Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX delivers an exceptionally strong performance profile in Lockdown Protocol, with benchmark results placing it far above the 60 FPS playability threshold at every tested resolution and preset. The combination of an 8-core, 16-thread Zen 3 processor with a 24 GB RDNA 3.0 flagship GPU produces frame rates that range from solid 4K playability to triple-digit dominance at 1080p. The data set shows a system that is effectively never constrained by the game’s demands, though the scaling between resolutions and settings reveals where each component’s contribution becomes most significant.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and Radeon RX 7900 XTX combination produces outstanding results across all four presets. The Low preset delivers an average of 260.6 FPS, which is the highest recorded frame rate in the entire measurement set. Moving to Medium, the average drops to 216.1 FPS, while High yields 187.3 FPS. The Ultra preset, which is the most demanding setting tested, still maintains a formidable 142.1 FPS average. The scaling from Low to Ultra represents a reduction of approximately 45% in frame rate, but even at the heaviest settings, the system remains far beyond what any standard display can refresh.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains exceptionally high, though the increased pixel load begins to show its effect. The Low preset averages 220.6 FPS, which is still an extraordinary result for a quad-HD resolution. Medium settings produce 157.9 FPS, and High drops to 134.5 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p averages 102.3 FPS, which is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold and indicates that this resolution is a sweet spot for high-refresh-rate gaming with maximum visual quality. The transition from 1080p to 1440p costs roughly 15-30% of the frame rate depending on the preset, with the Ultra setting experiencing the smallest relative drop.

At 3840x2160, the system still delivers playable performance across every preset, which is notable for a game at 4K resolution. The Low preset averages 140.8 FPS, demonstrating that even at 4K, the RX 7900 XTX has substantial headroom. Medium settings produce 100.9 FPS, and High averages 90 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K averages 69.1 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playability threshold but leaves less margin for demanding scenes. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is steep: the Ultra preset loses about 32% of its average frame rate, while the Low preset loses roughly 36%. This pattern indicates that the GPU’s memory bandwidth and raw compute are the primary drivers of performance at higher resolutions.

The data set does not include minimum or maximum frame rate values, so the analysis relies solely on average FPS. The absence of min/max figures means that frame pacing and 1% lows cannot be assessed, but the high averages suggest that the system maintains consistent throughput across all tested configurations.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU’s nearest rivals, based on average benchmark scores, are all within a very tight performance band. The Intel Xeon D-2752TER scores 25,530, which is only 0.1% higher than the Ryzen 7 5700’s average. The AMD Ryzen 5 6600H scores 25,550, also 0.1% higher. The AMD Ryzen 5 7640U scores 25,485, which is 0.1% lower. The AMD Ryzen 7 5825U scores 25,446, which is 0.3% lower. In practical terms, all four of these processors would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol at any resolution, as the CPU is not the bottleneck in this configuration. The Ryzen 7 5700 sits in the 78th percentile of all CPUs, meaning it outperforms the majority of processors on the market, but its nearest rivals demonstrate that the performance delta is negligible for this game.

The GPU’s nearest rivals are more disparate in their specifications but similar in average benchmark scores. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB scores 19,334, which is 0.4% lower than the RX 7900 XTX. The NVIDIA Quadro K5200 scores 19,602, which is 1% higher. The AMD FirePro D300 scores 19,637, which is 1.2% higher. The NVIDIA TITAN Xp scores 19,177, which is 1.2% lower. This is a peculiar grouping, as the RX 7900 XTX is a modern flagship while the GTX 1060 3 GB is an older entry-level card, yet their average benchmark scores align. In Lockdown Protocol specifically, the RX 7900 XTX’s 24 GB of GDDR6 memory and 960.0 GB/s bandwidth are far more relevant than the average score suggests, so these rival GPUs would not produce similar in-game performance despite the benchmark parity.

For users seeking similar in-game behavior, the CPU alternatives would all perform effectively identically because the game’s frame rates at 1080p are not CPU-limited in this pairing. The GPU alternatives, however, would likely produce lower frame rates in practice due to differences in memory capacity and bandwidth, even though their aggregate benchmark scores are comparable.

CPU and GPU Roles

The CPU and GPU roles in Lockdown Protocol become clearer when examining the scaling between resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, the GPU has substantial headroom, as evidenced by the 260.6 FPS Low preset result. The CPU’s 8 cores and 16 threads are sufficient to feed the GPU at this resolution, and the performance gap between Low and Ultra (118.5 FPS) is entirely attributable to GPU workload. The Ryzen 7 5700’s single-thread score of 901 in 3DMark and multi-thread score of 6,628 indicate strong per-core performance that keeps up with the GPU’s demands.

At 2560x1440, the GPU becomes more heavily loaded, but the CPU still keeps pace. The Ultra preset at 102.3 FPS is 40.1 FPS lower than the 1080p Ultra result, which is a direct consequence of the 78% increase in pixel count. The CPU’s role remains consistent, as the frame rate drop is proportional to the GPU workload increase. The Ryzen 7 5700’s Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20,655 and single-core score of 2,916 suggest it can handle the game’s physics and logic threads without becoming a limiting factor.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is the dominant constraint. The Ultra preset drops to 69.1 FPS, which is a 33.2 FPS reduction from 1440p Ultra. This steep decline indicates that the RX 7900 XTX is working near its limits at 4K with maximum settings. The CPU’s contribution is minimal at this resolution, as the frame rate is governed by the GPU’s pixel throughput and memory bandwidth. The fact that even the Low preset at 4K produces 140.8 FPS confirms that the CPU is not the bottleneck; if the CPU were limiting, the frame rate would not scale so dramatically with resolution.

The data shows that the CPU matters most at 1080p, where it must maintain high frame rates to avoid limiting the GPU. The GPU matters increasingly at 1440p and becomes the sole determining factor at 4K. For users with high-refresh-rate 1080p displays, the Ryzen 7 5700 provides sufficient headroom. For 4K displays, the RX 7900 XTX’s 24 GB memory and 960.0 GB/s bandwidth are the critical assets.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, the measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 69.1 FPS, which exceeds the 60 FPS playability threshold. The system can handle the most demanding preset at 4K.

Q: What is the highest frame rate this combination achieves?

A: The maximum recorded average FPS is 260.6 at 1920x1080 with Low settings. At 2560x1440 with Low settings, the average is 220.6 FPS, and at 3840x2160 with Low settings, it is 140.8 FPS.

Q: How does this CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700 has an average benchmark score of 25,517. Its nearest rival, the Intel Xeon D-2752TER, scores 25,530 (0.1% higher), while the AMD Ryzen 5 7640U scores 25,485 (0.1% lower). The performance differences are negligible.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU more important for this game at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the GPU is the primary factor. The Ultra preset averages 102.3 FPS, and the scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a frame rate drop consistent with increased GPU load, indicating the CPU is not a limiting factor.

Q: Does the system maintain playable performance at all settings and resolutions?

A: Yes, every combination of resolution and preset in the data set produces an average FPS above 60. The lowest recorded average is 69.1 FPS at 4K Ultra.

Q: What is the best preset for 1080p gaming?

A: The Ultra preset at 1920x1080 averages 142.1 FPS, which is the highest quality setting tested and remains far above the 60 FPS threshold. All presets are playable, but Ultra provides the best visual quality without sacrificing performance.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol with exceptional ease. At 1920x1080, all four presets are playable, with the Ultra preset achieving 142.1 FPS and the Low preset reaching 260.6 FPS. The 1080p results are so high that they exceed the refresh rates of most gaming monitors, meaning the system is effectively overkill for this resolution. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 102.3 FPS, providing a smooth experience on high-refresh-rate quad-HD displays. The High preset at 134.5 FPS and Medium at 157.9 FPS offer even more headroom. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset averages 69.1 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold with a modest margin. The High preset at 90 FPS and Medium at 100.9 FPS provide more comfortable margins for 4K gaming, while the Low preset at 140.8 FPS is suitable for competitive play.

The verdict is clear: this combination can run Lockdown Protocol at any resolution and preset configuration tested, with all results above 60 FPS. The only consideration is whether the 4K Ultra margin of 9.1 FPS is sufficient for particularly demanding scenes, but the average data indicates consistent playability.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, which produces an average of 142.1 FPS. This is the most demanding preset and it still delivers more than double the 60 FPS threshold. Users can enable all visual effects without any concern for performance.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are also Ultra, with an average of 102.3 FPS. The margin over 60 FPS is substantial, allowing for maximum quality at quad-HD resolution. The High preset would provide 134.5 FPS for users who prefer additional headroom, but Ultra is the optimal choice for visual fidelity.

At 3840x2160, the best settings are Ultra, with an average of 69.1 FPS. This is the only resolution where the Ultra preset’s margin over 60 FPS is relatively slim, but it remains playable. Users who prioritize a larger frame rate buffer could select High, which averages 90 FPS, but Ultra is the recommended setting for those who want the full visual experience at 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX combination ranks 557th out of 3,714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places the system in the top 15% of all tested configurations, which is a strong result given that the ranking includes many higher-end and more recent hardware pairings. The rank of 557 indicates that there are 556 combos that perform better, but the absolute frame rates achieved by this system are already far beyond what is necessary for smooth gameplay. The percentile ranking reflects the GPU’s 64th percentile standing among all GPUs and the CPU’s 78th percentile among all CPUs, but the combination’s overall rank is boosted by the synergy of the two components.

The data suggests that the rank is influenced more by the GPU than the CPU, as the RX 7900 XTX’s 24 GB memory and high bandwidth are critical for the higher resolutions. The CPU’s strong multi-threaded performance ensures that it does not drag down the overall ranking. For users comparing this system to others in the database, the 557th rank out of 3,714 signifies that it outperforms the vast majority of tested configurations while falling short of only a select group of higher-tier combinations.