Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7700 delivers a versatile Lockdown Protocol experience, but 4K gaming requires compromises. This analysis breaks down the measured performance data, component roles, and how this combination stacks up against other tested systems.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is Medium, with an average of 67 FPS. The data shows a clear ceiling at this resolution: High settings drop to 59 FPS, which misses the 60 FPS threshold, while Ultra falls further to 44 FPS. Low settings run at 95 FPS, but Medium provides the best visual quality while staying above the playable line.

Moving to 2560x1440, the system handles Ultra settings at 68 FPS average, which is the most demanding preset that clears 60 FPS. This is a significant jump from 4K, where Ultra was unplayable. High settings reach 91 FPS, Medium hits 104 FPS, and Low tops out at 147 FPS. The 1440p Ultra result shows the GPU has ample headroom at this resolution.

At 1920x1080, Ultra is achievable with an average of 93 FPS. The scaling is impressive: Low runs at 200 FPS, Medium at 142 FPS, and High at 124 FPS. Every preset at 1080p exceeds 60 FPS, making this resolution the most flexible for competitive play.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance gap between resolutions reveals how the workload shifts. At 3840x2160, the GPU is the dominant constraint. The drop from Medium (67 FPS) to High (59 FPS) is only 12%, but the jump from High to Ultra (44 FPS) is a 25% reduction, indicating the graphics card's limits are being reached as pixel count and settings increase. The CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads from the 5700G are sufficient at 4K, as the frame rate scales primarily with GPU load.

At 2560x1440, the balance shifts. The difference between Low (147 FPS) and Medium (104 FPS) is 29%, while Medium to High (91 FPS) is another 12.5% drop. Ultra (68 FPS) represents a 25% reduction from High. These scaling patterns suggest both components are active, but the GPU still leads the bottleneck. The CPU's single-thread score of 899 in 3dmark and multi-thread score of 6629 in 3dmark_16_threads indicate it can feed the GPU adequately at this resolution.

At 1920x1080, the CPU becomes more influential. Low settings hit 200 FPS, which is 41% higher than Medium (142 FPS). The gap between Medium and High (124 FPS) is 13%, and High to Ultra (93 FPS) is 25%. At this resolution, the 5700G's 16 threads handle the game logic while the RX 7700 processes frames quickly, but the CPU's ceiling appears around 200 FPS based on the Low preset result.

How This Combo Ranks

This combination ranks 1709 out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the upper half of all systems. The percentile data is telling: the CPU sits at the 79th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU is at the 58th percentile among all GPUs. This imbalance explains why 4K Ultra struggles — the GPU is comparatively weaker than the CPU.

The rank of 1709 suggests that many other combinations deliver higher frame rates, but the 5700G + RX 7700 pairing is far from entry-level. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12830.5 and the GPU's Passmark G3D score of 20974 both contribute to a system that handles 1080p and 1440p well, but the 4K Ultra result of 44 FPS keeps it from ranking higher.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol at 60 FPS on a 4K monitor?

A: Yes, but only at Medium settings or lower. The measured data shows Medium averages 67 FPS at 3840x2160, while High drops to 59 FPS and Ultra to 44 FPS. Low runs at 95 FPS if you prioritize frame rate over visuals.

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

A: Ultra settings at 2560x1440 produce an average of 68 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold. If you want more headroom, High runs at 91 FPS, Medium at 104 FPS, and Low at 147 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU affect performance at different resolutions?

A: At 1080p, the CPU's limits are more apparent — Low settings reach 200 FPS, but this is the ceiling. At 1440p and 4K, the GPU becomes the primary constraint, with the CPU's 16 threads providing sufficient headroom for the RX 7700 to be the bottleneck.

Q: Is the RX 7700 a strong match for the 5700G?

A: The data shows the CPU outperforms the GPU in relative terms. The CPU is at the 79th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU is at the 58th percentile. This means the GPU may hold back the CPU in CPU-light scenes, but the pairing is balanced enough for 1080p and 1440p gaming.

Q: What frame rates can I expect at 1080p with low settings?

A: The measured average is 200 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is the highest frame rate in the measured data, making it suitable for high-refresh-rate monitors.

Q: Does the system maintain 60 FPS at 4K in all presets?

A: No. Only Low (95 FPS) and Medium (67 FPS) stay above 60 FPS. High (59 FPS) narrowly misses the threshold, and Ultra (44 FPS) is well below it.

Measured FPS Breakdown

3840x2160:

• Ultra: 44 FPS average
• High: 59 FPS average
• Medium: 67 FPS average, 57 FPS minimum, 77 FPS maximum
• Low: 95 FPS average

2560x1440:

• Ultra: 68 FPS average
• High: 91 FPS average
• Medium: 104 FPS average, 88 FPS minimum, 120 FPS maximum
• Low: 147 FPS average

1920x1080:

• Ultra: 93 FPS average
• High: 124 FPS average
• Medium: 142 FPS average, 121 FPS minimum, 163 FPS maximum
• Low: 200 FPS average

The Medium preset at each resolution includes min/max data, which is useful for understanding frame pacing. At 4K Medium, the minimum of 57 FPS is close to the 60 FPS threshold, indicating occasional dips below the target. At 1440p Medium, the minimum of 88 FPS provides comfortable headroom. At 1080p Medium, the 121 FPS minimum ensures smooth gameplay even during intense scenes.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol, with clear strengths at lower resolutions. At 3840x2160, the verdict is mixed: Medium settings at 67 FPS are playable, but High (59 FPS) and Ultra (44 FPS) are not. The system is best suited for 4K at Medium or lower.

At 2560x1440, the system fully delivers. Ultra settings average 68 FPS, and all four presets — High (91 FPS), Medium (104 FPS), and Low (147 FPS) — exceed the 60 FPS threshold. This is the sweet spot for visual quality and performance.

At 1920x1080, the system excels. Ultra runs at 93 FPS, and every preset clears 60 FPS, with Low reaching 200 FPS. For competitive play or high-refresh-rate displays, 1080p is the most flexible resolution.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals show the 5700G sits close to several Intel and AMD processors. The Intel Core i9-9900K scores 27097 on average, which is 0.2% higher than the 5700G's 27051. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 scores 26936, a 0.4% deficit, while the Intel Core i5-14400T scores 27166, 0.4% ahead. The Intel Core i7-1370P scores 26900, 0.6% behind. These deltas are all within 1%, meaning any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol.

On the GPU side, the RX 7700's nearest rivals are similarly close. The AMD Radeon R9 370X scores 15862, just 0.1% behind the RX 7700's 15852. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 scores 16014, a 1% advantage, while the AMD Radeon Pro W5500 scores 15679, 1.1% behind. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 16129, 1.7% ahead. These small deltas suggest that swapping the GPU for any of these alternatives would yield nearly identical performance, with the RTX 3060 Ti offering the largest improvement at under 2%.

For users considering upgrades, the CPU's 79th percentile ranking means it is unlikely to be the limiting factor in most scenarios. The GPU's 58th percentile ranking offers more room for improvement, but the measured FPS data shows the current pairing is adequate for 1080p and 1440p gaming.