Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9070 delivers a strong 1080p and 1440p experience in Lockdown Protocol, while 4K remains playable at high settings. The data indicates this combination is well-balanced for the game, with the GPU often being the limiting factor at higher resolutions. Below is a detailed breakdown of the measured performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark results for this combo cover three resolutions and four quality presets, providing a clear picture of scaling. All scores are average FPS figures, as minimum and maximum values were not recorded in this dataset.

At 1920x1080, the combo is overwhelmingly fast. The Low preset produces an average of 247.2 FPS, which is more than four times the playability threshold. Moving to Medium drops the average to 175.9 FPS, still an exceptionally high figure. The High preset yields 154 FPS, while the most demanding Ultra preset maintains a robust 117.5 FPS. Even at Ultra, the system has significant headroom, suggesting that the CPU and GPU are not stressed to their limits at this resolution.

Stepping up to 2560x1440, performance remains excellent. The Low preset averages 178.4 FPS, which is a minor reduction from the 1080p result. Medium settings deliver 126.2 FPS, and High comes in at 113 FPS. The Ultra preset, which is the most demanding configuration tested, still manages an average of 81.5 FPS. This shows a linear scaling pattern where each preset tier costs roughly 30-40 FPS, but the system never drops below a comfortable level for competitive play.

3840x2160 (4K) is where the RX 9070 starts to show its limits. The Low preset achieves 117.7 FPS, which is still very playable. Medium drops to 80.9 FPS, and High falls to 72.3 FPS. The Ultra preset, however, averages only 53.4 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playability threshold. The scaling from 1440p to 4K shows a substantial performance hit, with the High preset losing roughly 40 FPS when moving up in resolution.

Best Settings per Resolution

The data clearly identifies which settings provide a playable experience at each resolution, defined by maintaining an average of at least 60 FPS.

At 1920x1080, all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—clear the 60 FPS bar. The most demanding preset that remains playable is Ultra, which averages 117.5 FPS. This means users can enable every visual option without worrying about frame rate.

For 2560x1440, the same situation applies. All presets are playable, including Ultra, which averages 81.5 FPS. This is the best choice for maximizing visual quality at this resolution, as it stays well above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes. The Low, Medium, and High presets all stay at or above 60 FPS. The best playable setting is High, which averages 72.3 FPS. The Ultra preset, at 53.4 FPS, is not recommended for 4K play, as it dips below the playability threshold.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 4K with max settings?

A: No. At 3840x2160 with the Ultra preset, the combo averages 53.4 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playability threshold. The High preset is the best option at this resolution, averaging 72.3 FPS.

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

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 averages 81.5 FPS, making it the most demanding option that stays above 60 FPS. All presets at this resolution are playable.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 4K?

A: On the High preset, the average FPS drops from 154 at 1920x1080 to 72.3 at 3840x2160. This represents a reduction of approximately 53% in average frame rate.

Q: Is the Low preset ever necessary for this combo?

A: Not at 1080p or 1440p, where even Ultra settings are playable. At 4K, the Low preset averages 117.7 FPS, but the High preset at 72.3 FPS offers a better balance of visuals and performance.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU at any resolution?

A: The benchmark data does not isolate CPU vs. GPU usage. However, the 1080p results (247.2 FPS at Low) indicate the CPU can feed the GPU at very high frame rates, suggesting no major bottleneck at lower resolutions.

Q: What frame rate can be expected at 1080p with Medium settings?

A: The Medium preset at 1920x1080 averages 175.9 FPS, which is more than enough for high-refresh-rate monitors.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Lockdown Protocol, this CPU and GPU pairing ranks 1087 out of 3714 tested combos. This places it in the top 30% of all configurations, indicating a solidly above-average performance tier. The percentile ranking for the CPU alone is 78th against all CPUs, while the GPU sits at the 69th percentile against all GPUs. This suggests the GPU is the more limiting component in this pairing, as its relative standing is slightly lower than the CPU's.

The rank implies that while this combo is not at the very top of the performance chart, it is well ahead of the majority of systems tested. For a mainstream AM4 platform CPU paired with a current-generation GPU, this ranking reflects a balanced setup that handle the game's demands without excessive headroom or notable weakness.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Based on the nearest rival scores for each component, several alternative pairings would deliver similar behavior in Lockdown Protocol.

On the CPU side, the AMD Ryzen 7 5825U has an average benchmark score of 25446, which is 0.3% higher than the Ryzen 7 5700's 25517 average. This makes it nearly identical in performance. The AMD Ryzen 5 7640U (25485, 0.1% higher) and the AMD Ryzen 5 6600H (25550, 0.1% lower) are also within a negligible margin. The Intel Xeon D-2752TER (25530, 0.1% lower) rounds out the closest matches. All of these CPUs would produce nearly indistinguishable frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, though the differences in core counts and architectures might affect other workloads.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is the closest rival, with an average score of 24170, which is 1.2% higher than the RX 9070's 23877 average. The AMD Radeon RX 6800S (24063, 0.8% higher) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile (23628, 1.1% lower) are also very close. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z (23736, 0.6% lower) is slightly below. In practical terms, swapping the RX 9070 for any of these GPUs would result in a performance difference of roughly 1-2%, which is imperceptible in actual gameplay.

Combining these, a system with a Ryzen 7 5825U and an RTX 2080 SUPER would behave almost identically to the tested configuration, as would any of the other near-identical rivals.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Lockdown Protocol, and it does so comfortably at the two most common gaming resolutions. The verdict data is clear: at 1920x1080, all four presets are playable, with the Ultra preset averaging 117.5 FPS. At 2560x1440, all presets also clear the 60 FPS mark, with Ultra averaging 81.5 FPS. At 3840x2160, the High preset is the best playable option, averaging 72.3 FPS, while Ultra falls short at 53.4 FPS.

For a competitive FPS like Lockdown Protocol, the 1440p Ultra experience at 81.5 FPS is the sweet spot for this combo, offering high visual fidelity with enough frame rate for smooth gameplay. The 1080p numbers are excessive for most displays but leave massive headroom for background tasks or future updates. The 4K High preset at 72.3 FPS is a viable option for users with 4K monitors, but those seeking maximum frame rates should stick to 1440p.

The combination of the Ryzen 7 5700's strong multi-threaded performance (20655 in Cinebench R23 multicore) and the RX 9070's substantial rasterization power (25381 in Passmark G3D) ensures that this system is well-prepared for the game's demands. The data confirms this is a capable pairing that hits the playability target at every resolution, with only the absolute highest settings at 4K proving too demanding.