Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT combination ranks 2570th out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the 31st percentile of all system pairings in the database. This mid-pack positioning suggests a balanced pairing that handles the game competently but does not approach the top tiers of performance. The combo sits notably below the 87th percentile of the CPU's individual standing and the 70th percentile of the GPU's individual ranking, indicating that the combined system does not scale to the sum of its parts in this specific title.

The rank reflects a system that is firmly playable at mainstream resolutions but begins to strain at higher pixel counts. The data shows a clear performance ceiling at 4K Ultra, where the combo drops to 33.3 FPS, while at 1080p Ultra it maintains a comfortable 75.8 FPS. This spread of results, from a very smooth 1080p experience to a stutter-prone 4K presentation, defines the system's practical operating envelope. The 31st percentile rank among all combos aligns with a configuration that is more than adequate for standard gaming sessions but is not optimized for extreme settings or high-resolution enthusiast displays.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365, which scores 0.1% higher, and the Intel Core 5 221E, which scores 0.2% lower. The AMD Ryzen 9 270 trails by 0.4%, while the Intel Core i9-13905H lags by 0.6%. These four processors all deliver nearly identical average benchmark scores, within a narrow 1.0% band, meaning any of them would produce essentially indistinguishable frame rates in Lockdown Protocol when paired with the same GPU. The Ryzen 7 7700's 8-core, 16-thread configuration with a 65 W TDP demonstrates that a mid-range desktop chip can match the performance of mobile and embedded parts with different power envelopes.

On the GPU side, the RX 6600 XT's nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 at 0.7% higher, the Intel Arc A350M at 0.8% lower, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Ti at 0.8% higher, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER at 1.1% higher. The tight clustering of these scores, all within a 1.9% range, suggests that in this game, the RX 6600 XT behaves similarly to a decade-old flagship (GTX 780 Ti) and a modern entry-level part (GTX 1630). The RTX 2080 SUPER's inclusion at just 1.1% higher is notable, as it implies that this older high-end card does not offer a meaningful advantage over the RX 6600 XT in the database's aggregate GPU benchmarks.

For Lockdown Protocol specifically, swapping the CPU for any of its four nearest rivals would yield frame rate differences below 1%, which is within measurement noise. Swapping the GPU for any of its nearest rivals would produce similar aggregate performance, though the actual in-game behavior could vary due to driver optimizations and architectural differences. The data indicates that this combo occupies a dense performance cluster where many hardware combinations would deliver nearly identical experiences.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS data reveals how the workload shifts between the CPU and GPU as resolution changes. At 1080p, the system delivers 159.5 FPS on Low settings, 114.7 FPS on Medium, 98.8 FPS on High, and 75.8 FPS on Ultra. The gap between Low and Ultra is 83.7 FPS, a 52.5% drop, which indicates that the GPU is the primary constraint even at this resolution. The CPU's 8-core, 16-thread design with a 5.30 GHz boost clock provides ample headroom, as evidenced by the high frame rates at Low settings where the GPU is less burdened.

Moving to 1440p, the frame rates decline to 115.9 FPS at Low, 84.1 FPS at Medium, 72.9 FPS at High, and 53.8 FPS at Ultra. The drop from 1080p Low to 1440p Low is 43.6 FPS, a 27.3% reduction, which is directly attributable to the increased pixel count stressing the GPU's 8 GB GDDR6 memory and 256.0 GB/s bandwidth. At 4K, the scaling becomes more severe: 74.9 FPS at Low, 55.4 FPS at Medium, 46.8 FPS at High, and 33.3 FPS at Ultra. The 4K Low to 1080p Low gap is 84.6 FPS, a 53% reduction, confirming that the GPU is overwhelmingly the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

The CPU's role is most visible at 1080p Low, where the 159.5 FPS result approaches the practical limit for many game engines. The Ryzen 7 7700's single-thread performance, as indicated by its 1049 score in 3dmark_single_thread and 1930 in cinebench_r23_singlecore, is sufficient to feed the GPU at these frame rates. The recorded data shows that resolution scaling has a larger impact than settings scaling, with the 4K Ultra result being 79.1% lower than 1080p Low. This pattern confirms that Lockdown Protocol is GPU-bound across all tested configurations, with the CPU providing a stable foundation that does not bottleneck the GPU until frame rates exceed 150 FPS.

The Verdict

The verdict data shows that this combo can run Lockdown Protocol at or above 60 FPS in most configurations, with clear limitations at 4K. At 3840x2160, only Low settings achieve playable performance, delivering 74.9 FPS. Medium drops below the 60 FPS threshold at 55.4 FPS, High falls to 46.8 FPS, and Ultra is unplayable at 33.3 FPS. For 4K users, the system requires significant settings compromises, restricting the experience to the lowest preset for smooth gameplay.

At 2560x1440, the system is playable on three out of four presets: Low at 115.9 FPS, Medium at 84.1 FPS, and High at 72.9 FPS. Only Ultra falls below the threshold at 53.8 FPS. This resolution offers a good balance, allowing High settings with a comfortable margin above 60 FPS. At 1920x1080, the system is playable on all four presets, with Low at 159.5 FPS, Medium at 114.7 FPS, High at 98.8 FPS, and Ultra at 75.8 FPS. The 1080p Ultra result provides a 15.8 FPS cushion above the playability threshold, making it the only resolution where maximum settings are viable.

The overall verdict is positive for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with the system capable of delivering smooth experiences at high settings. The 4K situation is more restricted, requiring Low settings to maintain playability. The data indicates that this combo is a solid 1080p and 1440p machine, with 4K available only for users willing to sacrifice visual quality.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the recorded average frame rates are 74.9 FPS on Low, 55.4 FPS on Medium, 46.8 FPS on High, and 33.3 FPS on Ultra. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a consistent decline, with each settings tier reducing performance by roughly 18 to 20 FPS. The 4K results are characterized by a wide spread, from a playable Low setting to an unplayable Ultra setting, with a 41.6 FPS difference between the extremes.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates are 115.9 FPS on Low, 84.1 FPS on Medium, 72.9 FPS on High, and 53.8 FPS on Ultra. The gap between Low and Ultra is 62.1 FPS, with the largest single drop occurring between Medium and High at 11.2 FPS and between High and Ultra at 19.1 FPS. The 1440p results show that the system maintains playability through High settings, with Ultra being the only preset that falls below 60 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the frame rates are 159.5 FPS on Low, 114.7 FPS on Medium, 98.8 FPS on High, and 75.8 FPS on Ultra. The 1080p results show a more gradual decline, with the largest drop between Low and Medium at 44.8 FPS, followed by 15.9 FPS between Medium and High, and 23.0 FPS between High and Ultra. The 1080p Ultra result of 75.8 FPS is the highest playable preset across all resolutions, indicating that the system's performance sweet spot is at this resolution with maximum settings.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Low, which delivers 74.9 FPS. This is the only playable option at 4K, as Medium at 55.4 FPS and High at 46.8 FPS both fall below the threshold. The 14.9 FPS margin above 60 FPS at Low provides some headroom for scene complexity variations, but there is no room for higher settings.

At 2560x1440, the best playable preset is High, which delivers 72.9 FPS. This provides a 12.9 FPS margin above the 60 FPS threshold. Medium at 84.1 FPS and Low at 115.9 FPS are also playable, but High represents the optimal balance of visual quality and performance. Ultra at 53.8 FPS is not playable, falling 6.2 FPS short of the threshold.

At 1920x1080, the best playable preset is Ultra, which delivers 75.8 FPS. This is the only resolution where the maximum settings preset is playable, with a 15.8 FPS margin above 60 FPS. High at 98.8 FPS, Medium at 114.7 FPS, and Low at 159.5 FPS are all playable, but Ultra provides the full visual experience without sacrificing smoothness. The 1080p Ultra result demonstrates that this combo can deliver the complete Lockdown Protocol experience at the most common gaming resolution.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Lockdown Protocol at 4K?

A: Yes, but only on Low settings. The measured average frame rate at 3840x2160 with Low settings is 74.9 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold. Medium at 55.4 FPS, High at 46.8 FPS, and Ultra at 33.3 FPS are all below the playable threshold.

Q: What is the highest playable setting at 1440p?

A: High settings at 2560x1440 deliver 72.9 FPS, making it the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS. Ultra at 53.8 FPS falls below the threshold, while Medium at 84.1 FPS and Low at 115.9 FPS are also playable.

Q: Is Ultra settings playable at 1080p?

A: Yes, Ultra at 1920x1080 delivers 75.8 FPS, which is 15.8 FPS above the 60 FPS playable threshold. This is the only resolution where the maximum preset achieves playable performance.

Q: How much performance drops when moving from 1080p to 1440p?

A: At Low settings, the frame rate drops from 159.5 FPS at 1080p to 115.9 FPS at 1440p, a 27.3% reduction. At High settings, the drop is from 98.8 FPS to 72.9 FPS, a 26.2% reduction. At Ultra settings, the drop is from 75.8 FPS to 53.8 FPS, a 29.0% reduction.

Q: Which component is the bottleneck in this system for Lockdown Protocol?

A: The GPU is the primary constraint. The frame rate declines by 52.5% from 1080p Low to 1080p Ultra, and by 79.1% from 1080p Low to 4K Ultra, indicating that the GPU's 8 GB memory and 256.0 GB/s bandwidth are the limiting factors at higher resolutions and settings.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested systems?

A: The combination ranks 2570th out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the 31st percentile of all system pairings. This is below the CPU's individual 87th percentile and the GPU's individual 70th percentile, indicating that the combined system performs below the sum of its parts in this game.