Lockdown Protocol

Lockdown Protocol is a fast-paced FPS that rewards high frame rates, and the combination of an AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti delivers a strong performance profile across all common resolutions. The measured data indicates that this pairing is capable of clearing the 60 FPS threshold at every resolution tested, though the headroom above that threshold varies significantly depending on how demanding the visual preset is. This analysis breaks down the specific frame rates, the balance between CPU and GPU workload, and how this combo stacks up against other hardware.

Best Settings per Resolution

For players targeting a smooth 60 FPS experience, the data shows that this system has different ceilings at each resolution. At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that still maintains an average above 60 FPS is High, with a measured average of 67.9 FPS. Pushing to Ultra at this resolution drops the average to 49.4 FPS, which falls below the playable threshold, so High is the recommended ceiling for 4K gaming. The Low and Medium presets at 4K also clear the threshold comfortably, with averages of 106.8 FPS and 77.2 FPS respectively, but High offers the best balance of visual quality and frame rate.

At 2560x1440, the system has enough headroom to run the game at Ultra settings while staying well above 60 FPS. The measured average at Ultra is 77 FPS, which is a solid margin over the threshold. This makes Ultra the best choice for 1440p, as it delivers the highest visual fidelity without sacrificing smoothness. The other presets at this resolution—High at 101.1 FPS, Medium at 120.9 FPS, and Low at 165 FPS—all provide even higher frame rates, but they do so at lower visual quality, so Ultra is the optimal pick for most players.

At 1920x1080, the story is similar to 1440p, with the system capable of running the game at Ultra settings with a measured average of 106.4 FPS. This is far above the 60 FPS threshold, leaving ample room for dips in demanding scenes. Lower presets at 1080p push frame rates even higher, with High at 141.2 FPS, Medium at 160.3 FPS, and Low at 223.6 FPS. For competitive play, the Low preset at 1080p offers an extremely high frame rate that could be advantageous, but for general use, Ultra is the recommended setting.

CPU and GPU Roles

Understanding which component is the limiting factor in this game requires looking at how frame rates scale across resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, the differences between presets are stark: Low produces 223.6 FPS, while Ultra drops to 106.4 FPS. This wide spread indicates that the GPU is doing most of the heavy lifting, as lowering graphical settings directly translates into massive frame rate gains. The CPU, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, is likely not the bottleneck at this resolution, as the frame rates scale smoothly with GPU workload.

Moving to 2560x1440, the pattern continues, but the scaling is less dramatic. Low hits 165 FPS, while Ultra manages 77 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is still significant, but the absolute numbers are lower, suggesting that the GPU is being pushed harder as resolution increases. The CPU’s role remains secondary here, as the frame rate drop from 1080p to 1440p at the same preset is consistent with GPU-bound behavior.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the clear limiting factor. Ultra drops to 49.4 FPS, which is below the playable threshold, while High manages 67.9 FPS. The difference between Low (106.8 FPS) and Medium (77.2 FPS) is also notable, showing that at 4K, the RTX 3070 Ti’s 8 GB of GDDR6X memory and 608.3 GB/s bandwidth are being taxed heavily. The CPU’s performance, including its large 96 MB L3 cache, is unlikely to be the bottleneck at this resolution, as the frame rates are primarily dictated by the GPU’s fill rate and memory throughput.

In summary, this game is largely GPU-bound across all resolutions. The CPU’s 8 cores and 16 threads provide enough processing power to keep up with the GPU, but the scaling between resolutions and presets shows that graphical settings have a much larger impact on frame rates than CPU-bound factors. Players with high-refresh monitors at 1080p or 1440p will benefit most from GPU tweaks, while 4K users will need to accept lower presets to maintain smooth gameplay.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of how this system performs across all tested configurations. At 3840x2160, the average frame rates are as follows: Low settings produce 106.8 FPS, Medium settings produce 77.2 FPS, High settings produce 67.9 FPS, and Ultra settings produce 49.4 FPS. The progression shows a steady decline as visual quality increases, with a particularly steep drop from Medium to Ultra. The Ultra preset is the only configuration at this resolution that falls below the 60 FPS threshold, making it unsuitable for smooth gameplay.

At 2560x1440, the system performs significantly better. Low settings deliver 165 FPS, Medium settings deliver 120.9 FPS, High settings deliver 101.1 FPS, and Ultra settings deliver 77 FPS. All presets clear the 60 FPS threshold, and even Ultra maintains a comfortable margin. The scaling from Low to Ultra is more gradual than at 4K, indicating that the GPU is not as severely stressed at this resolution. The jump from High to Ultra is about 24 FPS, which is a noticeable drop but still leaves the game playable.

At 1920x1080, the frame rates are the highest of any resolution. Low settings produce 223.6 FPS, Medium settings produce 160.3 FPS, High settings produce 141.2 FPS, and Ultra settings produce 106.4 FPS. The Low preset nearly doubles the frame rate of Ultra, highlighting the significant impact of graphical settings on performance. Even at Ultra, the system provides over 100 FPS, which is excellent for a fast-paced FPS. The data shows no min or max FPS values, only averages, but the averages alone indicate that this system can handle 1080p gaming with ease.

Similar Performance Alternatives

When looking at hardware that would perform similarly to this combo, the nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU provide useful context. For the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D, the closest alternatives are the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D, which has an average benchmark score of 24728 and is 0.1% slower, and the AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX, with a score of 24822 and 0.5% slower. On the Intel side, the Intel Core i5-12450HX scores 24576 and is 0.5% faster, while the Intel Core i5-11600 scores 24563 and is 0.6% faster. These deltas are all within a single percentage point, meaning that any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, assuming the GPU remains the same.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti, the nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Mobile, which scores 29928 and is 0.1% faster, and the AMD Radeon RX 6800, which scores 30095 and is 0.5% faster. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti scores 29783 and is 0.5% slower, while the AMD Radeon RX 6700 scores 30433 and is 1.6% faster. These small percentage differences suggest that swapping the GPU for any of these alternatives would result in very similar performance in this game. The RTX 2080 Ti, being a previous-generation flagship, would likely match the RTX 3070 Ti closely in most titles, and the RX 6800’s slightly higher score indicates it might offer a marginal frame rate advantage.

In practical terms, this means that a system built with any of these CPUs or GPUs would perform nearly identically to the tested combo. The differences are small enough that they would not be noticeable in real-world gameplay, especially given that the measured FPS values are averages and not indicative of frame time consistency. Players looking to build a similar system could choose any of these alternatives without significantly changing their experience.

The Verdict

The core question is whether this PC can run Lockdown Protocol, and the data clearly says yes. At 3840x2160, the playable settings include Low, Medium, and High, with the best being High at an average of 67.9 FPS. Ultra is not playable at this resolution, as it drops to 49.4 FPS, below the 60 FPS threshold. For 4K users, this means sticking to High or lower to ensure smooth gameplay.

At 2560x1440, the system can run the game at Ultra settings with an average of 77 FPS, which clears the threshold with a comfortable margin. All presets at this resolution are playable, including Low at 165 FPS, Medium at 120.9 FPS, and High at 101.1 FPS. This makes 1440p the sweet spot for this combo, offering high visual quality without sacrificing performance.

At 1920x1080, the system excels, running Ultra at 106.4 FPS and all lower presets at even higher frame rates. The lowest preset, Low, produces 223.6 FPS, which is more than enough for any high-refresh monitor. Every preset at 1080p is playable, and the system provides an excellent experience across the board. The verdict is that this combo can run Lockdown Protocol at all three tested resolutions, with only the Ultra preset at 4K failing to meet the 60 FPS threshold.

How This Combo Ranks

In the broader context of all tested hardware combinations, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti holds a solid position. The combo rank in game is 1309 out of 3714 tested combinations, which places it in the top 35% of all systems. This is a respectable ranking, indicating that the hardware is well above average for running Lockdown Protocol. The percentile data for the individual components supports this: the CPU is in the 77th percentile of all CPUs, and the GPU is in the 75th percentile of all GPUs.

The rank of 1309 out of 3714 means that roughly 2400 other combinations perform better, but it also means that this system outperforms the majority of tested setups. For a mid-range-to-high-end desktop configuration, this is a strong result. The Ryzen 7 5700X3D’s large cache and 8-core design pair well with the RTX 3070 Ti’s 21.75 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, creating a balanced system that handles Lockdown Protocol effectively. While there are faster combinations available, this one offers a level of performance that will satisfy most players, particularly at 1080p and 1440p resolutions. The data confirms that this is a capable gaming PC for this title, with enough headroom to handle demanding settings at common resolutions.