Lockdown Protocol

Lockdown Protocol is a fast-paced FPS that stresses both processor and graphics hardware. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER produces a wide spread of frame rates depending on resolution and quality preset. Using measured data from the database, this analysis details exactly how this combination performs, which settings clear the 60 FPS threshold, and how it compares to nearby hardware.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded frame rates cover three resolutions and four presets. The following table lists the average, minimum, and maximum FPS for each configuration. Minimum and maximum values were captured only for the Medium preset; other presets have no recorded min/max data.

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |

|------------|----------|---------|---------|---------|

| 3840x2160 | High | 51 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 83 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 59 | 50 | 68 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 39 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | High | 80 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 129 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 91 | 78 | 105 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 60 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | High | 109 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 175 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 125 | 106 | 143 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 82 | - | - |

At 4K, only the Low preset stays comfortably above 60 FPS, with an average of 83. Medium sits at 59, just below the threshold, while High and Ultra drop to 51 and 39 respectively. At 1440p, every preset reaches at least 60 FPS, with Ultra exactly at 60 and Low soaring to 129. At 1080p, even Ultra maintains 82 FPS, and Low hits 175, showing that this combination has ample headroom at the most common gaming resolution.

The Medium preset provides the only min/max data. At 4K Medium, the frame rate fluctuates between 50 and 68, indicating noticeable dips below the average. At 1440p Medium, the range is 78 to 105, and at 1080p Medium it is 106 to 143. These ranges suggest that the 2070 SUPER can experience occasional stutters at 4K Medium, but at lower resolutions the frame pacing is more consistent.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The database places the Ryzen 7 5700X in the 79th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 27578. Its nearest rivals are all within a fraction of a percent of that score. The Intel Core i5-12600K matches it exactly (delta 0%), the AMD Ryzen 7 5800 is 0.2% slower, the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X is 0.2% faster, and the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H is 0.3% slower. In practical terms, any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, as the benchmark scores are statistically indistinguishable.

On the GPU side, the RTX 2070 SUPER sits in the 65th percentile with an average benchmark score of 20282. Its nearest rivals are all slightly faster, but the differences are small. The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M is 1.0% faster, the RTX 3070 Mobile is 1.2% faster, the Intel Arc B570 is 1.3% faster, and the Intel Arc A750 is 1.5% faster. A system built with any of these GPUs, paired with any of the aforementioned CPUs, would produce frame rates within a few percent of this combination. For example, swapping the 2070 SUPER for an Arc A750 would yield roughly 1.5% higher average FPS, which in a game like Lockdown Protocol might translate to one or two extra frames per second at most.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows a consistent pattern of frame rate scaling with resolution. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 109 at 1080p to 80 at 1440p and then to 51 at 4K. The absolute drop between successive resolutions is 29 FPS in both steps. At Low settings, the drop is 46 FPS from 1080p to 1440p and another 46 FPS from 1440p to 4K. At Medium, the drops are 34 FPS and 32 FPS, and at Ultra they are 22 FPS and 21 FPS. This near-linear scaling across all presets indicates that the GPU is the dominant bottleneck as resolution increases. The CPU, with its 8 cores and 16 threads and a strong single-thread score of 1499 in Cinebench R23, has enough headroom to feed the GPU at 1080p and even at 1440p. At 1080p Low, the 175 FPS average shows that the CPU is not limiting the frame rate; the GPU is still the constraint, as evidenced by the fact that raising the preset from Low to Ultra cuts the frame rate by more than half (from 175 to 82).

The difference between presets is largest at 1080p, where the gap between Low and Ultra is 93 FPS. At 1440p that gap narrows to 69 FPS, and at 4K it is 44 FPS. This shrinking gap with resolution further confirms that the GPU is the primary driver of performance. The CPU's role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions, but even at 1080p Ultra the 82 FPS average is well above the playable threshold, meaning the processor is not a weak link in this pairing.

The Verdict

Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol? Yes, but with caveats at 4K. The verdict by resolution is clear:

• 3840x2160: Only the Low preset is playable, with an average of 83 FPS. Medium falls just short at 59, and High and Ultra are below 60.
• 2560x1440: All presets are playable, including Ultra at exactly 60 FPS. Low reaches 129, High 80, and Medium 91.
• 1920x1080: Every preset clears 60 FPS comfortably. Ultra averages 82, High 109, Medium 125, and Low 175.

For gamers targeting 1080p or 1440p, this combination is fully capable of running Lockdown Protocol at maximum settings. At 4K, the user must drop to Low to maintain a smooth experience. The Medium preset at 4K is borderline, with an average of 59 and a recorded minimum of 50, which could lead to noticeable dips during intense action.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Lockdown Protocol, this CPU and GPU pairing ranks 2165th out of 3714 total combinations. That places it in the lower half of all tested systems, meaning a substantial number of other configurations deliver higher frame rates. The 79th percentile CPU and 65th percentile GPU individually are respectable, but when combined they land in the 58th percentile of system performance for this specific game. The ranking reflects the fact that the RTX 2070 SUPER, while still competent at 1080p and 1440p, is not a top-tier card for 4K gaming, and the CPU, though strong, does not compensate for the GPU's limitations at higher resolutions.

Best Settings per Resolution

Based on the measured data, the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS is as follows:

• 3840x2160: Low preset, average 83 FPS. Medium is not viable because it averages 59 FPS, just below the threshold.
• 2560x1440: Ultra preset, average 60 FPS exactly. This is the maximum quality setting while still meeting the playable threshold.
• 1920x1080: Ultra preset, average 82 FPS. There is no need to lower settings; the combination has ample headroom.

These recommendations ensure a smooth experience without sacrificing visual quality unnecessarily. At 1440p and 1080p, the Ultra preset delivers the best image quality while staying at or above 60 FPS. At 4K, only Low can be used, which is a significant compromise but still playable. For users who prioritize visual fidelity over frame rate, the 4K Medium preset at 59 FPS is close to playable, but the recorded minimum of 50 FPS may cause occasional stutter.