Lockdown Protocol

Lockdown Protocol, a 2024 FPS, pairs the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti. The measured data shows this combination delivers playable frame rates at every resolution and preset tested, with the most demanding Ultra preset staying above 60 FPS even at 3840x2160. The CPU carries a launch MSRP of $299, while the GPU has a launch MSRP of 799 USD. In the benchmark database, this combo ranks 528th out of 3714 tested combinations, placing it in the upper tier of systems. The CPU sits at the 79th percentile of all CPUs, and the GPU at the 84th percentile of all GPUs, indicating a well-matched pair for this title.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X posts an average benchmark score of 27578. Its nearest rivals are remarkably close in aggregate performance. The Intel Core i5-12600K matches it exactly with a score of 27578 and a delta of 0%. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800 scores 27535, which is 0.2% lower. The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X scores 27636, 0.2% higher, and the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H scores 27507, 0.3% lower. For CPU-bound scenarios in Lockdown Protocol, swapping to any of these four processors would yield nearly identical frame rates. The 5700X's 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and boost clock of 4.60 GHz, are sufficient to feed the GPU without becoming a limiting factor. Its 32 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support at 51.2 GB/s bandwidth further contribute to consistent performance. In synthetic tests, the CPU achieves a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 13184 and a single-core score of 1499, while Geekbench multicore reaches 10779 and single-core 2016. These numbers place it in the same performance envelope as the rivals listed above.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has an average benchmark score of 44795. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile at 45152 (0.8% faster), the AMD Radeon Pro 5500 XT at 45384 (1.3% faster), the NVIDIA RTX A6000 at 44075 (1.6% slower), and the Intel Arc A730M at 45592 (1.7% faster). In practice, a system with any of these GPUs would deliver similar GPU-bound performance in Lockdown Protocol. The RTX 4070 Ti is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with 7680 shading units, 240 texture mapping units, and 80 raster operation units. It features 60 RT cores and 240 tensor cores, with a boost clock of 2610 MHz. Memory consists of 12 GB of GDDR6X on a 192-bit bus, providing 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5024 and Passmark G3D score of 31624 reflect its strong rasterization and compute capabilities. For this game, the GPU's 40.09 TFLOPS FP32 throughput and 208.8 GPixel/s pixel rate are more than adequate, as evidenced by the measured frame rates.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS data reveals how the CPU and GPU share the workload across resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, the Low preset produces 266.2 FPS, Medium 220.9 FPS, High 187.7 FPS, and Ultra 141.9 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra is 124.3 FPS, a substantial reduction that indicates the GPU is heavily taxed by the higher preset. At 2560x1440, the same progression yields 224.4 FPS (Low), 160.3 FPS (Medium), 138.9 FPS (High), and 103 FPS (Ultra), a drop of 121.4 FPS. At 3840x2160, the numbers are 143.8 FPS (Low), 101.7 FPS (Medium), 91.6 FPS (High), and 66.8 FPS (Ultra), a drop of 77.0 FPS. The absolute difference between Low and Ultra shrinks as resolution increases, which is a classic sign of the GPU becoming the dominant bottleneck at higher pixel counts. At 1080p Low, the 266.2 FPS result shows the CPU can push frame rates far beyond the GPU's ability to render at higher settings. The CPU's 8-core, 16-thread configuration with a 4.60 GHz boost clock is clearly not holding back the GPU at lower resolutions.

When moving from 1080p to 4K at the Low preset, the frame rate falls from 266.2 to 143.8 FPS, a 46% reduction. At the Ultra preset, the same resolution change drops the frame rate from 141.9 to 66.8 FPS, a 53% reduction. The larger percentage drop at Ultra indicates that the GPU's rendering load scales more steeply with resolution when the preset is higher. Conversely, the CPU's role is more pronounced at lower resolutions and lower presets, where the frame rate is high enough to expose any CPU limitations. The data shows no such limitation: even at 1080p Low, the system sustains 266.2 FPS, which is far above the 60 FPS playable threshold. At 4K Ultra, the 66.8 FPS result is just above the threshold, confirming that the GPU is the limiting factor at that extreme setting. The CPU's 65 W TDP and 7 nm process node (TSMC) allow it to maintain high clocks without thermal throttling, which is important for sustained frame rates in a fast-paced FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 7 5700X and RTX 4070 Ti ranks 528th out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the top 14.2% of all systems in the database, a strong showing for a mid-range CPU paired with a high-end GPU. The CPU's individual percentile of 79 and the GPU's percentile of 84 are both high, but the combo rank is even better than either component's standalone percentile. This suggests the pairing is particularly well-suited to this game's engine, which appears to scale well with both CPU threads and GPU compute. The measured data confirms that the combo achieves playable frame rates at all settings and resolutions, which is not true for many lower-ranked combinations. The rank of 528 out of 3714 means the system outperforms the vast majority of tested hardware configurations, making it a reliable choice for Lockdown Protocol at high refresh rates.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 66.8, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best settings preset at 2560x1440?

A: Ultra is the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS, with an average of 103 FPS.

Q: What is the best settings preset at 1920x1080?

A: Ultra is the best, delivering an average of 141.9 FPS, well above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 5700X compare to its nearest CPU rival?

A: The 5700X has an average benchmark score of 27578, identical to the Intel Core i5-12600K (0% delta), and within 0.3% of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800, Ryzen 5 7600X, and Intel Core Ultra 5 125H.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 Ti compare to its nearest GPU rival?

A: The RTX 4070 Ti scores 44795 on average. The RTX 5090 Mobile is 0.8% faster, the Radeon Pro 5500 XT is 1.3% faster, the RTX A6000 is 1.6% slower, and the Arc A730M is 1.7% faster.

Q: What is the combo's rank in the database?

A: It ranks 528th out of 3714 tested combos, placing it in the top 14.2% of all systems.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table lists the exact average FPS for each resolution and settings preset. Minimum and maximum FPS values were not reported in the data, so only averages are shown.

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS |

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

| 3840x2160 | High | 91.6 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 143.8 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 101.7 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 66.8 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 138.9 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 224.4 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 160.3 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 103 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 187.7 |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 266.2 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 220.9 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 141.9 |

The data shows a clear progression: at each resolution, the Low preset yields the highest frame rate, followed by Medium, then High, with Ultra being the most demanding. The gap between Low and Ultra is largest at 1080p (124.3 FPS) and smallest at 4K (77.0 FPS), confirming that the GPU becomes the primary constraint at higher resolutions. At 4K, even the Low preset (143.8 FPS) is far above the playable threshold, and the Ultra preset (66.8 FPS) remains playable. At 1440p, all presets exceed 100 FPS, with Ultra at 103 FPS. At 1080p, the system is capable of exceeding 200 FPS on Low and Medium, and 141.9 FPS on Ultra, making it suitable for high-refresh-rate monitors.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the most demanding preset that maintains an average FPS at or above the 60 FPS playable threshold is Ultra. At 3840x2160, Ultra delivers 66.8 FPS, which is just above the threshold, so it is the recommended setting for maximum visual quality. At 2560x1440, Ultra provides 103 FPS, offering a comfortable margin above 60 FPS while still delivering the highest preset quality. At 1920x1080, Ultra achieves 141.9 FPS, which is more than double the playable threshold, making it the clear choice for both visual fidelity and smooth gameplay. In all three resolutions, the system has enough headroom to run Ultra without dropping below 60 FPS, so there is no need to compromise on settings. The data indicates that this combo is fully capable of running Lockdown Protocol at maximum settings across the board, with the only caveat being that 4K Ultra is the closest to the threshold and may experience occasional dips in more demanding scenes, though the average remains above 60 FPS.