Lockdown Protocol

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data for Lockdown Protocol with the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and AMD Radeon RX 570 shows a clear performance ceiling at higher resolutions, with playable frame rates only emerging at 1080p. At 4K (3840x2160), the combination struggles across all presets. The High preset averages 25.5 FPS, Medium drops slightly to 26.6 FPS, Low reaches 36.2 FPS, and Ultra falls to 19.5 FPS. None of these figures approach the 60 FPS playable threshold, and the gap between Low and Ultra is substantial, with Ultra delivering roughly half the frame rate of Low.

Moving to 1440p (2560x1440), the situation improves but remains below the playability line. The Low preset delivers 56.5 FPS average, which is the closest any setting comes to 60 FPS at this resolution. High averages 34.2 FPS, Medium sits at 39.1 FPS, and Ultra manages only 24.9 FPS. The scaling from 4K to 1440p shows an average improvement of roughly 40-50% depending on the preset, but even the best case at Low falls short of the target.

At 1080p (1920x1080), the data reveals a bifurcated experience. The Low preset achieves 79.4 FPS average, comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold. Medium and High deliver 52.8 FPS and 49.5 FPS respectively, both within striking distance but not quite playable by the database's standard. Ultra drops to 33.9 FPS, a significant penalty for the highest visual quality. The delta between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 45.5 FPS, indicating that the RX 570's 4 GB GDDR5 memory and GCN 4.0 architecture are heavily taxed by the Ultra preset's demands.

The measured data lacks minimum and maximum frame time values, so the analysis relies solely on averages. This means frame pacing consistency cannot be assessed from this dataset, but the average figures alone are sufficient to categorize the experience. Across all resolutions, the Low preset consistently outperforms Medium by 15-40%, which suggests that the game's medium settings introduce effects that disproportionately impact this older GPU.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals in the database provide context for the Ryzen 7 7700's role. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 scores 40,048 on average, a mere 0.1% behind the 7700's 40,081. The Intel Core 5 221E sits 0.2% ahead at 40,144, while the AMD Ryzen 9 270 is 0.4% ahead at 40,246. The Intel Core i9-13905H leads this group by 0.6% with 40,313. These deltas are negligible in real-world gaming, meaning any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates when paired with the same GPU. The 7700's 87th percentile ranking among all CPUs underscores that processor performance is not the limiting factor in this combination.

On the GPU side, the RX 570's nearest rivals are similarly clustered. The AMD Radeon RX 6800M scores 28,874, just 0.4% ahead of the RX 570's 28,766. The AMD Radeon R9 M295X trails by 0.7% at 28,580, while the AMD Radeon RX 470 is 0.8% ahead at 28,996. The NVIDIA Quadro RTX 8000 is 1.2% behind at 28,421. For Lockdown Protocol, swapping the RX 570 for any of these alternatives would yield nearly identical frame rates, within a couple of FPS at most settings. The RX 570's 74th percentile among all GPUs places it in the mid-range tier, and the benchmark deltas confirm that this is a tightly contested performance band.

For a user considering alternatives, the data suggests that upgrading the GPU to something like the RX 6800M would not meaningfully change the 1080p results, as the 0.4% delta translates to less than 1 FPS difference. The bottleneck is the GPU's absolute throughput, not its relative standing among peers. Conversely, pairing the RX 570 with a weaker CPU like the Ryzen 9 270 (0.4% lower CPU score) would likely show no measurable impact on Lockdown Protocol's frame rates, given the game's modest CPU demands at these resolutions.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a clear GPU-bound scenario across all tested resolutions. At 4K, the average frame rates are so low (19.5 to 36.2 FPS) that the RX 570 is clearly overwhelmed by the pixel count and shading load. The CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads from the Zen 4 architecture, running at a base clock of 3.80 GHz and boost of 5.30 GHz, are more than sufficient to feed the GPU at these settings. The 3DMark single-thread score of 1,049 and multi-thread score of 8,479 indicate strong per-core performance that would not bottleneck even at 1080p Low where frame rates approach 80 FPS.

The scaling between resolutions provides direct evidence of GPU limitation. From 1080p Low (79.4 FPS) to 1440p Low (56.5 FPS), the frame rate drops by 28.8%, which is a typical GPU-bound scaling curve. From 1440p Low to 4K Low (36.2 FPS), the drop is another 35.9%. If the CPU were the constraint, these resolution changes would produce much smaller frame rate differences, as CPU load does not scale linearly with resolution. The fact that Ultra settings at 1080p (33.9 FPS) perform worse than Low at 1440p (56.5 FPS) further confirms that GPU fill rate and memory bandwidth (224.0 GB/s from the 256-bit bus) are the primary determinants of performance.

The CPU's role becomes more evident when comparing presets at the same resolution. At 1080p, the spread from Low (79.4 FPS) to Ultra (33.9 FPS) is 45.5 FPS, driven entirely by GPU workload since the CPU must simply issue draw calls and manage game logic. The Ryzen 7 7700's passmark multithread score of 34,470 and single-thread score of 4,063 are far above what Lockdown Protocol would require, even in complex firefight scenarios. At 1440p and 4K, the CPU headroom grows further as the GPU takes even longer to render each frame, making any CPU-side stutter unlikely.

For users wondering which component to upgrade, the data points squarely at the GPU. The RX 570's 5.095 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 4 GB memory are the ceiling. The CPU is operating at perhaps 30-40% utilization in the most demanding moments, while the GPU is saturated. A stronger GPU would yield immediate improvements across all resolutions, while a stronger CPU would produce no measurable change.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database's comprehensive testing of 3,714 combinations for Lockdown Protocol, this pairing ranks 3,525th. That places it in the bottom 5% of all tested systems, a reflection of the RX 570's age and limited memory rather than any CPU deficiency. The Ryzen 7 7700 alone sits in the 87th percentile of all CPUs, but the GPU's 74th percentile ranking drags the combined score down dramatically.

The rank of 3,525 out of 3,714 means that 3,524 other combinations delivered higher average frame rates in this game. This is not surprising given that most modern systems pair contemporary CPUs with GPUs that have at least 8 GB of memory and more recent architectures. The RX 570's end-of-life production status and 2017 release date put it at a significant disadvantage in a 2024 game title, even one that appears to be relatively modest in its requirements.

The delta between this combo's rank and the top of the database is substantial, but the practical implications are what matter. For 1080p gaming, the combo is functional at Low settings, which is more than can be said for many older configurations. The fact that it achieves 79.4 FPS at 1080p Low places it in the playable tier for that specific configuration, even if the overall rank looks poor. The combination's performance is consistent with GPU-bound behavior, meaning the CPU is not contributing to the low rank; a better GPU would lift this system by hundreds of positions.

The Verdict

Can this PC run Lockdown Protocol? The answer depends entirely on the resolution and settings. According to the verdict data, the system achieves playable performance (at or above 60 FPS average) only at 1920x1080 with the Low preset, where it hits 79.4 FPS. At 2560x1440, no settings achieve 60 FPS; the best case is Low at 56.5 FPS, which falls short by 3.5 FPS. At 3840x2160, the situation is worse, with even Low averaging only 36.2 FPS, far below the threshold.

For a 1080p gamer who is willing to accept Low settings, this system works. The 79.4 FPS average provides smooth gameplay with headroom for frame time spikes, although the absence of min/max data means consistency cannot be verified. At Medium and High 1080p presets, the frame rates of 52.8 and 49.5 FPS are close enough that a user might tolerate them, but strict 60 FPS adherence is not met. Ultra at any resolution is not viable, with the best case being 33.9 FPS at 1080p.

For 1440p or 4K gaming, this combination is not recommended for Lockdown Protocol. The data shows no playable settings at those resolutions, meaning users would need to reduce resolution or accept sub-60 FPS gameplay. The Ryzen 7 7700's capabilities are wasted at these settings, as the GPU is the sole limiting factor. A user with a 1440p monitor would need to consider a GPU upgrade to achieve playability, while a 1080p user on Low settings can proceed without changes.

Best Settings per Resolution

The database identifies the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS average for each resolution. At 3840x2160, there are no qualifying settings; all presets fall below the threshold, with the highest being Low at 36.2 FPS. The verdict data marks this resolution as having no playable settings, so no recommendation is made.

At 2560x1440, the same situation applies. The Low preset reaches 56.5 FPS, which is 3.5 FPS short of the 60 FPS target. Medium, High, and Ultra are progressively worse at 39.1, 34.2, and 24.9 FPS respectively. Since none meet the threshold, the database records no best settings for this resolution.

At 1920x1080, the Low preset is the only setting that qualifies, achieving 79.4 FPS. This is the recommended configuration for users who prioritize smooth gameplay over visual fidelity. The Medium preset at 52.8 FPS and High at 49.5 FPS are not recommended by the strict 60 FPS standard, but they remain options for users who prefer better visuals and can tolerate a lower frame rate. The Ultra preset at 33.9 FPS is not viable for competitive play or smooth motion.

Users should note that the Low preset at 1080p provides 26.6 FPS more headroom over the 60 FPS threshold, which is a comfortable margin. This suggests that minor background tasks or scene complexity variations would not push the frame rate below playable levels. The 1080p Low configuration represents the only fully verified playable setup for this combination in the database.