER is a server-oriented chip, while the Ryzen 5 6600H and Ryzen 5 7640U are mobile processors. In practice, any of these would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Lockdown Protocol, though desktop users would naturally prefer the Ryzen 7 5700 for its socket compatibility and 65W TDP.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals show a tighter grouping. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 scores 11680, 0.5% above the RX 7800 XT's 11627 average. The AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT scores 11842, 1.8% above. The AMD Radeon Pro 5500M scores 11528, 0.9% below, and the NVIDIA Tesla K20c scores 11479, 1.3% below.

These GPU alternatives are notable because they span very different performance tiers in real-world gaming. The GTX 1660 and RX 6500 XT are entry-level cards, while the RX 7800 XT is a much more capable part. The benchmark score similarity suggests that the average benchmark score does not fully capture gaming performance differences, and the RX 7800 XT's 16 GB of GDDR6 memory and 624.1 GB/s bandwidth give it substantial advantages in modern titles like Lockdown Protocol.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Lockdown Protocol at 60 FPS on 4K Ultra settings?

A: No. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 Ultra is 54.8, which falls below the 60 FPS playability threshold. High settings at 4K average 72.1 FPS and are the recommended maximum for that resolution.

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

A: Ultra settings are fully playable at 2560x1440, with an average of 81.8 FPS. This is the highest quality preset that still clears the 60 FPS threshold at this resolution.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested systems?

A: The combination ranks 1222 out of 3714 tested combos, placing it in the upper third of all systems tested for Lockdown Protocol.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the CPU plays a larger role than at higher resolutions, as evidenced by the 232.5 FPS Low preset result. The Ryzen 7 5700's strong single-thread score of 2916 in Cinebench R23 supports its ability to feed high frame rates.

Q: Which component limits performance at 4K?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor at 3840x2160. The RX 7800 XT's 51st percentile ranking among all GPUs explains why Ultra settings fall short of 60 FPS, while the CPU has ample headroom at this resolution.

Q: Are there any recorded minimum or maximum FPS values?

A: No. The measured FPS data for this combo only includes average frame rates across all resolutions and presets. Min and max values are null for every configuration tested.