Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7700 ranks 1709th out of 3714 tested combinations in Lockdown Protocol. This places the combo in the 46th percentile of all tested systems, meaning slightly more than half of all recorded configurations deliver higher frame rates in this title. The ranking is a composite assessment, reflecting that while the CPU is a strong performer in absolute terms—sitting in the 77th percentile against all CPUs—the GPU’s 58th percentile standing pulls the overall combination down. The data suggests this is a balanced pairing, but not one that will top leaderboards.

Breaking down the rank further, the measured FPS data reveals why the combo sits in the middle of the pack. At 1080p, the system easily clears the 60 FPS threshold at every preset, including Ultra at 93 FPS average. The situation becomes more demanding at 1440p, where Ultra still holds at 68 FPS, but at 4K, the Ultra preset falls to 44 FPS, and even High dips to 59 FPS. This scaling pattern indicates the GPU becomes the primary constraint as resolution climbs, while the CPU’s 3D V-Cache advantages matter less at higher pixel counts.

How This Combo Ranks

The 1709th rank out of 3714 combos places this system squarely in the middle of the database. In percentile terms, the combo outperforms roughly 46% of all recorded configurations for this game. The CPU contributes significantly to this standing—its 77th percentile ranking among all CPUs indicates strong multi-threaded and single-threaded capabilities, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22366 and single-core of 3157. The GPU, however, sits at the 58th percentile among all GPUs, with a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2865 and a Passmark G3D score of 20974.

The combination’s relative strength is best understood by looking at the bottleneck dynamics. At 1080p Low, the system produces 200 FPS, which is 115% higher than the 93 FPS at 1080p Ultra. This dramatic spread indicates that at lower resolutions, the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU far more frames than the GPU can render at higher settings. At 4K, the gap between Low (95 FPS) and Ultra (44 FPS) is 116%, suggesting the GPU is the limiting factor almost entirely at that resolution.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows a clear division of labor that shifts with resolution. At 1920x1080, the CPU’s 8-core, 16-thread configuration with 96 MB of L3 cache allows it to push frame rates that exceed the GPU’s rendering capacity at lower settings. For instance, 1080p Low hits 200 FPS, while 1080p Ultra drops to 93 FPS—a 107 FPS difference that is almost entirely attributable to GPU workload. The Ryzen 7 5700X3D’s boost clock of 4.10 GHz and its Passmark single-thread score of 2970 suggest it can handle the game’s physics and draw-call generation without becoming the bottleneck at these settings.

Moving to 2560x1440, the balance shifts. The gap between Low (147 FPS) and Ultra (68 FPS) is 79 FPS, still indicating GPU dominance, but the CPU’s headroom is less obvious. At 3840x2160, the GPU is unequivocally the limiting factor. The difference between Low (95 FPS) and Medium (67 FPS) is 28 FPS, and the jump to High (59 FPS) and Ultra (44 FPS) shows a steep degradation curve. The RX 7700’s 16 GB of GDDR6 memory and 624.1 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for the game’s textures, but the 2560 shading units and 40 RT cores struggle to maintain 60 FPS at 4K High.

Preset scaling reinforces this analysis. From Low to Ultra at 1080p, the FPS drops by 53.5%. At 1440p, the same comparison yields a 53.7% drop. At 4K, the drop from Low to Ultra is 53.7%. The consistency of this percentage across resolutions—despite the absolute FPS values varying wildly—indicates that the GPU’s rendering pipeline is the primary bottleneck at all resolutions, with the CPU only becoming relevant at very low settings where the GPU has spare capacity.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU’s nearest rivals in the benchmark database show that the Ryzen 7 5700X3D’s performance is nearly identical to several alternatives. The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D scores 24728 on average, just 0.1% higher than the 5700X3D’s 24709 average. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX trails by 0.5% with a score of 24822, while the Intel Core i5-12450HX is 0.5% ahead at 24576. Finally, the Intel Core i5-11600 is 0.6% ahead at 24563. In practical terms, swapping the 5700X3D for any of these would yield nearly identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, assuming the GPU remains constant.

For the GPU, the AMD Radeon RX 7700’s nearest rivals are similarly close. The AMD Radeon R9 370X is 0.1% behind at 15862, while the AMD Radeon RX 9060 is 1% ahead at 16014. The AMD Radeon Pro W5500 is 1.1% behind at 15679, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is 1.7% ahead at 16129. These deltas are all within the margin of measurement error, meaning that a system with any of these GPUs paired with the 5700X3D would produce essentially the same playable settings and FPS ranges as the tested combo.

Combining these rival lists, a user could reasonably expect that swapping the CPU to a Ryzen 5 7600X3D or swapping the GPU to an RTX 3060 Ti would change the measured FPS by less than 2% in either direction. This makes the entire cluster of hardware interchangeable for the purpose of Lockdown Protocol performance, with the caveat that the RX 7700’s 16 GB VRAM may offer more headroom for future texture-heavy updates than the RTX 3060 Ti’s smaller memory pool (though that spec is not in the data).

FAQ

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

A: At 3840x2160, the system achieves 59 FPS on High and 67 FPS on Medium. The verdict lists Low and Medium as playable settings, with Medium being the best playable preset at 67 FPS average. Ultra falls to 44 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold.

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

A: At 2560x1440, all four presets—High, Low, Medium, and Ultra—are playable. The best settings are Ultra, which maintains an average of 68 FPS, according to the verdictByResolution data.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival in multi-threaded performance?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700X3D scores 22366 in Cinebench R23 multi-core. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D, has an average benchmark score of 24728, which is only 0.1% higher, indicating near-identical performance.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU the bottleneck at 1080p Ultra?

A: At 1920x1080 Ultra, the system produces 93 FPS. The same CPU with a faster GPU would likely push higher, but based on the measured data, the RX 7700’s 2560 shading units are the limiting factor. The CPU’s 96 MB L3 cache and 16 threads are sufficient, as evidenced by the 200 FPS at Low settings.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded in the dataset?

A: The only min FPS values provided are for Medium settings: 57 FPS at 4K, 88 FPS at 1440p, and 121 FPS at 1080p. No min FPS is listed for High, Low, or Ultra presets at any resolution.

Q: Does the system support ray tracing in this game?

A: The RX 7700 has 40 RT cores and supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2). However, the measured FPS data does not include any ray tracing-specific tests, so the performance impact in Lockdown Protocol cannot be quantified from this dataset.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the system delivers 95 FPS on Low, 67 FPS on Medium (with min 57 and max 77), 59 FPS on High, and 44 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset is the only one with a recorded min/max range, indicating frame pacing is stable enough to stay within a 20 FPS window. The jump from Low to Medium is 28 FPS, while the drop from High to Ultra is 15 FPS. The High preset falls just one frame short of the 60 FPS threshold, making it technically unplayable by the defined standard.

At 2560x1440, the system produces 147 FPS on Low, 104 FPS on Medium (min 88, max 120), 91 FPS on High, and 68 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset’s 32 FPS spread between min and max is the largest of any preset at any resolution, suggesting some scene complexity variance. The scaling from Low to Ultra is a 79 FPS drop, or 53.7%, which mirrors the 1080p percentage drop almost exactly.

At 1920x1080, the system achieves 200 FPS on Low, 142 FPS on Medium (min 121, max 163), 124 FPS on High, and 93 FPS on Ultra. This is the only resolution where every preset exceeds 90 FPS, making it suitable for high-refresh-rate monitors. The Medium preset’s min of 121 FPS is higher than the Ultra preset’s average of 93 FPS, indicating that the GPU’s fill rate is the primary constraint at higher settings.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that remains at or above 60 FPS is Medium, with an average of 67 FPS. High falls to 59 FPS, just below the threshold, and Ultra is 44 FPS. The Low preset at 95 FPS is playable but offers no visual benefits beyond Medium.

At 2560x1440, the best playable preset is Ultra, which holds an average of 68 FPS. This is notable because it is the only resolution where the highest quality settings are playable while still clearing the 60 FPS mark. The margin is slim—8 FPS over the threshold—but the data confirms it is consistently achievable.

At 1920x1080, Ultra is also the best playable preset, with an average of 93 FPS. This leaves 33 FPS of headroom above the threshold, making it a comfortable choice. The High preset at 124 FPS and Medium at 142 FPS are also viable, but Ultra provides the maximum visual quality without sacrificing playability.

The Verdict

Yes, this PC can run Lockdown Protocol at playable frame rates across most resolutions and settings. The verdictByResolution data confirms that at 1920x1080, all four presets clear 60 FPS, with Ultra achieving 93 FPS. At 2560x1440, all four presets also clear 60 FPS, with Ultra at 68 FPS. The system’s 1440p performance is the sweet spot, offering full visual fidelity at a comfortable frame rate.

At 3840x2160, the story changes. Only Low (95 FPS) and Medium (67 FPS) are playable, with High at 59 FPS and Ultra at 44 FPS falling short. For 4K gaming, users must compromise on settings to maintain smooth gameplay. The Medium preset at 4K provides the best balance, delivering 67 FPS with min/max of 57/77, which is within an acceptable range for most players.

Overall, this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming at maximum settings. The RX 7700’s 16 GB VRAM and the 5700X3D’s strong single-thread performance ensure that the system won’t be CPU-bound at these resolutions, allowing the GPU to work at full capacity. For 4K, the system is functional but not ideal, requiring a drop to Medium settings to maintain the 60 FPS target. The data does not include any 100 FPS or 144 FPS thresholds, so the 1080p performance at 93 FPS Ultra suggests the system is also suitable for high-refresh-rate displays, provided the monitor supports Freesync to smooth out frame time variances.