Lockdown Protocol

Best Settings per Resolution

For 4K (3840x2160), the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Low, which delivers an average of 83 FPS. Medium falls short at 59 FPS average, just under the 60 FPS threshold, so it is not recommended for a locked 60 FPS experience. High and Ultra are substantially below target at 51 FPS and 39 FPS respectively.

At 1440p (2560x1440), the situation opens up considerably. The database shows that Ultra is playable, averaging exactly 60 FPS. This is the most demanding preset that clears the threshold. If you prefer headroom over maximum visual fidelity, High runs at 80 FPS and Medium at 91 FPS, while Low reaches 129 FPS.

At 1080p (1920x1080), Ultra is fully playable with an average of 82 FPS. This is the best preset for image quality while staying well above the 60 FPS line. High runs at 109 FPS, Medium at 125 FPS, and Low at 175 FPS, giving plenty of room for high-refresh-rate displays if you dial settings down.

CPU and GPU Roles

The recorded data reveals a clear pattern: this game scales heavily with resolution, and the GPU becomes the dominant constraint as pixel count rises. At 1080p, the CPU has enough headroom to push frame rates very high, with Low settings hitting 175 FPS average, suggesting the GPU is still the main limiter even at this resolution. The jump from Low to Ultra at 1080p costs roughly 93 FPS (from 175 down to 82), a 53% reduction, which points to strong GPU-bound rendering effects.

At 1440p, the scaling from Low to Ultra is 129 FPS down to 60 FPS, a 69 FPS drop. The fact that Ultra still holds 60 FPS indicates the RTX 2070 SUPER has enough compute for this resolution at maximum settings, but there is little margin. The CPU, an 8-core Ryzen 7 5700 with 16 threads, is not the bottleneck here; the performance delta between resolutions is consistent with GPU-centric workloads.

At 4K, the GPU clearly takes over. Low averages 83 FPS, but Medium drops to 59 FPS, a 24 FPS penalty for one preset step. High falls to 51 FPS and Ultra to 39 FPS. This steep cliff between Low and Medium at 4K shows that memory bandwidth and fill rate are decisive factors. The GPU's 8 GB GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for Low, but the higher presets demand more than the card can sustain at 4K.

Across all resolutions, the CPU's role is secondary. The Ryzen 7 5700 posts a strong multi-threaded score of 20,655 in Cinebench R23, and its single-thread score of 2,916 is ample for game logic. The data does not show any scenario where the CPU would cap frame rates below the GPU's output, so builders should treat the GPU as the upgrade path for higher resolutions or settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 83 FPS average
• Medium: 59 FPS average, with a minimum of 50 FPS and maximum of 68 FPS
• High: 51 FPS average
• Ultra: 39 FPS average

The only preset that consistently clears 60 FPS at 4K is Low. Medium shows a minimum of 50 FPS, meaning even if the average were acceptable, frame pacing would dip below the threshold during intense scenes.

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 129 FPS average
• Medium: 91 FPS average, with a minimum of 78 FPS and maximum of 105 FPS
• High: 80 FPS average
• Ultra: 60 FPS average

All four presets are playable at 1440p. Ultra sits exactly at 60 FPS average, so it meets the threshold but leaves no headroom for drops. Medium and High offer comfortable buffers, with Medium's minimum at 78 FPS being particularly safe.

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 175 FPS average
• Medium: 125 FPS average, with a minimum of 106 FPS and maximum of 143 FPS
• High: 109 FPS average
• Ultra: 82 FPS average

Every preset at 1080p is well above 60 FPS. Even Ultra, the heaviest load, has an average of 82 FPS. Medium's minimum of 106 FPS indicates strong frame consistency, which matters for competitive play.

The data shows a consistent pattern: each resolution step down roughly doubles the performance headroom. At 1080p Ultra (82 FPS) versus 4K Ultra (39 FPS), the difference is 43 FPS, and the 1080p result is more than double the 4K one.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the CPU's nearest rivals in the database, the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 sits very close to several other processors. The Intel Xeon D-2752TER scores 25,530 versus the Ryzen's 25,517 average, a delta of -0.1%. The AMD Ryzen 5 7640U scores 25,485, a 0.1% difference. The AMD Ryzen 5 6600H scores 25,550, again -0.1%. The AMD Ryzen 7 5825U scores 25,446, a 0.3% gap. All four are within a fraction of a percent of the Ryzen 7 5700, meaning any of these would deliver essentially identical CPU performance in this game. For a desktop builder, the 8-core/16-thread configuration of the Ryzen 7 5700 is matched by these alternatives in synthetic aggregate scores, so game performance would be indistinguishable.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 20,282. Its nearest rivals are all within a few points: the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M scores 20,480 (-1% delta), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile scores 20,534 (-1.2%), the Intel Arc B570 scores 20,556 (-1.3%), and the Intel Arc A750 scores 20,582 (-1.5%). These deltas are small enough that in real gameplay, the frame rates would be nearly the same. The RTX 3070 Mobile is interesting because it is a laptop part, but the database shows it performing within 1.2% of the desktop RTX 2070 SUPER, so a system with that GPU would behave similarly in Lockdown Protocol. The Intel Arc cards also land in the same performance band, though driver differences could affect specific games.

The combo rank for this CPU/GPU pair in Lockdown Protocol is 2,165 out of 3,714 tested combinations, placing it in the upper half of all systems. This percentile context helps builders understand where this rig stands relative to the full spectrum of hardware.

FAQ

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

A: No. The recorded data shows High at 3840x2160 averages 51 FPS, below the 60 FPS playable threshold. Only Low at 4K clears 60 FPS, with an average of 83 FPS.

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

A: Ultra at 2560x1440 averages exactly 60 FPS, making it the most demanding playable preset. For more headroom, High averages 80 FPS and Medium averages 91 FPS.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 5700 or the RTX 2070 SUPER the limiting factor?

A: The GPU is the primary constraint at all resolutions. The CPU's strong multi-threaded and single-threaded scores, including a Cinebench R23 multi-core result of 20,655, do not show any bottleneck in the recorded data. The performance drops between presets align with GPU-bound scaling.

Q: How does the RTX 2070 SUPER compare to the Intel Arc A750?

A: The Intel Arc A750 has an average benchmark score of 20,582 versus the RTX 2070 SUPER's 20,282, a delta of -1.5%. In practice, this means the two cards would deliver nearly identical frame rates in this game.

Q: What minimum FPS can I expect at 1080p Medium?

A: The recorded minimum at 1920x1080 Medium is 106 FPS, with an average of 125 FPS and a maximum of 143 FPS. This indicates stable frame delivery without significant dips.

Q: Does the CPU have any rivals that would perform better for this game?

A: The closest rivals, including the AMD Ryzen 5 7640U and AMD Ryzen 7 5825U, are within 0.1% to 0.3% of the Ryzen 7 5700's average score. None of these would provide a measurable advantage in Lockdown Protocol.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol, but the experience depends heavily on your target resolution. At 3840x2160, the verdict is clear: only Low settings are playable, with an average of 83 FPS. Medium dips to 59 FPS, which fails the 60 FPS threshold, and High and Ultra are not viable at 51 FPS and 39 FPS respectively. For 4K gaming, this system requires significant settings compromises.

At 2560x1440, the verdict is much more favorable. All four presets clear 60 FPS, with Ultra landing exactly at 60 FPS average. This is the sweet spot for this hardware if you want maximum visual quality without dropping below the playable line. High at 80 FPS and Medium at 91 FPS offer better headroom for competitive play.

At 1920x1080, the verdict is unequivocally positive. Every preset runs above 60 FPS, with Ultra at 82 FPS and Low at 175 FPS. This system is well suited for 1080p gaming at maximum settings, and it has enough performance for high-refresh-rate monitors if you step down to Medium (125 FPS) or Low (175 FPS).

The bottleneck is the GPU. The Ryzen 7 5700 provides ample compute, and the recorded data shows no CPU limitation across resolutions. If you plan to play at 4K with higher presets, a stronger GPU would be necessary, but for 1080p and 1440p, this configuration delivers a solid, playable experience. The RTX 2070 SUPER's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory is sufficient for this game at the tested settings, though the 4K Medium result (59 FPS average, 50 FPS minimum) shows that memory and bandwidth constraints start to bite at higher pixel counts.

For a builder targeting 1440p, this system is a good match. Ultra at 60 FPS average meets the threshold, and the option to drop to High for 80 FPS gives flexibility. For 1080p, the system is overqualified, offering high frame rates even at maximum settings. The only scenario where this PC falls short is 4K with high or ultra presets, where the data clearly shows it cannot maintain playable frame rates.