Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT delivers a robust gaming experience in Lockdown Protocol, with measurable performance data indicating strong frame rates across common resolutions. The benchmark results, recorded at 3840x2160, 2560x1440, and 1920x1080, provide a clear picture of what this combination can achieve. At 4K, the highest playable preset is High, while both 1440p and 1080p can handle the Ultra preset while maintaining averages well above the 60 FPS threshold.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, which produces an average of 62.2 FPS. This leaves a narrow margin above the 60 FPS threshold, making it the maximum playable setting for a smooth experience. The Medium preset at this resolution is also playable at 75.4 FPS, and Low runs at 100.9 FPS, but Ultra drops to 50 FPS, which falls below the playable threshold.

For 2560x1440, the Ultra preset becomes the best option, delivering an average of 75.8 FPS. This provides a comfortable buffer over the 60 FPS minimum. The High preset at this resolution reaches 100.2 FPS, Medium hits 111.8 FPS, and Low achieves 160.6 FPS, all of which are well within playable territory.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the top choice, averaging 99.9 FPS. This is nearly double the playable threshold. The High preset runs at 133.8 FPS, Medium at 153.8 FPS, and Low at 220.5 FPS, demonstrating that this resolution is largely unrestricted for this hardware combination.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows a clear shift in component responsibility as resolution changes. At 1920x1080, the performance spread between presets is significant: Low runs at 220.5 FPS while Ultra sits at 99.9 FPS, a difference of 120.6 FPS. This wide gap indicates that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU at lower settings, but the GPU becomes the limiting factor as graphical load increases. At this resolution, the Ryzen 7 5700X's 8-core, 16-thread configuration with a 4.60 GHz boost clock is sufficient to avoid bottlenecking the RX 7700 XT.

Moving to 2560x1440, the same preset scaling persists but with lower absolute numbers. Low drops to 160.6 FPS and Ultra to 75.8 FPS. The relative gap between Low and Ultra narrows slightly, suggesting the GPU is taking on more of the workload. At 3840x2160, the trend continues: Low averages 100.9 FPS while Ultra falls to 50 FPS. The GPU's 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus with 432.0 GB/s bandwidth becomes the dominant factor at 4K, as the CPU's performance headroom becomes less relevant.

The scaling between resolutions at the same preset further illustrates this. For instance, the Ultra preset at 1080p yields 99.9 FPS, at 1440p yields 75.8 FPS, and at 4K yields 50 FPS. This consistent decline across resolutions points to the GPU being the primary constraint at higher resolutions, while the CPU maintains adequate frame delivery at lower ones.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the measured average frame rates are as follows: Low settings produce 100.9 FPS, Medium produces 75.4 FPS, High produces 62.2 FPS, and Ultra produces 50 FPS. The drop from Low to Medium is 25.5 FPS, from Medium to High is 13.2 FPS, and from High to Ultra is 12.2 FPS, showing that each preset increment costs roughly 12-25 FPS at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the averages are notably higher: Low runs at 160.6 FPS, Medium at 111.8 FPS, High at 100.2 FPS, and Ultra at 75.8 FPS. The delta between Low and Medium is 48.8 FPS, which is the largest single-preset jump at this resolution. Medium to High costs 11.6 FPS, and High to Ultra costs 24.4 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the frame rates are the highest of the three resolutions: Low achieves 220.5 FPS, Medium hits 153.8 FPS, High reaches 133.8 FPS, and Ultra settles at 99.9 FPS. The step from Low to Medium is 66.7 FPS, from Medium to High is 20 FPS, and from High to Ultra is 33.9 FPS. No minimum or maximum frame rate data is available for any resolution or preset, so the analysis relies solely on these average values.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X has an average benchmark score of 27578, placing it in the 79th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-12600K with an identical average score of 27578 and a delta of 0%, meaning these two processors would perform nearly identically in this game. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800 scores 27535, just 0.2% lower, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X scores 27636, which is 0.2% higher. The Intel Core Ultra 5 125H rounds out the group at 27507, 0.3% below the 5700X. Any of these alternatives would yield similar frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, with the 7600X being the marginally faster option and the Core Ultra 5 125H being the slightly slower one.

On the GPU side, the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT has an average benchmark score of 22549, placing it in the 67th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile with a score of 22435 (0.5% higher), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile at 22729 (0.8% lower), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 at 22895 (1.5% lower), and the AMD Radeon RX 5700 at 22170 (1.7% higher). The RTX 2080 would be the closest match in terms of overall performance, while the RX 5700 would be the weakest of the group, potentially delivering slightly lower frame rates in this game.

FAQ

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

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average frame rate is 50 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The highest playable preset at this resolution is High, averaging 62.2 FPS.

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

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 averages 75.8 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold. This is the best settings option for this resolution, providing a 15.8 FPS buffer over the playable minimum.

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

A: At Low settings, the average frame rate drops from 220.5 FPS at 1920x1080 to 100.9 FPS at 3840x2160, a reduction of 119.6 FPS. At Ultra settings, the drop is from 99.9 FPS to 50 FPS, a reduction of 49.9 FPS.

Q: Which component is more important at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the wide preset scaling indicates the GPU is the limiting factor. Low settings yield 220.5 FPS while Ultra yields 99.9 FPS, showing that the CPU can support high frame rates but the GPU struggles with higher graphical loads.

Q: Does the RX 7700 XT outperform the RTX 2080?

A: In synthetic benchmarks, the RX 7700 XT scores 22549, which is 1.5% lower than the RTX 2080's score of 22895. The RTX 2080 would be slightly faster in Lockdown Protocol based on this comparison.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 5700X better than the Ryzen 5 7600X?

A: In synthetic benchmarks, the Ryzen 7 5700X scores 27578, which is 0.2% lower than the Ryzen 5 7600X's score of 27636. The 7600X holds a marginal advantage that would translate to a negligible frame rate difference in-game.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT combination ranks 1478 out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the 60th percentile of all tested systems, meaning roughly 60% of the tested combinations are slower. This rank reflects a solid mid-to-upper tier position, consistent with the measured frame rates that show playable performance at all three resolutions up to the High preset at 4K and Ultra at 1440p and 1080p. The ranking is a composite measure that accounts for performance across all tested settings and resolutions, and the data indicates this combo is well-suited for the game's demands.

The Verdict

This PC can run Lockdown Protocol effectively at all tested resolutions, with the caveat that 4K requires a preset reduction. At 1920x1080, every preset clears the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra averaging 99.9 FPS, giving significant headroom for competitive play or high refresh rate displays. At 2560x1440, all presets are also playable, and Ultra at 75.8 FPS offers a smooth experience without compromise. At 3840x2160, the verdict is split: High, Medium, and Low are all playable, with High being the best setting at 62.2 FPS, but Ultra drops to 50 FPS and is not recommended. The data shows this system is best utilized at 1440p or below, where it can run the game at maximum settings, while 4K users should stick to High or lower. Overall, the combination of the Ryzen 7 5700X and RX 7700 XT is a capable match for Lockdown Protocol, delivering playable frame rates across the board with the right settings.